Ep.010 - Josh Horton - Dharma Beer, Conspiracies and Prioritizing Story Over Status

In this episode, Josh joins Brad and Dustin to talk about the highs, lows, and existential crises behind running a creative conference today. From calling out “designfluencers” to chasing real, human stories on stage, Josh shares why the best speakers aren’t always the most famous.But don't worry, they also dive into important things like UFO conspiracies, wild Memphis experiences, and why post-pandemic creatives are craving connection, but not always showing up for it. Funny, honest, and full of “I feel that” moments, this conversation hits hard for anyone trying to stay inspired in mid-career creative life.Join the Creative Slash Patreon Want more than just the episode? Join our free Patreon community for: • Early episode access • Behind-the-scenes content • Bonus clips and tools • A space to connect with fellow creatives It’s free, fun, and helps keep the podcast ad-free. Join the Creative Slash Community Brad Woodard Brad is an illustrator and designer behind Brave the Woods, a full-service studio working with clients like Nickelodeon, Target, USPS, and NASA. His bold, playful style and heart-led storytelling shine through everything from brand campaigns to children’s books. View Brave the Woods Dustin Lee Dustin is the founder of RetroSupply, a shop for retro-inspired brushes, textures, and digital tools used by tens of thousands of creatives — from indie artists to major studios. He shares what it’s really like to run a creative business while keeping it small, weird, and intentional. View RetroSupply Credits Audio/video editing: Clara Wright Cover art: Brad WoodardIntro animation: Seth AustinIntro music: “Snakes and Fire” (Instrumental) by Pär Hagström

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