Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending News
Creative Entrepreneur is a business and media podcast hosted by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky. It explores entrepreneurship, creativity, branding, marketing, AI tools, podcasting, publishing, and public speaking. Episodes connect business strategy with pop culture, entertainment headlines, and current media trends to show how cultural moments affect brands and revenue. The show features expert interviews and practical frameworks for growing a business, building authority, and expanding influence in the creator economy.
Episodes
Find Your Intersection: How Madonna, MrBeast and McDonald’s Got Rich Where Two Worlds Collide with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
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Find Your Intersection: How Madonna, MrBeast & McDonald’s Got Rich Where Two Worlds Collide
Talent is the entry fee. The intersection is the jackpot.
The world has never rewarded the most talented person in the room. Madonna wasn’t the stronge
People Are Not Brands: Why Purpose Beats Personal Branding with Dan Scott on Legacy, IP and Financial Freedom for Creatives
Is your "personal brand" holding you back? On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, co-host Dominick Domasky, CEO of Media Champs Publishing and COO of Cre8tive Con, holds down the mic while Julie Lokun, JD, co-founder of Cre8tive Con, is out on assignment. His guest is Dan Scott, a musician since age seven, an attorney, and co-founder of Spotlight, an advisory firm that helps creativ
Stop Chasing Leads, Start Building Lighthouses: Heart-Centered Networking with Mike Ashabraner
What if the best marketing strategy you'll ever use is simply being yourself?
On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun, JD and Dominick Domasky sit down with Mike Ashabraner, known as The Redneck Connecktor, the Louisville, Kentucky entrepreneur behind the Hounds of Business community. Mike is funny, blunt, and unapologetically real, and he's built something most ent
Podcasting Isn't Dead: PodFest CEO Nick Pavlidis on Turning a Podcast Into a Business Asset in 2026
Is podcasting dying? New show launches have cratered since the 2020 boom, but 58% of Americans now listen monthly, and podcast ad revenue hit $2.9 billion, up 18%. Fewer shows, more listening, more money. This isn't a graveyard. It's a wide-open runway.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun, JD, and Dominick Domasky sit down with Nick Pavlidis, CEO of PodFest Expo, form
The Exit Plan: How To Sell Your Business Before You Start Your Business with Dominick Domasky and Julie Lokun
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This is an encore of one of the most talked-about conversations in the feed — a return visit with Jason Duncan, the man who went from an unemployed schoolteacher to building a multimillion-dollar company, then rebuilt his entire philosophy around what he calls "exit without exiting." Julie and Dominick sit down with the Cre8t
Can You Actually Make Money on YouTube? Aleric Heck Reveals How to Turn Viewers Into Paying Clients
Most business owners think YouTube is just for influencers and vloggers. Aleric Heck, founder of AdOutreach, has spent the last 10 years proving otherwise — helping companies turn video content into a real, scalable revenue engine. In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Aleric to unpack:
How a high school YouTube channel turned into
You Wrote It. We're Reading It. : A Love Letter From Julie And Dom ( Your Favorite Entrepreneurs)
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Is the AI Bubble Bursting? Current Business News with Char Murphy on Why Authentic Storytelling Beats AI
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This episode opens with a data-driven look at the AI infrastructure boom — a $500 billion NVIDIA-backed bet involving Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, and Goldman Sachs — and the growing local pushback against AI data centers across the U.S. From the
What We Love About America | Labor Day Bonus Episode
At The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, we love spotlighting members of our community, the businesses they’re building, the shows they’re creating and all the cool things they’re doing along the way.
For this special Labor Day bonus episode, we’re featuring Not the Smartest Guys in the Room, hosted by someone you might recognize, Dominick Domasky, and his good friend Tom Langan.
This episode is all
They Didn't Get Picked, They Picked Themselves: What Curry Barker, Kane Parsons and MrBeast Prove About the Creator Economy vs. Hollywood
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This week on The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky unpack one of the biggest shifts in media history: the mainstream isn't discovering creators anymore — creators built the mainstream themselves. The conversation centers on Curry Barker's breakout horror film "Obsession," made for under $1 million and
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And what changes when someone recognizes what is already within us before we are ready to claim it for ourselves?
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Kwame Christian on Compassionate Curiosity: The Negotiation Framework That Ends People-Pleasing for Good
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He was a people-pleaser who said "sounds good" while dying inside. Then a negotiation class he only picked because it "fit his schedule" rewired his entire nervous system — and turned Kwame Christian, Esq. into one of the most in-demand negotiators on the planet.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepren
Own Your Ecosystem: Inside Cre8tive Con OTR Boston : AI, Automation & Trust with Kerry Brett, John Lee, Neil Rogers and Nick Hutchison
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast hit the road for Cre8tive Con OTR (On The Road) Boston, hosted at One Financial Center. Co-hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down post-event to unpack the blind spots most business owners never see — and the strategists who exposed them live.
Inside this episode:
Kerry Brett (Rolling Stone, Boston Globe photographer) on optics and how you're perceived
Dr. Robert Epstein on Google, Grief, and the Warning He Can't Forget
Dr. Robert Epstein says he was warned he could die for exposing the Search Engine Manipulation Effect. Months later, his wife was killed in a crash police still can't fully explain.
IN THIS EPISODE WITH DR. ROBERT EPSTEIN:In Part 2 with Dr. Robert Epstein, Julie Lokun is joined by special co-host Jen Fontanilla, filling in for Dom Domasky, for a conversation that goes somewhere darker than Part 1:
Bar Tips: The Bartender-Turned-Author Who Cracked the Code on Sales Without Selling with Neil Rogers
Bar Tips: The Bartender-Turned-Author Who Cracked the Code on Sales Without Selling
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast | Julie Lokun & Dominick Domasky ft. Neil Rogers
Forget the funnels. Forget the scripts. The best sales training on earth might be happening behind a bar top on a Friday night — and Neil Rogers is here to prove it.
Neil is the author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in
Search Engine Manipulation: Dr. Robert Epstein on Who Really Controls Your Mind
The Search Engine Manipulation Effect is real, it's measurable, and it's deciding things for you right now — including how people find your business.
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Dr. Robert Epstein — Harvard-trained psychologist, last PhD student under B.F. Skinner, and former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today — joins Julie Lokun and Jen Fontanilla to break down the Search
How to Monetize a Podcast: Midwest Murder's Jonah Lantto on Live Shows, Sponsors & Owning Your Niche
From Basement to Business: How Jonah Lantto Turned True Crime Into a Podcasting Empire
What if your next business breakthrough isn't a marketing funnel — it's a microphone?
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Jonah Lantto, co-host of Midwest Murder, one of the fastest-growing true crime podcasts in the country. Jonah shares the
Justin Gold of Justin's Peanut Butter: From Waiting Tables to a $281 Million Empire
Justin's Peanut Butter founder Justin Gold joins The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast to reveal how a food processor, a Boulder, Colorado kitchen, and a $281 million exit to a Fortune 500 company all started with one mountain bike ride. Hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky dig into risk-taking, raising investor capital, letting go as a founder, and why "no" just means "not now."
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What Gary Vee Told Me When I Lost My Notes: Raw Lessons from VeeCon on Entrepreneurship, Hustle, and Showing Up with Gary Vaynerchuk
What Happens When You Go Toe-to-Toe with Gary Vee and Forget Your Notes?
You go full send. And that's exactly what Creative Entrepreneur Podcast host Julie Lokun, JD did at VeeCon Indianapolis — one of the most electric entrepreneurial events on the planet — when she sat down with Gary Vaynerchuk for a conversation that no script could have produced.
No color-coded notes. No safety net. Just two e
How The Brits and Americans are Celebrating 250 Years of Business
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LEARN ABOUT BOBBY LANE OF FACTOTUM
Are you running a business but struggling to keep up with the "back-office" chaos? You aren't alone. Many entrepreneurs excel at their craft but get bogged down by the very systems meant to support them. In this episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, h
Pitch Like a Pro: Forbes Riley on Sales, Networking, and Business Growth
In this powerful episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Dominick Domasky sits down with legendary entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and sales powerhouse Forbes Riley for a conversation every entrepreneur, author, speaker, and business owner needs to hear.
With more than $2.5 billion in product sales, over 197 infomercials, multiple bestselling books, and decades of experience in media and busi
How Social Media is Killing Your Business Plan with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
What if Instagram disappeared tomorrow? What if Facebook changed the algorithm — again — and your reach dropped to zero overnight? For millions of entrepreneurs, that's not a hypothetical. It's already happening.
In this high-energy, no-fluff episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky deliver a wake-up call every entrepreneur needs to hear: social media is
From a Cult to An Author: How Entrepreneurs Use Storytelling to Get on Stages and Get Paid
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What if the story you've been hiding is actually the thing that builds your authority, fills your calendar, and grows your business?
On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun, JD (founder of Cre8tive Con) and Dominick Domasky (CEO of Media Champs Publishing, COO of Cre8tive Con) sit down with Porsche Mysticq
Your Trauma Is Your Trademark: How Wendy Babcock Turned Pain Into a Profitable Speaking Business
What if the thing you've spent your life hiding is actually the thing that builds your empire?
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dom Domasky sit down with Wendy Babcock — TEDx speaker, songwriter, visibility strategist, and founder/CEO of When Stories, a storytelling and visibility platform helping women turn their defining moments into talks, books, podca
20 Proven Ways to Get Your Message Out to the World : Marketing Tips for Entrepreneurs & Authors
Are you struggling to get your book, product, or business in front of the right people? In this power-packed solo episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host and publisher Dominick Domasky steps in while Julie is out on assignment to deliver one of the most actionable marketing episodes yet.
Whether you're an author, small business owner, entrepreneur, or content creator, Dominick breaks do
Leadership Lessons from a Navy Rear Admiral: How Military Discipline and White House Experience Help Entrepreneurs Build Elite Teams
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What does it take to lead 16,000 people — and what can that teach entrepreneurs?
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, hosts Dom Domasky and Julie Lokun sit down with Admiral Garry Hall — a decorated Rear Admiral who commanded 27 ships, advised the President of the United States, and spent decades at the hi
Advising Oprah, Tyson, and the Obamas: Here's How Richard Dolan Earns Trust at the Highest Level
What does it really take to earn a seat in the rooms most people never enter? Richard Dolan — strategist, confidant, and trusted advisor known as the Legacy Man — has spent decades building genuine relationships with the world's most powerful and influential people, including the Obamas, Oprah, Justin Trudeau, Mike Tyson, Bono, Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and Drake. In this episode of the Creative
40 Years of Brand Secrets: The Message Master Glenn Rudin Reveals Why Your Message Is Killing Your Business
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Create Content that Converts With Julie Lokun
What separates content that gets scrolled past from content that drives real business results? In this episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host sits down with Julie Lokun — author, attorney turned entrepreneur, and creator of The Mediacasters — to unpack the art and science of conversion-focused content.
Julie has helped thousands of entrepreneurs find their voice and monetize their mess
Why Publishing Your Book Is Just the Beginning — with BookThinkers CEO Nick Hutchison
Everyone thinks the book will change everything. BookThinkers CEO Nick Hutchison says the real game starts after you hit publish — and most entrepreneurs are playing it completely wrong. In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Nick to expose the #1 author marketing mistake, the AI disclosure crisis rocking the publishing world, why physi
The $10 Millionaire: How "Venture Staking" is Disrupting Silicon Valley with Gerry Hays CEO of Doriot
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What if you could turn a $10 "ante" into a seat at the table for the next Amazon or Google? In this episode, Gerry Hays, CEO of Doriot, joins hosts Dominick Domasky and Julie Lokun to unveil a revolutionary new model called Venture Staking, which bridges the gap between community-driven philanthropy and high-stakes venture capital.
Gerry sh
Is College Worth It for Entrepreneurs in 2026? The Truth About Debt, Startups and Success
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Is College Worth It for Entrepreneurs? Debt, Startups, AI & The Future of Success
Should entrepreneurs go to college — or skip the degree and start building their dream business now?
In this compelling episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun, JD and Dominick Domask
What Dr. Benjamin Hardy Taught Us About Why Businesses Fail with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
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Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail to Scale
The Benjamin Hardy Effect: Are You 2x-ing or Just Staying Busy?
In our latest episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun and Dom Domasky break down the psychological barriers to success. Using the framework established by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, we explore why the "safety net"
How to Exit Your Business Without Selling It: The Real Jason Duncan on Beating Founder Burnout
Stop Being the Employee of Your Own Business:
Exit Without Exiting with The Real Jason Duncan
Are you building a business of freedom or a personal prison? In this high-impact episode, "The Real" Jason Duncan reveals how to dismantle the "Hero Syndrome" and transition from a burnt-out founder to a visionary leader who lives a lifestyle of "exit without exiting."
The Path to Entrepreneurial Freedom
Survivor 49 Winner Savannah Louie: My Strategy for Winning $1M and Building a Business
What does it take to outwit, outplay, and outlast—not just on a remote island, but in life and business?
In this electrifying episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Survivor Season 49 winner Savannah Louie for a raw, strategic, and deeply human conversation about resilience, identity, and the psychology of winning.
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How to Use Every Type of Publishing to Build Authority, Visibility, and Revenue with Dominick Domasky
If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or business owner looking to build authority, grow your brand, and increase visibility, this episode is a comprehensive guide to modern publishing.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host Dominick Domasky, founder of Motivation Champs, explores the different types of publishing available today—and how to strategically use them to scale your
How to Rewrite Your Money Story and Charge Premium Prices with Jen Fontanilla
Stop Playing Small: Rewriting Your Money Story in the AI Era with Jen Fontanilla
Are you tired of the "starving artist" narrative? Somewhere along the way, entrepreneurs were sold the lie that if you follow your passion, you must struggle—and that money is optional. Today, we are ripping that narrative to shreds.
Joining hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky is Jen Fontanilla, a certified money c
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On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host Julie Lokun, JD shares a featured episode from her hit show, Get Obsessed Podcast, co-hosted with Mika Altidor. This conversation delivers bold, unfiltered insights on relationships, identity, and transformation—core elemen
How to Scale A Business After Failure And Be A Multi-Million Dollar Success with Shawn Finnegan
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How to Publish a Book in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs & Authors with Alexa Bigwarfe
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How do you write and publish a successful book in 2026—and turn it into a powerful business asset?
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The Master of Modern Operations: James Orsini on Scaling VaynerX, Factotum, & Vyve
In this high-octane episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, we are pulling back the curtain on high-level business architecture. Hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky are joined by James Orsini, the former President of Startup Operations at VaynerX and a key architect behind Gary Vaynerchuk’s $350M empire.
James has moved into a bold new chapter with Factotum and Vyve, and he’s here to shar
Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs: How to Keep More of Your Profit with Gary Heldt, CPA
Taxes Aren't Scary—They’re Strategic with Gary Heldt, CPA
"You thought taxes couldn't be sexy or fun? Think again."
In this high-impact episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Dominick Domasky and Julie Lokun sit down with Gary Heldt, CPA, founder of Small Business Advisors and host of the Grow Your Business, Grow Your Wealth podcast.
If you are an entrepreneur who views tax season wit
How to Write a Bestselling Book to Grow Your Business in 2026 with Chandler Bolt
The $7 Million Business Card with Chandler Bolt
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Are you an entrepreneur who has said, "I should really write a book someday"? Today’s guest explains why "someday" needs to be now.
Chandler Bolt, founder and CEO of Self-Publishing.com, joins the show to demystify the publishing process. A C-level English student and college dropout with ADHD, C
How to Build a High-Growth Community as a Business: Cre8tive Con 2026 Recap with Jim Kwik & David Meltzer
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Stop Juggling, Start Growing: The Keap "Automation Advantage"
Let’s be real: as a creative entrepreneur, you didn’t start your business to spend six hours a day stuck in your inbox or chasing down leads that went cold three days ago. As Julie and Dom discussed, the "Fortune is in the Follow-up
Do You Know Your Audience? The NFL and Olympics Sure Do (Not the Smartest Guys in the Room - Episode Swap)
Do You Know Your Audience? The NFL and Olympics Sure Do (Not the Smartest Guys in the Room - Episode Swap)
In this conversation, the hosts Tom and Dom discuss various topics including the Olympics, audience engagement, and the NFL's strategies for connecting with viewers. They emphasize the importance of knowing one's audience, gathering feedback, and adapting content to meet audience needs. The d
What is Personal Branding with Justin Guarini of American Idol and Kim Walsh Phillips
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In this high-octane episode, "The Branding Bra
Jim Kwik on Raising Limitless Kids and Mastering the 3 M’s of Accelerated Learning
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In the conclusion of this deep-dive, Jim Kwik and Julie Lokun tackle the "Elephant in the Room": a traditional education system designed for a world that no longer exists. Jim shares personal stories from his childhood "broken brain" and how those struggles shaped his mission to help entrepreneurs—and their children—become irreplaceably human.
Whether you are a parent wond
Jim Kwik’s Limitless Mindset: How to Outsmart AI and 10x Your Cognitive Focus with Julie Lokun
n this high-energy episode of Get Obsessed, host Julie Lokun sits down with the world’s leading brain coach, Jim Kwik. From being labeled "the boy with the broken brain" to coaching CEOs at Google, SpaceX, and Nike, Jim shares his blueprint for upgrading your mental operating system.
The conversation dives deep into why cognitive flexibility is the #1 skill for the 2026 economy and how to stay rel
Strategic Partnerships for Entrepreneurs: How to Choose the Right Business Collaborations (and Avoid Costly Mistakes) With Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
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The Power & Pitfalls of Creative Collaborations: When to Say Yes and When to Walk Away
Host: Julie Lokun & Dominick Domasky
Topic: Business Collaborations, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurial Growth
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How to Scale Your Business in 2026: 5 Lessons from an Innovation Co-Pilot Chris Cushing
Are you drowning in daily tasks and losing sight of your creative vision? In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, we sit down with Chris Cushing, an Air Force veteran and the founder of VA Victory. Known as the "innovation co-pilot" to high-level executives, Chris shares how she helps entrepreneurs see around corners and regain control of their time.
From her roots in basic training to manag
AI in the Workplace: Why Original Intelligence (OIQ) is the New Competitive Advantage with Jonathan Aberman
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1. The Rise of "Work Slop"
Jonathan Aberman introduces a term every entrepreneur needs to know: Work Slop. This is the generic, uninspired, and often incorrect content generated when humans "phone it in" with AI.
The Red Flag: If you’re seeing six-paragraph LinkedIn posts filled with em dashes and the word "delve,
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Featured Spotlight: The CJ Moneyway Show
In this episode, we are stepping outside our usual studio walls to highlight a fellow creator who is making massive waves in the entrepreneurial space: Corwin “CJ” Johnson, host of The CJ Moneyway Show.
If you’re a fan of The Creative Entrepreneur, you know we live for the intersection of passion and profit. CJ
NFL Business Lessons: Marques Ogden on the Audit of a $20M Failure
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NFL Business Lessons:
Marques Ogden on the Audit of a $20M Failure
The high-performance habits that get you to the NFL are the same ones that can lead to a business collapse if your ego takes the wheel.
In this episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominic Domasky sit down with former NFL offensive lineman Marques Ogd
True Crime, Public Branding, and Media Secrets With Karen Conti
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How do you go from defending the world’s most infamous serial killer to hosting a radio show for 30 years? In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, we sit down with Karen Conti—veteran criminal defense attorney, WGN Radio host, and author of the gripping new book, "Killing Time."
Karen shares the high-sta
How MrBeast, Gary Vee, and Alex Cooper from Call Her Daddy Built Massive Creator Empires: Consistency, Hooks, and the Early Adopter Edge
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One dropped out of college; one walked away from a media giant. Together, they have built creator empires worth over $200 million.
In this high-impact episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky break down the psychological "hooks" and relentless consistency behind the world’
How to Start a Creative Side Hustle and Become a Successful Entrepreneur in 2026
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Are you ready to join the 40% of Americans turning their passion into a paycheck?
Welcome to the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. If you’ve ever wondered how to transition from a dreamer to a Creative CEO, this episode is your blueprint. Your hosts, Julie Lokun and Lauren Erickson (the "Homegirls" of business growth), break down the exact framework
Why Your Work-Life Balance is Failing (And How the 5 Ls Fix It) with Mike Mannix
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Is burnout holding you back from your creative potential? As we kick off 2026, the pressure to "do it all" is at an all-time high. In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Michael Mannix, co-founder of Unparalleled Performance and author of the number one
How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Burnout: Energy Management and Sustainable Success in 2026 with Julie Lokun
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While Dominick on assignment, Julie is taking the mic and talking all things New Years, burnout and goals. Happy New Year from your favorite entrepreneurs, Dom and Julie
As a creative entrepreneur, you are expected to do everything at once: build the business, stay visible, create content,
Business Growth, Storytelling, and Risk-Taking for Entrepreneurs with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
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In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun, JD, founder of Cre8tive Con and The Mediacasters, sits down with entrepreneur, publisher, and storytelling strategist Dominick Domasky to discuss business growth, money mindset, and taking calculated risks as an entrepreneur.
This conversation explores how community buildin
How To Network And Grow Your Business With Dominick Domasky and Julie Lokun
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Pay to Play: How to Invest in Your Business and Thrive in Today’s Economy with Julie Lokun
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The economy is shifting, budgets are tighter, and entrepreneurs everywhere are asking the same question: Is it even possible to grow right now?
In this solo episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host Julie Lokun addresses the reality many business owners, creatives, coaches, consultants, podcasters, and service providers are f
Jim Kwik on Becoming Limitless: How to Learn Faster, Think Sharper, and Build a Purpose-Driven Life
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In this second installment of my in-depth interview with brain coach and bestselling author Jim Kwik, we explore the habits, mindset, and tools that have allowed him to transform early struggles with learning into a global impact movement. Jim explains why cognitive f
How to Craft a Powerful Brand Message with The Message Master, Glenn Rudin
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Before You Write Your Book With Lauren Erickson
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This week, the Creative Entrepreneur Pod welcomes a fresh voice! Emily Aborn, host of Small Business Casual and seasoned small business copywriter, takes the mic for Julie and Dom in a value-packed solo episode designed to help creative entrepreneurs simplify their decision-making process.
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How Can I Sell My Book and Stop Crying with Alexa Bigwarfe
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In this powerful, heart-centered episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dom Domasky sit down withAlexa Bigwarfe the inspiring—founder of the Women in Publishing Summit and the creative voice behind her rom-com pen name, Lexi Haddock.
Alexa reveals how she transformed grief into purpose and buil
How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Create Content That Converts with Emily Aborn
Learn How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Create Content That Converts with Julie Lokun, JD and Dom Domasky. This show is where visionary entrepreneurs, authors, and creators learn how to elevate their brands, master storytelling, and build businesses that inspire.
In this episode, Julie and Dom sit down with Emily Aborn, a professional copywriter, content strategist, and host of the Small Business
How to Learn Faster and Remember More: Rewire Your Brain for Success in Business and Life with Jim Kwik
In this debut episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host Julie Lokun sits down with Jim Kwik—the world-famous brain coach, memory expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Limitless.
Known as the “boy with the broken brain” who became a mentor to icons like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates, Jim Kwik reveals how to learn faster, remember more, and rewire your brain for succes
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Julie Lokun joins Favour Obasi-Ike on We Don’t Play Podcast for an energetic deep dive into branding that sticks, SEO that scales, marketing that converts, and networking that actually works. From “fortune is in the follow-up” to IRL connection strategies for introverts a
From Best Buy to the Boardroom: Your Playbook for Purpose, Wealth & Family Leadership
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Entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster Rick Jordan joins host Julie Lokun on the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast for a raw, energizing masterclass on mindset, money as energy, and what it really means to be “all in.” Rick shares how he leapt from Geek Squad in Chicago to building a
The Good, The Bad, and The Scroll-Stopping Ugly of Short-Form Video
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun, JD, and Dom Domasky break down the truth about short-form video marketing for entrepreneurs. From TikTok and Instagram Reels to YouTube Shorts and Facebook Stories, they explore how these short videos are shaping today’s digital landscape—and how business owners can use them to grow visibility, engagement, and revenue.
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College vs. Entrepreneurship: Should Entrepreneurs Skip School to Succeed?
Should entrepreneurs go to college or skip it to chase their dreams? In this powerful episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun, JD and Dominick Domasky debate one of the hottest questions in the entrepreneurial world: Is college worth it for entrepreneurs?
Drawing inspiration from Julie’s viral blog post “Should I Go to College? Debt, Entrepreneurship & The Voices Who Ch
How Chris Martin Built iTATU Into a Multi-Million Dollar Brand with Robots, Branding & Purpose
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with visionary entrepreneur Chris Martin, founder of iTATU (https://www.itatu.life/).Chris shares how he transformed a simple summer hustle on the boardwalk into a fast-scaling national brand powered by temporary tattoos, automation, and innovative brand activations.From humble beginnings airbrush
Video Marketing, Networking, Storytelling & Mindset Hacks with Brian P. Swift
While co-host Julie Lokun is out on assignment, Dominick Domasky brings in special guest Brian P. Swift—an inspiring author, speaker, and founder of SOAR—to deliver practical, actionable tips for creative entrepreneurs. Known in the creative community as “The Quadfather,” Brian shares wisdom you can use today to grow your business, increase visibility, and overcome mindset blocks.What You’ll Learn
From Zero to Six Figures: Free Tools That Fueled My Entrepreneurial Journey with Julie Lokun
Entrepreneurship isn’t for the faint of heart—it’s a wild mix of exhilarating freedom and daunting challenges. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey of starting a coaching business with zero dollars in my pocket, nothing but determination, and a burning passion to help others. Against the odds, I built my first business into a six-figure success in its very first year.But here’s the
The Ultimate Guide to Publishing for Entrepreneurs: Traditional, Self, & Hybrid with Dominick Domasky
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Are you a creative entrepreneur ready to publish your story but unsure which publishing path to take? In this powerhouse solo episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, host Dominick Domasky breaks down the most popular forms of publishing—traditional, self, and hybrid—to help you confidently choose the best
Content Creation Made Simple: The 3 Content Rule to Grow Your Audience & Boost Your Brand with Julie Lokun
The 3 Content Rule is a simple but game-changing strategy for creative entrepreneurs, coaches, and small business owners who want to stay consistent, visible, and relevant without burning out.Here’s how it works:One Core Long-Form Piece – This could be a podcast episode, YouTube video, or blog post. It’s your “pillar” content where you go deep, share value, and demonstrate your expertise.Three Rep
Break Free from Golden Handcuffs: How John Cerasani Made a 2000% Raise and Built a Life on His Own Terms
Are you stuck in corporate America, yearning for more but too afraid to ask for it? In this electrifying episode, Julie Lokun sits down with John Cerasani—venture capitalist, former insurance executive, and host of the 2000% Raise Podcast—to unpack the truth about leaving your 9-to-5, knowing your worth, and building a life and business on your own terms.John gets real about:Why climbing the corpo
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In this high-energy episode, we sit down with global keynote speaker and branding expert Ramon Ray, founder of ZoneOfGenius.com, to unpack what it truly means to stand out, stay relevant, and lead with impact in a noisy world.From sharing stages with titans like Daymond John, Seth Godin, and Simon Sinek, to launching bestselling books and thriving businesses, Ramon has mastered the art of brand vi
Start A Podcast and Start A Movement with Julie Lokun
Learn how to start a podcast here: AUDIOCASTERS: The ultimate guide to podcasting. Written by Julie Lokun and Corinna BelizziAmazon.com: Audiocasters: The Ultimate Guide To Podcasting: 9781736379899: Lokun, Julie, Bellizzi, Corinna: BooksWhat is podcasting?"Podcasting is the ability to grow your audience, reach your community and create strategic partnerships" --Julie LokunIn a noisy digital world
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