Recent Episodes
Creative Architects – Season 1 Recap
In this installment of Creative Architects, Angela looks back at the 12 episodes of Season 1 and gives an overview of what worked and what didn’t, statistics on views and downloads, and some plans in the works for Season 2 in 2024. The Creative Architects podcast is brought to you by Castos Productions, and hosted … Read more
Are creator businesses scalable? How to leverage your community for growth with Danielle Corbett
One of the hardest things about leading a creative community is sustaining it. What happens when the needs and wants of the community change? In this episode, I speak with Danielle Desir Corbett, Founder of Women of Color Podcasters and creator of the Grants for Podcasters newsletter. Danielle and I talk about why she transitioned … Read more
Who’s Jersey Is It Anyway? Creative Brand Deals Explained
In this episode, I’ll be breaking down two of the biggest creator brand deals that were recently announced – the Feastables and Charlotte Hornets collaboration and Spotify and Barcelona FC collaboration, and what they mean for the future of the creator economy. I’ll also be talking about the changes coming to Google Podcasts, Spotify’s newest … Read more
Fuel Your Creativity: Harness the Power of Your Creative Community
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell discusses the difference between free and paid communities as well as the different types of creator business relationships you can have and ways you can find and grow your network. The Creative Architects podcast is brought to you by Castos Productions, and hosted by Angela Hollowell … Read more
Uncover Powerful Insights with Audience Research on Sparktoro – with Rand Fishkin
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell welcomes Rand Fishkin to the podcast. Rand is the CEO of SparkToro, and author of Lost & Founder. You’ll hear a discussion on audience research, audience trends, and industry overlaps. Rand discusses data-driven results for creators and agencies, the decline of Twitter for niche communities, the … Read more
Growing Creator Wizard with email marketing and a creative team with Justin Moore
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell talks with Justin Moore, founder of Creator Wizard, who discusses his transition from YouTube sensation to influencer marketing guru. Justin shares insights on the importance of diversifying income sources, the shift from YouTube to email marketing, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building a team for his platform. … Read more
AI Tools for Podcasters, Descript Buys Squadcast, and Patreon Exclusives on Spotify
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell updates us on some of the exciting developments in the podcasting industry, including AI and its usefulness for podcasters, some mergers and acquisitions news, and helpful advice on raising your rates annually and balancing the work of running your business as a creative entrepreneur. The Creative … Read more
AI Writing, Podcasting, and Tech. A Trio for Future Marketers? – with Deirdre Tshien
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell talks with Deidre Tshien, co-founder and CEO of Capsho. Capsho is an AI-powered content marketing tool for entrepreneurs who podcast, vlog, or livestream. Integrating AI with creative practices has become more and more commonplace. With the integration of AI into the podcast marketing workflow, how do … Read more
Revolutionizing Sponsorship Deals: The Future of Efficient Partnerships – with Jennifer Phan
In this episode of Creative Architects, host Angela Hollowell talks with Jennifer Phan, founder of Passionfroot, about the world of the creator economy. Passionfroot is a platform that simplifies the process of forming brand partnerships and sponsorships for creators, providing them with a diversified revenue stream. The conversation covers how the company got started, and … Read more
