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. قبل ٥ أيام

    Noah Anderson: How To Build A Personal Brand When You're Naturally An Introvert

    Make sure you follow the show wherever you're listening right now! It takes 2 seconds and ensures you never miss any of our upcoming episodes. Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Noah Anderson turned down the corporate path his degree was built for, and started posting YouTube videos that nobody watched at first, but he kept going anyway. Now he's a full-time creator with several viral series, a self-produced Ironman documentary, and a video about quitting vaping that reached 18+ million people. Jun talks with Noah about becoming the proof of your own potential, posting through the long stretch when zero people were watching, how he builds content around big events instead of a finish line, and the power of experimenting and vulnerability. This is a masterclass in long-form storytelling: why YouTube rewards depth over hooks, how to turn your life into content people watch, and why most people quit two attempts too early. If you thought your stories were too ordinary to share, tune in and take notes. Chapters: 02:03 Proving yourself right 03:42 Turning down the corporate path 07:40 Posting when nobody watched 09:19 His self-produced documentary 10:55 Three tries at the ice bath series & how his strategy changed 15:38 Talk to one person, not an audience 17:10 Where his video ideas come from 21:10 The stranger who believed in him 23:58 Content as self-improvement 29:12 Full-time job, training & YouTube at once 31:32 Why YouTube and long-form is the priority 35:58 What's next (& how he decides) 38:41 What he'd tell 12-year-old Noah Stay connected: Creator Unplugged on InstagramCreator Unplugged on TikTok Jun’s Instagram

  2. ٢٤ أغسطس

    How To Scale To $100M As A Creator, Even If You're Just Starting | Tyler Chou

    Turn “I don’t know what to post” into a daily habit that grows your audience. Join the Storytelling Challenge ⁠HERE⁠. Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Tyler Chou is the attorney behind some of the biggest deals in the creator industry. She's in the middle of brokering a $100 million exit for one of her clients right now. And she'll tell you most creators are building their entire livelihood on rented land. Jun sits down with Tyler to talk about what it actually takes to turn a following into a business you can own and one day sell. They get into the first product every creator needs to build, the channels that are literally worthless to buyers, the contract clauses that unintentionally rob you, and the exact AI prompt to protect yourself before you sign anything. If you’re a creator with a dream of building a business (and not continuing to chase brand deals), this episode is for you. Chapters: 02:53 From Hollywood lawyer to creator attorney06:37 The power of a personal brand (and being job-proof)08:37 Owning assets vs. the brand-deal hamster wheel11:59 What buyers actually want12:32 When you should NOT sell your business18:00 Your first product: ask your audience20:28 The channels no one will ever buy25:36 The biggest contract mistakes creators make28:49 Partnerships, trademarks & when to hire a lawyer34:44 Burnout & the boundaries she set after39:33 The psychology of a creator who can exit for $100M42:06 The lawsuits big creators might face & how to avoid them Don't forget to follow to the podcast! It takes 2 seconds and makes sure you never miss any of our upcoming episodes. Stay connected: ⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram

  3. ١٧ أغسطس

    "I Don't Have Time" Is A Lie: How A Doctor Built A Personal Brand In Med School | Dr. Sasha Haddad

    Turn “I don’t know what to post” into a daily habit that grows your audience. Join the Storytelling Challenge HERE. Inquiries/Partnerships: aceel@creatorcollege.com Dr. Sasha Haddad became one of the internet's first doctor-creators almost by accident, filming lighthearted skits in her scrubs between shifts while the world was stuck at home during the pandemic. What started as a study break turned into a personal brand with millions of followers, even though nearly everyone around her told her it was a waste of time. Jun talks with Sasha about what it takes for a professional to put themselves online, the time she was told to choose between her platform and a job offer, and why she treated her following as an advantage to her career rather than a red flag, even when her mentors saw it the other way. This one's for those who’ve been told a personal brand isn't for someone like them, and experts who are sitting on knowledge they can't figure out how to share. Chapters: 01:24 Getting shunned by immigrant parents 03:06 The billboard test for what to post 07:00 Posting through med school 08:11 Why pressure made her most creative 12:55 The post-residency creative roadblock 16:19 "Once Upon a Doctor" & growing with your audience 18:20 Evolve or get left behind 21:56 Overcoming the cringe-factor of being a professional online 30:32 When she was told to choose between her platform and the job 36:06 How to stop overthinking getting started 42:02 How to package expertise into short form content 47:10 How platforms have changed 54:16 The mindset that kills the fear of posting Don't forget to follow to the podcast! It takes 2 seconds and makes sure you never miss any of our upcoming episodes. Stay connected: ⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Unplugged on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Jun’s Instagram

  4. ١٠ أغسطس

    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

  5. ٣ أغسطس

    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

  6. ٢٧ يوليو

    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.

  7. ٢٠ يوليو

    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

  8. ١٦ يوليو

    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

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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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    Jun Yuh
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