Joining us on this week's episode of Bad Posture are Rohit Reddi and Rahul Chittipeddi of AlbumTradingCards, a group of 4 friends aiming to become the official trading card partner of the music industry. Sports cards have existed for 100+ years, and ATC wants to make that happen for music.

If you're here for the first time, the mission of this show is to help you grow and heal into the most authentic version of yourself by listening to stories of how creative visionaries like Grammy-winning musicians, filmmakers, and start-up founders are attempting to do the same, with actionable takeaways packed throughout each episode. 

If you're interested in the following, this episode is for you:

- The challenges of starting a business with your friends (and why it's still worth it)

- Having multiple, non-linear dreams (like start-ups and screenwriting)

- Managing the egos and conflicts within a company

- How to prioritize and manage your time more effectively

- Overcoming perfectionism as a creative

- Confronting the fear of failure 

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Joining us on this week’s episode is Casper Sage (real name Cooper Shelton), a rising artist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While barely out of his teens, the 21 year-old student at Nashville's Belmont University carries himself with the emotional depth and philosophical wisdom of a man twice his age, writing with a sense of nostalgia shocking for someone still in the prime of their youth. 

Over the past few years, the innate authenticity of this young artist's work has started to gain recognition with fellow students and fans alike, leading to sold-out shows, millions of streams, and coveted playlist placements.

Topics covered in this episode include (in order): 

• The college debate for aspiring professional artists
• The difference between "who" and "what" you are
• Cooper's musical roots, including an all-star cast of middle school music teachers
• Why creating the best work only matters if you can effectively get people to engage with it
• The ideal balance of input vs. output as an artist
• Amateurism vs. Professionalism
• How to be intentional with your work and life
• How to keep yourself accountable
• The romanticization of depression (especially, among young artists)
• The hamster wheel of social media and how to sustainably share your work
• Why he doesn't mind the Frank Ocean comparisons
• Must-reads for aspiring artists
• And much more

As always, whether you’re an artist yourself, an entrepreneur, someone who works in the arts, or really just a human being interested in self-development, healing, and actualization, this episode has something for you.

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Joining us on this week’s episode is Matt Schonfeld, the Founder, Executive Producer, and Host of the music discovery platform NOT 97, now in the 9th season of its flagship podcast, produced and distributed in partnership with The Orchard & Human Re Sources. Schonfeld manages the rising singer/songwriter and producer Cleo Reed who recently released their debut album “Root Cause.” Outside of music, Schonfeld can be found at the dog park with his 2 year old hound DOOM, R&Ding breakfast recipes for his future diner, or climbing walls at the rock gym. 

Topics covered in this episode include (in order): 

• What to expect on this current season of NOT 97
• Matt’s journalistic background studying American history through the lens of culture
• Your responsibilities when working with or covering a culture you don’t belong to
• What pushed Matt to therapy for the first time
• Getting the most out of therapy on the days when you actually feel good
• Why Matt fell in love with cooking (specifically, breakfast)
• How to have better conversations (the art of the interview)
• How to support your favorite artists
• Much more!

As always, whether you’re an artist yourself, an entrepreneur, someone who works in the arts, or really just a human being interested in self-development, healing, and actualization, this episode has something for you.

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