Jalen Glasgow is a photographer and videographer based in Lancaster, PA. Known as "capturedbyja.lens" on Instagram, he shares his story about how a basketball injury lead him discover his passion for storytelling. We cover what has brought him success in his business, marketing strategies, freelancing tips, faith, and more.

Follow Jalen:
https://www.instagram.com/capturedbyja.lens/
https://www.instagram.com/jj.glas/

https://www.capturedbyjalens.com/?utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnUQfgRMXUXBAc59vEGJjr9RLAwgij5eJWNSP3zZL9kBxJw0ZvHH0O4XV-D0k_aem_AQ7opFglRNC_OqWRiUceFg

00:00 – Basketball Injury That Sparked a Creative Career 
01:41 – From Architecture Dreams to Photography
06:23 – Expanding Beyond Sports: Portraits, Weddings, Products & Corporate Video
09:27 – Personal Brand, Word of Mouth & The Power of Treating People Well
11:45 – Learning to Charge What You’re Worth: Pricing, Weddings & Raising Rates
14:26 – Standing Firm on Your Rates: From $20 Highlights to $200–$400 Videos
16:10 – Website vs. Instagram: Using Square & Strategic Portfolio Layout
18:51 – Faith, Prayer & Turning Down a Job in Mississippi to Stay in Lancaster
21:48 – Advice for Aspiring Freelancers: Make the Jump, But Have a Plan B
24:38 – Impactful LBC Content, Student Reactions & The Joy of Meeting New People

Today I'm speaking with Poojan Shah, a personal trainer and founder of Shah Athletics. I've been training with Poojan for the past month and it's been very transformative! We talk about how he started his personal training business, finding a niche, marketing, building trust, getting over limiting identities with fitness, accountability, nutrition, time management, and more.

Follow Poojan:
https://www.instagram.com/shahathletics/

Shah Athletics:
https://shahathletics.com/

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Pain-focused training and philosophy on mistakes
01:17 – Poojan’s origin story: immigration, early lifting, and starting Shah Athletics 
04:38 – Finding his niche: from skinny-guy training to pain management and seminars
08:01 – Client acquisition and marketing: Foundry leads, Google reviews, and Instagram struggles 
11:42 – Building the consultation: mentorship, assessments, grip strength, and customization 
15:38 – Trust and credibility: reviews, rapport, and educating clients during sessions
19:49 – Identity, limiting beliefs, and reframing mistakes as feedback
28:05 – The power of accountability and why even coaches need coaches
34:10 – Online coaching stigma, bad programs, and what makes his training stand out
42:24 – Nutrition, macros, meal prep, and avoiding perfectionism in diet
51:27 – Time management, “eat the frog,” and business as a reflection of personal life
55:10 – Travel, maintaining momentum, home gyms vs. gym environment, and closing remarks

Curran Blevins is the founder of Common Running, a run club and hydration brand based out of Lancaster, PA. He also founded his own creative agency, Greyscale, and several independent races.

Curran talks about how he has turned his own self-hate into a people-first community that has grown into a city-wide movement. He talks about navigating the ups and downs, handling critics, creating a brand that people want to be apart of, and how he balances all of this with his personal life.

Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Trying the new Common hydration drink
00:04:41 Lessons from losing 85 pounds
00:07:06 “Man of action” philosophy
00:23:42 Ownership mentality
00:31:58 Building something people want to be apart of
00:38:31 Inclusion at Common
00:51:06 Handling the haters
00:55:07 Assault incident response 
01:05:19 Community impact 
01:18:40 Monetizing without losing mission
01:26:16 Struggle balancing family, work
01:50:39 One second of courage can change your life
01:51:20 Be unapologetically yourself 
01:52:36 Follow Curran online

Follow Curran:
https://www.instagram.com/curranblevins/

Follow Common:
https://www.instagram.com/common.ltd/

Greyscale:
https://www.instagram.com/bygreyscale/
https://www.bygreyscale.com

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Recorded on 6/11/26 in Lancaster, PA.

Alexandria Allen is a model and content creator. Injured in a drunk driving accident at 17 years old, she now inspires people to think big and get over limiting beliefs despite being paralyzed. In our conversation, we talk about mindset, gratitude, purpose, faith, self awareness, and accessibility.

Follow Alexandria:
https://www.instagram.com/alexallenm/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:31 – Context
02:51 – Pre‑Accident Modeling Dreams and Becoming an Adaptive Model
04:18 – Training, Modeling Camp, and Signing with Agencies as a Professional Model 
05:19 – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs About Age & Timing
06:40 – Growth Mindset vs Talent: Hard Work Behind Modeling and Success
08:09 – Inspiring Others Online and Using Adversity as an Advantage
09:00 – Discipline Over Motivation, Faith, and Building “Kingdom Wealth” to Give
10:52 – Able‑Bodied Excuses, & the Power of Mindset Over Disability 
13:19 – Gratitude, Renewing the Mind, and Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns
15:18 – Energy, Vibration, and Daily Gratitude Practices That Shift Your Brain
16:55 – Years of Practice: From Expecting the Worst to Choosing Hope
18:49 – Trauma, the Brain, and Choosing to Move Forward After Being Stuck
20:25 – Self‑Awareness, Negative Thoughts, and Questioning What Keeps People Stuck
20:46 – Manifestation, Reaping What You Sow, & Biblical View of “Above Average” Living
22:46 – How Hardship Tests Faith and Leads Back to God in Different Seasons of Life
26:45 – Daily Conversation with God, Prophetic Counsel, and Surrender in Busy Seasons
28:24 – Not Wanting to Live, Family Disability Role Models, and the Importance of Community
31:09 – Advocating for Accessibility 

Recorded on 4/1/26 in Lancaster, PA

Cory Hunter is a freelance brand designer based in Lancaster, PA. He shares how growing up as a missionary kid in Slovakia, pivoting from engineering to graphic design, and eventually leaping into freelance branding work have shaped his approach to creativity, family, and resilience. From church creative teams to Nashville music projects and community run clubs, Cory unpacks why relationships, curiosity, and choosing hard things matter more than chasing prestige.

Hunter Creative Co:
www.huntercreative.co

Follow Cory:
https://www.instagram.com/huntercreative.co/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

00:00:00 – Childhood as a missionary in Slovakia
00:03:00 – From engineering drawings to design 
00:04:40 – Liberty graphic design, early jobs
00:06:00 – Growing up overseas, school shift
00:07:40 – Language, bilingual Slovak-English life
00:11:50 – Liberty experience, making school count
00:16:50 – Choosing college for character growth
00:18:25 – Church creative career and freelancing leap 
00:22:55 – Relationships, faith, and taking the risk
00:28:00 – Finding a niche: branding, apparel, church 
00:31:30 – Standing out through relationships, not skill 
00:34:25 – Music work, Nashville agency, lyric video 
00:36:20 – Dream clients two connections away
00:37:05 – Common Run Club, community connections
00:38:10 – Starting running, asthma, first marathon

Tim Medina is the founder of Stump & Root Co., a marketing agency that serves local businesses in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, we talk about his background, his journey from corporate to founding his company, the 3 pillars of his work (branding, video, and photo), content systems, niches, marketing yourself as a creative, his role as a husband and father, and faith.

Follow Tim:
https://www.instagram.com/thecreativetim/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbmedina/

Stump & Root:
https://www.stumpandroot.co/
https://www.instagram.com/stumpandroot.co/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

0:00 - Introduction
2:08 - Early creative background and family artistic influence
3:38 - Movie "Signs" inspiration and career awakening
4:35 - Discovering graphic design
6:52 - Corporate roles vs. founding Stump & Root Co.
7:53 - Importance of marketing education for creatives
22:52 - Working outside your niche and flexibility
24:49 - Pivoting niches and spec ad strategy
27:36 - Three pillars: video, photo, branding foundation
28:41 - Story/brand framework and holistic approach
38:25 - Personal branding and authenticity in work
40:33 - Family motivation and life priorities
46:44 - Collaborative mindset vs competition
47:14 - Abundance of local business opportunities
50:47 - Faith journey and background
52:00 - Trials, testing, and God's consistency
57:20 - Faith through difficult seasons and divine timing
1:01:31 - God's steadfast love and pursuit
1:06:19 - Website and LinkedIn for connecting

Recorded on February 17th, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.

Joshua West is a documentary filmmaker based in Lancaster, PA. In our conversation, we talk about what storytelling actually means, his production process, niches, competition, marketing, AI, and how he runs his business along with his wife.

Follow Josh:

https://www.instagram.com/jbawproductions/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-west-0803a0181/

JBAW Productions:

www.jbawproductions.com

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

0:00 Introduction & Background
1:36 Growing Up in Texas & Moving to Pennsylvania
2:07 Meeting His Wife Through Music & COVID
5:50 Getting Started in Photography & Concert Work
6:32 Transition from Photography to Video Production
7:04 The Importance of Storytelling in Film
8:07 Defining Real Storytelling vs Marketing Buzzwords
9:25 Finding Conflict & Contrast in Corporate Films
12:03 Making Films That Create Emotional Impact
12:54 Pre-Production Process & Client Consultation
14:28 Being a Strategic Partner vs Button Presser
17:08 Maintaining Creative Control with Clients
19:44 Working with Legacy Brands & Real Human Stakes
21:09 Balancing Artistry with Business Needs
23:23 Self-Education & Learning Technical Skills
24:06 Trial and Error Approach to Skill Development
29:33 Marketing Strategies for Video Professionals
32:08 The Challenge of Marketing Yourself as a Video Creator
34:18 Generalist vs Specialist Debate
35:23 Niching Down to Documentary Approach
38:05 Opportunities in Smaller Markets
40:42 Benefits of Central PA Market
42:41 Adapting to AI & Industry Changes
45:14 Community Over Competition Mindset
47:22 Different Restaurants Analogy
48:43 Knowing When to Say No to Projects
50:55 Running a Business with His Wife
55:54 Where to Find & Hire Josh

Recorded on February 10, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.

Tim Lebo is a creator at heart - a videographer, musician, songwriter, podcaster, and author.

Follow Tim:
https://www.instagram.com/timothylebofilms/

Tim's website:
https://timothylebofilms.com/

Tim's book, Earth to Abram:
https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-Timothy-Lebo-ebook/dp/B00XT6KQJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H5GSHZ6MZEO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M1CVo8aRaAW3idClhCCJp3osEo25UPStnP6M_vFcES0D5SddX94Wiph8D06R2QyFetzwmYMIguQNAuDv13TBxqF6VdYU24fBvF6Id2vsisSUmmwYxZKd27zmLSWXP6hbAWISp0o09BEEqGShpIGDFw.9uhO54EEENGRaVUxAEzkWSSPEadsMvI66J-CPx2r5wY&dib_tag=se&keywords=earth+to+abrams+book&qid=1772601250&sprefix=earth+to+abram+book%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-2

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

0:00 - Introduction & Creative Philosophy
0:17 - Tim's Multifaceted Creative Background
2:35 - Childhood Inspirations & Rejecting Traditional Education
7:38 - Overcoming Fear of Rejection & Taking Risks
9:23 - Preparation Meets Opportunity & Creative Standards
17:42 - Building Community Through Direct Outreach
18:37 - Helping Other Creatives & Sharing the Blueprint
20:27 - Writing Sci-Fi Novels & Finishing What You Start
25:40 - Freelance Career Sustainability & Real Estate Diversification
40:16 - Gratitude & Perspective in Creative Work
41:20 - Riding the Wave of Uncertainty
43:17 - Where to Find Tim's Work

Dan Scott Forreal is a music producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer, painter/muralist, tattooer, and graphic artist. In our conversation, we talk about his time living in Los Angeles and Colorado, manifestation, collaboration with band members, crafting an album, painting a mural, getting through difficult times, success, and more.

Find Dan's work here:
https://danscottforreal.com/

Kewl Haze:
https://kewlhaze.com/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

0:00 - Introduction & Family Connections
2:43 - Early School Memories & Critical Thinking
5:07 - Finding Identity Through Skateboarding & Music
6:20 - Art Development & Family Influence
31:01 - Learning Music Production Rules
32:34 - Collaboration vs. Solo Control
34:15 - Multi-Instrument Skills & Band Dynamics
36:08 - Musical Influences & Breaking Rules
39:17 - Developing Kewl Haze's Sound
41:16 - Managing Ego in Creative Partnerships
43:02 - Natural vs. Intentional Sound Development
45:25 - Dealing with Unused Creative Work
50:07 - Connecting Different Art Mediums
53:43 - Layered Art & Thought-Provoking Content
55:24 - Finding Hope in Difficult Times
61:03 - Meaningful Tattoo Story
62:25 - Defining Success & Happiness
67:33 - Life Perspective & Learning from Hardship
69:44 - Art as Universal Connection
71:00 - Music as Shared Experience
71:48 - Where to Find Dan Scott & Kewl Haze

Drew B Darby is a documentary filmmaker specializing in endurance sports, traveling all around the world to capture the most impressive race performances. Drew is one of my oldest film industry colleagues and friends.

In this conversation, we take a trip down memory lane to the early film projects that got us started, ways to break into the film industry in today's day and age, how running changed his life, his process for crafting a film from start to finish, marketing yourself as a creative business owner, freelancing lessons learned, and more.

Follow Drew:
https://www.instagram.com/drewbdarby/
https://www.drewbdarby.com/

Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/

My Website:
delaneyvideo.com

00:00 - Introduction & Background
02:34 - How Drew & Dylan Connected Through Film
06:26 - First Collaboration: "Angels Among Us" Short Film
08:56 - "Delivery" One-Shot Film Project
13:23 - Technical Challenges & Equipment Reviews
18:14 - Overcoming Imperfection in Early Work
22:21 - College Education vs. Self-Learning Debate
25:41 - Building Skills Through Experience
31:24 - College Experience at William & Mary
46:32 - Discovery of Running During Pandemic
53:31 - Career Pivot: Moving to Austin & BPN
55:32 - Reinventing Portfolio for Endurance Sports
01:00:00 - Going Freelance: The Two-Film Decision
01:05:09 - Why Athletes Need Documentary Films
01:17:07 - Art & Tactics: Balancing Creativity with Strategy
01:20:53 - Production Process: Pre-Production to Post
01:34:49 - Unpredictability of Race Day Filming
01:44:47 - Breaking the Mold in Ultra Running Content
01:47:57 - Lead Generation & Social Media Strategy
01:54:28 - Building Recognition in the Industry
02:02:18 - Sustainable Freelancing Without Ads
02:09:17 - Referring Work & Building Networks
02:17:10 - Contractor Relations & Fair Payment
02:26:54 - Defining Success in Freelance Career
02:35:48 - Reflections on Creative Partnership
02:37:25 - Where to Find Drew's Work