The Budding Craftsman Podcast

Music has been one of the most powerful tools of cultural and societal transformation for millennia.

If we care about influence in various spheres, music cannot be overlooked. It is a universal language that carries immense weight, capable of shifting perspectives and driving real change. But how often do we actually sit down to dissect what goes into building that influence?

On this episode, I sit with musician and music producer, Taiwo Oni, @taiwoblaqkeys to discuss music like we rarely speak about. We go beyond the beats and the melodies to explore the purpose behind the art.

Whether you are a music lover, creative, brand builder, or simply someone who appreciates intentional artistry, you will want to listen to this one.

During his days in school, I'd watch Victor exude very rare levels of excellence as a photographer-from his appearance at events to his quality of craftsmanship. It's no surprise how far he's grown and achieved!

Bringing him on the podcast to speak on this topic was a no-brainer

Episode 007 is live!

We spend so much time mastering the tools of our craft.

We study layouts, refine our writing, and perfect our design techniques.

𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒕𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇?

On this episode of The Budding Craftsman Podcast, we tackle a profound question: Is there a spiritual side to creativity?

Charles is joined by the incredibly talented Shokunbi Gbogboade @s.h.o.k.s.s (Creative Designer and Co-founder of Craftsmen Media).

Together, they explore the unseen layers of the creative process.

If you are ready to move beyond just technical execution and discover the deeper pulse and purpose behind your creative work, this conversation is exactly what you need.

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On this episode, we discuss something not talked about enough.

Many of us start in one lane but feel the pull toward another. How do you bridge the gap between "technical" and "creative" without feeling like you're starting from zero?

Charles sits with the brilliant Ebunoluwa Toluwabori Oyewunmi (Founder of ETO Creatives) to break down the strategy, mindset shifts, and the reality of pivoting into the creative industry.

Whether you're currently in a 9-to-5 that feels "un-creative", feel stuck in a technical field or you're looking to professionalize your passion, this episode is absolutely for you!

Persistence.

Grit.

Determination.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁, “𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.”

Craftsmanship is not accidental. It is intentional.

It is waking up when it's inconvenient.

It is refining when others are relaxing

𝗜𝗻 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 005 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁:𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿.

Because potential means nothing if it is not pursued with intensity.

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀!

Mainstream media has taken a dark turn, but Benedict decided he wasn't going to just sit back and watch.

Driven by a mission to protect the hearts and minds of the next generation, Benedict launched Kingdom Sprout Comics.

In this episode, we discuss how he's using his craft to challenge the status quo and provide children with clean, wholesome, and purposeful stories.

It's a masterclass in daring to build what you wish existed

On this episode, Charles shares his inspiration behind the Budding Craftsman brand, and the details behind his creative process

An all-round conversation with Jesuferanmi Agboola on his journey, creative process, purpose and other interesting perspectives.

Ever wondered what was running through the mind of the artist while staring in awe of a piece of art? I experienced the same looking at The Logos Series by Mako Joseph, and decided to invite him for a chat. Enjoy!

Check out the designs on his IG page (@cae_zzar)