Silo Creative Podcast

Silo Creative Community

Our purpose is to build a space for creatives to feel at home & we believe that mission starts with investing in relationships. We have conversations with incredible creatives to discuss their experiences, lessons they've learned, and the tough parts of being a creative. Can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired! Settle in as we discuss building community, creative business, problem-solving, following your passions, branding, the creator economy, photography, mental health, identity, creative marketing, and filmmaking. Learn more about us at: austingingerich.com/silo

  1. 02/13/2025

    How Creative Community Can Change Lives

    Austin & Devon discuss the inner workings of what working with Silo is like, from marketing flow to how we ground ourselves in our day to day work. Devon tells his stories about how he got involved and how creativity has changed his life to a point where he is now working full time freelance in his preferred field. See Devon's work here: https://www.instagram.com/devonlinvillemedia/ THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUNE&ROOK PHOTO! Book your session today!https://www.runerook.com/about/ READ OUR NEWSLETTER FOR CREATIVES- that sends you monthly inspiration, sneak peeks at our next events, and more! 📬 Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/f6e0c2828271/silo-landing GET IN TOUCH: 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/silo.us🤷🏼‍♂️ Austin's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/austingingerich💻 Austin's Website: https://www.austingingerich.comJOIN OUR COMMUNITY on Discord:☀️https://discord.gg/GHy4wpAuAh REACH OUT:🌎 Work with us: umbrellaofsilo@gmail.com🔍 Our Website: https://www.austingingerich.com/siloABOUT US:⚡️We're on a journey to provide resources & bring creatives together in Pennsylvania. 00:00:00 Intro to Devon and Silo Podcast 00:00:58 Devon's Background and Education 00:02:39 Early Career and Burnout 00:03:26 Exploring Creative Passions 00:05:30 Diving Deeper into Photography and Design 00:06:59 Art Director for Student News Magazine 00:09:45 Side Hustle and Discovering Silo 00:12:39 First Silo Event: Where the Wild Things Grow 00:16:45 Making Connections and Community at Silo 00:27:00 Silo as a Creative Sandbox 00:31:30 Breaking the Ice at Silo Captures 00:37:00 Making Connections and Feeling Welcome 00:40:20 Silo Discord and First-Timer Advice 00:47:00 Devin's Journey with Silo and Podcast Production 00:50:20 Working with Austin and Silo 00:51:20 The Podcast Production Process 00:55:00 Lessons Learned and Future Goals 00:59:00 The Value of Silo and Creative Diversity 01:02:20 Appreciation and Community Impact 01:03:30 Final Thoughts and Invitation to Silo

    49 min
  2. From $750 to $9K Weddings: The Pricing Playbook

    01/30/2025

    From $750 to $9K Weddings: The Pricing Playbook

    Sarah Benner is a luxury wedding photographer in the Philadelphia, PA. area. In this episode, Sarah shares her 15 years of industry experience, emphasizing human connection and authentic experiences - which is so counter cultural to how weddings have been moving towards high production events. If you are a younger wedding photographer, this conversation is for you. See Sarah's work here: https://www.instagram.com/perigeephotoco/ THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUNE&ROOK PHOTO! Book your session today! https://www.runerook.com/about/ READ OUR NEWSLETTER FOR CREATIVES- that sends you monthly inspiration, sneak peeks at our next events, and more! 📬 Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/f6e0c2828271/silo-landing GET IN TOUCH: 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/silo.us 🤷🏼‍♂️ Austin's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/austingingerich 💻 Austin's Website: https://www.austingingerich.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY on Discord: ☀️https://discord.gg/GHy4wpAuAh REACH OUT: 🌎 Work with us: umbrellaofsilo@gmail.com 🔍 Our Website: https://www.austingingerich.com/silo ABOUT US: ⚡️We're on a journey to provide resources & bring creatives together in Pennsylvania. Chapters: 00:00:01 - Intro to Sarah Benner 00:00:17 - Unique Tongue Talent 00:00:41 - Passion for Humanity 00:00:52 - Human Connection is Key 00:01:33 - Countering Basic Experiences 00:01:57 - Giving Her Heart to Clients 00:02:19 - Intentional Consultation Questions 00:03:30 - Being Yourself in Business 00:04:25 - Attracting Ideal Clients 00:05:00 - Documentary Wedding Photography 00:06:39 - For the People, Not the Portfolio 00:07:56 - Projecting Stress onto Clients 00:11:40 - Early Career Gear Mistakes 00:14:45 - Full-Time Leap & Early Challenges 00:16:22 - Pricing Strategy 00:21:07 - Vendor Relationships 00:22:52 - Giving Photos to Vendors 00:24:18 - Vendor Communication 00:26:23 - The Fountain Incident 00:31:37 - Building a Vendor Community 00:34:24 - Photo and Video Cohesion 00:36:43 - Wedding Industry Education 00:38:54 - Investing in Education Wisely 00:40:33 - The Importance of Experience 00:41:54 - Licensing and Regulations 00:43:04 - The Problem with Paid Publications 00:46:34 - Early Education Mistakes 00:47:36 - The Importance of Market 00:49:20 - Dangers of Online Coaches 00:51:07 - Being Burned by a "Guru" 00:52:45 - The Plateau 00:56:54 - Adopting a False Personality 01:00:12 - Ego vs. Egoless Choices 01:01:53 - Stalking Venues on Instagram 01:03:45 - Authenticity in Business 01:05:27 - Slowing Down and Valuing Connection 01:06:25 - Advice for New Photographers 01:07:17 - The Importance of Lighting 01:08:08 - Gear and Lenses 01:13:02 - Experimenting with Lenses 01:14:04 - The Love for 35mm Lens 01:16:52 - Editing Style Evolution 01:20:12 - True-to-Color Editing 01:22:25 - Editing Techniques 01:24:37 - Secret to Her Style 01:27:31 - Film vs Digital 01:28:45 - Studio Plug 01:32:20 - Outro

    1h 40m
  3. How To Be Rich With $0 In Your Accounts

    01/23/2025

    How To Be Rich With $0 In Your Accounts

    Caleb Robertson is an accomplished filmmaker and author from York, PA. In this episode, Caleb & Austin wrestle with seasons of struggle and lack and work to decipher where in their stories lies the HOPE that we all desire. Hope is an important through line that connects humanity, so representing it well comes with immense weight. READ OUR NEWSLETTER FOR CREATIVES- that sends you monthly inspiration, sneak peeks at our next events, and more! 📬 Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/f6e0c2828271/silo-landing GET IN TOUCH: 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/silo.us 🤷🏼‍♂️ Austin's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/austingingerich 💻 Austin's Website: https://www.austingingerich.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY on Discord: ☀️https://discord.gg/GHy4wpAuAh REACH OUT: 🌎 Work with us: umbrellaofsilo@gmail.com 🔍 Our Website: https://www.austingingerich.com/silo ABOUT US: ⚡️We're on a journey to provide resources & bring creatives together in Pennsylvania. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Caleb's Introduction and Background 00:04:00 - Early T-Shirt Business and Career Shift 00:05:00 - Agency Job and Creative Struggles 00:06:00 - Entrepreneurial Roots and the Desire for Freedom 00:07:00 - Self-Created Prison and the Desire for Freedom 00:09:00 - Death to Self and Moving Beyond Personal Limits 00:10:00 - The Starving Artist Myth and Feast or Famine Reality 00:11:00 - Financial Highs and Debt Payoff 00:12:00 - Recurring Cycles of Financial Instability 00:14:00 - Current Financial Situation and Anxiety 00:15:00 - The Body Remembers and Overcoming Negative Cycles 00:16:00 - Trusting Again and Creative Output 00:17:00 - Focusing on Creative Supply and Overcoming Incompletion 00:18:00 - The Fear of Being a YouTuber 00:20:00 - YouTube as a Form of Self-Processing 00:21:00 - Reflecting on Life's Trajectory and Purpose 00:23:00 - Considering Comedy and Stage Presence 00:24:00 - Why YouTube? Authenticity & Connection 00:30:00 - The Podcast as a Space for Deeper Conversations 00:37:00 - The Podcast as a Sandbox for Authentic Expression 00:41:00 - Podcast Launch and Funding 00:46:00 - Sharing the Hard Parts of the Story 00:47:00 - Truth Always Comes Out 00:50:00 - Transparency and Vulnerability 00:52:00 - The Importance of a Job and Artistic Expression 00:55:00 - Creativity and Work 00:56:00 - Advice for Aspiring Full-Time Creatives 01:03:00 - Advice for College Students and Content Creation 01:06:00 - The Importance of Hope 01:09:00 - The Tension of What's Next 01:10:00 - Coping Mechanisms and Hiding

    1h 19m
  4. 01/16/2025

    The Secret to Creative Growth in 2025

    Helen Tafesse is an outstanding creative director and visionary in Lancaster, PA. She believes people are starved for genuine connections and because of this, Helen is passionate about creating spaces and moments where people feel curiosity, joy, and connection that reminds them of deeper things that actually matter. We explore the complexities of human emotions and the REAL secret to maturing as an artist. See Helen's work here: https://www.instagram.com/olderwiser.co/ Thank you Pursuit Co-working for sponsoring this episode! Book your tour today: https://pursuitcoworking.com/take-a-tour READ OUR NEWSLETTER FOR CREATIVES- that sends you monthly inspiration, sneak peeks at our next events, and more! 📬 Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/f6e0c2828271/silo-landing GET IN TOUCH: 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/silo.us 🤷🏼‍♂️ Austin's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/austingingerich 💻 Austin's Website: https://www.austingingerich.com JOIN OUR COMMUNITY on Discord: ☀️https://discord.gg/GHy4wpAuAh REACH OUT: 🌎 Work with us: umbrellaofsilo@gmail.com 🔍 Our Website: https://www.austingingerich.com/silo ABOUT US: ⚡️We're on a journey to provide resources & bring creatives together in Pennsylvania. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome Back, Helen Tafesse 00:41 - Identity and Self-Perception 03:40 - The Pressure to Be "One Thing" 06:03 - Social Media's Influence on Identity 07:18 - The Nuances of Personality 09:15 - Maturing and Coming to Terms with Past Selves 10:54 - Looking at the Past with Compassion 14:47 - It Is What It Is 15:51 - A Year Later: Reflecting on Changes 17:10 - Shifting from Exploration to Purpose 18:05 - The Coffee House Fundraiser 20:00 - The Impact of the Coffee House and New Opportunities 22:13 - Giving Yourself Permission to Move Forward 23:58 - Transforming a Space 24:46 - Eden's Success and Vision 27:05 - The Power of Vision and Action 28:57 - Taking Action, Even in Silence 30:59 - Not Everyone Wants to Be Full-Time Creative 33:04 - The Pressure to Keep Building and Monetizing 36:00 - Life Without Imposed Identity 36:49 - Comforting Your Past Self 38:02 - Being Reckless and Learning from Mistakes 39:19 - Nurturing as a Newer Idea 40:59 - The Importance of Genuine Connection 42:00 - Creating Curiosity and Seeking Truth 43:07 - Truth is Always Within Reach 43:45 - The Slow Burn Approach 45:05 - Creating Environments in Times of Need 47:11 - The Journey Forward: Embracing the Unknown 49:14 - Having Control, Even When Feeling Out of Control 50:14 - Carrying Tension and Choosing Growth 51:30 - There is Always a Way Through 54:03 - Encouragement and the Power of Self Work 56:00 - Conclusion

    52 min

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Our purpose is to build a space for creatives to feel at home & we believe that mission starts with investing in relationships. We have conversations with incredible creatives to discuss their experiences, lessons they've learned, and the tough parts of being a creative. Can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired! Settle in as we discuss building community, creative business, problem-solving, following your passions, branding, the creator economy, photography, mental health, identity, creative marketing, and filmmaking. Learn more about us at: austingingerich.com/silo