The ThoughtLeaders Podcast

Ever wonder about how Hollywood and Tech interact and collide? David Bloom is a journalist, podcaster, and consultant addressing exactly that issue. David and I are chatting all things content, from the streaming wars to brands shifting away from traditional TV advertisements and turning to YouTube and podcasts instead. Finally, we attempt to look into the future of content and David explains what the Metaverse is, how its already here, and how it will change the way we consume content. 

Art, fashion, and advertising always seem to converge and today, Donna Adi is bringing it all together for us. Donna is a digital mixed media creator, who has taken Instagram and Pinterest by storm. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion world, including Michael Kors, Dior, and Puma. Donna walks me through her creative process, explains how she created her own niche in the digital art community and gives us a behind the scenes look at some of her biggest collaborations.

It is very rare that you get to talk to someone who is partially responsible for creating an entire genre on YouTube. Today I have that pleasure as I sit down with Terry Adelman, the founder of MENfluential Media. If you have ever watched a men's how to, style, fashion, or lifestyle video on YouTube, then you can thank Terry and the guys over at MENfluential. Terry represents the leading YouTubers in this category and has helped people all over the world, dress look, and feel better. Terry and I talk everything that went into creating this media company, to what makes their channels connect with their audience so well and everything that goes into a Menfluential channel.

Joe Rogan signs a $100 million deal with Spotify, and you are asking yourself what did I miss here? Every time you watch your favorite channel on YouTube or listen to a podcast, there is some awesome brand advertising there and you are asking yourself why? Yup, this episode is exactly for you as Dan Conn and I get down to basics about branded content

On today's episode, I am sitting down with the one and only Simon Whistler. Simon is the host of 8 youtube channels with over 6 million subscribers, with channels including Today I found Out, Biographics and TopTenz.  We had a great time talking about everything from how Simon broke into YouTube to his role as a teacher to millions around the world. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I got to sit down with the Goal Guys. Brothers Cam and Brenden have been making incredible fitness and lifestyle challenge themed videos on YouTube. We discussed what goes into each one, the difficulties, and how they are inspiring others to better themselves.

On today's episode, I am sitting down with YouTube cooking star Adam Ragusea. Adam's channel has over 700,000 subscribers and he has gone viral with many of his episodes. Adam explains to us how he went from being a college professor in Georgia to becoming a full-time YouTuber. We hear about how Adam has been inspired to come up with his relatable and easy to follow cooking style. Adam also lets us in on what goes into the business side of running a successful channel and how he is able to churn out so much great content. 

On today's episode, I sat down with David Tintner, Co-founder and CEO of ThoughtLeaders and former host of the HackingUI podcast.

We discussed how he got his start creating content and how that helped him launch his currnet comapny, ThoughtLeaders.

Welcome to the ThoughtLeaders Podcast! Today you will be getting an awesome preview at what is to come on our first season. If you want a behind the scenes look at your favorite content creators than stay tuned. On the ThoughtLeaders Podcast, I am chatting with amazing content creators on YouTube and podcasts. I am pulling back the mic and getting an inside look at to who they are and how it all works.

This is the ThoughtLeaders Podcast! Today you will be getting an awesome preview at what is to come on our first season. If you want a behind the scenes look at your favorite content creators than stay tuned. On the ThoughtLeaders Podcast, I am chatting with amazing content creators on YouTube and podcasts. I am pulling back the mic and getting an inside look at to who they are and how it all works.