Become Excellent at Life, One Hobby At a Time with Ari Gato

Become Excellent at Life, One Hobby At a Time with Ari Gato

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by Chicago-based drag queen, cabaret performer, and all-around force of nature Ari Gato. What starts as a conversation about drag quickly turns into something much deeper: identity, resilience, performance, and the complicated process of becoming yourself in public. We talk about: * discovering drag later in life * building confidence through performance * queer visibility and self-expression * navigating rejection, criticism, and reinvention * and why sometimes the version of yourself you create on stage helps you better understand the person behind it It’s funny, chaotic, thoughtful, and very gay — but underneath all of that is a really honest conversation about creativity, survival, and learning how to take up space unapologetically. And yes… we talk about the emotional damage of performing in bad lighting. 🔗 Connect with Ari Gato ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_ari_gato/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔹 ⁠⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_ari_gato] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

I Don’t Have to Be The Candle Making Queen with Angela Deeds

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by Angela Deeds, founder of South of Somewhere Designs — a candle brand built on creativity, intention, and the idea that the smallest details can completely change how a space feels.What starts as a conversation about candle-making turns into something much deeper: building something from scratch, trusting your creative instincts, and figuring out how to turn an idea into something real.We talk about:— starting a product-based business from the ground up— the role of creativity in everyday life— building a brand that actually reflects you— and why sometimes the simplest ideas end up being the most meaningfulIt’s thoughtful, grounded, and a reminder that creativity doesn’t always have to be loud — sometimes it shows up in the quiet things we create for ourselves and others. 🔗 Connect with Angela Deeds ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/south_of_somewhere_designs/] 🔹 ⁠Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/southofsomewhere] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

It Takes Ten Years to Blow Up Overnight with Jamie Unknown

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I sit down with UK-based DJ and producer Jamie Unknown — an artist who’s quickly rising through the electronic music scene while staying grounded in something a lot of people lose along the way: authenticity. From training to be a primary school teacher to playing festivals like Creamfields and Glastonbury, Jamie’s journey is anything but linear. We talk about what it means to build a creative career without forcing yourself into a box — embracing different sounds, evolving your identity, and trusting your instincts even when you don’t have it all figured out. We get into: — why not having a defined “sound” can actually be a strength — staying authentic in an industry that often rewards packaging — trusting your gut over outside opinions — and why creative paths are rarely ever linear It’s honest, funny, and a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do as an artist… is just be yourself and figure it out as you go. 🔗 Connect with Jamie Unknown ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jamieunknown_/] 🔹 SoundCloud [https://soundcloud.com/jamieunknown] ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/jamieunknown] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

How to Be Promiscuous With Your Interests with Jason Ooi (McSpiky)

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by illustrator and creative mind Jason Ooi, also known as McSpiky [https://www.instagram.com/mcspiky/]. What starts as a conversation about illustration quickly turns into something much bigger: curiosity, creativity, and what it means to not put yourself in a box. We talk about being “promiscuous” with your interests — exploring different skills, following what excites you, and giving yourself permission to try things without needing them to turn into something productive. In a world that constantly asks you to specialize, Jason makes a strong case for doing the opposite. We get into: — learning new skills as an adult — following curiosity instead of pressure — balancing creative interests with real life — and why not everything you do needs to become your identity It’s thoughtful, funny, and a reminder that you’re allowed to evolve — as many times as you want. 🔗 Connect with Jason Ooi ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mcspiky/]⁠ ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ [https://www.mcspiky.com/] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

Re-Release · Understanding the Assignment with Lorena Petrucci

To celebrate one year of the pod, let's go back to the beginning! For the very first episode of GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m sitting down with none other than my sister from the same mister, Lorena Petrucci—osteopathic manual practitioner and the founder of Osteolistica. We dive into what’s in a brand name, growing up in the same household, grounding methods, and, of course, talk about osteopathy—what it is, who it helps (spoiler: everyone), and why Lorena is so passionate about it. If you love sibling banter, insightful wellness tips, and a good laugh, you’re in the right place. 🎧 Tune in for: ✔️ What osteopathy actually is and how it can benefit you ✔️ Lorena’s gig moonlighting as a paramedic (just ask Gio) ✔️ Where the name Osteolistica came from ✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at launching a wellness brand Listen now and let us know—have you ever tried osteopathy? 🔗 Connect with Lorena: 🔹 ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.osteolistica.com/] 🔹 ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/osteolistica] 🎧 Connect with GRAFIK CONTENT: 🔸 ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠Bluesky⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/giografik.bsky.social] 🎧 Connect with Gio/GIOGRAFIK: 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giografik/] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/newsletter] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠All Links⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bio.site/giografik] Enjoyed the episode? 👍 Like this video & subscribe for more! 💬 Drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions! 🎵 Music:  ⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]