Millicent Meng: Art, Creativity & Building Something Bigger

What happens when your passion for art becomes more than a hobby?

In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with artist and photographer Millicent Meng at Lake Tahoe for a conversation about creativity, risk-taking, and building a life around the things you love.

Millicent shares her journey as an artist, her experience at Jeremy Renner’s Camp Rennervation, and the misconceptions she’s encountered about pursuing art professionally. They also explore the intersection of creativity and business—from turning her “Love Tahoe” art series into a potential merchandise line to the possibility of writing a book.

This conversation is about more than art. It’s about having the courage to take your passion seriously, staying curious, and finding ways to turn creativity into opportunity.

In this episode:
• Pursuing art as more than a hobby
• The business side of being an artist
• Creativity as a tool for better decision-making
• Millicent’s experience at Camp Rennervation
• Turning “Love Tahoe” into a brand
• The importance of curiosity
• Knowing when to take the shot—even when you don’t know where it will lead

🎙️ WEInvested Podcast — conversations about money, creativity, careers, and the decisions that shape the lives we build.

Art has the power to shape the spaces we live in, preserve culture, and become part of our personal legacy.

In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with artist and gallery owner Piper J for a conversation about the intersection of art, business, and wealth. From building a career as a creative entrepreneur to helping collectors find pieces that truly resonate, Piper shares insights that challenge the way we think about buying and living with art.

Together, they discuss what people should consider before purchasing artwork, how galleries decide which artists receive exhibition space, the value of in-home art consultations, and why collecting art can be about far more than aesthetics.

At WEInvested, we believe wealth is more than numbers—it’s about building a life filled with purpose, culture, meaningful relationships, and lasting impact. This conversation is part of our Summer of Art series, highlighting the creators and entrepreneurs shaping our communities.

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What does it really take to turn creativity into a business?

In this episode of WEInvested, I sit down with Abe Blair to break down the intersection of art, branding, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience. From launching his first photography business with one of the earliest DSLR cameras to building a recognizable creative brand, Abe shares the mindset shifts and business lessons that helped shape his career.

We also dive into:
• Why your name and face become the brand
• The business side of art most creators ignore
• Standing out in an oversaturated market
• Why Abe focuses on getting it right in-camera instead of over-editing
• Pricing creative work without undervaluing yourself
• The power of authenticity and long-term reputation
• Overcoming adversity after a traumatic brain injury

This conversation is packed with insights for artists, entrepreneurs, creators, photographers, and anyone trying to build something meaningful in today’s attention economy.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone building their own creative path.

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What starts as a simple idea… can turn into something much bigger.

In this episode, we sit down with Vandor Hill, the founder of Whack Donuts, to explore how he built a brand rooted in creativity, quality, and doing things differently. From the meaning behind the name to his focus on better ingredients and inclusive options like vegan donuts, this conversation reveals the mindset behind the business.

This is more than a food story—it’s about vision, risk, and execution.

Watch if you’re interested in:

• Entrepreneurship
• Branding & storytelling
• Food startups
• Creative business models

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⛳️ Inside the First Black-Owned Golf Club Company | Kutting Edge Golf Co. InterviewIn this episode of WEInvested, we sit down with Travis Thompson and Robert Wilson, co-founders of Kutting Edge Golf Company — the first Black-owned golf club company in the world. We dive into the brand’s origin story, their mission to reshape the culture of golf, and how they’re building a premium equipment company that opens doors for the next generation.Whether you’re a golfer, entrepreneur, or lover of innovative stories, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and inspiration.⸻🎙️ What We Cover • The vision behind Kutting Edge Golf Co. • How Travis and Robert broke into a legacy industry • Why representation matters in golf • Building a lifestyle brand around performance + culture • The future of the company • Lessons for entrepreneurs and creators⸻👤 GuestTravis Thompson and Robert Wilson Co-Founders, Kutting Edge Golf CompanyWebsite: kuttingedgegolfcompany.comInstagram: @kuttingedgegolfcompany⸻📺 About WEInvestedWEInvested is a multimedia platform dedicated to wealth building, entrepreneurship, and the stories behind emerging founders shaping the future. Subscribe for interviews, playbooks, and content that helps you learn, earn, and grow.⸻🔔 Subscribe for more interviews like this👉 youtube.com/weinvested👉 Follow on IG: @WEInvested⸻💬 Drop a commentWhat part of the Kutting Edge story inspired you the most?

In this episode of the WEInvested Podcast, Wesley Earp sits down with Joel Miller, CFP®, Founder & CEO of Flames Financial Planning. Joel shares his journey into wealth management, the inspiration behind starting his own firm, and his approach to helping clients build lasting financial confidence. From breaking down the importance of financial planning at every life stage to discussing strategies for creating generational wealth, Joel offers practical insights and actionable advice you can start applying today.

Whether you’re new to financial planning or looking to refine your wealth-building strategy, this conversation is packed with wisdom for anyone serious about securing their financial future.

Website: https://www.flamesfp.com

Brian McAboy, A.K.A. The Profit Assurance Coach, helps traders conquer their struggles through his unconventional, yet highly effective process-focused approach. With over 20 years of experience in both trading and quality systems, Brian brings a powerful and practical lens to the challenges traders face, guiding them to sustainable confidence, consistency, and profits.

Shawn Owen, Founder and CEO of SALT Lending, revolutionized the idea of crypto-backed loans, raising over $124 million in the process. Since diving into the world of Bitcoin in 2011, Shawn has been committed to fostering financial freedom through blockchain technology. This includes authoring the upcoming 'The Bitcoin Advantage,' designed to open new doors for managing wealth beyond traditional systems.

Gideon Pfeffer is the visionary CEO and Managing Partner of the GSH Group and a trailblazer in opportunistic real estate investing. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Gideon has become a leading expert in passive investing as a means to create and increase wealth. His expertise extends to real estate investing, where he has successfully overseen the acquisition and renovation of thousands of single-family homes in the Midwest and Southeast.
Under Gideon's remarkable leadership, The GSH Group has achieved outstanding results, raising and placing over $300 million of equity and amassing a lucrative portfolio of more than 7,000 apartment units across five states, with a total value surpassing a billion dollars. His dedication to strategic partnership initiatives and ventures, coupled with his astute decision-making on investments and acquisitions, has propelled the company to the forefront of the real estate market.
For podcasts with an audience of CEOs and high net worth individuals seeking valuable insights, Gideon would be a phenomenal addition to your show. His expertise in passive investing provides a fresh perspective on creating sustainable wealth outside the stock market. Moreover, his profound knowledge of real estate investing and multi-family properties offers invaluable guidance to those looking for safe and profitable opportunities. Don't miss the chance to learn from a true industry leader, as Gideon shares his wisdom and strategies for financial success on your show!

Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert.

He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, Inc. 500 to 5000 companies, and thousands of other businesses and entrepreneurs.

As an independent division head, Doug created, trained, and presented high-impact, results-oriented web seminars for prospects of Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. Doug increased their division sales by 864% and close rate by 62% in just six months.
Today, he helps companies and individuals increase their sales by incorporating sales revenue and profit growth strategies used by top 1% performers through the Top 1% Academy, Sales Revenue, and Profit Growth Masterminds. He also specializes in creating commission-only sales teams and advises companies on how to properly prepare for a high-performing sales team so they can attract and retain elite sales producers.

Ed Meek, CFPTM is the founder and CEO of Edge Financial Advisors, the registered investment advisor (RIA) firm that exists to provide small business owners with a sense of confidence, freedom, and hope about their financial futures.

Ed’s passion is to provide holistic financial planning and customized portfolio management solutions that fit the unique life situation of entrepreneurs and give them a plan to achieve the lives they have only dreamt about.

After more than a decade as a financial adviser for a retail branch of Fidelity, Ed founded Edge Financial Advisors in 2005, with the goal of working with fewer clients in a much more comprehensive and effective way. 19 years later, he has built a team of 8 people who are currently helping more than 300 clients thrive financially. He is on a mission to help over 1,000 people achieve financial wellbeing in the next 5 years.

Ed has 25+ years of experience as a CFPTM and is one of the nation’s leading experts in Defined Benefit Plans, an extremely tax-efficient way of helping business owners and their employees save for retirement. He lives in Wheaton, IL, with his wife and is a father of three adult children, and also co-hosts the video podcast, Ed’s Edge, a show for the regular Joe and Jane investor who aspires to live a life of freedom and generosity.