The Creator's Adventure - Course Creation, Entrepreneurship & Mindset tips for Creators

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com In this episode, Katie Fortunato, Co-Founder of Hire Innovations and Founder of Jobstream, breaks down how companies use AI to screen resumes, rank candidates, and match talent at scale. If you’re applying for jobs in 2026, the old rules no longer apply.

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com  In this episode, Amy Vaughan, owner of Together Digital, shares how she built a thriving online community. Together Digital has hosted events for over 40,000 creatives and grown to nearly 1,000 members, largely through referrals. In this conversation, Amy breaks down what actually makes an online community work, why creators are moving away from social media, and how community can drive real career and business outcomes.

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com  Most podcasts never turn into real business opportunities. In this episode, I’m joined by Molly Ruland, CEO & Founder of Heartcast Media, a podcast production agency behind 1,000+ episodes and 7 shows in the top 10% globally. Molly doesn’t treat podcasting as content. She treats it as a business development system.   We break down how creators and entrepreneurs can turn a podcast into a sales pipeline without sounding salesy, even with a small audience.In this conversation, you’ll learn:► Why most podcasts stay hobbies and what separates the ones that generate revenue► The mindset shift that turns podcasting into a lead-generation tool► How to sell through a podcast without pushing or alienating listenersWe also talk about AI, the future of content promotion, and whether it’s still possible to build a profitable podcast in 2026. If you’re a creator or entrepreneur who wants your podcast to support your business, not just your visibility, this episode will give you a clear framework to work from. Learn more about Molly Ruland: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/ ____________________________________________  This show uncovers their journey, tips and tricks to success, failures and pitfalls — so you can learn from their examples and start your own online business following your passion.  Listen to the stories of successful artists, musicians, online coaches, designers, course creators, digital experts, fitness gurus and much more. How did these creators manage to conquer their niche?  Learn more at: http://www.thecreatorsadventure.com____________________________________________  More audio episodes available! In addition to episodes being posted here on our channel, you can also watch and listen here: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3waPlz3PgvFjvnqqWFMlK3 ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creators-adventure-course-creation/id1608100988

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com  In this episode, we sit down with Becca Pearce, former CEO, author of You Don’t Have to Achieve to Be Loved, and executive coach, to talk about what happens when success no longer feels like success. After losing her role in a very public way and later facing a brain tumor diagnosis, Becca was forced to rethink how she defined achievement, identity, and fulfillment.We explore how to recognize when you’re living someone else’s definition of success, why time matters more than titles, and how fear (especially around money) keeps people stuck longer than they need to be. Becca also shares how to change direction without waiting for a crisis, and what self-reinvention can look like when you want alignment, not chaos.This conversation is for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals who have checked all the boxes but still feel restless, unfulfilled, or ready for something more honest.

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com   Rebecca Hay is an award-winning interior designer, mentor, and host of the Resilient by Design podcast. She went from feeling “not good enough” and undercharging for her work, to building a seven-figure design firm that thrives on confidence, clarity, and community.In this episode, Rebecca shares how she restructured her pricing, doubled her fees, and built a business that supports both her creativity and her life.

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com  In this episode, we interview Danielle Hayden, Co-Founder and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc. Danielle helps six and seven-figure entrepreneurs finally get control of their finances so they can grow profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable businesses.

Try Heights Platform — the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.comWhat separates the world’s most successful entrepreneurs from everyone else? According to Dr. Noah St. John, it’s not luck or talent: it’s mental habits. In this episode of The Creator’s Adventure, Bryan McAnulty interviews Dr. Noah St. John, legendary executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known as The Father of AFFORMATIONS® and The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.Noah has coached Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure CEOs, and elite entrepreneurs, helping them make more in 12 weeks than they did in the previous 12 months. Today, he shares how you can reprogram your thinking, eliminate “head trash,” and adopt the success habits used by the top 0.1%.Get Noah’s NEW training on how he helps his clients double their income AND their time off at https://www.breakthroughwithnoah.com/more-revenue-now

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com/Want to land more brand deals and turn your content into a full-time income? In this episode, I’m talking with Elijah Khasabo, founder of Vidovo, a creator content platform that helps brands scale high-performing UGC. Elijah bootstrapped Vidovo while still in college and grew it to serve 100+ brands with a network of thousands of creators. Now nearing a $1M run rate, he’s here to share what he’s learned from working with both sides — brands and creators.If you’re a creator who wants to grow your income, stand out in a crowded market, and finally turn content into a real business, this episode is packed with no-fluff insights you can use right now.

⛰️ Try Heights Platform, the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trial → https://www.heightsplatform.com  In this episode of The Creator’s Adventure, we’re joined by Lambros Lazopoulos, a former medical student turned full-time course creation expert who has helped over 80,000 students and coached 360+ creators to launch and sell profitable online courses.Lambros shares how he transitioned from a traditional career in medicine to building a thriving digital business, starting with just $100 made online from a hospital bed.

In this discussion, Lauren Petrullo, an entrepreneur and the founder of Mongoose Media, shares her expertise in leveraging AI for business growth. She reveals how AI tools have helped her generate over $1 million in sales. Topics include the transformative power of hiring an executive assistant, enhancing customer engagement with AI, and streamlining marketing strategies. Lauren also emphasizes the balance between AI efficiency and genuine human interaction, showcasing practical steps for integrating AI into workflows to boost productivity.