Épisodes

  • Failing Forward and Finding Your Creative Voice ft Harrison Giza
    Jul 25 2025

    What if failure wasn’t a flaw, but part of the formula?


    In this episode of From Draft to Dollars, host Blessing Azugama (aka Blazerema) sits down with writer, producer, and satire king Harrison Giza-I.G (@harveypizza, @cppr_live) to unpack the chaotic, beautiful, and brutally honest realities of building a creative career in 2025.


    🎥 From producing on shows like The Adam Friedland Show, Interviewing A list personalities to running a parody podcast with NPR-style flair, Harrison brings insight, edge, and humor to conversations most creators are scared to have.


    We cover:


    🎬 The future of film, streaming, and social storytelling


    🧠 Why failure is required (and how to survive it)


    💡 How to trust your voice, before anyone else does


    🎯 Monetizing creativity without selling out


    🪞 What happens when your flop becomes your breakthrough



    Whether you’re a filmmaker, writer, or multi-hyphenate creative trying to figure it out, this episode is the blueprint for embracing your weird, messy, profitable journey.


    His linkedin

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisongiza?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app


    Want to be featured as a guest on our Pod?

    send us an email.


    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com




    🔑 Keywords


    film industry 2025, Harrison Giza, creative failure, how to be a filmmaker, personal voice, creative identity, storytelling and TikTok, monetizing creativity, satire podcast, CPPR Live, From Draft to Dollars, Blazerema, Blessing Azugama, content creator podcast, creative entrepreneurship



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    55 min
  • Would You Still Do This If It Failed ft Jonas David
    Jul 15 2025

    What does it *really* take to build something from scratch?


    In this episode of *From Draft to Dollars*, I sit down with Jonas a founder, strategist, and full-time visionary, for a raw conversation about what it costs to bet on a creative vision that might never “make it.”


    We talk:


    * How to tell the difference between **vision and delusion**

    * The emotional cost of building before anyone else believes

    * **Risk vs reward** when the payoff could take years

    * Balancing what you love vs what people actually want


    If you’re a creative, founder, or builder trying to make something out of nothing, this one’s for you. No easy answers. Just real talk from someone in the arena.


    To check out Jonas works click on the link below.


    https://soul-atlas.com/


    have any questions?

    send us an email

    at fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com




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    33 min
  • When Your Passions Don't Fit One Box ft Alicia Iwuoha
    Jul 12 2025

    What if your purpose doesn’t come in a single package?


    In this episode of From Draft to Dollars, host Blessing Azugama sits down with Alicia Iwuoha a UX designer, forex trader, and writer to unpack what it really means to be a creative who doesn’t fit in just one box.


    From battling public perception to building sustainable routines across wildly different skill sets, Alicia shares how she balances it all — without shrinking to fit expectations.


    This one is for the “too much” creatives. The code switchers. The ones building custom blueprints because no template fits.


    🎧 You’ll hear:


    Why picking one thing isn’t always the answer


    The myth of “focus” in a multi-passionate world


    How writing still holds power in data-driven industries


    What “productive chaos” looks like behind the scenes



    like and share with someone who’s tired of choosing just one dream.


    send us a message at

    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com



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    14 min
  • How Volunteering Can Open Doors Ft Dee
    Jul 8 2025

    So many creatives want the bag and we get it but what if the work you didn’t get paid for is what sets you up for everything else?


    In this episode, host Blessing Azugama sits down with writer and storyteller Dee to talk about the underrated power of volunteering and internships in your creative journey. They break down how to tell when a free gig is worth it, how to avoid being exploited, and how those “unpaid” seasons can unlock real confidence, connections, and even cash later.


    If you’ve ever felt conflicted about working for free, or unsure how to build experience when no one’s hiring this one’s for you.


    🎧 Topics we cover:


    Dee’s first volunteer writing gig and what it taught her


    The “used vs useful” debate around free work


    Green flags for volunteer roles that actually grow you


    How to stay motivated when the money isn’t there (yet)


    What giving your time freely can teach you about yourself



    This isn’t charity. It’s a strategy.


    Want to Learn more from her?


    Send her a message here


    Dee


    Or send us an Email on


    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com


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    27 min
  • I Earned My First 50 dollars at 19
    Jul 3 2025

    Another vulnerable episode.


    Hope you love this one.


    email us at


    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com



    For any questions.

    please make sure to follow us and drop a 5 star review if you can.


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    15 min
  • How to get Grants and Sponsorships ft Handel Adeiza
    Jun 28 2025

    From Idea to Investment: Grant Writing & Strategy for Creatives and Startups

    How do you fund your vision without burning out or selling out?


    In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and storyteller Handel to unpack the real strategy behind securing grants, pitching sponsors, and using storytelling to unlock funding as a creative or early-stage founder. We talk about the power of writing, common mistakes to avoid, and the mindset needed to keep going after rejection.


    Whether you're trying to get your first grant or level up your funding game — this one's for you.


    📌 Topics We Cover:


    Where to actually find grants and sponsorships


    Making your pitch stand out


    Why storytelling is a funding superpower


    Rejection, resilience, and staying strategic


    Practical tools and advice for turning ideas into income



    🎧 Press play — your funding game is about to level up.



    Wanna Reach out to Handel For more enquiries??

    Check here :


    https://linktr.ee/handeladeiza


    Our email:

    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com




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    44 min
  • What's Really Draining Us At Our Jobs?
    Jun 27 2025

    Today we are diving into something that has been on my heart and probably yours too.


    it's for those asking themselves why am I even doing this anymore?


    is it burnout or boredom?


    what's really draining us at our jobs?


    is it creative burnout or quiet quitting?



    let's get into it.



    Email


    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com


    Thanks for listening.

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    14 min
  • Fiction Is Fuel ft Nour Rehan
    Jun 27 2025

    Talking about our love for fiction.


    I had a nice time with my co-host from Tea talks with Nini and Bee.


    Want to check out our pod?


    Tea talks with Nini and Bee


    Then Nour's Booktok account


    https://www.tiktok.com/@nourrehan2?_t=ZM-8xVKCYxebob&_r=1


    Our email.


    fromdraft2dollarspod@gmail.com


    Thanks for listening.

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    37 min