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Originally from Colorado, Aubree Estrella is a professional stills photographer/filmmaker with an emphasis in the music industry. Photographing cover images for publications such as NME Music, Guitar, touring with artists such as UPSAHL, xAmbassadors, and shooting both still and motion for Plague Vendor's two latest singles, Aubree has been creating visually stunning work while working with some very powerful musical acts. 

In today's episode, we dive into Aubree's early years in Colorado, playing soccer at a high level, sustaining an injury and being thankful she got hurt so we did not have to play anymore, how and why she moved to Los Angeles, CA, how photography entered her life, working within the music industry, being a woman in a mostly male dominated industry, battling mental health issues, finding her sobriety, the struggles of social media as a creative, clients wanting you to shoot both photo and motion for one price, and so much more.

This was such a wonderful conversation about the ebbs and flows of the creative lifestyle within the music industry, the BS that is social media, and all the stuff in between. I hope all enjoy and please be sure to view her work. It is absolutely gorgeous! 

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Hailing from San Diego, CA, Ryan Fudger is a professional stills photographer, owner/founder of OUR BMX, and podcast host of UNCLICKED. Prior to starting OUR BMX and UNCLICKED, Fudger spent 18-years as the associate editor and then managing editor of the iconic TransWorld RIDE BMX magazine title.

In today's episode, Fudger dives into his early years in San Diego, CA; growing up with his best friend and BMX legend, Gary Young, how BMX entered his life, picking up a camera, the opportunity to join RIDE, living out of his car, the toll this line of work takes on your personal relationships, the day RIDE was shut down, how OUR BMX came to fruition, and so much more.

Beyond stoked to hit 50 episodes and also have episode 50 be with such an important individual within the world of BMX, Ryan Fudger. I hope all enjoy. Thank you, Fudger, for making the time to come on the podcast and share your journey! 

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Originally from Venice Beach, California, Kelly Bolton is a former professional BMX athlete who rode for Eastern Bikes and DC Shoes. Now, he owns and operates Dumont Creative alongside his wife, Angela, creating CGI, motion graphics, and design work for clients such as Paramount, NFL, Starbucks, NIKE, and more. 

In today's episode, we dive into Kelly's early years growing up in an era of Venice Beach and the South Bay area that was quite rough, splitting his time between his mom and dad, how bikes become part of his life, becoming a professional BMX athlete, the struggles of the industry (both mentally and financially), how and why his time with Eastern Bikes ended, starting Dumont Creative with his wife, and so much. 

This was a really wonderful conversation with so many stories about Kelly's personal life, his BMX career, and more. A part two is absolutely warranted as there was so much more to get into. I hope all enjoy and thank you so much Kelly for such a wonderful conversation. 

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Originally from Ohio, Mike Vizer is a professional stills photographer and content creator within the world of action sports with an emphasis on both amateur motocross and professional Supercross and motocross racing. 

In today's episode, Vizer shares his story of growing up in small-town Ohio, getting a scholarship for wrestling, burnout from school, a life changing accident that left him unable to walk, his battle regain feeling and walk again, photography, seizures, the struggles of feeling valued in a creative field, rebuilding relationships, and more. 

I cannot begin to thank Vizer enough for spending the time to come on and share his journey, being so transparent and, hopefully, inspiring others chasing their dreams, too. Thank you, Vizer. 

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Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Aly is a content creator and podcast host of the female-centric Real House Wives of Moto, where she provides insider industry news and weekly podcasts focused on race recaps and long form interviews with guests from within the Supercross and motocross industry. 

In today's episode, we dive into Aly's early years growing up only a few houses down to Rick Carmichael during RC's peaks and having no idea, having dreams of becoming a professional rower, earning her degree in photojournalism, her mental health battles, how and why Real Housewives of Moto started, her passion for the sport, and objective and goals with RHWOM. 

Aly is, at times, viewed as a controversial figured within the sport.However, she dives into her process and making sure she has multiple sources that verify her information before sharing. I really hope those that listen are able to learn more about her, her vision, approach, and views. This was truly a wonderful and insightful conversation and Aly is absolutely a rad chick trying to give a voice to the often-times overlooked females of the sport. 

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Hailing from San Diego, CA, Eric Gunderson is a former professional racer car driver who get his start in the world of karting. By the time Eric was a teenager he was testing cars for an opportunity to race within the NASCAR world before eventually suffering from such severe burnout he chose to walk away. 

In today's episode, Eric dives into the aforementioned, starting his own business from the ground up and turning into a million dollar company, suffering from depression and stress, selling his business for a fraction of what it was worth purely to alleviate the stress, his fight with cancer, mental health, not wanting to exist anymore, and much more. 

This was a powerful conversation with a lot shared about parents raising their kids to be athletes, mental health, burnout, and the search for happiness that I hope many can find comfort and inspiration from. Thank you, Eric, for your transparency and vulnerability. 

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Tanner Yeager is a professional stills photographer based out of Globe, Arizona, who spent his career in the motocross industry before finding his way into the music and NASCAR industries. 

Tanner has worked for clients such as Red Bull, ABC, Sony Music, Fender, The Walt Disney Company, Universal Music Group, and individuals such as Eli Tomas, Ken Roczen,  Colton Haaker, the late Kyle Busch, Jake Owen, Jelly Roll, Midland, Keith Urban, Tommy Ash, and more. 

In today's episode, Tanner dives into his story of finding photographing, cutting his teeth with INSIDERMX, transitioning from Supercross and motocross to Endurocross, how he found himself in the music and NASCAR industries, being undervalued as a creative, the frustrations with social media and the creative marketplace as a whole, mental health, and much more. 

Tanner has some wonderful insights, stories, and perspectives from his own experiences crafting images that is beneficial for anyone in the creative space to keep in mind as they navigate their career. I hope all enjoy! 

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Originally from Connecticut, Cole Beach is a professional stills photographer, filmmaker, and podcast producer based in Salt Lake City, UT. Working with clients such as Triumph Racing North America, American Honda Motor Co., Fox, 100%, Red Bull, and more, Cole has created some absolutely stunning imagery for clients and motorsports fans alike. 

In today's episode, Cole talks about his early years growing up in Connecticut, how he was first introduced to the camera, working with FELD Entertainment and traveling to his first-ever Supercross race to shoot, imposter syndrome, the passion not always worth the end result, shooting The Met Gala for Jett Lawrence, battling with his mental health, The AC/JB Show and much more. 

This was a great conversation with a lot of wonderful insights into Cole's journey, the ebbs and flows of the creative lifestyle, and more. I hope all enjoy and thank you Cole for such a wonderful conversation. 

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Hailing from Northern California, Corbin Hayes is a retired professional Supercross and motocross athlete. Now, Corbin finds himself as an entrepreneur and business owner of Happy Bad Golf, where he is creating content, restoring golf clubs, and working to build the bridge between the action sports community and the golf community. 

In today's episode, Corbin dives into his early years racing dirt bikes, his struggles with both injuries and mental health, the process of earning his pro points so he could race Supercross, racing during the era of COVIDCROSS, why he chose to step away from racing, how Happy Bad Golf came to be, and so much. 

Also, you can find some of the projects that Corbin and I have worked on together on YouTube: Black & White ft Corbin Hayes and PORTRAIT ft Corbin Hayes are a few specific ones. 

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Originally from Minnesota, Haley Shanley is a professional on-air commentator for NBC Sports/Peacock and Race Day Live with an emphasis in professional Supercross and motocross racing.

In today's conversation, Haley dives into her time growing up and how she was introduced into the racing community, when she realized she wanted to become an on-air commentator, how she got her opportunity with Race Day Live, the hustle/grind culture, how she approaches riders with empathy, earning trust amongst the athletes, education, and so much more. 

Thank you Haley for her time to come on the podcast and share her story. Truly, what a kind human, and I hope everybody enjoys and is able to take something from her story. 

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