From Wall Street to Following Passion: Hayden's Journey of Film, Innovation and Creative Ventures

Can your childhood as a military brat shape a multifaceted career journey? Meet Hayden Craddolph, our remarkable guest who's navigated paths from Wall Street to the filmmaking world. In this episode of All About the Joy, Hayden shares the intriguing story of how his early love for film, science, and astronomy led him away from the finance industry into the creative realm of movies. Together, we revel in our shared passion for iconic sci-fi films like Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Jurassic Park, sharing personal insights and experiences that even include Comic-Con adventures.From pioneering the Haydenfilms Online Film Festival to launching the innovative SaaS platform Cemboo, Hayden’s entrepreneurial spirit is nothing short of inspiring. Learn how his festival became a precursor online viewing platforms like YouTube and Vimeo and how Cemboo  is now empowering creators to monetize their content beyond platforms like TikTok and YouTube. We also touch on our personal thoughts on Star Trek versus Star Wars - with one side definitely winning the argument... No matter how you slice it, this episode promises a heartfelt and enlightening conversation that blends professional insights with personal anecdotes, lots of information on Haydenfilms, and the sheer embracing of a new friend in the All About The Joy Neighborhood! Pull up a chair, grab a beverage and enjoy! Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support AATJ by shopping at our STORE - Or by and buying us a coffee. We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance.