Dream It Make It - Artists Unveiled

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Making art is one thing. Building a sustainable creative life is another. The path of an artist is rarely a straight line; it is shaped by hard choices, constant reinvention, and the quiet moments where you wonder how to keep going.Dream It, Make It: Artists Unveiled is an honest, candid podcast for creatives that explores the unfiltered reality of being a creative today. Hosted by Holiday and brought to you by DiMi, this series moves past polished highlight reels and quick success formulas to host deep, generous conversations with working artists, creative entrepreneurs, and industry professionals across all artistic disciplines.From visual artists, musicians, actors, and filmmakers to designers and writers, each episode explores what it actually takes to turn creative passion into a lasting career. We unpack the practical realities of making a living as an artist, overcoming creative burnout, navigating career shifts, and staying true to your core message when your work changes shape.Whether you are an emerging artist in the trenches, a student exploring creative career paths, or an established creative working through your next chapter, Artists Unveiled offers lived experiences, practical career advice, and a genuine community. Think of it as your space for creative exchange, where real stories become insight, connection, and inspiration for your own artistic journey.Subscribe for new episodes featuring interviews on creative process, art business, finding your artistic voice, and navigating the creative industry.

  1. 6d ago

    Building Across Industries: Sia Savina on Relationships, Creativity & Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneur, creative director, and multidisciplinary builder Sia Savina joins the Dream It, Make It | Artists Unveiled podcast to share her journey across politics, contemporary art fairs, pop music management, reality TV production, and venture capital. In this episode, Sia breaks down: • Transitioning across diverse industries and why fearlessness is key to creative growth • The reality of managing a top pop star and dealing with intense fan mania • Lessons from contemporary art, performance art, and organizing international exhibitions • Working on political platforms and creative directing reality television like The Bachelor • Her new venture, Bond & Beyond, and creating strategic business gifting for high-net-worth capital markets 📌 SUBSCRIBE to Dream It, Make It | Artists Unveiled for weekly interviews with established creatives, artists, directors, actors, and more. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Introduction & the chaos of managing pop stars  02:00 - Sia’s career timeline: Politics, art, music, and TV  05:30 - The realities of managing a Russian pop star & fan crowds 09:15 - Contemporary art, Cosmoscow, and exploring multidisciplinary mediums  13:00 - Activism in art & supporting P***y Riot  17:45 - Using creativity in business & breaking out of your comfort zone 22:10 - Working in politics & creative directing reality TV (The Bachelor)  27:30 - Advice for stuck artists: "Flipping the table"  31:40 - Launching Bond & Beyond: Strategic business gifting in venture capital. Detailed Description: What happens when your creative career takes you somewhere you never expected? On this episode of Artists Unveiled, host Holiday sits down with Sia Savina, a creative director, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary builder whose career has moved through politics, contemporary art, music management, television production, and now entrepreneurship. Sia has organised international art exhibitions, managed a major Russian pop star, worked in reality TV, founded an independent music label, and turned an idea she's carried for over a decade into a business focused on strategic gifting and human connection. Her journey is a reminder that your career doesn't have to follow one path. In this conversation, Sia shares what she learned from working behind the scenes in the music industry, why relationships matter more than we sometimes realise, and how artists can use creativity as a skill far beyond galleries and studios. We also get into the less comfortable parts of building a creative career: changing industries, entering rooms where you're the beginner, facing creative blocks, and learning to move forward without having everything figured out. In this episode, we explore: What managing a pop star taught Sia about relationships and the realities of fameWhy artists should experiment with different mediums and creative practicesHow creativity can solve problems in business, entrepreneurship, and beyondWhat it takes to start over in a completely unfamiliar industryWhy overthinking can keep creatives from moving forwardHow stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to new opportunitiesThe connection between art, business, and building meaningful relationshipsHow Sia is bringing creativity into entrepreneurship through her business, Bond & BeyondYou don't have to abandon your creative identity to explore something new. Sometimes, the skills you've built in one industry are exactly what you need in the next. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    Building Across Industries: Sia Savina on Relationships, Creativity & Entrepreneurship

  2. Oct 1

    From The Lost Boys to Carlos Santana: Inside Aurelien Budynek’s Music Career

    Guitarist and session musician Aurelien Budinek returns to the Dream It, Make It | Artists Unveiled podcast to catch up on his latest projects spanning Broadway, punk rock, and jazz. Aurelien shares his experiences playing in the Broadway production of The Lost Boys, touring with punk legend Marky Ramone, and collaborating with Cindy Blackman Santana and Carlos Santana. In this episode, Aurelien breaks down: • His role in sound design and programming guitars for Broadway's The Lost Boys • The intense preview process and how Broadway shows evolve before opening night • Recreating iconic punk guitar parts while touring with Marky Ramone • Collaborating and recording in Las Vegas on Cindy Blackman Santana’s album Coherence • Lessons on community, trust, and collaboration in the music industry TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Introduction & meeting Carlos Santana  02:15 - Working on Broadway's The Lost Boys & tech rehearsals  09:30 - Navigating Broadway previews and show changes  15:10 - Playing with Marky Ramone & preserving the Ramones' legacy  21:40 - Collaborating with Cindy Blackman Santana & Carlos Santana 31:00 - The art of guitar sound design & session work  38:20 - The power of community and collaboration in the arts Detailed Description What does it actually take to build a career as a working musician? In this episode of Artists Unveiled, Holiday sits down with guitarist and musician Aurelien Budynek to catch up on everything that has happened since their last conversation. Aurelien has built a career that moves across Broadway, touring, recording, television, film, and live performance. He talks about his work on Broadway’s The Lost Boys, from programming guitar sounds and working with the music team to navigating the intense rehearsal and preview process that brings a new production to life. He also talks about returning to the stage with Marky Ramone, playing Ramones songs for longtime fans, and the very different experience of performing with drummer Cindy Blackman Santana. That leads to one of the most memorable parts of the conversation: playing alongside Carlos Santana and eventually co-writing music with him for Cindy’s upcoming album Coherence. But underneath all of these projects is something Aurelien keeps coming back to: collaboration. Whether he is working with a small band or a Broadway production involving hundreds of people, he talks about the importance of listening, trusting the people around you, staying open to learning, and understanding how your individual role contributes to the bigger picture. We also get into the increasingly technical side of being a modern guitarist, including sound design, digital effects, timecode, clicks, and building guitar sounds that support the emotion of a scene. For Aurelien, there isn't one straight path to a creative career. It's about staying open to opportunities, building relationships, respecting the work, and continuing to learn as the work changes. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    From The Lost Boys to Carlos Santana: Inside Aurelien Budynek’s Music Career

  3. Sep 15

    How an Audience Turns a Hobby Into a Business | The Jordan Perkins Journey

    What happens when a hobby starts paying the bills? For Jordan Perkins, painting began in 2015 as a way to spend time with his five-year-old daughter. He had no formal art training, no background in the art world, and no grand plan to become a full-time artist. Then someone asked him to paint their dog for $300. That one commission changed everything. Today, Jordan is a self-taught artist based in British Columbia, Canada, known for his bold, colorful animal and portrait paintings, live painting events, and fundraising work. But his journey is about much more than making paintings. It’s about learning how to build an audience, find collectors, price your work, create multiple revenue streams, and turn creativity into a sustainable business. In this episode of Artists Unveiled, Jordan talks openly with Holiday about the business behind the art, why relationships can matter as much as technical skill, how he built a growing community of collectors, and why artists need to stop waiting for permission from the traditional art world. From painting 150+ originals a year to raising around $90,000 through live charity painting events, Jordan has built an unconventional career entirely on his own terms. His biggest lesson? You don't need everyone to want your art. You need to find the people who do. Watch the full conversation and hear Jordan's advice for artists trying to make a living from their work. 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled: Season 2. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    How an Audience Turns a Hobby Into a Business | The Jordan Perkins Journey

  4. Sep 1

    The Art of Reinvention: Sara Sugihara on Creativity, Dance & Finding Your Way

    What if your creative career didn’t have to fit into just one box? In this episode of Artists Unveiled, Holiday sits down with the endlessly fascinating Sara Sugihara, whose career has taken her from classical piano to dance, choreography, teaching, composing, translation, and everything in between. Sara has spent decades moving through the arts on her own terms, from dancing and choreographing internationally to working with companies like Ballet Rambert, Australian Dance Theatre, and West Australian Ballet. But what makes her story especially interesting is the way she sees all of these disciplines as connected. For Sara, music, movement, language, teaching, and creativity are all part of the same conversation. She talks about being told she wasn't talented enough to dance, finding her way to New York anyway, learning languages because she simply had to, and discovering that the skills she built in one art form could completely transform the way she approached another. We also get into the less glamorous side of a creative career: making a living, touring, teaching, staying productive, reinventing yourself when your body tells you it's time to change direction, and figuring out what comes next when the path you started on no longer looks the same. And then there is Sara's approach to teaching, which might be one of our favorite parts of the conversation. If you can't explain it, how can you expect someone else to understand it? Her answer to that question has shaped the way she teaches dance, thinks about music, and works with other artists. This is a conversation about staying curious, refusing to narrow yourself, and building a creative life that can keep evolving with you. Follow us on Instagram: @dimi.app.og Explore more: godimi.com 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled: Season 2. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    The Art of Reinvention: Sara Sugihara on Creativity, Dance & Finding Your Way

  5. Aug 15

    From Steelworker to Emmy-Winning Producer | Mark Mori's Creative Journey

    What happens when activism becomes storytelling? On this episode of Artists Unveiled, Holiday sits down with Mark Mori, an Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker, television producer, and president of Single Spark Pictures, for a conversation about filmmaking, activism, truth, and the stories that have the power to move people. Mark's journey into documentary filmmaking didn't begin in a traditional film school. It began with political activism, the Vietnam War, and even five years working in a steel mill because he believed that real change had to come from everyday working people. From there, he found filmmaking as another way to reach people, expose stories, and inspire action. Mark shares the story behind his latest documentary, Baristas vs. Billionaires, which follows Starbucks workers as they organize from the ground up and take on one of the world's most powerful corporations. He talks about the people who inspired the film, the unexpected moments that shaped the story, and why he believes this new generation of workers could be part of a new labor movement. The conversation also goes deeper into the craft itself. Mark talks about finding stories that have been left untold, building a team around a shared vision, raising money for independent documentaries, navigating film festivals and distribution, knowing when to stop shooting, and why so much of documentary filmmaking actually happens in the edit. For Mark, filmmaking has never been just about making a film. It's about telling the truth, giving people something to believe in, and creating stories that can inspire them to do something. Whether you're an aspiring documentary filmmaker, a creative looking for ways to bring your ideas to life, or simply someone interested in the power of storytelling, this conversation is a look into what happens when creativity meets conviction Follow us on Instagram: @dimi.app.og Explore more: godimi.com 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled: Season 2. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. #MarkMori #BaristasVsBillionaires #DocumentaryFilmmaking #BuildingBombs #Filmmaking #ArtistsUnveiled #DiMi #SocialChange #podcast Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    From Steelworker to Emmy-Winning Producer | Mark Mori's Creative Journey

  6. Aug 8

    Success through Personal Struggles to Reinvention : The Sam Underwood Story

    Seasoned Actor-Manager Sam Underwood (Fear the Walking Dead, Dexter, Dynasty, The Following) joins Holiday on Artists Unveiled for an incredibly honest conversation about what it really means to pursue a life in the arts. From navigating success in television to finding his way back to live theatre, Sam opens up about the moments that shaped him both as an actor and as a person. At the centre of the conversation is The Real Ivanov, a bold new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov, described as "a comedy about despair." Together, Sam and Holiday unpack the play's exploration of loneliness, depression, guilt, identity, and the often overlooked reality of asking for help. They also discuss why this centuries old story feels strikingly relevant today, touching on the pressures of modern life, the importance of community, and the role live performance continues to play in bringing people together. The conversation moves far beyond the stage. Sam reflects on growing up in the UK, discovering theatre through dance, building a career across film, television, and Broadway, the pressure of people pleasing, creative burnout, and the difficult road to recovery after addiction. He shares what it's like to navigate the entertainment industry while trying to stay true to yourself, why vulnerability has become one of his greatest strengths, and how redefining success ultimately brought him back to the work he loves most. Whether you're an actor, artist, musician, or simply someone trying to carve out a meaningful path in a constantly changing world, this episode is a reminder that creativity isn't just about performance, it's about connection, resilience, and having the courage to keep showing up. Follow us on Instagram: @dimi.app.og Explore more: godimi.com 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled: Season 2. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    Success through Personal Struggles to Reinvention : The Sam Underwood Story

  7. Apr 20

    The Reality of a Dance Career No One Talks About | Martin Rebello

    This isn’t just about dance. It’s about choosing something and staying with it long enough to let it change you. In this episode of Artists Unveiled, we sit with Martin Rebello, a ballroom dancer, teacher, and studio owner who’s spent decades not just perfecting movement, but transforming people through it. What starts as a conversation about dance quietly becomes something deeper. Discipline. Identity. Risk. The uncomfortable truth of building a life around what you love. He talks about the part no one glamorizes. The years of repetition. The moments of doubt. The reality that passion alone isn’t enough, and how turning art into a career means stepping into business, community, and responsibility. But more than that, this episode sits in a softer space too. What it means to teach. To witness people come back to themselves. To create moments where someone feels seen, capable, alive again. One step at a time. There’s honesty here about ego, partnership, failure, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going when things don’t feel certain. Not everything is beautiful while you’re building it. But something shifts if you stay. If you’ve ever questioned whether to follow something creative, or wondered what it really takes to sustain it long term, this conversation will meet you exactly there. Because at some point, it stops being about talent. It becomes about whether you’re willing to show up, again and again, until it turns into something real. Follow us on Instagram: @dimi.app.og Explore more: godimi.com 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled:  Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

  8. Feb 15

    Discipline, Doubt & Billboard Charts | Simone Dinnerstein

    What does it really take to build a life in the arts, beyond talent, beyond romantic ideas of success? In this episode of Artists Unveiled, acclaimed classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins us for a deeply honest conversation about discipline, identity, resilience, and the unseen realities of sustaining a creative career. We talk about the early years of training, the intensity of mentorship, and the long arc of artistic development. Simone shares powerful reflections on performance anxiety, the pressure of perfection, and the mindset shifts that allowed her to continue evolving, not just as a pianist, but as an artist navigating a complex industry. This is not a conversation about overnight success. It’s about longevity, clarity, craft, and survival. Whether you’re a musician, visual artist, performer, or creative of any kind, this episode offers rare insight into: The psychological side of masteryThe reality behind “making it” Mentorship vs independenceFear, doubt, and creative enduranceBuilding a sustainable artistic lifeA grounded, intelligent, and refreshingly real discussion for creatives who care about depth, not hype. 🎧 Listen to Artists Unveiled:  Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Buzzsprout. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this premiere season of Dream It Make It- Artists Unveiled, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—it helps more creators find us! Connect with the Show and Dream It Make It: Website: www.godimi.comDream It, Make It is dedicated to empowering artists to build thriving, sustainable careers. #ArtistUnveiled #DreamItMakeIt #CreativeEntrepreneur #Holiday

    Discipline, Doubt & Billboard Charts | Simone Dinnerstein
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Making art is one thing. Building a sustainable creative life is another. The path of an artist is rarely a straight line; it is shaped by hard choices, constant reinvention, and the quiet moments where you wonder how to keep going.Dream It, Make It: Artists Unveiled is an honest, candid podcast for creatives that explores the unfiltered reality of being a creative today. Hosted by Holiday and brought to you by DiMi, this series moves past polished highlight reels and quick success formulas to host deep, generous conversations with working artists, creative entrepreneurs, and industry professionals across all artistic disciplines.From visual artists, musicians, actors, and filmmakers to designers and writers, each episode explores what it actually takes to turn creative passion into a lasting career. We unpack the practical realities of making a living as an artist, overcoming creative burnout, navigating career shifts, and staying true to your core message when your work changes shape.Whether you are an emerging artist in the trenches, a student exploring creative career paths, or an established creative working through your next chapter, Artists Unveiled offers lived experiences, practical career advice, and a genuine community. Think of it as your space for creative exchange, where real stories become insight, connection, and inspiration for your own artistic journey.Subscribe for new episodes featuring interviews on creative process, art business, finding your artistic voice, and navigating the creative industry.

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