We interview creators from all over the world, everything behind their creative process & biggest failure. Our mission? Help creators avoid mistakes & grow faster
Trine-Lise Henriksen is an Official Nikon Creator, award-winning photographer, educator and newborn specialist.
We talk about maternity and newborn photography, teaching workshops across the USA, Dubai and Africa, and how sharing more of herself and her work helped grow her business. Trine-Lise shares lessons on education, investing in yourself, building relationships and why learning never stops.
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17 Jun 2026
#15 Marius Solberg: Content, Collaboration & Staying Relevant
Marius Solberg is the founder of YLTV, Scandinavia's leading YouTube platform for urban music from Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
We talk about staying relevant in a fast-moving industry, understanding audiences, and the difference between short-form and long-form content. Marius shares why creators should understand both photo and video, why every platform requires a different approach, and the importance of finding people who complement your strengths and weaknesses.
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Tonje Lien Wold is a sports photographer working within running, CrossFit and fitness, capturing athletes at events like Diamond League and international championships.
She shares how trusting her intuition shapes the way she shoots, often taking risks to get the shot she sees in her head. We talk about building trust with athletes, creating a safe space in front of the camera, and the mindset behind capturing powerful moments.
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18 May 2026
#13 Karoline Olsen: Athlete Branding, Visibility & Life After Sports
Karoline Olsen works with athlete branding and social media through Playbook, helping athletes build visibility and opportunities beyond sports. After creating content with Norway’s men’s national handball team through Norsk Tipping, she became passionate about helping athletes feel more comfortable sharing themselves online.
We talk about visibility in modern sports, why athletes need personal brands today, and how content can grow both the athlete and the sport itself.
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11 May 2026
#12 Petter Ulsletten: Trust, Follow-Cam & Filming the Moment
Petter Ulsletten competed in World Cups and X Games as a skier before finding himself behind the camera instead. Today he works closely with Marcus Kleveland, filming follow-cam on skis and documenting winter sports around the world. We talk about trust, understanding people, and why filming is often more about being human than having the best gear.
From teaching himself through YouTube to creating a Red Bull documentary around Marcus, Petter shares how documenting real journeys changed his life.
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4 May 2026
#11 Anders Engebretsen: Wildlife, Patience & Nature Photography
Anders Engebretsen photographs wildlife, birds and landscapes, capturing moments that require patience and precision.
With a full-time job and photography as a passion, he shares the balance between family life and creative work, and why turning it into a career comes with risk. We talk about approaching animals, camera settings for still subjects, and finding locations without overcrowding them.
He also documents the lifestyle on YouTube, testing gear and showing what it takes behind the scenes, and reflects on being nominated for the Sony World Photography Awards.
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27 Apr 2026
#10 Sebastian Jacobsen: The Law of Jante, Chile & A Different Mindset
Sebastian Jacobsen shares how living in Chile for six months changed his perspective on work, ambition and opportunity.
Working with artists, models and musicians in Santiago, he built his network by reaching out and doing free work, focusing on growth over payment. We talk about Janteloven, the difference between Norway and abroad, and how a simple DM led to his work being published in the international fashion and culture magazine Kaltblut.
He also reflects on how travelling outside Norway gave him a new perspective on the culture back home, and why creatives need to collaborate more and be better at backing themselves.
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20 Apr 2026
#9 Anders Mol: Being the Best, Content Creation & The Modern Athlete
Anders Mol is one of the best beach volleyball players in the world and part of a new generation of athletes building their own platform through content.
He shares how stepping in front of the camera went from uncomfortable to becoming a tool that boosted both his confidence and career. We talk about going viral, letting go of perfection, and why showing personality matters just as much as performance today.
In a world where athletes compete for attention as much as results, this conversation explores what it really takes to stay relevant and why documenting your journey is part of the game.
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13 Apr 2026
#8 Thomas Brun: Starting Out, Podcasting & Doing the Work
Thomas Brun went from film school to being thrown into a podcast studio — suddenly interviewing legendary photographer Greg Gorman.
He shares how that moment changed everything, and why understanding people matters more than knowing gear. We talk about making yourself valuable, learning skills like After Effects, and going through the phase where you try everything just to find your lane.
From building a podcast to putting your work out consistently, this conversation is about doing the work, figuring things out as you go, and creating your own opportunities.
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6 Apr 2026
#7 Fredrik Bjørnevik Aas:: National Team Gymnastics, Social Media & Building an Audience
National team gymnast Fredrik has spent over a decade competing at the highest level, including European and Northern European Championships.
Alongside elite sport, he runs his own podcast and YouTube channel while studying, using social media to bring more attention to gymnastics. We talk about building an audience, repeating what works, and why showing personality beyond the sport matters.
Fredrik also opens up about the reality of being a gymnast — from the challenge of getting sponsorships to using content as a way to create opportunities.
This conversation explores how athletes can take control of their own platform and build something beyond competition.
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31 Mar 2026
#6 Håvard Kilvær: The Cost of Saying Yes, Burnout & Balance
Content creator Håvard Kilvær combines working in a kindergarten with producing content for clients like Red Bull and documenting athletes such as Karsten Warholm.
He shares why he chooses stability over going all-in, and how boundaries, family life and long-term thinking shape the way he works. We talk about the real cost of always saying yes — especially when work starts taking over the time that matters most.
Håvard also opens up about hitting a wall after pushing too hard, leading to panic attacks and the decision to seek help. He reflects on mental health, slowing down, and the importance of supporting others in a competitive industry.
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23 Mar 2026
#5 Marius Hansen: Business mindset & creative work
Filmmaker Marius Hansen works with clients around the world including Red Bull Norway and JCP.
Using a simple setup like a Sony A7S III and a 24–70 lens, he developed a style that stands out without relying on a lot of gear. We talk about building trust with clients, why networking takes time, and why being a good person to work with matters just as much as creative skill.
Marius also shares his mindset of treating creative work like a video game — where every project becomes a mission and every payment is experience points toward the next level.
We also dive into one of his early breakthroughs: creating the documentary series “Døds or Die”. Marius wrote the script, developed the characters, filmed and edited the entire series himself before it aired on TV2 through a media agreement with the Døds Diving Federation.
From convincing a ski club to pay him 2000 kroner for his first video at 17, to building a career working with international clients, this conversation explores what it really takes to turn creativity into a long-term profession.
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16 Mar 2026
#4 Tim Werner: Risk, Freelancing & Building a Creative Career
In this episode of Amigos Pod we sit down with filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Tim Werner.
Tim started content creation at a later stage than most, but quickly turned it into his full-time career. We talk about the reality of building a creative life from scratch — risking your savings, navigating the loneliness of freelancing, and learning how to trust others with your clients without compromising quality.
Tim shares the lessons he learned from working several 9–5 jobs, struggling with self-esteem after a difficult military experience, and eventually deciding to bet on himself and pursue freelancing full time. We also dive into the importance of building a network, knowing your value, and why connecting with other creatives earlier could change everything.
If you’re trying to build a creative career or thinking about leaving the 9–5 life, this episode offers an honest look at what it really takes.
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9 Mar 2026
#3 Emma Haugen: A Female Photographer in a Male-Dominated Industry
In Episode 3, photographer Emma Haugen joins us to talk about building a career in sports, fitness, and music photography. She has worked with major clients like SATS, artists, and photographed the first Norwegian female DJ at Tomorrowland.
We discuss what it’s like working as a woman in a predominantly male industry, how she connects with clients to capture real emotions, and the intense reality of shooting weddings during Norway’s high season.
Emma also shares insights on building long-term client relationships, creating community through social media, and collaborating with Sony Nordic to test new gear.
This episode is about confidence, curiosity, and learning every part of the craft — from pressing the shutter to running the business.
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2 Mar 2026
#2 Åsmund Groven: From Cyber Tech to Cinematic Freedom
In Episode 2, Åsmund Groven shares how he went from earning a bachelor in Cyber Technology to chasing cinematic filmmaking full-time.
While studying, he already had paying clients — but didn’t know how to make it sustainable. After realizing cyber security wasn’t for him, he traveled solo through Vietnam and Bali before spending half a year on exchange in Australia. He wanted freedom, not a traditional path.
We talk color grading, capturing maximum information in-camera, failing often, doubting your discipline, and learning the business side through entrepreneurship.
This episode is about trusting your instincts, moving at your own pace, and building something that actually feels right.
23 Feb 2026
#1 Oliver Nicholls: Creativity, Rejection & Mental Health
In Episode 1, Oliver Nicholls shares his journey into video creation and motion graphics — the grind, the rejections, and what it really takes to build from nothing.
We talk mental health, feeling alone, the power of networking, and why hearing “no” is part of the process.
If you’re chasing something and need a reminder to keep going — this one’s for you.
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