City Stage & Friends

In this episode, we dive into the creative mind behind Frank & Harvey, exploring the power of uncertainty, the role of AI in daily work, and the journey of rebranding a company. We discuss what fuels creativity and practical advice for businesses looking to craft engaging content. Plus, we uncover the process of building a brand identity from the ground up.

From picture videos and dance recitals in middle school, to traveling the country and working with Fortune 500 companies, Greg & Michael have been working together in the corporate video world for 30 years.

All things filmmaking! Seth discusses his process for writing, idea creation, as well as running his video production company called Anomaly Video. Seth also recently started a YouTube skit channel called Write, Film, Edit, to help sharpen his storytelling skills.

Taylor is a photographer and video producer who's worked in a variety of creative roles. Most recently he started a Youtube channel focusing on taking photography and video creation to the next level while becoming the best version of yourself, as described on his channel.

Paramedics, fire-fighters, social media content creators, and owners in a local Rockford coffee company, Fire Department Coffee. Jason and Brent discus everything from creating content, to their daily routines at the fire station.

Jillian Love is a content marketing specialist at Woods Equipment. She is also a writer and former journalist. We go in depth on her career in journalism as well as her current role in marketing.

Julia has worked on numerous feature films and commercial projects as a set dresser and production assistant on network shows. We talk about her time living in Hollywood and what it takes to work in one of the most versatile roles on set as a set dresser!

4 Billions views, hundreds of millions in add revenue, Scott is the former writer and director for Purple Mattress. In this episode we break down some of the ads Purple created and discuss his marketing and writing process.

Tom Ciciura has worked in a variety of roles on Hollywood films, network shows, and commercial productions and his long list of IMDB credits features some of the most well known films with top talent. Along with being a cinematographer, camera and steadycam operator, Tom also has his own rental company called 2nd Cine.

Jordan chance is a Rockford DJ and owner of Luxe Productions. In this inspirational conversation we discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and how his company facilitated two events for the president of the United States recently here in Illinois!