Zack Lyman Podcast

In this solo episode, Zack breaks down the one step every creative tries to avoid — building community. Early in his comedy career, Zack ignored “networking” because the word felt stiff and corporate. But over time, he learned that real creative networking is simply being around other artists: showing up to shows, messaging someone to say you love their work, collaborating, and staying connected.

He shares how getting involved in his local scene changed everything — from new opportunities and better touring experiences to finding artists who understand the ups and downs of the journey. Moving to Seattle has reminded him how every scene has its own rhythm, and why you have to immerse yourself to really be part of it.

This episode is all about community, collaboration, and why you can’t make it as an artist alone. If you’re trying to build a creative career, this is the step you absolutely can't skip.

She built a 300-woman movement from scratch in Seattle — and she's just getting started. 💪 Alissa Montes, founder of Girl Therapy, shares how she turned TikTok growth into a real-life empowerment platform for women through creative, inclusive, and soul-nourishing events. What started as a dream for 20 attendees became a sold-out phenomenon changing lives across Seattle and beyond.

In this episode, Alissa talks about:

- Building Girl Therapy from the ground up- Hosting up to 5 unique events a month- Learning to scale while staying intentional- Creating safe spaces for women to thrive- Evolving from short-form content to long-form legacy- Her vision for expansion in 2026 (spoiler: she’s going national)

If you're building a brand, trying to start a community, or just want to feel inspired by what happens when women support women, this one’s for you.

🔗 Follow Alissa: @alissa.montez

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What happens when a musician, software developer, and hobby boxer loses their job — and ends up owning a gym?This episode dives deep with Alex Carter, the new owner of Cappy’s Boxing Gym in Seattle, WA — a truly one-of-a-kind gym blending community, diversity, music, creativity, and inclusivity.

Alex shares the raw and real story of how she went from working a remote dev job (that laid her off with zero notice) to running a full-blown business — all while juggling her identity as a musician, coach, and community builder.

We talk about:

- Their journey from burnout to business ownership- Creating an inclusive, low-barrier boxing gym- How they are collaborating with other small businesses- Bringing drag-themed boxing events, live music & sparring into one space- The future of Cappy’s Boxing Gym: competitive teams, massage, events, and more- Staying creatively inspired as a multidisciplinary artistIf you’ve ever dreamed of building something of your own — or questioned what’s next after a layoff — this conversation will light a fire in you 🔥

🎧 Who’s this for?

Entrepreneurs. Creatives. Fighters. Dreamers. Anyone figuring out how to make what they love into something real.

In this hilarious and brutally honest episode, comedian Mike Heath sits down with host Zack Lyman to talk about the highs and lows of stand-up life. From crushing his first open mic with 30 invited friends to BOMBS in front of strangers (and family), this is one of the most relatable comedy podcasts out there.We also dig into how Mike accidentally did 45 minutes WAY too early in his career, what it feels like to host a comedy club weekend, writing habits that don’t work, the heartbreak of losing a golden notebook, and Mike’s dream of collecting space trash.Whether you're a comedian or just love hearing what it really takes to pursue a career in comedy, this episode delivers laughs, vulnerability, and practical insight.