In Episode 4 of the In Motion Podcast, Kyle Barnes sits down with Cooper Scott to talk about what it actually looks like to grow as a creative when you didn’t come up through a traditional path.

Cooper breaks down what “being a creator” means when you’re from a place where that word wasn’t even in the vocabulary, and how photo and video became the tool that opened doors, rooms, and relationships he never thought he’d have access to. From there, they get into the thing almost every creative deals with but rarely says out loud, imposter syndrome, why it doesn’t really go away if you’re improving, and how to keep it from overriding your action.

They also talk about learning on the fly, getting thrown into bigger sets, realizing there isn’t some secret sauce behind the people you admire, and why most creatives don’t need to disappear for three months to “get better,” they just need more reps. The conversation hits on positioning, personal branding, and why brands are increasingly choosing creators who can make great work and communicate it, not just “influencers” chasing attention.

If you’re a shooter, editor, freelancer, or agency creative trying to level up without feeling like you need permission first, this one’s for you.

In this solo episode of the Net Positive Podcast, Sam Coates breaks down how creative style is actually built over time. Not trends. Not aesthetics. Not copying what’s working online.

He walks through the five stages most creators move through, from starting with limited gear, to upgrading equipment, to the point where style stops being accidental and becomes intentional. Sam also talks about why real creative style has to be transferable in order to scale, and how niching too deeply into the outdoor industry almost boxed his business into a corner.

This episode is for shooters, editors, and creatives trying to find their own lane without burning out or capping their growth.

In this solo episode of the In Motion Podcast, Kyle Barnes reflects on what happens when building a business comes at the cost of personal identity.

After a demanding fall in 2024 filled with nonstop travel and client work at Drifters Media, Kyle shares lessons from burnout, lost momentum, and realizing that turning your passion into your job isn’t always the blessing it seems. From missing a planned marathon to stepping away from hunting, he breaks down how neglecting personal goals can quietly impact professional performance.

The episode explores how shifting toward smaller, more attainable personal goals in 2025 helped rebuild momentum, restore identity, and create a more sustainable approach to business.