Ourselves Podcast
Ourselves Podcast
Podcast Description
OURSELVES is the world’s first open-source podcast that dives deep into the worlds of creativity, culture, & personal growth. Hosted by film & music video director Arrad, each episode brings you unfiltered conversations with visionary artists, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future. From behind-the-scenes stories of groundbreaking projects to candid discussions about mental health, reinvention, and navigating the creative industry, OURSELVES is your space to feel inspired, challenged, and connected.
Made by ourselves, for ourselves.
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The podcast covers a diverse range of topics such as creativity, culture, personal growth, and mental health. Specific episodes delve into themes like navigating fame in the music industry with artists like RealestK, tackling anxiety within the creative community, and resilience stories featuring actors like Daniel Moncada. Focus areas include personal challenges faced by creatives, behind-the-scenes industry insights, and strategies for maintaining mental well-being.
OURSELVES is the world’s first open-source podcast that dives deep into the worlds of creativity, culture, & personal growth. Hosted by film & music video director Arrad, each episode brings you unfiltered conversations with visionary artists, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future. From behind-the-scenes stories of groundbreaking projects to candid discussions about mental health, reinvention, and navigating the creative industry, OURSELVES is your space to feel inspired, challenged, and connected.
Made by ourselves, for ourselves.
From producing and marketing for some of today’s biggest artists to making major moves as a crypto investor, Seeno Shahrooz has quietly built an empire behind the scenes. In this episode, we dive deep into Seeno’s origin story, from Persian radio stations in New York to running his own recording studio in Los Angeles. He opens up about navigating hustle culture, pivoting from production to artist management, building a six-figure studio from scratch, and finding peace in a chaotic industry. This one’s full of wisdom for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing something bigger.
00:00 Intro
01:45 Reflecting on Brotherhood and Collaboration
03:17 Early Encounters and Industry Connections
07:27 Navigating the Music Industry as an Iranian
11:42 From Engineering to Production
13:43 Building his studio Ohm House
16:37 The Importance of Work-Life Balance
33:45 Advice for Aspiring Creatives
41:25 The Survival of the Fittest in Creative Careers
42:37 Director X and the Legacy of Quality Work
43:58 Christopher Nolan: A Case Study in Passionate Filmmaking
46:15 The Struggles and Rewards of Artistic Creation
47:36 The Role of Management in the Music Industry
50:59 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies
55:45 Leading with Compassion in Creative Fields
01:01:21 Creating Art for Yourself
01:12:00 The Evolution of Music Promotion
01:20:03 Advice for New Artists with Limited Resources
01:22:03 Building an Audience
01:22:42 Curating a Catalog
01:23:49 The Importance of Persistence
01:24:48 Financial Realities in Creative Industries
01:25:52 Attaching to an Artist
01:27:38 Starting Out as a Mixer
01:28:23 Management and Networking
01:29:55 Entrepreneurial Spirit
01:35:13 Getting Rich from Cryptocurrency
01:36:00 Understanding Blockchain and NFTs
01:57:57 Final Thoughts
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