20 episodes

This is a podcast that explores and unpacks the stories of passionate creatives who inspire us. We'll feature artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, and just all-around cool people. Everyone's got a cool journey that we could learn from, and it's our goal to provide a platform for them to share their experiences. Keep up with us on Instagram at @shawgostudios and @nicktylersmith, or at www.tothewestandback.com.

TO THE WEST AND BACK Alan Shawgo & Nick Smith

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

This is a podcast that explores and unpacks the stories of passionate creatives who inspire us. We'll feature artists, photographers, filmmakers, musicians, writers, and just all-around cool people. Everyone's got a cool journey that we could learn from, and it's our goal to provide a platform for them to share their experiences. Keep up with us on Instagram at @shawgostudios and @nicktylersmith, or at www.tothewestandback.com.

    You Are Your Only Competition: KG Lillian on Creativity and Letting Go of Expectations

    You Are Your Only Competition: KG Lillian on Creativity and Letting Go of Expectations

    In this episode, we have a wide ranging chat with KG Lillian, from music to content creation to letting go of expectations. She even announces some big news for the first time on this episode! Learn more about KG at www.kglillian.com or follow her on Instagram or TikTok - @kglillian.

    • 48 min
    “I HATE THIS GAME!” - A Vulnerability Sesh to Start the Year

    “I HATE THIS GAME!” - A Vulnerability Sesh to Start the Year

    In this episode, we draw cards from the friendship edition of the game "We're Not Really Strangers". We get super deep in this episode and even shed a few tears. 

    • 32 min
    A ~Cathartic~ End to 2022

    A ~Cathartic~ End to 2022

    In this episode, we talk lessons learned from 2022, along with our plans for 2023. Thanks for listening!!

    • 31 min
    Work Tired, Play Hurt, Love Hard: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Derrick Huskey

    Work Tired, Play Hurt, Love Hard: Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Derrick Huskey

    In this episode, we sit down with Derrick Huskey to have a wide ranging conversation about music, entrepreneurship, and being a dad. 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    What's your West?

    What's your West?

    In this episode, we discuss our "why" for doing the podcast! Whether it's a physical trek or a big career change, everyone has a journey that we can learn from. 

    • 23 min
    We’re back and here to stay!

    We’re back and here to stay!

    In this episode, we catch up after a hiatus from the podcast! We discuss life and new plans moving forward. 

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
2 Ratings

2 Ratings

eli.cook ,

Terrific Podcast

Alan has been a creative genius for years, and is also a phenomenal interviewer. I was skeptical to give this a listen but am so happy I did because it’s a terrific conversation. Looking forward to more episodes!!

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