Artisans & Trade

:: BREAKDOWNIs it possible to reduce the amount of guess work and provide emerging photographers with the knowledge, resources, and access needed to craft a sustaining career in photography? We certainly believe so! That's why we are bringing the Artisans & Trade podcast experience into the real world this Spring (April 1st) to help you on your journey to crafting your photography career. The podcast event will feature in depth conversations, a photo workshop, and lots of Q&A time with two highly esteemed guests: The New Yorker's executive producer Paul Moakley, and award-winning photographer and cinematographer Cory Vanderploeg.LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE LIVE PODCAST EVENT TODAY!:: SUPPORT USOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE HERE:: DISCOVER THE HOST OF A&T PODCASTWebsite: www.stephenobisanya.comInstagram: @stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, award-winning photographer & artist Warwick Saint, world-renowned for his masterfully lit iconic portraits, joins us to share the pivotal moments of his career as editorial photographer and painter. He speaks about the importance of preparing for photographic opportunities, developing personal work, and having the courage to reinvent yourself as an artist. In his work, Saint has uniquely captured the celebrities and visionaries of our time, working with icons such as Oprah, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Beyonce, LeBron James, Lady Gaga, and more.After first breaking into fashion with his legendary 'Elephant Boy' series based on his South African roots, Saint proceeded to lead worldwide photographic campaigns for the Olympic Games, BMW, Nike and World Cup Soccer. He has also collaborated with musicians and performers, creating some of the most iconic album covers of the last 20 years.Today, Saint's work has moved beyond traditional photography and transitioned into the fine art world, using his celebrity portraits as the canvas for experimenting with acrylics, otherwise known as "Lumadynamic Decomposition." *This episode was made possible by: Sarah Parsons MediaNOTEWORTHY TIMESTAMPS: 00:19:15 — Saint's Advice to Photo Assistants00:31:15 — On How to Prepare for a Client Shoot00:35:09 — On the Importance of Personal Work in Your Portfolio00:41:05 — On How to Approach Making Personal Work00:45:10 — On the Dynamic Responsibilities of a Photographer00:57:50 — On Transitioning Toward Painting & Fine ArtDiscover Warwick Saint: Photography & Artwork PortfolioFollow Warwick Saint: SAINTHave a question you'd like to hear discussed? Want to share your insights on a "Talks" episode with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to podcast@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE HERE:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify:: DISCOVER THE HOST OF A&T PODCASTWebsite: www.stephenobisanya.comInstagram: @stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, London-based portrait photographer Phil Sharp joins us to talk about his process of creating striking photographs of musicians and actors. He shares his journey into photography and gives a detailed walkthrough of his headshot process. His new book Heavy Light is now available for purchase on his website.TIMESTAMPS: 00:02:00 — On His Journey into Photography00:25:16 — On His Headshot Process (from Client Booking to Final Deliveries)Discover Phil Sharp: Photography PortfolioDomestika Course: Modern Headshot Photography: Capture Profound PortraitsBuy Phil Sharp's New Book: Heavy LightHave a question you'd like to hear discussed? Want to share your insights on a "Talks" episode with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to podcast@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify:: DISCOVER THE HOST OF A&T PODCASTWebsite: www.stephenobisanya.comInstagram: @stephenobisanya

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNIn this episode we dive into what it means to be inspired and what it takes to remain inspired. We share personal anecdotes of how we've both come to be inspired as individuals and creatives, and we find the common thread and insights that may prove to be useful to others. In Giovanni's own words, "Inspiration is an external exploration. It's a process."Resources Referenced In This Episode:1. James Bond Film: Skyfall (not Spectre)2. The Book of Bushido: The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry3. Everyday Astronaut4. Seth Godin: There's No Such Thing As Writer's Block:: SUPPORT THE PODCASTOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? In this follow up episode, we dive into the topic sourcing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, and Dutch Post-Impressionist Painter Vincent Willem Van Gogh as our framework.Resources Referenced In This Episode: 1. Michael Jordan's The Last Dance2. Edvard Munch's The Scream at the National Museum in Oslo3. Vincent Willem van Gogh's Starry Night at the MoMA4. John Coltrane's Giant Steps:: SUPPORT THE PODCASTOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, American folk artist and musician Jamie Drake joins us to talk about the significant moments that have led up to each of her album projects, including her latest (2022) album release "New Girl." She shares about the trials of releasing a debut album, experimenting to find her true voice as an artist, and much more. You can buy and stream her album on all platforms.TIMESTAMPS: 00:06:30 — On making the album "When I Was Yours"00: 35:19 — On making the album "Everything's Fine"00:58:35 — On making the album "New Girl" Discover Jamie Drake: Jamie Drake MusicHave a question you'd like to hear discussed? Want to share your insights on a "Talks" episode with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation: DONATE:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify:: DISCOVER THE HOST OF A&T PODCASTWebsite: www.stephenobisanya.comInstagram: @stephenobisanya

A&T Chats — Understanding creativity through popular and cultural topics.Hosts: Stephen Obisanya (@stephenobisanya); Giovanni Rosa (@shaolinxstyle):: BREAKDOWNArtistry vs. Craftsmanship. What is the difference, if there is one? Following the release of Kendrick Lamar's single "The Heart Part 5", we dive into the subject of artistry and craftsmanship with hip-hop artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Lupe Fiasco as our framework. In the follow up episode (Part 2), we'll further our exploration using other references as frameworks. Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode. Resources Referenced In This Episode: 1. Kendrick Lamar's The Heart Pt. V2. Lupe Fiasco's Put You On Game:: SUPPORT THE PODCASTOur goal is to curate an evergreen learning archive to help emerging creatives develop as professionals. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.:: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Rate and review the podcast in under 30 seconds! Review on iTunes    |    Review on Spotify

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, California-based games researcher and artist Rosey D'Angelo joins us to talk about the process of defining your brand as an independent creative. She pulls from her work as a User Experience Researcher to help creatives understand how to best reach their ideal clients.Discover Rosey D'Angelo: roseydangeloarts.comHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for people like you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio@stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, award-winning creative director, designer, and agency veteran Michael Janda joins us to talk about the top ten tips to successfully launch a creative agency. He's spent years as an agency owner providing design and development services for clients including Disney, Google, and Warner Bros., Fox, NBC, ABC, National Geographic and many other high-profile brands. Following 13 successful years, Michael sold his agency in 2015. He now spends his time writing, speaking, and mentoring to help freelancers and agencies navigate the complex world of design. Michael's work, book and agency have received awards and recognition from Inc. 5000, FWA, Awwwards, HOW Magazine, Print Magazine, Ad News Magazine, Huffington Post, Promax/BDA, AIGA 100, Addy Awards, Webby Awards, and BusinessQ Magazine.Discover Michael Janda: michaeljanda.comBuy the Web Design Course: Web Design Business BootcampHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for people like you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio@stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based fashion photographer, educator and entrepreneur Justin Bridges joins us to talk about how to price photo projects as an amateur, semi-pro, and professional photographer. From his experiences working with clients such as Giorgio Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue, and GQ, he offers a detailed insight into pricing strategies.Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges SkillshareEnter Justin's Community: Finance, Freelance, & Entrepreneurship CounselSee Justin's Photography: Photography PortfolioListen to Justin's Podcast: Freelance Kills PodcastHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for people like you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio@stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based filmmaker and educator Jason Guzman joins us to talk about inbound marketing and how to win clients and customers using a variety of marketing strategies. His media production company Flywheel Film is deploying their full range video production services to help businesses better tell visually compelling stories. Discover Flywheel Film : @flywheelfilmHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for people like you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio@stephenobisanya

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based designer and printmaker James Alcorn joins us to talk about one of many unexpected routes to becoming an entrepreneur.  His interests and experiences as a filmmaker, animator, marketer, and self-taught printmaker led him to opening and starting up his screen-printing and letterpress printing business Old Town Press.Discover Old Town Press : @oldtownpressHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based artists Tattfoo Tan and Kariny Padilla join us to discuss the purpose, process and impact of artistic mentorship. Tattfoo, a seasoned artist and graphic designer, shares on his role and responsibilities as a mentor, while Kariny, a recent FIT graduate, offers an insight into the many ways mentorship can be transformative. Tattfoo Tan is an artist who collaborates with the public on issues relating to ecology, sustainability and healthy living. His work is project-based, ephemeral and educational in nature. He has exhibited at venues including the Queens Museum of Art, Eugene Lang College at the New School for Liberal Arts, Parsons the New School for Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, among others. Kariny Padilla is a painter and a recent graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a Fine Arts Degree. Her paintings are a figurative documentation of her personal life and experiences. Discover Tattfoo Tan : tattfoo.comDiscover Kariny Padilla: @karinypadillaHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Want to share your insights with new and emerging creatives? Send all inquiries to info@artisansandtradestudio.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.):: SO, WHAT DID YOU THINK?Be honest. Rate the podcast HERE.Remember to share an episode with a fellow creative friend. It's the best way to say "I was thinking about you!" :: FOLLOW US@artisansandtradestudio

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, New York-based architectural and landscape photographer Jade Doskow joins us to talk about the painstaking process of developing longterm photo projects and the grit it takes to develop a career in photography. Her work ethic is incredibly aspirational and her experience serves as a learning opportunity for new and early photographers. Doskow is known for her rigorously composed and eerily poetic images that examine the intersection of people, architecture, nature, and time. She is the subject of a 2021 documentary Jade Doskow: Photographer of Lost Utopias. Doskow was one of 50 women featured in the award-winning 2018 October book publication ‘50 Contemporary Women Artists: Groundbreaking Art from 1960 to the Present'. She is best known for her long-term projects ‘Freshkills' and ‘Lost Utopias' as well as additional bodies of work examining architecture and the cityscape. Her photographs haven been featured and reviewed internationally, including The New York Times, Aperture, Photograph, Architect, Wired, Musée Mag, Smithsonian, and more. Doskow guest lectures at Cornell University and is on the faculty of both CUNY and the International Center of Photography.Discover Jade Doskow: jadedoskowphotography.comHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, designer, teacher, and author, Michael Shumate joins us to talk about the concepts in his new book Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really Works. He taught graphic design and illustration for twenty-five years and is now generously sharing his discoveries on the principles of logo design with the world.  Michael has designed identities in all areas of branding: commercial, government, institutional, product and retail. While teaching Branding Design he taught approximately 900 students and graded over 2700 branding projects. That teaching experience, in addition to his professional work, helped him discover fundamental principles of identity design, the core principles of logo design, that remain true, regardless of current fads or fashions. Today, he continues his teaching tradition via his Youtube channel where he is creating what is arguably a masterclass on how to design logos that adhere to the principles of design and can stand the test of time. Discover Michael Shumate: logodesigntheory.comPurchase the book: Logo Design Theory: How Branding Design Really WorksHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, filmmaker, and writer Sean Tucker joins us to talk about his new book The Meaning in the Making. It is his creative philosophy focused on helping creatives find their voice, discover their message, maintain inspiration, and stay mentally healthy and motivated as creators. Tucker's work spans stills and films and he has worked for NGO'S and big multinational corporations across more than 20 countries. Today, he creates introspective and inspiring short films exploring the elements of photography and the philosophy for a creative life on his popular YouTube channel. Purchase the book: The Meaning in the MakingHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, interior designer and Design Director at Pembrooke & Ives Stephanie Schabot joins us to share some insights on the journey to becoming an interior designer. When she is not attending to client work, she is serving on the thesis panel at the New York School of Interior Design and mentoring students studying interior design. Stephanie has worked with designers such as Laura Bohn, Juan Pablo Molyneux, Victoria Hagan and S Russell Groves. At Pembrooke & Ives, she has worked on projects in Palm Beach, the Hamptons and New York City. She designs custom rugs, fabrics, embroidery and her true forte from her upbringing - furniture.Discover Pembrooke & Ives: pembrookeandives.comHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Local Fish is a New York City based startup hip-hop duo. Their eclectic, experimental, and energetic sound is introducing something fresh and authentic to the musical landscape, especially with their origins in Wu-tang's own Staten Island. Comprised of rappers Nü and Renaps, the duo is carving their own path in hip-hop from the ground up starting with their debut album Leave the Block. In this conversation, we talk about how to produce a project on a small budget, scale a career in music from the early stages, and some of the challenges that early artists have to navigate.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Local Fish: Instagram: @localfishoffishal→  Get Ticket to Album Release PartyListen to Leave the Block: Apple MusicListen to Leave the Block: SpotifyListen to Leave the Block: YoutubeListen to Leave the Block: Bandcamp

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, photographer, educator, entrepreneur, and all around creative Justin Bridges joins us to help navigate how to build a clientele and get a business off the ground. His clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's NY, Amazon, Giorgio Armani and more. He's a Skillshare educator currently developing an all-intensive educational platform for creative professionals hyper-focused on delivering accessible information in the intersection of wealth, work, and wellbeing--sign up for that! Learn with Justin Bridges: Justin Bridges SkillshareEnter Justin's Community: Finance, Freelance, & Entrepreneurship CounselSee Justin's Photography: Photography PortfolioListen to Justin's Podcast: Freelance Kills PodcastHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we conclude our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. To hear more about how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer, be sure to listen to the previous two episodes. In this episode, Spike offers some insights on different methods of pricing your work, he gives an overview of things to look for when handling contracts, and he shares the raw purpose behind his work that might help you define yours.Follow Spike Johnson: @spike_johnsonView Website: www.spikejohnson.co.ukHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we continue our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. This is the second installation of the 3-part series on how to become a well-rounded freelance photographer. In this episode, Spike breaks down how photographers can find media contacts, how to write and formulate a winning pitch to editors, and finally how to sell your work. The key lesson: Pitching is based on the principle of supply & demand: If you have something that photo editors want, they'll read your pitch.Follow Spike Johnson: @spike_johnsonView Website: www.spikejohnson.co.ukHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we're featuring our conversation with photojournalist and documentary producer Spike Johnson. It's the first of a 3-part series on how to become a well-rounded freelancer. In this first episode, Spike talks about how photographers, documentary writers, and videographers can get access to stories worth telling and sharing with the rest of the world. The key lesson: gaining access is difficult... FIND A WAY! Follow Spike Johnson: @spike_johnsonView Website: www.spikejohnson.co.ukHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.:: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with fashion photographer Krisztián Éder about his new zine April Breeze and how it came to be. We discuss, briefly, his journey to the position he is currently in as a notable photographer in the industry. And he shares some key tips that helped him navigate his career from amateur to professional.Follow Krisztián Éder’s work: @krisztianeder / www.krisztianeder.comCheck out Krisztián’s zine: April BreezeHave a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Susannah Ray is a New York based photographer and professor. Her work focuses on the intersection of city and water and how New Yorkers' lives are shaped by the waters around the city. She has taught photography for 15 years and is currently an adjunct associate professor at Hofstra University. Her work has been exhibited at The Bronx Museum of the Arts, Benrubi Gallery and has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The British Journal of Photography. Her monographs New York Waterways and Right Coast chronicle New York City's shorelines and its surfing culture, respectively. In this conversation, we talk about the four key steps of analyzing and decoding photographs as inspired by American critic, historian, and educator A.D. Coleman. We also discuss how to think deeply about making photographs, and many more peripheral conversations revolving around images.→ View Image Referenced in the Episode Here::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Susannah Ray: Instagram: @susannahrayphotographyWebsite: www.susannahray.com

Deandre Jamaal is a Virginia-based visual artist and creative. His presence online is minimal but filled with purpose when he does offer a look into what he is thinking about, seeing, and interpreting across various mediums.In this conversation, Deandre and I talk about creativity, the process of making meaningful work, his personal aspirations and how they are guided by masterful works such as American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" album.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Deandre Jamaal: Instagram: @deandre.jamaalWebsite: www.deandrejamaal.com

A&T Talks — Practical advice and insight for your creative journey in 30 minutes or less.Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with type and graphic designer Viktor Baltus. His work at Type Design Class is helping creatives become better designers one lesson at a time. We discuss, briefly, his pillar system or the Roman Temple method of generating income as a creative. It's a simple and useful guide that will instantly shift how you operate your business as a freelancer and entrepreneur.Follow Viktor Baltus: Type Design ClassLearn how to become a better designer: www.typedesignclass.com:: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Bill Murphy is a New York City based artist working primarily in printmaking, drawing and painting. His work involves a naturalist and contemplative study of subjects such as barren landscapes, abandoned ships, and graveyards of wooden sailing vessels. Many of his works are heavily based in etching, lithography (from the stone), watercolor, oil paint, graphite and charcoal. He is a recently retired professor from Wagner College on Staten Island where he taught drawing, printmaking and watercolor painting. Bill is currently represented in the permanent collection of the British Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the New York Public Library and many more.In this episode, we talk about how to continuously reignite the passion in your work, the significance of intuition, and finding inspiration to unravel new ideas.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Bill Murphy: Instagram: @bill.murphy77Website: www.aburninglight.com

Nolwen Cifuentes is a photographer and director based in Los Angeles, California. Her clients include Billboard, Netflix, Rolling Stone, and TIME magazine. She is the founder of "Don't Be A Starving Artist", a quickly growing educational resource providing financial advice and insights for freelance creatives from her personal journey and experience. She is an honoree of The 30 New & Emerging Photographers to Watch and a 2020 Lit List finalist.In this episode, we talk about ramping up into a full time practice as a photographer, building a formidable business as a freelancer, and how to avoid financial struggles as an artist.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Nolwen Cifuentes: Instagram: @nolwencif; @dontbe.astarvingartistWebsite: nolwencifuentes.com

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional.Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with marketer and Swipe Files founder Corey Haines. In his role as a consultant, he has worked with dozens of startups on marketing and growth. Today, he's here to help you grow in your practice as an artist and/or creative. In the episode, he shares how he got into marketing and offers tangible advice on how to get comfortable with marketing, building an audience, and selling your work. Bonus Benefit :: Gain access to detailed marketing lessons & insights and a growing community of marketers. Artisans & Trade podcast listeners get 50% off Swipe Files memberships with discount code: ARTISANS. Simply sign up on SwipeFiles.com, reply to the Welcome email mentioning this special offer, and your discount will be processed.Follow Corey's podcast: Everything Is MarketingFollow Corey on Twitter: @coreyhainesco:: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Anton Strömberg Sindemark is a Program Manager at Hyper Island, a digital creative business school curating transformative learning experiences for individuals and businesses. He is also a coach, a speaker, and the cofounder of 2050Work.In this episode, we talk about setting and accomplishing goals, overcoming the comparison game, and more personal development tips to help creative professionals deal with the demands and realities of their work. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Anton Strömberg Sindemark: Instagram: @normalheroesMedium: Sindemark

Benjamin Studebaker is a political theorist whose work is deeply concerned about the way social and political systems operate or ought to operate. He recently completed his PhD in Politics & International Studies at the University of Cambridge where he has also taught on the history of political thought. Currently, he hosts the podcast Political Theory 101.In this episode, we talk about and dissect the current political landscape, and wrap up the conversation talking about the many ways to approach a career in journalism. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Benjamin Studebaker: Website: www.benjaminstudebaker.comTwitter: @BMStudebaker

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with Kamoinge Inc. documentary photographer Gerald Cyrus. His work depicts urban street scenes, African American family life, and intimate scenes from jazz lounges and nightclubs. We discuss, briefly, how to develop your style as an artist. (In case you missed it, our full conversation with Gerald Cyrus—episode 21—is available here.):: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Magali Duzant is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and educator whose practice investigates the poetics of perception and inquiry through installations, photographs, texts, and artist books. Her incredibly thought provoking work has been exhibited internationally from Singapore to Beijing.In this episode, we talk about finding your why, experimentation as a method of discovering your style as an artist, conceptualizing projects, how to become a freelance writer, and making a living as an artist.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Magali Duzant: Website: www.magaliduzant.comInstagram: @magaliduzant

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with photorealistic painter Stephen Fox. His work renders nighttime scenes with a quality of mystery and fantastical nature. We discuss, briefly, the many facets of the artistic practice that ought to considered as a creative. (In case you missed it, our full conversation with Stephen Fox—episode 18—is available here.):: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

Gerald Cyrus is a photographer whose works depict urban street scenes, African American family life, and intimate scenes from jazz lounges and nightclubs. His work has been exhibited in several museums including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum. His photographs are currently in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and so much more. Gerald is currently a member of Kamoinge Inc., the esteemed African American photographer's collective.In this episode, we talk about pivoting careers, how to develop your style as an artist, maintaining longevity as a photographer, and he offers some salient advice to emerging photographers.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Gerald Cyrus: Website: www.geraldcyrus.com

Julian Kingma is an award winning Australian photographer. His work has been featured in publications such as Conde Nast Traveler, Harpers Bazaar, Rolling Stone and much more. He has been awarded the Quill Awards for Best Portrait and Best Picture Story in addition to Australian Nikon Photographer of the Year. His work is regularly exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra where his work has been steadily acquired for their permanent collection. In this episode, we talk about being self-taught, film vs. digital photography, establishing a unique workflow, and being relentless in the pursuit of forging a career out of your passion.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Julian Kingma: Website: www.juliankingma.comInstagram: @julian_kingma

Thierry Augustin is an E-Commerce email strategist and the founder of Sent, a digital marketing agency helping leading fashion and beauty brands keep more customers by implementing impactful email and SMS marketing strategies. Before founding his company, he was a voracious consultant in menswear, and before that, the business mind behind Genteel Flair, a creative startup & online menswear journal which afforded him many opportunities to work closely with fashion brands as a strategist, content creator, and business consultant. In this follow-up episode, we hone in on the ever-important work of shifting our mindset from a limited and pessimistic one to an abundant and optimistic one. We explore the cascading impact such a shift is capable of having on the rest of our lives.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Thierry Augustin: Website: www.sent.agencyInstagram: @sentagencyeCommerce Newsletter: Email OptimizedPersonal: @thierryaugustin

Thierry Augustin is an E-Commerce email strategist and the founder of Sent, a digital marketing agency helping leading fashion and beauty brands keep more customers by implementing impactful email and SMS marketing strategies. Before founding his company, he was a voracious consultant in menswear, and before that, the business mind behind Genteel Flair, a creative startup & online menswear journal which afforded him many opportunities to work closely with fashion brands as a strategist, content creator, and business consultant. In this two-part episode, we revisit his seemingly destined path as a medical practitioner. We talk about what it's like to have the courage to reinvent oneself, the importance of self-education and apprenticeships, taking ownership and creating the life we want for ourselves, how to transform an idea into a business, and finally, we address the ongoing and ever-important work of shifting mindset.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Thierry Augustin: Website: www.sent.agencyInstagram: @sentagencyeCommerce Newsletter: Email OptimizedPersonal: @thierryaugustin

Stephen Fox is a photorealistic painter whose work renders nighttime scenes with a quality of mystery and fantastical nature. His work typically involves explorations of recurring elements and scenes such as glowing phone booths, illuminated billboards, interstate highways, and after-hours parks and playgrounds. He is a three-time recipient of the Virginia Museum Professional Artist's Fellowship among other awards, and his work has been exhibited at various galleries across the world including Posco Gallery in Seoul, South Korea, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond Virginia.Fox is currently a professor at the School of Visual Arts where he teaches freshmen students on the "Principles of Visual Language". He currently works and resides in Brooklyn, New York City. In this episode, we talk about an artist's purpose, finding one's visual language, and prioritizing investing in one's self.::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover Stephen Fox: Website: www.stephenfoxart.comInstagram: @stephenfoxart

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with independent photographer, Adjunct Professor at New York University, and New York Times photography editor Jeffrey Henson Scales. He is the photography editor of the Opinion Op-Ed Section and the annual Year In Pictures special section. He also curates The New York Times, photography column, “Exposures.” Mr. Henson Scales in his time as an editorial photographer working in the entertainment industry produced record covers for a variety of artists, ranging from pop groups like The Jacksons to Los Angeles punk bands like The Bangles and Hip Hop artists like Arrested Development. We discuss his work and process as a photo editor, tips and advice for photographers, and how to get assignments as a working photographer. :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com. :: BREAKDOWNIn this A&T Talks episode, we chat with Chris Do, Emmy award-winning designer, director, and CEO & founder of The Futur, an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1-billion people how to make a living doing what they love. Chris has been thinking about reimagining education since his early years of teaching at ArtCenter College of Design and Otis College of Art and Design in California. His work at the helm of his startup The Futur is making learning accessible, exhilarating, inclusive, innovative, and most importantly, radically transformative. To better understand his vision for how education could be fully supported in the digital age, we discuss the challenges that come with upending outdated systems, how to revolutionize education via tech & social media, and how to shift priority towards students and teachers, and away from bureaucracy. You can find Chris on Instagram, and The Futur on all online platforms (starting here).:: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

A&T Talks is a mini-series featuring casual chats (5-30min) with noteworthy individuals. The topics covered aim to provide clear guides, lessons, and resourceful information necessary to help you develop as a creative professional. Have a question you'd like to be discussed? Send all inquiries to hello@artisansandtrade.com.  :: BREAKDOWNIn this inaugural A&T Talks episode, we chat with photographer and digital marketing specialist Kevin Roman (@kevinfelixroman) about the rarely considered topic of how to find your path and perspective as an artist. How do you figure out what it is you are trying to say as an artist? What are the steps to take to begin mapping out your vision and purpose as an artist? What purpose does your craft serve? :: SUPPORT USIf you're getting value from these conversations, please support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate. (It helps us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you.)Give us a quick review and rating HERE. (It helps us reach more creatives like you.)Share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it.:: FOLLOW US@artisansandtrade

John Free is a street and social documentary photographer based in Los Angeles, California. His photographic works range from social documentary explorations to automobile abstracts to London and Paris street life. His upcoming book End of the Line revisits his decade long photo essay on railroad tramps in Los Angeles and is due for release in Spring 2021. In this episode, we talk about the importance of practice, things to consider in order to make better photographs, the power of photography, and even some gear talk. ::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio Add museum-quality prints to your New York City photography collection from Stephen Obisanya Studio's limited photo print collection when you shop at stephenobisanya.com/shop before Dec. 31st. ::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade::::Discover John Free: Website: www.johnfreephotography.comYoutube: John FreeInstagram: @john_free_photography

Si Golraine is a multidisciplinary artist whose crafts range from painting to classical music. Based in New York City, she is forging a formidable career with a quickly expanding breadth of work. In this episode, we talk about establishing discipline in one's work and she gives a measured but hot take on why more artists should not want things to work out well.::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio Add museum-quality prints to your New York City photography collection from Stephen Obisanya Studio's limited photo print collection when you shop at stephenobisanya.com/shop before Dec. 31st. ::::Discover Si Golraine: Website: www.sigolraine.comInstagram: @si_golraine::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

Violeta Palchik is the Director of Folklife at a grassroots arts collective and organization. Her work is dedicated to creating programs that arise from the needs of community groups she is often working collaboratively and intensively with. She is a member of the American Folklore Society, the Association for the Study of Food and Society, and the New York Folklore Roundtable. In this episode, we talk about facilitating dialogue between cultures and the community at large, and how to tell stories in a collaborative manner. ::::SponsorStephen Obisanya Studio Add museum-quality prints to your New York City photography collection from Stephen Obisanya Studio's limited photo print collection when you shop at stephenobisanya.com/shop before Dec. 31st. ::::Discover Violeta Palchik: Instagram: @violefloreEmail & Programs: Folklife Programs::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

Welcome to the Artisans & Trade podcast, an interview-based platform curating resourceful conversations for emerging artists and creatives. In these intimate conversations with notable figures across the arts, business, and design space, the goal is simple: to introduce listeners to a variety of trades, make information accessible and transparent for developing creative professionals, and curate remarkable mentors.Discover the Host & Photographer, Stephen ObisanyaInstagram: @stephenobisanyaTwitter: @stephenobisanyaWebsite: www.stephenobisanya.com::::Follow Artisans & Trade Instagram: @artisansandtradeFacebook: @artisansandtradeWebsite: www.artisansandtrade.com::::Want to give us a review? Leave it here in under 30 seconds.Want to help us produce more content to help emerging artists and creatives? Support us here: artisansandtrade.com/donate.

Zachary Lombardi is a sculptor, designer, motorcycle enthusiast, and visual arts teacher. As an artist, he is quickly bringing his unique vision for furniture design as sculptures and elements of environmental advocacy to the forefront. He recently wrapped up a residency with The National Audobon Society, an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. In this episode, we talk about harnessing creativity, finding a balance between multiple practices, and making work with purpose. ::::Discover Zachary Lombardi: Instagram: @zach.lombardiWebsite: www.zachlombardi.com::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

Viktor Baltus is a type and graphic designer. From his Netherlands design studio, he works with brands all over the world to craft brand stories with illustrations and lettering that reflect history, heritage, and authenticity. His Instagram account turned design course—Type Design Class—is geared toward educating designers on the elements and principles of type design, and officially launches in November. In this episode, we talk about his beginnings and how it has led up to founding and operating a full creative design studio. ::::Discover Viktor Baltus: Instagram: @typedesignclassWebsite: www.viktorbaltus.comCourse: Type Design Class::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

Brad Swartz is an award-winning architect whose namesake architecture firm specializes in bespoke residential and commercial projects. His Australia-based firm is quickly redefining the possibilities of inner-city living by intervening with good and sustainable design in both small and large living quarters. His work has been featured in a variety of books, magazines, and online platforms such as Never Too Small, a media company focused on highlighting award-winning designers. In this episode, we talk about innovation in inner-city living design, the vision of the Brad Swartz Architects firm, and sustainable living as the way forward. ::::Discover Brad Swartz: Instagram: @bradswartzarchitectsWebsite: bradswartz.com.au::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

Dominique Christina is an award-winning poet and writer, author, actor, educator, and social agitator. Her “soul work”, as she often refers to it, is influenced by her family's lineage and legacy in the Civil Rights Movement, and by the idea that words make worlds (her TED Talk on this subject is a must-see!). She is a mother, a published author of four books, currently holds five national poetry slam titles including the 2014 & 2012 Women of the World Slam Champion and the 2011 National Poetry Slam Champion. She has performed and conducted workshops for colleges and universities, community art spaces, nonprofit organizations, and conferences across the country. In this episode, we talk about the impact of poetry & creative writing, the need to interrogate and decode the language we use, she shares her writing process and influences, and delivers sage advice to emerging poets and writers. ::::Discover Dominique Christina: Instagram: @dominiquechristinaTwitter: @nyarlokaWebsite: dominiquechristina.com::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade

David Givens is a filmmaker, producer, and emerging Director of Photography. His work spans documentaries, branded content, TV, and Commercials for clients such as Conde Nast, Def Jam Recordings, and Vice. Currently, he is developing a series of narratives and a short film project based on his formative years in New York City. In this episode, we talk about finding one’s voice as a filmmaker, creating authentically based on what you know, the pros and cons of freelancing as a filmmaker, and the importance of representation, intention, and sensibilities. ::::Discover David Givens: Instagram: @davegivensWebsite: davegivens.com::::If you're getting value from these conversations, please share an episode with someone you think would benefit from it. Learn something new? Share your thoughts with us in our review and rating section here. (Your review helps creatives like you find us.)Help us cover the costs of producing resourceful content for you. Support the podcast with a donation at artisansandtrade.com/donate.Follow: @artisansandtrade