Bruce Outridge

Bruce Outridge Ends Inspiring Youth Show after 8 Years on Television

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Bruce

It’s been a great ride, but all good things must come to an end. After 8 seasons the Inspiring Youth Show is coming to an end in it’s current form. I have been privileged with a great opportunity which allowed me to meet some impressive young people in my community and work with the incredible team at Cogeco Cable / Your TV in Halton Ontario. The show has gained popularity in the local area and to be honest I didn’t want to let it go, but need to make some more time for personal issues.

Watch part of the last show here

I would like to thank Your TV for having me as part of the line up for all these years and to all the supporters, guests, and friends I have met through the show. I will be continuing to work with young people in the community through various events in the area. You wil also still see me on your local television set through my other show Cashing in on Creativity which airs June to September on Your TV.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INSPIRING YOUTH HERE

bruce with cogeco van — Bruce with Sarah and Meghan

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT

About the Show

The show is hosted by media entrepreneur Bruce Outridge as he talks with ambitious youth about different careers available for youth. You can learn more about Bruce, the show, and program at Inspiring Youth TV at http://www.inspiringyouthtv.com or on YourTV/InspiringYouth.

Want to see excerpts from the show in the Inspiring Youth TV on YouTube

Cash In On Your Creativity

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Bruce

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We all want to cash in on our creativity and make money from our talents. That however is easier said than done! Musicians struggle to make money from their music and visual artists hang beautiful art on the wall hoping it will find a place in someone’s home. Authors write and create wonderful works of literature with hopes of big payoffs. But most struggle to sell minimum sales. So why do artists do it? They do it for the love of creativity, to take the thought that is in your mind and create something that others can enjoy is the biggest drug you can have and will burn inside you until create the work. If you’re going to create work anyway why not make it pay for you?

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I am an artist as well in different genres and understand the creative drive, but I also understand the amount of work that goes into the creation process. Unless you are strictly doing your art as a hobby you have to find a way to make it pay for itself. Some artists go through a grant process and others find a way to use it as a business model. I have always gone through the business model and in order to do that you need to find the connection between your art and the need of a customer. It may be for entertainment purposes on the client end but they have to see how it will improve their life and many artists miss that point. My caricatures help an event have a better guest experience. A book can help a reader learn a concept. Music can help improve an event experience. How can your talent help someone else? If you learn that you will see the business model.

The Creative Life

If you are looking to get started on your career as an artist it can be a very hard road, but also extremely rewarding. Visit the Cashing in on Creativity channel for information from top artists about how they got started. I wish you well in your journey.

About the Author

Bruce Outridge is a creative entrepreneur and artist. He has been operating his creative businesses for over a decade and helps other creative entrepreneurs have successful careers. Learn more about Bruce Outridge at www.bruceoutridge.com

Inspiring Youth Features Young Musicians:S8-S8

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Bruce

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Inspiring Youth went on location with a young musician to find out what it’s like to be in a studio environment and this was an extra special young musician because it was my Granddaughter. Here is what happened!

I was really just trying to spend time with my Granddaughter. It was her fourteenth birthday and I wanted to do something special with her. She has taught herself to play piano, guitar, and other instruments. As the owner of an internet radio station I know a lot of musicians and called on my friend Greg Zaluski of the Greg Zaluski Band. He graciously said yes and it was on. My Wife, Mother, and Neveah (My Granddaughter) headed out for lunch at Harveys (My Mums idea) and then down to Greg’s studio in Brantford Ontario. Greg and his wife Tina went above and beyond even buying Nevaeh a birthday cake.

Nevaeh got a guitar lesson with Greg and then we did the interviews for the television show. They even had me jam with them on the drums although I won’t be joining the band anytime soon. We had a great interview and you can see part of the show here.

Watch the show here. Full show on YourTV

So there you have it, Show 7 of Season 8 and special time with my Granddaughter. A big thank you to Greg Zaluski and his wife Tina for all of your help making this happen. If you are a young musician I hope you get some inspiration to continue your career.

PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

About the Show

The show is hosted by media entrepreneur Bruce Outridge as he talks with ambitious youth about different careers available for youth. You can learn more about Bruce, the show, and program at Inspiring Youth TV at http://www.inspiringyouthtv.com or on YourTV/InspiringYouth.

Want to see excerpts from the show in the Inspiring Youth TV on YouTube

Passion Takes Kart Racer to Award Winning Heights

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Bruce

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Inspiring Youth is meant to be just that inspiring! I recently interviewed a young kart racer that at the young age of nine years old has already gained sponsor recognition, dozens of awards, and a name in the competitive sport all due to a passion for racing.

Nate Stockwell became interested in racing through interest from his Father. He began racing on a homemade simulator and found he had an eye for driving and winning. Since then he has spent countless hours improving his skills and now is competing on some of the toughest tracks in North America.

Watch interview with Nate Stockwell

What inspired me most about this episode was that a passion for what you do can take you a long way. I have found in my own life that passion takes you through the downside of starting and learning skills and if you get good enough you will succeed. Follow those dreams and you too will get there, Nate did!

About the Show

The show is hosted by media entrepreneur Bruce Outridge as he talks with ambitious youth about different careers available for youth. You can learn more about Bruce, the show, and program at Inspiring Youth TV at http://www.inspiringyouthtv.com or on YourTV/InspiringYouth.

Want to see excerpts from the show in the Inspiring Youth TV on YouTube

Plan Content Over Time to Keep Your Goals

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Bruce

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Have you struggled with content for your marketing programs due to demanding time constraints? This is common for many of us especially artists that focus on their craft as their living. Creating marketing goals are important but creating goals you can stick with are even more important or else what’s the point? In the video below I offer some tips on how to keep your marketing plan in check creating content during the busy times when you may feel overwhelmed.

Watch here to get the tips!

You can do it, it’s about creating a plan you can stick with all year long. Good luck!

About the Author

Content creation is a specialty of Bruce Outridge. He has been creating content for podcasts, video, and television for over a decade. You an find more content creation tips on his Youtube channel called Cashing in on Creativity. You can learn more about Bruce and his media work at www.bruceoutridge.com