Creating A New Influence.

Cam sits down with Austin creative, storyteller, and ONO Agency founder Evan H. Duvall for a conversation about creativity, culture, and what it means to build something authentic in a rapidly changing city.

Evan shares his unique journey from growing up in Dripping Springs, Texas, to serving six and a half years in the U.S. Navy, including a life-changing experience during SEAL training. After returning to Austin in 2020, he found a new mission in the creative world, evolving from personal training into producing hundreds of live events, launching a podcast interview series, and creating ONO Magazine, a physical publication dedicated to preserving stories, people, and culture through intentional long-form storytelling.

The conversation dives deep into the challenges facing Austin’s creative community, including cultural displacement, rapid development, and the struggle to maintain authenticity in a city increasingly driven by aesthetics and marketing.

Evan discusses his vision behind the “One Night Only” event series, the importance of organic relationship-building, and why documenting the creative process matters just as much as the finished product.

Cam and Evan also explore the value of long-form content, sustainable creative practices, community building, and the responsibility creatives have to contribute something meaningful to the culture around them.

Evan shares details on the upcoming second volume of ONO Magazine, as well as his writing club initiative designed to make storytelling and journalism more accessible to aspiring creators. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, storyteller, artist, or simply someone passionate about the future of Austin, this episode offers an honest look at the work required to build something that lasts.