Dialogue with Dylan

Alexandria Allen: Transforming a Life-Changing Injury Into a God-Given Purpose

Alexandria Allen is a model and content creator. Injured in a drunk driving accident at 17 years old, she now inspires people to think big and get over limiting beliefs despite being paralyzed. In our conversation, we talk about mindset, gratitude, purpose, faith, self awareness, and accessibility. Follow Alexandria: https://www.instagram.com/alexallenm/ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/ My Website: delaneyvideo.com Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – Context 02:51 – Pre‑Accident Modeling Dreams and Becoming an Adaptive Model 04:18 – Training, Modeling Camp, and Signing with Agencies as a Professional Model  05:19 – Overcoming Limiting Beliefs About Age & Timing 06:40 – Growth Mindset vs Talent: Hard Work Behind Modeling and Success 08:09 – Inspiring Others Online and Using Adversity as an Advantage 09:00 – Discipline Over Motivation, Faith, and Building “Kingdom Wealth” to Give 10:52 – Able‑Bodied Excuses, & the Power of Mindset Over Disability  13:19 – Gratitude, Renewing the Mind, and Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns 15:18 – Energy, Vibration, and Daily Gratitude Practices That Shift Your Brain 16:55 – Years of Practice: From Expecting the Worst to Choosing Hope 18:49 – Trauma, the Brain, and Choosing to Move Forward After Being Stuck 20:25 – Self‑Awareness, Negative Thoughts, and Questioning What Keeps People Stuck 20:46 – Manifestation, Reaping What You Sow, & Biblical View of “Above Average” Living 22:46 – How Hardship Tests Faith and Leads Back to God in Different Seasons of Life 26:45 – Daily Conversation with God, Prophetic Counsel, and Surrender in Busy Seasons 28:24 – Not Wanting to Live, Family Disability Role Models, and the Importance of Community 31:09 – Advocating for Accessibility  Recorded on 4/1/26 in Lancaster, PA

Cory Hunter: Choose Hard Things Even When You Don't Have To

Cory Hunter is a freelance brand designer based in Lancaster, PA. He shares how growing up as a missionary kid in Slovakia, pivoting from engineering to graphic design, and eventually leaping into freelance branding work have shaped his approach to creativity, family, and resilience. From church creative teams to Nashville music projects and community run clubs, Cory unpacks why relationships, curiosity, and choosing hard things matter more than chasing prestige. Hunter Creative Co: www.huntercreative.co Follow Cory: https://www.instagram.com/huntercreative.co/ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/ My Website: delaneyvideo.com 00:00:00 – Childhood as a missionary in Slovakia 00:03:00 – From engineering drawings to design  00:04:40 – Liberty graphic design, early jobs 00:06:00 – Growing up overseas, school shift 00:07:40 – Language, bilingual Slovak-English life 00:11:50 – Liberty experience, making school count 00:16:50 – Choosing college for character growth 00:18:25 – Church creative career and freelancing leap  00:22:55 – Relationships, faith, and taking the risk 00:28:00 – Finding a niche: branding, apparel, church  00:31:30 – Standing out through relationships, not skill  00:34:25 – Music work, Nashville agency, lyric video  00:36:20 – Dream clients two connections away 00:37:05 – Common Run Club, community connections 00:38:10 – Starting running, asthma, first marathon

Tim Medina: Have Steadfastness in Every Aspect of Your Life

Tim Medina is the founder of Stump & Root Co., a marketing agency that serves local businesses in Lancaster, PA. In this episode, we talk about his background, his journey from corporate to founding his company, the 3 pillars of his work (branding, video, and photo), content systems, niches, marketing yourself as a creative, his role as a husband and father, and faith. Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativetim/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timbmedina/ Stump & Root: https://www.stumpandroot.co/ https://www.instagram.com/stumpandroot.co/ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/ My Website: delaneyvideo.com 0:00 - Introduction 2:08 - Early creative background and family artistic influence 3:38 - Movie "Signs" inspiration and career awakening 4:35 - Discovering graphic design 6:52 - Corporate roles vs. founding Stump & Root Co. 7:53 - Importance of marketing education for creatives 22:52 - Working outside your niche and flexibility 24:49 - Pivoting niches and spec ad strategy 27:36 - Three pillars: video, photo, branding foundation 28:41 - Story/brand framework and holistic approach 38:25 - Personal branding and authenticity in work 40:33 - Family motivation and life priorities 46:44 - Collaborative mindset vs competition 47:14 - Abundance of local business opportunities 50:47 - Faith journey and background 52:00 - Trials, testing, and God's consistency 57:20 - Faith through difficult seasons and divine timing 1:01:31 - God's steadfast love and pursuit 1:06:19 - Website and LinkedIn for connecting Recorded on February 17th, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.

Joshua West: Documentary Films for Brands with Real Human Stakes

Joshua West is a documentary filmmaker based in Lancaster, PA. In our conversation, we talk about what storytelling actually means, his production process, niches, competition, marketing, AI, and how he runs his business along with his wife. Follow Josh: https://www.instagram.com/jbawproductions/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-west-0803a0181/ JBAW Productions: www.jbawproductions.com Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/ My Website: delaneyvideo.com 0:00 Introduction & Background 1:36 Growing Up in Texas & Moving to Pennsylvania 2:07 Meeting His Wife Through Music & COVID 5:50 Getting Started in Photography & Concert Work 6:32 Transition from Photography to Video Production 7:04 The Importance of Storytelling in Film 8:07 Defining Real Storytelling vs Marketing Buzzwords 9:25 Finding Conflict & Contrast in Corporate Films 12:03 Making Films That Create Emotional Impact 12:54 Pre-Production Process & Client Consultation 14:28 Being a Strategic Partner vs Button Presser 17:08 Maintaining Creative Control with Clients 19:44 Working with Legacy Brands & Real Human Stakes 21:09 Balancing Artistry with Business Needs 23:23 Self-Education & Learning Technical Skills 24:06 Trial and Error Approach to Skill Development 29:33 Marketing Strategies for Video Professionals 32:08 The Challenge of Marketing Yourself as a Video Creator 34:18 Generalist vs Specialist Debate 35:23 Niching Down to Documentary Approach 38:05 Opportunities in Smaller Markets 40:42 Benefits of Central PA Market 42:41 Adapting to AI & Industry Changes 45:14 Community Over Competition Mindset 47:22 Different Restaurants Analogy 48:43 Knowing When to Say No to Projects 50:55 Running a Business with His Wife 55:54 Where to Find & Hire Josh Recorded on February 10, 2026 in Lancaster, PA.

Tim Lebo: Get Comfortable Riding the Wave of Life

Tim Lebo is a creator at heart - a videographer, musician, songwriter, podcaster, and author. Follow Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timothylebofilms/ Tim's website: https://timothylebofilms.com/ Tim's book, Earth to Abram: https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Abram-Timothy-Lebo-ebook/dp/B00XT6KQJW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3H5GSHZ6MZEO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M1CVo8aRaAW3idClhCCJp3osEo25UPStnP6M_vFcES0D5SddX94Wiph8D06R2QyFetzwmYMIguQNAuDv13TBxqF6VdYU24fBvF6Id2vsisSUmmwYxZKd27zmLSWXP6hbAWISp0o09BEEqGShpIGDFw.9uhO54EEENGRaVUxAEzkWSSPEadsMvI66J-CPx2r5wY&dib_tag=se&keywords=earth+to+abrams+book&qid=1772601250&sprefix=earth+to+abram+book%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-2 Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/dylangdelaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-delaney-9b8889a5/ My Website: delaneyvideo.com 0:00 - Introduction & Creative Philosophy 0:17 - Tim's Multifaceted Creative Background 2:35 - Childhood Inspirations & Rejecting Traditional Education 7:38 - Overcoming Fear of Rejection & Taking Risks 9:23 - Preparation Meets Opportunity & Creative Standards 17:42 - Building Community Through Direct Outreach 18:37 - Helping Other Creatives & Sharing the Blueprint 20:27 - Writing Sci-Fi Novels & Finishing What You Start 25:40 - Freelance Career Sustainability & Real Estate Diversification 40:16 - Gratitude & Perspective in Creative Work 41:20 - Riding the Wave of Uncertainty 43:17 - Where to Find Tim's Work