In this episode of Someday Soon, Mark sits down with filmmaker and founder of Film Club Productions, Jared Phelps, for an unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to build a creative career from scratch.

Jared shares how a simple moment editing YouTube skits turned into a full-blown obsession—and eventually a leap of faith into freelancing after getting paid $100 for his first wedding video. From living with his grandparents and scraping by on a few hundred dollars a month to traveling the world for production work, his journey is anything but linear.

The two dive deep into the realities most creators don’t talk about:

- The financial stress and uncertainty of freelancing- Why social media growth is often overrated- The trap of “copycat culture” in content creation- Balancing documenting life vs. actually living it- How to price your work and land your first real clients

Jared also opens up about the mindset required to succeed—embracing failure, taking imperfect action, and being willing to do the uncomfortable work like cold outreach and networking.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone chasing a creative career, building a freelance business, or trying to turn passion into something sustainable.

On the first episode of Someday Soon, Mark sits down with country artist Steven Cali — a musician who’s been building his career the hard way: thousands of shows, countless songwriting sessions, and years of figuring out what it actually means to chase something extraordinary.

Steven talks about growing up in a small town, learning guitar in his brother’s room, and the moment he realized music might be more than just a hobby. From playing open mic nights to sharing stages with national acts, his journey is a reminder that most careers in the arts are built slowly — brick by brick.

Steven also shares why his biggest goal isn’t fame at all — it’s making the people closest to him proud and building a life his kids can look up to.

A podcast about people who took the long route, and stuck with it long enough to mean something. Because nothing meaningful, happens all at once.