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CREATOR: The Podcast
by Matador Network
Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers. Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com
Episodes
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Virgin Will Pay You $100K to Travel the World: Chris Tomkins on How to Become the next Head of Yes
He spent six months getting paid to travel the world with Virgin. Now it's YOUR turn. 🔴 VIRGIN IS LOOKING FOR ITS NEXT HEAD OF YES Six paid months of flights, hotels, voyages and extraordinary experiences. You'll get £75,000 if you're based in the UK or $100,000 if you're based in the US. Want…
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From 700 Followers to the Internet's Gorpcore Queen | Sabrina Bloedorn
She went from 700 followers to 300K by hiking in Arc'teryx — now she's launching her own outdoor brand. 🎙️ Subscribe to CREATOR: The Podcast for more conversations with leading creators, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Sabrina Bloedorn — the...
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No AI, All Real: One Photographer's Rule | Kristina Makeeva
She grew up in a grey city near Moscow — so she turned the entire world into a fairy tale. 🎙️ Subscribe to CREATOR: The Podcast for more conversations with leading creators, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and storytellers. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Kristina Makeeva (@hobopeeba) — the...
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Adam Rotstein on Getting Paid to Hate Everything
A comedian built a viral brand around hating on neighborhoods — now brands, book agents, and algorithms are all paying attention. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Adam Rotstein (@rot_bot) breaks down how he turned his inner monologue into a serialized content empire, why nostalgia is his...
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Mega American on Building 32M Followers Without Saying a Word
He went from renting cars at Enterprise to 32 million followers — filming the world's most breathtaking places on nothing but an iPhone, without ever saying a word. This is Mega American's first long-form interview. In this episode of CREATOR: The Podcast, Josh Platillero, otherwise known as...
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ENCORE // Jordan Egbert: The Mission to Visit Every Country on Earth
Jordan Egbert (@counting.countries) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his goal to visit every country on earth and the unexpected business he built along the way. In this episode, Jordan reveals how he went from zero international travel until age 23 to visiting 142 countries, including...
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ENCORE // JJ Yosh: Backpacking Kitty's Journey from Local Hikes to International Summits
JJ Yosh (@jjyosh), the creator behind viral TikTok sensation, Backpacking Kitty (@backpackingkitty), joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss building a content empire around his adventure cat Simon. In this episode, JJ shares the remarkable origin story of how he reluctantly adopted Simon—a rescue...
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Kyana Sue Powers: An Expert Guide to Iceland Seasons, Lagoons, and Waterfalls
American expat and Iceland expert Kyana Sue Powers (@kyanasue) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share how she turned an impossible dream into reality through sheer determination and creative problem-solving. In this episode, Kyana reveals the wild story of moving to Iceland with zero savings after...
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Nico Patino: Typewriter Poems for Strangers That Broke the Internet
Street poet and viral creator Nico Patino (@nicpatino) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss what happens when raw human vulnerability meets spontaneous art. In this episode, Nico shares the remarkable story behind his viral "Woman Crying at the Bank" video, including how a chance encounter with…
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Blake Kasemeier: Turning Grief and Fatherhood Into Viral Storytelling
Blake Kasemeier (@blakeoftoday) joins CREATOR: The Podcast, to discuss the art of authentic storytelling in the creator economy. In this episode, Blake shares his unconventional journey from touring in hardcore bands to corporate copywriting to becoming a full-time content creator with over a...
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Caspar Lee: The Playbook Brands Need to Win with Creators
YouTuber Caspar Lee (@casparlee) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his remarkable evolution from YouTube pioneer to serial entrepreneur. In this episode, Caspar shares how he went from making comedy vlogs with a thousand subscribers to interviewing A-list celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock"...
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Catarina Mello: The Brand Magnet Method That Made Pitching Obsolete
Catarina Mello (@professionaltraveler) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a thriving travel creator business while navigating motherhood and the evolving creator economy. In this episode, Catarina shares her journey from working at Google to becoming a full-time travel creator who's...
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Henry Cooper: Freediving the Kelp Forests of California's Coast
Underwater photographer and free diver Henry Cooper @lensofcoop) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share his unique approach to documenting California's marine life. Host Ross Borden explores Henry's journey from drone photography and big wave surfing at San Francisco's Ocean Beach to becoming a…
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Lawrence Erekosima: The Creator Behind 100 Things To Do Before I Die
Lawrence Erekosima (@erekosima43) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his incredible rise as a content creator through his viral series "100 Things Before I Die." In this episode, Lawrence shares how he strategically planned his content creation journey for five years before launching in March...
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Phil The Culture: Spreading Positivity Across 75 Countries
Positivity enthusiast Phil The Culture (@philwaukee) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his unique approach to cultural immersion and positive travel content. In this episode, Phil shares how growing up between Milwaukee's inner city and suburban schools created his lifelong fascination with...
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Eva zu Beck: Living in the Woods as a Solo Female Adventurer
Eva zu Beck (@evazubeck), filmmaker and host of National Geographic's "SuperSkilled" joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her transformation from corporate professional to global adventurer. In this episode, Eva shares how a quarter-life crisis led her to book a one-way ticket to Nepal with a...
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Dan Cooking: The 14-Year-Old On a Mission to Feed People in Need
Dan Cooking (@dancooking7) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his remarkable journey as a 14-year-old TikTok sensation feeding the homeless in New York City. In this episode, Dan shares how a simple observation of a homeless person outside his subway station sparked an idea that has now…
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Max Kolo: The Artist Redesigning Flyers in NYC
Max Kolo (@cool_looking_bug), an innovative artist, filmmaker, and illustrator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his uniquely creative approach to content. In this episode, Max shares his viral "vigilante sign redesigns" series, where he transforms poorly designed small business flyers into...
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Max Campbell: Sailing Around the World on a Floating Youth Hostel
Max Campbell (@un.tied), who transformed his passion for sailing into a thriving content creation career with over a million followers, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his extraordinary journey across the world's oceans. In this episode, Max shares how disillusionment with conventional life...
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Raimee Iacofano: How to Travel When You're Broke
Travel expert Raimee Iacofano (@raimeetravel) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss transforming her passion for travel into a thriving career. In this episode, Raimee shares her journey from corporate marketing to full-time content creator, including how she maintained both roles until just…
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Lamont Travels: How a Roadside Noodle Stop Changed a Family's Future
Travel filmmaker Lamont Travels (@lamont.travels) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his unique approach to travel storytelling that's captivating millions. In this episode, Lamont shares the remarkable story behind his viral Cambodia videos, including the fateful night when a power outage...
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Arthur Bourbon: The Filmmaker Who Sparked a Surf Revolution in Liberia
Arthur Bourbon (@arthurbourbon) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his transformative journey documenting Liberia's emerging surf culture. In this episode, Arthur shares the remarkable story of Reagan, a young Liberian surfer who went viral shredding waves on a piece of scrap wood…
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ENCORE // Jo Franco: From YouTube Star to National Geographic TV Host
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Jo Franco as an encore presentation - originally published August 19th, 2025. Multilingual travel creator Jo Franco (@jo_franco) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss being an immigrant kid who didn’t speak English to a global polyglot...
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ENCORE // Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Kevin Droniak as an encore presentation - originally published September 23rd, 2025. Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations...
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John William Barger: Inside the World's Best Five-Star Hotels
John William Barger (@jwbarger), luxury fashion and travel creator and a former NBC daytime television host, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to pull back the curtain on the world's most extraordinary hotels. In this episode, John shares how a canceled TV show during COVID unexpectedly launched his...
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HoneyTrek: The Couple On The World's Longest Honeymoon
Mike and Anne Howard (@honeytrek), the couple behind the world's longest honeymoon, join CREATOR: The Podcast to share how they've built a successful travel brand while living nomadic for 14 years straight. What started as a 500-day honeymoon in 2012 has turned into 5,000+ days without owning a…
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Renee Hahnel: Where to Find the Best Outdoor Experiences in the US
Renee Hahnel (@reneeroaming), the photographer who visited every US national park and turned it into a best-selling book, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a sustainable creator business over the past decade. In this episode, Renee shares the wild story of how winning the US green…
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JJ Yosh: Backpacking Kitty's Journey from Local Hikes to International Summits
JJ Yosh (@jjyosh), the creator behind viral TikTok sensation, Backpacking Kitty (@backpackingkitty), joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss building a content empire around his adventure cat Simon. In this episode, JJ shares the remarkable origin story of how he reluctantly adopted Simon—a rescue...
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Alex Parra: Beating Cancer Twice Before Turning 20 Years Old
Alex Parra (@alex1leg), a two-time cancer survivor and disability advocate, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share his extraordinary journey of beating stage two bone cancer and stage four lung cancer before his 20th birthday. In this episode, Alex reveals the shocking moment at age 15 when he…
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Scott & Collette Stohler: The Creative Couple Behind Roamaroo
Scott and Collette Stohler, the travel creators behind Roamaroo (@roamaroo), join CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a location-independent life and creative career while raising two young children. In this episode, the couple shares how a single podcast interview with Rolf Potts and Tim...
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Jordan Egbert: The Mission to Visit Every Country on Earth
Jordan Egbert (@counting.countries) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss his goal to visit every country on earth and the unexpected business he built along the way. In this episode, Jordan reveals how he went from zero international travel until age 23 to visiting 142 countries, including...
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Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves
Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea...
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What Creators NEED to Know for 2026
In this special year-end episode, we revisit the biggest lessons from CREATOR: The Podcast's most impactful conversations of 2025. Ross curates wisdom from five groundbreaking creators who've cracked the code on building massive audiences and sustainable careers. Adventure photographer Chris...
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ENCORE // Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley: The Amateur Sailor Whose Global Voyage Attracted 2M Followers
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Luke “Sailing Songbird” Hartley as an encore presentation - originally published February 25th, 2025. Solo World Sailor and Viral Creator Luke "Sailing Songbird" Hartley (@sailing_songbird) shares his remarkable journey from quitting his job…
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ENCORE // Jessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel Everywhere
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Jessica Nabongo as an encore presentation - originally published March 25th, 2025. Content Creator and Travel Expert Jessica Nabongo (@jessicanabongo) joins CREATOR: the Podcast to discuss her journey as the first Black woman to visit every...
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ENCORE // Wade Holland & Abby Wren: The Adventure-Art Duo Turning Personal Difference Into Creative Superpowers
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Wade Holland & Abby Wren as an encore presentation - originally published July 29th, 2025. Wade Holland (@wadeholland) and Abby Wren (@abbywrenartistry), the adventure-art duo behind Wrenegade Media (@wrenegademedia), join CREATOR: The Podcast...
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ENCORE // Cole Walliser: The Self-Taught Filmmaker Behind Hollywood's Viral GlamBOT
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Cole Walliser as an encore presentation - originally published February 11th, 2025. Director and Content Creator Cole Walliser (@colewalliser) has captivated millions with his iconic GlamBOT videos and behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood's...
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ENCORE // Gareth Leonard: From Tourist to Townie to Travel YouTube Success Story
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Gareth Leonard as an encore presentation - originally published March 18th, 2025. Travel YouTuber and Content Creator Gareth Leonard (@GarethLeonard) shares his remarkable journey from quitting his job with just $5,000 to becoming a successful...
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ENCORE // Bryn Elise: The Global Guide to Medical & Beauty Tourism
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Bryn Elise as an encore presentation - originally published June 3rd, 2025. Bryn Elise (@bryn.elise), a pioneering health and beauty tourism content creator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how medical tourism is revolutionizing…
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ENCORE // Luke Tarrant: How a Motorcycle Accident Turned Into Viral Fame
This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Luke Tarrant as an encore presentation - originally published April 29th, 2025. Motorcycle adventurer turned unexpected social media star Luke Tarrant (@luke_tarrant) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how a catastrophic accident changed…
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Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves
Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea...
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Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire
Garrett Gee of the Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a travel media empire with his family as they’ve traveled to over 100 countries over the past 10 years. In this episode, Garrett shares how he sold his iPhone app Scan to Snapchat for $54...
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Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage
Kira Bella (@earthkira), Founder of Kirameki and rural revitalization entrepreneur, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a cultural tourism business in the Japanese countryside. In this episode, Kira shares how she went from house-sitting cats and koi fish to becoming the third…
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Kevin Droniak: Going Viral for ‘Micro Travel’
Kevin Droniak (@kevindroniak) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the revolutionary concept of micro travel - the art of visiting international destinations for less than 24 hours. In this episode, Kevin shares how he's been to places such as Egypt, Rome, and Ireland all as day trips, never...
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Abubakar Finiin: The Creator Behind Viral YouTube Series Kids of the Colony
Abubakar Finiin (@kidsofthecolony), the London creator behind the viral travel series Kids of the Colony, joins CREATOR:The Podcast to discuss how he turned BBC rejection into a huge YouTube success. In this episode, Abu shares his journey from university student to independent TV producer,...
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Mickela Mallozzi: The TV Host Dancing Around The World
Four-time Emmy award-winning host of Bare Feet, Mickela Mallozzi (@travelbarefeet) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building an international travel show through the universal language of dance. Host Ross Borden explores her journey from classically trained dancer to independent PBS…
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Rob Gerard: The Tequila Creator Who Turned His Collection Into Opportunity
Rob Gerard, founder of the Tequila Collective (@the_tequilacollective), joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a multi-faceted tequila business from a pandemic hobby. Host Ross Borden explores Rob's journey from LA real estate agent to tequila scholar, diving into the hidden world of...
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Rene Daniella: Building a 10-Year Content Empire Across Beauty, Travel and Lifestyle
Lifestyle creator Rene Daniella (@ownbyfemme) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her decade-long evolution in the creator industry. In this episode, Rene shares her remarkable journey from studying in Paris to building partnerships with major brands like Google, Disney, and Hulu, including how...
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Jo Franco: From YouTube Star to National Geographic TV Host
Multilingual travel creator Jo Franco (@jo_franco) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss being an immigrant kid who didn’t speak English to a global polyglot television host for Netflix and National Geographic. Host Ross Borden explores Jo's journey from her three-year grind of uploading...
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Magdalena Wosinska: The Raw Truth of a 30-Year Photography Career
Magdalena Wosinska (@magdawosinskastudio), a photographer and author known for her intimate celebrity portraits and skate photography, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the evolution of her creative career over three decades. In this episode, Magda shares how growing up in communist Poland...
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Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers.
Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com
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