08/19/2025

Episode 6.1 Artos Saucedo - Open Gallery Co-owner

Okay, we’re doing something a little different on The Creative Dad Pod…WE’RE SPLITTING UP EPISODES. More daddy time for daddy. You’re getting a pair of Artos Saucedo interviews this week. The co-owner and co-creator of Open Gallery in Long Beach, CA, is a journeyman that’s shared almost half of his creative development with a son. Becoming a dad at a young age, he’s navigated the highs and lows of fatherhood while on his entrepreneurial trek through the art world. In the first part of the two parts, we dive into the aftermath of a car accident that almost took out the entire family, the difficulties of asking for help, and the imposter syndrome that comes from success without an institutionalized education. Life partner to Liz, and father to Dylan, please welcome to the pod. Artos Saucedo. ••••••• It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta)(https://www.instagram.com/drianhuerta/)). Available now on @spotify, @apple #podcasts, and more! ••••••• Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod

40 min

08/19/2025

Episode 6.2 - Artos Saucedo - Co-owner of Open Gallery

Welcome to part 2 of my sit-down with Artos Saucedo, co-owner and co-creator of Open Gallery in Long Beach, CA. Artos is a journeyman that’s shared almost half of his creative development with his son. We’re continuing some topics from the last episode and starting new ones including the lonely side of fatherhood, enjoying the sweet art put on the Open Gallery walls, and what it’s like watching his teenage son chase creative dreams of his own. Please enjoy the continuation of our Creative Dad Pod interview with Artos Saucedo. ••••••• It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta)(https://www.instagram.com/drianhuerta/)). Available now on @spotify, @apple #podcasts, and more! ••••••• Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod

34 min

06/20/2025

Episode 5: Edgar Nava - Co-owner of Correa's Mariscos & Cocina

On this episode of The Creative Dad Pod, we’re hanging out with Edgar Nava — co-owner of Correa’s Mariscos and Cocina. Edgar grew up in Los Angeles, where cultures (and flavors) collide. Now he’s blending that rich mix into a fresh LA-style take on Mariscos. Running a restaurant is no joke, but Edgar finds his composure and pleasure in the chaos — thanks to good food, loyal regulars, and a strong Northeast LA creative community. After growing up around the family business, he's now raising his family in the same world. Edgar stops by to talk about being a dad in the kitchen, being two places at once, and the real-life lessons that come from growing up in a hustle-driven, flavor-filled environment. Partner to Dulce and father to Mila welcome to the pod, Edgar Nava. Instagram: @correasmariscos Location: 📍1917 Zonal Ave Los Angeles, CA 90033 ••••••• The Creative Dad Pod Hosted by Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta) thecreativedadpod.com Facebook: The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. It's The Creative Dad Pod. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta).

1h 1m

10/02/2023

Episode 4: Art Meza - Photographer

On this episode of The Creative Dad Pod we welcome published photographer, artist, and archivist, Art Meza. The lowrider enthusiast lends his craft to the lowrider culture, as well as the gente that comes with it. His experience seems young but the accomplishments are up there with vets. We’re talking the City of LA archive, celebrity commissions, multiple art exhibits around the country, movies and book publications. Chicano Soul thrusted himself into the fire of art and business with his collaboration on the 10 year old cultura classic, Lowriting. His art is helping define a culture that is “as American as apple pie.” With outside efforts to keep our books, photos, art and culture suppressed to extinction, Chicano Soul prospers as an activist creating for the sake of a genuine history. And on top of all of that, he’s a daddy and co-parent. Father to 3, and grandfather to 1, please welcome to the pod, the man with a chicano soul, Art Meza. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicano_soul/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chicano_soul Website: https://www.chicanosoul.net/ ••••••• Available now on @spotify, @apple, @youtube, @audecy and everywhere else you get your podcasts! The Creative Dad Pod Hosted by Adrian Huerta Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook: The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. It's The Creative Dad Pod. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta).

1h 10m

06/16/2023

Episode 3: Gilbert Marquez-Pachuco Supply, Ilegal Mezcal ambasador

We're taking The Creative Dad Podcast down the street to Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. CA to visit hat maker, world traveler, mezcal ambassador, culture curator and social media influencer, Gilbert Marquez (@gilbertmezcal). Through this current Mexican-American renaissance of art. Culture, and marketing, Gilbert expresses that fine line of chicano tradition and the cultural progression through his very successful family owned Pachuco Supply (@pachucosupply) hats and brand. At Pachuco Supply headquarters we sit and talk to Gilbert about the sacrifices involved in juggling multiple careers, identifying the source of frustrations to limit projection, the differences in being raised chicano vs raising chicano, and more. Sure, the business might have over 136,000 Instagram followers and 16K+ on his personal account but I think the most important thing is he’s finds a way to still be an active husband to Cinthya and active father Frida. The Creative Dad Pod Hosted by Adrian Huerta Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. It's The Creative Dad Pod for the creative dad bod. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta (@drianhuerta).

52 min

04/21/2023

Episode 2: Joshua Sandoval - Art Director at Born in June Creative

Published illustrator, art direct, graphic designer and small business owner, Joshua Sandoval is not only life partner with Betsey Cardenas but he’s also co-partner of the Born in June Creative Studio with her. This creative dad has two wonderful kids, Mia who is 17 and James who is 9. Even though Joshua works in a unique situation, he is not alone. His son James has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism. Autism meaning a variety of developmental differences in social interactions, communication and behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention it has been estimated that 1 in 44 children has been identified to have ASD. The care of a child on the spectrum is vital and this present dad is here for all of it. Please welcome to the pod, Joshua Sandoval. The Creative Dad Pod Hosted by Adrian Huerta Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. It's The Creative Dad Pod for the creative dad bod. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta.

1h 3m

02/12/2023

Ivan Trejo - Chef and owner of Mastica

Our guest on this episode of The Creative Dad Pod is multifaceted daddy, Ivan Trejo. Owner and operator of the pop-up experience turned restaurant experience, Mastica. His new reataurant is creating food with flavors as diverse and fused together as Southern California. Or as Ivan best describes it, "A world chew" The graphic art, photography, and videography are all done along with the food execution by him. Much like everyone on the food come up with little to no budget for marketing, Ivan was implementing his creative background in visual art into his business. Join us as we talk to this creative dad about keeping up with Mateo and Susana while opening up a restaurant, his dad going through cancer, approaching fatherhood making him run towards Mastica instead of away from it, and the loneliness of helping deliver a child during a pandemic. Ivan Terjo Chef, owner of Mastica IG: @masticacalifornia & @eyevantrejo The Creative Dad Pod Hosted by Adrian Huerta Thecreativedadpod.com Facebook The Creative Dad Pod Instagram: @thecreativedadpod TikTok: @thecreativedadpod It’s the potty-mouth safe space for balancing daddy duties & creative careers. Let’s get into with artists, creatives and business pros that have similar hardships and victories in fatherhood. It's The Creative Dad Pod for the creative dad bod. Hosted by 5 time Emmy winning videographer/documentarian, and 1 time daddy, Adrian Huerta.

1h 2m

02/12/2023

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Episodes

Episode 6.1 Artos Saucedo - Open Gallery Co-owner

Episode 6.2 - Artos Saucedo - Co-owner of Open Gallery

Episode 5: Edgar Nava - Co-owner of Correa's Mariscos & Cocina

Episode 4: Art Meza - Photographer

Episode 3: Gilbert Marquez-Pachuco Supply, Ilegal Mezcal ambasador

Episode 2: Joshua Sandoval - Art Director at Born in June Creative

Ivan Trejo - Chef and owner of Mastica

The Creative Dad Pod trailer

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