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From Vision to Creation

From Vision to Creation

Di: Alexander Schmieding
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 Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding. New episodes every Wednesday. Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • Jennifer Miller Hammel on Bridging Classical Music and Video Games & Taking the Scary Path

    Jennifer Miller Hammel on Bridging Classical Music and Video Games & Taking the Scary Path
    Feb 19 2026
    In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with classical broadcaster, vocalist, and creator Jennifer Miller Hammel for a fascinating conversation about reinvention, creative advocacy, and why video game music belongs in the concert hall. Jennifer shares the story of leaving the East Coast for Los Angeles to chase a dream as a session singer—taking every gig she could, building community through connections, and learning firsthand that momentum often comes from saying “yes” before you feel ready. From caroling groups in Dickens costumes to studio sessions for indie games, she explains how each chapter shaped the career that followed. We also dive into Jennifer’s unexpected pivot into radio—how a single holiday greeting recording revealed a new path, what it takes to become an engaging storyteller with only your voice, and why she ultimately moved from news to classical broadcasting after the 2016 election. Along the way, Jennifer opens up about the importance of being your own advocate, especially as a woman in classical media, and how criticism can often be a signal that you’re pushing culture forward. At the center of this conversation is Arcade—Jennifer’s 24/7 stream that blends orchestral video game music, classical pieces used in games, and modern classical works with the same emotional DNA. She explains the resistance she faced when pitching it, how she reframed the project to connect with a traditional classical audience, and what it means to build something “polarizing” that turns into a bridge between generations. Jennifer also reframes how we think about the great composers, sharing her belief that if Handel (or Mozart) were alive today, they’d be writing for PlayStation—because composers have always followed the work, and video games are one of the most powerful storytelling mediums in entertainment. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding In this interview, you’ll learn: What it really looks like to move across the country and build a creative career from scratch Why “community” is often the missing ingredient for anyone trying to break into a new world The moment Jennifer realized her voice belonged behind the mic—not only onstage How her performance background shaped her approach to storytelling in broadcasting What Arcade is, how it works, and why orchestral game music fits naturally beside classical repertoire How Jennifer curated Arcade and what qualifies as “classical” in the gaming world Why “polarizing” ideas often just need a new perspective to land with the right audience A powerful story about Arcade inspiring a lifelong classical listener to play her first video game—and reconnect with family The case for video games as a major artistic and economic force in entertainment Jennifer’s biggest lesson: take the scary path, and think long-term when fear shows up Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/jenmillerradio/ https://www.instagram.com/classicalcalifornia/ https://www.kusc.org/schedule?stream=CC8_S01 https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreation https://www.tiktok.com/@fromvisiontocreation https://www.instagram.com/alexschmieding https://x.com/fvtcpodcast Subscribe for more conversations with visionaries turning ideas into reality. This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement — a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, website design, email campaigns, and more. Learn more at www.properplacement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Isan Elba on Turning Beauty PR Excess Into Dignity & Building Beauty Forward

    Isan Elba on Turning Beauty PR Excess Into Dignity & Building Beauty Forward
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with creator and founder Isan Elba for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven entrepreneurship, circular beauty, and what it really takes to build a solution for a problem the industry has ignored for years. Isan shares how she went from being a young content creator receiving endless PR packages—until her home started feeling like a “mini Sephora”—to realizing the overwhelming excess wasn’t just her problem, but a systemic issue across the beauty ecosystem. She walks us through the moment the question shifted from “Where do I donate this?” to “How do we redesign the entire process so this doesn’t become waste?”—and how that led to Beauty Access (the parent innovation lab) and Beauty Forward (the tech-enabled redistribution system built to get unused, unopened products into the hands of women and communities who need them most). We also dive into what it’s like building a nonprofit without a business degree or institutional backing, the realities of navigating leadership at 23, and why Isan believes you’re never truly “ready”—you just have to start. Plus, she breaks down the tech: why no existing inventory system fit the scale of the problem, how they built their own scanning and tracking backbone, and how data can help brands make smarter gifting decisions (and reduce waste at the source). We also talk about Isan’s musical journey—how she “accidentally” became a DJ, why she calls it her paid hobby, and how music gives her the creative reset that entrepreneurship can’t. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding In this interview, you’ll learn: How PR excess became the spark for a larger mission Why donating at scale isn’t simple—and what shelters actually need to make redistribution work How Beauty Forward’s courier + sorting model removes burden from both creators and shelters Why Isan built custom tech to track products, SKUs, and needs-based donation matching How redistribution data can help brands reduce overproduction and gift with intention What it takes to lead at 23—while still trying to live like a 23-year-old How to navigate people who care more about opportunity than impact How Isan thinks about sustainability beyond products—into culture, wellness, and values Why “you’re never going to be ready” is the mindset that changed her life The biggest lesson she’s learned so far: believing in herself (without needing perfection) Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/isanelba/https://www.tiktok.com/@isanelbahttps://www.beautyaccess.org/https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreationhttps://www.tiktok.com/@fromvisiontocreationhttps://www.instagram.com/alexschmiedinghttps://x.com/fvtcpodcast Subscribe for more conversations with visionaries turning ideas into reality. This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement — a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, website design, email campaigns, and more. Learn more at www.properplacement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 min
  • Brian Kosnar on Inheriting Mineral Classics at 17, The Golden Age of Mineral Collecting, and Why Nature Makes the Rarest Art on Earth

    Brian Kosnar on Inheriting Mineral Classics at 17, The Golden Age of Mineral Collecting, and Why Nature Makes the Rarest Art on Earth
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Brian Kosnar of Mineral Classics for a deep, fascinating conversation about one of the most misunderstood—and most mesmerizing—collector worlds on earth: high-end mineral specimens. Brian takes us inside a five-generation mining lineage, from Cornwall tin mines to Colorado gold country, and shares the origin story of Mineral Classics—named by his father in honor of the legendary European “old classics” that once defined the most valuable specimens in the world. He opens up about what it was really like taking over the family business at just 17 years old, learning under the shadow of a true mineral savant, and carrying a legacy forward while still finding his own identity as a dealer, collector, and educator. We also explore why minerals are fundamentally different from any other collectible—because they’re not made by humans. Brian breaks down what makes a specimen truly special, why there’s no “perfect 10” standard in mineral collecting, and how the internet transformed the hobby from a closed world into a global community. He shares insider perspective on Tucson—the biggest gem and mineral event on earth—plus the rare opportunity to see “The Great Phosphophyllite” on public display at Yale for a limited time. And in one of the most visual parts of the conversation, Brian brings out stunning specimens from his private collection—aquamarine, tourmaline, ruby from Mogok, and a historic Russian emerald on matrix—explaining what you’re actually looking at, why condition and crystal form matter, and why cutting certain pieces would be “criminal” because their value is greatest untouched. 🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding In this interview, you’ll learn: How Brian’s five-generation mining history shaped his life and career Why Mineral Classics was named in honor of Europe’s legendary “old classics” What it felt like taking over the family business at 17—and the pressure that came with it How Brian’s father trained him through constant “pop quizzes” on minerals, chemistry, and localities Why mineral collecting has no universal “perfect specimen” standard—and why that’s the magic How the internet changed the mineral world from gatekept to global Why minerals are truly “one-of-one” collectibles—and what separates specimens from “rocks” What Tucson really is (a month-long citywide series of 50+ shows) and how to experience it The best beginner resources: mindat.org, museums, and The Mineralogical Record How to think about value when there’s no “Kelley Blue Book” for minerals The wild story of a crystallized gold specimen traded for whiskey—and how it came back into the family Why Brian believes we’re living in the golden age of mineral collecting The #1 advice Brian would give his younger self Episode Resources: https://www.minclassics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mineralclassics https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreation https://www.tiktok.com/@fromvisiontocreation https://www.instagram.com/alexschmieding https://x.com/fvtcpodcast Email: brian@minclassics.com Mindat (mineral database): https://www.mindat.org/ The Mineralogical Record: https://www.mineralogicalrecord.com/ Subscribe for more conversations with visionaries turning ideas into reality. This podcast is brought to you by Proper Placement — a full-service marketing agency helping businesses grow through social media, paid advertising, website design, email campaigns, and more. Learn more at www.properplacement.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 49 min
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