After 12

In this SPOOKTACULAR episode of After12, we howl and holler with award-winning film composer, recording artist & songwriter, Ben Lovett. Lock the doors, dim the lights, and get ready to LOVETT! The post The Wolf of Snow Hollow: Composer Ben Lovett (After12 • EP31) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, we are joined by David Fortson, co-founder & CEO of LOACOM. A better world movement and strategic marketing agency based in Santa Barbara, CA, LOACOM’s mission is to cultivate, connect and activate ecosystems of change-makers to build vibrant communities and nurture a thriving planet. Go green and get good vibes… The post A Better World Mission: LOACOM CEO David Fortson appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, we get dirty with Onewheel’s Chief Evangelist and marketing guru, Jack Mudd. Discussing all things Onewheel: from Race for the Rail, to movie cameos, to floating past 2020 in pursuit of local fun and adventure—this conversation truly SLAYS BOREDOM! The post Destroying Boredom with ONEWHEEL’s Jack Mudd! (After12 EP29) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, Adam welcomes veteran TV and film actors, Scott Poythress and Claire Bronson, who are co-founders and instructors at Atlanta’s acclaimed on-camera acting school, Drama Inc. From blockbusters to independent films, they discuss their experiences working in the industry and training the next generation of actors, remotely, during a global pandemic. The post Drama Inc: Actors Scott Poythress & Claire Bronson (After12 • EP28) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, we’re joined by celebrated crossword puzzle maker, Brendan Emmett Quigley. Since 1996, his puzzles have appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe, and The Wall Street Journal, to name a few. He’s a regular contributor to The AV Crossword Club, and his puzzles have been mentioned on episodes of… The post Cross Words with Puzzle Maker Brendan Emmett Quigley (After12 • EP27) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, we return to our fanboy roots with Shinesty’s co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Jens Nicolaysen. His multi-million dollar, Colorado-based apparel company sells “clothes that like to party,” and is proving—that even in a pandemic—the party doesn’t have to end. It’s just a matter of keeping your wits and quarantining your… The post Staying Weird & Shining On: Shinesty’s Jens Nicolaysen (After12 • EP26) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, psychologists Dr. Jason Herr (Chicago, IL) and Dr. Brooke Laufer (Evanston, IL) join After12 to discuss some practical tips and tricks for coping with depression, grief and anxiety from the “dumpster fire” known as 2020. This is a fun and honest look at why normalizing, and prioritizing, mental health is more important… The post Mental Health is FUN: Surviving 2020 (After12 • EP25) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, media theorist, Dr. Dannagal Young (University of Delaware) joins After12 to discuss today’s polarized media landscape, the effects of political satire and her recent book “Irony and Outrage.” The post Media, Irony & Outrage: Dr. Dannagal Young (After12 • EP24) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stephen Schrantz (UChicago Medicine) joins After12 to discuss Covid-19 and the race for effective treatments and vaccines—amid media hype and political disruption. Put your mask on and wash your hands, because this is the conversation we’ve been anxious to have since March 2020. The post The Great Vaccine Race: Dr. Stephen Schrantz (After12 · E23) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, marketing mastermind, Andy Crestodina (Co-founder & CMO of Orbit Media) joins After12 to talk about making content count in the age of Covid, as well as why having a “conversation strategy” is more important than ever before. The post Conversation Chemistry: Orbit Media’s Andy Crestodina (After12 · E22) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, Jill Kouri, Chief Marketing Officer (Americas) for commercial real estate giant, JLL, joins After12 to discuss the future of work in the age of Covid, as well as the “next normal” in safely returning to office buildings around the world. The post Returning to Work: JLL Marketing Maven, Jill Kouri (After12 · E21) appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, actress/writer/director/producer Amy Seimetz joins After12 to talk about the new normal of making movies and TV shows in the age of Covid-19, racial division, socio-economic and political uncertainty. She also talks about her new film, “She Dies Tomorrow,” which drops VOD on August 7, 2020. (Spoiler alert: Amy survives the interview!) The post “She Dies Tomorrow”: TV & Moviemaking with Amy Seimetz! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode, Adam talks with award-winning director, actor/singer, CEO and Artistic Director of Atlanta-based Dominion Entertainment Group about speaking truth through theatre in uncertain and turbulent times. The post Truth through Theatre: Atlanta Director Robert Connor appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

Zack Giffin is a professional skier, contractor and co-host of FYI Network’s Tiny House Nation. He joins this episode of After12 to share his love for living small and thinking big with tiny homes. Don’t miss this great conversation about the growing impact of tiny dwellings on affordable housing in a post-Covid world. The post Living Small / Thinking Big: Tiny House Nation’s Zack Giffin appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

On this episode of After12, Adam gets glazed by sweet sounds of LA-based rock band, Cherry Glazerr. Joining the harmony is lead vocalist Clementine Creevy, drummer Tabor Allen, and guest co-host, Chris Brandt. Crank it up to 11 and get ready to rock! The post Getting Glazed with Cherry Glazerr! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

On this episode of After12, Adam catches up with old pal and operations guru, Cas Holloway. Cas is a former Deputy Mayor of New York City, former Global Head of Technical Operations at Bloomberg LP, and the current Head of Public Enterprise at Unqork (www.unqork.com)—a no-code application platform currently helping the country respond to Covid-19.… The post The Game of Operations: former Deputy Mayor of NYC, Cas Holloway appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

As one of the top bridal dress designers in the world, Hayley Paige launched her namesake collection at only 25. As the head designer for Hayley Paige, Blush by Hayley Paige, Hayley Paige Occasions, La Petite Hayley Paige and Hayley Paige Red Carpet at bridal house, JLM Couture, her collections have received global recognition. Her… The post Say Yes to the Sparkle with Hayley Paige! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

On this episode of After12, Adam talks to Emmy award-winning TV producer and host of HGTV’s Elbow Room, Chip Wade. In addition to being a spokesperson for several national brands, Chip Wade is also the owner and lead creative of Wade Works Creative LLC—a creative agency focusing on design, architecture, real estate and building amazing… The post Get the Chip on your Shoulder: HGTV’s Chip Wade! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

After12 is back with Jake Nickell, CEO and founder of Threadless—the multi-million-dollar t-shirt company, built on a multi-million member community of artists. Jake has been living a simple slogan since launching the brand in 2000, that’s more important today than ever: Make Great Together. The post Covid-B-Damned: Making Great Together with Threadless’ Jake Nickell! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

After12 is back with Kari Byron, a tour-de-force in the world of reality-based science and travel television. Best known as a host on Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, Kari has gone on to host and produce shows spanning several networks, such as: Head Rush, Thrill Factor, Strange Trips, America Declassified, The White Rabbit Project, Positive Energy and… The post Busting Quarantine Boredom with Mythbuster’s Kari Byron! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

After12 is back with Nick Niespodziani (singer, guitarist & spiritual leader) of Yacht Rock Revue, an Atlanta-based band making America Smooth Again with the soft rock hits of the 70s and 80s. We featured Nick and the band on 12for12 in Season 2 of the show, and we’re glad to have him back again! The post The Smooth Road Ahead: Yacht Rocking with Nick Niespodziani appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

Marz Timms is a Chicago-based comedian, actor, writer and creator of the award-winning comedy group Pimprov—as well a live emcee for the Chicago Bulls. On this 10th episode of After12, we talk to Marz about comedy in the days of physical distancing… as well as syphilis and “going blue.” Be sure to wear your PPE… The post The Fine Line Between Clever & Covid with Comedian Marz Timms appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

In this episode of After12, Adam & Josh talk visual design, branding and building in the era of Covid-19. Joining them is veteran industrial/visual designer (seen the Target logo?), sculptor and all around amazing human being, Jan Lorenc… and a surprise appearance by Zoltar! The post Hitting Your Target: Post-Pandemic Design & Zoltar! appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

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Steven Carse, co-founder of Atlanta-based King of Pops, talks about the the impact Covid-19 has had on his popsicle company and how they’ve pivoted to provide new services. The post How King of Pops is Reinventing Itself to Beat Covid-19 appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

Danny Peavey, founder of One Week Website, shares risks/rewards in quitting a high paid corporate gig in order to pursue passionate new career. https://oneweekwebsite.com The post Quit Your Job, Pursue Your Passion | with Danny Peavey appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

Since its founding in 1988, Goose Island has established itself as Chicago’s premier brewery, becoming what some visitors have called “the coolest place in Chicago.” And while there have been big changes in the 30 years since — namely, the 2011 acquisition of the company by Anheuser-Busch — the quality of the product and the… The post Scaling While Staying Small: Tips for Boutique Brands Inside a Large Company appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

History buffs might know Evanston, Illinois as the birthplace of prohibition, where local residents banded together with the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) to pull what was probably the biggest party-pooper move in American history. However, times have changed, and today many spirit connoisseurs (and thirsty locals) identify Evanston as the home of FEW Spirits,… The post From Past to Present: 4 Tips for Embracing History to Build a Future-Forward Brand appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

While digital has totally transformed the way we live, work, play, shop, communicate, connect and consume… well, pretty much everything, in some cases, consumers are saying no to the screen in favor of more physical experiences. Nowhere is this change more obvious than in the recent resurgence of vinyl records. According to the Recording Industry… The post Let’s Get Physical: 5 Lessons Brands Can Learn From Analog appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

No brand, big or small, can survive without an active group of users. Whether buying a product or service, consuming content or trying to right-swipe their way to true love, a company’s success is dependent on offering something that people want. But some brands strive for more than one-way or transactional relationships, opting instead to… The post 4 Ways Threadless Builds a Strong Brand Through Community appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.

 Ask Cards Against Humanity co-founder Max Temkin about his brand, and he’ll answer in a manner perfectly befitting a former philosophy major: “Well…what’s a brand?” It’s a valid question, and if you were to take the CAH approach and pick a random white card from the deck of the bestselling card game to answer it,… The post The Power of Defying Convention: 5 Tips for Building a Better Brand appeared first on Echelon Design Inc.