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Silo Creative Podcast
by Silo Creative Community
Our purpose is to build a space for creatives to feel at home & we believe that mission starts with investing in relationships. We have conversations with incredible creatives to discuss their experiences, lessons they've learned, and the tough parts of being a creative. Can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired!Settle in as we discuss building community, creative business, problem-solving, following your passions, branding, the creator economy, photography, mental health, identity, creative marketing, and filmmaking.Learn more about us at: austingingerich.com/silo
Episodes
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We Built Our Dream Photoshoot From Scratch (Here’s How It Went)
Ever wonder how a styled shoot comes together? Austin goes through our process step-by-step of why and how we pulled off our first large scale styled shoot. We learned a few things, and hope you do too! If you're planning one yourself, start here. READ OUR NEWSLETTER FOR CREATIVES- that sends you...
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How Creative Community Can Change Lives
Austin & Devon discuss the inner workings of what working with Silo is like, from marketing flow to how we ground ourselves in our day to day work. Devon tells his stories about how he got involved and how creativity has changed his life to a point where he is now working full time freelance in…
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Stop Striving For Perfection - Fail in the Right Direction w/ Gavin Smith
90% of the battle you face in getting started is getting over yourself and your ego. Gavin & Austin unearth barriers in their lives that prevent them from feeling fulfilled, happy, or accomplished, so you can get ahead by getting out of your head. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY RUNE&ROOK PHOTO!…
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From $750 to $9K Weddings: The Pricing Playbook
Sarah Benner is a luxury wedding photographer in the Philadelphia, PA. area. In this episode, Sarah shares her 15 years of industry experience, emphasizing human connection and authentic experiences - which is so counter cultural to how weddings have been moving towards high production events. If...
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How To Be Rich With $0 In Your Accounts
Caleb Robertson is an accomplished filmmaker and author from York, PA. In this episode, Caleb & Austin wrestle with seasons of struggle and lack and work to decipher where in their stories lies the HOPE that we all desire. Hope is an important through line that connects humanity, so representing…
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The Secret to Creative Growth in 2025
Helen Tafesse is an outstanding creative director and visionary in Lancaster, PA. She believes people are starved for genuine connections and because of this, Helen is passionate about creating spaces and moments where people feel curiosity, joy, and connection that reminds them of deeper things...
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Reflecting on 2024 - The Year of "PACE" w/ Gavin Smith
Gavin & Austin dig deep into Silo's past, finding moments where we learned about ourselves, processes we utilize today, and where 2024's word of the year, "PACE" came into play before we realized it needed to be a centerpiece of our year. Don't do everything at once. Focus on what's in front of...
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Digging Yourself Out Of Burnout
Emil Rodriguez-Powell is a studio co-founder, senior portrait photographer, and someone who has a rich understanding of her purpose in the creative space. In this episode, we discuss deep burnout, ways to recover, and what it's like to run a photography studio in Pennsylvania. See Emil's work…
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Why Should We Support Creatives?
Devon and Austin peel back the curtain on what building a creative community and providing resources to local creatives actually looks like. We answer YOUR questions about Silo, community, and backend workflow that supports our mission and vision moving into the future. See Devon's work here:...
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A Start to Finish Guide to Booking & Filming Your First Wedding
It’s so important that we consider the client’s perspective when we offer services they need. Ava specializes in giving a personalized experience for every person she serves. She also shares how working full time and still working over 15 weddings a year is a struggle, how to maintain and balance...
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Making Your First 10k as a Creative - Stop Overthinking It
Pete Rodriguez is a phenomenal brand expert and designer from Lancaster, PA. Over the past few years, he has been able to work with some of the largest influencers, brands, and speakers from around the country. With all of his experience collaborating, he has refined his skills and process enough...
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Weighing the Pros & Cons of Being a Multidisciplinary Artist
Kelly Warren is an actor, singer, yoga instructor, and so much more. In this episode, we talk through her complex emotions on her talents, how to balance work and life, and what it looks like to be in front of a camera more often than most people find comfortable. See Kelly’s work here:...
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Your Valleys Don't Define You // Gavin Smith
When you are faced with adversity, how will you respond? Do you fight, flight, or freeze? As creatives, your response shows a lot about how you create. Join Gavin & Austin as they explore the process of staying true to yourself in moments of doubt, and how we break through the noise of everyday...
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How Boudoir Captures Authentic Confidence and Self-Love
Sam produces some of the highest-quality work I've ever seen. She's dedicated to celebrating others and making them feel confident in their own skin. Sam's unique history brought her to where she is today, and learning how she built her business from the ground up is an inspiring story that will...
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What it Takes to be a Full Time Wedding Photographer in 2024
Alana Yoder is an incredibly talented wedding photographer in Lancaster, PA. Her deep editing tones, welcoming personality, and ability to get to know the real person in front of her lens are all qualities that bring her to the front of my mind when I think about stand-out photographers near me....
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The Creative GENIUS Behind Taylor Chip's Marketing Success
Cameron Broadhurst is a videographer & marketing strategist for Taylor Chip, a nationwide distributor of family recipe cookies that have gone viral online to the tune of millions of views and thousands of sales consistently. We discuss the ingredients of a viral post, how story is king in...
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I'm Learning to Say Yes // Voice Memo
I spent some time reflecting on Silo's past and future before we posted our latest event announcement - a collaboration between Silo and a local baseball stadium where we'll be taking photos amidst over 3 million holiday lights. 3 points came to my head about this journey so far.
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👋🏼 Season 5 Trailer - Welcome!
We're back with another season & it's our best one yet!⚡️From actors to designers, I have conversations with some of the most thoughtful and impressive creatives in our area. You better have your notes ready, because every episode is going to bring enormous value to your creative...
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How Summer Capture Came to Life
Up to this point, sharing in-depth about our community events was not something we did online, we thought it wouldn't interest anyone and no one cared how we put these things together. But, then we found other community builders. Everything changed. Join Austin as he explains his process and...
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Why Your Biggest Mistakes Are Driving Your Career Forward
Creatives can either get lost in all the work they have to do or drown in silence of 0 new inquiries. Austin takes time between seasons to discuss how your mistakes define your art. Every failure is an opportunity to grow and learn, it's up to you to decide to take it personally or use it to your...
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5 Practices to Become a More Well-Rounded Creative
Simple habits such as being kind to others are often overlooked in the creative landscape - viewing another creative as competition only further divides our community, and yet it's something that is so ingrained in our culture today. How can we be different and change this in our community? In…
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An Honest Look at Spring Capture + Lessons Learned
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of putting together our "Capture" events? Austin discusses his thoughts leading up to the event, answers community questions, and recaps what he learned from Spring Capture (there's a lot.) Find us on the web: Instagram Austin's IG...
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The Value of Podcasting in 2024
Find new ways to connect and bring depth to your relationship with your audience through podcasting. It brings such a unique and needed path to the digital media landscape and we think there's still so much to unlock. Join Gavin & Austin in discussing the art of slower living and the benefits…
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Where Has Gavin Been?
What happened to everyone's favorite red-headed Silo founder this year??? We know you have a lot of questions. In this episode, Gavin & Austin unpack what the last 14 months have been like, how life affects work, and what married life looks like for 2 dudes trying to chase after purpose in their...
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An Honest Conversation w/ Helen Tafesse
This one is special. Helen Tafesse, a local creative director & overall creative powerhouse, speaks on her experience of putting together her curriculum for this past year and what led her to where she is headed in the future - the unknown. Explore Helen's story and her artist pillars, but the...
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30 Minutes of Self Discovery w/ Shelby Leinbach
The focus on IDENTITY is often lost in creative circles, but knowing yourself is the start of understanding the world around you. In this episode, Shelby and Austin dissect what it means to have purpose, unpack dense concepts within creativity, and look ahead to how new artists can learn from…
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Maintaining Self Care as a Creative w/Rachel Anne
Prioritizing your mental well-being is not a simple task, it takes self-awareness, introspection, and understanding your "why." Join Rachel and Austin as they explore systems and processes that ensure creatives are treating themselves fairly, and how maintaining business is one of the toughest...
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Being a Full Time Creative at 19 Years Old w/ Geo Calderon
Growth is not something you see overnight, whether that's personally or in business. Geo, a 19 year-old creative entrepreneur, is proof that laser focus and consistency in your art will take you to the next level. Join us as we discuss Geo's journey, how he maintains his business, and his goals…
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Knowing your Audience Well w/ Eden Xuan
Putting your work out into the world hoping that someone will notice is no longer an effective way to grow - you have to define who your products or services are for and actively market as if you are talking directly to them. Join Eden and Austin as they discuss the importance of providing an...
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From 0 to 25 Booked Weddings in 1 year w/ Justace Brenize
So many photographers don't focus on RELATIONSHIPS and instead focus on profits and their art. Justace Brenize flips that mindset on its head. On this episode, Justace & Austin discuss her SECRET SAUCE on how to back up photos, prevent wedding day hiccups, make clients feel comfortable, and pause...
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The Art of Being Gentle with Yourself w/ Michaela Quinn
Michaela, a rising star in the modeling and creative directing communities, discusses the importance of gaining experience in the field, the need for safety and communication between models and photographers, and how to learn to accept your body in the modeling industry. She shares her advice for...
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What Does it Look Like to Work With Silo? w/ Caleb Scott
Experiencing creative blocks can ruin results. Learning to stop and find TIME to rest is one of the most important things we can do to be proactive in the fight against burnout. Join us as we explore Caleb's journey of finding passions, identity within creativity, and how that all fits into the...
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Finding Creative Inspiration in Unexpected Places & Building Connections in the Creative Industry
Austin and Scoot share their recent passion project shoot at Source Creative House with Landon. We also give tips on avoiding burnout and offer advice on what to do when it strikes. Finally, we give a sneak peek into our Silo Discord server and how you can build depth in our community! Find us on...
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Welcome to Season 4!
Join us as we dive into our local arts scene, diverse and expansive, we aim to uncover stories of successful artists as well as stories we can all learn from. Creativity has never been a straight line, let’s learn together how to grow and find community!
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Burnt Out and Ready for Change // Emil Rodriguez-Powell
MOSAIC. A night driven to reflect the multitudes of eclectic relationships, thinking styles, and learning formats of creatives and the culture around us. This year's theme is “OPEN DOORS” 🚪 How to find us? Check out our IG page here - https://www.instagram.com/silo.us/ Our Website -...
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In a RELATIONSHIP with MUSIC // Clo & Jack
MOSAIC. A night driven to reflect the multitudes of eclectic relationships, thinking styles, and learning formats of creatives and the culture around us. This year's theme is “OPEN DOORS” 🚪 How to find us? Check out our IG page here - https://www.instagram.com/silo.us/ Our Website -...
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Bringing Culture to Creativity // Joy Bhatti
MOSAIC. A night driven to reflect the multitudes of eclectic relationships, thinking styles, and learning formats of creatives and the culture around us. This year's theme is “OPEN DOORS” 🚪 How to find us? Check out our IG page here - https://www.instagram.com/silo.us/ Our Website -...
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A HOLIDAY SPECIAL
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin answer YOUR questions, talk about our favorite moments of 2022, and talk about what’s been happening lately. How to find us? Check out our IG page here - https://www.instagram.com/silo.us/ Our Website -...
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AN INTELLECTUAL CONVERSATION // S3E8
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 8 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important topics: 1. Past three years (first 20 min) 2. Purpose (around the 30 min mark) 3. Weight (last couple min) How to find us? Check out our IG page here -...
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HEALTHY CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS ARE KEY // S3E7
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 7 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important topics: 1. What does a healthy creative environment look like? (first 20 min) 2. How to work through critique (around the 30 min mark) 3. Know your worth. PERIOD. (last...
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Bored ≠ Uselessness (Stagnation) // S3E6
HAVE YOU BEEN BORED LATELY?! What do you do when you are bored? Is it okay to be bored? Why is it so important to be bored? Questions that this episode not only explores but brings us to look into our own realities. Welcome to Silo presents Season 3 Episode 6 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode…
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WHAT WOULD YOU WANT YOUR LEGACY TO BE?? // S3E5
WHAT WOULD YOU WANT YOUR LEGACY TO BE? Imagine two dudes skydiving with Silo flags in between the chasms of their bottoms....oh wait...different legacy. Welcome to Silo presents Season 3 Episode 5 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important…
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EXPLORING THE MENTAL REAL ESTATE OF CREATIVITY // S3E4
EXPLORING THE MENTAL REAL ESTATE OF CREATIVITY From banter about SAT words and the craziness of high school to the depths of our creative minds, Silo presents Season 3 Episode 4 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important topics: 1. How has your...
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GAVIN GET'S FIRED UP?!?! // S3S3
GAVIN GET'S FIRED UP?!? From banter about if there are more doors than wheels in the world to social structures of creating in York, PA, Silo presents Season 3 Episode 3 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important topics: 1. Reflection on SPRING...
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Rhythm, Structure, and CREATIVE ASSESSMENTS? // S3E2
Rhythm, Structure, and CREATIVE ASSESSMENTS?!?! From arctic monkeys throwing cucumbers to exploring the rhythms of creating, Silo presents Season 3 Episode 2 of the Silo Podcast! In this episode of the Silo Podcast Austin and Gavin speak on 3 important topics: 1. What does it look like to create...
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What Do Our Lives ACTUALLY Look Like? // Season 3 Babeyyyy
Guess who's back ?!?!! No...not Dwayne the Rock Johnson...sorry. But we do have a surprise for you! New-season means new lemons. For this season we are not only going longer, but talking about some of the BTS of what's going on in Silo and our own lives to tap into the reality of today. In this...
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SEASON 2 FINALE - Introducing Kenneth + Gerald??
The Season 2 Finale is here already?!?! YESSIRRRR and it is an absolute BANGER! In this episode not only did we party, but we answered questions from you all. Some of the questions are below: What can we do to improve the creative scene in York, PA? How do we plan and achieve goals? We hope this...
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Diving into Quotes...maybe?
In our fifth episode of the Silo Podcast Season 2, we begin to unravel some of the quotes you may find in Tik Tok and how it impacts our creative focus...at least...we try too. After hours of recording we ended up embracing fits of laughter and starting fresh by throwing out our "Podcast…
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Diving into Quotes (Part 1)
In our fourth episode of the Silo Podcast Season 2, we begin to unravel some of the quotes you may find in instagram and how it impacts our creative focus. Quote focus: "Life can only be lived forward but is understood backwards" - Unknown This season was brought to you by the creative minds of…
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Tik Tok Theology (Copy or Create?)
How do we combat the easiness of copy and paste? In our third episode of the Silo Podcast Season 2, we not only answer this question, but uncover how Tik Tok works and what it would mean to use the platform authentically. This season was brought to you by the creative minds of M. Elene Vintage…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our purpose is to build a space for creatives to feel at home & we believe that mission starts with investing in relationships. We have conversations with incredible creatives to discuss their experiences, lessons they've learned, and the tough parts of being a creative. Can't wait for you to tune in and get inspired!Settle in as we discuss building community, creative business, problem-solving, following your passions, branding, the creator economy, photography, mental health, identity, creative marketing, and filmmaking.Learn more about us at: austingingerich.com/silo
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