In this episode of All the Things Real, Melissa sits down with Arizona native and Emmy Award winning producer Alex Thomas, the artist behind the music project Juno Empire. Alex shares his journey growing up in the east Valley, discovering rock music as a teenager, and how a passion for creativity eventually led him from Northern Arizona University to working in the film and music world.

The conversation explores creativity, building something of your own, and what it means to pursue art in an authentic way. Alex also talks about his current work with Juno Empire, the process behind writing and producing music, and what he’s working toward next.

It’s an honest conversation about creativity, growth, and finding inspiration in everyday life here in Arizona.