Creative Ambiance

David Rivera, Creative Director of The Hundreds, breaks down why success in streetwear — and in any creative field — takes years of consistency, persistence, and evolution. In this clip, he explains why chasing the “quick win” is a trap, and how patience and long-term vision are the real keys to building something lasting.

David Rivera has spent 14+ years shaping one of the most important streetwear brands ever — and his story is proof that persistence, curiosity, and vision will take you further than “overnight success” ever could.

We talk building creative confidence, keeping a heritage brand relevant, storytelling through fashion, and what it means to be a Latino creative in today’s world.

Creative Ambiance

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David Rivera

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidrivera4/

Website: www.thehundreds.com

Video Chapters

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Golden Era of Streetwear

4:30 “One Day I’ll Run This Brand”

6:30 Creating a Timeless Brand

9:20 Creating Through Stories

15:00 From Intern to Creative Director

22:30 Work v. Personal Life

25:30 Creative Upbringing

33:30 Creating Freely

38:30 How ‘The Hundreds’ Stays Relevant

41:30 Transparency

46:00 Creating Through Storytelling

51:00 Kid of Immigrants

1:00:00 Building Your Own Brand

1:06:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs

1:10:00 Staying Inspired

1:17:30 David’s Philosophy

1:20:00 What’s to Come

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Creative Ambiance

In this clip, Joe Kay breaks down how he stays focused, consistent, and locked in—especially when the distractions are loud and the motivation isn’t there. From routine to mindset, he shares what keeps him moving with intention.

In this clip, Bella Fiasco opens up about what it's like to build something real while surrounded by doubt, noise, and negativity. Whether it’s criticism, silence, or being underestimated—she’s used all of it as fuel to keep going.

In this powerful clip, Bella Fiasco opens up about what it was like coming up in an industry that didn’t always value her identity, until it became a trend. She reflects on how cultural representation has shifted, the line between appreciation and appropriation, and why authenticity still matters more than aesthetics.

In this episode of Creative Ambiance, Bella opens up about breaking into a male-dominated industry, building a brand with intention, and why authenticity always wins. We talk music roots, mental health, DJ culture, self-management, and what it really means to be "all in."

Creative Ambiance

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193

Bella Fiasco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbellafiasco/

Twitter: https://x.com/DJBellaFiasco

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/djbellafiasco

Video Chapters

0:00 Intro

3:30 Developing a Reputation

8:00 Growing Up in Music

12:30 Bella’s Origins

17:00 Being a Female DJ

20:00 Doing What Works Best for You

30:00 Being a Visionary

34:00 Managing Your Own Career

42:00 Romanticizing Your Life

49:00 Mental Health

53:00 Bella Fiasco

56:00 Cultivating Experiences

1:09:00 Traits of DJs

1:13:00 Imposter Syndrome

1:18:00 Bella’s Future

1:27:00 The State of DJ Culture

1:39:00 Closing

Toney Handsome explains why women run the nightclub world.

Toney Handsome shares that Leon Thomas is working on house music—and why it just makes sense.

In this episode of Creative Ambiance, we sit down with Toney Handsome, the genre-defying DJ from Long Beach who’s carved a lane across hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music. As the official DJ for Leon Thomas, and a close collaborator with artists like Ty Dolla $ign, Channel Tres, Kaytranada, and Wax Motif, Toney shares how he’s built a career rooted in taste, versatility, and authenticity.

We talk about what makes a party unforgettable, why DJs need to treat themselves like brands, and the importance of curating your own scene (like his signature event, Had To Be There). Plus, we get into Pisces energy, the state of music in 2025, and why it’s okay to like both Kendrick and Drake.

Creative Ambiance

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambiancepodcast

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ambiance/id1466436193

Toney Handsome

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toneyhandsome/

Website: https://linktr.ee/Toneyhandsome

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/toneyhandsome

0:00 Intro

3:00 Balancing Hip Hop & EDM

11:00 Is Stems Bad for DJs?

15:00 Tastefulness

20:00 Admiration for other DJs

30:00 Treating Yourself Like a Brand

42:00 Leon Thomas

46:00 Sports & Music

53:00 Life Outside of Music

1:03:30 Had to Be There Party

1:15:30 2025 & Beyond

1:26:00 Pisces Energy

1:29:00 Closing