What does it *really* take to build something from scratch?

In this episode of *From Draft to Dollars*, I sit down with Jonas a founder, strategist, and full-time visionary, for a raw conversation about what it costs to bet on a creative vision that might never “make it.”

We talk:

* How to tell the difference between **vision and delusion**

* The emotional cost of building before anyone else believes

* **Risk vs reward** when the payoff could take years

* Balancing what you love vs what people actually want

If you’re a creative, founder, or builder trying to make something out of nothing, this one’s for you. No easy answers. Just real talk from someone in the arena.

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https://soul-atlas.com/

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What if your purpose doesn’t come in a single package?

In this episode of From Draft to Dollars, host Blessing Azugama sits down with Alicia Iwuoha a UX designer, forex trader, and writer to unpack what it really means to be a creative who doesn’t fit in just one box.

From battling public perception to building sustainable routines across wildly different skill sets, Alicia shares how she balances it all — without shrinking to fit expectations.

This one is for the “too much” creatives. The code switchers. The ones building custom blueprints because no template fits.

🎧 You’ll hear:

Why picking one thing isn’t always the answer

The myth of “focus” in a multi-passionate world

How writing still holds power in data-driven industries

What “productive chaos” looks like behind the scenes

like and share with someone who’s tired of choosing just one dream.

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So many creatives want the bag and we get it but what if the work you didn’t get paid for is what sets you up for everything else?

In this episode, host Blessing Azugama sits down with writer and storyteller Dee to talk about the underrated power of volunteering and internships in your creative journey. They break down how to tell when a free gig is worth it, how to avoid being exploited, and how those “unpaid” seasons can unlock real confidence, connections, and even cash later.

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about working for free, or unsure how to build experience when no one’s hiring this one’s for you.

🎧 Topics we cover:

Dee’s first volunteer writing gig and what it taught her

The “used vs useful” debate around free work

Green flags for volunteer roles that actually grow you

How to stay motivated when the money isn’t there (yet)

What giving your time freely can teach you about yourself

This isn’t charity. It’s a strategy.

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Dee

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Another vulnerable episode.

Hope you love this one.

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From Idea to Investment: Grant Writing & Strategy for Creatives and Startups

How do you fund your vision without burning out or selling out?

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and storyteller Handel to unpack the real strategy behind securing grants, pitching sponsors, and using storytelling to unlock funding as a creative or early-stage founder. We talk about the power of writing, common mistakes to avoid, and the mindset needed to keep going after rejection.

Whether you're trying to get your first grant or level up your funding game — this one's for you.

📌 Topics We Cover:

Where to actually find grants and sponsorships

Making your pitch stand out

Why storytelling is a funding superpower

Rejection, resilience, and staying strategic

Practical tools and advice for turning ideas into income

🎧 Press play — your funding game is about to level up.

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https://linktr.ee/handeladeiza

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Today we are diving into something that has been on my heart and probably yours too.

it's for those asking themselves why am I even doing this anymore?

is it burnout or boredom?

what's really draining us at our jobs?

is it creative burnout or quiet quitting?

let's get into it.

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Thanks for listening.

Talking about our love for fiction.

I had a nice time with my co-host from Tea talks with Nini and Bee.

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Tea talks with Nini and Bee

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Thanks for listening.

🔊 This is not a perfect podcast intro. But it’s a real one.

I hit record.

No script. No edits. No background music.

Just me. My voice. And the truth.

🎧 In this raw episode, I talk about:

Why I started this podcast as a creative in the messy middle

What it means to turn drafts (ideas) into dollars (impact + income)

The power of showing up before you feel ready

all in four minutes.

From Draft to Dollars is not just for writers. It’s for anyone building something real from scratch , creatives, founders, storytellers, freelancers, and everyone in between.

This is the behind-the-scenes audio journal I wish existed when I was just starting.

So if you’ve ever felt scared to begin,

or unsure of your voice,

or stuck between version 1 and version 100…

Start here.