After the Jump

After the Jump host Grace Bonney is back with a special announcement about her new podcast, Good Company, and details about the new season. If you love conversations about creative life and honest talk about what it's really like to run a creative business or be a working artist, tune in and subscribe for weekly discussions with some of the most inspiring artists and creatives in the business. Theme Music is "Bell" by The Screaming Females You can find more info about our podcast here and on social media @goodcompanyzine After The Jump is powered by Simplecast.

It’s the 100th episode of After the Jump!!! It’s also the final episode of the 2014 season. Tune in as Grace Bonney shares the lessons she’s learned over the course of hosting After the Jump. The prevailing theme is balance – and any person working in a creative field can find true inspiration in this radio recap. Happy holidays! “There is no perfect balance. Life and work are always a series of back and forth adjustments and constant game of checks and balances.” [2:30] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

When did it become ok for people to work for free in the design community? How far can “exposure” really get you? Tune in to a special episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney and a panel of esteemed guests in the design community discuss the changing pay rates for creatives in the era of Pintrest. She’s joined by stylist/art director Susan Brinson, photographer William Brinson, floral designer Sarah Brysk Cohen of Blossom & Branch and interior designer Emily Henderson. Tune in for an insightful and forward thinking conversation! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “You do less work when you say no more.” [20:00] –Susan Brinson on After the Jump “It borders on irresponsible to start to take work for free. Exposure only gets you so far. The word exposure gives me chills these days. [28:00] –Sarah Brysk Cohen on After the Jump “You can’t ever ask somebody to go out of pocket. If somebody goes to you – that’s one thing. If you have a business you should be covering other peoples expenses for your business – bar none.” [30:00] –Emily Henderson on After the Jump “Free work, in a sense, doesn’t exist.” [30:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

What is the future of print media? On a special episode of After the Jump Grace Bonney talks about this topic with an esteemed panel of guests in the print publication world. Hear from Paul Vitale and Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul Magazine, Michele Outland of Gather Journal & Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine. Together, they share their own experiences in the challenging world of print media and express their thoughts over its future. Find out what makes magazines such a different product than digital publications and why it’s not always easy to keep a print publishing business afloat! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “You need to have a lot of passion and some pockets [to start a print magazine].” [05:00] “Be super passionate about what you do because it will consume your life. If it’s not something you love, don’t do it.” [21:00] –Michele Outland on After the Jump “I don’t have the ability to do a digital version of my magazine. It’s a one woman operation.” [10:00] –Janine Vangool on After the Jump “Let’s face it – you won’t exactly become a millionaire if you run a magazine.” [13:00] “You have to be an expert in absolutely everything – from shipping to printing to going over contracts to answering emails.. there are so many things. The most important thing is having a passion and a unique voice.” [23:00] –Paul Lowe on After the Jump

Artist, filmmaker and internet provocateur Ivan Cash joins Grace Bonney for a discussion on strangers, love and modern technology on a brand new episode of After the Jump. Ivan is the founder of the Snail Mail My Email project and author of the accompanying book. His work has exhibited internationally, is in the permanent collection of the V&A Museum in London, and has been featured in CNN, TIME, The New York Times, and Juxtapoz. He’s also been recognized as an Art Directors Club Young Gun. Tune in to hear him explain why growing up with no TV and video games helped him find his passion for human connection and compassion. In a world where everybody is tied to their phones, Ivan is interested in old fashioned human interaction – and his art is captivatingly reflective of that. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “I didn’t have TV or video games growing up, I had tofu sandwiches I had to bring to school.” [04:00] “In a lot of ways the internet and street art have lots of parallels. You can be anything to anyone.” [06:00] “Smart phones are beautiful in that they connect us with so many people in the world simultaneously. They are unfortunate because they disconnect us from the people around us.” [15:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

Find out how to make the most of the holidays for your business on a brand new episode of After the Jump! Host Grace Bonney is joined by friend and ceramic artist Nicholas Newcomb who offers handmade ceramic items to a wide audience through Nicholas Newcomb Pottery & Sculpture. Nicholas’ work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums. He has worked and studied with many artists including renowned ceramics artist Toshiko Takaezu and other highly acclaimed artists, sculptors, and designers such as Leslie Ferst, Regis Brodie, William Hardy, and Christopher Spitzmiller. Tune in and listen as Grace and Nicholas talk about the business side of the creative community and what happens when the tricky season of holiday sales come along! This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures. “There is a growing movement for people to buy local just like they eat locally and I think that food movement is moving into the home and home goods which is really exciting and important.” [05:00] –Nicholas Newcomb on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney chats with Cuban-American artist, designer and printmaker Veronica Corzo-Duchardt. Veronica is fascinated by traces of history embedded in the objects we use, collect and leave behind. Her practice is rooted in memory, heritage, and material culture. Hear about why history plays such a big part in her work, the nature of design criticism and Veronica’s love of podcasts. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.  

On a very special episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with podcast hero Anna Sale. Anna Sale is the host and managing editor of Death, Sex & Money, a biweekly interview podcast at WNYC. A veteran public media reporter, Anna covered politics for years, including the 2013 New York City mayoral race, the 2012 presidential campaign, and the statehouse beat in Connecticut and West Virginia. She is a frequent fill-in host for The Brian Lehrer Show and The Leonard Lopate Show and has contributed to This American Life, NPR, Marketplace, PBS Newshour, CNN, MSNBC, BBC, Slate, and NY1. Anna’s work has been honored by the New York Press Club, Capitolbeat, and the Associated Press Broadcasters Associations of New York, Connecticut and West Virginia. She was a Racial Justice Fellow with USC Annenberg’s Institute for Justice and Journalism in 2007. She was also an associate producer of The Great Textbook War, a radio documentary that won a Peabody Award, a national Edward R. Murrow award, and a duPont-Columbia silver baton. A West Virginia native, Anna graduated from Stanford University with a degree in history. She’s on twitter @annasale. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. “I wanted to have a show where we talk about the things we think about at night and feel the the most lonely around.” [09:00] –Anna Sale on After the Jump

Imagine getting a curated package from Pharrell in the mail? For a small fee, you can! Sound interesting? Learn more on today’s episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney chats with Aron Levinson, Chief Revenue Officer at Quarterly, a service that lets you subscribe to fascinating individuals, who send you cool products and original letters in the mail. It’s kind of like a magazine made of people. Could this kind of interaction be the future of digital experiences? Tune in to the show and hear how Quarterly is changing the way fans interact with influencers across many different fields. This program was brought to you by International Culinary Center. “We’ve just gotten so much smarter with our business. We’ve built a platform for influencers with true fans and a true community.” [05:00] “I like to compare startups as a speed boat compared to a big ship. The speedboats are lots of fun.” [21:00] –Aron Levinson on After the Jump

City stressing you out? Want to get away? Every generation finds its call to leave the city at some point! Tune in to this week’s episode of After the Jump and get some insights into the hotbed of creativity that is upstate New York. Grace Bonney is joined by Emma Tuccillo, founder of And North. And North is a curated guide to upstate New York for creative individuals. Emma created And North to inspire creativity, collaboration and a sense of community among those interested in connecting the vibrant neighborhoods of New York City with the picturesque regions that lie North. This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “For right now we’re really focusing on building up our content, our audience and figuring out what we are.” [12:00] “Even if you don’t sell to the community, embracing community is huge.” [23:00] –Emma Tuccillo on After the Jump

Welcome to the Design Sponge school of creating content for the new online world. On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney provides some insightful advice for navigating the ever changing online landscape to promote your brand or product. Attention spans are getting shorter and content platforms are changing right before our eyes and Grace helps listeners sort through it all. Find out how to humanize your social media accounts and deliver your message effectively! This program was brought to you by MailChimp. “It’s never been easier to find so much of any kind of content you could ever want but it’s harder to get your content in front of as many people you’d like.” [01:00] “Be sure to mix the good with the bad – it will humanize you and your brand in a way you can’t do with any other process.” [22:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney welcomes back an inspiration of hers, TV personality and accomplished designer Genevieve Gorder. She is currently the host of Genevieve’s Renovation and Dear Genevieve on the HGTV cable channel. Tune in for a candid and insightful discussion on the nature of design, the challenges of TV and the pursuit of happiness. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp. “I don’t think I’ve had sleep since 1998.” [02:00] “Having just turned 40, I have such a better understanding of how little I need and how special it needs to be.” [19:00] “The main goal in design is making people happy – whether it’s in your house or somebody else’s.” [23:00] “With TV you can only say so much – when it comes to word and visual that’s when I can really say what I want.” [25:00] –Genevieve Gorder on After the Jump

You don’t have to starve to be an artist. Find out how to build a career doing what you love on a brand new episode of After the Jump. Grace Bonney is joined by Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon, best known for her colorful paintings and drawings. Since 2007, she has been illustrating for clients including The Museum of Modern Art, Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Chronicle Books, The Land of Nod, The Obama Campaign and Simon & Schuster, among others. Lisa is also known for her intricate line drawings, pattern design & hand lettering and has licensed her work for fabric, kitchen linens, wallpaper and bedding. In addition to illustrating full time, Lisa maintains a thriving Etsy shop and writes a popular daily blog of her work, life and inspiration called Today is Going to be Awesome. She is the author of A Collection a Day, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One and Art Inc.. Tune in and find out how Lisa found her career in art, what advice she has for aspiring artists and what she plans on doing with the next phase of her life. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp. “I’ve always been sort of obsessed with digging up treasures.” [05:00] “Because art is so subjective, we think we don’t deserve to be here we often feel like impostors. We’re mystified by the way it all works. Years later having figured out the way it all works, I have really learned that I have a place and that all of these ideas I had about what other people thought of me were all in my own head.” [12:00] “I actually feel like my career will thrive more the more I’m enjoying my life in general. Sometimes working super hard all of the time is just not sustainable.” [29:00] –Lisa Congdon on After the Jump

Welcome to a brand new season of After the Jump! This week, Grace Bonney talks to listeners about one of the scariest places on the internet – the comments section! As she puts it – your voice and your project deserve to be a part of the chorus of voices that exist online. Letting your voice be silenced by a few bad apples is a sad thing, and something that can and should be prevented. She explains how to handle being brought down by negative comments on your blog or bummed out by less than kind feedback! This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp. “When you’re putting out so much negativity…you tend to get that response in return. What you put out there is often what you get back.” [11:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

Grace Bonney, host of After the Jump, knows what it takes to build a successful business. In this mash-up of episodes, listen as Grace dishes out tips and tricks of the trade. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp

Grace Bonney, host of After the Jump, is no stranger to figuring out what it takes to make a business thrive. Listen in as Grace navigates a variety of ways to grow a business. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp

Can design change the world? How can you make a difference through design? Learn about the many ways that artists can give back and make a big difference on the season finale of After the Jump with Grace Bonney. Grace is joined by Dawn Hancock of Firebelly Design for a discussion on how designers and artists can give back to the community in unconventional ways. Tune in and hear how you can help make change with your time, your products and your skills. What do you have to offer? Who do you want to help? Get in the spirit of giving on an insightful and charity themed episode of After the Jump. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.   “No matter what field you work in – there’s always a way to give back to people you care about and who most need it. Doing work that benefits the greater good always comes with benefits that are hard to replicate in other places.” [25:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Volunteering is an example where it’s not about how much money you have or a specific skill set – it can just be about your time and spending time with somebody who could use your experise. Finding a cause that really speaks to you is a great way to do that.” [12:00] –Dawn Hancock on After the Jump

Get a social media primer from Grace Bonney on an essential episode of After the Jump! She breaks down the steps you need to take to start building your brand online and shares advice on how to chart your successes and failures with social media. Tune in as she explains the differences between small, medium and large content and outlines strategies for you to tackle the sometimes overwhelming task of entering the social media stratosphere. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp. “There are 1.2 billion people on Facebook. There are 225 million on Twitter, 200 million on Instagram and over 70 million people on Pinterest. It’s an awful lot of people and the kicker is those people are also potential clients, customers… Avoiding them represents missing out on opportunities none of us can afford to let pass us by.” [01:00] “Start a chart on your computer. You’ll want to track account names, what platform they’re on and what they’re doing that you like.” [03:00] “You don’t want to fall into the trap of only posting light content. Find the mix that’s right for you.” [08:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

What are you afraid of? How can you make fear less crippling and more empowering? Are your deepest fears as bad as they seem? Tune in to an inspirational episode of After the Jump as Grace Bonney and Julia Turshen have a discussion about dreams, inner dialog and fear. Stop being scared and start moving forward! Grace and Julia provide some excellent tips and tools for conquering your fears and controlling your destiny. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “I’m still scared and defensive of speaking to people who aren’t my core audience or people who don’t understand me.” [02:00] “99.9% of the time – if you talk out, to the very end, what your worst case scenario really is, it’s rarely as bad as it seems inside […] so often fears are trapped in a self aware place.” [07:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “To me — I equate raising my voice to confrontation, which really scares me..second only to snakes!” [04:00] –Julia Turshen on After the Jump

How is intention different than goal setting? Find out how to run your business and life with intention as Grace Bonney is joined by Jess Lively, a consultant and blogger helping people design lives, homes and businesses with intention on JessLively.com and With-Intention.com. Hear about the three levels of business success, get all sorts of insight into how you can balance the conversation between your ego and your gut and find out how Jess overcame her own self doubt to empower others to embrace intention and take control of their lives! This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures “I use the word intention as a softer word for a goal because I’m too paralyzed by the word goal.” [05:00] “You have to know what your values are – and you’re always motivated by something.” [09:00] “The intuition that we have within us – if you can connect to that, it will guide you and tell you what to do next.” [12:00] “Discover what’s really important to you independent of any achievement or outcomes.” [28:00] –Jess Lively on After the Jump

We all know what it’s like to be jealous. Jealousy is often considered one of the worst emotions but why is jealousy tinged with so much negativity? On a shorter format episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney explains why she thinks jealousy is a good thing. It’s not as radical as it sounds! There’s perhaps no faster or clearer tool for showing you exactly what you want than jealousy. All the people you’re jealous of can and probably should be the people you add to your network of friends collaborators and coworkers. Tune in and find out how to turn jealousy into something much more productive. This program was brought to you by White Oak Pastures. “I’ve come to the conclusion that jealousy gets a bad wrap.” [01:00] “If jealousy and desire have the power to make us feel something so strongly, surely they have the power the help us do something good too!” [02:00] “What the internet doesn’t show you is all the times things didn’t work out.” [02:00] “Whenever I get that familiar pang of jealousy – I make myself stop and simmer with it until I’m able to make sense of what I’m feeling.” [08:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

Curation. Profit. Scalability. These are the themes on this weeks episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is back from a two week hiatus to chat with Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer, the two ladies behind Sight Unseen. Monica & Jill are former editors of I.D. Magazine, as well as freelance writers, curators, and design consultants. Sight Unseen is an online magazine that takes readers inside the worlds of design, art, fashion, and photography. With in-depth, behind-the-scenes reportage, Sight Unseen uncovers the stories, inspirations, and obsessions of some of the most fascinating designers and artists working today. Since its founding in 2009, the site has served as a destination for companies and individuals interested in scouting new talent as well as an inspiration for those working in creative pursuits. Tune in for a lively discussion on online media, the design community and much much more. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press. “Our backgrounds in print journalism helped us be able to trust ourselves, look at what we like and assume our readers like that too.” [04:00] “There’s no way to post once a day with long stories unless you have a big team. The internet today requires that you have content constantly churning.” [08:00] –Monica Khemsurov on After the Jump “We’re still known for the content behind the images – so that’s been nice. Even though we produce shorter stories [than we used to] they’re still full of content.” [09:00] –Jill Singer on After the Jump

How do you grow a brand without losing the original spirit? Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito of BAKED Bakery join Grace Bonney on After the Jump for an in-depth discussion on growth, transition and integrity. Find out what a day in the life looks like for somebody running a business as busy and multi-pronged as BAKED. Hear what kind of decision making goes into business growth and what drives Matt and Renato to keep moving forward with their business. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. “For doing wholesale business – if you don’t have a kitchen that’s operational 24 hours a day – you need to.” [14:00] –Matt Lewis on After the Jump “I feel like BAKED now has multiple arms – we’re like an octopus.” [15:00] –Renato Poliafito on After the Jump

Today’s episode of After the Jump is about inspiration – not just where to find it but how to use sources of inspiration to set yourself apart from the pack. This week’s guest, Katie Deedy of Grow House Grow, helps listeners see how inspiration can breed success. Grow House Grow specializes in narrative-inspired wallpaper design. Their lifelong love of storytelling and affinity for pattern shapes every hand printed roll they produce. Tune in and hear about the influences, inspirations and habits that help her maintain a successful career in design. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “There’s more intent in something handmade instead of just drawing a circle and repeating it a hundred times. patterns where you can really tell somebody spent time with it it to make it nice [are better].” [06:00] –Katie Deedy on After the Jump

Risk is incredibly important. It helps you set yourself apart from the pack and teaches you valuable business and personal lessons, but people are reluctant to talk about risk publicly. Today on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by two business owners who talk freely about the risks they took in both of their endeavors. Hear from Gaby Dalkin, founder of What’s Gaby Cooking, and Crista Freeman of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream. From PR companies to off-beat cookbooks, find out what decisions both women made to turn into the successful entrepreneurs they are today. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “The difference between reckless and risk is planning.” [07:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Some of the biggest risks I’ve taken have resulted in really awesome things. If I feel strongly about something I’m just going to do it.” [09:00] –Gaby Dalkin on After the Jump “There’s only so much you can project in spreadsheets and analysis. It always comes back to my gut. As an entrepreneurs you always learn how to hone in on that.” [10:00] –Crista Freeman on After the Jump

What happens when an iconic brand like Russ & Daughters gets a makeover? Find out on this week’s episode of After the Jump, as Grace Bonney is joined by Jen Snow, Director of Media and PR at Russ & Daughter, and designer/artist Kelli Anderson. Find out what went into the brand redesign and how Jen & Kelli were able to maintain the soul and spirit of the 100 year old company while modernizing the look and feel of Russ & Daughters. This program was sponsored by Edwards VA Ham. “You walk into Russ & Daughers and there are 100 years of stories!” [08:00] Jen Snow on After the Jump “We did not want to turn Russ & Daughters into the Epcot version of Russ & Daughters. We wanted to analyze what it was about the place that brought all these people together.” [17:00] –Kelli Anderson on After the Jump

Branding is a tricky concept. Luckily, on this week’s episode of After the Jump, Lindsay McCabe & Leigh Nelson of Branding + Design Firm LMNOP are here to clear things up for you. Smitten with colors, shapes, sounds, and worked up by fresh ideas, LMNOP “stokes your imagination, tickles your taste buds (the ones in your eyeballs) and generally surprises and delights.” Find out how branding can mean more than most people think and what Lindsay and Leigh do to make sure they are able to use their creative energy in as many fields as possible. This program was sponsored by Consider Bardwell. “At the end of the day we want our creativity to speak for our company” [06:00] Lindsay McCabe on After the Jump “Our goal was to not focus on one industry – we wanted to be able to do a lot of different things….with anything – as you start to gain clients more of those types of clients tend to come on.” [13:00] Leigh Nelson on After the Jump

What’s the real cost of doing business in retail? Grace Bonney continues her conversation on design and cost, this time with Michele Varian of Michele Varian Shop in Downtown NYC and Erin Austen Abbott of Amelia in Oxford Mississippi, two retail design shops. Hear their perspectives on selling tactile products in a digital world and figuring out a fair and sustainable cost structure. What’s the difference between brick & mortar operations and online shops? What really goes into product design and sales? Find out on After the Jump! This program was sponsored by Of a Kind.   “People are all of a sudden realizing there isn’t a tactile hand-made quality to things anymore and people don’t know how to do it themselves. There’s a real curiosity about that now.” [14:00] If you have a brick and mortar it’s extremely important to have a decent website because most people shop from both.” [29:00] –Michele Varian on After the Jump

What are the details behind a successful hand-made shop and brand? Why do hand-made domestic items cost more than their big-factory imported counterparts? Tune in to this week’s episode of After the Jump and find out! Grace Bonney is joined by two guests who know what’s what when it comes to hand-made design — Claire Mazur, co-founder of Of a Kind and Kathryn Fortunato, principal at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels. Together, they chat about why fast-fashion is so cheap and what it really takes to make hand-made items in the design world. Just as consumers have accepted the price of organic, ethically produced food, it’s time they understand that the same pricing principals apply to fashion and jewelry. Listen in for a fascinating conversation on what could be called “slow fashion” and the inner-workings of small shops and brands. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “A lot of young designers have success, get to a peak and fizzle out because they weren’t thinking about the pricing behind their pieces. It’s a really hard thing to do. I think it’s probably harder to start pricing your pieces [higher] when you don’t have any recognition but sticking with it and believing in the line and finding buyers who believe in you is an important process to go through.” [07:00] –Claire Mazur of Of a Kind

Susan Brinson does not just have one title. Some days she’s a blogger, some days a designer, some days a photographer. Today — she’s the guest on After the Jump, hosted by Grace Bonney. Tune in and hear how she juggles multiple creative endeavors and was able to leave the corporate world for the DIY world. Susan shares her perspective on freelance life, self released projects and the new social-media driven world we live in. Get advice on how to stay up on trends and make the most of your time – which is the most valuable thing a freelancer has. Learn more about Susan’s work at HouseOfBrinson.com. This program was sponsored by Of a Kind. “Whenever you work in the corporate world people have very specific things to do so it’s easy to hire somebody because you know exactly what they do.” [03:00] “I really enjoy teaching, so that’s an area of our business we will build out. We want to make information available to people.” [11:00] “I’m a watcher of what goes online — maybe a stalker. It’s a matter of saturating yourself.” [16:00] –Susan Brinson on After the Jump

On today’s episode, Grace interviews Vanessa Bertozzi from Etsy Wholesale and Abigail Jacobs from West Elm to talk about Etsy’s new wholesale program and West Elm Local. Tune in to hear about both of these new revolutionary services! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “We wanted to develop some professional tools that would really speak to that type of designer, that seller that’s operating at this level, where they’re doing wholesale. So I’m really hoping that it will help keep Etsy evolving and moving forward.” [11:15] –Vanessa Bertozzi on After The Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace brings back Julia Turshen to discuss prioritization and getting the boring stuff done early. No one actually likes doing bills and taxes, but if you can get those out of the way first, the rest of your days can be spent being creative and accomplishing other, more important big things. Tune in to hear all of Grace and Julia’s tips! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “What makes life interesting is that we all find different ways to get whatever we need to get done done!” [21:00] –Julia Turshen on After The Jump

Whether you’re running a business or just talking with your close friends, choosing your words wisely can have huge effects on all of your relationships. Taking a pause before you speak allows you to reflect on your initial reaction and evaluate how your words are coming off. Tune in to hear Grace talk about the ways in which thinking about what you’re saying can be so important. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “At the end of the day what we all really want is to be heard and understood. So why is it so hard to do that for other people?” [5:35] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

This week’s guest comes to us all the way from Paris. Anne Ditmeyer of Pret A Voyager talks about life in Paris and tips us off on the best way to go about living there for a short period of time. Later, Anne and Grace compare and contrast the ways in which Americans and French people use social media. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “I think it makes me richer to have all of these different experiences to draw from.” [10:20] “It’s really just about jumping on opportunities and taking advantage of things.” [26:20] –Anne Ditmeyer on After The Jump

Looking to maintain a strong presence online and through social media accounts? On this week’s episode of After the Jump, learn how to find a rediscover your voice, how to translate that voice into a consistent presence and how to vary your content from channel to channel. Grace Bonney knows what she’s talking about – and you’ll come away from this episode with a much clearer idea of how to engage your online communities. This program was sponsored by Of A Kind “When you’re finding your voice – you shouldn’t be trying to find any other voice but your own.” [3:00] “The older you get and the more you see out there – your aesthetic is changing without you even realizing it!” [6:45] “Youtube will be next year what Instagram was this year.” [24:30] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump

Today on After the Jump, Grace urges you to right your wrongs. She gives us a step-by-step, realistic look at how this is possible for everyone, and how it will be beneficial in the long-run. Tune in to learn more! This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “No one is perfect, not even Martha.” [2:10] “An email does not equal conversation…So many things can’t be conveyed in the written form that can be conveyed simply by the tone of your voice on the phone.” [13:40] –Grace Bonney on After The Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace talks to Amy Azzarito and Max Tielman, Associate Editor at Design Sponge about hard work. They discuss what to expect and how to go about getting through your first job. Later, Amy tells us why she believes the morning is such a valuable time to get important things done. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “This world we live in in, we’re surrounded by very visible examples of success…but the thing that I think is really lacking from all of these success narratives, is the fact that work went into this and above all, time.” [9:15] –Max Tielman on After The Jump “I think that the morning is literally the secret…to get the things done that are really important to you.” –Amy Azzarito on After The Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace provides some great advice for business owners to keep their business and personal lives strong and healthy. She gives us 10 big tips to focus on that can help us to be happier and more productive. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind.   “It’s close to impossible to run a healthy business without support and feedback that you can trust and actually act upon.” [4:55] “Time off is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” [7:45] Grace Bonney on After the Jump

This week on After The Jump, Grace brings in Food Writer Julia Turshen to outline the 12 things they wish they had known before starting their own businesses. From learning how to say no to time management, from day to day tips to planning for the future, Grace and Julia provide a solid list of things we can all work on to get better at running our businesses. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind. Image from Versed Online “I started my retirement account the day after I graduated from college and it was the best thing that I’ve ever done.” [21:15] “You really need to turn off to turn on.” [28:15] Julia Turshen on After The Jump

On the Valentine’s Day episode of After The Jump, Grace highlights some tools across the board that she finds particularly educational and inspirational. From blogs and websites to strong women in design, from print magazines to “lifers”, she gives us a solid list of people and places to look to for ideas and inspiration. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center.   “I don’t instantly think I’m a photographer because I can take a nice photograph and put it on Instagram, but it makes me realize the value of really great photography.” [8:45] “Separating yourself from the pack is a huge thing, and the more you can do that, the better you will be in the long run of your business.” [10:15] Grace Bonney on After The Jump

On this week’s episode of After The Jump, Grace Bonney briefs us on all the apps that have something really cool to offer for your visual images. From filters to collages, from text to video, Grace tells you everything you’ll need to blow up on social media and reach your goals. This program has been sponsored by The International Culinary Center. Today’s music provided by SLEEPiES.   “The reality of the situation is that people are interested in having a lot of information conveyed in a really short place.” [56:25] “It’s not about running every photo through a filter…it’s about staying open minded. If it works for you, give it a try.” [77:00] Grace Bonney on After The Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace welcomes guest Jon Call, a New York based interior designer. Jon tells us about growing up in Washington state, and his fascination with design and architecture from a very young age. After the break, Grace and Jon discuss Kanye West’s recent rant on the design industry, giving their opinions on the subject. Tune in to hear their thoughts! This program has been sponsored by Brooklyn Slate. Music provided by Sleepies.   “Everybody’s going to be faced with faux authenticity. What’s going to define you is where you think it’s passable and where you have no tolerance for that.” [9:00] “I’m looking to cultivate new voices and new trends in my career.” [27:15] Jon Call on After the Jump

Continuing the interior design theme from last week, host Grace Bonney brings in guest interior designer Amanda Gorski. Amanda tells us about how her attention to arrangement and presentation in her own home as a child influenced her introduction into the world of interior design. After the break, she and Grace discuss the difficulties inherent to the interior design world, and how to get by in the industry. This program has been sponsored by the International Culinary Center.   “There’s a lot that goes into [interior design] that you don’t learn working for someone else.” [6:15] “It’s hard being younger in New York and on your own and in this industry where you kind of have to pay your dues in interior design before you can become a big name.” [23:15] Amanda Gorski on After The Jump

After the Jump is back with a new season for 2014, and Grace Bonney kicks off the new year with Noa Santos of Homepolish!Homepolish is a startup that connects top designers with clients in an affordable manner. Tune into this episode to hear Noa talk about his upbringing in Hawaii, and why the Hawaiian lifestyle calls for more concern with function than form. Learn about Homepolish’s unique structure that allows for designers to consult on a per session basis. What trends are emerging in the design world? Noa talks about the new wave of renters concerned with interior design, and why it’s a good idea to work with professionals before owning your first home. Where does Noa go to unwind in NYC? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, Brooklyn Slate. “We only bring on the top designers in their respective cities… But it’s a lot more than having just a skill set- it’s about being able to relate to someone.” [11:00] “Vintage items are the ultimate custom piece.” [29:00] — Noa Santos on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking food imagery with guests Matt Armendariz, Kristina Gill, and Julia Turshen! Specifically, Grace and the cast talk about the Internet era, and how social media outlets like Instagram and Pinterest change the way that people see and interact with food. How do intellectual property rights apply to photographs of food shared on these sites? How has Instagram changed perceptions around photography? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, The International Culinary Center. photo via mattbites.com photo via Epicurious “It takes a lot more work with the camera to get the photos that Instagram does. I don’t think one will replace the other. They’re complementary.” [8:30] — Kristina Gill on After the Jump “I enjoy Pinterest, but I’m not super interested because I’m more into creating the images.” [17:45] — Matt Armendariz on After the Jump

This week on After The Jump, host Grace Bonney brings in Brooklyn based artist and founder of Eskayel, Shanan Campanaro. They discuss her first steps into the world of artistry and how she has expanded, as well as her commitment to keeping her work eco-friendly. Shanan describes her preference for designing home products over fashion, and lists a few things that are essential for her to have a productive work day. This program has been sponsored by Blueprint. “One of the luxuries with home as opposed to fashion, where I worked before, is that you can make everything to order.” [22:25] — Shanan Campanaro on After The Jump

How has online advertising changed, and what challenges are bloggers facing in the world of ads? This week on After the Jump, Design*Sponge’s Grace Bonney and Amy Azzarito are talking about the new wave of web advertising, and what bloggers can do to stay afloat. Learn about the different funding models being used by big publications such as The New York Times, and how similar strategies could work for smaller outlets. What kind of branded content do online readers want to experience? Learn how institutions like Refinery 29 are selling product to fund their site, and find out how to make your blog receptive to new advertising. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.   “I think shopping has become increasingly more social… Now we have a much broader network of people, so people need something they can trust, and that might be an online magazine.” [20:30] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump

Lyndsey Drago designs functional and fashionable dog jackets through her company, Billy Wolf! This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney sits down with Lyndsey to talk about her past work in fashion and design, and why she began making dog coats. Learn about Billy Wolf’s dedication to eco-friendly production by using dead stock and vintage materials. Why did Lyndsey model her collection off workwear? Find out what other women in creative fields inspire Lyndsey and her work! Tune into this episode to hear what Lyndsey hopes dog owners will enjoy about her products. What’s next for Billy Wolf? Find out on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. “I think the best way to make eco-friendly products is to make quality products that will last. It’s not something that you’re going to throw away.” [8:45] “I want people to get something for their dog that they would want for themselves.” [25:35] — Lyndsey Drago on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney talks with Zoe Pawlak, contemporary artist, painter, and designer. Explore a day in the life of where Zoe gets her inspiration, and which direction she believes creative art is heading into. Later, Zoe gives us her latest updates, including where you can see her latest exhibits. To learn more about Zoe, visit her website at www.zoepawlak.com. This program has been sponsored by Mood Magazine.   “If you make bizzare sculptures and want to sell them in Japan, you now have access to do that.” [7:30] “Music has given access to a whole demographic of people. It’s based on collaboration now,and I feel like that’s the future of art making.” [25:20] — Zoe Pawlak on After the Jump

This week on After the Jump, host Grace Bonney speaks with Molly Hatch, ceramicist and designer based in Florence MA. After several ceramic residencies and apprenticeships in the US and abroad, Molly received her MFA in ceramics at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 2008. In 2009, she was awarded the Arts/Industry Residency in the Pottery at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Wisconsin which laid the foundation for her career as an artist designer. Today she works from home in her studio in Northampton, MA, working on everything from designing and illustration, to customized, one of a kind, pieces. Tune-in to hear more about her work as a ceramicist, and how she got her start working in the arts industry. Also be sure to check out her website, www.mollyhatch.com. This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.   “I think if you passionately believe in something, and you persist that it will work out.” [9:15] “It’s important for me to think about both what I’m making and being on trend, and how my work fits into this bigger picture. I think teaching enforces you to think about all the process that you’re doing, but also how that fits.” [28:33] — Molly Hatch on After the Jump

How does design relate to pollution? This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is talking about air pollution with Dominique Browning. Dominique has had a long and storied career in the publishing, editing, and design worlds, working at publications like Newsweek and House & Garden. Since then, Dominique has headed up Moms Clean Air Force, an organization that fights for the health of children by targeting indoor and outdoor air pollution. Did you know that certain chemicals used in furnishing can disrupt the human endocrine system or cause cancer? Find out how designers can learn from the new food movement and demand transparency! Tune in to hear Dominique talk about Moms Clean Air Force, and how the group gives women an outlet to flex their political power. Will sustainable household products ever become affordable for all? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of After the Jump! Thanks to our sponsor BluePrint Cleanse.   “Indoor air pollution relates back to my work in the design world because there are all these things in our plastics, couches, fabrics, etc. These things cause cancer, or are endocrine disruptors.” [4:45] “Nobody in Washington wants to make mother angry… But we don’t exercise this power enough.” [19:40] — Dominique Browning on After the Jump