Adapt or Fade: How Multi-Hyphenate Artists Stay Ahead with Ruggero Vittorini

In this episode of Creative Risk, Mike sits down with multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur Ruggero Vittorini, founder of Inward Studio. From his early days as a musician and visual artist to working in high-end kitchens, to ultimately launching a creative agency, Ruggero’s journey is a masterclass in adaptability.

He shares how he transitioned out of the cycle of survival jobs and built a thriving business that allows him to fully embrace his creative instincts. They dive deep into the evolving role of AI in the arts—why it’s not the enemy, but a powerful tool that artists must learn to wield. Ruggero also unpacks why today’s artists can’t afford to cling to rigid identities and how embracing flexibility is the key to long-term sustainability.

If you’ve ever questioned how to carve out a creative career in an unpredictable industry, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach, evolve, and future-proof your artistry.

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“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.