Cameron Strang started this magazine called Relevant.

And a podcast. (Which he’s foolishly let me on the last three weeks.)

And an online magazine–specifically the iPad edition–that will blow your mind.*

In two of my recent posts with Annie and Jeff, you may have noticed I really enjoy interviewing people with my voice, not my pen. And since I’m trying to keep up with the tech-savvy Relevant crew, I interviewed Cameron using both audio and visual means.**

You’ll hear some great illumination moments and the wisdom he has gained through running a magazine for 14 years.  You’ll also see how the power of a simple “ask” can get you tickets to Lollapalooza.  Yeah, that’s happening. This girl’s about to use her press-pass to track down and interview her fellow Michigander, Eminem.

Let’s clean out that closet, Marshall. #dream #missionarydating #justkiddingmom

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(Can’t see this video where I picked the absolute worst thumbnail? Click HERE.)

CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS:

0:00 Joy talks tech-speak to Snavely

1:36 Magazines coming out and supporting artists

3:03 30,000 emails + one hard drive + muumuus

4:41 Illumination moment that started RELEVANT (aka Barbara Walters moment)

7:18 Magic piece of paper

8:34 Geocities

9:35 Reimagining RELEVANT

12:18 Podcasting

13:00 Embarassing podcasting

14:02 Joy clogs Twitter feeds

16:18 Why it’s Cameron’s fault

17:35 Cameron ignores people

19:41 Joy tries to go to Lollapallooza

21:03 The RELEVANT team behind-the-scenes

24:40 Lightbulb moments + getting real

26:52 Discerning what God wants

27:50 When to say ‘no’ + book talk

29:10 Joy’s Dad + Irish TV Amazon Reviews

30:34 Indie book publishing behind the scenes

32:22 Technical difficulties

33:20 Getting to the sweet spot of God’s calling

34:49 Avoiding burnout

36:15 Amazon Prime favorites and ancient TV’s

37:50 90210 guilt-trip

38:17 NO DVD SLOT!!!

39:40 Ruining childhood TV

40:48 Radio call-in therapy

Seattle, I’m listening…

Joy

P.S. Here’s the first episode, where Eddie and I have a “Advice-Off.”

P.S.S. Here’s the first FULL episode, where I filled in for Shauna and joined “The Boys of Summer.” (Liked my inaugural slice? Yeah, this was the Cat-tastic article mentioned: “I Know Where Your Cat Lives”)

P.S.sS.s.s… The third episode goes up tomorrow! (I just finished recording and had wayyyy too much fun.) Stay tuned, and follow RELEVANT Podcast on Twitter HERE and on Facebook HERE.

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Cameron Strang is the founder and publisher of RELEVANT magazine. Launched in 2000, the company creates media for the Christian college-to-30s audience, now reaching more than 10 million readers a month through all its platforms. Since 2005, he’s hosted the weekly RELEVANT Podcast and likes long walks in the rain. He lives in Orlando with his awesome 4-year-old son, Cohen. 

Find Cameron on Twitter HERE and on Instagram HERE.

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