Groundbreaking

Meet Eliot Lee, the LA-based up-and-coming music video director helping launch the careers of tomorrow's chart-topping artists. In today's episode, Jake and Eliot talk about variations across film media, how TikTok is not only revolutionizing the industry for artists, and how to handle imposter syndrome when things start working out. Continue following Eliot's work by following @imeliot on Instagram.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Maddie Stephenson, the Chicago native and now Boston-based singer, songwriter, AND composer with a meticulous but ambitious approach through musical storytelling. In today’s episode, Jake and Maddie discuss the realities of being a young artist, how music fans can dissolve barriers to entry in the music industry, re-imagining the artistic path, and recognizing how creators are influenced. Continue following Maddie at @madddiestephenson and by streaming "In My Head," and watching the new video.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

In the second season premiere, Jake is joined by Cassie Wilson, disability activist and founder of Half/Access, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to making live music more accessible in all venues. In today’s episode, they discuss social media activism, the history of oppression towards the disabled community, and how the entire music industry (from fans to artists) can become better advocates. Continue following Cassie and Half/Access at @halfaccess and @wilsonxcassie, and by visiting halfaccess.org.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Groundbreaking is back with more creators and more stories curated just for you. The FRNDLY original podcast brings you the creatives redefining what it means to create, and introducing you to the leaders of tomorrow, today. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, and follow us @FRNDLYmedia, for all the latest and new episodes every Tuesday, beginning February 2, 2021.

In the season finale, Jake calls his friend Josee Matela, Founder of First Gen Graduates and Matelamade, to discuss what motivates them, reflect on their friendship, and explain the foundations of both FRNDLY and Josee's projects. Jake also shares highlights from the season, and what brought him to create the show to inspire others. You can follow Josee at @joseematela and @matelamade.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Elise Cortes, founder of Leche, an all-new, culturally-inspired clothing brand built by the college senior from home, to be shipped to yours. In today’s episode we chat about connecting with your roots, finding your path, and recognizing that right place, right time may just be right now. If you want to continue following Elise’s journey, check them out on Instagram @loveleche for the latest drops and a bit more on what Elise and the brand are up to.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Tinah Ogalo, Host of In Your Twentys, the podcast that removes all filters and dives deep into the topics, struggles, and realities that haunt, build, and give our 20s meaning. Tinah's new show features guests of all kinds, and in a superstar podcast crossover episode, she joins the show to discuss building a digital platform, what starting a show is like, and answers all the questions you didn't know everyone was asking. Connect with Tinah at @tinah.ogalo and @inyourtwentys. Stream the podcast on your favorite platform by searching for "In Your Twentys."

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Raquel Phillips, co-founder and COO of Qatch, an all-new curated-for-you styling service that hits you up with the latest and personal recommendations for you. Raquel is redefining the shopping experience, and in the age of digital marketing and online shopping, found a way to create a new friendly dynamic between creator and client. In the new episode, we discuss with Raquel about building partnerships with brands, curating experiences to build trust for customers, and the logistics of thinking outside-the-box. For more from Raquel and the Qatch team, follow them at @joinqatch, and sign-up by visiting joinqatch.com.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Sarah Ganzenmuller, Founder of Ripplfect, a new way to not only drink coffee and discover new cafes around town, but in a sustainable way like never before. The brand new endeavor focuses on rewarding consumers for using their reusable cups through partnerships with local businesses and encouraging sustainable practices. In today's episode, we chat with Sarah about implementing a cause into your brand, building connections with your community, asking for help when you need it most, and how to put yourself out there. Follow Ripplfect and Sarah at @theripplfect and by visiting theripplfect.com.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].

Meet Ashley Olafsen, founder of Move and Visionaria, two initiatives to inspire others through sharing all she's learned since starting her own business years ago. She first began working with young girls in elementary schools to empower them in self-expression and group activities. From there, Ashley founded Visionaria, a consulting group and creative service that pulls from her own expertise and innovative, critical thinking. Today, Ashley discusses how to follow a passion when that's working for a client and navigating self-development with a healthy, proactive approach. Keep up with Ashley by following @visionariaconsulting and @ashleyolafsen, and by visiting visionariaconsulting.com.

Continue supporting Groundbreaking by subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review. Want more from FRNDLY? Check out what we're up to by visiting us at frndlymedia.com and following @frndlymedia on all platforms. You can also follow Jake at @jacobwittenberg. Know somebody we should interview or have a thought you'd like to share? Contact the show by emailing [email protected].