Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding.
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Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding.
Peet Montzingo on “Overnight Success,” Ghosts at the Cecil Hotel, & Connecting with 42M Fans
From Vision to Creation
55 minutes
1 month ago
Peet Montzingo on “Overnight Success,” Ghosts at the Cecil Hotel, & Connecting with 42M Fans
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander Schmieding sits down with creator–musician–author Peet Montzingo to unpack the decade behind his “overnight success,” growing up the only average-height person in his family, surviving boy-band breakups, and turning ADHD into a creative superpower. From Wipeout war stories and an X Factor rejection to viral mom videos, spooky nights across from the Cecil Hotel, and his hit kids’ book Little Imperfections, Peet shares how radical authenticity—and a lot of persistence—built a community of 41M+ across platforms.
If you’re navigating rejection, audience building, or the creator/artist identity tug-of-war, this one is packed with tactics, mindset flips, and wild behind-the-scenes moments.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to use “cringe” reps to find your actual voice
Creator vs. artist: choosing focus without losing yourself
Handling hate, protecting family, and setting boundaries online
Turning life into art: from viral sketches to children’s books
Practical growth tips: private test accounts, shorts/reels leverage, consistency
Making spooky content safely (and what to do if something…follows you home)
🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding
In this interview, we discuss:
1:42 Growing Up & Early Influences
2:16 The Journey to YouTube Success
3:24 The Challenges of Content Creation
6:58 Turning to Music for Healing
10:08 Reality TV Experiences
17:47 Moving to LA and Pursuing Dreams
22:47 The TikTok Breakthrough
23:35 Making Videos with his Mom
24:18 The Ball Pit
25:14 Boy Band Lessons
29:32 Living Next to The Cecil Hotel
37:31 Writing a Children's Book
42:44 The Rewards and Pressures of Fame
44:52 Dealing with Negativity Online
47:39 Embracing Differences and Success
49:36 Advice for Aspiring Creators
51:46 Future Projects
Episode Resources:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@peetmontzingo
https://www.instagram.com/fromvisiontocreation/
https://www.instagram.com/alexschmieding
https://www.tiktok.com/@fromvisiontocreation
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From Vision to Creation
Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding.
