Mike Squires: Appearing on MrBeast, Turning Down Jelly Roll & Rebuilding After Loss | Hey Stamford!

Описание: On this episode of the Hey Stamford! Podcast, we sit down with hometown creative Mike Squires—a filmmaker, musician, entrepreneur and community do-gooder — whose journey took him from making soccer and comedy videos on YouTube to directing music videos, launching his own business, and collaborating with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Mr. Beast. Mike opens up about overcoming personal adversity, betting on himself, and using creativity to inspire community and impact beyond music.

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00:00 Intro & Setting the Scene
02:08 Meet Mike Squires: Hometown Hero
02:59 Early Creativity and Artistic Roots
04:08 Mike’s First Camera and YouTube Beginnings
05:14 Soccer Videos and the Start of Content Creation
06:07 From Reptiles to Comedy Skits Online
06:55 Transition to Music Videos
08:34 First Music Videos & Learning Through Doing
09:32 Early Career & Choices Around College
11:22 Handling Expectations: College vs. Passion
13:31 The House Fire: Overcoming Adversity
16:50 Community Support & Life Lessons
20:03 Finding Meaning After Loss
21:06 Rising Above: Start of the Business
22:00 Leveling Up: Touring & Big Collaborations
24:34 Turning Down a Life-Changing Job
27:27 Betting on Yourself and Following Your Gut
29:25 The Power of Creativity & Staying Inspired
31:29 The 50 States Project: Conception and Challenges
33:35 Lessons Learned & The Artist Mindset
34:34 Community Projects: The Macy’s Story
41:06 Local Impact & Newfound Recognition
43:00 Embracing Public Support & Paying It Forward
45:46 Making A Difference Beyond Music
46:19 Mr. Beast Adventure: Getting Invited
49:00 The Journey to North Carolina
52:43 Inside the Mr. Beast Production
56:01 Behind the Scenes with Mr. Beast
01:00:11 Reflecting on The Experience
01:04:00 What’s Next for Mike Squires?
01:06:25 Where to Find Mike & Final Thoughts