EPISODE 26: Danny Owens

In this episode, we have a conversation with musician, photographer and entrepreneur, Dave Krysl. We talk about how to deal with criticism online, rejection, and we ask the question "when is it time to hang up the towel?". We also discuss whether or not we will continue making Beautiful Failures Podcast.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with Danny Owens, producer and co-founder of Toil, about running a business with a newborn, managing relationships with clients, and being laid off from stable jobs.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with photographer Ashtin Paige about the struggles of being a single parent while freelancing, setting boundaries in your professional life, and knowing who you are as a creative.

This week Andy and Stephen have a conversation with artist Daren Thomas Magee of Real Fun, Wow. They talk about the struggles of being an artist in the age of the social media algorithm, the spiritual connectedness of creating art, and the struggles of building a business when you are learning as you go.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with Terry Adams, an X-Games winning flatland BMX rider. They discuss the early days of his Red Bull sponsorship, the good and bad of an obsessive personality, and how becoming a parent changed the trajectory of his career.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a discussion with Joana Galvao, co-founder of award-winning design agency Gif Design Studios and business coach for ambitious creative. They discuss the early and exciting days of Gif, the rapid growth of the company, and the hard lessons learned along the way. You can find more information about Joana at theambitiouscreatives.com/beautifulfailures

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with Collin Simula, Beautiful Failures very own Creative Director. They discuss concerns about A.I. from the artists perspective.

In this episode of the Beautiful Failures podcast, Andy Reale and Stephen Keech sit down with photographer Robby Klein at Taylor House Studio in East Nashville. Robby shares his journey from being an art-obsessed kid with a camera to becoming a photographer who has worked with numerous celebrities including Aubrey Plaza, Anthony Hopkins, Donald Glover and many more. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including early inspirations and the realization that he could make a living from his passion. Robby also talks about the challenges and successes of building his own studio and how his optimistic approach has helped him navigate his career. This is an insightful conversation about creativity, resilience, and the unexpected paths that lead to success.

In this bonus episode, John Pope recalls being attacked in Ukraine while filming Almost Holy, a documentary about Gennadiy Mokhnenko.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with long time friend and DP, John Pope. They talk about some of the films that John has been a part of, Blood brother and Almost Holy, and joys and disappointments that followed.