Creative Entrepreneur: A Podcast For Business Growth and Trending News
Hosted by Dominick Domasky & Julie Lokun · 15 decoded episodes · newest Oct 5, 2026
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. About the hosts: 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. Join a live event: www.cre8tivecon.com Podcast home: www.cre8tiveconpod.com Inquiries: julie@cre8tivecon.com | dom@cre8tivecon.com
Episodes 15
- Oct 5, 2026 · 33 minCreatives can build purpose without becoming the productThe conversation examines how creative entrepreneurs can protect their work, build financial freedom, and define success beyond visibility metrics.
- Sep 28, 2026 · 38 minMichael Ashabraner turns networking into a practice of belongingThe episode argues that durable business growth comes from building trust and communities around genuine identity rather than chasing immediate leads.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 45 minNick Pavlidis makes podcasting a deliberate business assetAs podcast audiences and advertising grow while new show launches decline, the episode examines how creators can build intentional, commercially useful media.
- Sep 16, 2026 · 43 minFounders who plan their exit build freer, more valuable companiesThe episode argues that treating an exit as a day-one design constraint can protect a founder’s time, family life, and company value.
- Sep 14, 2026 · 32 minAleric Heck turns YouTube attention into business equityThe episode argues that YouTube works best for businesses when content, search intent, and conversion paths serve a defined client-acquisition goal.
- Sep 11, 2026 · 9 minA podcast turns listener reviews into an entrepreneurship communityThe episode argues that public recognition and shared encouragement can help counter the isolation built into entrepreneurship.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 35 minAuthentic storytelling challenges AI’s promise to replace writersAs investment and infrastructure build around AI, the episode asks what technology can assist with—and what only lived experience can provide.
- Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 6mPatriotism means loving America without excusing itThe conversation frames patriotism as an inclusive commitment to freedom, opportunity, and accountability rather than blind allegiance.
- Aug 31, 2026 · 31 minCreators build entertainment empires without Hollywood’s permissionThe episode examines how independent creators turn audience trust, platform discovery, and strategic content into businesses with leverage beyond traditional media.
- Aug 27, 2026 · 38 minEveryday choices reveal leadership before titles doThe conversation examines how people-pleasing, emotional processing, betrayal, boundaries, and decisive action shape leadership and business growth.
- Aug 24, 2026 · 43 minKwame Christian turns people-pleasing into negotiation powerThe episode reframes difficult conversations as an everyday skill, showing how curiosity, boundaries, and emotional validation can replace avoidance without sacrificing other people’s interests.
- Aug 17, 2026 · 20 minEntrepreneurs build owned ecosystems beyond social platformsThe episode argues that durable creative businesses depend on assets and relationships entrepreneurs control, not rented reach on social media.