On this episode of the Creative Questions Podcast, we talk Halston Taylor about bursting onto the electronic music scene in Denver in the late 2010s where he was a forced to be reckoned with. He built a solid rapport with top DJs and talent buyers from here to LA. Eventually, those relationships blossomed into real opportunities. With Covid behind him and a new focus in front of him, Halston dove into the PR game feet first. Landing smack dab in the middle of the Los Angeles entertainment industry. with a slick sensibility Halston has quickly ascended within the public relations industry.

Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Brooklyn Dean had her eyes on something bigger. First, cutting her teeth in the Miami Florida modeling scene. She eventually landed in Denver, Colorado, where she would fearlessly take on modeling, creative content, as well as becoming a staple in the Denver nightlife world. On this episode, we talk about her past present and exciting future.

Yoseph Assefa got his start as an entrepreneur early on in his home country of Ethiopia. Immigrating to first Oklahoma, and then eventually settling in Colorado as a teenager. He assimilated to the culture quickly, recognizing potential every step of the way. On this episode we talk about throwing events and creating fly magazine early on. We went on to discuss going from promoting parties to throwing festivals as well as Yoseph’s restaurant and Food Truck concept, he opened with his business partner.

Tristan Minton got his start skateboarding and tagging, like so many skate-graffiti enthusiast. Where Tristan story differs is his constant urge to innovate while pursuing opportunities. Initially attending the art institute of Denver where Tristan cut his creative teeth with early versions of Photoshop and illustrator, paving the way for a robust and ever evolving creative career working for companies, like never summer, creating authentic professional apparel alongside skate decks and snowboards. Eventually, Tristan with partner up and take the packaging world by storm leaving his creative stamp through innovation and raw determination.

Chris (time) Steele, rapper, professor and author got his start putting out music in high school collaborating locally and than nationally contributing to hip-hop culture. His creative path would lead him to Regis university where he worked to pay for his education eventually, taking on the role of professor at Regis university. Chris has released music for over 20 years and is still actively putting music out. on this episode, we talk about his overall journey from early days of being a hip-hop enthusiast to a musical career spanning over two decades.

On this episode of Tullie Bailey’s Creative Questions we talk with the very talented Chris Haven about Denver skate culture, graffiti, streetwear, and what it takes to be a creative entrepreneur in 2025

On this episode we tackle the creative struggle for elite athlete, entrepreneur, and all around go-getter Junior Kelemeni. From a young age Junior excelled at most sports. He eventually competed professionally in football and bodybuilding but his green thumb is what would lead him into uncharted territory, eventually helping him find peace when the competition was over.

Patrick McGregor aka KANE is an amazing professional muralist known for painting major brand adds on skyscrapers. He is a are part of a small amount of Wall Dogs still painting Advertisements on City buildings. In Patricks spare time you can find him painting one of his signature dogs on a wall somewhere on planet Earth. on this bonus episode, we talk about where it all started and what is inspiring Patrick these days.

Orion Krynen is a style bending, creative pioneer hailing from the streets of North San Francisco Bay. Orion cut his teeth as a skateboarder and creative in the 90s. Eventually he joined AmeriCorp to help further develop his aspirations and in doing so Orion got to see the greater 50 states. He eventually settled in Denver, which is where Orion’s creative journey really begins. On this episode we talk with Mr Krynen about how his stylistic journey on a skateboard informed multiple career opportunities through out the years.

In this episode, we talk with Francois Baptiste about his love for hip-hop and coming-of-age as a promoter in the 90s. Francois let us into his world discussing what it was like as a fan of the culture during the golden era. He helps us understand how he went from college Promoter to tour consultant, booking agent and artist management essentially living out the career of his dreams.

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