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Just Getting Started is a podcast all about getting to know the next big creatives in the marketing world. Join me, Spencer Linton, as I interview my fellow classmates from The Creative Circus every week & learn who they are, what they know, & how they plan to make waves once we start in the "real w…

Spencer Linton at The Creative Circus


    • Dec 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Just Getting Started

    Logan Blake | Graduating Graphic Designer | Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 54:30


    In this episode we sit down with Logan Blake. A graduating Graphic Designer who has a great look on life and the keys to success, "drink water, exercise, and put in the work." Listen in for more great thoughts on the design industry. Enjoy!

    Devon Moreland | Q5 Copywriter | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 49:53


    Tune in this week to listen to this disco cowgirl copywriter to hear about her journey through the copywriting scene. We get to hear some great advice about the creative process and hear a new perspective. Enjoy!

    Nicolle Smith | 5Q Graphic Design | Miami Ad School

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 61:40


    Welcome! This week, Etosha is out sick and resting but she will be back next week better than ever. In the meantime, co-host, Alex interviews guest, Nicolle Smith, a 5th Quarter Graphic Design student at Miami Ad School. We get to hear all about her experiences before and during school and we find out some great advice on how to navigate the creative landscape. Learn more about Nicolle on our instagram @jgspodcast and enjoy!

    Marcelle Zavala | Graphic Designer | Hire Her

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 47:48


    This week we sat down with Marcelle, a talented graphic designer and more. We get to hear about her experience going through creative school and we get to hear about her experience just getting started out of school. Check her portfolio out at: www.marcellezavala.com

    Alex Watts | Q6 Graphic Designer | Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 20:48


    This week we sat down with our other host of the Just Getting Started Podcast, Alex Watts. We learned more about her as a creative and what her creative process is like.

    Etosha Manning | Q8 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 24:04


    This week we turned the script on our hosts and gave the mic to Etosha for some interesting insight on her creative journey. Tune in to learn more about one of your Just Getting Started Podcast Hosts!

    Zeke Wariboko Alali | Q6 Copywriter | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 39:26


    We had a dope ass conversation with copywriter Zeke! He talks about what led him to the Circus, all the lessons he learned and a major fuck up that happened during his internship. But as a final note, he says, " Your best work is when you reach your breaking point. So don't be afraid of it, embrace it."

    Sammi Williams | Q6 Art Director | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 47:04


    We sat down with Sammi and spoke about what brought her to the Creative Circus and what all she has learned along the way. She shares some valuable insight about her experiences in the creative field and how it's easy to be hard on yourself but that "its okay to fuck up...no one is perfect." And remember, you got this!

    Jacky Farrow | Q6 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 39:46


    We talked with our lovable and quirky Wacky Jacky. She talks about how she got the name Wacky Jacky, what led her to portfolio school and how owning your doubt can push you to be better and do better.

    MaryCeleste | Q7 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 41:28


    This is the first episode since the relaunch of the podcast! The hosts Alex x Etosha sat down with Mary Celeste and chatted about all things creative. From the creative process, inspiration and pushing past doubt.

    Hannah Lenkey — Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 18:01


    This week I interviewed the calm and cool Hannah Lenkey, Q7 Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how she incorporates a love of reading into her creative process, why she will always be a musician first and foremost, and what her love of Green Day and reality TV has done to influence her life. Name: Hannah Lenkey Email: Hannah.Lenkey@gmail.com Social Media: @arealtattoo Phone Number: (973) 590-1927 Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks.

    Taylor Moser - Q4 Art Director @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 17:04


    This week I interviewed the outdoorsy and optimistic Taylor Moser, Q4 Art Director at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how he pivoted from SCAD to Circus, why he finds value in being open minded, and what makes him want to end up in a smaller city after school. Name: Taylor Moser Instagram: @moser_taylor Portfolio: TBA Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks

    Stephanie Karsten - Q7 Art Director @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 20:05


    This week, I interviewed the friendly and funny Stephanie Karsten, Q7 Art Director at The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what going for walks has done for her creative process, how she maintains a healthy obsession for Harry Styles and SoulCycle despite a busy schedule, and why she believes it is important to partner with everybody. Name: Stephanie Karsten Social: stephtk_ Portfolio: www.stephkarsten.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks.

    Miriam Rood - Q3 Copywriter @ Chicago Portfolio School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 20:19


    This week I interviewed the edgy and engaging Miriam Rood, Q3 Copywriter at Chicago Portfolio School. Tune in to hear how she stays so open minded, why she always prioritizes mental health, and what makes her writing so Hemingway-esque. Name: Miriam Rood Twitter + TikTok : @thejewess Instagram: @miriambobiriam Cover Art: @sadsativa Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks.

    Antonia Green - Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 32:04


    This week, in honor of her birthday, I interviewed the daring and delightful Antonia Green, 7th Quarter Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what childhood artistic pursuits of hers have now influenced her writing , how she uses humor and cringe to her advantage, and why she can't pick a single favorite project she has worked on so far. Name: Antonia Green Instagram: @tone.green Twitter: @yungl1tty Portfolio: www.tonjaygreen.wixsite.com/wrotebytone Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks.

    Introducing the new JGS Host: Sam Faktorow - Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 43:29


    This week I interviewed the chipper and charming Sam Faktorow, 7th Quarter Copywriter and new host of JGS from the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what made him pivot from memoirs and screenplays to advertising in record time, why he finds inspiration in travel and music, and how he believes copywriting is ultimately about telling the truth. Sam Faktorow: www.samfaktorow.com www.instagram.com/idgafaks Sam.Faktorow@gmail.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/idgafaks

    Sabrina Cavanagh- Art Director @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 53:07


    This week, I interviewed the spunky & spirited Sabrina Cavanagh, 7th Quarter Art Director from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her talk about the guilt that sometimes comes along with working long hours in school, the funny way she found out that art direction and copywriting were different from each other, and why her family remains her biggest inspiration for creativity. Sabrina Cavanagh: sabrinacavanagh.com
linkedin.com/in/sabrinacavanagh
instagram.com/sab_the_creator Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Jaclyn McConnell- Art Director @ Miami Ad School Toronto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 35:10


    This week, I interviewed the first ever international student on the podcast: Jaclyn McConnell, 7th Quarter Art Director from Miami Ad School Toronto. Tune in to hear why she thinks it’s important to bring people up with you along your creative journey, how art school made her tough, and how she’s learning to fight for work she believes in. Jaclyn McConnell: jaclyn-mcconnell.com ca.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-mcconnell instagram.com/jayquelinmc Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool  #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Toni Bailey- Designer @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 38:21


    This week, I interviewed the talented & trendy Antonia “Toni” Bailey, 7th Quarter Interactive Designer from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her talk about why her biggest challenge in school has been herself, how she describes her design style as "if Apple and Urban Outfitters had a baby," and why she believes when it comes to imposter syndrome - what you see is not what other people see. Antonia “Toni” Bailey: linkedin.com/in/antoniabailey instagram.com/shessographic antoniabailey.design Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Kirbe Bostick- Art Director @ Denver Ad School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 35:14


    This week, I interviewed the genuine & joyful Kirbe Bostick, 2nd Quarter Art Director from Denver Ad School. Tune in to hear how she wants to use her creative talents to help other people make the world a better place, why there’s no shame in not being a perfect sketch artist in school, and how she picked up a new rollerskating hobby during the pandemic.
 Kirbe Bostick: linkedin.com/in/kirbe instagram.com/tyraspanx/
instagram.com/kirbe Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad 
 #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool  #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Reeyana Sehgeh- Designer @ The Creative Circus & ONE School ATL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 57:12


    This week, I interviewed the beautiful & bold Reeyanah Sehgeh, 4th Quarter Designer from The Creative Circus. Since recording, Reeyanah has been accepted into the inaugural class of ONE School Atlanta, the One Club’s free portfolio school for Black creatives! Tune in to hear her open about the barriers that many students of color face when entering portfolio school, how traveling the world made her realize she was a creative, and why she believes making portfolio schools more accessible is core to changing the advertising industry as a whole. Reeyanah Sehgeh: reeyanasehgeh.com instagram.com/reeyanasehgeh linkedin.com/in/reeyanasehgeh Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool  #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Zach Rucker- Copywriter @ Miami Ad School NY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 41:24


    This week, I interviewed the lighthearted & laidback Zach Rucker, 6th Quarter Copywriter from Miami Ad School New York. Tune into hear how he brings his history of “being bad at stuff” into his writing, how he found his creative gaggle of goobers at a young age doing Odyssey of the Mind, and a sneak preview of a pitch for his future serial hobbyist show. Zach Rucker: zach.party (yes, this is his website) instagram.com/yallsfriend linkedin.com/in/zachrucker zacharynrucker@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool  #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Nikki Vandervelde- Art Director @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 40:40


    This week, I interviewed the radiant & rad Nikki Vandervelde, 8th Quarter Art Director from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how she ties her love for music and film into advertising, why she thinks it’s important to stand up for an idea that you believe in, and how she’s constantly rearranging her room to create her best work space. Nikki Vandervelde: nikkivandervelde.com instagram.com/nikk_vdv instagram.com/nikkifofikki linkedin.com/in/nikkivandervelde Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool  #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Hamza Ali- Art Director @ VCU Brandcenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 45:44


    This week, I interviewed the humanistic and hungry Hamza Ali, 2nd Year Art Director from VCU Brandcenter. Tune in to hear how he went from documentary filmmaker to art director, why figuring out what to eat has been the most challenging part of being an ad student, and why he thinks side hustles can be toxic. Hamza Ali: hamzaali.work instagram.com/hamzaawadia linkedin.com/in/hamza-ali-036133164 Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Megan Springer- Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 52:45


    This week, I interviewed the hilarious & humble Megan Springer, 7th Quarter Copywriter from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her open up about mental health in portfolio school, why she thinks knowing your partners on a personal level helps you become a better professional one, and why she’s deathly afraid of calculators. Megan Springer: meganspringer.com linkedin.com/in/meganespringer/ instagram.com/megsprings/ pinterest.com/megsprings/ Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Chrissy Boals- Art Director @ VCU Brandcenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 42:49


    This week, I interviewed one of the co-founders of The Carriage House, Chrissy Boals, 2nd Year Art Director at VCU Brandcenter. Tune in to hear about how her passion for dogs turned into a dream project in school, how she surprised her mom with a children’s book for Christmas that she made from scratch, and why she thinks students should strive to make campaigns for the work they want to get hired for. Chrissy Boals: chrissyboals.com/ linkedin.com/in/chrissyboals/ instagram.com/chrissaysay/ (send dog pics here) chrissyboals@outlook.com The Carriage House is VCU Brandcenter’s first full-service creative co-op. You can check out the work they do here: carriagehousebc.com Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Liam Berg- Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 39:55


    This week, I interviewed the chill & charming Liam Berg, 6th Quarter Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear why he says you should “strive for stupid” in portfolio school, how taking time off from advertising is vital for his creative process, and how he discovered he was less of an introvert than he thought since starting at the Circus. Liam Berg: liamberg.com
 linkedin.com/in/liamberg liam.a.berg@gmail.com instagram.com/liamberg Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Ken Bates- Copywriter at Chicago Portfolio School

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 42:03


    This week, I interviewed our first ever guest from Chicago Portfolio School, Ken Bates, 4th Quarter Copywriter. Tune in to hear how he went from film school to ad school, why he thinks it’s important to align yourself with people whose work you admire, and how being unafraid to ask for constant feedback has leveled up his portfolio. Ken Bates: kenpbates.com
twitter.com/batespken bates.p.ken@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #design #studentlife #vcubrandcenter #miamiadschool #denverad #denveradschool #chicagoportfolioschool #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast #gradschool

    Sammi Drbal- Designer @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 46:35


    This week, I interviewed the spunky & sweet Sammi Drbal, 6th Quarter Designer at The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how she manages imposter syndrome from setting in after achieving an accomplishment, why it’s important to her to work for brands that take action on climate change, and what it was like to snorkel between tectonic plates in Iceland. Sammi Drbal:
instagram.com/drbal_like_gerbil samantha.drbal@gmail.com drbal-like-gerbil.com (coming soon) instagram.com/shotsof_jamo (cute doggie instagram) Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Graciela Robertson- Art Director @ Denver Ad School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 58:22


    This week, I interviewed the bubbly & bright Graciela Robertson, Art Director from the Pioneer Class at Denver Ad School. Tune in to hear this Black Creativity Matters Scholarship recipient talk about what it was like growing up so different from her peers in her hometown, how this uniqueness caused her to discover true happiness in life, and why she thinks it’s important for young students to start compiling a creative vault of great work. Graciela Robertson:
 instagram.com/graciela.png graciela-png.com/ heygracielarobertson@gmail.com Learn more about the Black Creativity Matters Scholarship here: https://www.denveradschool.com/bcm Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Sean Condrick- Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 31:30


    This week, I interviewed the introspective & insightful Sean Condrick, 5th Quarter Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how working at a monotonous office job ultimately led him to the Circus, why his family is his biggest inspiration for his work ethic, and how playing chess everyday lets him indulge in his competitive side. Sean Condrick: 
instagram.com/condrick seancondrick@gmail.com seancondrick.com (coming soon) Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #studentlife #gradschool #vcubrandcenter #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #design #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast

    David Ligon- Art Director @ VCU Brandcenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 46:17


    This week, I interviewed the exuberant & elegant David Ligon, 2nd Year Art Director at VCU Brandcenter. Tune in to hear how this ex-ballerina went from en pointe to on pitches, why he’s been able to become his most authentic and peculiar self in advertising school, and how Twitter may just be the elite networking platform over LinkedIn. David Ligon: dligon86@icloud.com instagram.com/van_ligon twitter.com/VanLigon Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad #advertising #portfolioschool #creativecircus #ad #studentlife #gradschool #vcubrandcenter #artdirection #graphicdesign #creative #creativity #graphicdesigner #design #designer #copywriting #copywriter #webdev #css #coding #photo #photography #passion #student #webdevelopment #art #artist #podcast

    Riley Draper- Art Director @ Denver Ad School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 36:05


    This week, I interviewed one of the first students to ever attend Denver Ad School, Riley Draper. Tune in to hear how not even a global pandemic could stop his Pioneer Class from making waves in the ad industry, why a little bit of jealousy of his peers is a great motivator, and why being a “loser weirdo” in school is actually a good thing. Riley Draper: 
rileydraper.com instagram.com/rileyweast riley.w.draper@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Jacob Knight Thomas- Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 36:42


    This week, I interviewed the infectiously optimistic Jacob Knight-Thomas, 6th Quarter Copywriter at The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how he went from being the next Johnnie Cochran to film director to now copywriting student, why Snoop Dogg is the ultimate jingle writer, and how giving constructive feedback is both helpful for his peers and his own growth as a student. Jacob Knight-Thomas:
jtkarts@outlook.com
www.instagram.com/danny_browns_laugh www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-knight-thomas-31b52658 678.629.7359 Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Vic Parizzotto- Art Director @ Miami Ad School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 36:45


    This week, I interviewed our first ever guest from Miami Ad School NY, Vic Parizzotto, 6th Quarter Art Director. Tune in to hear why she thinks it’s important to invest in side hobbies while in school, how sharpening her ideas is her best weapon in the fight against robots, and why she thinks we should be talking more about how everyone is “f***ing different.” Vic Parizzotto:
 https://readymag.com/vicparizzotto/work/ https://www.instagram.com/vic_artdirection Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Michelle Greeley- Art Director @ VCU Brandcenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 19:01


    To kick off the new year, I interviewed our first ever guest from VCU Brandcenter, Michelle Greeley, 2nd year Art Director. Tune in to hear how portfolio school has helped her express herself in a way that touches others, how her houseplants are her best critics, and why she loves cross-stitching profanity. Michelle Greeley:
 michellegreeley.com 
instagram.com/michellegreeley greeleymv@mymail.vcu.edu Thanks so much for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    2021 Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 1:51


    Hi everybody! As your newest host of JGS, I’m just taking a moment to introduce myself and tell you about the exciting things coming to the show for the new year. See y’all in 2021!

    Spencer Linton- Former JGS Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 28:47


    On this very special episode, we FINALLY get to sit down with the founder of the JGS podcast, Spencer Linton. Tune in to hear all about the origin story of the woman behind the mic, her big+bad plans for her career after school, and a treasure trove of tips for students getting ready to head into the industry for the first time. This one is chock-full of great advice that you don’t wanna miss! Spencer Linton: femalespencer.com instagram.com/femalespencer femalespencer@gmail.com Thanks so much for listening! I, Emily Delius, am so honored and excited to be your new host for the JGS Podcast. I’ve got some amazing surprises coming up for y’all that you’re gonna want to tune in to! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/emilydelius_ad

    Cayce Cooter- 4Q Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 29:22


    This week I interviewed Cayce Cooter, 4Q Designer and my FINAL guest on JGS (before I hand the podcast off to the next host). Tune in to hear how she uses her contradictory personality to her advantage, why portfolio school has forced her to be less literal, and her extremely wholesome life goal of "living close enough to her best friends to ride her bike over, get wine drunk, and walk home." Cayce Cooter: caycecooter@gmail.com instagram.com/cacoots/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Daniel Woodman- 8Q Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 47:14


    This week I interviewed the biggest baller I know, Daniel Woodman, 8Q Copywriter. Tune in to hear how he went from religious journalism to working on copywriting behind Atlanta strip clubs, why he thinks it's so important to rebel with a cause, and why he feels that it's healthy to focus on changing someone's day rather than changing their life. Daniel Woodman: danielwoodman.com/ 618-946-4773 danielwoodman@icloud.com instagram.com/daniel.woodman.9 Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Lily Groth- 8Q Art Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 23:13


    This week I interviewed the incredibly chill, very welcoming Lily Groth, 8Q Art Director. Tune in to hear how she found the Circus through an alum on Twitter, why she chose to come here instead of going back to VCU, and the most bittersweet (mostly sweet) farewell to the Circus. Lily Groth: lilygroth@gmail.com 434-953-3013 instagram.com/lilylovgood/ lilygroth.com/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Joe Fulmore- 5Q Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 33:44


    This week I interviewed the mile-a-minute thinker Joe Fulmore, 5Q Copywriter. Tune in to hear how he went from the movie industry to the ad world, why he thinks storytelling is vital when making an impact, and how he got the moniker "Slick Katt". Joe Fulmore: instagram.com/slickkatt/ fulmoreportfolio.weebly.com recreationalanxietyblog.wordpress.com/ fulmorejoe@gmail.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Sam Abello- 7Q Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 23:15


    This week I interviewed the always relaxed, no BS Sam Abello. Tune in to hear how she jumped from being an overworked manager to an overworked student, why she looks to interior design and jewelry making for inspiration, and how she's going to keep the "work to live" mentality when job hunting. Sam Abello: heysamiam.com samantha.abello@gmail.com instagram.com/hey.samiam/ instagram.com/fig_and_riddle/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Taylor Martin- 5Q Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 27:45


    This week I interviewed the very lovable bookworm Taylor Martin, a 5Q copywriter. Tune in to hear how she stumbled into copywriting after pursuing PR, why she takes a "yes and" approach to creativity, and how she has found balance after her life went south for a few hectic quarters. Taylor Martin: instagram.com/thetaylormartin thetaylormartin.com tpmartin0211@gmail.com thebookishroamer.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Claire Golladay- 6Q Art Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 36:06


    Welcome back to my FINAL quarter being the host of JGS! To kick it off, I interviewed the very chill, very honest Claire Golladay, a 6Q AD. Tune in to hear how coming from a science background has shaped her design work, how she has found inspiration in setting regimes, and tips about getting over your bad work to get to your good work. Claire Golladay: instagram.com/clairellis_ instagram.com/helloimkelso clairegolladay@gmail.com clairegolladay.com/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Truett Dietz- 2Q Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 28:42


    This week I interviewed Truett Dietz, my lowest quarter yet (and likely ever!). Tune in to hear how having an art background has influenced his design work, what "advanced basic" means in relation to his personal brand, and why he thinks we could all stand to be a little harsher on each other in school. Truett Dietz: instagram.com/truettdietz/ truettdietz@gmail.com truettdietz.com/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    A.J. Shapiro- 6Q Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 31:33


    This week I interviewed A.J. Shapiro, also known as "Philosophical Chillin." Tune in to hear how he went all the way from Israel to making guitars for artists like Hoizer to The Creative Circus, why he memorizes rather than records great prose, and his spontaneous rapping that I still haven't gotten over. Oh, and if you want to help me win a bet, then write this man a letter (address below): A.J. Shapiro: instagram.com/philosophical_chillin/ shapiro663@gmail.com 1645 Woodbine Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Kelly Azbell- 4Q Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 29:11


    This week I interviewed the very chipper, very uplifting Kelly Azbell. Tune in to hear how the Summer at the Circus program led her into being a full time student, why she looks for partners that are also good conversationalists, and her narrowly convince me that kelly green can be her color of the day. Kelly Azbell: instagram.com/kellin_the_game/ kellyazbell@gmail.com kellyazbell.com/ Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Saoirse Hall- 8Q Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 36:09


    This week I interviewed the wonderful Saoirse Hall. Tune in to hear how a negative work experience pushed her into her dream career, why she loves to help struggling students, and how being trans has impacted both her design work and the way she treats others. Saoirse Hall: www.instagram.com/saoirsevhall/ saoirsevhall.com saoirse@saoirsevhall.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Emily Delius- 4Q Art Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 27:09


    This week I interviewed the ever-optimistic Emily Delius. Tune in to hear how her love of dance has influenced her art direction work, why she thinks being a sponge is one of the best qualities a newbie can have, and how she balances being a "bossy kid" with being so positive. Emily Delius: instagram.com/emilydelius/ behance.net/emilydelius?tracking_source=search_users_recommended%7Cemily%20delius edelius@my.creativecircus.edu Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

    Cody Powell- 4Q Interactive Developer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 20:46


    This week I had recorded my FIRST interactive dev episode with the very chill Cody Powell. Tune in to hear how his disdain for restaurant life lead him to the Circus, why he is 100% a weeb, and the thoughts behind the guy who's cover art probably just made you say "aghhhhh." Cody Powell: instagram.com/jusanothergoonie/ codyj.powell@icloud.com gooniedev.com Thanks for listening! As always, cover art is made by this week's guest. Podcasts come out weekly, but to stay up to date on all things Just Getting Started follow me at instagram.com/jgspodcast & follow my personal account at instagram.com/femalespencer

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