Producer to Producer

“Cult life helped shape my drive” - Greg Ruffin

On this episode of Producer to Producer, host Ressie G. sits down with Greg Ruffin, CEO of Real Life Reality, for a deeply personal and revealing conversation about identity, resilience, and forging your own path. Greg opens up about feeling unwelcome in parts of the web reality space and how that experience pushed him to build something on his own terms—creating opportunities where doors once felt closed. The conversation also explores Greg’s cult upbringing and how it shaped his worldview, leadership style, and creative voice, along with the journey of launching his own festival and learning the importance of work-life balance. Honest, reflective, and empowering, this episode highlights what it means to reclaim your story, build your own table, and create a life and career that aligns with your truth.

“The advice T.I. the rapper gave me was on time” - Brandon Victrum

On this episode of Producer to Producer, host Ressie G. sits down with Brandon Victim, CEO of Pop Up Productions, for a powerful conversation about choosing yourself, protecting your mental health, and leading with intention in the creative industry. Brandon opens up about stepping back to realign personally and professionally, and how that decision reshaped his vision as a producer and entrepreneur. The conversation also dives into the importance of collaboration over competition, and how working together across production companies can strengthen unity, elevate storytelling, and push the web reality space forward. If you’re a creator, producer, or entrepreneur navigating growth, balance, and purpose, this episode delivers real insight and inspiration.

“I am innovative, they are not” - Roderick Rayson

In this episode of Producer to Producer, host Ressie G. sits down with award-winning producer, photographer, and director Roderick Rayson for an inspiring conversation about evolution, innovation, and fearless creativity. From building across multiple brands to redefining his voice as a visual storyteller, Roderick shares how taking strategic risks and embracing change have shaped his path in the web reality space. Together, they explore what it means to stay ahead of trends, push creative boundaries, and bet on your vision even when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. This episode highlights the power of reinvention, the value of originality, and the courage it takes to create something truly impactful in a constantly evolving digital landscape.

“I had to lose some people to grow personally” - Juan "Kyng" Rivera

In this episode of Producer to Producer, host Ressie G. sits down with Juan “King” Rivera for one of the most raw and revealing conversations of the season. From the emotional split with his best friend and longtime co-host to the end of a personal relationship, Juan opens up about the growing pains that reshaped both his career and his life. The conversation also dives into Juan’s bold decision to run for political office, unpacking what the experience taught him about leadership, visibility, and standing firm in his values. Honest, reflective, and unfiltered, this episode captures a producer in transition—learning, evolving, and redefining what power, partnership, and purpose truly mean.

“My family supports me when the public doesn’t” - Lester Matthews

In this episode of Producer to Producer, host Ressie G. sits down with producer Lester Matthews for a heartfelt conversation centered on storytelling, purpose, and community. Known for creating content rooted in family and connection, Lester shares his journey across scripted projects, independent films, and reality web series, and how each medium has shaped his voice as a producer. Together, they discuss building stories that matter, staying grounded in values, and using production as a tool to uplift culture and community. This episode is a thoughtful exchange between two producers on legacy, intention, and creating work that lasts beyond the screen.