In This Episode, Aaron & Hassan unpack why your self worth is directly related to how you run and scale your business. Today we cover:

• Low self worth and it's root causes.

• How adding value to other people and learning new skills creates

more confidence and eventually, worth.

• Why mastering skills and staying in action is vital to personal

growth.

• Knowing the value of your goods/services, and how to price

accordingly.

• How not knowing your numbers can destroy you from the inside

out.

• Market Perception: What to take into consideration, when.

LOVE LETTERS:

Instant Pot

www.instantpot.com

1984 on Broadway

www.revisedtruth.com

Episodes engineered and produced by Gordon Palagi.

Resources from the hosts:

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” Halloween Edition October 11 - 31 Only! Tickets Now On Sale Join us for this Paranormal Experience! Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. www.knock3xs.com

Get your beauty on with Hassan's latest products:

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order!

In This Episode, Aaron & Hassan Discuss The Reality of Making Those Tough Choices with your company/business. They unpack the following topics:

• Maintaining the health of your company

• The long term benefit of making a hard choice

• Why NOT making a choice is making a choice

• Mercenary Vs Missionary Mindset

• Artistry vs Business aka Masturbation vs Communication

• Being of Service to Your Audience

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1000 Black Girl Books:

http://grassrootscommunityfoundation.org/1000-black-girl-books-resource-guide/

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812:

http://greatcometbroadway.com/

Episodes engineered and produced by Gordon Palagi.

Resources from the hosts:

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” Halloween Edition October 11 - 31 Only! Tickets Now On Sale Join us for this Paranormal Experience! Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. www.knock3xs.com

Get your beauty on with Hassan's latest products:

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order!

This episode in conjunction with EFNIKS Media's "Audio" theme, we're talking Music! This week we cover:

How music is the blueprint for our respective businesses

What influences your musical tastes and the tribalism of genres

All the bops we were listening to as baby brown queens

The Female artist revolution of the 90's-00's from folk to pop

The politics of being a gay musician

The invisible power of music in movies

RuPaul's extensive rule defying catalog

LOVE LETTERS:

RuPaul: www.rupaul.com

The Profit: http://www.cnbc.com/the-profit/

Episodes engineered and produced by Gordon Palagi.

Resources from the hosts:

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. www.knock3xs.com

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

On this week's show we cover:

The enduring legacy of celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin

The origins of the Pride march, and why it's more than just a parade

How to avoid corporate "rainbow washing" during Pride season

How two of the biggest films centered around drag ("Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" and "Too Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar" opened the door to drag in mainstream media

LOVE LETTERS:

"Eastside Sushi" available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and itunes.

Pure For Men: www.pureformen.com

Episodes engineered and produced by Gordon Palagi.

Resources from the hosts:

Learn more about the upcoming Kevyn Aucoin documentary here: http://www.newnownext.com/kevyn-aucoin-beauty-and-the-beast-in-me/06/2017/

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. www.knock3xs.com

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

The Invisible Korean, with Marja Vongerichten

Celebrity chef and star of the “Kimchi Chronicles” Marja Vongerichten joins us and walks through her life and recipe for success. In this episode we cover:

Marja’s adoption and how being Black and Korean shaped her worldview

Growing up as a creative and discovering her true passions

Why she had to “rent” a white person to get her show made

The impact of being married to world renowned chef Jean Georges

Bridging cultural divides with food

Her connection to celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Dave Chapelle, and Heather Graham.

More about Marja:

Learn more about her PBS Series and her book “The Kimchi Chronicles” here: www.kimchichronicles.tv

Follow Marja on Instagram: @marjavongerichten

Follow her new food line Marja’s Original: @Marjasorginial

Resources from the hosts:

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. http://poseidontheatrecompany.com/thecoopingtheory

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% offyour first order

On this show we unpack:

How to maintain your working relationships

Why integrity is the backbone of any relationship

The truth about nepotism and why you shouldn’t be avoiding it

How follow up can be the bedrock of success

Knowing the difference between friends and acquaintances

How to actively chase your dream and keep your boo happy

Why work/life balance is a sexist myth

Resources from the hosts:

Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. http://poseidontheatrecompany.com/thecoopingtheory

Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

LOVE LETTERS:

Learn more about the Musical Theater Factory at https://mtf.nyc/

Watch "The Great British Bake Off" and meet the hosts here: http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/great-british-baking-show/

In this episode:

• The importance of creating your own work, especially when it’s

slow otherwise

• Why a paid media strategy is integral when marketing online

• What it means to “produce” vs being a Producer

• Why a change in career or title doesn’t mean a warrant a fundamental change of self

• When it’s appropriate to crowdfund a venture

• Crowdfunding pitfalls to be aware of before going live

Resources from the hosts:

• Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: creative for a discount on all tickets. http://poseidontheatrecompany.com/thecoopingtheory

• Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

In This Episode:

• Why having a survival gig doesn’t make you any less of an

artist

• How to stay present and pleasant when you don’t want to be

there

• Why comparison is the thief of joy

• Why indulging in your vices to deal with a tough side job is

killing your dream

• The psychology of toxic coworkers and how to avoid the

splash

Resources from the hosts:

• Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed

Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code:

CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets.

http://poseidontheatrecompany.com/thecoopingtheory

• Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com.

Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

In This Episode:

• How you can’t stay motivated if you don’t know exactly what

you want in practical terms

• Defining success for yourself and how not to fear it

• Resilience: Pushing through when you’re going through it

• Time management and the difference between “busy” and

working

• Why mistakes are proof that you’re trying

• Why your feelings are not facts

Resources from the hosts:

• Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed

Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code:

CREATIVE for a discount on any level of ticket. Visit

http://poseidontheatrecompany.com/thecoopingtheory

• Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com.

Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order

Premiere episode! Meet the hosts & learn about their respective projects. Why the Creative Hustle Podcast is needed now & the power of community and enrollment into one's vision. Recorded live in New York City.

Produced by Gordon Palagi