Working Sunday

By Reuben Ly

A show about the hard road to success, as a creative entrepreneur.

Based in Oakland, CA, host Reuben Ly – a small business owner turned journalist – travels the country capturing the struggle and suc... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

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November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists 5: Be The Tortoise
The turtle and the hare – a classic fable. Building a brand is a marathon, not a sprint. Don't be the cocky rabbit who burns out. Today we have stories of two humble, hard-working guys who have persevered through tough times ... to see huge success.
This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Show Guests:
• Truck Torrence of 100%Soft
• Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot
note: big thanks to Michelle Valigura, who we neglected to include in the story as a key mentor of Truck Torrence, alongside Amanda Visell!
Website: workingsunday.com
Patreon: patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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29min
November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists 4: Courage
It takes courage to follow your dreams. But these women in this episode aren’t just carving out a space for their work in the world ... they’re carving out a space for themselves.
This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Show Guests:
• Ann Shen author of Bad Girls Throughout History
• Lela Lee of Angry Little Girls
Website: http://workingsunday.com
Patreon: http://patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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25min
November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists 3: Community + Social Media
In the social media era how do we get past the popularity contest – to build a real community?
Both guests face serious health challenges, alongside running an art business. A strong social media community has supported both their business and their healing process. But as we all know … social media has its darkside…
This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Show Guests:
• Ryan Brunty of Depressed Monsters
• Kate Hart of Bittersqueaks
Website: http://workingsunday.com
Patreon: http://patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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24min
November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists 2: Build Your Brand
Two stories of people finding a tiny little niche ... and building a hugely successful business.
Our first guest turned a part time passion project into the largest art market of it’s kind in the world – DesignerCon. Our second guest launched a super niche (and kind of bizarre) art product on a shoestring budget.
This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Show Guests:
• Ben Goretsky of DesignerCon
• Wendy Bryan Lazar of I Heart Guts
Website: http://workingsunday.com
Patreon: http://patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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34min
November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists 1: Money, Ego & Ambition
We start ... with the fine art world. Where a piece can sell for $10 million dollars – or wind up in the trash heap. Lots of us believe the difference is a lucky break. But what if the difference is internal? Our mindset as creators. How we value ourselves, and our work …
This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Show Guests:
• Kim Weller of LA Creeps
• MEAR ONE legendary graffiti artist
Website: http://workingsunday.com
Patreon: http://patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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26min
November 16, 2018 LA Working Artists: Season Trailer
In the next 5 shows, we are going to travel deep into the psyche of 10 successful Working Artists. This season of Working Sunday does a deep dive into what it takes (and means) to build an authentic, personal brand – that can blow up.
From Pasadena to Culver City – from Melrose to Long Beach –
Welcome to the world of LA Working Artists.
Season Guests:
• Kim Weller of LA Creeps
• MEAR ONE
• Ben Goretsky of DesignerCon
• Wendy Bryan Lazar of I Heart Guts
• Ryan Brunty of Depressed Monsters
• Kate Hart of Bittersqueaks
• Ann Shen
• Lela Lee of Angry Little Girls
• Truck Torrence of 100Soft
• Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot
Website: http://workingsunday.com
Patreon: http://patreon.com/workingsunday
Twitter: @WorkingSunday
Instagram: @WorkingSunday
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3min
September 10, 2018 18 – No Silver Spoon In This Mouth! – Mark Choey of Climb Real Estate
Born to immigrant parents in New York City, Mark Choey 'climbed' the ladder of corporate success until he realized ... he could make much more money in real estate.
Co-Founder of Climb Real Estate, one of the Top 10 Brokerages in San Francisco, Mark is successful by any standard. But does he think so?
On this show we will explore the mindset required to build a real estate empire. Plus enjoy an extended conversation between Mark and myself on gentrification and affordable housing ... Enjoy!
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31min
August 11, 2018 17 – Mini Golf Universe – Steve Fox of Urban Putt
Steve Fox has bottled the magic of Miniature Golf … shaken it up … and let it explode all over the walls, floors and ceiling. Building a magical universe that can withstand "the rigors of 8 year old boys and 30 year old drunks…" and "all of the terrible things that can happen when you arm a bunch of people with weapons and set them loose with drinks."
Business is good! But as Steve Fox has learned ... even a successful business, takes a huge toll on your personal life.
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19min
July 17, 2018 16 – It's Gonna Be Like Levi's! – Ifafunke Oladigbolu of Lola's African Apparel
On a trip back home to Nigeria, 'Lola' took $1,000 and produced as many outfits as she could. She brought them back with her to the US and began selling them at a weekend flea market.
Her clothing not only is a thriving business, but helps boost a sense of identity for her African-American customers – in a small way, helping combat a legacy of slavery.
She's super charming, and her fun selfie videos have given a big boost to her social media channel, and her business.
Her goal? Ankara fabric will be like Levi's. Nobody even thinks about it... everyone is just wearing it!
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12min
November 29, 2017 15 – Persistence and the Music Business – Lalin St. Juste and Aki Ehara – leaders of band The Seshen
The Seshen is a major band in the making. They've licensed their songs to BET and the Syfy channel ... and have played major festivals around the US. They're fresh off a European tour and sit down to talk about what it takes to make it in the music business... something they are still working on every day
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16min

FAQs about Working Sunday:

How many episodes does Working Sunday have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.