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Ourselves Podcast

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Filmmaking
Social Media
Music Videos
Creative Industry
Content Creation
Mental Health
Dopamine
Iran
Creativity
Podcasting
Artificial Intelligence
Tiktok
Validation
Dance Industry
Human Rights
Burnout
Collaboration
Creative Process
Emotional Well-Being
Editing

OURSELVES is the world’s first open-source podcast that dives deep into the worlds of creativity, culture, & personal growth. Hosted by film & music video director Arrad, each episode brings you unfiltered conversations with visionary artists, trailblazing entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the future. From behind-the-scenes stories of groundbreaking projects to candid discussions about me... more

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A $750,000 horror movie just beat Hollywood at its own game. In this episode, I break down how two creator-made films, Obsession and Backrooms, each crossed $200 million on micro budgets, and why that quietly rewrote the rules of the entire film indu... more

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Sebastien built SLAPS, a creative agency for some of the biggest brands in the world, with no design degree, no advertising background, and no industry connections. He started by cold emailing strangers, Googling what a branding agency even does, and... more

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Most of what you've been told about being a content creator is a lie. Sooraj Saxena spent years learning that the hard way.

In this conversation he reveals the testing pool TikTok uses before any video goes viral, why Mr. Beast openly admits his men... more

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Matt Hansen did not wait for a record label to believe in him. He built his career himself. After posting a single TikTok covering Frank Ocean, Matt suddenly found millions of people listening. What started as a simple video turned into a full time m... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastien Vandecasteele
Founder and CEO of Slaps
Slaps
Episode: He Started With $0 and Cold Emails. Now Nike, Oakley & Wingstop Hire His Agency.
Sooraj Saxena
Filmmaker, creative entrepreneur, early architect of high-production short-form storytelling
Episode: Followers Are Worthless. Watch Time Is The New Currency. (w/ Sooraj Saxena)
Matt Hansen
Singer, songwriter, independent artist
Independent/Artist
Episode: One TikTok and a Frank Ocean song accidentally launched his career
Erfan Paydar
Iranian musician who helped pioneer Persian hip hop and rap
Iranian music scene, diasporic arts
Episode: IRAN Wants America Dead…But Will This War Bring Peace?
Matt Ogens
Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker known for his work in documentary filmmaking.
Episode: Oscar-Nominated Director Reveals the Pitch That Sold to Netflix
Adrian Per
Trailblazing creative force who went from directing music content for A-list artists to building a massive audience through honesty and commitment to creative integrity
Episode: The New Rules of Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator in 2026 (w/Adrian Per)
Jennifer Lopez
International pop star and actress
Episode: Inside the Mind of Rihanna & J.Lo's Secret Weapon Director. This is TAJ.
Oscar Pernefeldt
Creative director at Oatly and designer of the International Flag of Planet Earth
Oatly
Episode: Did He Design the New World Order Flag?

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Arrad
Host of Ourselves Podcast; discusses topics with guests and guides the conversation

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Solid

    Arrad keeps it real and brings real insight and experience into these conversations while keeping things accessible and conversational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarkShadowMaus
    United States5 months ago

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Strong emphasis on authenticity and personal storytelling that resonates with listeners.
Keeps conversations accessible and down-to-earth while exploring big ideas.
Real, insightful conversations with practical takeaways for creators.

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#60
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
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#154
Hong Kong/Arts/Visual Arts
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#169
New Zealand/Arts/Visual Arts
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#174
Japan/Arts/Visual Arts
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#203
Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts
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#249
South Africa/Arts/Visual Arts

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He Started With $0 and Cold Emails. Now Nike, Oakley & Wingstop Hire His Agency.
Q: How does he frame pricing beyond a logo to sell a long-term vision?
He emphasizes presenting a 10-year vision and the emotional and strategic impact of the brand, then breaking it down into line-item proposals once the client buys into the vision.
He Started With $0 and Cold Emails. Now Nike, Oakley & Wingstop Hire His Agency.
Q: What was the first step he took to start the agency when he had zero connections?
He began with relentless outreach via cold emails and LinkedIn, building from scratch by targeting decision-makers and slowly assembling a team based on talent rather than credentials.
IRAN Wants America Dead…But Will This War Bring Peace?
Q: What is happening in Iran today?
The episode outlines a nationwide movement against the Islamic Republic, driven by economic collapse, human rights abuses, and a desire for regime change, with a recurring discussion on the possibility and implications of transitional leadership or monarchy as a pathway.
How to land big budget video clients without “connections”
Q: Can you kind of take me through how you accomplish that from initial concept stages to carrying out pre-production to production?
Create a strict schedule and involve creative collaborators to maintain accountability throughout the project phases.
How to land big budget video clients without “connections”
Q: What kind of have you done to kind of, when you hit walls and just when you feel like you're kind of fighting everything, how do you try to persevere through that?
Address communication gaps and follow up persistently to meet project needs.

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This show centers on creativity, culture, and personal growth through unfiltered conversations with visionary artists, filmmakers, musicians, and trailblazing creators who navigate the realities of building in the modern creator economy. Episodes emphasize authenticity, experimentation, and reinvention—from leveraging platform shifts and brand collaborations to pursuing long-form storytelling and solo artistic ventures. A notable strength is its willingness to explore mental health, resilience, and ethical innovation within fast-moving creative industries, often featuring hands-on career pivots and practical, actionable insights for practitioners and aspiring guests alike.

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Recent guests on Ourselves Podcast include:

1. Sebastien Vandecasteele
2. Sooraj Saxena
3. Matt Hansen
4. Erfan Paydar
5. Matt Ogens
6. Adrian Per
7. Jennifer Lopez
8. Oscar Pernefeldt

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