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CREATOR: The Podcast

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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 en... more

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JJ Yosh (@jjyosh), the creator behind viral TikTok sensation, Backpacking Kitty (@backpackingkitty), joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss building a content empire around his adventure cat Simon. In this episode, JJ shares the remarkable origin stor... more

American expat and Iceland expert Kyana Sue Powers (@kyanasue) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share how she turned an impossible dream into reality through sheer determination and creative problem-solving. In this episode, Kyana reveals the wild story... more

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Street poet and viral creator Nico Patino (@nicpatino) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss what happens when raw human vulnerability meets spontaneous art. In this episode, Nico shares the remarkable story behind his viral "Woman Crying at the Bank... more

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Blake Kasemeier (@blakeoftoday) joins CREATOR: The Podcast, to discuss the art of authentic storytelling in the creator economy. In this episode, Blake shares his unconventional journey from touring in hardcore bands to corporate copywriting to becom... more

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Kyana Sue Powers
American expat who moved to Iceland and built a media/content business around travel and Icelandic content
Independent creator (Iceland-focused)
Episode: Kyana Sue Powers: An Expert Guide to Iceland Seasons, Lagoons, and Waterfalls
Nico Patino
Street poet and creator known for on-street typewriter poems
Independent
Episode: Nico Patino: Typewriter Poems for Strangers That Broke the Internet
Blake Kasemeier
Creator focused on everyday life, fatherhood, and grief
Blake of Today (creator brand)
Episode: Blake Kasemeier: Turning Grief and Fatherhood Into Viral Storytelling
Caspar Lee
Creator, author, actor, and entrepreneur
Influencer / MVE / CREATOR Ventures
Episode: Caspar Lee: The Playbook Brands Need to Win with Creators
Catarina Mello
Travel creator and educator launching courses for fellow creators
Self-employed / Creator Educator
Episode: Catarina Mello: The Brand Magnet Method That Made Pitching Obsolete
Henry Cooper
Underwater photographer and freediver
San Diego-based content creator
Episode: Henry Cooper: Freediving the Kelp Forests of California's Coast
Lawrence Erekosima
Content creator, ex-college football player
Episode: Lawrence Erekosima: The Creator Behind 100 Things To Do Before I Die
Phil Calvert
Travel creator and promoter of positivity through culture and basketball
Self-described creator; ambassador for Black culture
Episode: Phil The Culture: Spreading Positivity Across 75 Countries
Eva zu Beck
Filmmaker and YouTuber with NatGeo connection, author
Self-employed
Episode: Eva zu Beck: Living in the Woods as a Solo Female Adventurer

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Ross Borden
Host of CREATOR The Podcast, CEO at Matador Network

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • even more inspired💫

    I’m already loving this show! Each guest has shared such unique and inspiring travel creator experiences, and I appreciate the thoughtful questions and natural flow of the conversations. It’s motivating me even more to pursue my dream of becoming a travel creator!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMV PC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow

    Matador has been ahead of the curve in the creator space for a long time. Cannot wait to hear where this podcast goes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Santos-L-Halper
    United Statesa year ago

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Kyana Sue Powers: An Expert Guide to Iceland Seasons, Lagoons, and Waterfalls
Q: What are the biggest parts of your business today?
Affiliate income, map sales, custom itineraries, and UGC/consulting form the core revenue, with brand deals being less common.
Kyana Sue Powers: An Expert Guide to Iceland Seasons, Lagoons, and Waterfalls
Q: Where were you living at the time, by the way?
She was living in Boston before moving to Iceland and recounts the visa challenges and decisions that led her to Iceland.
Caspar Lee: The Playbook Brands Need to Win with Creators
Q: For a brand just starting to work with creators, what is the simplest, yet hardest, advice to succeed?
Focus on making content that people actually want to watch, rather than chasing trends or optimizing for vanity metrics; quality and relevance to the audience are what drive long-term success, even if it requires more upfront effort.
Catarina Mello: The Brand Magnet Method That Made Pitching Obsolete
Q: What is the Brand Magnet Method and how has it changed your approach to working with brands?
The Brand Magnet Method focuses on attracting brands to you through a strong personal brand, reliable storytelling, and a proven track record, so you spend less time pitching and more time delivering value; inbound deals tend to be higher quality and more aligned with your audience and values.
Catarina Mello: The Brand Magnet Method That Made Pitching Obsolete
Q: How did you get started as a travel creator and what made you take the leap from Google to full-time content creation?
I left the corporate world after realizing I wanted to do something that felt more authentic to me; I started by building content on Instagram in early 2017, gradually growing through a mix of side projects and brand opportunities until I could rely on it as my main income, then expanded into courses and long-term partnerships.

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The show centers on solo creators who turned passion into sustainable businesses, often traveling the world while building brands, communities, and monetization streams. Conversations span early setbacks, pivots into entrepreneurship, and practical tactics for audience growth, brand partnerships, course development, and ethical content creation in travel and lifestyle spaces. Episodes frequently highlight personal narratives—from Icelandic adventures and street-side art to underwater exploration and humanitarian projects—delivering tactical insights for aspiring creators and brands seeking authentic, globally minded storytelling.

Noteworthy angles include the creator economy's evolution, the intersection of authenticity and sponsorship, an... more

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2. Nico Patino
3. Blake Kasemeier
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7. Lawrence Erekosima
8. Phil Calvert

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