Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers.
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Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers.
Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com
Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers
CREATOR: The Podcast
30 minutes
3 months ago
Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers
Wade Holland (@wadeholland) and Abby Wren (@abbywrenartistry), the adventure-art duo behind Wrenegade Media (@wrenegademedia), join CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss revolutionizing brand partnerships through collaborative creativity. As two creators with experience on the agency side, Wade and Abby reveal how brands can elevate their content and the common mistakes they see brands make that waters down good creative. Host Ross Borden explores their journey from individual creators to founding a creative agency, diving into Abby's transformation from behind-the-scenes makeup artist to viral face-painting activist, and Wade's evolution from adventure host to creative director. Whether you're a creator looking to scale beyond individual channels or simply interested in authentic storytelling that drives social impact, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on building purpose-driven content that cuts through digital noise.
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00:00 - Introduction to Abby Wren and Wade Holland
01:52 - Living in the Sonoran Desert
03:25 - The Love Story: How Wade and Abby Met
08:54 - Abby's Journey with Alopecia and Makeup Artistry
11:50 - Becoming a Professional Makeup Artist
14:38 - Using Art for Alopecia Awareness
16:37 - Building Renegade Creative Agency
18:22 - Partnership with GoPro Mountain Games
19:58 - Advice to Brands on Creative Campaigns
21:24 - Taking Creative Risks and Failing Fast
25:53 - The Challenge of Brand Approval Processes
27:28 - Less Cooks in the Kitchen Philosophy
28:24 - Closing and Future Plans
CREATOR: The Podcast
Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers.
Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com