Creative Repute: Unmistakable Podcast

Creative Repute

UP is the show for people and organizations ready to be seen and ready to rise. Our purpose is to help leaders, creatives, and brands rise up, show up, and level up in the world. Each episode examines what it takes to build, not just maintain, a reputation that is confident, elevated, and impossible to ignore. Through bold conversations, honest insights, and unorthodox approaches to design, strategy, and storytelling, UP challenges you to step into your power and bring others up with you. This is where identity becomes an impact. This is where you rise. This is UP.

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  1. Nov 2

    Episode 7: Turning Creative Ideas Into Thriving Businesses | Kashief Butler Founder of Nosey Palate

    What does it take to turn a creative idea into a business that lasts?In Episode 7 of Creative Repute’s UP Podcast, host Nile Livingston sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Kashief Butler, founder of Nosey Palate, a Philadelphia-based wine tasting membership community bringing people together through memorable experiences.From wine tasting bingo and cocktail-making events to building a loyal community, Kashief shares how his entrepreneurial journey began, the challenges of running multiple businesses, and why creativity continues to shape his approach to entrepreneurship.Together, Nile and Kashief explore what happens when others copy your ideas, how to protect your creative work, the importance of building genuine relationships, and what it means to leave a lasting legacy.Kashief also shares a look at Nosey Palate's new website, developed by Creative Repute, and an upcoming cocktail book created in collaboration with Philadelphia artists, photographers, and mixologists.🍇 BONUS: A Tour of Cedarvale WineryStick around for a special visit to Cedarvale Winery in Logan Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, just outside Philadelphia!Nile meets the family behind the vineyard to learn how their multigenerational farm, established in 1905, evolved into a winery. Discover how they produce wines using estate-grown grapes and locally sourced fruit, the challenges of running a family business, and what makes this South Jersey destination special.🎙️ In This Episode:- Turning creative ideas into sustainable businesses- Building a membership-based wine tasting community- Protecting original ideas and navigating competition- Growing an audience through word of mouth and authentic relationships- Overcoming setbacks and adapting during the pandemic- Collaborating with Philadelphia artists and entrepreneurs- Building a legacy through creativity and community- Exploring the history of a family-owned South Jersey winery🍷 Nosey Palate | Wine Tasting Membership & Experienceshttps://www.noseypalate.com/🍇 Cedarvale Winery | Logan Township, New Jerseyhttps://cedarvalewinery.com/💻 Nosey Palate, Kashief Butler, Client Testimonialhttps://www.creativerepute.com/testimonial/nosey-palate-testimonial/🎨 Creative Repute Design Agencyhttps://www.creativerepute.com/🎙️ About the Unmistakable Podcast (UP)UP is a podcast by Creative Repute Design Agency exploring creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the people building meaningful work in their communities. Hosted by Nile Livingston, each episode brings thoughtful conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers sharing their experiences, challenges, and perspectives.👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a creative, entrepreneur, or business owner who would enjoy the conversation.#UP #UnmistakablePodcast #CreativeRepute #NoseyPalate #KashiefButler #NileLivingston #Entrepreneurship #PhiladelphiaEntrepreneurs #CreativeBusiness #WineTasting #CedarvaleWinery

  2. Jul 2

    Episode 5: How to Lead in Exhausting Times | Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, author, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Build It Boldly

    In this episode of the Unmistakable Podcast, Nile Livingston and Kristina Hernandez sit down with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, author, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Build It Boldly, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, community, entrepreneurship, and living with purpose during uncertain times. Drawing from her experience building the award winning social enterprise Grant Blvd and writing Build It Boldly and The Leader's Work, Dr. Kimberly shares lessons on ethical storytelling, sustainable business, raising capital, marketing with integrity, protecting optimism, and leading with moral courage. Together, they explore why community is something we create through action, how to discover your own front line, and why making space for reflection is essential to meaningful leadership. The conversation also highlights Dr. Kimberly's upcoming Leader's Table Workshop and the creative collaboration behind The Leader's Work, a leadership workbook designed by Creative Repute. Whether you're building a business, leading an organization, or looking for hope in challenging times, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement to keep moving forward with intention. Learn more about Dr. Kimberly McGlonn:https://builditboldly.com Listen to more episodes:https://creativerepute.com/podcast Topics Covered • Leadership and moral courage• Building community through action• Entrepreneurship and social impact• Ethical marketing and storytelling• Protecting optimism in difficult times• Sustainable business practices• Finding purpose through service• Creativity and intentional leadership #DrKimberlyMcGlonn #BuildItBoldly #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Community #SocialImpact #CreativeRepute #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #SmallBusiness #Nonprofit #Purpose #Optimism

    Episode 5: How to Lead in Exhausting Times | Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, author, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Build It Boldly
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    The Unmistakable Podcast is a conversation series featuring leaders across organizations who are reshaping what impact looks like in the modern world. While their public work is visible, the real story lives behind the decisions, processes, and infrastructure required to make that work possible. On UP, we talk about the upward mobility in business where ideas become systems, systems become strategy, and strategy becomes public impact. It’s the space where clarity is built, tensions surface, decisions matter, and the unseen work determines whether the outcome truly serves the community. This podcast explores those overlooked layers, the technology that supports accessible communication, the operations behind mission-driven growth, the design systems that maintain organizational consistency, and the strategic frameworks that help leaders make high-stakes decisions under pressure. UP centers development, digital transformation, accessibility, equity-driven technology, data-informed storytelling, and the tools organizations need to operate with clarity and purpose. Each episode spotlights a leader navigating real constraints: limited budgets, evolving technology, community expectations, and the pressure of public trust. Through honest, grounded dialogue, guests reveal the choices that shaped their visibility, their system design, their community relationships, and their long-term impact. UP positions Creative Repute as a strategic partner, fluent in design systems, technology workflows, accessibility standards, digital infrastructure, and mission-aligned development. This is a show about leadership under pressure… and the unmistakable decisions that shape the future.

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UP is the show for people and organizations ready to be seen and ready to rise. Our purpose is to help leaders, creatives, and brands rise up, show up, and level up in the world. Each episode examines what it takes to build, not just maintain, a reputation that is confident, elevated, and impossible to ignore. Through bold conversations, honest insights, and unorthodox approaches to design, strategy, and storytelling, UP challenges you to step into your power and bring others up with you. This is where identity becomes an impact. This is where you rise. This is UP.