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Created To Create
by Ben Gluntz
The Created To Create Podcast has a goal of bringing together driven, purposeful creatives together to spark innovative, uplifting, and thought provoking conversation around the creative arts and The Word of God. We are Created by the Creator to Create with a driven purpose, to build the Kingdom of God by striving for Excellence and pursuing Truth and Love in everything we do.
Episodes
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Is Faith the BEST Business Strategy?? - E11 [Creative Flow] mp4
You're a creative. You're a business owner. What's your strategy for growth? Benny Gagliardi, founder of Before Kings Marketing Agency, candidly breaks down his experience with how his radical faith in God has been a business strategy he unequivocally stands by. What does it technically look like...
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Is your faith DELUSIONAL? - E10 [Creative Flow]
Boldness and faith are both catalysts for personal growth. As creatives, we constantly aim to push the grain on what's possible, what's attainable. We take risks, we step out in faith, we trust that God has a designed purpose for us and try to follow that. But when does our faith become…
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Are you TOO YOUNG to be respected? - E9 [Creative Flow]
Age is just a number. At least, that's what all the romantics say, right? Even thought, in theory, being young doesn't necessarily count you out for opportunities and respect in the creative and professional world, there are still realities of the lack of mutual respect for younger creatives....
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Is Jealousy the ULTIMATE suppressor of Creative Genius? - E8 [Creative Flow]
Jealousy is a complex emotion we have dealt with since the dawn of time. The result of fear. Fear of losing something or someone, fear of losing control, fear of missing out, etc... As creative individuals, living in a social media centered world, this emotion can creep in more than ever before....
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Can you Have Fun AND Be Successful? - E7 [Creative Flow]
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Alaina, who shares why having fun is her secret competitive edge. We explore how joy and success aren’t opposites—they actually fuel each other. We talk about balancing the grind with moments of play, and how not taking life too seriously can actually...
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Should I Move from my Hometown? - E6 [Creative Flow]
What does it really mean to leave your hometown? In this episode, my friend Vito and I have an honest conversation about the emotions, fears, and excitement that come with moving away from everything familiar. We talk through the push for growth, the comfort of staying, and how to know when it’s...
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He's Made Content for 20 YEARS - E44: Hayden Hillier-Smith
What does it really cost to be a creator? In this episode, Hayden Hillier Smith, former editor for Logan Paul and the mind behind billions of views, breaks down the reality of turning creativity into a career. We dive into how creating can shift from passion to identity, and why that can quietly...
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How to Build Deep Relationships - E5 [Creative Flow]
Relational bonding is what we are built for as human beings. Ever since the dawn of time, we have been creatures of community. When push comes to shove, all we desire is to relate to people. In the creative world, it can be a daunting task to try and find productive professional relationships…
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5 Steps for Skill Development as a Creative - E4 [Creative Flow]
At the end of the day, skill development comes down to simply taking action. But, what does that action look like as a creative who is wanting to leave an impact with that skill? That’s what we explore in this episode. Listen on Spotify 🎙️: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DYP6LY... Listen…
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How to Plan Your Life without being Anxious - E3 [Creative Flow]
How to Plan Your Life without being Anxious In this episode of Created to Create, I have a candid conversation with my teenage sister about the anxiety that comes from over or under planning. We talk through the realities of what gets us anxious, and what our strategy is for planning creative...
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Your Perspective Matters to Others. Share Your Work - E2 [Creative Flow]
Your Perspective Matters to Others. Share Your Work. In this episode of Created to Create, I talk about the creative growth opportunity that comes from sharing your work. Stop waiting. Start creating. Listen on Spotify 🎙️: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DYP6LY... Listen on Apple 🎙️:...
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The Dark Truth about Los Angeles - E43: Lindsey Heppner
Los Angeles sells the world a dream, fame, success, and influence. But behind the spotlight is a side of the industry most people never see.In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Heppner, founder of the LA creative agency VAMPPED. Discovered as a model at a young age, Lindsey grew up inside the...
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Procrastination isn’t a time problem. It’s an identity problem - E1 [Creative Flow]
Procrastination isn’t a time problem, it’s an identity problem. In this episode of Created to Create, I unpack why creators procrastinate, how immediate action kills resistance, and how imposter syndrome quietly keeps us stuck. This is a reminder that clarity comes after action, not before. Stop...
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Jake Paul’s Videographer Opens Up About Team 10 - E42: Kade Speiser
Jake Paul. Team 10. They were the bold, rule-breaking squad that made YouTube the ultimate viral stage. They turned chaos into an art form. 500 days of daily vlogs made that house an unstoppable viral machine. This is Kade Speiser, the guy behind the camera. Kade wasn’t just a videographer,...
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The Artist Who Paints NFL Legends - E41: Shaun Kinley
Shaun Kinley, an artist with a specific talent. Yes, I 100% mean his gift as a painter, but I think his ability to relate with and inspire those around him makes him the incredible artist he is. Being a teacher, coach, father, and husband is a full plate as it is, so, to balance that with being a...
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I Don’t Want People to Feel Lonely - E40: Orly Israel
We have so many more questions about loneliness than answers, it seems. Is loneliness a choice? Is it worse for men or women? Are we in a loneliness crisis in 2025? Orly Israel is on a mission to discover the answers that society needs about the issue. We live in a complicated world, and aren’t...
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I Lost My Voice on NBC's The Voice - E39: Marcello Greco
Imagine working hard to get an audition for one of the biggest singing talent shows in the world. Now imagine crushing that audition, moving on, just to lose your voice. Most people might count that as a massive loss, but Marcello Greco sees his misfortune as a blessing from God. He says his...
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From Small Town Girl to Filming Luxury Weddings - E38:Emma Burke
Sometimes, we don’t have control over what happens to us in life, but we can make decisions about who we surround ourselves with. Community is everything, it can give you either the right, or wrong, perspective on your circumstances. Building relationships is the key to long-term success in any...
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A Conversation to My Younger Self - E37: JT Barnett
Often we find ourselves looking for the motivation to live life to the fullest and heal through toxic habits and mindsets that are obviously hurting us, but end up hurting ourselves even more through complacency. JT Barnett is a prime example of someone who humbly works on himself and for others…
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How Being Shot Didn’t Stop My Film Career [I Had 30 Seconds to Live] - E36: Austin Brayton
“When you’re met with death whispering in your ear, you’re going to find a way to fight.” Austin Brayton is not supposed to be alive to tell his story, 30 seconds longer and he would have run out of time, but he is. From stumbling into a career in filmmaking, to getting shot in the leg, Austin…
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I Did Not Want To Be A Comedian - E35: Alli Wulfert
What is humor? Why do we laugh? Did God give us comedy? Am I funny? Comedy can make or break any social interaction. I sat down with Alli Wulfert to talk about her own personal journey into a career in comedy and how she’s had to answer all of these questions and more. We also get deep and talk...
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Social Media is a Big Responsibility - E34: Talia Perez
Sometimes it’s hard to know what the balance of work, life, and everything else needs to be for yourself, but you won’t know until you push the boundaries. My conversation with Talia was one of extreme uplifting nature. We really dug deep into her personal struggle with social media, and how it…
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My Dream was to Play in the NFL - E33: Matthew Jester
“I’m going to make it to the NFL, or die trying”, is what Matthew Jester told himself. After graduating from Princeton University (Yes, THAT ONE), Matthew decided that he had what it took to make it to the NFL, to accomplish his dreams. He was right, and he did, but sometimes God has a different...
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The World Won’t Satisfy Your Soul - E32: Kat Magana
The world won’t satisfy your soul, but you know what will? The Word of God, the Bible. Kat Magana sat down with me to talk about the importance of reading the Bible, and the direct positive effect it has on our daily life, among so many other things. We are by no means experts, theologians, or...
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I Traveled the World and Got Tired of It - E31: Elliott Chau
My good friend Elliott Chau is BACK for another episode just in time to kick us off for SZN 3! He’s slowed down a little bit since the last time we talked on the show, now with a home base in Canada. We talk through what it looks like to slow down a bit, rest, and ultimately give yourself time to...
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I think EVERYONE Should Freelance - E30: Reese Hopper
What does it look like if you go to college, get a degree, just to pursue a career as a freelancer? Is it worth it? Does your degree mean nothing now? Do you have a future? These are all questions that Reese Hopper has faced in his career as a Freelance Producer, copy-write, creative director…
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Building a Food Truck Empire - E29: Bailey Wilson
Building a business is hard. Building a business in the middle of a worldwide pandemic is hard. Building a business, with no business plan, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic? Forget about it! Except, that’s exactly what Bailey did. For 4 years, she has dug deep and built Bondi Bowls to the…
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Renovating a house from the 1800s - E28: Becky & Drew Bidlen
What happens when you take on a project to renovate an entire house from the 1800s?? You roll with the punches. That’s exactly what Drew and Becky Bidlen have done. When they started this project, they didn’t realize that the whole world would start watching, but now that they are, they are even...
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Why do I live with 8 Dudes?? - E27: CHEE HOUSE
I live in a house full of 8 dudes. It’s a rare thing that we are all in town at the same time, so we took the opportunity to chop it up. It’s a little chaotic, but we do end up talking about what’s really on our hearts. I hope you enjoy a look into my personal life in Los Angeles :) Follow Chee...
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What is a “Creative” vs. an “Artist”? - E26: Ben Bowman
What is an “unconventional creative”? Are all people creative? What’s the difference between a “creative” and an “artist”? These are all questions we jump into during this conversation. Ben Bowman is a man of many talents, building businesses is just one of them, but he didn’t consider himself a...
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I Started a Christian Clothing Brand - E25: Casey Shultis
Jesus is so much more than we could ever imagine, He gives us specific revelations and gifts that are meant to be pursued. This is exactly the story of Casey. In college, he was given a specific conviction about the Love of Jesus and how the world around him perceived it. The question “What Would...
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a conversation with my friends Maggie & Zo - E24
Sometimes it’s hard to find community in a place that is known for being fake and disingenuous, like Los Angeles. Maggie and Zo open up on my couch about their experiences with friendship in a city that values clout, and how their philosophy of being part of the change has catapulted them into…
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Asking 10,000 people “What’s Your Dream?” - E23: Fraser Grut
Have you ever had a dream? Maybe you want to climb Mount Everest, or maybe just be the best parent to your child. Fraser is on a mission to interview 10,000 people before he “Croaks” (Dies), asking them one simple question. “What’s your Dream?” What happens when you have to give your dream(s) to...
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I Run Marathons and Make Films - E22: Eric Floberg
Unfortunately the audio mixer didn’t write to my SD card, but this conversation still needs to be shared! Eric is a talented filmmaker, yes. Skilled and avid runner, yes. But his secret to success lies in the mundane. Consistency = Payout. We talk about the discipline it has taken Eric to be able...
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Getting Married After 6 Months - E21: HOMIE EP
My homie Chad and I chop it up while sitting in a car at our favorite skyline view in Chicago. We break down creative genius, keys to cultivating close friendships, and how fear of man can hold you back from finding success in both. We take a deep dive into Chad’s mind as he prepares to marry the...
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Pursuing a Deeper bond with Jesus - E20: Chaz Smith
Diving deeper with Jesus is something that we all like to talk about, but not take action on. In a recent conversation, both Chaz and I confessed to each other our frustration with our inability to follow through on little commitments throughout the day that add up. We talk about the importance…
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I started singing professionally at 11 YEARS OLD - E19: Maddi Jane
My conversation with Maddi Jane was nothing short of transformative. At 25 years old, Maddi has more professional experience in the music industry than almost all of her peers. Her story of finding her own path, after so many tried to force her down their’s, is both inspiring and eye opening. We...
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How We Started Our Own Film Festiva - E18: Fuel The Fire
This conversation is jam packed with incredible advice and encouragement for young and upcoming filmmakers. As innovators in the creative community, Jace and Hudson offer a lot of insight into why they are taking time away from working with the biggest brands and celebrities to focus on making...
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I toured the country for 4 YEARS - E17: Brendan Abernathy
POV: It’s 2am and you decided to record a podcast. This conversation with Brendan is brought to you by HWLF, Brandan’s guitar, and a cup of tea. Switching it up with a little late night action, I had a great talk with Brendan about everything under the sun (Or the moon in this case). Nothing was...
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What does it mean to be "Creative"? - E16: Season 2 Opener
To introduce SZN 2 of the Created to Create Podcast, I brought on my cousin Elle, an aspiring fashion marketing major, and my friend Lance, a seasoned veteran in the video production world. In conjunction with so many incredible guest interviews coming up, I will also be releasing some more...
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Depression Almost Killed Me - E15: Meyta
Meyta is a singer/songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. My conversation with him went deep FAST. We jumped into some heavy topics, such as depression, mental health, and the road to finding hope. We talked through the Importance of including God in the creative process, as well as…
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The Reality of Working with NIKE - E14: Gracie Koh
Gracie Koh is a director and filmmaker from Chicago, IL who focuses on showcasing the raw, authentic, heartbeat of emotion and human nature through her projects. In our conversation, I got to hear an unfiltered side of Gracie’s story. She talked about the reality of finding her path in the…
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Independent Artists Make MILLIONS - E13: John Michael Howell
John Michael Howell is an independent musician/singer/songwriter from the heart of Texas. He’s built his music career using social media to funnel his listener base. When I sat down to talk with him, we jumped directly into his tactics with songwriting. He claims consistency is key when trying to...
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Graduation Backflip seen by MILLIONS - E12: Sebby Clemens
Sebby Clemens backflipped off the stage and MILLIONS of people across the globe saw it on the internet. Sebby is much more than a back flip kid, though. In my conversation with him, he breaks down his philosophy behind content creation and entertainment. His real goal is to share the love of…
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When God speaks, I listen - E11: Mellini Monique
Mellini is a wholistic voice & presentation consultant from Chicago, IL. She specializes not only in helping people find their voice, but aiding them in seeking healing from vocal trauma. My conversation with her inspired me to think differently with how I present myself to others, how powerful…
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Going on Tour with Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick - E10: Seth Curl
Seth Curl is a filmaker from Charlotte, North Carolina whose love for documenting the simple things in life drives him to create with purpose. My conversation with him went deep fast. We talked about the importance of core community, having 2-3 people that you interact with deeply and challenge...
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Posing Like a ZARA Model & Breaking the Internet - E9: Liv Swearingen
Liv Swearingen is an extremely gifted musician and singer, who also happens to dabble in the world of social media. My talk with Liv was extremely riveting. She shared her take on the creative process, what it’s like to go viral, and her approach to social media as a whole. Her heart for God is...
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Creating a Music Video for David Kushner - E8: Altar 8 Studios
Altar 8 Studios is a production company out of Huntington Beach, California that specializes in filming various music videos, commercials, and narrative pieces. Their most well known piece is the “Daylight” music video done for David Kushner. Landon Juern and Luke Shaw, the founders of Altar 8…
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Traveling the World with FIFA - E7: Jacob Ferrufino
Jacob Ferrufino is a world traveler who has unique reasons why he picked up a camera. In today's world of cliche travel influencers and creators, he brings a breath of fresh air with his deep, thought-provoking films. Jacob talks about his transformation from a shy kid, to someone who tackles...
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Jumping off a Cliff and Flying My FPV Drone - E6: Tyler Rogers
Tyler Rogers is an FPV drone pilot and adrenaline junkie who has a lot to say about facing fears and going for it. His faith in God’s plan for his life has catapulted him into a reality of accomplishing life goals and incredible stunts that are most likely world firsts. He also talks about…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Created To Create Podcast has a goal of bringing together driven, purposeful creatives together to spark innovative, uplifting, and thought provoking conversation around the creative arts and The Word of God. We are Created by the Creator to Create with a driven purpose, to build the Kingdom of God by striving for Excellence and pursuing Truth and Love in everything we do.
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Ben Gluntz
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