Nathaniel's Mantras for the Year

Don't be clever; be true.[{*}]That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going.Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up.Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey.Company website for Jackanoid Paralope.Join our Substack communityFree subscribers on Substack will get advance looks at new releases and dispatches from the Jackanoid Paralope team in their inbox.Paid subscribers get all that as well as some choice perks. We’re talking bespoke haikus, invitations to members-only events, discounts on merch, and that oh-so-juicy bite of the podcasting apple: bonus content.Early subscribers help us:- complete all required filings- create jobs / expand our team- produce more episodes and showsMentioned in this episode:Artist-Led premiereArtist-Led, the newest series show from Jacknoid Paralope, premieres June 1st and continues on Mondays through the month of June. Follow/Rate Artist-Led to help elevate this story about artists tackling systems change to promote community well-being.