Making It: REAL Stories of Creative Success
"Making It" is a podcast about how artists and creatives turn their passion into a profession.
Hosted by San Diego-based muralist Taylor Gallegos, each episode features honest conversations with working creatives about how they built careers doing what they love.
On this podcast, “making it” doesn’t mean going viral, cashing out, or becoming a household name.
It means finding alignment between who you are, what you create, and how you live.
No hype, no formulas—just real talk, practical advice, and inspiration for anyone trying to "make it" as an artist.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 86 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
No. 53 - Dave Kemp
In this episode I interview Dave Kemp. Dave is based in San Diego, California, but floats Worldwide. Dave is Music Producer, a Multi Faceted Teacher, and an Entrepreneur. In this episode we talk a…
Season Finale Part 2 - No 52. Juggling Art and Life with Ben Morse and Taylor Gallegos: The Balance of Attachment in Creativity, Artistic Reflections of Time and Space, and Positively Looking Forward
For the Season Finale, I'm getting ran through the Art & Life interview process. This podcast transmission has been broken up into two parts. In this episode Ben Morse (From Episode 19) interviews m…
Season Finale Part 1 - No 51. An Eye for the Arts with Taylor Gallegos: The Art of Artistic Progression, Artistic Entrepreneurship, and Dreams of Artistic Greatness
For the Season Finale, I'm getting ran through the Art & Life interview process. This podcast transmission has been broken up into two parts. In this episode Ben Morse (From Episode 19) interviews m…
No 50. Creating Beauty Through Experience with Jason Rhee: The Art of Surviving Disruption, Internal Challenge and Internal Growth, and Pivoting Into a New World
No 49. Creative Elevation with Jess Gumkowski: The Art of Following A Feeling, The Mental and Spiritual Side of Athletics, and the Excitement of Starting and Growing a Podcast
In this episode I interview Jess Gumkowski. Jess is a Yogi, a Triathlete, a Yoga Teacher, a Triathlete Coach, and she’s got two podcasts. In this episode we talk about her path across the country,…
No 48. A Pathway of Creative Healing with Caitlin Parsons: The Art of The Yogic Healing Path, The Challenge and Transcendence of People Pleasing, and Guiding Women’s Empowerment Work
In this episode I interview Caitlin Parsons. Caitlin is a Yogi, a certified Yoga Therapist, and a Women’s Empowerment Coach. In this episode we talk about her path of personal growth through yoga, …
No 47. Lucid Dreams of a Creativite Being with James Andre: The Art of Becoming an Artist, The Details of His Lucid Artmaking Process, and his Philosophy of Art and Life
In this episode I interview James Andre. James is a professional artist (although he doesn’t subscribe to that label). In this episode we talk about the progression of life toward a life of paintin…
No 46. Extreme Creation From Thin Air with Bucky Lasek: The Art of Skateboarding, The Crossover to RallyCross, and The Philosophy of Values and Ethics in Extreme Sports
In this episode I interview Bucky Lasek. Bucky is a Professional Skateboarder (10 X Games Gold Medals, 8 Silver, and 2 Bronze!!!!!), and a former Subaru RallyCross driver. In this episode we talk a…
No 45. Creating a Great Life with Jim Mitchell and Mark Zanetti: The Art of Living Well, The Concept of Consistent Growth Over Time, and The Philosophy of Flow in Sport
In this episode I interview Jim Mitchell and Mark Zanetti. Jim is a restaurateur, an outdoor adventurer and one of my uncles. Mark Zanetti is an entrepreneur, an avid water sportsman and another on…
No 44. Creating Happiness with Megan Sweeney: The Art of Being Happy, The Depths of Brain Wave Possibilities, and The Philosophy of Being the Best You
In this episode I interview Megan Sweeney. Megan is an entrepreneur, an American living life in Italy, a practitioner of Flow, and a long time friend of mine. In this episode we talk about the art …
No 43. Creative Growth with Charles Clay: The Art of Personal Growth and Development, The Beauty and Wisdom of Our Emotions, and how to live life on Vacation Vibration
In this episode I interview Charles Clay. Charles is a health and wellness coach living and working out of Austin, TX. In this episode we talk about the art of personal growth and development, emot…
No 42. Skies of Creativity with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan: The Art of the Helicopter Pilot/Mechanic, The Zen of High Intensity Rescue, and the Philosophy of Personal Evolution.
No 42. Skies of Creativity with Andrew “Sully” Sullivan: The Art of the Helicopter Pilot/Mechanic, The Zen of High Intensity Rescue, and the Philosophy of Personal Evolution.
In this episode I interv…
No 41. The Science of Art with Anna Parker: The Art of the Mural, The Business of Art, and Art as Therapy as Expression.
In this episode I interview Anna Parker. Anna is a muralist, painter, and my mural mentor. In this episode we talk about the art of murals, the need for business understanding for an artist, and th…
No 40. Kitchen Philosophy with Chris McDonald: The Art of the Running a Kitchen, Growth and Change Through Challenge, and The Tasty Perspectives of a Chef.
In this episode I interview Chris McDonald. Chris is the Executive Chef at my uncle’s restaurant The Cowfish, a family man, and a 9 year recovering alcoholic. In this episode we talk about the art …
No 39. Traveling Creatively with Dan Howe: The Art of the Traveling Through Life, Evolution in One’s Professional Life, and The Philosophy of Adventure.
In this episode I interview Dan Howe. Dan is a teacher, a business manager, and an adventurer. In this episode we talk about the art of creating a lifestyle where travel is baked in, the evolution …
No 37. The Creative Engine with Darryl Gipson: The Art of the Mechanics, Driving in Flow, and The Evolution of Design and Style.
In this episode I interview Darryl Gipson. Darryl is an auto mechanic, a father, and a good friend of mine. In this episode we talk about the art of being a mechanic, the flow state of driving, and…
No 38. Creative Renewal with The Resinators: A Fresh New EP for Your Ears, Creativity Throughout the Process, and The Maturation of a Band
In this episode I interview Kyle, Kevin and Broc of the Resinators. The Resinators are a band out of Southern California originating in Oregon. They are made up of Guitarist and frontman Kyle Camer…
No 36. Bassline of Creativity with Brian Wiekel: The Creative Hub of Music in Northern Colorado, A Magical Musical Journey, and A Philosophical Perspective on Music
In this episode I interview Brian Weikel. Brian plays bass guitar in the band Wasteland Hop out of Fort Collins, Colorado. (You can listen to interviews with other band members Adam, Mickey and Ste…
No 35. Generations of Creativity with Dr. Joan Maloof: The Magic of Old-Growth Forests, The Mission, and The Ancient Wild Side of Nature.
In this episode I interview Dr. Joan Maloof. Joan is a writer, and the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network. In this episode we talk about the magic of old growth forests, the mission of the O…
No 34. Youthful Creativity with Cora Mitchell: The Art of Being Artistic, Being Creative Through Challenge, and The Winner’s Mindset.
In this episode I interview Cora Mitchell. Cora is a graduate student receiving her Executive Master of Arts at University of Melbourne, in Melbourne Australia, one person in my advisory board, and …