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CREATOR: The Podcast

CREATOR: The Podcast

Auteur(s): Matador Network
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 Join Matador Network CEO Ross Borden as he uncovers how top content creators turned their passions into thriving businesses. Each episode delves into creators' origin stories and biggest obstacles—from early setbacks to breakthrough moments—while revealing their strategies for growing audiences, monetizing content, and building brands while traveling the world. Perfect for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs seeking actionable insights to launch their own creative careers. Learn more at creatorthepodcast.com© Matador Network Essais et carnets de voyage Gestion et leadership Sciences sociales Économie
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  • Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves

    Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves
    Oct 28 2025
    Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea dives into growing up in Hawaii and how she learned to free dive at a later age. She offers candid insights about earning 80% of her income through quality brand partnerships over quantity, organizing epic women's adventure retreats from Patagonia to the Galapagos, and why she recently put everything in storage to search the world for a new place to call home. Whether you're an aspiring travel creator or simply interested in conscious tourism, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on building an authentic creative career while grappling with your impact on the places you love. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Chelsea Yamase 01:14 - Living in Bali and Upcoming Scooter Adventure 02:06 - Exploring Lesser-Known Indonesian Islands 04:05 - Philosophy on Travel and Authentic Experiences 05:41 - Balancing Tourism Recognition vs. Protecting Places 09:33 - Growing Up in Hawaii 11:28 - Free Diving Journey and Underwater Passion 14:35 - Travel as a Path to Mindfulness 16:19 - Social Media, Mental Health, and Inspiring Young Women 19:09 - My Soul Track App and Affirmations 20:49 - Business of Being a Creator 23:55 - Running Retreats and In-Person Events 26:14 - Three Countries Passport Question 30:38 - Leaving LA and Searching for Home 32:38 - US Culture vs. European Lifestyle 35:39 - Community and Third Spaces 36:07 - Closing Thoughts
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    37 min
  • Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire

    Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire
    Oct 21 2025
    Garrett Gee of the Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a travel media empire with his family as they’ve traveled to over 100 countries over the past 10 years. In this episode, Garrett shares how he sold his iPhone app Scan to Snapchat for $54 million, then made the bold decision to set that money aside and fund their world travels by selling everything they owned. Host Ross Borden explores Garrett's journey of founding the Bucket List Family brand with over 5 million followers, diving into their philosophy of traveling with the entire family, and raising "brave kids" who approach new experiences with confidence. Garrett offers behind-the-scenes insights about expanding into hospitality with private island resorts in Tonga and Canada, plus his ambitious animated cartoon project that has 30,000 investors waiting for results. Whether you're an aspiring creator, travel enthusiast, or parent wondering how to raise adventurous kids, this conversation delivers actionable insights about building authentic content businesses and living life on your own terms. 0:00 - Introduction to Garrett Gee 1:28 - Why Travel with Little Kids? 3:08 - Swimming with Killer Whales in the Sea of Cortez 9:54 - Garrett's Entrepreneurial Journey and Shark Tank 12:53 - Selling Scan App to Snapchat for $54 Million 16:07 - Starting the Bucket List Family with $45,000 18:08 - Early Brand Partnerships and Growth 22:28 - Launching the Bucket List Collection 24:13 - Building a Safari Lodge in Africa from Scratch 27:10 - Preserving Special Places as Stewards, Not Owners 29:17 - Current Properties: Tonga Island and Canada Lodge 30:56 - Creating the Bucket List Family Cartoon 34:52 - Raising $10 Million and Pitch Meetings with Distributors 38:17 - Raising Brave Kids and Teaching Inner Confidence 41:09 - Filming Family Adventures as Home Videos 43:11 - 25 Days in Antarctica 45:20 - Sleepwalking on the Bow of the Ship 46:01 - Disney/Nat Geo Book Launch at Walt Disney World 47:29 - Favorite Countries Around the World
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    53 min
  • Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage

    Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage
    Oct 16 2025
    Kira Bella (@earthkira), Founder of Kirameki and rural revitalization entrepreneur, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a cultural tourism business in the Japanese countryside. In this episode, Kira shares how she went from house-sitting cats and koi fish to becoming the third foreigner in Hiroshima Prefecture to receive a startup visa, including her journey of joining a 2,000-year-old Kagura dance team and performing in a UNESCO World Heritage rice planting festival. Host Ross Borden explores Kira's transition from traveling to 40+ countries to settling in Kita Hiroshima, diving into the challenges of language barriers in rural Japan, the art of gaining community acceptance as an outsider, and her vision for scaling cultural exchange programs across Japan. Kira offers behind-the-scenes insights about navigating Japanese business culture without formal training, plus practical advice on building authentic relationships in traditional communities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in cultural preservation, this conversation delivers a valuable perspective on creating meaningful tourism that benefits local communities. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Kira Bella 02:08 - How Kira Discovered Rural Japan 03:07 - What is Kira Meki? The Vision and Mission 07:40 - Creating Unique Experiences That Didn't Exist Before 09:08 - Building a Following and Growing the Business 11:38 - From One Program a Month to Viral Success 16:21 - The Town of Kita Hiroshima: Population Decline and Revitalization 19:37 - Getting to Kita Hiroshima: Accessibility and Location 21:28 - Why Hiroshima Prefecture is a Strategic Tourism Hub 23:16 - Learning Japanese Through Immersion 26:19 - Joining a 2000-Year-Old Kagura Dance Team 29:25 - Earning Trust and Acceptance from the Community 32:49 - The Moment Kira Decided to Stay in Japan 34:45 - Navigating the Startup Visa Process 36:42 - What's Next? Scaling Kirameki Across Japan 39:54 - Working with Tourism Boards and Prefectures 41:39 - Travel Tips: Off the Beaten Path in Japan 46:48 - Closing and Where to Find Kirameki
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    48 min
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