#liveandcreate

Craig Moore II is an Ecosystem Builder, Culture Guardian, and

Talent Curator.

Founder of the organization called Black Excellence and Director of Development at Venture for America.Craig’s professional career has been a trial by fire. He cut his entrepreneurial teeth in the concert promotional world and eventually found himself working at Strange Music in Kansas City, MO.

From there he stepped into the corporate world and started to organize all the skills and strategies he had developed.

That movement led him to launch Black Excellence to help resource and mentor young black entrepreneurs.

In this episode, he breaks down his own journey in entrepreneurship as well as his passion for seeing the next generations go even further faster.

We tackle subjects like code-switching in the corporate world, generational wealth and he presents a fresh take on the imposter syndrome.Craige Moore II is an Ecosystem Builder, Culture Guardian, and

Talent Curator.

Founder of the organization called Black Excellence and Director of Development at Venture for America.Craige’s professional career has been a trial by fire. He cut his entrepreneurial teeth in the concert promotional world and eventually found himself working at Strange Music in Kansas City, MO.

From there he stepped into the corporate world and started to organize all the skills and strategies he had developed.

That movement led him to launch Black Excellence to help resource and mentor young black entrepreneurs.

Connect with Craige here: 

https://bxkc.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmoore2/In this episode, he breaks down his own journey in entrepreneurship as well as his passion for seeing the next generations go even further faster.

We tackle subjects like code-switching in the corporate world, generational wealth and he presents a fresh take on the imposter syndrome.This is the first live episode of the podcast that took place at Kinship Cafe located719 N 6th St, Kansas City, KS 66101.

https://kinshipcafe.us/ Owner TJ Roberts is committed to the arts and his community.

We will be holding the next live event Saturday, March 4th. 10 am - 1 pm.

The live event featured Ryan Sorrel founder of KC Defender.

His episode drops this Friday.

It also featured Jass Couch https://www.jassrcouch.com/ and Clarence Copridge performing original music during our breaks.

Stay tuned at the end of the podcast and I included two songs for you to check out recorded live.

The event also featured Kansas City businesses The Scented Webb

https://www.thescentedwebb.com/and Plantdiva KC instagram.com/plantdivakc------Listen to the latest single from Miguel's band Run With It's

release called At Least You Tried here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4EMI0BjyBecX0qydREiWkE?si=113152a6e7ab4c7f______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Musicbyskippy is the entertainment project of Luke "Skippy" Harbur. Dubbed "the meeting point of multi-instrumentalism, hip hop, and Broadway," the project has two albums of original music, collaborates with 20+ organizations, shares stages with 30+ individual performing artists, and is for all ages. Harbur’s passion for musicbyskippy roots in receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months, giving him a second chance to live life to the fullest.We talk about practical tools for a more centered and calm life. And Luke also shares his passion for connecting with his audience in an authentic way. We also dive into the power of creating unique experiences and much more. Check out what Luke is up to here:musicbyskippy.com_____Listen to the latest single from Miguel's band Run With It's

release called At Least You Tried here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4EMI0BjyBecX0qydREiWkE?si=113152a6e7ab4c7f______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

This is a live event from the past summer that took place during the Boulevardia festival.

It features Sylvia and Veronica from the clothing company ParaMi and Enrique the lead singer of the internationally touring band Making Movies.

It was also hosted by the talented Hartzel host of Sporting KC. The guests share their stories of creativity and entrepreneurship and then we take a deep dive into learning how to embrace exactly who you are despite what any other person or culture at large thinks about it.

Connect with ParaMi here:https://www.kclatina.com/Check out the band Making Movies here:https://www.makingmovies.world/Listen to the latest single from Miguel's band Run With It's

release called At Least You Tried here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4EMI0BjyBecX0qydREiWkE?si=113152a6e7ab4c7f______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Laura Shkouratoff is the bassist and singer/songwriter for Outer Shapes, a band she created with her partner that seeks to create a new space for queer music. Based in Brooklyn, she also illustrates her band's album covers and teaches elementary school by day. She is passionate about environmental and education activism.From California to her new home in NYC she shares her story of embracing her own musical talents.

She highlights her focus on creating music for her audience and the queer community to show a broader spectrum of who a queer person is.

Laura also shares about the importance of living a life that is aligned fully with your desires and morals.

Connect with Laura here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outershapes/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wSdUV8WBlBxS4V2goziqi?si=880kA7hFSai0mma6RM2mfw_____Listen to the latest single from Miguel's band Run With It's

release called At Least You Tried here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4EMI0BjyBecX0qydREiWkE?si=113152a6e7ab4c7f______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Devon Teran plays the sweet and dusty sounds of America’s Crossroad Kansas City. On pedal steel and guitar, he is equally layered and melodic, as likely to compose sparse layers as walls of screaming noise. Devon Teran is a founding member of Timbers. He also supports several artists including Marty Bush, AM Merker, Kristin Hamilton, David Luther and others. . In Today’s episode, Devon breaks down how the reality of an artist is not to be the best but to move people.

He shares his journey of collaborating with multiple bands and stepping into a new phase of his music career.

We also talk about self-development, pursuing music with a day job, and raising a family in the midst of the music industry.

Devon TeranWebsite: www.devonteran.comInstagram/Facebook: @devonteranTikTok: @devonteranmusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonteran/TimbersKristin Hamilton and The HeatMarty BushAM Merker and FriendsSoul TiesMike Crawford and His Secret SiblingsDavid LutherAdditional Session Collaborators:David BurchfieldWills Van DoornElizabeth DayNatalie PrauserGrace Askew_____Listen to the latest single from Miguel's band Run With It's

release called At Least You Tried here:https://open.spotify.com/track/4EMI0BjyBecX0qydREiWkE?si=113152a6e7ab4c7f______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

David A. Parrilla has been involved in music all his life. He became intrigued with music around the 3rd grade. In high school leading up to college, he played trumpet with the CSYO and has played for many Cleveland State Commencements. Alongside those years he also sang in the Cincinnati Boychoir (toured Chicago and California) and then the Cincinnati Children’s Choir (toured New York, China, & Italy). Recently he has been making his own music and is working on building his own band to get back on the road once again. David shares his story of catching the passion for touring and music at an early age and how that journey has now set him on a trajectory to create his own music.

We talk song creation, band development, and our mutual love for Imagine Dragons, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish.

Connect with David here: Put in his insta handle. instagram.com/convexmetal103Find him on tiktok here:

or search Puertoricanboii103https://www.tiktok.com/@puertoricanboii103?_t=8Vhn1sSY1pW&_r=1Pre-save Miguel's band Run With It's upcoming release called At Least You Tried here:https://ffm.to/atleastyoutried______To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Clarence Copridge is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and audio engineer. Working with artists and companies around the city, he works to create an experience for the audience and the people he’s working with.Clarence shares his story of falling in love with music through the mentoring of his father and how that sent him on a journey to learn every instrument out there. And now that love and determination have sent him on this journey of pursuing music full-time backing incredible artists like The Royal Chief, Jass and he’s even hit the road with my band Run With It as well. 

Connect with Clarence Here:

Instagram @clarencecopridge 

Twitter:@ccopridge

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copridge.media.group____ 

Pre-save Miguel's band Run With It's upcoming release called At Least You Tried here:https://ffm.to/atleastyoutried------

To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

092 Evan Maxon (Chaos Coordinator, Entrepreneur) This is Evan's second appearance on the show. Evan Maxon is a professional chaos coordinator. By day, he oversees operations and technology for a non-profit small business lender. In his spare time, he’s an aspiring entrepreneur that loves to talk about the mistakes he’s made along the way.Evan and I decided to do some semi-regular installments where we wrestle through the business side of my band Run with Its progression.

Today we tackle the book The Goal.

The Goal is a great business book that shows how to raise productivity and impact through the story of a Manager saving his factory from being closed down.

We work to apply the principles of the book to the music world.

It’s a fun journey and the concepts have been helping the band take our next steps.

Reach out to Evan by mentioning this podcast at:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/emaxon/Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=evan%20maxon&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=f18f8a60-5da4-406b-a3fb-7d07e2ab71a9&sid=gab___Pre-save Miguel's band Run With It's upcoming release called At Least You Tried here:https://ffm.to/atleastyoutried---To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Ryan is the co-owner and director of operations at Robot Logic Marketing. He believes in the power of a coherent story, whether told through traditional outbound marketing or internally to bring teams together for a common purpose. He knows people don’t just follow ideas or even leaders, they follow someone who can tell them a compelling story that speaks to their needs. Ryan shares how the idea of having a life full of stories worth telling has led him down the path of being a touring pirate, a metal band frontman, an entrepreneur as well as a husband and a father.

We also talk about leadership, marketing philosophy, and tools to balance the day job with your side hustle. Check out what Ryan is up to here:https://robotlogicmarketing.com/linkedin.com/in/ryaniryanmirwin@gmail.comTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Trent Puckett is a musician from southwest Missouri. He has played with bands The Darters and 501B. He will be playing guitar and lap steel with the Darters on tour this summer.In today’s episode, Trent shares his story of obtaining his degree in business and how it is applied in multiple ways as he steps into his first touring band.

We also talk tips on balancing the day job and the artistry and how to stay focused in the early stages as you hear a lot of no’s coming your way.

Connect with Trent and The Darters Here:https://www.thedarters.com/TikTok: penttuckett Insta: penttuckettFB: Trent PuckettTwitter: penttuckettLinkedIn: Trent PuckettTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Casi has been performing music since the age of 5,

and professionally since the age of 10. She began her career touring the midwest Opry Circuit, until she was spotted and signed by Radio Disney. KC native Casi Joy hasn't left the stage since. in 2015 Casi took her talents to Nashville to continue her growth as an artist. Casi’s hard work and dedication paid off when she got the call to be on a much bigger stage. Her performance and talent led to a highly-touted run on NBC's The Voice, where she instantly turned all four chairs and was singled out by Rolling Stone as having one of the top 10 best blind auditions of all time. After making it to the live finals, she has since been touring the US and Canada in her tour bus that she now lives in full time. This has enabled her to literally go wherever the music takes her. To date, Casi has continued to grow as an artist; with recently debuted music on PEOPLE magazine, breaking the Itunes top 20 country Charts, accumulating over 40 million video views online, and 350,000 followers on social media. Casi Joy has captured the attention of music fans around the globe who appreciate the way she melds traditional country and modern pop influences. Blake Shelton said it best; "There is no stopping Casi Joy". In today’s episode, Casi shares her incredible story of blazing her own trail in the music industry.

She unpacks how she was able to leverage her time on the voice as a next step to where she is now.

And she also shares her perspective on being a woman in the male-dominated industry. Also for those in the midwest my band Run With It will be opening for her at Freedom Fest July 4th 2022 in Junction City, KS.

it’s gonna be a killa show.

Now enjoy the episode. You can connect with Casi Casijoy.comTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Kris Angelis has toured with her folk/americana music in Europe and in all 50 states (in just 6 months!) She has won several songwriting competitions and her albums have reached #1 on the singer/songwriter charts as well as landing on Billboard and radio charts. She's putting out a new album "Damn Shame Waste" on Sept 9th which you can pre-order starting June 17th!In today’s episode, we dive into a multitude of subjects often centered around the life of the performer and the steps one has to take to live a full healthy life in the industry.

We also talk about how to draw boundaries with fans and the unique experience of being a female and a public figure.

The power of mentoring and speaking boldly to others for the purpose of building them up is also a central piece of this convo.

And for those songwriters out there we dive into the process of crafting a song.

Make sure you stay tuned after the podcast and listen to two of her tracks That Siren Hope from her album the skies we look to and her newest single Run off of her album you can pre-order called Damn Shame Waste.Check out what Kris is up to here. https://krisangelis.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Heartland country-rocker, Drew Six, is a singer-songwriter based out of Kansas City and Nashville.

He is known for his high-energy stage performances and hopeful sing-along anthems. In today’s episode, Drew shares how his family helps him stay grounded in the crazy world of the music industry. He also unpacks how he built in the skills of networking while being an introvert and how those relationships have ultimately impacted his own life and career.

The most notable theme in today’s episode is the positive effects of ownership and understanding and exactly who you are in life, in business, and in creation. Connect with drew and listen to his music here:https://drewsix.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Kenny Carter - (Songwriter, producer)Kenny is a songwriter, producer, and artist from Kansas City but based out of Nashville. He’s known for his work in bands such as Trump Dawgs, KLT, Waterdeep, and Chasing 7. He’s, currently, a third of the Nashville acoustic/soul/pop trio, The Magi.Kenny shared his story of how he was musically created through multiple diverse influences and how that spurs on his creativity even today.

He also shares the story behind moving his family from Kansas City to Nashville to start the next phase of his musical career.

We also talk about the artistic community and the power of “the hang” in building your career. Check out what Kenny is up to here:https://www.themagimusic.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

086 Brooks Neria (Teacher, Singer/Songwriter/Producer for The Darters)Brooks is a songwriter, producer, guitarist, and one of the singers for a group called The Darters. Brooks originally from Joplin, Missouri, is also now a teacher of

English in Madrid.

He has spent the last several years living in different places and putting himself in different unique situations that have taught him many valuable lessons.

His unique travels provide a wide perspective that he in turn applies to his own songwriting.

His band The Darters has released two singles and plans to release more tracks as they hit the road for their upcoming summer tour. In today’s episode, Brooks shares how fly fishing actually started his nomadic lifestyle and how that lifestyle has inspired his personal growth and creativity.

We also talk about songwriting, producing, and essential keys to finding success in life and music.

And make sure you stay tuned at the end of the podcast we’re gonna play one of his songs called Spook Light. Connect with Brooks and his bands' music here:instagram.com/brooksneriahttps://www.thedarters.com/

By day, Katerina Jae (aka KJ) works as a psychological science professor at a local university, is the lead researcher of the Advancement of Mental Health Lab, and the author of the January 2023 Sage Publications book Statistics with Humans. By night, this powerhouse vocalist and songstress fronts both the rock band Interstate Run and experimental music collective Ramona Clay. KJ shares her dual journey of earning her PhD and becoming a professor as well as stepping out to become a live music performer.

We talk a ton about mental wellness, suicide, and depression.

We also discuss arts connection and the impact it can have in the mental wellness arena.

Connect with Katerina Jae and her other projects at @KaterinaJae on Instagram, www.InterstateRun.com, www.facebook.com/InterstateRun,

www.facebook.com/RamonaClayMusicTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Joshua Williams was formerly trained at the Conservatory of Music and Dance in Kansas City Missouri. After touring internationally with different Jazz Legends such as Bobby Watson and others, Josh developed his own writing style and became a film composer infusing a multitude of genres to create his own unique sound. xJ-Will has worked with various different companies such as Lionsgate Films, Ford, Verizon, Redbull and NASA in adding music to their mixed media projects customizing each individual story being told through sound. He shares his story of how touring the world and playing live opened his eyes to the real music industry.

That revelation then propelled him into the music licensing world. There are a ton of practical tips and tools of the trade for musicians looking to make some legit money with their original music.

Xj_will - info for training instagram.com/xj_willhttps://stan.store/xJ-WillTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Bridget Callahan has 21 years in the entertainment industry.

What started out as a career in Student Activities at The Pennsylvania College of Technology has turned into a varied career working with Metropolis Management as an agent, conference coordinator, and presenter to working with indie bands such as The States, Battle Circus, and The B2wins routing tours and as part of their creative teams. Bridget currently works as the Entertainment Coordinator for the Western Bradford County Rialto Theatre in Canton, PA.In today's episode, Bridget shares her story of navigating the entertainment industry and how that road has allowed her to bring her expertise back to the very town she grew up in. We talk about creating an arts culture, the power of listening, merging art, entertainment, business and so much more.

Connect with Bridget here:cantonrialtotheatre@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-callahan/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Paul is the CEO (chief entertainment officer) of MusiKCisalive, a boutique entertainment agency that offers a unique party band experience: Songwheels.

He is also the band leader of Howl At The Moon in downtown Kansas City and manages their dueling pianos around the region.

Paul lives in Overland Park, KS with his wife and three children.On today’s episode, we dive into the idea of building an artistic community and creating a vision to build great things with a group of musicians.

We also talk raising kids as an independent artist, leading others with an open hand,

the power of technology and so much more.

Contact Paul here:www.musiKCisalive.comCell: 303-396-7233Songwheels Text: 913-538-0012To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Storyteller Odd?Rod is a motivational speaker using stories, poetry, and photography to uplift audiences and help individuals overcome the obstacles life brings.

Forwarding his journey has earned him fully-funded bachelor's and master's degrees and he's now returned to the stage where he has been recognized as this year's Spoken Word Artist of the Year. He feels that reality must be documented and shared for the sake of those who are subjected to similar conditions.In today’s episode, we explore letting go of the ego and the facades that tend to hinder us.

He also unpacks his focused concepts of “our goals will separate us” and “our losses carry wins”. In those concepts, he shares the story of renaming himself OddRod at the age of thirteen and knowing he was going to have to separate himself to become who he knew he was going to truly be.

A ton of great wisdom in this episode enjoy. Connect with Odd?Rod here:https://www.oddrod.net/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

TJ Roberts is a social entrepreneur with a for-profit business who uses coffee as a conduit for good in the inner city of Kansas City, Kansas.. His upbringing and experiences in life have given him many takeaways from growing up with a deformity and being the only black kid in an all-white community AND household. His harsh “reality check” card was dealt with the day he was born but his talents and self-belief never held him back from becoming a drummer, a D1 football player, and now a business owner! Taste the kindness from his own hands or just listen and let your taste buds dream, TJ creates a community with coffee!This is TJ’s second time on the podcast. (Check episode 022) In that episode, he had a dream to start a community-based coffee shop.

In today’s episode, he sits in the lobby of his very own coffee shop called Kinship Cafe.

He shares the story that catapulted him into his new business endeavor. We talk business, the power of representation, and success through personal development.

Connect with TJ Here:kinshipcafe.kc@gmail.comWhen you’re in Kansas City check out TJ’s Coffee shop. Kinship Cafe http://kinshipcafe.us/Black-Owned specialty coffee shop & “Equitable Programming” center in the Strawberry Hill District!Coffee = Community📍719 N. 6th. St. KCKTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Robert Head is a veteran of the United States Army who served in Iraq from 2003-to 2007. After graduating from Texas A&M he became an activist for veterans and cannabis where he focused on educating the communities about the positive effect cannabis has on the veteran population. Cannabis can help veterans heal and become the person they so desperately want to be.In Today’s episode, Robert shares his story of experiencing the brotherhood of the military, joining just days before the September 11th attacks,

and how that has propelled him to fight for his brothers after leaving the military.

He unpacks his story of using cannabis as a tool to become more present, loving, and understanding.

And he shares his motivations and strategies as he works to build partnerships to change the stigma and legalities o of cannabis for the sake of saving people's lives.

We also touch on subjects like organized thinking, leadership,

the power of partnerships with talented people and so much more.

Connect with Robert here:robert@bluecordfarms.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthead76/roberthead.org

https://www.bluecordfarms.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.netTo check out the Run With It Daily podcast go to Runwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate podcast.

Will is a designer, illustrator (and musician) based in the Kansas City (KS/MO) area. Since 2020, he is the owner of W.Mackey CreativArium, a graphic design, illustration, and creative branding studio offering a unique creative approach that is authentic and strategic.Throughout his almost 20 yr career, he has worked on everything from identity design and full brand development, websites, and apps, to stylized illustrated campaigns, animation, a children’s book, as well as visually amplified multiple music and event promotional materials.He is also in the band the Atomic 50’sIn today’s episode, Will shares the story of how a teacher saying he couldn’t make money in the arts propelled him into a successful career creating for a living.

He also unpacks some of the tools he uses to stay creative while running a business in the creative world.

We talk about the power of authentic branding and a whole lot more. Connect with Will Here:www.wmcreativarium.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wmackeycreativarium/w.mackey

@whmcreativearium.com

Mitch Gray has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level- human. Taking his heart for inspiring others and his passion for empowering leaders, Mitch teaches business leaders how to recruit great people, develop top talent, and design empowering culture. Mitch is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, How to Hire and Keep Great People show (coming spring 2022), author, leadership consultant, and a highly regarded speaker. This episode is Mitch’s second appearance on the podcast.

The link for his first show is in the podcast notes.

In that first episode, he shares the story of losing his voice as a touring musician and how that propelled him into the world of becoming an author and business consultant.

Make sure you got to check that out.

In today’s episode, we unpack building a culture of creativity and the dangers of hustle culture.

He also asks the question “what is the real work” and we explore how if we understand the answer to that question we will actually save a lot of time and find more joy.

He also gives some practical tools for protecting your creativity and productivity and how to lead others by inviting them into their own greatness.

Mitch’s first appearance on #liveandcreatehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6bPgjqTWCrRz46Yep64WCZ?si=41358f2fe8a94c99Connect with Mitch and grab his new book here:https://www.mitchgraymedia.com/To contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email booking@JustTheMiguel.comCheck out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.netTo check out the Run With It Daily podcast go to Runwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration.

They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world.

Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It,

and the host of #liveandcreate, #runwithitdaily podcast_____________________