Creator Unplugged

Jun Yuh

Everyone has a platform now. Whether you’re a creator, founder, or just someone with a point of view, your decisions and identity are increasingly shaped in front of an audience. Hosted by Jun Yuh, Creator Unplugged explores what it means to live and build in public. Each episode aims to unpack the deeper forces shaping our lives today: success, discipline, money, relationships, the psychology of being seen and more. Expect bold ideas, unconventional thinking and a willingness to sit in nuance. Find us on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok @creatorunplugged Contact: aceel@creatorcollege.com

  1. 1 hr ago

    Molly McAdam: The Main Reason 96% Of Content Creators Stay Broke

    Learn how to shape, tell, and share your story. Sign up for Jun's 3-day FREE live storytelling webinar ⁠HERE⁠ Join the Storytelling Content Challenge⁠ and be the first to know when it launches ⁠HERE⁠ Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com After creating content for nearly a decade, Molly McAdam decided to reinvent her online presence completely, pivoting from fashion and lifestyle content to what she now calls "the science of well-being." She has mastered the art of the pivot, and she's got the receipts. Jun talks with Molly about how to evolve your content without losing yourself, why every serious creator has to pivot eventually (plus why it's terrifying every time), and why losing followers can actually be a sign you're building the right audience. Then, they get into the nitty-gritty: Her full research-to-edit workflow, why perfecting yapping to camera means you can master anything, the brand-deal contract that still haunts her, and how she uses AI to pressure-test her own blind spots. This episode is for anyone who’s exploring switching up their content, be it a novice or a pro! Chapters: 01:56 The art of the pivot 03:54 The three layers of well-being 05:27 The fear behind every pivot 07:48 The weekly list of things that scare you 09:14 Losing followers to gain the right audience 12:22 Well-being beyond the screen 14:59 Inside Molly's content workflow 19:45 The optimal number of friends 20:54 Setting boundaries with social media22:26 How she uses AI (research, not scripts) 24:07 Getting comfortable talking to camera 28:07 Brand-deal mistakes & the contract that still haunts her 30:18 Owning your income: Substack, email & digital products 31:35 Using AI to price yourself 34:31 Why scripted brand deals don't work 36:41 The first step & the regret of inaction 39:47 Burnout & why she stopped filming her whole life 46:00 The carousel comeback & "why would someone save this?" 49:29 What's next 51:29 What she wants to be known for Make are you follow Creator Unplugged wherever you're listening right now so you never miss an episode! Stay connected: ⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram ⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram

  2. 3 Aug

    Mark Manson: Anyone Can Go Viral. Here’s How You Stay Relevant For Decades

    Learn how to shape, tell, and share your story. Sign up for Jun's 3-day FREE live storytelling webinar HERE Join the waitlist for ⁠the Storytelling Content Challenge⁠ to be the first to know when it launches HERE Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Mark Manson has been creating content for 16 years, which makes him one of the last people standing from the early internet. Jun talks with Mark, author, podcast host, and founder, about what it actually takes to last, when the "suck" is worth pushing through, why "I am the niche" should be your mantra, and how chasing virality is a recipe for disaster. Then it gets tactical: They get into how Mark surveys his audience, why equity and distribution are becoming the biggest plays in the creator industry, and how he uses AI to benefit his business (and where it's still useless). Chapters: 02:02 The sacrifices behind being a creator 04:56 The moral weight of influence 08:00 How he knows his audience 12:50 "You are the niche" 18:28 AI & hope for the next generation 21:25 Why live audiences matter now 23:36 Trust is your only real currency 27:15 How he uses AI in his workflow 30:52 Building & structuring a team around platforms 42:07 Online identity, how to pivot & avoiding burnout 51:50 Why he built the Purpose app 58:10 Distribution is the new moat 1:00:47 Longevity advice for the next 10 years Make sure you follow the show and leave a review! It takes 2 seconds and helps us bring you more episodes like this. Stay connected: Creator Unplugged on Instagram Creator Unplugged on TikTokJun’s Instagram

  3. 27 Jul

    Travis Mills: Posting Your Wins Won't Build An Audience. This Is What Works

    For years, Travis Mills hated opening Instagram. Every time he did, he felt like a failure - watching his likes fall from 150,000 to 2,000 and tying his self-worth to metrics. Then he started telling the truth. In the span of about 50 days of posting vulnerable, honest stories, his following grew for the first time in six years, and his DMs filled with people saying he'd changed their lives. Jun talks with Travis - rapper, singer and Apple Music podcast host - about the shift that changed everything, and why the stories he was most afraid to share, like addiction, sobriety, and mental health, became the ones that connected the deepest. If you’re struggling to connect with your “why” and having a hard time telling stories from your lived experiences, tune in and take notes. Chapters: 02:42 What posting content daily has done for him06:56 Getting sick of labels & his "ego death"14:32 Finding his "why" & the power of vulnerability in content19:02 Comparison is the thief of joy23:01 "Be a creator, not a perfectionist"27:11 Silent-film storytelling & reframing the past29:11 Why storytelling feels like meditation35:52 Your "mundane" life matters42:00 What he'd tell his 19-year-old self Make sure you follow the show so you never miss any of our upcoming episodes. Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Sign up for the Storytelling Content Challenge. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when it launches. Stay connected: ⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram This episode touches on addiction and mental health. If you need emotional support, please call or text 988.

  4. 20 Jul

    Lavendaire Founder: The Truth You Didn't Know About Making Money As A Creator

    Aileen Xu has been a creator for 12 years, which is long enough to try just about every way there is to make money online - and to learn which ones are actually worth it. In this episode, Aileen, the creator behind Lavendaire, goes through everything she’s tried: brand deals, affiliates, digital products, courses, a membership, a physical workbook she's run for 10 years, and now a meditation app called Resonance. She breaks down the pros and cons of each, what she’s prioritized and scaled vs. what she’s let go of, and the mindset shift that changed everything for her: creating for impact and joy instead of validation. If you’re curious about what it takes to build true longevity as a creator-operator, you’re going to want to tune into this episode. Chapters: 01:11 Starting with an affirmation03:32 How to reset a stuck mind07:41 What her schedule looks like & beating burnout by flowing with your energy11:41 Her healing journey & the slowdown14:05 Significance vs. impact18:40 Building in public without being salesy23:02 Trying every way to make money26:11 Why she built the Resonance app31:29 The pain of physical products32:40 The pros and cons of building an app34:38 Turning followers into paying users39:25 A mantra for creators Make sure you're following wherever you're listening right now so you never miss an episode. Sign up to the Storytelling Content Challenge. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when it launches! Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Stay connected: Creator Unplugged on Instagram⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram

  5. 16 Jul

    Senada Greca: Building Discipline, Businesses & A Brand That Lasts

    You may have seen Senada Greca's workouts on your feed. What you might not know is that behind them is an MBA and the founder of We Rise. And she built it all by doing the opposite of what most creators do: for a full year, she posted free workouts every single day and never asked her audience for a thing. Jun talks with Senada about the long game that made it work. They touch on why discipline is something you build, how she thinks like a creator-operator, and why she left millions on the table in brand deals to protect the trust she'd spent years earning. Then they get into where her content ideas come from, why listening to your audience beats your own good ideas, how fitness reshaped her life, and how she made friends with the imposter syndrome that still shows up daily. If you feel behind, unqualified, or convinced you have no story worth sharing, this episode will definitely change your perspective. Chapters: 01:41 What drives her06:55 Growing up in Albania and overcoming struggle12:50 Earning her MBA in a year14:30 How fitness improved her mental health21:20 Where her content ideas come from24:10 Listening to your audience to inform content and business decisions29:50 Advice for new creator-founders36:14 Long-term partnerships over quick money40:31 Imposter syndrome as a companion47:15 What she'd tell her younger self The next episode drops on Monday. Make sure you’re following the show so you don’t miss it. See you then! Subscribe to our YouTube channel⁠ to watch your favorite episodes. Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Stay connected: Creator Unplugged on Instagram⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠Jun’s InstagramSenada’s Instagram

  6. 13 Jul

    Gabriel DeSanti: I Built The World's Longest Resume

    Gabriel DeSanti got arrested filming inside an abandoned building. He'll tell you it's the best thing that ever happened to him. Because getting locked up made him miss a trip, which left him free to be in New York the next day for the opportunity that changed his entire life. In this episode, Jun and Gabriel trace the unlikely path that led him to becoming the creator building “the world's longest resume" and now founder of Staj. They talk about the grit, grind and work ethic it takes to becoming a creator, how Gabriel engineers a two-minute video from three hours of raw footage, the story arc he uses to make people actually feel something, and a first-ever Creator Unplugged exclusive: exactly how much he makes (and where it comes from). This episode is for builders, creators and anyone who's ever been told they'd never make it. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:33 How building the “world’s longest resume” was a total accident06:11 The DM that changed his life08:59 Starting Youtube at 13 14:51 The coworker who showed him a future he didn't want18:44 Working for free & commuting 4 hours a day22:58 What others saw in him28:42 Inside the production & the art of the interview32:46 The story arc that makes people feel something34:30 How much he actually makes37:53 Building Staj49:09 What he'd tell anyone scared to start Make sure you follow the show wherever you're listening right now so you never miss an episode. The next one drops this Thursday. See you then. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch your favorite episodes. Stay connected: Creator Unplugged on InstagramCreator Unplugged on TikTokJun’s InstagramGabriel’s Instagram Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com

  7. 9 Jul

    Maggie Sellers Reum: I Was Tired of Being Told "NO", So I Became Hot, Smart, & Rich

    Maggie Sellers Reum was the number one BDR at Salesforce when her boss pulled her into a room and told her she was "smarter than she looks," and that she'd need to change the sound of her own voice to get ahead. That moment set her on her mission. Jun sits down with Maggie - founder of Hot Smart Rich, investor, startup advisor, and creator - to talk about turning rejection into fuel, why she teaches women to never settle, and why she refuses to niche down with her content. She also gets tactical about what makes a business sellable and why ownership beats the brand-deal hamster wheel. Jun and Maggie then get into hiring, delegating, and how they both use AI every single day to optimize their workflows. This conversation is for builders, creators, and anyone who’s curious about turning their content into equity. Chapters: 01:53 The moment that led her to where she is today05:28 What investing taught her about ownership08:52 The viral TikTok video she was forced to take down14:43 How she uses Claude every day24:10 How Hot Smart Rich came to be & why she refuses to niche down31:44 Ownership vs. the brand-deal hamster wheel36:35 The biggest mistakes founders make39:40 Learning to delegate & finding your opposite50:50 How she defines confidence Follow wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes! Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Stay connected: ⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram⁠Maggie's Instagram

  8. 6 Jul

    Scott Clary: Job Security is Dead, Here’s How You Protect Your Future

    Everyone told you the safe path was a degree, a steady job, and a pension. Scott Clary thinks that's now the riskiest bet you can make. Jun sits down with Scott - founder and host of the Success Story Podcast - to flip the whole risk vs. safe conversation on its head. They talk about why betting on yourself, building a personal brand, and continuously developing new skills have become essential forms of security in a world shaped by layoffs, AI, and rapidly changing career paths. Scott then shares his hacks to longevity as a podcaster and entrepreneur, beating imposter syndrome, and how you can also build a future that is more resilient, intentional, and self-directed. If you're building something right now, or even thinking about how to start, this episode's for you. Chapters: 01:27 What's actually risky now04:46 Escaping the golden handcuffs11:06 The story you tell yourself16:38 Building a personal brand from zero24:42 The biggest podcasting mistakes32:12 Treating social media like a funnel & Jun's content system40:28 Why your story is your superpower48:17 How to overcome imposter syndrome1:01:09 Finding joy vs. pushing through Stay connected: ⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram⁠Scott's Instagram Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com

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Everyone has a platform now. Whether you’re a creator, founder, or just someone with a point of view, your decisions and identity are increasingly shaped in front of an audience. Hosted by Jun Yuh, Creator Unplugged explores what it means to live and build in public. Each episode aims to unpack the deeper forces shaping our lives today: success, discipline, money, relationships, the psychology of being seen and more. Expect bold ideas, unconventional thinking and a willingness to sit in nuance. Find us on Youtube, Instagram and TikTok @creatorunplugged Contact: aceel@creatorcollege.com

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  • Creator
    Jun Yuh
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jun Yuh
  • Show Website
    Creator Unplugged

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