The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

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From Dancer to Entrepreneur: Larry Caudle's Impact on Art, Branding, and Community

From Dancer to Entrepreneur: Larry Caudle's Impact on Art, Branding, and CommunityFrom Dancer to Entrepreneur: Larry Caudle's Impact on Art, Branding, and Community

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Welcome, listeners, to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, guided by the insightful Rob Lee. Today our special guest is Larry "Whaddup" Caudle, a dynamic creative entrepreneur and CEO of The Break Media situated in Baltimore, who boasts an impressive quarter-century engagement in choreography, marketing, branding, and creative direction within the city's thriving media landscape. His extensive experience has encompassed collaborations with a myriad of artists, showcasing his unwavering commitment and fervor for his creative pursuits.

In this talk, we navigate through:

  • The rhythmic world of Larry Caudle as we trace his dance-driven journey, unraveling the evolution from passion to his role as a visionary choreographer and creative director.
  • The heart of The Break Media's mission, exploring the dynamic trio of building, branding, and catapulting artists into the vibrant tapestry of the mainstream spotlight.
  • The core of authenticity in the creative realm through Larry's prism, where we dissect the significance of staying true to one's artistic self amid the often glittering maze of the industry.
  • The realm of human connections as Larry shares his insights on the art of nurturing relationships and mending rifts, weaving a tapestry of understanding and unity within the multifaceted landscape.
  • The upcoming creative horizons with Larry, as we unveil the anticipated treasures of the "More Than Hype" film and the riveting journey into the legacy of K Swift through a compelling documentary.

Larry shares his journey as a creative entrepreneur and the inspiration behind his company. He discusses his love for dance and how he transitioned from being a dancer to a choreographer and creative director. Larry also talks about the founding of The Break Media and its mission to build, brand, and break artists into the mainstream. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself in the creative industry. Larry also touches on his involvement with Unruly Records and his upcoming projects, including the More Than Hype film.


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More Than Hype


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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
  • Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
  • Edited by Daniel Alexis
  • Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
  • Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
  • Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Larry 'Whaddup' Caudle
a Baltimore based creative entrepreneur and media impresario

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