Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee

How do you know if you're being scammed by a recruiter? What do you say (or not say) when you finally get on the line with one? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, needs to know they're not alone. And you can help! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

Feeling insecure about your work? How do you get over it (again and again)? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, may need to hear this. And you can help! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

Struggling to let people know about you and your services? Finding it hard to explain just how different you are from everyone else that does what you do? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, may need to hear this. And you can help! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

When is stealing someone's idea ok? Is it ever? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.

Pigeon holed? What can you do about it? On this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee, host Jared Kessler discusses how you can break out of being pigeon holed, as a creative, and start to get work outside of your typical industry. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Small? Medium? Or large? In this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversation Over Coffee host, Jared Kessler, discusses why the size (of the company) really does matter and what kind of effect it can have on you and your happiness. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review! It really helps to get an episode like this to those who need it. And I can't do it alone!

Overworked? Need a break? On this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee, host Jared Kessler discusses taking a break, over the ever-popular “grinding it out.” Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.

How do you negotiate pay? Get paid what you're worth? And find higher paying work? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Boundaries. Do we even know what they are? If so, why are we so scared to set, follow, and communicate them to those we work with? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week's episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.

Are cafes dead? Is a company laptop a blessing (or a curse)? Should clients cover common expenses? All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Irfan Chaudhry — a 3-D artist and graphic designer born in London and based out of Seattle — discuss on this week's episode. Have a question about Irfan? Find out more by simply connecting with him here: https://www.irfanchaudhry.com or follow him on Instagram @irfandesign. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps!

Just wanted to end the season with something that's been on my mind. Thank you everyone who's listened and has been a part of this! I'm excited for what's to come, in Season 2! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do brands reassert their authority into people's lives? What impact do consumers have on brands? Are we using brands to virtue signal? And now that so many people are working from home, does company culture still exist? Join Jared Kessler and special guest Jeremy Katz, who, as the Worldwide Editorial Director of Ogilvy and Mather, tackle these questions and so much more! Want to learn more about Jeremy and the company he recently started called Above/Below Marketing? You can visit him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-katz/. Or learn more about him and his company, which still may be under construction, here: https://abovebelowmarketing.com or through emailing him here: jeremy@abovebelowmarketing.com on how to work together. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to leave a review. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do you stay true to you and your original vision? Juggle a family? Focus on being a generalist or more niche? And decide whether or not you should do work for free (at various points in your career)? Join Jared Kessler and special guest Shawn Hubbard, who, as a professional freelance photographer has an impressive list of clientele that includes the Baltimore Ravens, Under Armour, Red Bull, The New York Knicks and more! Want to learn more about Shawn? Simply visit his website here: https://shawnhubbardphoto.com or follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shawn_hubbard (@shawn_hubbard). Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to leave a review. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How do you balance doing a lot of things well? Talking to clients about their budget? And building your career right after college? All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Jacob Christensen — owner of an Emmy-nominated video production studio located in Seattle, WA — discuss on this week's episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee. Have a question about Jacob Christensen? Find out more about him and his video production company here: http://JKCVideo.com. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to leave a review. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What should creative applicants know that most don't, to be be seriously considered for a job? How much do employers look at someone's social media feed (and base their decision to hire someone on what they said or didn't say online)? What do the general public get wrong about creative recruiters? All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Kim Lovell — a creative recruiter and former designer for companies like Nike and Forever 21 — discuss on this week's episode. Have a question about Kim Lovell? Find out more by simply connecting with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimannlovell/ Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don't forget to leave a review. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Trust. Client expectations. B2C versus B2B. And how where you live can impact the work that you do. Join host Jared Kessler and special guest Brian Unflat — a Creative Director for CMD agency as well as a former Designer and Art Director for many other highly-recognized ad firms and brands — on the latest episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over (Virtual) Coffee. Have a question about Brian Unflat? Find out more by simply connecting with him on LinkedIn here (so when you're in Portland you can buy him a beer): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-unflat-773392/ Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/. Like what you hear? Please consider leaving a review. It really helps! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Doing work that's uniquely you. It's vital! But how should you think about the competition? Pricing? What you should push back on (and not push back on) with clients? And more! Join Jared Kessler and Kiliii Yuyan, an award-winning photographer and contributor to National Geographic Magazine, (as well as many other major publications), for creatives having conversations over coffee. Want to find out more about about Kiliii and the work that he does? You can visit his website here: https://kiliii.com/. Or be one of his 180,000 Instagram followers here: https://www.Instagram.com/kiliiiyuyan (@kiliiiyuyan). Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast. Or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/ (@chcocpodcast). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our story. It's vital! Except so often we bury it under a closet of old and raggedy clothes. But not today! This is part two, of Jared's story, broken down. From discovering copywriting to licensing his music to MTV, from turning a two-way ticket to Seattle into a one-way because of a falling out with his family, Jared covers it all in part two of his story. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Gene Balk, a columnist from the Seattle Times, and host Jared Kessler, as they discuss how Gene got started, Volkswagen supposedly changing its name, and what exactly is going on in Seattle. Including, one restaurant using clear bubble-like sheds for people to dine-out in (yes, it's as strange as it actually sounds). Want to connect with Gene? You can follow him on Twitter @genebalk. Or read his popular column at the Seattle Times here: https://www.seattletimes.com/author/gene-balk-fyi-guy/. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast. Or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/ (@chcocpodcast). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Great Agency Adventure is something Steve Taylor started in and around 2014 to explore and check out how a new agency, each month, worked. What was it like? What is Steve doing now? And what did he do when money got tight? Join Steve, and host, Jared Kessler for a creative conversation over coffee (and tea) to find out. Want to learn more about what Steve Taylor is up to? In his own words, “just Google zombie parmesan” and you'll find him just about everywhere. ;) Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast. Or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/ (@chcocpodcast). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Self doubt, challenging projects, and feeling comfortable in your own space. Join interior designer Stephanie Linggi-Manley and host Jared Kessler over a Carmel Machiatto or two as they have a conversation over coffee as to what it's like to be a creative. And sometimes, not-at-all creative in their personal and professional space. Want to learn more about Stephanie and her interior design services? Simply visit https://www.lemondesignediting.com/home or follow along on IG @lemondesignediting. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/ (@chcocpodcast). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Principal Design Strategist for OneDesign Digital Devices for Amazon who previously worked with Herman Miller, Apple, Sony, IDEO and many others, Cameron Campbell joins Jared Kessler as they discuss design, strategy and the world we live in. From how she was raised had helped to shape her career to leveraging her Art History background to help tell a better, more relevant story through a certain design experience, Cameron and Jared discuss whether or not we need a strategy for design, how stopping and thinking a bit more about what we're doing can help with the end product, and understanding how certain physical materials (and social inequalities) can influence how we all work, live and interact with one another. Want to learn more about Cameron Campbell? Simply visit her LinkedIn profile here https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbellwilkens/ to connect. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Inclusivity and diversity in advertising and in the workplace. Where does it start? How does it start? Does activism in the workplace and having a team to help implement inclusivity and ethics help?  With special guest Yoona Lee -- a Seattle-based, Korean American writer/editor, artist and activist -- Jared and Yoona have an open and honest conversation around the sensitivities and visceral feelings that often-times surround inclusivity and action in the workplace, as well as having necessary but uncomfortable conversations around racial equity versus racial equality, social justice and more!  Have a question about Yoona and how inclusivity can help in advertising and in your workplace? Find out more about Yoona Lee by simply connecting with her on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoonalee/ Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Keeping it quick and honest, Jared shares his thoughts on minimalism. Especially how it's helped him and so many others with their finances, relationships, and mental health, that he wonders whether or not it just might be the cure for some creatives. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/.

Doing the work. Explaining your process. Managing expectations. How do you deal?  Join Jared with special guest Matthew Goldfarb -- a veteran Copywriter and Creative Director who's worked with some of the most prestigious, NY-based agencies and world-renowned brands including Ogilvy, R/GA, Digitas, Dove, Discover Card, Volvo, 1-800-COLLECT and more! Plus, had incredible success running his own freelance writing business as well. Listen in as they discuss all the things creatives deal with, each day, but may not know exactly how to deal with (and manage) other days. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/. Want to learn more about Matthew Goldfarb? Simply visit matthewgoldfarb.com or brandingforthepeople.com to learn more. Or follow him on Instagram here instagram.com/msgfarb. Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, please consider sharing this across social media and leaving a review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If the name of the podcast doesn't say it all, nothing will!  With special guest Anthony Bencomo aka Biggie, Jared had the chance to talk shop with the owner of Deli Fresh Threads — a highly-original t-shirt brand that blends a love for sandwiches with a love for t-shirts. All into one!  We discuss things like being honest with who you are online (and offline), whether or not there's a time when you just have to “take a leap of faith...” Plus, why a hotdog is (or isn't) a sandwich.  What exactly does that mean? You'll just have to listen to find out.  Want to learn more about the host, Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information.  Want to learn more about Biggie and his company Deli Fresh Brands? Just visit delifreshthreads.com to find out more.  Thanks for listening! If you like what you heard, please consider sharing this across social media and leaving a review. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our story. It's vital! Except so often we bury it under a closet of old and raggedy clothes. But not today! This is part one, of Jared's story, broken down. From growing up as the artistic black sheep of his family, to the rocky relationship he had with his dad, to recording his first album at Tongue and Groove Studios in Philadelphia, PA to his roommate in college almost killing himself. Yep. He covers it all in part one of his story. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Keeping it quick and honest, Jared shares how freeing it is to know and remind ourselves of just how un-highly we talk about ourselves. And need to, instead, find a way to talk a lot more highly of. Because if we don't, then who will? Want to learn more about Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information.

Meet Nathan Hoerschelmann, one of the biggest artist advocates and practicing lawyers I know. As someone who's provided legal advice as a membership reference attorney for American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) to helping small business owners form all types of business entities, Nathan is someone who's represented creatives at all levels of their careers, for over 18 years and counting. From what needs to be in a contract to some of the biggest mistakes creatives make today, listen in as we have an open and honest conversation over collecting payments, how the pandemic has effected things and more! Have a question about Nathan and how he can help you and your legal needs, please visit https://www.hdpnw.com. Want to learn more about me, your host, Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A creative professional with over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of art and technology, Daniel Flahiff and I talk about whether you're doing too much or not enough. Meaning, is it good to be a jack of all trades? How do you have a conversation with someone as to all the things you do, without feeling as if you're being unfairly judged for not focusing on one thing? On top of that, we discuss things like balancing creativity and business, if there's such a thing as “being too creative,” what it's like being married to another creative and more! So have a listen, share your thoughts, and kindly leave us a review. Want to learn more about me, your host, Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Keeping it quick and honest, Jared shares his thoughts and revelations over sharing our true selves. Online. And offline. Want to learn more about your host, Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information.

How does it make you feel when you've been ghosted by a client or a recruiter? Especially when they told you they'd love to work with you? Or ever apply for a certain role that you were told you'd be perfect for, only to never hear back from anyone? On today's podcast my guest Darcel Verducci Schouler and I will share our thoughts and personal experiences on this as well as other thoughts, revelations and insights on what it's like to live, fail and succeed as a creative. Today. Want to learn more about me, your host, Jared Kessler? Or how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's conversation is with Chris Donaldson, an Emmy Award-Winning Producer at Moment Films, colleague and friend whom I've known for over a decade now. We discuss everything from what is going on in the advertising and marketing world, doing meaningful work, budgets, mental health and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Jared today as he discusses some of his personal revelations and insights on why it might be important to just take the day, sleep in and recharge.

What do you think the state of the creative world is right now? What are the first things that come to mind when I say the phrase “tight budget, branding, and cancel culture? What have you learned the most, while being in this pandemic and the world at large? Listen in, as Jared both provides and asks for your insights on these questions and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app