Creating Content You Actually Enjoy (Nicole de la Cruz)
Musician, actress, filmmaker, and content creator Nicole de la Cruz shares how she built an audience of over 900,000 followers and 650 million views across social media platforms. We discuss creating ongoing series through TikTok sketches, balancing multiple creative outlets, avoiding burnout, and pursuing her passion for music and filmmaking.
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TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolemariedlc?)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nicolemariedlc) (https://www.instagram.com/orangeamplifiers/)
Website (https://nicoledelacruz.com/)
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Host: Michael Zimmerlich
Produced by: Omelette Prevail
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Music by: Daphne Greene
Gear Used in this Episode:
Mic and Headphone Setup:
Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio) (https://512audio.com/product/limelight)
Vocaster One (Focusrite) (https://us.focusrite.com/vocaster)
MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage) (https://www.amazon.com/OnStage-Microphone-Boom-Arm-MBS9500/dp/B092NMFP43)
Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/pro-x-2-wireless-headset.981-001262.html)
Light Setup:
Litra Beam (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/cameras-lighting/litra-beam-streaming-light.946-000019.html)
Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee) (https://us.govee.com/products/govee-glide-lively-wall-lights?srsltid=AfmBOoq0L321nZEgYOliXE5dJ0FWneextMpxtX5MthsrvX0hjHHeOgjK)
Squares (Twinkly) (https://twinkly.com/products/squares?variant=43392193691870)
Key Light (Elgato) (https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/key-light)
29 Oct 2026
Why Creators Are Becoming Media Companies (Ramin Beheshti from Caliber)
Ramin Beheshti, CEO and Co-Founder of Caliber, shares his journey from leading technology at Dow Jones to building a media company focused on reaching younger audiences. We discuss credibility, the growing influence of content creators, brand partnerships, and how Caliber is rethinking the way people consume news.
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Website (https://caliberinc.co/) (Caliber)
Website (https://www.thenewsmovement.com/) (The News Movement)
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TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@creativesprevail)
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Attention fellow creators! Check out the Creatives Prevail Resources (http://resources.creativesprevail.com) page for guides, tools, and additional ways I can help you build your creative career.
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review, it helps more creators discover the show.
Host: Michael Zimmerlich
Produced by: Omelette Prevail
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Music by: Daphne Greene
Gear Used in this Episode:
Mic and Headphone Setup:
Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio) (https://512audio.com/product/limelight)
Vocaster One (Focusrite) (https://us.focusrite.com/vocaster)
MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage) (https://www.amazon.com/OnStage-Microphone-Boom-Arm-MBS9500/dp/B092NMFP43)
Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/pro-x-2-wireless-headset.981-001262.html)
Light Setup:
Litra Beam (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/cameras-lighting/litra-beam-streaming-light.946-000019.html)
Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee) (https://us.govee.com/products/govee-glide-lively-wall-lights?srsltid=AfmBOoq0L321nZEgYOliXE5dJ0FWneextMpxtX5MthsrvX0hjHHeOgjK)
Squares (Twinkly) (https://twinkly.com/products/squares?variant=43392193691870)
Key Light (Elgato) (https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/key-light)
22 Oct 2026
Messy Action Is Better Than Doom Scrolling (Grace Otto)
Indie Dark Pop artist Grace Otto shares how theater, songwriting, fashion, and activism all come together in her creative identity. We also talk about learning through open mics, navigating social media and music marketing, and her latest single “Bad Man”.
Follow Grace Otto:
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@graceotto0)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/graceott0/) (https://www.instagram.com/orangeamplifiers/)
Website (https://www.graceotto.com/)
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Attention fellow creators! Check out the Creatives Prevail Resources (http://resources.creativesprevail.com) page for guides, tools, and additional ways I can help you build your creative career.
Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review, it helps more creators discover the show.
Host: Michael Zimmerlich
Produced by: Omelette Prevail
Post-Production: EarthtoMoira
Music by: Daphne Greene
Gear Used in this Episode:
Mic and Headphone Setup:
Limelight Dynamic Mic (512 Audio / Warm Audio) (https://512audio.com/product/limelight)
Vocaster One (Focusrite) (https://us.focusrite.com/vocaster)
MBS9500 Microphone Boom Arm (On-Stage) (https://www.amazon.com/OnStage-Microphone-Boom-Arm-MBS9500/dp/B092NMFP43)
Pro X2 Headphones (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-audio/pro-x-2-wireless-headset.981-001262.html)
Light Setup:
Litra Beam (Logitech) (https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/cameras-lighting/litra-beam-streaming-light.946-000019.html)
Glide Lively Wall Lights (Govee) (https://us.govee.com/products/govee-glide-lively-wall-lights?srsltid=AfmBOoq0L321nZEgYOliXE5dJ0FWneextMpxtX5MthsrvX0hjHHeOgjK)
Squares (Twinkly) (https://twinkly.com/products/squares?variant=43392193691870)
Key Light (Elgato) (https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/key-light)
Who has been a guest on Creatives Prevail
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Tristam Steinberg
Unica Buitizon
Aaron Mitchell
Kelly Fox
Justin Bolognino
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
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Quality
96
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
68
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Mike Zimmerlich host the show. Published by Omelette Prevail.
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