The Scene Projects

Bubba Startz opens the episode by welcoming Emily Myers, who shares her backstory and journey to Nashville, offering a glimpse into the city's vibrant music scene dynamics. They discuss the importance of networking in the music industry and the role it plays in an artist's career. The conversation highlights the significance of the Josie Music Awards in supporting independent artists. Emily shares success stories from the independent artist community, providing inspiration and insight into navigating the industry. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Emily's music, inviting listeners to explore her unique sound and artistic vision.

(0:00) Introduction and welcoming Emily Myers

(1:03) Emily Myers' backstory and move to Nashville

(6:32) Nashville's music scene dynamics

(10:13) Networking in the music industry

(11:17) The Josie Music Awards and independence

(16:51) Independent artist success stories

(18:49) Connecting with Emily Myers' music

Bubba Startz introduces the episode and welcomes Dr. Brett Denkin, diving into his journey in sports psychology. The conversation explores Bubba's connection to sports and music, drawing parallels between business and sports psychology. They discuss the challenges athletes face and the significance of mental training, emphasizing the process and importance of honing the mental game. Dr. Denkin shares insights into the challenges of mental coaching and building a practice, as well as the business side of professional athletics. The episode delves into embracing change, adaptability, monetizing creativity, and building confidence. It concludes with contact information and closing remarks.

(0:00) Episode and Guest Introduction

(1:21) Dr. Brett Denkin's Journey into Sports Psychology

(3:03) Bubba Startz's Connection to Sports and Music

(4:40) Parallels Between Business and Sports Psychology

(7:39) Athlete Challenges and Mental Training

(12:18) The Process and Importance of Mental Game Training

(15:16) Mental Coaching Challenges and Building a Practice

(17:18) The Business Side of Professional Athletics

(19:25) Embracing Change and Adaptability

(22:11) Monetizing Creativity and Building Confidence

(23:58) Contact Information and Closing Remarks

Bubba Startz welcomes Vicki Stewart, delving into her backstory and the importance of inclusivity and raising awareness. Vicki shares insights on the inception and mission of her foundation, emphasizing the challenges employers face in hiring people with disabilities. They discuss practical steps businesses can take to embrace inclusive hiring, highlighting Vicki's approach to problem-solving. The conversation extends to supporting businesses after hiring, ensuring sustainable practices are maintained. Vicki also touches on community engagement and efforts to increase visibility, rounding out an insightful dialogue on fostering inclusive work environments.

(0:23) Guest Introduction and Vicki Stewart's Backstory

(2:01) Importance of Inclusivity and Raising Awareness

(3:36) Foundation Inception and Mission

(5:21) Challenges Employers Face in Hiring People with Disabilities

(7:12) Steps for Businesses Interested in Inclusive Hiring

(9:20) Vicki Stewart's Approach to Problem-Solving

(10:27) Supporting Businesses Post-Hire

(12:11) Community Engagement and Visibility Efforts

Bubba Startz welcomes FlyBoi Rich as they dive into his backstory, exploring his rise to success and community involvement. Rich shares his inspiration for helping others, reflecting on changes in the music industry and the importance of business knowledge. The conversation highlights a cultural shift back to ownership and the resurgence of classic artists, with a nod to the impact of Eminem, D12, and the Detroit scene. They discuss supporting new artists and avoiding industry pitfalls, balancing cover music, original work, and touring. The episode also covers how data and social media play a role in planning tours. Future collaborations are teased before concluding with contact information and closing remarks.

(0:17) Welcome, guest introduction, and Flyboy Rich's backstory

(1:46) Flyboy Rich's success, community involvement, and new ventures

(3:14) Inspiration for helping others

(4:37) Changes in the music industry and business knowledge

(6:27) Cultural shift back to ownership and resurgence of classic artists

(8:56) Impact of Eminem, D12, and Detroit scene

(11:02) Supporting new artists and avoiding industry pitfalls

(15:56) Balancing cover music, original work, and touring

(18:43) Using data to plan tours and the role of social media

(20:40) Future collaborations, contact info, and closing remarks

Bubba Startz introduces Adam Davis, delving into his background and the transformative impact of technology. They explore Adam's journey into AI, its applications, and Bubba's own experiences using AI in podcast production. The conversation highlights the rapid advancement of AI and the necessity of balancing its adoption with human creativity. Adam shares his approach to AI education and consulting, emphasizing empowerment through AI and automation. They discuss the cultural differences between business practices in Israel and Canada, and the importance of reclaiming time and achieving work-life balance in the AI era.

(0:13) Introduction, Adam Davis’s background, and the impact of technology

(2:01) Adam’s journey into AI and its applications

(2:56) Bubba’s use of AI in podcast production

(4:59) Learning, adapting, and the speed of AI advancement

(7:59) Balancing AI adoption with human creativity

(9:56) Adam’s approach to AI education and consulting

(14:24) Empowering others through AI and automation

(23:19) Business culture differences: Israel vs. Canada

(24:45) Human element, reclaiming time, and work-life balance in the age of AI

(30:25) Reflections, future aspirations, and guest plugs

(31:42) Sponsor: Pure and Easy Tea

Bubba Startz welcomes Gallo Locknez, exploring his background and his journey into sync licensing. They discuss the challenges, rewards, and early successes he experienced in the music industry. Gallo shares insights into the benefits of sync licensing and the importance of avoiding gatekeeping while fostering a supportive community. The conversation highlights Gallo's work with Tech Twenty Five and its impact on the community. Balancing his professional, teaching, and personal life, Gallo addresses teaching challenges and shares notable success stories. They dive into building relationships with music supervisors and reflect on musical diversity and opportunities. The episode closes with Gallo's final thoughts.

(0:24) Introduction, Gallo Locknez’s background, and sync licensing journey

(2:46) Challenges, rewards, and early successes in the music industry

(4:36) Sync licensing benefits and industry insights

(6:33) Avoiding gatekeeping and fostering community

(7:47) Gallo’s work with Tech Twenty Five and its community impact

(10:08) Balancing work, teaching, and personal life

(13:46) Teaching challenges and notable success stories

(18:30) Building relationships with music supervisors

(24:08) Reflections on musical diversity and opportunities

(24:38) Closing remarks with Gallo Locknez

(24:49) Sponsor: SoundWave Studios

Bubba Startz chats with Rick London about his creative journey, exploring the role of music in his art and the process of writing, publishing, and marketing his book. Rick shares insights on podcast ideas, his unique take on monsters, and the metaphor behind his werewolf story. They discuss the benefits of not being classically trained, balancing project completion with perfection, and considering the reader's perspective. Rick unveils future plans for The Dancing Wolfeman series and building a fan base. The episode wraps up with thoughts on patience, perseverance, Boomz TV's marketing role, and where to purchase the book.

(0:22) Introduction and Rick London's backstory

(3:03) Creative process and inspiration in art

(4:18) The power of music in Rick's story

(5:57) Writing, publishing, and marketing the book

(12:25) Podcast ideas and relating to monsters

(18:26) Metaphor behind the werewolf story and natural writing process

(21:11) Advantage of not being classically trained

(26:05) Finishing projects vs. seeking perfection

(27:08) Considering the reader's perspective

(29:00) Future plans for the Dancing Wolfman series

(31:43) Origin of the Dancing Wolfman idea

(33:04) Building a fan base and learning the process

(35:02) Importance of patience and perseverance

(37:22) Booms TV's involvement and marketing plans

(38:14) Closing remarks and where to buy the book

Bubba Startz introduces Cameron McKay, diving into his backstory and struggles with PTSD. They discuss a pivotal near-death experience that led to the creation of the Shit Creek Survivor Podcast. The conversation addresses mental health and systemic challenges faced by first responders, highlighting the varied support systems and state differences for police officers. Bubba shares his own experiences, emphasizing the importance of support networks. They explore the role of storytelling in recovery and healing. The episode concludes with information on where to find Cameron's podcast, offering listeners a chance to engage with his impactful narratives.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Cameron McKay

(0:57) Cameron McKay's backstory and struggles with PTSD

(4:14) Near-death experience and inception of Shit Creek Survivor Podcast

(8:18) Addressing mental health and systemic issues for first responders

(15:46) Support systems and state differences for police officers

(22:16) Bubba Startz's experiences and the importance of support networks

(26:47) Recovery and the role of storytelling in healing

(29:55) Where to find Cameron McKay's podcast

Bubba Startz welcomes Merav Yanai to discuss her career journey, highlighting her transition from HR to operations. They explore Merav's early realizations and her approach to problem-solving in management. The conversation delves into the role of Leap AI in decision-making and how it serves as both a mentor and a vision for Merav. She shares insights on adapting and learning new skills with AI, emphasizing the orchestration of systems and processes. The episode also touches on finding Leap AI and Merav's book.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Marav Yanai

(0:48) Marav Yanai's Career Journey

(2:07) Transition from HR to Operations

(4:09) Early Realizations and Problem-Solving in Management

(7:26) Leap AI’s Role in Decision Making

(11:28) Applying Insights in Practice

(14:54) Leap AI as a Mentor and Vision

(20:08) Adapting and Learning New Skills with AI

(22:22) Orchestrating Systems and Processes

(23:48) Finding Leap AI and Marav’s Book

(24:31) Sponsor: Pure and Easy Tea

Bubba Startz introduces Charlie Sells, diving into his backstory and career journey. The conversation focuses on the role and significance of marketing in today's business landscape. Charlie shares insights into the challenges faced by small business owners and the lessons learned along the way. They explore the importance of coaching, education, and building strong client partnerships. Charlie offers valuable advice and outlines key goals for aspiring business owners, emphasizing strategic growth and development. The episode provides a comprehensive look at the entrepreneurial journey and the pivotal role of effective marketing and collaboration.

(0:22) Introduction and Charlie Sells' Backstory

(2:54) The Role and Importance of Marketing

(5:00) Challenges and Lessons for Small Business Owners

(7:18) Coaching, Education, and Client Partnerships

(18:43) Advice and Goals for Business Owners