

No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Growth Stories
Drew English
No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Stories is the must-listen podcast for anyone serious about turning creativity into a thriving career. Hosted by Drew English, a multi-faceted filmmaker, podcaster, and media entrepreneur who’s walked the walk, this show delivers mini-masterclasses with boundary-pushing creators and entrepreneurs who’ve forged their own way in film, audio, design, and beyond.
Tune in to hear candid conversations with award-winning indie directors, viral podcasters, visionary designers, and six-figure digital-product founders. Each episode unpacks key themes behind sustainable creative success. Expect actionable tactics on pricing your skills, building revenue streams, balancing mental health, and mastering storytelling tools, plus hard-won lessons that help you avoid the pitfalls of the creative journey.
Whether you’re freelancing on your first gig, scaling a studio, or pivoting from service work to assets, No Set Path hands you the strategies, inspiration, and real-talk motivation to carve out a career that’s profitable and meaningful.
Listen, Learn, and Create your own success with No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Stories.
Tune in to hear candid conversations with award-winning indie directors, viral podcasters, visionary designers, and six-figure digital-product founders. Each episode unpacks key themes behind sustainable creative success. Expect actionable tactics on pricing your skills, building revenue streams, balancing mental health, and mastering storytelling tools, plus hard-won lessons that help you avoid the pitfalls of the creative journey.
Whether you’re freelancing on your first gig, scaling a studio, or pivoting from service work to assets, No Set Path hands you the strategies, inspiration, and real-talk motivation to carve out a career that’s profitable and meaningful.
Listen, Learn, and Create your own success with No Set Path: Creative Entrepreneurship Stories.
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May 30, 2023 • 56min
EP13 - Take Your Audience on a Journey | with Eli Walker - Founder of Drunk Yoga®
Eli Walker curates interactive wellness and storytelling experiences that build community and help individuals and organizations who struggle with disconnection create belonging. As the founder/CEO of the internationally-acclaimed Drunk Yoga® equipped with a BFA in Theater from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Eli Walker is a community engagement expert with a knack for leveraging the power of "play" to make mindfulness practices fun.EPISODE LINKS: Eli’s Website: eliwalkerstories.com Eli’s Instagram: @eliwalkerstories Eli’s LinkedIn: in/eliwalkerDrunk Yoga: dodrunkyoga.com + @drunkyogaMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com
May 25, 2023 • 1h 2min
EP12 - Mult-Faceted & Multi-Fascinated w/ Julie Hotz | Artist
Julie "Jules" Hotz is an LA based Filmmaker, Photographer, Artist, and long distance hiker. Working in both the commercial and documentary worlds they specialize in outdoor, environmental, and human interest work, they have helped create work for REI, The North Face, Outdoor Research, Red Bull, Outdoor Magazine, Guayaki, etc., as a Photographer, Director of Photography, and/or Director. Julie is also in IATSE Local 600 as a Camera Operator and has operated on TV shows, commercials, feature films, and documentaries, for HBO, PBS, Fortune 500 companies, and indie productions.EPISODE LINKS:Julie's Website: www.juliehotz.comJulie's Instagram: @julieahotzUN/ROOTED PodcastMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH”:Podcast Website: nosetpath.comInstagram: @nosetpathpodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH:Drew's Website: drewenglish.comDrew's Instagram: @drewenglishhDrew’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglishDrew’s Twitter: @thedrewenglish
May 17, 2023 • 1h 14min
EP11 - Find Your Own Unique Voice w/ Atom Moore | Watch Photographer
Atom Moore is a New York City based photographer working in and around the watch industry locally and internationally. A love of watches brought this photographic veteran almost entirely into the sphere of watches. Creating unique art works from watches since 2015 he has had 3 critically acclaimed watch photography exhibitions. Atom works directly with top watch brands and industry publications. His recent clients include Grand Seiko, Vacheron Constantin, J.N. Shapiro Watches, Autodromo, and HODINKEE.In this episode we discuss…- Finding your tribe- The importance of mental health as a creative- Becoming an unintentional watch designer…And more!EPISODE LINKS:Atom's Website: atommoore.comAtom's Instagram: @atommooreMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH”:Podcast Website: nosetpath.comInstagram: @nosetpathpodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH:Drew's Website: drewenglish.comDrew's Instagram: @drewenglishhDrew’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglishDrew’s Twitter: @thedrewenglish
May 10, 2023 • 1h 3min
EP10 - Keep The Work Fun w/ Zach Kuperstein | Cinematographer
Zach Kuperstein, a New York-based cinematographer listed among Variety’s Artisan Elites, has a passion for visual storytelling. He burst onto the field with the southern gothic film, “The Eyes of My Mother,” premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016. His work earned him nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards and the Camerimage International Film Festival. His most recent release, “Barbarian,” topped the American box office on its opening weekend and left an indelible mark on the horror genre.EPISODE LINKS: Zach’s Website: zachkuperstein.com Zach’s Instagram: @zachkupersteinMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com
May 3, 2023 • 59min
EP09 - Filmmaking Abroad & Connecting w/ Josh Herum | Cinematographer
Josh is a St. Louis, Missouri-based Cinematographer who has shot two feature films in Nepal. He has also directed numerous music videos, narrative and documentary short films, branded content, and has been the cinematographer on projects with companies; Netflix, BBC, Meta, Sony Music, Wall Street Journal, Procter & Gamble, JAMF, Metabolic Meals, 4-H, Mission Taco Joint, Elanco, Missouri Botanical Gardens, and Barnes Jewish Hospital working with a variety of production companies and agencies.In this episode Drew & Josh talk about…- Living abroad and the influence of other cultures- Feature filmmaking in Nepal-How old connections can come back around….and much more!EPISODE LINKS: Josh’s Website: joshherum.workJosh’s Instagram: @joshherumdpMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com
Apr 25, 2023 • 52min
EP08 - Unexpected Stories & Community w/ Anna Andersen | Director
Anna is an award-winning documentary and commercial filmmaker, whose work focuses on the dynamism of the female identity and worlds unknown. Using documentary-style storytelling techniques, Anna’s unique approach bridges the gap between commercial and intimate storytelling. Her documentary work has been screened at DOC NYC, Florida Film Festival, and Sidewalk Film Festival and has been awarded multiple Grand Jury and Audience Awards. She has worked dozens of brands and streaming platforms and you can see her work in Global Citizen, NowThis, COMPLEX, Vox Media, New Lab, Amogy, Modern Meadow, and most recently, Fujifilm.Topics discussed in this episode:- Finding unexpected stories- Partnering with Fujifilm- Creating personal work- Placing value on experience- Learning empathy through personal experience ...and much moreEPISODE LINKS:Anna's Website: annalouiseimagery.comAnna's Instagram: @annalouiseimageryNina Films: ninafilms.comNina Films Instagram: @heyninafilmsMORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com
Apr 18, 2023 • 0sec
EP07 - The Power of Asking a Question w/ David Goldman | Portrait & Documentary Photographer
David Goldman is an award winning documentary and portrait photographer/filmmaker. Originally from Toronto he has lived in both Los Angeles and New York. His documentary work has taken him to India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ethiopia and the Northern Territory of Australia working on projects about human trafficking, maternal health and marginalized people. David is also known for the album packaging artwork for Blink 182’s Enema Of The State that has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide.His current project, The Motorcycle Portraits series, began after considering how ubiquitous motorcycles are in developing countries yet a luxury item in more developed countries. Focusing on the people that ride and how the shared use of this machine connects individuals no matter where in the world they live.In this episode, David and Drew discuss:- His journey from photo assistant to photographic one of the largest albums of the 90’s- The pivot into documentary work- The power in simply asking a question- His current project, The Motorcycle Projects…and moreDavid’s Website: https://davidgoldmanphoto.com/David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidgoldmanphoto/The Motorcycle Portraits: https://themotorcyleportraits.com/David’s Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thedavidgoldmanphoto?r=3av49&utm_medium=iosMore about No Set PathWebsite: nosetpath.comInstagram: instagram.com/nosetpathYouTube: youtube.com/@nosetpathFollow Drew EnglishInstagram: instagram.com/drewenglishhLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglishTwitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglishWebsite: drewenglish.com
Apr 11, 2023 • 60sec
EP06 - Mentorship & Thinking Outside The Box w/ Peter Szabo | Head of Commercial Partnerships at Spotify
Always at the intersection of technology, Music & Brands, Peter is Head of Commercial Partnerships at Spotify. Previously, he was SVP, Head of Global Music & US Ad Sales at Shazam. And before that, he held various roles at Pandora, iHeartRadio & Entercom. Originally from Boston, he graduated from Syracuse University and recently relocated with his wife & 2 boys from Santa Monica to Lake Oconee, GA.In this episode we discuss Peter’s beginnings in Radio and the importance of mentorship and thinking outside the box. We also turn the tables slightly on our host, Drew, where he gives more insight to his backstory and the importance of personal maturity.Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pszabo/SHOW LINKSnosetpath.com@nosetpathpodcastHOST LINKSdrewenglish.com@drewenglishh
Apr 4, 2023 • 53min
EP05 - Vulnerability & The Business of Art w/ Michael Sargeant | Creative Producer - Magnum Photos
Since 2018, Michael Sargeant has spearheaded Magnum Photos’ video-on-demand education program, Magnum Learn, and works to produce a variety of video content for the agency. Projects include courses led by Alec Soth, Gregory Halpern, Bieke Depoorter, Matt Black and Jonas Bendiksen, as well as a group course focused on street photography with contributions from Martin Parr, Bruce Gilden, Susan Meiselas, Mark Power, amongst others. In this episode, we discuss his near-foray into life in the military, vulnerability, artistic value and navigating the business side of the art and photography world. EPISODE LINKSInstagram: @michael__sargeantWebsite: magnumphotos.com/learnSHOW LINKSnosetpath.com@nosetpathpodcast
Mar 28, 2023 • 47min
EP04 - Emotional Awareness & Following Your Heart w/ Jon Bregel | Founder of Variable
In 2011, Variable launched as a commercial production company and creative collective. Variable produced dozens of award-winning campaigns for global brands while playing a pivotal role in the careers of many of today's most influential filmmakers.While the journey to creating a recognized filmmaking brand was rewarding in many ways, Variable co-founder, Jon Bregel, felt deeply disconnected from his own wellness and personal life, ultimately making the decision to leave the company in 2019. Relaunched by Bregel in 2022, Variable has transitioned its focus from producing content, to encouraging filmmakers who are eager to live well while pursuing career goals. In this episode, we dig into the importance of emotional awareness, being an artist and following your heart even when everyone else might think you're crazy. EPISODE LINKS:Variable WebsiteVariable InstagramPODCAST INFO:No Set Path WebsiteNo Set Path InstagramHOST INFO:Drew's WebsiteDrew's Instagram


