Hosted by Thatch Creative · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 41 episodes
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In this series, we step out of the spotlight and into the shade - to have conversations and uncover real stories behind topics like brand-building, creative thinking, entrepreneurialism, music and entertainment, and the interesting characters who shape them.
Thatch Creative hosts Shady Characters, a business show with 41 episodes published.
Most people think tour security means being big, intimidating, and ready to throw someone out. Mehdi Rabii has spent 22 years proving that the real job looks nothing like that. It is logistics, empathy, advanced planning
When Bare Bones Tattoo opened its doors in San Juan Capistrano, it became the first tattoo shop in a city that just celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Mission. Alex Blackwell and Zane Leibowitz did not stumble into
Beneath the Surface: Storytelling, Conservation, and the Power of the Ocean Katie Thompson has spent her career building brands, but her true impact lives far below the surface. As Executive Director of the PADI AWARE Fo
Water Project: Finding Your Lens on Life Seth Willingham didn’t set out to become one of Southern California’s most recognizable drone photographers. He grew up splitting time between Hawaii and Laguna Beach, fell in lov
She Didn’t Follow the Market. She Built Her Own. Nicole Bowyer did not start with a polished brand or a clear roadmap. She started with a vision, a small budget, and a willingness to figure things out as she went. In thi
Short-Lived Blast: The Story Before Korn… and After Before Korn, there was LAPD. Before the tours, the fame, and the legacy, there were a group of kids from Bakersfield trying to figure it out as they went. In this episo
Ana Gallego’s career did not start with a clear title. It started with curiosity, hustle, and a willingness to say yes to whatever got her in the room. In this episode of Shady Characters, Ana shares her path from workin
The Legend and Legacy of Hank the Crank In this episode of Shady Characters, Kaikea Wilinski shares the deeply personal story behind a project that connects generations through speed, craftsmanship, and legacy. What bega
Kayden Muzila on Losing Everything and Starting Over In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with creative director and founder Kayden Muzila to unpack a story that goes far beyond branding, content, or creative
Get Me the Ball: The Vizzi Brothers on Building a Movement Through Sports Matt and Tim Vizzi sit down with Shady Characters to share the origin story behind Get Me the Ball and the deeper mindset that now fuels everythin
Legacy, Leadership, and the Future of the Acjachemen Nation In this episode of Shady Characters, Nathan K. Banda, Tribal Chairman of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, sits down for a deeply personal
Nate Raabe of RX3 Growth Partners steps into the shade to talk investing, athletes, and the hard realities behind influencer led businesses. We dig into why most influencer and athlete driven brands fail, the hidden risk
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with Lee Lizotte, founder of True Love Coffee, to talk about craft, community, and the quiet discipline of building something that actually matters. Lee’s journey into cof
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with Mechelle Lawrence-Adams, Executive Director of Mission San Juan Capistrano, to explore what it really means to steward 250 years of history while shaping its future.
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with multi-platinum artist, producer, and entrepreneur Ryan Shuck for a deep dive into music, reinvention, and building a modern creative business without gatekeepers. Rya
Christian Scott, Global Director of Sports Marketing at TravisMathew, joins Shady Characters to talk modern sports branding, athlete partnerships, and creative risk taking in golf culture. From left of center campaigns a
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with Jim Taylor, comedian, master of ceremonies, and the driving force behind San Juan Capistrano’s iconic Swallows Day Parade. Jim’s story is one of humor, hustle, and he
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with Linda Hakim, a true connector and community builder in South Orange County. Linda is the publisher behind three hyper-local magazines with Best Version Media, serves
In this episode of Shady Characters, we sit down with Jon Colburn, owner of Realtime AV—a high-end audio/video and smart home company based in San Juan Capistrano. Jon shares how a job at 14 (thanks to his speaker-engine
In this episode of Shady Characters, Danielle Braithwaite—founder of Variant Movement—shares her journey from aspiring professional dancer to studio owner, mentor, and working mom. Danielle opens up about career-altering
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Shady Characters is hosted by Thatch Creative. The show is categorised under business (arts) and has published 41 episodes.
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