Why Most Talented Artists Never Make Money (And How To Fix It) | Tommy Lincoln | Stay Fresh Desigh

The Greatest NHL Journey You've Never Heard | Daniel Walcott

Stanley Cup Champion Daniel Walcott joins Someday Soon to tell one of the most unique stories in hockey. After nearly giving up on his NHL dream, Daniel found an unconventional path from club hockey to the Tampa Bay Lightning, eventually winning the Stanley Cup while building a reputation as one of the most respected teammates in professional hockey. We talk about leadership, perseverance, adapting under pressure, community impact, and why success often comes from being ready long before opportunity arrives.

Every Guest Answered One Question... This Is What They Said.

At the end of every Someday Soon episode, I ask my guests one final question: "What's your someday soon?" This special compilation brings together every answer from the show's initial run. From entrepreneurs and filmmakers to musicians and business owners, each guest shares what they're working toward, what success means to them, and the dream they're still chasing. It's a simple question—but the answers reveal what really drives people. If this episode leaves you thinking, I'd love to hear your answer: What's your someday soon?

The TRUTH About Building a Film Career in Los Angeles | Sam DelFavero | Vision Kid Films

Hollywood success is rarely glamorous. Writer and director Sam DelFavero shares the reality of moving to Los Angeles with almost no money, working survival jobs, directing music videos, building Vision Kid Films, and learning how to survive one of the most competitive creative industries in the world. We discuss film school, networking, music videos, commercial directing, creative burnout, business, Hollywood unions, and how a low-budget music video unexpectedly exploded into one of the biggest songs of the year. If you're building a creative career, this episode is full of practical advice and honest stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Why Most Talented Artists Never Make Money (And How To Fix It) | Tommy Lincoln | Stay Fresh Desigh

Tommy Lincoln is the founder and creative director of Stay Fresh, a branding and design agency that has helped shape some of Central New York's most recognizable brands. We discuss what it really takes to build a career as an artist, why so many talented creatives struggle financially, the importance of contracts and business skills, the future of AI in creative work, branding, entrepreneurship and how Tommy has built a successful creative company without leaving Syracuse. This episode is for anyone trying to turn creativity into a sustainable career.

Cinematographer Behind Trump's Most Viral Interview on Building a Documentary Career | Kyle Kelley

Documentary cinematographer Kyle Kelley joins Someday Soon to discuss his career filming Emmy-winning documentaries, shooting the viral HBO Axios interview with President Donald Trump, working with documentary legends, freelancing in the film industry, and his upcoming role at The New York Times. Kyle shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming inside the White House, working on impactful documentaries like Can't Look Away, navigating the realities of film school, building a career through relationships, and balancing filmmaking with family life. Whether you're a filmmaker, cinematographer, documentary fan, film student, or creative entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with insights on storytelling, cinematography, networking, freelancing, and building a meaningful creative career. Topics Covered: * Filming President Donald Trump for HBO's Axios * Documentary cinematography techniques * Working on Emmy-winning documentaries * Film school vs real-world experience * Freelance filmmaking and career growth * Networking in the film industry * The future of filmmaking and AI * HBO documentary production * Building a sustainable creative career * Joining The New York Times as a cinematographer