In this episode, I chat with Mikey, the artist behind purveyor of soft goods and trippy, uplifting merch with a message, Boss Dog.

During our conversation, we chat about Mikey's inspirations as a young dude, grafting hard and honing his craft. We chat the ups and downs of social media. We chat growing up within the music scene and being immersed in skateboarding culture. We chat working for yourself, building a business and staying true to who you are. We chat about Mikey's creative process and what his inspirations and motivations are — past and present. We also chat trying to walk a positive path and put out good energy, even when the world around you seems to be crumbling. And of course, learning to not be afraid of rejection — an essential part of the development process.

If you're a creative — particularly an artist — this is one you really need to check out. Mikey is a legend of a dude and it was a pleasure to chat with him.

Peace.