Ep 207 Fletch - Going Global: Building New Orleans’ Creative Infrastructure

Описание: In this episode of Another Podcast, we sit down with Fletch, the mind behind Going Global, to talk about work–life balance, coaching his son, and building real infrastructure for New Orleans artists — not just vibes, but systems and opportunities.

Fletch shares how he went from a blue-collar plant job and hanging in the trap to interning under heavy hitters, managing artists, and eventually co-creating Going Global with the late DJ Wavy Z (RIP). He breaks down how their studio became a community hub, why diversity in New Orleans is a superpower, and what it means to be a bridge between local talent and bigger stages.

We get into:
Balancing family, coaching, and creativity without burning out
Coaching his son in football & hoops and the dad/coach struggle
The origin of Going Global and honoring DJ Wavy Z’s legacy
Why diversity and a no-ego policy matter at shows and venues
Merch & dropshipping as a real bag for independent artists
Using AI as a tool (graphics, editing) but drawing the line at AI music
Artopia, House of Blues, and what happens when ego tanks a movement
The new Christmas on Freret show + toy & jacket drive at Another Bar
Relaunching the Global Goods Store on January 1st

If you’re an artist, promoter, coach, or anyone trying to build something in your city, this episode is all about community, consistency, and doing the work long after the COVID creator bubble popped.

Enjoy the ride!

🧥🎁 Christmas on Freret (Toy & Jacket Drive)

Event: Christmas on Freret
Where: Another Bar (New Orleans, LA)
What: Free show + toy & jacket drive

Bring a toy for kids in the neighborhood

Bring a jacket/coat for the homeless as the weather gets cold

Pull up, grab a drink, support local artists, and help us give back.

🛍️ Global Goods Store

🔗 Connect with Fletch & Going Global

Instagram links:
  / producedbygoingglobal  
  / thegoingglobalagency  
  / thegoingglobalstudios  

YouTube: Going Global Studios
   / @goingglobalstudios  

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01:02 – Work–Life Balance & Being Pulled in Three Directions
03:45 – Coaching, Fatherhood & Choosing the Right Battles
06:12 – Fletch’s Podcast Past & Why He Might Bring It Back
07:40 – The Origin Story of Going Global
10:55 – Leaving the Trap & Building a Real Brand
14:22 – Honoring DJ Wavy Z & Carrying the Legacy
17:01 – Diversity in New Orleans & Community Over Ego
19:45 – Merch, Dropshipping & Teaching Artists to Monetize
22:30 – Using AI for Creation (But Not for Music)
24:55 – The Rise & Fall of Arttopia
27:42 – Could Arttopia Return? New Possibilities at Another Bar
29:10 – Christmas on Freret: Toy & Jacket Drive Announcement
31:18 – Building Infrastructure for NOLA Artists Post-COVID
33:40 – Final Words: Keeping Your Heart Global

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