What is the Clubhouse App?

Taylor "BT" Urruela - Part 2 - US Army Combat Wounded Amputee, Best Selling Author & VETSports Charity Co-Founder

In the second part of our interview with BT Urruela, we talk about Taylor's rehab after returning to the US from Iraq, going to university in West Virginia and the University of Tampa where he co-founded the charity, VETSports. We learn about his unexpected path into the romance novel cover model business and then to writing romance novels himself, which ultimitely led him to meet his fiance, Anne. Finally, Taylor opens up about his battle with PTSD and advice for others going through it and Taylor's plans for the future.

Taylor "BT" Urruela - Part 1 - US Army Combat Wounded Amputee, Best Selling Author & VETSports Charity Co-Founder

Kicking off Season 2, Alex has Taylor "BT" Urrela joining him to talk about growing up just outside of St. Louis, Missouri, his experience in the US Army and being deployed overseas to fight in the war in Iraq. Taylor goes into the injuries that would ultimately take his lower leg in the first episode of a two-part series. This is one you don't want to miss!

Lauren B - Artist and Maker

In this episode we talk to Lauren B. from Made By Lauren B. Lauren is an artist, former tattooist and maker originally from the St. Louis, Missouri area who’s now residing in Chicago, IL. We dive into what it was like for Lauren being a female tattoo artist in the male-dominated industry and why she left the business, her interest in spreading the word on the environmentally damaging fast fashion industry, her love of art, and why she got into making her 100% handmade, custom, artistic masks during the pandemic. Check Lauren out on Instagram and follow the link to her website - @made.by.lauren.b Be sure to share and subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes. Enjoyed the episode? Please leave us a review and rating! Get in touch with us via our Instagram: @creatives.unite

Mike Pennekamp - Artist and Printmaker

In Episode 9, we talk to artist and printmaker, Mike Pennekamp from Metaluna Press. Mike grew up in the steel town of Granite City, Illinois with a passion for art and creativity. Mike obtained his degree from Southern Illinois University and later a Master's Degree in Fine Arts. We discuss the frugality of being a student without loans, the education system, life as an artist, and the demystification of art.  Mike has been working in the printmaking industry for the last 10-12 years and sells his work under the brand, Metaluna Press. He is also demo artist and brand ambassador for the art and printmaking brand, Speedball. Mike currently resides in Chicago.  You can find Mike's work at: www.mikepennekamp.com Mike's Sales Site:  https://metalunapress.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: @mikefacekillah

What is the Clubhouse App?

In this episode, Alex and Wayne discuss the newest social media app that has been rapidly gaining popularity, called Clubhouse. We discuss that this invite-only app is, what it's used for and how Clubhouse has already benefited their side hustles and podcast in a fairly short amount of time.