Creator Method Podcast

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary Lipovetsky sits down with Diana Arango, co-founder and CEO of ChefPost, to unpack what it really takes to build a highly operational business, scale a marketplace, and use social media as a true growth engine. ChefPost connects busy individuals and families with vetted personal chefs on demand, offering everything from weekly meal prep to in-home dining experiences. Together, Gary and Diana break down the reality of building a business while raising a family, and why balance often comes in seasons rather than perfect consistency. Diana shares how her journey began in Colombia, where she launched and exited her first business in luxury construction finishings before moving to New York to pursue a master’s in international business and trade law. The conversation dives into the origin story of ChefPost, which was born from Diana’s own frustration as a working mother trying to find a trusted chef or home cook who could help her family eat better without adding more stress to her life. What started as a personal need has now grown into a multi-city platform built around trust, hospitality, and convenience. Gary and Diana also explore the hidden complexity behind marketplace businesses, including how ChefPost vets chefs, maintains a consistent branded experience, expands into new cities, and balances both sides of the marketplace: supply and demand. Diana explains why building a company like ChefPost requires more than technology; it requires culture, community, and a deep understanding of the customer experience. The episode then shifts into a powerful strategy session on social media, founder-led content, and why many entrepreneurs are too focused on selling at the bottom of the funnel. Gary explains why founders need to stop creating only conversion-driven content and start building awareness, trust, and brand affinity through consistent, repeatable content formats. Gary also breaks down how Diana can use ChefPost’s chefs, food experiences, customer stories, and behind-the-scenes moments to create content that does more than promote a service. Instead, it can build a brand people trust before they are ready to buy. This episode is a practical conversation about entrepreneurship, marketplace growth, founder-led content, family, burnout, and the future of service-based businesses. If you are a founder, creator, or business owner trying to turn social media into real business growth, this episode will show you why content is no longer optional. Apply for Creator Method: https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi Follow Diana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianarango?igsh=ZzFpa3dnNWhjbDR1 Follow Gary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/ Timestamps: 00:00 Can You Build a Business, Raise Kids, and Not Burn Out? 02:00 Diana Arango’s Early Entrepreneurial Journey 03:30 Building Her First Business in Colombia 05:30 Why Young Entrepreneurs Take Bigger Risks 07:00 From Law School to Entrepreneurship 08:30 Moving to New York and Meeting Her Husband 12:00 The Origin of ChefPost 15:00 Solving a Real Problem for Busy Families 17:00 How ChefPost Works 18:00 The Operational Complexity Behind ChefPost 19:30 Scaling a Marketplace Business 21:30 Building a Branded ChefPost Experience 23:00 Training Chefs Through Culture and Hospitality 24:30 Diana’s Growth Goals for ChefPost 26:00 What Marketing Works in 2026 28:00 Using Social Media and DMs to Build Relationships 30:00 Why Founders Live at the Bottom of the Funnel 31:00 Building Awareness, Trust, and Brand Affinity 34:00 Why ChefPost Needs Repeatable Content Formats 36:00 Consistency, Continuity, and Founder-Led Content 39:00 Making Content a Business Priority 41:00 Turning Organic Content Into Paid Growth 44:00 Why Content Results Are Hard to Track 47:00 Removing Founders From Operations to Create More 50:00 Building in Public as a Founder 52:00 Using Customer Pain Points as Content 54:00 Why Founders Should Talk Directly to Customers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Rachel sits down with Dr. Bisleen Attli, a naturopathic doctor and mental wellness expert, who has built a fast-growing, deeply engaged audience by combining nervous system education, real-life experience, and an intentional content strategy. After navigating her own mental health challenges and transitioning from patient to practitioner, Dr. Bisleen has grown a thriving clinical practice and a community of over 200,000 followers without chasing trends or virality. Together, they unpack the intersection of mental health, nervous system regulation, and sustainable creator growth. Dr. Bisleen shares her journey from being prescribed “happy pills” as a teenager to taking her health into her own hands, discovering naturopathic medicine, and ultimately using social media as a tool to scale impact, not just views. Rachel and Dr. Bisleen break down why overachieving doesn’t fix burnout, how creators unknowingly dysregulate their nervous systems, and why boredom, consistency, and capacity are critical to long-term success. They explore the realities of building a professional brand online, balancing credibility with authenticity, and why being booked and busy matters more than going viral. This conversation dives deep into practical creator strategy, including finding your niche through experimentation, building authority-driven content, creating simple repeatable formats, mastering hooks, and using intentional systems to grow both a platform and a business. Dr. Bisleen also shares how a simple Mental Health Month content series sparked explosive growth and what creators can learn from it. This episode is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from doing everything, but from doing the right things well. If you’re a creator, professional, or entrepreneur looking to build sustainably, regulate your nervous system, and grow with purpose, this episode will completely shift how you think about content, consistency, and success. Apply for Creator Method https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Follow Dr. Bisleen Attli on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbisleen?igsh=MWUyYXBrNWZpNDdn Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Bisleen’s Mental Health Journey 02:10 Being Prescribed Medication at 16 and Feeling Lost 05:00 Why Overachieving Doesn’t Fix Mental Health 07:45 From Hospitalization to Taking Health Into Her Own Hands 10:40 Discovering Naturopathic Medicine 12:50 Medication vs Lifestyle and Capacity-Based Healing 15:30 Why One-Size-Fits-All Solutions Don’t Work 17:40 Entering Social Media as a Professional 20:10 Miss World Canada, Confidence, and Early Content Creation 23:00 Building a Practice Through Social Media 26:10 Why Virality Isn’t the Goal for Professionals 29:00 Finding a Niche Through Experimentation 32:10 The Content Mistake That Slowed Growth 35:20 How Mental Health Month Sparked Explosive Growth 38:30 Simple Formats, Hooks, and Consistency 41:40 Why Perfection Hurts Creators 44:30 Nervous System Regulation in a Dysregulated World 47:40 The Three Keys: Silence, Stillness, Slowness 50:30 Micro-Moments to Calm Your Nervous System 53:20 Creator Burnout, Dopamine, and Phone Addiction 56:10 Why Boredom Fuels Creativity 59:10 Balancing Practice, Content, and Capacity 1:02:30 Systems, Planning, and Sustainable Growth 1:05:40 Authority, Trust, and Building a Professional Brand 1:08:50 Personal vs Professional Content Boundaries 1:12:00 Final Advice for Creators and Professionals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary sits down with his 11-year-old son, Benjamin Lipovetsky, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about what it is really like growing up in a creator household. Together, they unpack the questions so many creator parents quietly wrestle with. Is growing up online harmful? Do kids feel pressure to perform? Where should boundaries exist between family life and content? Benjamin shares in his own words how appearing in content has shaped his confidence, friendships, and understanding of the world, and why his experience challenges many adult assumptions about kids and social media. The conversation explores the difference between consent and obligation, why being asked matters, and how autonomy builds trust. They also dive into how kids actually perceive fame, attention, and visibility, why embarrassment often lives more in parents than children, and how open communication creates emotional safety in a public-facing life. Beyond social media, Benjamin reflects on creativity, communication, artificial intelligence, influence, and the future of content itself, offering insight that feels far beyond his years. This episode is not about parenting perfectly, but about parenting consciously in a digital-first world that is evolving faster than anyone expected. This conversation is essential listening for creators, entrepreneurs, and parents navigating visibility, family, and boundaries in the age of social media. If you are building a personal brand while raising kids, or wondering how this generation is actually being shaped by the internet, this episode will challenge, reassure, and expand how you think about modern childhood. Apply for Creator Methodhttps://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Follow Valeria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and why this conversation matters 02:20 Growing up in a creator household 06:10 Is being online embarrassing for kids 10:45 Friends, school, and visibility 15:30 Consent, boundaries, and being asked 21:10 Confidence, creativity, and communication 27:40 Fame, recognition, and public attention 33:20 What kids really think about content creation 39:10 AI, influence, and the future generation 45:30 Parenting, trust, and final takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, host Rachel Ostro sits down with Alexa Tepperman and Aja Zylberberg, the creative force behind some of Creator Method’s most impactful summits and in-person experiences. As the founders of Duet Events, Alexa and Aja bring years of experience designing events that blend strategy, creativity, and human connection to build rooms that actually drive growth. Together, Rachel, Alexa, and Aja unpack why events are one of the most underrated growth tools for creators and founders today. They break down why events are often overcomplicated, what creators get wrong about scale and budget, and how starting small with intention can lead to outsized impact. The conversation examines the distinction between events that merely appear impressive and those that genuinely foster trust, community, and lasting business value. Alexa and Aja pull back the curtain on what really goes into planning high-impact experiences, from guest curation and staffing to timelines, budgets, and brand perception. They explain how events can open doors to partnerships, shift how brands view creators, and serve as powerful content engines that fuel growth long after the event ends. The episode also explores entrepreneurship, motherhood, balance, and how life experiences shape the way Alexa and Aja approach both business and creativity. If you’re a creator or founder thinking about bringing your community offline, this conversation offers a clear, strategic framework for doing it with confidence and intention. Apply for Creator Method:https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Why Creators Are Sleeping on Events 02:00 Alexa & Aja’s Origin Story 06:00 What Makes Creator Method Events Different 09:00 Small Events vs Big Summits 13:00 Why Events Build Trust Faster Than Content 17:00 Guest Curation & Human Connection 22:00 Turning Events Into Real Business ROI 27:00 How Brands See Creators After Events 32:00 What Makes an Event Feel Premium 38:00 Common Event Mistakes Creators Make 44:00 Capturing Events for Long-Term Growth 50:00 How to Start Your First Creator Event 56:00 Final Takeaways on Building Rooms With Intention Follow Rachel Ostro: https://www.instagram.com/rachostro?igsh=cXpwZjltdnZtYmds Follow Alexa Tepperman: https://www.instagram.com/alexatepperman?igsh=eGppZnN5dWJpYWox Follow Aja Zylberberg: https://www.instagram.com/ajazylberberg?igsh=MW92eGpuMGg2ajgxNA== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary sits down with Dr. Daniel Yadegar, triple board certified physician, Harvard and Weill Cornell trained cardiologist, longevity expert, biotech leader, and one of the most trusted medical minds shaping the future of human performance. With decades of experience treating high profile patients, building integrative medical practices, and advising in the longevity and biotech space, Dr. Yadegar brings a rare blend of advanced science, holistic philosophy, and real world practicality. Together, Gary and Daniel dive into one of the biggest challenges facing creators today: the hidden health costs of constant output. Daniel breaks down why creators crash, the biological signs your body gives before burnout hits, and the overlooked inputs that determine your energy, creativity, and longevity. He explains the dangers of dysregulation, the critical role of sleep, why mindfulness is non-negotiable for high performers, and how stress physically ages your body and your appearance faster than you think. Dr. Yadegar also shares the personal story behind his passion for medicine, from fleeing Iran as a child refugee, to growing up in the Dominican Republic, to becoming one of the most respected clinicians in the longevity world. He opens up about being a single father through IVF and surrogacy, balancing an intense career with raising two young kids, and the mindset shifts that guide the way he lives, works, and builds community. This conversation goes deep into creator burnout, self worth, the science of sustainable creativity, the psychology behind imposter syndrome, and how to build a long, healthy, fulfilling career without sacrificing your mental or physical wellbeing. If you are a creator, founder, or high performer of any kind, this episode will fundamentally change how you think about your health, your habits, and your future. Apply for Creator Method:https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Daniels Background 02:00 Fleeing Iran and Growing Up as a Refugee 05:00 Harvard, Weill Cornell and Triple Board Certification 08:00 Why Creators Burn Out: The Biological Truth 10:30 Output vs Input and What Really Causes Burnout 12:00 How to Catch Burnout Before It Happens 15:00 Sleep, Stress and Dysregulation Explained 18:00 The Markers Your Body Gives When You Are Overwired 21:00 Why Mindfulness Is a Performance Tool 24:00 You Are the Product: Protect Yourself 27:00 Longevity, Creativity and Building a 20 Year Career 30:00 The Science of Feeling Off 33:00 Why Stress Ages You Faster 36:00 Muscle, Movement and Nutrition for Long Term Health 40:00 Parenting, Purpose and Living with Intention 44:00 Redefining Success Through the Lens of Longevity 48:00 What Is Next for Dr. Yadegar Follow Dr. Daniel Yadegar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanyadegar?igsh=ZnFsYmwzeDZ4NjV6 Follow Gary on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garylipovetsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary sits down with Xenia Dmitrovic, a former tennis prodigy turned model, actress, stunt performer, and emerging creator whose extraordinary life story proves that your past can become your greatest creative power. Raised in Serbia during wartime and shaped by hardship, loss, and reinvention, Xenia now blends sport, fashion, and storytelling into content that’s raw, expressive, and deeply human. After losing her father at just 14 and watching her tennis career disappear overnight, Xenia was forced to rebuild her identity from the ground up. At 17, she left Serbia with nothing but determination, moving to China alone before eventually landing in the United States on a full athletic scholarship. Today, she uses the resilience forged in those early years to fuel her creative voice and inspire others to own their stories. Xenia opens up about the pressure of growing up in a culture where you’re expected to be “everything or nothing,” the trauma she carried into adulthood, and the moment Gary held up a mirror that changed how she viewed her own accomplishments. She shares the fears that held her back from showing her real story online, how she overcame criticism and anonymity-driven hate on YouTube, and why embracing vulnerability has been the key to unlocking her artistic identity. This conversation dives deep into what it really takes to step into your power as a creator: how to build a brand rooted in authenticity, why your lived experiences matter more than your credentials, the importance of artistry over perfection, and how sharing your truth creates real connection and community. Xenia also discusses her mission-driven nonprofit initiative to bring tennis access to kids around the world. Apply for Creator Method: https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Xenia’s Story 02:00 Growing Up in Serbia During War 05:00 Losing Her Father & Her Tennis Career 08:30 Leaving Home at 17 to Start Over 12:00 The YouTube Backlash That Made Her Hide 16:10 Gary’s “Mirror Moment” That Changed Everything 20:30 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Creator 25:00 Turning Hardship Into Creative Power 30:00 Why Artistry Matters More Than Tactics 36:00 Building a Personal Brand Through Storytelling 42:00 Xenia’s Mission: Bringing Tennis to Kids 48:00 The Future of Xenia’s Creative Journey Follow Xenia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniadmitrovic?igsh=OXl2M3N2cXE4a3pk Follow Gary on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garylipovetsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Creator Method Podcast, Gary sits down with Dale Stabler and Annabel Lawee, entrepreneurs, creators, and co-founders of We Are More Than Moms, a fast-growing platform redefining modern motherhood through honesty, identity, and community. In this conversation, Dale and Annabel open up about how becoming moms reshaped their ambition, identity, and careers, and what inspired them to create a community for women who feel stuck, unseen, or overwhelmed by the pressures of doing it all. They share how We Are More Than Moms grew from voice notes to a movement, the power of storytelling in building trust online, and how creators can turn lived experience into meaningful impact. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a personal brand while raising a family, why community is a creator’s greatest asset, and how to turn motherhood’s identity shift into your competitive advantage. If you’ve ever struggled to balance purpose, ambition, and parenthood, this conversation will make you feel seen. Apply for Creator Method: https://creatormethod.com/ Follow Creator Method on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creator.method/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bjs61g10V8MEBjg2pfJFi?si=1a8b57227c8b41d7 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Their Story 02:10 How Dale & Annabel Built Their Careers 06:30 Moving From New York to LA During the Pandemic 09:00 The Identity Shift That Happens After Motherhood 13:20 Balancing Ambition, Family & Personal Purpose 17:40 Why Community Is the Missing Piece for Most Moms 21:50 From Voice Notes to a Movement: Birth of More Than Moms 26:00 The Power of Sharing Your Story Online 32:40 Building a Brand From Real Life Experience 38:10 How Motherhood Creates Better Entrepreneurs 44:00 What’s Next for We Are More Than Moms Follow We Are More Than Moms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearemorethanmoms/ YouTUbe: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreMoreThanMoms Follow Gary on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garylipovetsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices