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From Vision to Creation
by Alexander Schmieding
From Vision to Creation is a long-form interview podcast exploring how successful entrepreneurs, artists, founders, innovators, and industry leaders turn ambitious ideas into reality. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding, each episode goes beyond surface-level success stories to uncover the decisions, failures, risks, habits, and personal turning points behind a guest’s work. These are thoughtful, candid conversations about what it actually takes to build something meaningful—from the first spark of an idea to the discipline required to bring it to life. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
Episodes
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Mitchie Nguyen on Google, Meta, Salary Negotiation, Content Creation & Building Wealth
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander Schmieding sits down with content creator and tech professional Mitchie Nguyen for an insightful conversation about working at Google, Meta, and LinkedIn, salary negotiation, corporate careers, making money as a content creator, personal...
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Jeffrey Smith on the Vinyl Revival, Gen Z, Collecting, AI & Why Physical Media Is Coming Back
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Jeffrey Smith, longtime music industry executive and former Discogs leader, for a fascinating conversation about the vinyl revival, Gen Z’s obsession with physical media, the psychology of collecting, digital burnout, AI,...
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Nodaway on 777 Seasons, Near-Death Accident, AI Music & His 10-Year Comeback
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer, songwriter, producer, and Nodaway frontman Chris Jobe for a powerful conversation about 777 Seasons, his near-death motorcycle accident, walking away from music, finding his way back after a 10-year hiatus, artificial...
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RAEGAN on RAEGAN CORE, the Music Industry, Rejection, & Staying True to Yourself
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer, songwriter, producer, performer, and rising theatre-pop artist RAEGAN for an honest conversation about RAEGAN CORE, the music industry, rejection, confidence, manifestation, social media, artistic identity, and what it...
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Bruce Muzik on Attachment Styles, Why Couples Fight & How to Save a Relationship
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with relationship expert, coach, and Love At First Fight founder Bruce Muzik for a powerful conversation about attachment styles, relationship conflict, communication, emotional safety, love, vulnerability, and why even couples who...
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Jonathan Yunger on AI Filmmaking, Hollywood & Why AI Users Will Replace Those Who Don’t
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Hollywood producer, film executive, and Arcana Labs Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Yunger for a powerful conversation about AI filmmaking, generative AI, Hollywood, entrepreneurship, creativity, the future of movies, and how…
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Mary Bonnet on Selling Sunset, Luxury Real Estate, Reinvention & Starting Over
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Selling Sunset star, luxury real estate agent, and Selling Sunshine author Mary Bonnet for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, motherhood, reality TV, luxury real estate, reinvention, social media, success, and what...
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Carter Vail on Dirt Man, Going Viral, Songwriting, Social Media & Creative Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with musician, songwriter, producer, and viral creator Carter Vail for a candid conversation about music, creativity, going viral, social media, songwriting, perseverance, relationships, touring, and what it really takes to build a...
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Wim Hof on Cold Exposure, Breathing, Anxiety, Dopamine & Unlocking the Power of Your Mind
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Wim Hof — globally known as “The Iceman” and creator of the Wim Hof Method — for a powerful conversation about cold exposure, breathwork, anxiety, dopamine, resilience, consciousness, mental strength, healing, and the...
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TJ Palma on Love Island USA, Overcoming Anxiety, Reality TV, & Airbnb Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Love Island USA star, entrepreneur, and real estate investor TJ Palma for an honest conversation about reality TV, sudden fame, his relationship with Iris, anxiety, social media, entrepreneurship, Airbnb, and what it really…
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Amina AlTai on The Ambition Trap, Burnout, Nervous System Healing & Redefining Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author Amina AlTai for a powerful conversation about ambition, burnout, nervous system regulation, success, purpose, comparison, healing, and how to build a life that actually...
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Julia Kang-Reeves on Earth Therapeutics, Wellness, Mental Health, AI & Healthy Habits
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Julia Kang-Reeves, Chief Marketing Officer of Earth Therapeutics, for a fascinating conversation about wellness, mental health, healthy habits, entrepreneurship, technology, AI, meditation, intuition, personal growth, and what…
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Laura Day on Intuition, Trauma, The Prism & How to Create the Life You Want
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with author and intuition expert Laura Day for a fascinating conversation about intuition, trauma, personal growth, success, fear, manifestation, human behavior, and how small changes can completely transform your life. Laura has…
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Vidyuth Srinivasan on AI, Fake Luxury Goods & the Counterfeit Crisis
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Vidyuth Srinivasan, co-founder and CEO of Entrupy, for an eye-opening conversation about artificial intelligence, counterfeit goods, luxury authentication, entrepreneurship, consumer safety, resilience, and the future of trust…
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Olivia Levin on Taylor Swift, the Eras Tour, The Kid LAROI & Turning Fandom Into a Career
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Olivia Levin, creator of Swifties for Eternity and author of The Story of Us, to discuss Taylor Swift, the Eras Tour, social media, entrepreneurship, manifestation, and turning a childhood passion into a career. Olivia started a...
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Omar Awan on Building The Car Guys, Luxury Cars, Risk & the Mindset Behind Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with entrepreneur and automotive business owner Omar Awan for a powerful conversation about building The Car Guys, transforming a family business, working with luxury and exotic cars, taking calculated risks, creating valuable...
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Ronnen Harary on Creating PAW Patrol, Bakugan, Spin Master & a Billion-Dollar Toy Empire
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Ronnen Harary, co-founder and former CEO of Spin Master, co-creator of PAW Patrol, and the entrepreneur behind some of the most successful toy and entertainment franchises in the world, for a powerful conversation about...
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Dr. Terry Dubrow on Botched, Plastic Surgery, Failure & the Truth About Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with world-renowned plastic surgeon, television personality, and Botched star Dr. Terry Dubrow for a powerful conversation about plastic surgery, reality TV, failure, success, resilience, decision-making, and what it really takes to...
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Vanessa Simmons on Reality TV, Entrepreneurship, Rejection, and Building Success Beyond Run's House
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with actress, entrepreneur, and television personality Vanessa Simmons for an inspiring conversation about creativity, resilience, entrepreneurship, and building a career beyond reality television. Known for Run's House, Vanessa grew...
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Camille Moore on Personal Branding, AI, Entrepreneurship & the Real Secret to Long-Term Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with entrepreneur, brand strategist, and founder Camille Moore for a powerful conversation about personal branding, business growth, content creation, AI, authenticity, and what it really takes to build a successful career in today's...
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Will Dempsey on Going Viral, Quitting His Job for Music & Building a Country Music Career
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Will Dempsey for an inspiring conversation about pursuing your dreams, overcoming fear, building a music career from scratch, and turning a viral moment into a life-changing opportunity. Growing up in Louisiana...
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BOYR!OT on Building a Pop Punk Band, Surviving the Music Industry & Finding Success in Hollywood
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with BOYR!OT founders Brendan and Greg for an honest, hilarious, and insightful conversation about building a band, navigating the music industry, moving to Los Angeles, and staying true to yourself while chasing a creative dream.…
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Markian Tarasiuk on Hunting Matthew Nichols, Indie Film, & Making People Care
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with actor, writer, director, and filmmaker Markian Tarasiuk for an honest and inspiring conversation about acting, indie filmmaking, creative resilience, self-distribution, and the making of his true crime horror film Hunting…
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Former Detective Exposes Corruption & Protects the World’s Most Powerful People | Nina Hobson
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with former British detective, undercover whistleblower, and executive protection expert Nina Hobson for a fascinating conversation about policing, corruption, crime investigations, personal safety, leadership, and what it takes to...
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Ariana and the Rose on Intuition, Heartbreak, & Finding Your Own Definition of Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer, songwriter, performer, and immersive artist Ariana and the Rose for a thoughtful and deeply honest conversation about creativity, intuition, heartbreak, self-worth, and what it really means to build a life as an artist....
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girli on Turning Feeling Like an Outsider Into Music, Community, and Creative Freedom
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter girli for an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about music, identity, creativity, resilience, and what it means to build a career by being fully yourself. girli grew up surrounded by creativity,...
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Joe Nicchi on Turning a Soft Serve Truck Into a National Brand & Building CVT Without a Business 68Plan
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Joe Nicchi, founder of CVT Soft Serve, for a funny, honest, and deeply insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, creativity, and what it really takes to turn a simple idea into a national brand. Joe’s journey did not...
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Haven Madison on Turning Heartbreak Into Music and Chasing the Dream Without Losing Yourself
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Haven Madison for an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about music, heartbreak, creativity, and what it really takes to build a life as an artist. Haven grew up surrounded by music, spending her...
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Tony Mazzocchi on Why Music Is for Everyone and Preserving Human Creativity in the Age of AI
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Tony Mazzocchi, Grammy-nominated trombonist and President & CEO of Kaufman Music Center, for a powerful conversation about music, education, creativity, and what it means to nurture human potential. Tony’s journey began in a…
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Devon Gabriella on Turning Anxiety Into Art, Building “The Garden,” and Betting on Yourself
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about music, mental health, resilience, and what it truly takes to pursue your dreams. From teaching herself guitar at 13 to relentlessly reaching...
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Reality I'snt What You Think | Justin Bolognino
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Justin Bolognino—founder of META and Unreality—for a mind-expanding conversation about creativity, technology, and the nature of reality itself. Justin has spent over a decade at the forefront of immersive experiences, blending...
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Kahh Spence on Walking Away at His Peak, Building Samir Grey, and Why Stillness Is Productive
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with creative visionary and founder Kahh Spence for a powerful conversation about identity, success, burnout, and the courage to start over. Kahh spent over a decade shaping culture as a celebrity hairstylist, working with artists…
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Trey Devey on Arts Education, Mentorship, and Leading the Next Generation of Artists
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Trey Devey, President of Interlochen Center for the Arts, for a thoughtful conversation about music, mentorship, leadership, and the lasting power of arts education. Trey reflects on his journey from growing up near Chicago and...
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Danny Morel on Why Success Isn’t Enough, Healing Childhood Wounds, and Awakening Your Highest Self
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and author Danny Morel for a deeply personal conversation about success, spirituality, healing, and the journey back to self. Danny shares how building a business that generated billions in sales did not...
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Jennifer Miller Hammel on Bridging Classical Music and Video Games & Taking the Scary Path
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with classical broadcaster, vocalist, and creator Jennifer Miller Hammel for a fascinating conversation about reinvention, creative advocacy, and why video game music belongs in the concert hall. Jennifer shares the story of leaving...
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Isan Elba on Turning Beauty PR Excess Into Dignity & Building Beauty Forward
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with creator and founder Isan Elba for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, circular beauty, and what it really takes to build a solution for a problem the industry has ignored for years. Isan shares how she...
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Brian Kosnar on Inheriting Mineral Classics at 17, The Golden Age of Mineral Collecting, and Why Nature Makes the Rarest Art on Earth
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Brian Kosnar of Mineral Classics for a deep, fascinating conversation about one of the most misunderstood—and most mesmerizing—collector worlds on earth: high-end mineral specimens. Brian takes us inside a five-generation mining...
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How HOPE Hydration Is Replacing Plastic Bottles With Free Public Water
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Jorge Richardson and Cristina Gnecco, the founders of HOPE Hydration, to unpack how they’re rethinking public access to clean drinking water—free, filtered, chilled, and available in high-traffic places around the world. Jorge...
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Mergui on Sudden Fame at 17, Finding Yourself Through Music, and Redefining Success
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with singer-songwriter and performer Mergui for a raw, thoughtful conversation about identity, fame, and the inner work it takes to create music that’s truly honest. Mergui takes us back to his upbringing in Tel Aviv, growing up in a...
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Margaret Cho on Fear, Comedy, and the Endurance It Takes to Build a Creative Life
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Margaret Cho — comedian, actor, author, and cultural trailblazer — for an intimate and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, resilience, and what it truly takes to sustain a life in the arts. Margaret opens up about...
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Dr. Lucky Sekhon on IVF Truths, Egg Freezing, and Closing the Fertility Knowledge Gap
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon — double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, fertility expert, and author of The Lucky Egg — for an honest, science-based conversation about fertility in the modern world and the massive misinformation...
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Agatha Relota Luczo on Going From Chanel Model at 15 to Building Fortuna Skin
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Agatha Relota Luczo — founder of Fortuna Skin and former high-fashion model who was scouted at just 15 years old and quickly became the face of Chanel after walking Paris couture. Agatha shares the incredible origin story behind...
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Tomás Mier on Interviewing Lady Gaga, Rolling Stone Cover Stories, & the Art of Asking Better Questions
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Tomás Mier — Rolling Stone writer, music journalist, and Grammy Museum moderator, shaping the conversation around pop and Latin music today. From front-page stories at the Los Angeles Times to covering major cultural moments at...
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Dr. Mindy Pelz on Fasting, Menopause & Why Your Body Is Not Broken
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz — New York Times bestselling author, women’s health and fasting expert, and one of the most influential voices reshaping how women understand hormones, menopause, and aging. For more than two decades, Dr. Mindy…
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Dr. Gabriel Chiu Reveals the Secrets of Beauty, Purpose, & Transformation
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Gabriel Chiu — Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, master of aesthetic artistry, and one of the most trusted names in cosmetic medicine, known worldwide for his precision, integrity, and deeply human approach to beauty. With over...
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Terri J. Vaughn on Creativity, Representation, and Her 20-Year Journey to Creating Miss Governor
In this inspiring episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Terri J. Vaughn — award-winning actress, director, producer, and creator of the hit Netflix series Miss Governor. From her breakout roles in Friday and Don’t Be a Menace, to becoming the unforgettable Lovita Jenkins on...
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Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol on Neurosurgery, Human Resilience, Innovation, and the Art Behind Saving Lives
In this powerful episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol — one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons, pioneer of 30+ minimally invasive brain procedures, founder of the globally renowned Neurosurgical Atlas, and recipient of the Wilhelm Magnus Medal (the...
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Rozzi on Music, Womanhood, Fearless Growth, & Her New Album Fig Tree
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Rozzi — singer-songwriter discovered by Adam Levine and the first artist signed to his record label — to explore how purpose, vulnerability, and creative evolution shape a lasting career in music. From touring with Maroon 5 and...
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Carolina García Jayaram on Working with Mother Teresa, “Whole Leaders,” and Making Good Famous
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Carolina García Jayaram — founding CEO of The Elevate Prize Foundation — to explore how storytelling, wellness, and trust-based philanthropy can supercharge social impact. From volunteering alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta to...
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Larry Divney: President and CEO of Comedy Central
Joining us today is the brilliant mind behind the laughter at Comedy Central, the former President and CEO, Larry Divney! Larry's journey in the entertainment realm has been nothing short of remarkable. He's a living testament to the power of experience, dedication, and learning from every step…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From Vision to Creation is a long-form interview podcast exploring how successful entrepreneurs, artists, founders, innovators, and industry leaders turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Hosted by Alexander Schmieding, each episode goes beyond surface-level success stories to uncover the decisions, failures, risks, habits, and personal turning points behind a guest’s work. These are thoughtful, candid conversations about what it actually takes to build something meaningful—from the first spark of an idea to the discipline required to bring it to life.
New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.
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Alexander Schmieding
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