Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe

In this episode, I sit down with creative genius, Jacob Jones. Creator of "Motown Mondays", a staple in Nashville night life, and Creative Director of Create + Orchestrate, he tells his compelling story in entrepreneurship from music to digital media.

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In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Jason Ridgel. From founder & CEO in multiple health care companies to owner of a new premium whiskey, Jason seems to have done it all. We talk about how he was able to develop multiple businesses over the course of 10+ years.

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In this episode, I sit down with US Senate Candidate, James Mackler. He is a military veteran and a former defense attorney, who prides himself on serving others as well as his country. We chat about the importance of branding and the effects of branding in politics.

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In this episode, I speak with long time radio personality and "WKND Hang Suite" venue owner, Adrian Granderson. Most commonly known as "AG". He has been the voice on Nashville radio for 20+ years, all while running and operating several business ventures, and most recently running and operating one of Nashville's hottest spots. We chat about his amazing story and the power of creative content.

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Professor Isaac Addae invited me to speak to his business class at Tennessee State University. I had a great time sharing my story and answering questions about business, life and the disruptive power of the Internet. So important to engage these college kids... they aren't getting enough of the truth. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, I speak with the founder and CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, Van Tucker. Van has a history of blazing trails in Nashville by being the banker who first started creating financing products for songwriters using their catalogs as an asset. She has been a rebel and brought creativity to the buttoned up world of banking, and now she has brought business acumen to the intensely creative fashion world. We have a great time talking about creative intent vs. creative action.

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In this episode, we go to a live discussion that I had with the Woman's Leadership Honors Class at Fisk University, taught by Megan Barry. Megan drills me on some tough leadership questions. These are some really smart kids asking good questions, and I get a chance to tell them why the Internet is the biggest game changer in the world. And some other smart stuff :)

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In this episode, I speak with proud Nashvillian and former Mayor, Megan Barry. Megan's story is well documented, but I'm not certain that what she has learned from it is. This is an open, wandering conversation about life, creative power, women as leaders and the gift of reflection.

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In this episode, I speak with photographer Jason Myers, who went from being a corporate manager to a freelance creative who now shoots sitting presidents, championship athletes and even the Nature Boy. We talk about how to work with a pro photographer, how to develop a craft, and how to stand out in a crowded Internet enabled world.

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My first show with my good friend, Nicholas Holland, currently the GM / VP of Product (Marketing Hub) at HubSpot. In this, the very first episode of the Creative Power Hour, Nick and I go back. Waaaay back, to childhood. Nick and I have been friends for over a decade, and I loved just getting to spend an hour with him and find out how he became the highly successful entrepreneur and technology executive that he is today. Big lessons here on the nuances of innovation and how entrepreneurs leverage technology to have an advantage.

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