Clay Stafford on Building a Creative Life with Purpose and Connection

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2022
Featuring Clay Stafford, John DeDakis

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Journalist and novelist John DeDakis sits down with Killer Nashville founder Clay Stafford for a candid conversation about ambition, connection, and creative purpose. Stafford shares stories from his early career, the vision behind Killer Nashville, and the lessons he learned along the way, including a few humorous missteps that helped shape his journey.

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