In this special Los Angeles edition of the Last Flight Out Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting two incredible guests: Brandon Nixon and Frank Jackson III a.k.a. FrankHaveMercy, both natives of Fayetteville, North Carolina, where their friendship began and thrived. First up is Brandon Nixon, a highly talented creative strategist at Google. By day, Brandon shapes brand narratives and makes waves in the industry and also pursues his creative ventures and showcases his skills through collaborations with brands like Netflix and Footaction. Next, we have FrankHaveMercy. Frank is a true Renaissance artist whose journey has taken him from North Carolina to Texas, LA, NYC, and across the globe. His creative collaborations include work with Adidas, Nike, and more. Frank is a photographer, film director, and musical artist, showcasing his diverse talents across various platforms. In this episode, Brandon and Frank share their insights, experiences and the power of their collaborative journey. We dive into their small-town beginnings in Fayetteville, how they met, and what inspired their creative outlets. Frank discusses his transition from the Army to Los Angeles and how his military experience influenced his creative vision. He also shares his journey through therapy, discovering his creative outlet, and starting his career in photography and filmmaking. Brandon talks about balancing his corporate career at Google with his creative pursuits, and his role as a creative strategist in organizing Frank's first art show, Frequency, in Fayetteville. We explore Frank's transition into music after his successful 2018 exhibition, his goals as a musical artist, and the challenges he faced in creating his first album, "The Process of Loving an Artist." Brandon provides insights into managing Frank's creative ventures from a business and marketing perspective, and how he balances his corporate demands with supporting Frank's career. Finally, we discuss what's next for Frank as he plans to stay unique in a commercialized industry, his short-term metrics and long-term goals as an independent artist. Brandon reflects on the potential need to choose between his corporate career and creative ventures and how he navigates this balance. Join us for this inspiring episode as we dive deep into the stories of Brandon Nixon and FrankHaveMercy, exploring their journeys, challenges, and successes. FOLLOW OUR HOSTS: Jay ➡️