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August 27You May Also Like: Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana
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How often do we overlook our own leadership because no one has given it a title?
And what changes when someone recognizes what is already within us before we are ready to claim it for ourselves?
Those two questions sit at the center of Season 1, Episode 4 of Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana, where host Tina Eliana sits down with entrepreneur, author, and podcaster Julie Lokun, JD, for a conversation titled "How to Recognize Your Everyday Leadership." It is a personal, unfiltered discussion about self-trust, courage, judgment, vulnerability, belief, and influence — and about the leadership so many of us practice long before we ever recognize it as leadership at all.
Because leadership does not suddenly appear the moment we get a promotion, a platform, or permission. It is already there, in the way we show up, long before anyone hands us a title.
About This Episode
Leadership is usually framed as something that happens after — after the promotion, after the platform, after someone in charge decides you're ready. This episode of Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana pushes back on that idea entirely. Tina Eliana and Julie Lokun spend the hour making the case that leadership is something most of us are already doing, quietly, in the decisions nobody sees — and that the real turning point isn't earning the title, it's finally recognizing what was already true.
Julie Lokun is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcaster, and the founder of The Mediacasters, an omni-media company built to help entrepreneurs and creatives amplify their voices through podcasting, publishing, and public speaking. She is also the founder of Cre8tive Con and co-founder, alongside Dr. JC Doornick, of Dragonfly Podcast Academy, where entrepreneurs learn how to launch, grow, and monetize their own podcasts. Her guiding philosophy — own your ecosystem, don't rent your audience — runs underneath everything she builds, and it shows up throughout this conversation.
What makes this episode especially layered is the history between the two women at the table. Julie is one of the people who recognized Tina's potential and believed in her message before Tina fully understood where that message could lead. That backstory adds a second dimension to the conversation: this isn't just two leadership voices theorizing about influence in the abstract. It's a real example of it, playing out between the two people discussing it.
Julie speaks candidly about the point in her life when living according to everyone else's expectations stopped being sustainable — the moment the gap between what she was performing and what she actually wanted became too wide to keep ignoring. From there, she and Tina dig into instinct, emotion, sound judgment, and the uncomfortable truth that confidence doesn't protect any of us from a blind spot. Competence and self-awareness are not the same thing, and this episode sits directly in that gap.
Key Themes Explored in This Episode
Tina and Julie explore questions that reach far beyond a job title, including:
What does everyday leadership look like before anyone calls it leadership? Long before a title is attached, leadership shows up in follow-through, in the choices made when no one is watching, and in the willingness to take responsibility for outcomes.

How much can one person's belief change another person's direction? Julie and Tina's own relationship becomes the case study — what it means to see potential in someone before they can fully see it in themselves, and how that early belief can reroute a career or a life.

What role should emotion play in leadership and business decisions? Rather than treating emotion as something to suppress in professional settings, the conversation reframes it as data — information that, ignored, tends to resurface as a blind spot later.

Why can intelligent, capable people still miss what is happening in front of them? Confidence and competence can coexist with a total blind spot. This episode dismantles the idea that being smart or accomplished makes anyone immune to missing the obvious.

How do shame and self-blame affect us after a blind spot? What happens in the aftermath matters as much as the blind spot itself — and Julie and Tina talk openly about the difference between accountability and self-punishment.
There are moments of laughter, reflection, and real vulnerability in this episode — the kind that may leave you reconsidering where you've already been leading without realizing it, and where you might still be waiting for a permission you no longer need.
Meet Julie Lokun, JD
Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant, and the founder of The Mediacasters LLC, an omni-media company built around one core belief: creators and entrepreneurs should own their ecosystem, not rent their audience.
Julie is also the co-founder of Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC, Dragonfly Podcast Academy, and Cre8tive Con, including its traveling OTR (On The Road) series, which brings Julie's Own Your Ecosystem framework directly to entrepreneurs and creatives across the country. She co-hosts two top-ranked shows: The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast alongside Dominick Domasky, and Get Obsessed Podcast alongside Mika Altidor — both of which rank in the top 0.05% of podcasts globally on Listen Notes and regularly chart in the top 5 on Apple Podcasts.
Julie holds a JD from John Marshall Law School/UIC, a BA in Journalism from Indiana University, and a Masters Certification in Life Coaching. She is also a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and MindValley.
Connect with Julie Lokun:
Full bio and links: jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com/julie-lokun

Explore her work: Cre8tive Con
About Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana
Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana is a leadership podcast exploring intentional leadership beyond titles, positions, and organizational charts. Here, the titles get left at the door.
Through candid conversations that span industries, communities, cultures, and lived experience, the show examines everyday decisions, relationships, courageous choices, self-awareness, influence, and personal responsibility — often long before anyone officially calls the person living them a "leader."
No pedestal. No pretending. Just meaningful conversations about how we show up, and the influence we carry whether or not we've claimed it yet.
Explore more episodes: www.jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com
About Tina Eliana
Tina Eliana is a Leadership and Learning Systems Advisor, author, speaker, podcast host, and community builder who helps individuals recognize the leader already within themselves — and helps organizations strengthen leadership across their teams.
A four-time WGU graduate and WGU Alumni Ambassador, Tina brings both an academic and a deeply personal lens to leadership development. She is also a patient advocate for Visual Snow Syndrome, an experience that informs the empathy and honesty she brings to every conversation on her show.
Across all of her work runs one simple belief: leadership isn't reserved for people with titles.
About Dominick Domasky
Dominick Domasky is Julie Lokun's longtime collaborator and co-host of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, one of the top-ranked shows in Julie's growing media ecosystem. Together, Julie and Dominick have built a show — and a broader creative partnership — centered on helping entrepreneurs think bigger about the media they build and the ecosystems they own.
If this episode's themes of leadership, self-recognition, and owning your own narrative resonated with you, The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast goes even deeper into what it takes to build and lead as a creative entrepreneur every single week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Episode 4 of Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana about? Season 1, Episode 4, titled "How to Recognize Your Everyday Leadership," features host Tina Eliana in conversation with Julie Lokun, JD, about self-trust, courage, judgment, vulnerability, belief, and the leadership many of us are already practicing before we recognize it in ourselves.
Who is Julie Lokun? Julie Lokun, JD, is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcaster, and the founder of The Mediacasters. She also founded Cre8tive Con and co-founded Dragonfly Podcast Academy with Dr. JC Doornick. She co-hosts The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast and Get Obsessed Podcast.
Who is Tina Eliana? Tina Eliana is a Leadership and Learning Systems Advisor, author, speaker, and podcast host of Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana. She is a four-time WGU graduate, a WGU Alumni Ambassador, and a patient advocate for Visual Snow Syndrome.
What is "everyday leadership"? As discussed in this episode, everyday leadership refers to the leadership we practice in ordinary, unglamorous moments — showing up consistently, taking responsibility, trusting our own judgment — long before any title, promotion, or platform officially names us a leader.
How does belief from another person change our direction? Julie and Tina's own relationship illustrates this directly: Julie recognized potential in Tina before Tina fully understood where her own message could lead. The episode explores how one person's early belief in another can reroute the direction of a career or a life.
Why do capable, intelligent people still develop blind spots? Confidence and competence do not guarantee self-awareness. The episode unpacks why smart, accomplished people can still miss what's directly in front of them, and why humility — not intelligence — is what closes that gap.
Where can I connect with Julie Lokun or learn more about her work? Visit her guest page at jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com/julie-lokun or explore her broader ecosystem, including Cre8tive Con, at www.cre8tivecon.com.
Where can I listen to more episodes of Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana? You can find the full catalog of episodes at www.jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com.
Is there a related podcast where Julie Lokun is the host? Yes — Julie co-hosts The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast with Dominick Domasky and Get Obsessed Podcast with Mika Altidor, both of which explore entrepreneurship, media, and building an owned audience ecosystem.
Join the Jam
If this conversation brings someone to mind — someone who may not yet recognize the leadership already within them — share this episode with them. It might be exactly the recognition they need.
Follow Jam Sessions With Tina Eliana wherever you listen, and turn on new-episode notifications when available.
After you listen, sit with this question: When did someone help you recognize the leader within yourself?
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31 min
August 24Kwame Christian on Compassionate Curiosity: The Negotiation Framework That Ends People-Pleasing for Good
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ABOUT THE EPISODE:
He was a people-pleaser who said "sounds good" while dying inside. Then a negotiation class he only picked because it "fit his schedule" rewired his entire nervous system — and turned Kwame Christian, Esq. into one of the most in-demand negotiators on the planet.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Kwame Christian — CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, host of Negotiate Anything (16M+ downloads, 1,700+ episodes, the #1 negotiation podcast in the world for nearly a decade), two-time bestselling author, Forbes contributor, and the creator of LinkedIn's only negotiation certificate. Global Gurus just named him a Top 10 negotiation professional in the world for 2026, and in his spare time, he's a 99th-percentile chess player with 20,000 games logged.
This conversation goes past the LinkedIn-post version of Kwame's story into the real one: a six-year-old getting rejected on the playground, a law school elective picked at random, and the framework — Compassionate Curiosity — that's now taught inside Google, Apple, and NASA.
What You'll Learn
The chess principle that applies directly to business strategy: why "control the center, develop your pieces, and don't move the same piece twice" is a lesson in decision-making under uncertainty.

Why negotiation is a skill, not a talent — and how one law school competition win rewired Kwame's entire sense of identity.

The origin story of his people-pleasing — a first-grade playground rejection that shaped two decades of over-accommodating.

The Compassionate Curiosity framework: acknowledge and validate emotions → get curious with compassion → joint problem-solving.

The 70/30 rule: why the best negotiators speak 30% of the time and listen 70%, and why "you can't say something stupid while you're listening."

The "acceptance speech test": how to frame an offer so well the other side could read it verbatim to their own team as a win.

"Concede according to plan": Kwame's rule for never making an emotional concession in the moment.

How to negotiate at home — and why the same framework that works with Fortune 500 clients works with a five-year-old and a ten-year-old.

Jules Rules: Julie, Dom, and Kwame each share their biggest negotiation misses — and how to avoid them.
Key Quotes
"I wasn't born this way, I was built this way."

"The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations."

"Negotiation is the art of letting them have your way."

"I am more willing to accept failure than I am to accept regret."

"Every good decision will come with some collateral damage."
Timestamps
00:00 — Introducing Kwame Christian, Esq.

03:10 — Chess as a metaphor for business strategy

08:45 — From people-pleaser to negotiation champion

14:20 — The playground story behind the people-pleasing

19:30 — Introducing Compassionate Curiosity

27:15 — Negotiating at home vs. negotiating with Fortune 500 clients

33:40 — High-stakes negotiation on the world stage

39:05 — Jules Rules: negotiation misses

47:00 — The acceptance speech test and win-win negotiation

54:15 — Kwame's early-career negotiation mistake and final tips
Connect with Kwame Christian
American Negotiation Institute: https://kwamechristian.com/

Negotiate Anything Podcast (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/negotiate-anything/id1101679010

Negotiate Anything Podcast (Listen Notes): https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/negotiate-anything-kwame-christian-esq-ma-H9D3X0q-KFt/

Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

Books: Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kwame Christian?
Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is an attorney, keynote speaker, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He hosts Negotiate Anything, which was the #1 negotiation podcast in the world for nearly a decade, and has trained negotiation teams at Google, Apple, and NASA.
What is Compassionate Curiosity?
Compassionate Curiosity is Kwame Christian's three-step framework for difficult conversations: acknowledge and validate emotions, get curious with compassion by asking open-ended questions, and move into joint problem-solving so both sides work together against the problem instead of against each other.
What is the "acceptance speech test" in negotiation?
It's a technique for framing an offer so strongly from the other person's perspective that they could repeat it word-for-word to their own team as a personal win, while your own interests are still built into the deal.
What is Cre8tive Con?
Cre8tive Con is a live event experience co-founded by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky, built around branding, podcasting, and creative entrepreneurship. Its traveling series, Cre8tive Con OTR, tours cities nationally and leads up to a flagship Cre8tive Con event.
Who is Julie Lokun?
Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant. She's the founder of The Mediacasters LLC, co-founder of Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC (including Dragonfly Podcast Academy), and co-founder of Cre8tive Con. She co-hosts The Creative Entrepreneur and Get Obsessed, and her podcasts rank in the top 0.05% globally on Listen Notes.
Who is Dominick Domasky?
Dominick Domasky is a co-founder of Cre8tive Con and co-host of The Creative Entrepreneur podcast alongside Julie Lokun, where the two interview founders, authors, and experts on branding, business growth, and creative entrepreneurship.
What is The Creative Entrepreneur podcast?
The Creative Entrepreneur is a business and branding podcast hosted by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky, featuring conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, and experts like Kwame Christian on building brands, scaling businesses, and mastering the skills — like negotiation and communication — that drive long-term success.
Where can I learn more about Cre8tive Con OTR?
Cre8tive Con OTR is the traveling version of Cre8tive Con, bringing the event's branding and entrepreneurship programming to cities across the country as part of a national tour building toward a larger flagship event.
Interested in being a guest on the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
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44 min
August 17Own Your Ecosystem: Inside Cre8tive Con OTR Boston : AI, Automation & Trust with Kerry Brett, John Lee, Neil Rogers and Nick Hutchison
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast hit the road for Cre8tive Con OTR (On The Road) Boston, hosted at One Financial Center. Co-hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down post-event to unpack the blind spots most business owners never see — and the strategists who exposed them live.
Inside this episode:
Kerry Brett (Rolling Stone, Boston Globe photographer) on optics and how you're perceived before you speak

John Lee, NYT bestselling author of Money Unlocked, on leveraging AI to scale your brand and business

Keap (CRM) on automation that still feels human — following up at scale without losing connection

Neil Rodgers on positive activity and the mindset work behind sustainable growth

Nick Hutchison of BookThinkers on why "trust is transitive" and how community compounds credibility

Julie and Dominick's 8 Pillars of Owning Your Ecosystem: website, email list, book/IP, podcast, community, content library, live events, and your own stage
The hosts also share how phone-free "portal" moments (inspired by mentor Sean Finegan) shaped the room, and tease the next stop: Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando, timed around PodFest Expo.
Key Takeaways
You don't own rented land — social platforms can disappear overnight. Build your own ecosystem instead.

Optics matter before you ever open your mouth.

AI is a scaling asset, not a replacement for strategy.

Automation should sound like you, not a robot.

Trust is transitive — the right relationships open doors faster than cold outreach.
FAQs
What is Cre8tive Con OTR? Cre8tive Con OTR (On The Road) is the traveling live-event series from Cre8tive Con, bringing entrepreneurs, authors, and podcasters together city by city — Boston was the launch stop, with Orlando next.
What are the 8 Pillars of Owning Your Ecosystem? Website, email list, book/IP, podcast, community, content library, live events, and your own stage — the framework Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky use to help entrepreneurs stop renting audiences and start owning them.
Who spoke at Cre8tive Con OTR Boston? Kerry Brett, John Lee, Neil Rodgers, Nick Hutchison, and the Keap team joined hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky.
When is Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando? It's coming up around PodFest Expo — details at cre8tivecon.com.
What book did John Lee talk about? His New York Times bestseller Money Unlocked, covering how to protect, grow, and scale your money.
About the Hosts
Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant, and founder of The Mediacasters LLC. She co-founded Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC and Dragonfly Podcast Academy, and co-hosts both The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast and Get Obsessed Podcast — both ranked in the top 0.05% globally on Listen Notes. Learn more at julielokunconsulting.com.
Dominick Domasky is a speaker, brand strategist, and founder of Motivation Champs, known for his signature mantra: "Control it, don't let it control you." He co-founded Cre8tive Con and Cre8tive Con OTR with Julie Lokun. Learn more at motivationchamps.com.
Links & Resources
Cre8tive Con & OTR Orlando: www.cre8tivecon.com

Motivation Champs (Dominick Domasky): www.motivationchamps.com

Julie Lokun Consulting: www.julielokunconsulting.com

Big Better Brand: www.bigbetterbrand.com
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20 min
August 10Dr. Robert Epstein on Google, Grief, and the Warning He Can't Forget
Dr. Robert Epstein says he was warned he could die for exposing the Search Engine Manipulation Effect. Months later, his wife was killed in a crash police still can't fully explain.
IN THIS EPISODE WITH DR. ROBERT EPSTEIN:In Part 2 with Dr. Robert Epstein, Julie Lokun is joined by special co-host Jen Fontanilla, filling in for Dom Domasky, for a conversation that goes somewhere darker than Part 1: the personal cost of being a whistleblower. Epstein shares the warning he says he received after testifying before the U.S. Senate about the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME) — and the devastating loss of his wife, Misti, in a car accident he has publicly said made him question whether it was truly accidental. Jen and Julie sit with the weight of that story and what it means to speak truth to power when power is a trillion-dollar company. This isn't clickbait — it's a firsthand account of what it can cost to blow the whistle on Big Tech.
Timestamped chapters:
00:00 — Cold open: "Makes you wonder"

03:40 — Recap: what the Search Engine Manipulation Effect is and why it made Epstein a target

09:15 — The warning Dr. Epstein says he received

17:30 — Misti's story — who she was, not just how she died

25:00 — The night everything changed

33:10 — What the police investigation found — and didn't find

40:00 — Living with uncertainty: grief, suspicion, and moving forward

47:00 — What Dr. Epstein wants entrepreneurs and creators to take from his story

52:15 — Jen Fontanilla's take: what this means for anyone building a platform online
Guest bio:
Dr. Robert Epstein is Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology (AIBRT), the last PhD student trained under B.F. Skinner at Harvard University, and former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today. He testified before the U.S. Senate on the Search Engine Manipulation Effect and has spoken publicly about the threat he says preceded it, as well as the loss of his wife, Misti Vaughn, in 2019. More at drrobertepstein.com.
Co-host bio:
Jen Fontanilla joins this episode as special co-host, filling in for Dom Domasky. More about Jen and her work at jenfontanilla.com.
QUOTES:
"I'm not suicidal. Hear that, Google?"

"You don't forget a warning like that — even when you want to."

"Grief and suspicion can live in the same sentence."
Resource links:
Dr. Robert Epstein: drrobertepstein.com

Julie Lokun, JD: julielokunconsulting.com

Jen Fontanilla: jenfontanilla.com

Dom Domasky / Motivation Champs: motivationchamps.com

Cre8tive Con: cre8tivecon.com

Cre8tive Con OTR: cre8tiveconotr.com
Dr. Epstein also unpacks his Humanness Test, the tool he built to measure how "human" a person's responses really are — and what that means now that AI can pass for human in blind conversation studies. He points listeners to MyDigitalHygiene.com, home of his Digital Hygiene Inventory, a free assessment that scores your real-world skills for staying safe and private online.
Add a chapter marker:
44:30 — The Humanness Test, AI, and why "sounding human" isn't what it used to be

46:00 — MyDigitalHygiene.com: are your digital hygiene habits protecting you?
Add to resource links:
Humanness Test: howhumanareyou.com

Digital Hygiene Inventory: mydigitalhygiene.com
What is Dr. Robert Epstein's Digital Hygiene Inventory?
The Epstein Digital Hygiene Inventory (EDHI) is a free online questionnaire at MyDigitalHygiene.com that measures 11 competency areas needed to use technology safely and privately. It's available in a one-minute abridged version and a 15-minute full version, both developed through Epstein's American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology (AIBRT).
Did Dr. Robert Epstein say he was warned about his safety?
Dr. Robert Epstein has publicly stated that after briefing state attorneys general on Google's ability to influence elections, one official told him he could "die in an accident in a few months." He has referenced this warning in connection with his wife's death, though he has also said he does not believe Google or Hillary Clinton were involved.
How did Misti Vaughn, Dr. Robert Epstein's wife, die?
Misti Dawn Vaughn died in December 2019 after her truck spun out on a wet road in California and collided with a tractor-trailer and an SUV. Investigators found no evidence that drugs or alcohol were a factor, and Epstein has publicly questioned — without confirming — whether the crash was truly accidental.
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26 min
August 06Bar Tips: The Bartender-Turned-Author Who Cracked the Code on Sales Without Selling with Neil Rogers
Bar Tips: The Bartender-Turned-Author Who Cracked the Code on Sales Without Selling
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast | Julie Lokun & Dominick Domasky ft. Neil Rogers
Forget the funnels. Forget the scripts. The best sales training on earth might be happening behind a bar top on a Friday night — and Neil Rogers is here to prove it.
Neil is the author of Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar — a book Julie calls dog-eared, underlined, and genuinely transformational. In this episode, Julie Lokun and Dominic Domasky sit down with Neil for an unscripted conversation about what decades in hospitality taught him about selling, leading, and connecting — the human way.
If you've ever felt like traditional sales advice makes you feel gross, manipulative, or fake — this episode is your reset.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
Why hospitality principles outperform traditional sales scripts every time

How to read people instead of reading a pitch deck

The fastest way to build real rapport (hint: it starts with a name)

How bartenders master the art of the upsell — without ever feeling pushy

Why time management and organization are underrated sales superpowers

How to handle difficult customers (and difficult clients) with grace

Why every sales skill is actually a life skill in disguise

How humility and kindness quietly outperform hustle culture
From Behind the Bar to the Boardroom
Neil breaks down why bartenders are some of the most naturally gifted sales professionals alive — masters of first impressions, active listening, emotional regulation, and grace under pressure. His philosophy: "We are not in the product business. We are in the hospitality business."
Whether you're closing six-figure deals or pouring drinks, the same truth applies — people want to feel seen, heard, and respected. Neil shares real stories from his career that prove trust and loyalty can't be manufactured through tactics. They're built one interaction at a time.
A Conversation That Goes Deeper
This episode isn't just about sales. Neil opens up about being a father to a non-speaking autistic son, the impact the book Underestimated had on his family, and how spelling-to-communicate practices reshaped the way he thinks about empathy, patience, and truly listening — in business and in life.
Featured Book
Bar Tips: Everything I Needed to Know in Sales I Learned Behind the Bar by Neil Rogers Available on Amazon — a must-read for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and anyone who works with people.
Who This Episode Is For
Small business owners • Entrepreneurs & founders • Sales professionals • Coaches & consultants • Side hustlers • Creative professionals building sustainable businesses
Memorable Quotes
"Never avoid an opportunity to keep your mouth shut."

"Be humble and be kind."

"Sales is not about pressure. It's about presence."
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29 min
August 03Search Engine Manipulation: Dr. Robert Epstein on Who Really Controls Your Mind
The Search Engine Manipulation Effect is real, it's measurable, and it's deciding things for you right now — including how people find your business.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE OF CREATIVE ENTRPRENEUR PODCAST
Dr. Robert Epstein — Harvard-trained psychologist, last PhD student under B.F. Skinner, and former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today — joins Julie Lokun and Jen Fontanilla to break down the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME), the research he presented to the U.S. Senate on how algorithms quietly shift opinions, decisions, and even elections. They connect his findings to a bigger question every creative entrepreneur needs to answer: are you building on rented land, or do you Own Your Ecosystem? This one reframes "the algorithm" from a mystery into a system you can understand — and protect yourself from.
Timestamped chapters:
00:00 — Cold open: the number that should scare every entrepreneur

04:12 — Who is Dr. Robert Epstein? From Skinner's lab to Congress

11:30 — What is the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME)?

19:45 — Online manipulation and why most people never notice it

27:00 — What this means for your brand, your platform, your audience

34:15 — Own Your Ecosystem: the antidote to algorithm dependency

41:00 — Rapid-fire: AI, free will, and what entrepreneurs should watch for next

47:30 — Dr. Epstein's advice for creators who feel powerless against Big Tech
Guest bio:
Dr. Robert Epstein is Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology (AIBRT), the last PhD student trained under B.F. Skinner at Harvard University, and the former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today. He is the author of 15 books and more than 250 articles, and his research on the Search Engine Manipulation Effect — published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences — has been the subject of testimony before the U.S. Senate. Learn more at drrobertepstein.com.
"The scariest manipulation is the one you never see happening."

"If you don't own your ecosystem, someone else owns your audience."

"Free will online is a lot more fragile than people want to admit."
Resource links:
Dr. Robert Epstein: drrobertepstein.com

Julie Lokun, JD: julielokunconsulting.com

Dom Domasky / Motivation Champs: motivationchamps.com

Cre8tive Con: cre8tivecon.com

Cre8tive Con OTR: cre8tiveconotr.com
A special thank you to our guest co-host Jen Fontanilla! www.jenfontanilla.com
Jen Fontanilla | Strategic Business Positioning for Web & Graphic Designers
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What is the Search Engine Manipulation Effect (SEME)?
The Search Engine Manipulation Effect is Dr. Robert Epstein's research finding that biased search rankings can shift people's opinions and choices without their awareness, because most users trust top search results as neutral. Epstein's studies, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found this effect strong enough to influence election outcomes.
Who is Dr. Robert Epstein?
Dr. Robert Epstein is a Harvard-trained psychologist, the last PhD student under B.F. Skinner, and the former editor-in-chief of Psychology Today. He is Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology and has testified before the U.S. Senate on online manipulation.
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33 min
July 27How to Monetize a Podcast: Midwest Murder's Jonah Lantto on Live Shows, Sponsors & Owning Your Niche
From Basement to Business: How Jonah Lantto Turned True Crime Into a Podcasting Empire
What if your next business breakthrough isn't a marketing funnel — it's a microphone?
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Jonah Lantto, co-host of Midwest Murder, one of the fastest-growing true crime podcasts in the country. Jonah shares the real, unfiltered story of how a basement side project turned into a full-time podcasting business — one built on live shows, sponsorships, merch, and an audience that trusts him enough to show up in person, city after city.
This episode isn't just for true crime fans. It's a masterclass in podcast monetization, audience-building, and turning content into a real business vertical.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
How Jonah went from a basement podcast to selling out live true crime shows across the Midwest

The exact moment he realized podcasting could become a full-time business

Why niching down (not chasing big-name stories like Gacy or Dahmer) became Midwest Murder's competitive advantage

How to "own your ecosystem" by building live events, email lists, and merch instead of relying on one platform

The five-year consistency rule that took Midwest Murder from North Dakota to Nashville

Beginner podcasting tips: equipment, editing software (Audacity), short-form video repurposing, and landing dream guests

Why every podcaster needs a content plan and episode arc before hitting record
Guest Spotlight: Jonah Lantto
Jonah Lantto is a true crime writer, live storyteller, podcast host, and wedding officiant based in the Midwest — available everywhere the story takes him. He's the co-host of Midwest Murder, a true crime podcast known for uncovering forgotten regional cases and turning them into sold-out live storytelling events across the Midwest and beyond.
Website: jonahlantto.com

Listen to Midwest Murder: Apple Podcasts
Meet Your Hosts
Julie Lokun, JD — Media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant. Founder of Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC and co-founder of The Mediacasters, Julie helps entrepreneurs build authority through podcasting, publicity, and strategic brand positioning. Her shows rank in the top 0.05% globally on Listen Notes and top 5 on Apple Podcasts weekly.
julielokunconsulting.com
Dominick Domasky — Bestselling author, publisher, and founder of Motivation Champs Publishing. Co-host of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast and a tireless champion for the creative entrepreneurship movement.
motivationchamps.com
Join Us Live
Ready to build your own creative business? Join Julie and Dom at Cre8tive Con, the national traveling entrepreneurship conference where podcasters, creators, and business builders come together to learn, connect, and grow.
️ cre8tivecon.com
Rate, Review & Subscribe
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34 min
July 20Justin Gold of Justin's Peanut Butter: From Waiting Tables to a $281 Million Empire
Justin's Peanut Butter founder Justin Gold joins The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast to reveal how a food processor, a Boulder, Colorado kitchen, and a $281 million exit to a Fortune 500 company all started with one mountain bike ride. Hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky dig into risk-taking, raising investor capital, letting go as a founder, and why "no" just means "not now."
Episode Overview
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, co-hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with longtime friend and natural food industry pioneer Justin Gold, founder of Justin's Peanut Butter. Justin shares the real story behind building a nut butter brand from scratch — no ChatGPT, no roadmap, no investors — into a company acquired by a Fortune 500 giant, and why he later stepped back in to help guide it forward.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
The origin story: How waiting tables in Boulder, Colorado led to the creation of Justin's Peanut Butter

Why "luck" isn't the full story: Justin's honest take on timing, momentum, and community

Raising investor capital: How to find the right investors (not just the wealthiest ones) and why an advisory board builds instant credibility

The "Not Now" framework: Justin's mental trick for turning rejection into a future yes

Knowing your lane: Why Justin stepped down as CEO of his own company — and what he focuses on instead

Friendship and entrepreneurship: Dominick Domasky's perspective watching a childhood friend build an empire while he built his own path through Motivation Champs Publishing
Featured Segment: Jules Rules
Julie's signature "best combos of all time" game makes an appearance — Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen, Siegfried & Roy, and a supply-and-demand mic drop to close it out.
Guest Bio
Justin Gold is the founder of Justin's Peanut Butter, one of the natural food movement's most recognizable brands. Starting with a food processor and a Boulder, Colorado kitchen, Justin built a company that scaled to a landmark acquisition, all while prioritizing employee protection through the deal and staying deeply involved in brand culture and innovation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Justin's Peanut Butter?
Justin Gold founded Justin's Peanut Butter in Boulder, Colorado, starting the company with a food processor before scaling it into a nationally recognized natural food brand.
How much did Justin's Peanut Butter sell for?
Justin Gold's company was built into and sold as part of a deal reported at $281 million to a Fortune 500 company.
Is Justin Gold still involved with Justin's Peanut Butter?
Yes — while Justin is no longer CEO, he remains active in culture, innovation, quality control, and marketing for the brand.
Links & Resources
️ Cre8tive Con: www.cre8tivecon.com

Motivation Champs Publishing: motivationchamps.com

Big Better Brand: www.bigbetterbrand.com

Justin's Peanut Butter: justins.com

Shop Justin's Products: justins.com/shop
Follow the Show
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Frequently Asked Questions — Julie Lokun, Dominick Domasky & Cre8tive Con
Who is Julie Lokun?
Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant who operates The Mediacasters LLC, Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC, and Dragonfly Podcast Academy. She hosts the Get Obsessed Podcast and co-hosts The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast with Dominick Domasky, with both shows ranking in the top 0.05% globally on Listen Notes.
Who is Dominick Domasky?
Dominick Domasky is an entrepreneur, publisher, and co-host of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. He co-founded Cre8tive Con and Cre8tive Con OTR alongside Julie Lokun and runs Motivation Champs Publishing, an entrepreneurship-focused publishing company.
What is Cre8tive Con?
Cre8tive Con is a flagship annual entrepreneurship conference hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chicago, co-created by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky. It brings together entrepreneurs, authors, and podcasters for networking, strategy sessions, and keynote programming centered on building owned business ecosystems.
What is Cre8tive Con OTR?
Cre8tive Con OTR ("On the Road") is the traveling version of Cre8tive Con, bringing the conference experience to cities outside Chicago. A recent OTR stop took place in Boston at One Financial Center, featuring run-of-show programming, live networking activations, and a session on the "Own Your Ecosystem" framework.
What is the "Own Your Ecosystem" framework?
Own Your Ecosystem is a business-building framework developed for Cre8tive Con centered on eight pillars: website, email list, book/IP, podcast, community, content library, live events, and owned stage. It's presented at Cre8tive Con events and taught at cre8tivepower.com.
How can I attend or learn more about Cre8tive Con?
Visit www.cre8tivecon.com for event details, and follow @cre8tivecon on Instagram for updates on upcoming Cre8tive Con and Cre8tive Con OTR events.
How did Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky start The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky co-host The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast together, combining Julie's background in podcast strategy and brand consulting with Dominick's experience as a publisher and entrepreneur to interview founders and entrepreneurs about building meaningful, owned businesses.
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36 min
July 13What Gary Vee Told Me When I Lost My Notes: Raw Lessons from VeeCon on Entrepreneurship, Hustle, and Showing Up with Gary Vaynerchuk
What Happens When You Go Toe-to-Toe with Gary Vee and Forget Your Notes?
You go full send. And that's exactly what Creative Entrepreneur Podcast host Julie Lokun, JD did at VeeCon Indianapolis — one of the most electric entrepreneurial events on the planet — when she sat down with Gary Vaynerchuk for a conversation that no script could have produced.
No color-coded notes. No safety net. Just two entrepreneurs in a room — and the kind of raw, real dialogue that changes the way you think about business, failure, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts.
If you're a Gary Vee fan, a student of hustle culture, or a creative entrepreneur who's ever felt the pressure to have it all figured out — this episode is your backstage pass.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Host: Julie Lokun, JD | Media Strategist, Brand Authority & Top Global Podcaster
Co-Host: Dominick Domasky (out on assignment this episode)
Guest: Gary Vaynerchuk — serial entrepreneur, chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, creator of VeeFriends, and one of the most influential voices in entrepreneurship and digital marketing
Recorded at: VeeCon, Indianapolis
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE
Gary Vaynerchuk on the origin of VeeCon
Gary didn't just wake up and launch a conference. The idea percolated for nearly a decade — born from his time as a speaker, shaped by his identity as an entrepreneur first. VeeCon was built as the live component of VeeFriends, his NFT project, with a mission to deliver the highest-impact conference experience possible. Gary's framework: don't focus on exceeding expectations. Focus on executing.
The female CMO panel Gary couldn't wait to watch
Gary spotlighted a powerhouse panel featuring Carla Hassan, Carolyn Tastad, Pam Kaufman, and Gale Tifford — titans of marketing and real-world friends — calling it a salon shop talk mixed with heavy business content. If you follow marketing, brand strategy, or women in leadership, this is the conversation inside the conversation.
Why Gary Vee is obsessed with the 1980s
It's not nostalgia for nostalgia's sake. Gary grew up in the '80s, was shaped by that era's pop culture in a deeply personal way — and he'll tell you straight: the decade we're living in right now is his least favorite, and not because of cynicism. It's because it's not finished yet. Three more years to get it going, he says.
The one piece of advice Gary gives every new entrepreneur
"The game is based on self-awareness and kindness to oneself."
Don't beat yourself up for every miss. Losing is a feature, not a bug. Fall in love with the music — meaning the process, the game, the grind itself — and stop judging yourself against an outcome. This is the framework that built an empire.
Gary Vee's only real regret
He's made four mistakes today (his words), but his deepest regret? Candor. Specifically, the lack of it earlier in his career — the employees he didn't give honest feedback to, the exits he fumbled in his 20s and 30s because he didn't have the courage to be direct. This isn't the Gary Vee you see in the clips. This is the real one.
What Gary is most proud of — and what nobody knows
The closer you get to Gary's inner circle, the more real it gets. He's heard the question a thousand times: "What's Gary really like?" His answer: more genuine than his biggest fans imagine — and more authentic than his biggest critics can stomach. The thing he's most proud of isn't a business metric. It's that the people closest to him believe.
KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
Execute over expectations. Gary doesn't set goals to exceed — he sets a focus to make things great. Execution is the only metric that matters.

Self-awareness is your most valuable entrepreneurial asset. Know your strengths, own your weak spots (Gary admits candor is still one of his), and keep building.

Losing is part of the game — fall in love with it. The most successful entrepreneurs don't fear failure. They factor it in.

Your inner circle is your truth test. The people closest to you will tell you what's real. Build a life and a business where those reports are ones you're proud of.

Forgetting your notes might be the best thing you ever do. Julie Lokun is living proof.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Julie Lokun, JD is a media strategist, brand authority, and top global podcaster whose shows rank in the top 0.1% globally on Listen Notes and top 5 on Apple Podcasts weekly. She is the co-founder of Dragonfly Cre8tions LLC, the force behind Dragonfly Podcasting, Dragonfly Podcast Academy, and Dragonfly Podcast Consulting. Julie sits at the intersection of media, brand strategy, and entrepreneurship — and she gets in rooms with the people who are actually building.
Connect with Julie: www.julielokunconsulting.com
Dominick Domasky is a bestselling author, speaker, and co-host of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. A tireless champion for the creative entrepreneurship movement, Dominick brings the energy, the community, and the conviction that business does not have to be boring.
Connect with Dominick: www.motivationchamps.com
️ ABOUT THE CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast is where real entrepreneurs, bold thinkers, and creative disruptors come to build something extraordinary — out loud. Hosted by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky, this show ranks in the top 0.1% globally and consistently hits top 5 on Apple Podcasts. Every episode is proof that you don't need a perfect plan — you need the right conversation.
Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending News
JOIN US LIVE — CRE8TIVE CON
Ready to be in the room where entrepreneurship happens in real life? Cre8tive Con is the national traveling entrepreneurship conference series co-founded by Julie Lokun and her team — bringing together creative entrepreneurs, brand builders, podcast hosts, and business visionaries for an experience Gary Vee would approve of.
Cre8tive Con Boston
July 13, 2026
One Financial Center, Boston, MA
This is your VeeCon moment. Come prepared to go full send.
️ Tickets & Info: www.cre8tivecon.com
Join the Cre8tive Con Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cre8tivecon
RESOURCES MENTIONED & LINKS
VeeCon — garyvaynerchuk.com/veefriends

Gary Vaynerchuk — garyvaynerchuk.com | @garyvee on all platforms

VeeFriends — veefriends.com

Creative Entrepreneur Podcast on Apple Podcasts — Listen Here

Julie Lokun — www.julielokunconsulting.com

Dominick Domasky — www.motivationchamps.com

Dragonfly Podcasting — www.dragonflypodcasting.co

Cre8tive Con Boston, July 13, 2026 — www.cre8tivecon.com

Cre8tive Con Facebook Community — https://www.facebook.com/groups/cre8tivecon
SHARE THIS EPISODE
If this conversation lit a fire in you — share it. Tag someone who needs to hear that losing your notes is sometimes the bravest thing you can do. Leave a review. Because this is how we get voices like Gary Vee's into ears that are ready to do the work.
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The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast — We don't just talk. We build something extraordinary. Because business does not have to be boring.
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12 min
July 06How The Brits and Americans are Celebrating 250 Years of Business
WHAT IS OUR FAVORITE CRM? KEAP!
GET ORGANIZED AND AUTOMATE YOUR BUSINESS WITH KEAP
www.keap.com/cre8tive
LEARN ABOUT BOBBY LANE OF FACTOTUM
Are you running a business but struggling to keep up with the "back-office" chaos? You aren't alone. Many entrepreneurs excel at their craft but get bogged down by the very systems meant to support them. In this episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Dom and Julie sit down with Bobby Lane, CEO of Factotum, to discuss how to bridge the gap between big ideas and smart execution.
Bobby, a seasoned strategist from across the pond, is rewriting the rules of how business gets done in the U.S. From navigating the "Big Pond" transition to the importance of building a business based on trust and relationships, Bobby shares the "no-fluff" secrets to scaling a smarter company.
Inside the Episode: Building a Business in the Gaps
What is a "Factotum"? Bobby breaks down the Latin origins of the name—meaning "do the whole thing"—and how his company provides multidisciplinary outsourcing for the back-office gaps every small business faces.

The UK vs. US Business Mindset: Why the pace of change in America is an entrepreneur's playground, and how Bobby combined British strategy with an American leadership team to conquer the market.

Execution Over Advice: In a world of "fractional consultants," Factotum focuses on actually doing the work—from accounting and HR to marketing and recruitment.

When to Hire Help: Bobby reveals why you should surround yourself with people cleverer than you before the four o’clock panic sets in.

Jules’ Rules (British Edition): A fun, high-stakes debate on who does it better: Tea or Coffee? James Bond or Marvel? (Spoiler: Bobby might be more Americanized than he thinks!)
Key Takeaways for Creative Entrepreneurs
Check for Need: Before launching a niche business, ask: "Does someone actually need this solution?"

Surround Yourself with Experts: Don't be afraid to hire people who challenge you and handle the details you hate.

Relationships are Strategy: Bobby explains why he builds his business through "friends and family" connections spanning 30 years—trust is the ultimate cultural fit.

Automate or Outsource: If you’re still signing contracts on the side of the road with a pen and paper, it’s time to engineer a better system.
Connect with Bobby Lane & Factotum
Ready to stop chasing tasks and start putting your growth on autopilot?
Website: www.factotum.com

LinkedIn: Connect with Bobby Lane
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The Podcast & Media
Where can I listen to the latest episodes?
The Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast for Business Growth, Strategy, and Monetization is available on all major platforms. It features high-level interviews with experts like Jim Kwik and David Meltzer.
Apple Podcasts: Listen here

Spotify: Search for "Creative Entrepreneur Julie Lokun"

Official Website: CreativeEntrepreneurPod.com
Who are the main hosts?
The show is hosted by Julie Lokun, JD (a business coach and "legal eagle") and Dominick Domasky (founder of Motivation Champs). They often collaborate with other industry leaders like Lauren Erickson and Bobby Lane from Factotum.
️ Tools & Business Growth
What is the "Follow-Up Fortune" link?
The show heavily emphasizes the power of automation to prevent leads from going cold. They recommend Keap (formerly Infusionsoft) for small business CRM and marketing automation.
Keap Trial/Promo: You can often find their specific partner link in the show notes of recent episodes, or visit Keap.com/cre8tive to explore their "Conquer the Chaos" resources.
How do I connect with the guests (like Bobby Lane)?
If you are looking for the outsourced business services (HR, IT, Accounting) mentioned by guest Bobby Lane, you can find his firm at Factotum.
Website: Factotum.org.uk
Community & Events
What is Cre8tive Con?
Cre8tive Con is the flagship live networking conference for the brand. The 2026 event recently took place in Chicago, focusing on "Human-First" business growth and moving beyond digital-only connections.
Event Info: Cre8tiveCon.com
Interested in being a guest on the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
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30 min

About Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending News

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast — a top-ranked show in Business News where entrepreneurship, creativity, media strategy, and pop culture collide. Whether you are building a business, growing a personal brand, launching a podcast, writing a book, or expanding your influence as a thought leader, this show was built for you.

We believe business doesn't have to be boring. The most successful entrepreneurs are always learning, adapting, and evolving — and that means mastering business strategy, branding, marketing, AI tools, podcasting, publishing, and public speaking, while staying locked in on the pop culture moments, entertainment headlines, and media trends shaping the marketplace right now.

Why? Because there is business behind everything. From viral moments and major brand moves to celebrity influence and cultural shifts, the biggest business lessons are playing out in real time. We break them down, make them actionable, and help you apply them to your brand and your bottom line.

Each episode delivers real conversations, expert guest interviews, and practical frameworks to help you grow revenue, build authority, and expand your reach in today's creator economy. No fluff. No filler. Just the strategies that actually move the needle.

What we cover: Business growth and monetization · Branding and authority building · Podcast and media strategy · Public speaking and visibility · AI and emerging tools · Publishing and thought leadership · Pop culture and business trends · Entrepreneurship and mindset · Marketing and content creation · Personal brand development

Most of all, we believe in connection, community, and building meaningful relationships. Entrepreneurship can feel isolating — but growth accelerates when you surround yourself with the right people, the right tools, and the right conversations. This show is designed to help you move faster, think bigger, and build smarter.

Whether you are a seasoned CEO, a rising entrepreneur, a content creator, or a thought leader ready to own your stage and scale your influence, The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast meets you where you are and challenges you to go further.

Ready for an incredible live experience? Join us at Cre8tive Con — the traveling conference where entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders come together to learn, connect, and grow. Visit www.cre8tivecon.com to find an event near you.

About the hosts:

Julie Lokun, JD — Business strategist, podcaster, speaker, and publicity expert. Founder of Dragonfly Effect and co-founder of Mediacasters, Julie helps entrepreneurs amplify their message, increase visibility, and build authority through media, publicity, and strategic brand positioning. Learn more at www.julielokunconsulting.com.

Dominick Domasky — Publisher, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Motivation Champs (www.motivationchamps.com). Dom helps authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders share powerful stories, build strong brands, and create lasting impact through publishing and media.

Together, Julie and Dom bring sharp insights, powerful guests, and unfiltered conversations to help creative entrepreneurs grow — in business, media, and beyond.

Join a live event: www.cre8tivecon.com

Podcast home: www.cre8tiveconpod.com

Inquiries: [email protected] | [email protected]