Fabulist

Let's dive deep into the highs and lows of the creative life with Kevin Rapp, the seasoned creative leader and founder of Ultra Friends.

In this episode, Joel Pilger invites Kevin to explore:

​Why creatives often find themselves exploited
​The emotional toll of turning passion into a career
​How business realities can erode the joy of creation

Kevin shares powerful insights on finding value in creative work, navigating the tension between business and creativity, and empowering the next generation of creators.

Tune in for this honest conversation about the challenges and triumphs of living a creative life.

Connect with Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-rapp-consulting/
Thanks for our audio production partners at http://coupestudios.com
Find out more about FORUM at https://www.joelpilger.com/forum

Show Notes

Let's dive deep into the highs and lows of the creative life with Kevin Rapp, the seasoned creative leader and founder of Ultra Friends. 

In this episode, Joel Pilger invites Kevin to explore:

  • ​Why creatives often find themselves exploited
  • ​The emotional toll of turning passion into a career
  • ​How business realities can erode the joy of creation

Kevin shares powerful insights on finding value in creative work, navigating the tension between business and creativity, and empowering the next generation of creators. 

Tune in for this honest conversation about the challenges and triumphs of living a creative life.

Connect with Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-rapp-consulting/
Thanks for our audio production partners at http://coupestudios.com
Find out more about FORUM at https://www.joelpilger.com/forum

Creators and Guests

Host
Joel Pilger

What is Fabulist?

The glamorous studio story is a lie.
This is what actually happens behind the scenes.

A candid look inside the world’s most interesting studios and production companies…
and the business decisions fueling their best work.

I’m Joel Pilger.
I ran Impossible Pictures for 20 years.
Today in Forum™, I help founders run their studio on purpose.

If you work in motion, animation, live action, sound, or experiential…
this is where founders get real about the business.

Join the movement: http://joelpilger.com

Huge thanks to our audio production partner, Coupe Studios.
Learn more: coupestudios.com

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