Echo & Ember

About Echo & Ember

Echo & Ember is a podcast that explores the stories of everyday creatives—artists, musicians, filmmakers. We uncover the inspiration, the challenges, and the wins behind their work, so we can cut through the noise and sit with what’s real: what drives someone to create, what they endure to keep going, and what it feels like when the spark finally catches. Produced by Visage Media www.visagemedia.co

Publisher

Jerald Roberts II

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Jan 2025

Latest episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

1 of 12 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Being Comfortable With Failure: Hannah Journey from Design to Brand Strategy | Echo & Ember S2 E5

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews strategist Hannah Rankin about transitioning from design to brand strategy and embracing failure as a key skill for creative professionals.

2. 

   11 Jun 2025

   I Always Transform Into Myself: T Walker’s Journey | Echo & Ember S2 E4

   Hip hop artist T Walker discusses his new album and balancing art, land, and education with host Jerald Roberts II, exploring creativity's transformative power and purpose-driven artistry in this interview.

3. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Be Mindful, Be Centered: Shermar’s Artistic Journey & Embrace Of Neurodiversity | Echo & Ember S2 E3

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews multidisciplinary artist Shermar about embracing neurodiversity as a creative superpower, reclaiming artistic identity, and prioritizing mindfulness for mental health.

4. 

   11 Jun 2025

   The Art Of Persistence: Micah The Artyst’s Journey Of Creativity & Resilience | Echo & Ember S2 E2

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews Micah The Artyst, who shares his journey of creativity and resilience, discussing career pivots and staying true to his artistic path, offering inspiration for listeners seeking to live a creative life.

5. 

   11 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Want To Break Free From A 9-5? The Creative Leap You Need With David Jones | Echo & Ember S2 E1

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews David Jones, creative director, about transitioning from agency life to entrepreneurship and building a passion-driven brand, offering insights for listeners considering a similar creative leap.

6. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Preparation & Opportunity: Cetera Jacobs On Building Community & Creativity | Echo & Ember S1 E6

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews photographer Cetera Jacobs about preparation meeting opportunity, building community, and sustaining creativity, revealing mindset shifts for thriving creatives.

7. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Being Tuned To The Right Channel: Kri Pavone On Mindfulness & Creative Focus | Echo & Ember S1 E5

   Kri Pavone explores the intersection of mindfulness and creative focus with Jerald Roberts II, revealing how intentional energy management shapes meaningful work and unlocks deeper artistic expression in this interview.

8. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Curation & Collaboration: Chris Vernon On Future Of Art With AI | Echo & Ember S1 E4

   Host Jerald Roberts II interviews Chris Vernon, Associate Creative Director, about balancing vision with execution, the power of collaboration, and how AI is changing the creative industry.

9. 

   11 Jun 2025

   The Process Of Distillation: Spencer Aubrey On Fusing Poetry And Music | Echo & Ember S1 E3

   DJ and poet Spencer Aubrey discusses with Jerald Roberts II the art of distillation, exploring how creative ideas evolve through vulnerability, rhythm, and reflection in this interview.

10. 

    11 Jun 2025

    Turning Music Into A Career: Monty! On Sync Licensing And The Creative Journey | Echo & Ember S1 E2

    Musician Monty! discusses with host Jerald Roberts II how to transform music into a full-time career through sync licensing and creative perserverance in this interview episode.

11. 

    11 Jun 2025

    "On the Verge of Something New" feat. Sam Walter | Echo & Ember Postcast S1 E1

    Videographer Samuel Watler discusses balancing freelance work with a full-time job, navigating self-doubt, and betting on oneself creatively in an interview with Jerald Roberts II.

12. 

    4 Jan 2025

    "On the Verge of Something New" S1 E1

    In the debut episode of Echo & Ember, I sit down with Samuel Walter, Videographer & Editor from @liminialpicturehouse. Together, we dive into the heart of the creative process, discuss the challenges of balancing freelance life with a 9-to-5 job, and explore how to know when it’s time to take the leap into full-time freelance. Whether you’re a creative on the verge of something new or simply seeking inspiration, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement for navigating the ever-evolving journey of creativity.

Inside a recent episode

Want To Break Free From A 9-5? The Creative Leap You Need With David Jones | Echo & Ember S2 E1

Published 11 Jun 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Like they're not bad on vibes. But I feel like I get a pretty good read on people pretty quickly. I think I'm pretty down to earth and can talk to anybody. That's very human. Yeah, just pretty straightforward. I don't have crazy interview questions. I don't have something stupid that like cracks the code for me on whether you're any good or not. No, Tesla tests. No, no, no, no, I'm not none of that stuff here. What is the one? How many pains of glass are there in all of Seattle? And they want you to work it on the board. No, I don't have anything like that, man. I tend to talk and ask you questions that I think are important. […]

Who has been a guest on Echo & Ember

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Hannah Rankin
• T Walker
• Shermar
• Micah The Artyst
• David Jones

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

15,030

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

90

YouTube

72

Engagement

0

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