The Design Of Changing the System, Not Just the Story: Meet Rhyon Nicole Brown
Season 11, Episode 76
Posted By Justin Ahrens in Podcast
Read Time
1 minute
What happens when a triple threat talent decides it’s not enough to perform in the system, and starts building a new one?
In this episode of Design Of, I sit down with Rhyon, an actor, singer, and entrepreneur who is stepping into a new role. Not just as a performer, but as a creator and builder through her company, Rhume.
Rhyon has spent years in the entertainment industry, building a career across film, television, and music. She knows what it takes to show up, deliver, and succeed in spaces that are competitive and often limiting. But success inside the system raised a bigger question for her.
What if the system itself needs to change?
Through Rhume, Rhyon is working to rethink how media is created and shared. Not just more content, but better ownership. More intentional storytelling. More opportunity for voices that don’t always get a seat at the table.
This conversation is about that shift.
From being cast to creating.
From performing to producing.
From participating to building.
It’s about what it takes to carry multiple identities. The pressure of being known for one thing while feeling called to something more. And the discipline required to actually build it.
Because building your own platform sounds exciting. Until you realize you’re responsible for everything.
Why You Should Listen
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve outgrown the role you’re in, this episode will hit. If you’re navigating multiple paths and trying to make them make sense, this will feel familiar. And if you care about where media is going, and who gets to shape it, this conversation matters.
Rhyon isn’t waiting for permission anymore. She’s building something new with Rhume.
In This Episode, We Explore:
What it really means to be a triple threat in today’s world
The shift from performer to entrepreneur and builder
Why Rhume exists and what it aims to change in media
The limitations of traditional entertainment systems
How to move from being selected to self-directed
The tension of evolving your identity in public
What it takes to build something from the ground up
The responsibility that comes with owning your voice
Key Takeaways
Talent gets you in the room. Ownership changes the room
You can succeed in a system and still decide to outgrow it
Building something new requires clarity, not just ambition
Multi-dimensional careers are harder, but more honest
Media is shifting toward creators who own their platforms
The future belongs to those willing to rethink the structure, not just the output
Whether you’re building something new, refining what already exists, or simply paying closer attention to where you are… this conversation is for you.
Take a few minutes and sit with it.
About Rhyon
Rhyon is an actor, singer, and entrepreneur whose work spans film, television, and music. Starting her career at a young age, she built a strong foundation in performance before expanding into business and media. She is the founder of Rhume, a company focused on rethinking how stories are created, shared, and owned.
Listen now.
