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From broke film school dropout to directing Britney, Eminem, and Taylor Swift, Joseph Kahn has seen it all. In this episode, we break down his rise from Texas rap videos to the top of the industry. We talk about how to sell success before you have it, why directors are the best…
At just 23, Josh feared one mistake could end his choreography career. But Chris Brown didn’t walk away, he leaned in and taught him everything. What started as a job turned into a bond. Chris Brown saw potential in Josh and helped him grow, step by step.
Filming and editing dance is an art form of its own! In this clip, Josh and Arrad reflect on working with legends like @chrisbrownofficial and how those experiences shaped their approach to filmmaking, movement, and choreography.
Freelancers, dancers, creatives: looking fly won’t matter if you can’t afford gas to the audition. The freelance life looks glamorous, but without a plan, the money runs out fast. It’s not just talent...it’s how you sustain the dream.
Josh’s first artist was Austin Mahone, and he turned down Usher to stay loyal. Him and Austin were both just starting out. Became friends. And still are. Then came Jamaica Craft, a legend who opened the doors to Usher, Ciara, Ne-Yo, Lloyd… But when she asked Josh to dance for…
If you're a dancer dealing with constant rejection, listen up. It’s not just about flashy moves like toe stalls: it’s about energy, confidence, and walking in like you belong. Josh breaks down how he used to book auditions by showing up with fearless self-belief and leaving…
He does it all. Introducing your favorite choreographer / creative / dancer: JOSH SMITH. Episode out now, full episode link is in our bio!
At just 23, Josh Smith was choreographing for the biggest names in music: Chris Brown, Usher, BTS, Ciara, and more. But his journey started way outside the industry playbook. In this raw and powerful episode, Josh opens up about being rejected, breaking into the dance world with…
I used my freelance income to build a side hustle that pays me every month. Freelancing gave me the money, and investing gave me my time back. I strongly believe that every freelancer should try to create avenues of consistent income for themselves so they don’t have to…
The traditional "commercial director" is slowly being replaced by the "creator." If you're in denial, I'm sorry to tell you that the truth hurts. I do think there's a world where both will coexist, but I think in the next 5 years we're going to see a massive shift from brands who…
If you don’t have a portfolio that sells, you won’t work. This isn’t about talent. It’s about strategy. Find your niche and build to win.
With no gatekeepers and unlimited talent, the film game has changed forever. Are you ready to adapt? I went from unpaid gigs to full-time directing. Here are the exact steps to build your filmmaking career.
Your path to becoming unstoppable in music starts with one thing: experience. Want to be a killer engineer or producer? You better be willing to get your hands dirty and learn this way.
What’s the price of success? For him, it was almost his life. Late nights. No sleep. Drugs to stay awake. Then... a heart attack in his twenties. This story hits hard.
In this unfiltered episode, Seeno shares his journey from visiting Persian radio studios as a kid to managing some of the music industry's biggest names. We talk late-night burnout, risking it all for your dream, and the one crypto trade that could’ve changed everything. If…
If you think this robot is just for stunts, think again. It’s the future of cinematography, whether you like it or not.
AI is turning filmmaking into a one-person job. Editing used to take hours, and now you can make a whole film solo with AI. A movie that once cost $1M to make? Now it’s just a few software subscriptions away.
In 5 years, AI won’t just write code, it will fix your toilet, fight fires, and take your job. We’re not ready for a world where being a firefighter is… obsolete.
The unfortunate truth is that AI will replace your job whether you like it or not. Here's my theory.