Welcome to The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast — a top-ranked show in Business News where entrepreneurship, creativity, media strategy, and pop culture collide. Whether you are building a business, growing a personal brand, launching a podcast, writing a book, or expanding your influence as a thought leader, this show was built for you.
We believe business doesn't have to be boring. The most successful entrepreneurs are always learning, adapting, and evolving — and that means mastering business strategy, branding, marketing, AI tools, podcasting, publishing, and public speaking, while staying locked in on the pop culture moments, entertainment headlines, and media trends shaping the marketplace right now.
Why? Because there is business behind everything. From viral moments and major brand moves to celebrity influence and cultural shifts, the biggest business lessons are playing out in real time. We break them down, make them actionable, and help you apply them to your brand and your bottom line.
Each episode delivers real conversations, expert guest interviews, and practical frameworks to help you grow revenue, build authority, and expand your reach in today's creator economy. No fluff. No filler. Just the strategies that actually move the needle.
What we cover: Business growth and monetization · Branding and authority building · Podcast and media strategy · Public speaking and visibility · AI and emerging tools · Publishing and thought leadership · Pop culture and business trends · Entrepreneurship and mindset · Marketing and content creation · Personal brand development
Most of all, we believe in connection, community, and building meaningful relationships. Entrepreneurship can feel isolating — but growth accelerates when you surround yourself with the right people, the right tools, and the right conversations. This show is designed to help you move faster, think bigger, and build smarter.
Whether you are a seasoned CEO, a rising entrepreneur, a content creator, or a thought leader ready to own your stage and scale your influence, The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast meets you where you are and challenges you to go further.
Ready for an incredible live experience? Join us at Cre8tive Con — the traveling conference where entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders come together to learn, connect, and grow. Visit www.cre8tivecon.com to find an event near you.
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Julie Lokun, JD — Business strategist, podcaster, speaker, and publicity expert. Founder of Dragonfly Effect and co-founder of Mediacasters, Julie helps entrepreneurs amplify their message, increase visibility, and build authority through media, publicity, and strategic brand positioning. Learn more at www.julielokunconsulting.com.
Dominick Domasky — Publisher, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Motivation Champs (www.motivationchamps.com). Dom helps authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders share powerful stories, build strong brands, and create lasting impact through publishing and media.
Together, Julie and Dom bring sharp insights, powerful guests, and unfiltered conversations to help creative entrepreneurs grow — in business, media, and beyond.
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The Ryan Reynolds Story and How To Build Better Business Relationships with Richard Dolan
Episode 222
Monday, November 9, 2026 • Duration 45:05
Never Meet Your Heroes? Richard Dolan on Ryan Reynolds, Disappointment, and Earning a Seat in Rooms Most People Never Enter
Richard Dolan has sat across from the Obamas, Oprah, Justin Trudeau, Mike Tyson, Bono, Brad Pitt, Lewis Hamilton, and Drake. So when he says that meeting someone he admired let him down, it’s worth hearing.
In this episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Richard, the strategist, confidant, and trusted advisor known as the Legacy Man, tells hosts Dominick Domasky and Julie Lokun about his encounter with Ryan Reynolds. The on-screen charm Richard expected wasn’t what he got. Instead, the moment taught him a lesson every entrepreneur needs: the people you put on a pedestal are human, and if you build your expectations around a persona, reality can hit hard.
Richard explains why meeting the people you admire so often disappoints. He shows how to protect yourself from that emotional trap, and why your own worth should never depend on how an icon treats you. Then he breaks down how he built genuine relationships with the world’s most influential people, long before social media existed.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The Ryan Reynolds story: what happened when Richard met a celebrity he admired, and what it taught him
Why meeting your heroes can disappoint you, and how to keep it from shaking your confidence
The danger of confusing a public persona with the actual person
How to walk into any room, even one full of icons, and know you belong there
Why proximity is power, and how Richard used high-profile events to build relationships before social media
The “hand that gives, gathers” approach to connecting with athletes, celebrities, and world leaders
The difference between money, wealth, and worth, and which one actually gives you freedom
Why you should lead with something of worth instead of searching for self-worth
The real definition of legacy: how you live, love, lead, and laugh
What Richard’s five-year-old son taught him that no mentor ever could
What sets his upcoming book, The Legacy Man, apart from every other success memoir
Key quotes from this episode:
“Legacy isn’t about what you leave. It’s shaped by how you lived, how you loved, how you’ve led, and how you’ve laughed.”
“Rather than worrying about self-worth, I’d rather just present something of worth.”
“Everything you’re seeking is seeking you.”
“Proximity is power.”
About Richard Dolan:
Richard Dolan is a speaker, strategist, and author of the forthcoming book The Legacy Man. He collaborates with the Napoleon Hill Foundation alongside David Meltzer and has advised some of the most recognized names in entertainment, sports, politics, and business. Learn more at richarddolan.com.
Connect with Richard Dolan:
Instagram: @thericharddolan
Website: richarddolan.com
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Instagram: @creativeentrepreneurpodcast
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What does it take to sell $2.5 billion in products? According to Forbes Riley, it starts with one belief: life is a pitch.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Dominick Domasky sits down with the legendary entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and infomercial icon behind 197+ infomercials and multiple bestselling books. Forbes breaks down what makes a pitch work, why most people get it wrong, and how better communication can change your business and your life.
Networking events, podcast interviews, sales calls, social media DMs: every interaction is a chance to connect, build trust, and create momentum. Forbes shows you how to make the most of each one.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why great pitching is about connection, not selling
How to pitch without sounding salesy or scripted
Why authenticity and confidence beat perfection
How to tailor your pitch to the person in front of you
How to walk into high-level opportunities with clarity
Why practice creates profit
Forbes also shares stories from working with Kim Kardashian, Mario Lopez, Richard Simmons, Serena Williams, Grant Cardone, and Fabio, and reveals how a single great pitch has changed the direction of her career more than once.
About the host
Dominick Domasky is the founder of Motivation Champs Media, a publisher, storyteller, and brand builder who helps authors turn their stories into books, businesses, and opportunities. His message has never changed: your story matters, and learning to tell it well can change everything.
Co-host Julie Lokun sat this one out while preparing for Cre8tive Con OTR Boston 2026. A media strategist, publicist, podcast expert, and co-founder of Cre8tive Con, Julie helps entrepreneurs build visibility, authority, and real business growth through media and meaningful connection.
Content Burnout Is Real: Do You Really Need to Post 900 Times a Day? | Julie Lokun vs. Dominick Domasky
Content, content, content. Is anyone else exhausted? On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, co-hosts Julie Lokun, JD, and Dominick Domasky take opposite sides of the content debate. Julie believes in the power of content but hates that being an entrepreneur has turned into running a full-time content factory. Dom breathes it, lives it, and probably dreams in algorithms.
The spark? Learning that Gary Vaynerchuk posts roughly 900 pieces of content a day across his businesses. Not nine. Not 90. Nine hundred. Julie and Dom unpack what that means for the average entrepreneur without a camera crew, why “document, don’t create” is the shortcut most people miss, and how to tell the difference between content that builds a business and content that just builds vanity metrics.
Along the way: a motorcycle ride to Wisconsin, kids who demand “take that down, Mom,” the surprising truth about personal posts on LinkedIn, and a landscaping-business story from Dom’s dad that might be the best marketing lesson you hear all year.
Join Us in Orlando, January 14th!
Want to learn content creation inside an actual creator’s studio? Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando is happening January 14, 2027, alongside PodFest and BookThinkers, the community built by Nick Hutchison. Network, grow your business, make content on the spot, and get a PodFest Orlando Creator’s Pass for just $49.99. Seats are limited. Save your spot at www.cre8tiveconotr.com.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why comparing yourself to Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi is a trap for everyday entrepreneurs
The Toy That Made Me a Creative: What Barbie Taught Me About Entrepreneurship, Branding, and Building a World from Nothing with Julie Lokun
Before she had a microphone, a law degree, or a single listener, Julie Lokun, JD had a shag carpet and a shoebox full of Barbies. And that girl on the floor wasn’t just playing. She was producing.
In this solo episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie, founder of The Mediacasters and co-founder of Cre8tive Con, takes you back to where her creative engine started. The Dreamhouse was never enough, so she expanded the empire: the bookshelf became a high-rise, the jewelry box became the nightclub, and the bathtub became Malibu. Every doll had a backstory. Ken was the supporting character. And the storylines ran for days, cliffhangers included. That was her first serialized show.
Julie breaks down how imaginative play is a safe place to be ambitious, and how her Barbie gave closing arguments to a jury of stuffed animals and anchored the evening news into a hairbrush mic. Lawyer, journalist, host. She wasn’t daydreaming. She was rehearsing.
She also covers the tinfoil gown theory of entrepreneurship: you don’t wait for the perfect set. You build it with what’s in the room. That’s the same energy behind launching her first podcast from a closet with a blanket and one well-researched mic.
If you’ve lost touch with the joy of making things up, this episode is your permission slip to go back to the carpet.
What You’ll Learn
Why world-building is brand-building, and how a podcast or business works like a Dreamhouse with rules, characters, and a vibe
How imaginative play builds the skills creative entrepreneurs use every day: storytelling, casting, directing, and audience awareness
Why scrappy resourcefulness (sock dresses, tinfoil gowns, Tupperware-lid pools) is the foundation of every bootstrapped launch
How “owning your ecosystem, not renting your audience” started with deciding the bathtub was Malibu, no permission required
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John Wayne Gacy and The Business of True Crime : The Halloween Episode with Karen Conti
Episode 219
Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 27:40
Meet Us Live: Cre8tive Con OTR, Orlando
Want to build your brand, stretch your comfort zone, and get in the room with media pros? Cre8tive Con OTR lands in Orlando on January 14, 2027, during Podfest week. The theme is Monetize Your Message, a high-energy, intimate session for entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, and speakers ready to turn their expertise into income. Seats are limited.
Lights low, doors locked. This Halloween, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Karen Conti, veteran Chicago trial attorney, longtime host of The Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio 720, and award-winning author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row.
Karen served on the final death row defense team for John Wayne Gacy, the “Killer Clown” who murdered 33 young men and boys and buried most of them beneath his Chicago-area home. She opens up about meeting Gacy in lockup, why a sociopath can mask his sickness so well, why she fought his execution despite his guilt, and how the death threats she received eventually turned into a national media career on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and WGN.
Then the conversation turns to business. Karen shares how she controlled her narrative, why being “camera ready” is non-negotiable, how to pitch yourself to producers who have fewer staff than ever, and why likability and networking beat raw talent.
Plus, a spooky-season edition of Jules’s Rules: the most infamous serial killers of all time, from Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to Ed Kemper, Ed Gein, the Green River Killer, and Karen’s top pick, Jack the Ripper.
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️ The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast
Turn Your Passion Into a Podcast Empire: Comic Book Central’s Joe Stuber on Nostalgia, Niche and 600+ Celebrity Guests
Turn Your Passion Into a Podcast Empire with Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central
What do Gary Vee, Jim Kwik, and Stan Lee have in common? They’re all comic book fans, and so is today’s guest. On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky sit down with Joe Stuber, Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and host of Comic Book Central. He started as a small-town TV photojournalist whose first-ever interview was Charlton Heston. In 2013 he bet on his obsession and launched the world’s first podcast devoted entirely to interviews with the talent behind comic book adaptations. More than 600 guests later, his list includes Stan Lee, Mark Hamill, William Shatner, Whoopi Goldberg, Henry Winkler, and Jane Seymour.
Joe explains how nostalgia, storytelling, and niche passion become a business asset. He covers the “patience and perseverance” method for booking A-list guests, why most shows quit before episode 12, and how he uses AI to handle the grind: chapters, descriptions, SEO, and thumbnails. There’s also a full-on Yinzer detour, and Michael Keaton gets crowned the best Batman.
In this episode you’ll learn
How to turn a personal passion into a niche podcast brand
The “keep bugging them” strategy for landing celebrity podcast guests (some took Joe 10 years)
What podfade is and why most podcasts quit after 8–12 episodes
Why you have to invest strategically in your brand, from guest-contact services to paid social
How Joe launched with a $0 setup: a Rock Band microphone, GarageBand, and a kitchen-strainer pop filter
How to use AI as a tool, not a replacement, for YouTube chapters, SEO descriptions, and thumbnails
Why Comic Book Central has been called “the Inside the Actors Studio of comic books”
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The Science of Scaling : Dr. Benjamin Hardy Lessons with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
In our latest episode of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun and Dom Domasky break down the psychological barriers to success. Using the framework established by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, we explore why the "safety net" you’ve built is actually a trap. If you are a business owner in the Boston area, it’s time to stop managing time and start managing your future.
The Science of Scaling suggests that if you want to reach a goal in 10 years, you should ask yourself why you can’t do it in six months. Dr. Benjamin Hardy emphasizes that "10x is easier than 2x," and on this episode, we apply that brutal honesty to our own businesses.
Local Spotlight: Cre8tive Con Boston (July 13th)
Why does location matter? Because proximity is power. We are bringing the heat to Boston, Massachusetts, for Cre8tive Con.
Are you busy, or are you actually moving the needle? Today, we’re calling out the "safety net" mentality that keeps entrepreneurs stuck in mediocrity. We discuss why a full calendar is often a mask for avoiding the one bold move that changes everything.
The Dr. Benjamin Hardy Philosophy: We explore the concepts found in the work of Dr. Benjamin Hardy, specifically focusing on how to shorten your 10-year goals into 90-day sprints by raising your standards and narrowing your focus.
Dropping the Floor: Why having a "fallback plan" is actually holding your business back. To reach the next level, you have to remove the option to fail.
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Julie Lokun, JD | Founder of Big Better Brand
Dominick Domasky | Founder of Motivation Champs
Ex-Scientologist Anne Gollert Hill: 20 Years in the Sea Org, Tom Cruise and Escaping to Joy
Anne Gollert Hill joined Scientology in 1988 and rose into the Sea Org, the organization’s most devoted inner circle. She worked at the highest levels, in the orbit of leader David Miscavige and its most famous faces, including Tom Cruise. For 14 years she wrote the official messaging, 18 hours a day, seven days a week. Then in 2007 she did the one thing she’d been trained to fear most. She left with just the clothes on her back.
Escaping was only chapter one. Fresh off her viral appearance on The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show, Anne joins Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky on The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast. They talk about how she rebuilt her life from zero, why she started TikTok at 65, and how she turned the hardest chapter of her life into a platform, a purpose, and a brand. Her account has passed 1.3 million views in six months.
Her message is simple and hard-won: no matter what you’ve been through, you deserve joy.
In this episode:
What really drew a smart, accomplished woman into Scientology, and why the early “tools” worked
Life inside the Sea Org: the billion-year contract, the production pressure, and why members were told to call Tom Cruise “sir”
How Scientology’s “conditions” are designed to stamp out doubt
The moment Anne decided: “I’ve wasted 20 years of my life, but I’m not gonna waste 21”
Why she waited 18 years to tell her story publicly, and why healing had to come first
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Find Your Intersection: How Madonna, MrBeast and McDonald’s Got Rich Where Two Worlds Collide with Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky
Talent is the entry fee. The intersection is the jackpot.
The world has never rewarded the most talented person in the room. Madonna wasn’t the strongest vocalist of the ’80s, but she saw that a new cable channel needed a face, and she became the face of MTV. McDonald’s didn’t win on the burger. It won by cutting a window into the side of a building and crashing fast food into America’s car culture. MrBeast is really a logistics company and a chocolate empire that happens to have a camera crew.
In this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky go through the drive-through of history’s biggest collisions. They cover how JFK won on television, how Roosevelt used radio, how Obama used social media, and how Trump used algorithms. They look at how European bands took over early MTV because they already knew how to make music videos, and how Oprah turned the book club into a bestseller machine. They also cover how Disney built two lanes that fed each other: the parks sold the channel, and the channel sold the parks.
Then they bring it to the present. AI, video, community, commerce and live events are all colliding at once. The tools that used to cost millions now cost a monthly subscription, and the gatekeepers are gone. The question is whether you’re brave enough to build at the intersection or whether you’re still standing in line waiting for permission.
What you’ll learn
Why talent alone doesn’t win, and how the intersection of platform, timing and message creates breakout success
How Madonna used MTV to turn image, style and music into a cultural movement
What the “Second British Invasion” of MTV teaches about being ready before the platform needs you
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People Are Not Brands: Why Purpose Beats Personal Branding with Dan Scott on Legacy, IP and Financial Freedom for Creatives
Episode 214
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 33:06
Is your "personal brand" holding you back? On this episode of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, co-host Dominick Domasky, CEO of Media Champs Publishing and COO of Cre8tive Con, holds down the mic while Julie Lokun, JD, co-founder of Cre8tive Con, is out on assignment. His guest is Dan Scott, a musician since age seven, an attorney, and co-founder of Spotlight, an advisory firm that helps creatives align their work, money, and purpose.
Dan trained in the private client practice at Sullivan & Cromwell, one of the most prestigious law firms in the world, where he planned estates and business structures for affluent families. He saw a gap: wealthy families got sophisticated planning, and artists didn't. He spent more than a decade becoming a thought leader in legacy planning for artists, drawing on high-profile estate battles like those of Prince and Tom Petty. That work led him to launch Spotlight, which he calls "the co-CEO of your life" for creatives.
Dan is also the author of The Experience of Financial Freedom.
Join Us in Orlando, January 14th!
Ready to turn your purpose into profit, just like Dan teaches? Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando is coming on January 14, 2027, during Podfest week. Monetize Your Message is an intimate, high-impact experience for entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, and speakers who are ready to turn their voice into revenue. Seats are limited. Save your spot at .
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The best entrepreneurs aren’t just better at selling. They’re better at communicating. They connect, they build trust, and they articulate their value clearly.
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What “document, don’t create” really means, and how to share your world without a camera crew
How to tell brand-building content from vanity-metric content
Why personal posts often outperform polished business posts, even on LinkedIn
How to repurpose long-form content (podcasts, interviews, guest spots) into reels, clips, and blogs
Dom’s PIES framework: Promote, Inspire, Engage, Sometimes Sell
Where to spend your time if you only have 30 minutes a day for content
Why blogging is still an underrated content channel
Why no single post makes a sale, and why every post is a “door knock”
How social media became a free distribution model for your business
Memorable Quotes:
“Are we actually building businesses anymore, or are we just feeding the social media beast?” – Julie Lokun
“If you’re just putting out BS content that has nothing to do with anything, you’re wasting your time.” – Dominick Domasky
“Is it building your business, or is it just building the vanity metrics?” – Julie Lokun
“It’s a door knock. Enough knocks.” – Dominick Domasky
“Social is a free distribution model.” – Dominick Domasky
Who This Episode Is For:
Entrepreneurs, podcasters, coaches, authors, consultants, and small business owners who feel buried by the pressure to post constantly. It’s also for anyone who wants a simple, strategic content plan that fits real life.
Where Creatives Connect: Cre8tive Con
This debate is exactly the kind of conversation that happens at Cre8tive Con, the Chicago-based entrepreneurship conference that helps founders, creatives, and thought leaders amplify their message and own their ecosystem instead of renting their audience. Join our community of entrepreneurs in the Cre8tive Con Facebook group, DM us on Instagram at @cre8tivecon, catch us on the road at Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando on January 14th, and stay tuned for Cre8tive Con 2027 in Chicago.
Tell Us Your Path!
How are you creating content? Is your road to success built on content, networking, creativity, or sheer luck? DM us on Instagram at @cre8tivecon. We want to hear it.
Meet the Hosts:Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, founder of The Mediacasters, and co-founder of Cre8tive Con and Dragonfly Podcast Academy. Dominick Domasky is CEO of Media Champs Publishing and COO of Cre8tive Con.
FAQs
How much content do entrepreneurs really need to post?
Not 900 pieces a day. Julie and Dom agree that consistency and strategy beat volume. Start with what you have, focus on where your audience lives, and repurpose long-form content into shorter pieces instead of creating from scratch every day.
What is the PIES content framework?
PIES is Dominick Domasky’s weekly content plan: Promote, Inspire, Engage, and Sometimes Sell. It gives you a simple structure so you never sit down on a Friday wondering what to post.
What does “document, don’t create” mean?
Instead of producing a polished show, you share what’s already happening in your business: recording a podcast, mailing books, heading into a client meeting. It’s faster, more authentic, and builds trust.
Should entrepreneurs post personal content?
Yes, when it’s on-brand and on the right platform. Personal posts show people you’re real, which builds trust and relationships. Julie has found that personal posts often get more attention on LinkedIn than static business posts. (Just check with your kids first.)
What’s the best content strategy if I only have 30 minutes a day?
Plan your week ahead, turn long-form content like podcasts and interviews into short clips and blogs, and reshare posts that got engagement before.
Where can I meet the hosts of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast in person?
Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky are hosting Cre8tive Con OTR in Orlando on January 14, 2027, alongside PodFest and BookThinkers. They also host the flagship Cre8tive Con conference in Chicago.
Love the show? Share, subscribe, and leave a review. Julie reads every one! Then come say hi in person at Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando. Until then, keep creating.
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Why changing careers every week was normal in Barbie Land, and why pivoting from lawyer to journalist to podcaster to founder isn’t flaky
How adults unlearn creative freedom through deadlines, algorithms, and comparison, and how to get it back
“Barbie did not make me pretty. Barbie made me a creative.”
“I wasn’t daydreaming, I was rehearsing.”
“Adults schedule brainstorms. Kids just go.”
“World-building is brand building.”
“Lawyer to journalist, journalist to podcaster, podcaster to founder. That’s just a new outfit in Barbie Land.”
What did you play with for hours? Legos, chalk, dolls, a backyard kingdom? It’s a clue to the creator you already are. Tell Julie what toy made you a creative. Drop it in the comments or DM her. She wants your origin story.
What is The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast is a business and creativity podcast hosted by Julie Lokun, JD and Dominick Domasky. It features conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, authors, and thought leaders about building brands, growing businesses, and monetizing your message. It ranks in the top 0.05% of podcasts globally on Listen Notes.
Who is Julie Lokun?
Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, and brand consultant. She is the founder of The Mediacasters, co-founder of Cre8tive Con, Dragonfly Podcast Academy, and Dragonfly Cre8tions, and co-host of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast and the Get Obsessed Podcast. She holds a JD from John Marshall Law School/UIC and a BA in Journalism from Indiana University, and she is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur Magazine and MindValley.
What is Cre8tive Con?
Cre8tive Con is a business conference for entrepreneurs, creatives, authors, podcasters, and speakers, co-founded by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky. Its flagship event is in Chicago, and the Cre8tive Con OTR series brings smaller, high-energy events to cities across the country.
What is Cre8tive Con OTR?
Cre8tive Con OTR is the traveling version of Cre8tive Con. Each stop is an intimate gathering for entrepreneurs to build partnerships, grow visibility, and learn strategies for monetizing their message. Past stops include Boston, and the next stop is Orlando on January 14, 2027.
What does “own your ecosystem, don’t rent your audience” mean?
It’s Julie Lokun’s guiding philosophy. Instead of depending on social media algorithms you don’t control, you build your own platforms, such as a podcast, email list, community, and events, so your audience relationship belongs to you.
How does childhood play relate to entrepreneurship?
Imaginative play builds the same skills entrepreneurs use: storytelling, world-building, problem-solving, and resourcefulness. In this episode, Julie explains how directing Barbie storylines taught her to build brands, produce content, and launch with whatever was in the room.
What is world-building in branding?
World-building in branding means creating a consistent universe around your business, with clear rules, recognizable characters, and a distinct vibe. Julie compares a strong brand or podcast to a Dreamhouse: a world people want to step into and come back to.
How can I reconnect with my creativity as an adult?
Julie recommends going back to what you played with for hours as a kid, whether that was Legos, chalk, dolls, or a backyard kingdom. Make something just for the joy of it, use what’s already around you, and stop waiting for the perfect setup.
How do I start a podcast without a studio?
Start with what you have. Julie launched her first podcast from a closet with a blanket for sound dampening and one well-researched microphone. Resourcefulness beats perfection.
Where can I listen to The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, and most major podcast platforms.
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How Karen ended up on John Wayne Gacy’s death row defense team
Why sociopaths and narcissists are so good at masking, and what Gacy was really like in person
How to turn a controversial association into a career-defining spotlight
What “camera ready” means, and the go-kit Karen keeps in her office, car, and home
How to find your media lane and become a producer’s go-to expert
Using AI to prepare for interviews (and why you still need to vet it)
Why you should watch every media appearance back, even when it’s painful
Why networking and likability open more doors than talent alone
“Stretch your abilities, have confidence, and then work hard to prove that you can do what you say you’re going to do.” — Karen Conti
“If you want people to help you, help them first. Be invaluable to them. Be the go-to person for your lane.” — Karen Conti
“My father always told me, ‘I can’t make people laugh unless they like me.’” — Karen Conti
Who is Karen Conti?
Karen Conti is a Chicago trial attorney, legal analyst, host of The Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio 720, and author of Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and Court TV.
Did Karen Conti defend John Wayne Gacy?
Yes. Karen was part of Gacy’s final death row appeals team in the early 1990s. Her goal was never to free him, but to stop the execution because she opposes the death penalty.
What is Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy about?
It’s Karen’s firsthand account of representing Gacy on death row, including her conversations with him, the media circus around his execution, and her questions about additional victims and possible accomplices.
What media tips does Karen Conti give entrepreneurs?
Be camera ready at all times, pick a clear area of expertise, pitch ready-made segments to producers, help journalists even when you’re not on air, review your own appearances, and network relentlessly.
What is The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast?
A top-ranked business news podcast hosted by Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky, where entrepreneurship, media strategy, and pop culture collide.
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Who is Joe Stuber?
Joe Stuber is an Emmy award-winning writer and producer and the creator and host of Comic Book Central. It is the first podcast devoted exclusively to in-depth interviews with the actors, writers, and creators behind comic book adaptations.
How do you get big-name guests on a podcast?
Joe says it comes down to patience and perseverance. Find the right contacts, show up at conventions, and keep following up. Some of his guests took him a decade to land.
What is podfade?
Podfade is when a podcast slowly stops publishing, usually within its first 8–12 episodes. It typically happens because of burnout, underestimating the workload, or a lack of real passion for the topic.
How should podcasters use AI?
Use AI as a tool. It can generate YouTube chapters, SEO descriptions, and thumbnail artwork so you can focus your time on guest prep and conversations.
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The Art of "No": Dom opens up about the struggle of being "too nice" and how unsolicited manuscripts and non-serious leads are the ultimate time-wasters.
Peak Energy vs. Time Management: Why Julie believes color-coding your calendar is a crutch. We break down energy management for parents and busy professionals.
Automation with Keap: How we are using Keap to eliminate manual tasks and maintain flow without the social media "time suck."
We are currently studying Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s principles on scaling and 10x growth. One of the biggest shifts we’ve made is realizing that Dr. Benjamin Hardy is right: you don't need more time; you need more skin in the game. By applying the "Science of Scaling," we are learning to stop the "inch-by-inch" growth and start taking exponential leaps.
What is Cre8tive Con? Cre8tive Con is the premier gathering for creative entrepreneurs, authors, and business leaders looking to scale their brands. It’s an immersive experience focused on execution over theory.
When and where is the next event? We are heading to Boston! Join us on July 13th. You can grab tickets at www.cre8tiveconotr.com.
Is this event for beginners or established business owners? Both! Whether you are just starting out or looking to apply Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s scaling principles to a 7-figure business, the strategies shared in Boston will help you "drop the floor" and level up.
Will Julie and Dom be there in person? Absolutely. We’ll be leading sessions, recording live, and networking with all of you. See you in Boston!
Julie Lokun is a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and the visionary founder of Big Better Brand. With a legal background and a shark-like instinct for branding, Julie specializes in helping entrepreneurs find their "why" and execute it with ruthless precision. As a devotee of Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s "10x" methodology, she is known for her "drop the floor" approach—eliminating the safety nets that keep business owners playing small.
Julie is the lead architect behind Cre8tive Con, bringing her high-octane energy to the Boston stage on July 13th. When she isn't coaching elite brands or hosting the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast, she is managing a household of four boys and proving that "work-life balance" is less about time management and more about energy management.
Dominick Domasky is a professional "YES" man turned "NO" strategist, author, and the founder of Motivation Champs. After years of navigating the highs and lows of the sales world, Dom has dedicated his career to sharing the stories of the "underdogs" and helping people turn their failures into fuel. Through his work with Dr. Benjamin Hardy's scaling principles, Dom focuses on "raising the floor" by helping entrepreneurs eliminate the low-level tasks that drain their income-generating potential.
As a publisher and media strategist, Dom helps authors and speakers get their message to the masses without the "fluff." He is the co-host of the Creative Entrepreneur Podcast and will be co-leading the charge at Cre8tive Con in Boston this July. Dom’s mission is simple: to help you stop lying to yourself about your progress and start executing like a champion.
One person who believes in you: Anne’s advice for anyone stuck
Reclaiming your story: final takeaways
“I’ve wasted 20 years of my life, but I’m not gonna waste 21.”
“When you’re punished for not doing it, you get really good at it.”
“If you can just find one person to support you, you can make it.”
“I jump into things and I just figure ’em out.”
“Trust your gut, which I did not do.”
Julie: “This story is yours. Nobody else around you owns this story.”
Anne Gollert Hill is an author, speaker, and Scientology survivor. She joined Scientology in 1988 and spent nearly 20 years inside, 14 of them in the Sea Org. She served in international communications and marketing at Scientology’s highest levels, including Gold Base, where she wrote official magazines and messaging. She walked out of the Flag Land Base in Clearwater, Florida, on August 3, 2007, with only the clothes on her back. Today she educates millions on TikTok about coercive control and cult recovery. She writes on Substack and is the author of the upcoming memoir Escape To Joy: Reclaiming Identity, Strength, and Self After Scientology’s Coercive Control.
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Who is Anne Gollert Hill?
Anne Gollert Hill is a former Scientologist who spent nearly 20 years in the organization, 14 of them in the Sea Org, before leaving in 2007. She is now an author, speaker, and TikTok creator who educates people about coercive control and cult recovery.
Was Anne Gollert Hill on The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show?
Yes. Anne appeared on The Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg Show in October 2026. Her appearance came just months after she started posting about Scientology on TikTok.
What is the Sea Org?
The Sea Org is Scientology’s most dedicated inner order. Members sign a symbolic billion-year contract and live and work together under the organization’s control.
What is Anne Gollert Hill’s book?
Her upcoming memoir is Escape To Joy: Reclaiming Identity, Strength, and Self After Scientology’s Coercive Control.
What are the relationship red flags discussed in this episode?
Love bombing, insults disguised as jokes, isolation from friends and family, constant gossip about others, and gaslighting.
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How political campaigns have always won at media intersections, from radio and TV to social media and algorithms
Why youth culture drives the next platform shift, and why you should ask your kids where they consume content
The AI backlash: why audiences are growing tired of AI-generated content, and how to use AI as a tool instead of a crutch
Why chasing trends means chasing your tail, and why the better move is to go where the eyes already are
The “Two Lanes” strategy: how Disney, and you, can run two platforms that feed each other
Why free isn’t a business model: start where you are, then invest when it’s time to go all in
How to find your own collision, the two things you do that nobody has ever combined
“Talent is the entry fee. The intersection is the jackpot.” — Julie Lokun
“If you’re chasing trends, you’ll be chasing your tail your whole life.” — Dominick Domasky
“There are no gatekeepers standing between you and your drive-through window.” — Julie Lokun
“Eventually you gotta push record. You can’t live in a world of paralysis by analysis.” — Dominick Domasky
“Own your ecosystem. Don’t rent your audience.” — Julie Lokun
Before you close this episode, write down two things you do that nobody has ever combined. Then share your collision in the comments or in our Facebook community. Julie and Dom want to see what you’re building.
If this episode sparked something, share it with one entrepreneur who is still waiting for permission.
This is exactly what we do at Cre8tive Con: podcasts, books, community, live events and AI all in one room, so you can find your intersection and own your ecosystem.
Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando, January 14, 2027. Join us during Podfest week for Monetize Your Message, a hands-on session for entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors and speakers who are ready to turn their voice into revenue. Seats are limited. Register at www.cre8tiveconotr.com
Madonna and the rise of MTV
Sting on the SmartLess podcast (on early music videos and on AI music)
MrBeast, Logan Paul, Jake Paul and Curry Barker
McDonald’s and the drive-through window
JFK vs. Nixon, FDR’s radio addresses, and Obama’s and Trump’s digital campaigns
The Gutenberg printing press, Henry Ford, I Love Lucy, and Oprah’s Book Club
Walt Disney, George Lucas and the Star Wars merchandising deal
Air Jordans and the meeting of sports and pop culture
John Lee, a British entrepreneur, on using AI to clone himself
BookTok, TikTok (formerly Musical.ly) and YouTube
This episode is for entrepreneurs, podcasters, authors, coaches, speakers and creators who are tired of chasing trends and want a lasting strategy for growth. It also suits anyone wondering how to use AI, YouTube or live events without losing their voice, and anyone ready to stop waiting for permission. If you’re coming to Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando, start here.
What is an “intersection” in business?
It’s the point where two forces collide, such as a new platform and a ready message, or a product and a cultural shift. It creates outsized growth that talent alone can’t.
Should entrepreneurs follow trends?
Julie and Dom say no. Chasing trends keeps you reactive. The better move is to know where your audience’s attention is and bring your passion there.
Is AI content hurting brands?
Audience fatigue with AI-generated content is growing. AI works best as a tool that supports real expertise, not as a replacement for it.
What is the “two lanes” strategy?
You run two platforms that feed each other, such as a podcast and a book, or YouTube and a Facebook community. Disney’s parks and TV channel are the classic example.
Julie Lokun, JD, is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist and brand consultant. She founded The Mediacasters and co-founded Cre8tive Con and Dragonfly Podcast Academy. She also co-hosts Get Obsessed and writes for Entrepreneur and MindValley.
Dominick Domasky is CEO of Media Champs Publishing and COO of Cre8tive Con. He is a storyteller, publisher and lifelong believer in turning the camera around.
Remember: keep building and keep creating.
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The four types of assets every creative owns: financial, social, human, and creative capital
How copyright, LLCs, corporations, and trusts protect your creative work and IP
The difference between estate planning and legacy planning, and why it matters for artists and entrepreneurs
Why creatives can run a business but often shouldn't, and how to delegate wisely
Why you should build your brand before your product
Why "personal branding" is a myth: brands are defined by their limits, and people thrive on their multitudes
The math behind 10,000 true fans: how $25 a year from loyal supporters beats 10 million casual followers
How to escape the financial hamster wheel and redefine success as "enough," not "more"
What punk rock economics means, and why changing the system from the inside out is the most effective rebellion
Memorable Quotes:
"People are not brands." – Dan Scott
"Nobody actually wants money. They want what they think money can provide." – Dan Scott
"Numbers don't matter, impact does." – Dan Scott
"If you don't know why the brand is, you probably don't know why you are." – Dan Scott
Who This Episode Is For:
Musicians, authors, podcasters, artists, coaches, speakers, and creative entrepreneurs. It's also for anyone who has a great idea but hasn't yet defined the why behind it.
Where Creatives Connect: Cre8tive Con
This conversation captures the spirit of Cre8tive Con, the Chicago-based entrepreneurship conference that helps founders, creatives, and thought leaders amplify their message and own their ecosystem instead of renting their audience. Catch us on the road at Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando on January 14th, and stay tuned for Cre8tive Con 2027 in Chicago.
Meet the Hosts:Julie Lokun, JD is a media entrepreneur, podcast strategist, founder of The Mediacasters, and co-founder of Cre8tive Con. Dominick Domasky is CEO of Media Champs Publishing and COO of Cre8tive Con.
FAQs
What does Dan Scott mean by "people are not brands"?
Brands win by being one clearly defined thing, while humans are complex and multifaceted. Rather than becoming a brand, Dan advises turning some aspect of your purpose into a brand that communicates through commerce.
How can creative entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property and legacy?
Dan recommends giving your work a legal structure the law recognizes, such as copyright, LLCs, corporations, and trusts. He also advises separating the control and administration of your assets from their economic benefit, so your vision outlives you.
What is punk rock economics?
It's Dan Scott's philosophy of treating money as a tool, not a goal. You learn the rules of the financial "game" so it doesn't defeat you, but you never adopt its values as your measure of success.
What is the difference between estate planning and legacy planning?
An estate is your property and financial assets. A legacy is the purpose your life served. Dan's work helps creatives live the legacy they want to leave.
Where can I meet the hosts of The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast in person?
Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky are hosting Cre8tive Con OTR in Orlando on January 14, 2027, during Podfest week. They also host the flagship Cre8tive Con conference in Chicago.
Love the show? Share, subscribe, and leave a review. Julie reads every one! Then come say hi in person at Cre8tive Con OTR Orlando.
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