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Dennis Ryan Smith
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What drives someone to pick up a camera, or a microphone, a notepad, a paintbrush, or a musical instrument, and create something to share with the world? In this show, I delve into the minds of everyday content creators from every corner of the internet from Artists and YouTubers to Musicians, Podcasters, Authors and Writers and more to talk about what inspires them to pour their time, energy, heart, and souls into their art.

  1. Ep. 015 The Historical Conjurer ft. Professor DR Schreiber

    07/19/2021

    Ep. 015 The Historical Conjurer ft. Professor DR Schreiber

    "I try to raise the profile of magic from being a puzzle, up to being an art form. Where it's not just me presenting a bunch of random magic tricks, but instead I try to tell a story about a time period and about people and the characters that were alive during that time period. To really understand what was going on in magic at that time. " ~Professor DR Schreiber  From Portland, Oregon my guest this episode has taken the art of stage magic and elevated it to historical proportions. Bad pun aside I had the pleasure of talking to Professor DR Schreiber otherwise known as The Historical Conjurer. We talked about his unique magic show and how he combined a life-long love of performing magic tricks with a penchant for the Victorian and Regency eras to create an entertaining and informative look at the history behind stage magic. A window in a bygone era that gave rise to the modern magic shows we see today. You can find more about Professor DR Schreiber, his shows and appearances as well as the work he does within the broader magic community on his website, HistoricalConjurer.com If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com *Thumbnail Photo Credit: Photo by Phobeus Photo

    1h 31m
  2. Ep. 014 Can Conversation Be An Artform ft. Caleb Versus Self

    07/11/2021

    Ep. 014 Can Conversation Be An Artform ft. Caleb Versus Self

    "People sometimes need someone else to unlock that story inside of them. There are ways you can guide a conversation to allow someone to open that door and speak freely in such a way that becomes ultimately interesting." ~ Caleb  My guest for this episode is the host of the Caleb Versus Self podcast. Caleb and I have been professional colleagues and friends for a few years now and more recently we've been creative collaborators in the podcast space. Caleb has developed a conversational style of interviewing that goes far beyond just featuring a guest. Digging deeper into the motivations and perspectives of interesting people from all walks of life and unique experiences. We talked about how he approaches researching potential guests to how he crafts these compelling conversations. Most importantly to me, we aired out our ongoing debate and differing views of Caleb's insistence that he is NOT, in fact, a Creator despite my assertions that he most definitely is. Take a listen and judge for yourself. You can hear Caleb's conversations with interesting folks from all sorts of unique and interesting backgrounds for yourself HERE: Caleb Versus Self If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com

    1h 27m
  3. Ep. 013 Walking The Many Paths Of The Writer ft. Diane Telgen

    07/02/2021

    Ep. 013 Walking The Many Paths Of The Writer ft. Diane Telgen

    "The story is all in your head, and the trick about writing is figuring out what bit of what's in your head you need to put on the page for the reader to understand what your trying to do." ~Diane Telgen My guest this episode is writer and editor Diane Telgen. Not only did Diane share her journey to becoming the author of a "Ghostly Tales" children's book series, but she also gave us a window into the world of becoming a published writer as well an editor who works with other writers in the professional space. Diane's unique perspective reveals how there's more than one path to becoming a published author.   You can find more information on Diane's work and the editing services that she offers on her website at DianeTelgen.com If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com

    51 min
  4. Ep. 012 Be* Heard While Helping Others ft. Bethany Dwyer

    06/26/2021

    Ep. 012 Be* Heard While Helping Others ft. Bethany Dwyer

    "Changing someone from the inside, getting to the root of it and then transforming that into something that can benefit their life, that is the other part of my fuel." ~Bethany Dwyer From L.A. my guest this episode is Comic, Actor, Writer, Director, Podcaster, and Professional Communication Coach, Bethany Dwyer.  Bethany joined me to share her journey as a stand-up comedian and a working actor in Hollywood. As well as her creative partnership with her boyfriend Sean. And how a harrowing moment as the victim of a violent robbery changed her outlook on life and revealed her true mission as a creator and a performer.  You can find out about all of Bethany's work, upcoming gigs, as well as get information on the Be* Heard Communication Coaching services that she offers all on her website at Bethanydywer.com If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com

    1h 5m
  5. Ep. 011 You've Got To Really Do The Graft ft. Eric Walker

    06/17/2021

    Ep. 011 You've Got To Really Do The Graft ft. Eric Walker

    "If you love it enough, you'll do it. Nothing will stop you from doing it." ~ Eric Walker From the UK my guest this episode is singer-songwriter, Eric Walker. Eric joined me to share his journey of being a self-taught musician who put in the work to learn, grow and build himself into an award-winning, professional, working artist and being recognized for his unique blend of British folk, contemporary pop, rock, and even country music influences. You can hear all of Eric's music here on his Spotify page and follow Eric's journey connecting with his growing fanbase on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ericwalkeruk/ If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com

    36 min
  6. Ep. 010 Never Taking Success For Granted ft. Phantom of Darkness

    06/09/2021

    Ep. 010 Never Taking Success For Granted ft. Phantom of Darkness

    "Every time I think of where I could be in my mind, it motivates me to work even harder than I have ever before in my life." ~Phantom My guest this episode is youtube ghost story narrator Phantom of Darkness who I have the pleasure of knowing as my good friend Chris. We talked about "Phantom's" craft and how he has built a successful channel and following on Youtube narrating scary stories. His process, inspirations, how he views his relationship with his fans and followers, and his always seeking to learn and better himself and his content. You can check out all of Phantom of Darkness's videos on his youtube channel Here:https://www.youtube.com/phantomofdarkness If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch!

    54 min
  7. Ep. 009 Little Wins Become Big Accomplishments ft. Rose Thornberry

    06/04/2021

    Ep. 009 Little Wins Become Big Accomplishments ft. Rose Thornberry

    Being true to who you really are, and not following the crowd. It may sound cliche' but remaining true to yourself can be a struggle when trying to break into the music business. My guest today is tackling those challenges head-on.  From Detroit, MI my guest today is singer/songwriter Rose Thornberry. Rose shared her experiences pursuing her passion for music, how she strives to be her authentic self in all of her creative projects, and what it took to bring her debut EP "Mango Juice" to life. You can hear that track and check out all of Rose's work here: https://linktr.ee/rose__thornberry. If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon pagehttps://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch and let's talk about having you on as a guest! 69dey636

    40 min
  8. Ep. 008 Wait, You Have How Many YouTube Channels? ft. Chris J Asher

    05/31/2021

    Ep. 008 Wait, You Have How Many YouTube Channels? ft. Chris J Asher

    Using the Youtube platform for something more than just trying to grow a following, but also as a tool to develop new skills and test out new ideas and techniques. My guest today is a good friend, Chris J Asher. Chris is a business owner, web developer, musician, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and YouTube content creator. But just how many YouTube channels does Chris actually have? You might be surprised at the number and how he's used each channel in different ways for different reasons. Here are just a few of the places you can find Chris's work that we discussed in today's episode: https://www.youtube.com/chrisjasher https://www.youtube.com/ratschitteindustries If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon pagehttps://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch and let's talk about having you on as a guest!

    1h 3m
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What drives someone to pick up a camera, or a microphone, a notepad, a paintbrush, or a musical instrument, and create something to share with the world? In this show, I delve into the minds of everyday content creators from every corner of the internet from Artists and YouTubers to Musicians, Podcasters, Authors and Writers and more to talk about what inspires them to pour their time, energy, heart, and souls into their art.

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    Dennis Ryan Smith
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