We recently connected with Shaun Fabos and have shared our conversation below.
Shaun, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I don’t think I ever sat down and said, “This is my purpose.” It’s something I lived into. I always knew I was supposed to create, and over time, that became about creating spaces for others, too. It started with sound, with storytelling, with trying to shape a moment—and then I realized I could shape environments that helped others do the same. That’s when things clicked.
There’s a reason I stepped out of the traditional path. I got tired of waiting for someone else to greenlight my ideas. I had to build my own table. Now I get to empower other artists to do that too. That feels like a purpose to me.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
What I do now is really about building ecosystems for creativity. Fab Factory started as something simple. But the more we built, the more we realized it could be something bigger. Now it’s a full creative compound. We’ve got production, recording, post, and even an industrial kitchen (where we make freshly baked chocolate chip cookies).
Everything is designed so that an artist can walk in and not have to leave. They can rehearse, shoot content, cut a record, and hang with other creatives, all in one place.
What’s really special about it is the vibe. You can’t fake that. You walk into most studios, and it’s the same black couch. No energy. We stripped that all away. We designed this place to feel different. Bright walls, intentional art, spaces that make you want to stay and create. That’s what I’m focused on. Building something that doesn’t just serve the industry but elevates the people inside it.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The first one has to be intuition. I’ve always trusted what feels right, even when it doesn’t look like the “smart” move on paper. That gut feeling has saved me more times than I can count. The second is resilience. You get told no a lot when you’re doing something different. You have to keep moving anyway. And third is curiosity. I’m constantly learning, whether it’s a new piece of gear or how to run a business. That mindset keeps you sharp.
For anyone just starting out, I’d say lean into what makes you uncomfortable. That’s where the growth is. You don’t need a master plan, but you do need to stay curious and show up every day with intention. Build your own path, even if it’s messy. That’s where the magic happens.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My dad showed me what it means to create something from scratch. He’s the kind of guy who just figures things out. Watching him build things, take risks, solve problems…I absorbed all of that. He didn’t sit me down and teach it like a lesson. I learned by being around it, by seeing the way he worked and moved through the world.
That kind of presence is everything. It wasn’t about big speeches or pressure. It was about being allowed to explore, mess up, and still be supported. That gave me the confidence to take my own path.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://fabfactorystudios.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfactorystudios/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-fabos-48ab2573/
- Twitter: https://x.com/shaunrfabos
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