Drew English

Director of photography, creative entrepreneur and host of the No Set Path podcast and newsletter; founder of Lights and Years and owner of Upstate Podcast Studio, focused on storytelling, sustainable creative careers, and community building.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 57min

Ditching the Playbook and Building a Sustainable Creative Career

Drew English, a multidisciplinary creative and director of photography, shares his journey from music production to podcasting and filmmaking. He discusses the evolution of Upstate Podcast Studio from a basement setup to a professional space and the challenge of balancing various creative ventures. Drew emphasizes the importance of storytelling over technology, his efforts to connect the Hudson Valley creative community, and the meaningful conversations sparked by his podcast during COVID. His unique interview style focuses on personal journeys rather than technicalities.

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