The conversation explores Alan’s evolution from urban planning student to internationally recognized visual storyteller. He reflects on creative influences like Antoni Gaudí, and how consistency—in both aesthetic and process—became the foundation of his creative brand.

Alan offers practical insights into navigating high-level brand partnerships, maintaining authenticity, and mentoring emerging creators. He also speaks candidly about the pressures of content creation, the mental toll of constant output, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a strong creative team.

From managing a global network of collaborators to launching one-on-one workshops, Alan’s thoughtful and grounded approach provides valuable takeaways for anyone navigating the modern content economy.

Whether you’re a creator, strategist, or simply curious about the business of creativity, this episode is packed with actionable insights, real talk, and inspiration from one of the most consistent voices in visual storytelling.

Morgan shares his journey from being a musician to pursuing graduate school in Canadian history and eventually starting the Old Toronto Series as a hobby. This led to significant growth on social media platforms, especially Facebook, where his content has attracted over a million followers across Canada. He emphasizes the organic nature of his growth and sponsorships, largely driven by his passion for history and ability to create content that resonates with a broad audience.

The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities of working with brands, the importance of genuine content, and the potential risks of relying on social media platforms that can change or disappear. Morgan highlights the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 as a crucial tool for content creation, praising its ease of use and quality.

Throughout the episode, Morgan, Bonar, and David discuss the value of historical content, the balance between entertaining and educational material, and the significance of personal connections and introductions in the content creation industry.

I caught up with Bryan and discuss the importance of keeping connected during this time of uncertainty and how he’s used Instagram and Zoom as a way to help his 12.5K followers not lose sight of their goals. Bryan has to continually develop and create unique content, which can create stress and anxiety as he tries to stand apart in an already supersaturated content world.

This week, we caught up with Live-streaming master Alex Lindsay of 090 Media and discussed some of the ins and outs of live-streaming and what it all means as we navigate these unprecedented times.