Rich Instinct Podcast

Angelique Velez woke up one night with an idea for an accessories line of products. This was the genesis of Breakups To Makeup, a brand that now has nationwide distribution through Sephora, Walmart, and QVC. Angelique didn't know it at the time, but she took some important steps to make her brand a strong candidate for major partnerships. In this episode she shares her business' story and lessons learned. Lessons you can also use to find success and get noticed by the major players in your industry.

Find out more about Breakups to Makeup at https://breakupstomakeup.com and follow Angelique on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theangeliquetechnique/

Steve Lucin is a creative entrepreneur in NYC who transitioned from freelance graphic designer to agency owner, philanthropist, and VJ. In this episode he shares with us his story and advice on how to build a successful client roster. His secret is to stop the vicious cycle of "compare and despair" that plagues us all, and focus on finding your "Special Thing." In business, this is our only hope for finding an edge. We dive deep into how to find your thing, and how to apply it.

Find out more about Steve's marketing agency at https://www.stevelucin.com/

Steve also runs a spectacular non-profit giving out scholarships to art students, learn more or donate at https://www.wesupportcreativity.org/

In magazines and TV we constantly see stories of individuals going from rags to riches. Regardless of whether you want to get rich or not, there is a lesson hidden inside these stories of triumph. Today we look at artists and entrepreneurs that have laid out the formula of how we too can profit from our pain.

Andy Warhol and Bill Murray were right all along. They practiced a certain strategy that is easy to comprehend, but tough to master. They understood human nature and that our goals are best accomplished indirectly.  In this episode we hear examples from business, art, acting, and martial arts about the real reason why we often fail to reach our goals-- and how to flip this equation in our favor.

Maybe you've heard this one before, but I hadn't. It's a concept that many multi-BILLION-dollar companies have used to build a fanbase. We would do well to pay attention...

Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing. And about discipline. And about pretty much anything that has to do with being successful with your art. Well guess what, Lil Wayne knows a thing or two as well. These are the reasons why he can serve as a role model for any artist, creator, or entrepreneur.

Music by Ben Murray-Smith

Jason Rosario and Claudio Cabrera have accomplished a lot in their young lives, but this endeavor they've just leapt into is not about accomplishment, it's about honoring their worldview. In this episode I speak to Jason, founder of The Lives of Men--and Claudio, its lead content specialist--who through their stories show us that it's possible to DO GOOD, and LOOK GOOD in the process.

Music Written and Produced by Ben Murray-Smith