Making A Mark with Bright Coal, Ashley Ulmer, and Friends (formerly Freelance Fridays)

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On each episode of Making A Mark, Ashley Ulmer and Bright Coal (aka Josh Whiting) meet new creators and we all discuss ONE, BIG CREATIVE QUESTION. Episodes recorded live on YouTube on Fridays at 1pm EST. (Come hang out and join us in the chat!) Podcast episodes drop every Tuesday. https://www.instagram.com/makingamarkpod/ Visit http://makingamarkpod.com for more info :) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingamark/support

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    • May 16, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP29 SEASON FINALE "Making A Mural" ft. Jason Craig and Rachel Jung

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 92:09


    Welcome to the season finale of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are Jason Craig and Rachel Jung and we'll be answering the question: "How do you make a mural for the first time?" SIGN PAINTERS DOCUMENTARY: http://www.signpaintersfilm.com Liquitex Paint Brushes: https://www.liquitex.com/us/products/professional/tools/brushes/ Sherman Williams Paint: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/ JASON CRAIG https://www.instagram.com/jasonthe29th/?hl=enhttps://jasonthe29th.com/ RACHEL JUNG: http://www.raycodesign.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rayco.design/ ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP28 "Inspiration without Comparison" ft. Joshua Noom, Alex Pesak, James Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 60:56


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are Josh Noom, Alex Pesak, and James Graves. JOSHUA NOOM: http://www.joshuanoom.com ALEX PESAK: http://www.apthecreative.com JAMES GRAVES: https://www.instagram.com/visualjams/ PRINTS - visualjams.com ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP27 "Logo Reviews" ft. Kameron Davis and Carson Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 86:47


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Carson Cooper and Kameron Davis. Today we'll be reviewing logos Ashley selected from Brand New and discussing what's hot or not for each! KAMERON DAVIS: https://www.instagram.com/pwr.create/ ​ @pwrcreate great pod / vids! CARSON COOPER: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsonmcooper/ ===== LOGOS REVIEWS 01. Newsy https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_newsy_by_elevation.php 02. Pepsi https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_identity_and_packaging_for_pepsi_done_in_house.php 03. 7up https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_packaging_for_7up_done_in_house.php 04. Anytime Fitness https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_anytime_fitness_by_colle_mcvoy_and_10_thousand_design.php 05. Burberry https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_burberry.php 06. Churchhome https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_churchome.php 07. Hackney Church https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_hackney_church_by_omse.php 08. Canada Cry https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_packaging_for_canada_dry_by_wedge.php 09. ARMY https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_u_s__army_by_siegelgale_a_partner_within_team_ddb.php ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

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    EP26 "Final Approval" ft. Tiffany Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 63:32


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Tiffany Kelly (The Honest Pixel) and we'll be answering the question: "What do you do to get a project over the finish line?"TIFFANY KELLY / THE HONEST PIXELhttps://www.instagram.com/tiffanykellycreative/http://www.thehonestpixel.com ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP25 "Show & Tell" ft. Ashley Ulmer and Bright Coal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 77:55


    In today's episode of Making A Mark, Bright Coal (Josh) and Ashley open up some projects in Adobe Illustrator and share process and behind the scenes stories! REFERENCED IN THE SHOW:https://astutegraphics.comhttps://www.kernclub.comhttps://www.netflix.com/title/80987903 ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP24 "Motivation Station" ft. DNG Creative and Dustin Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 70:26


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are David Navejas (DNG Creative) and Dustin Cooper (Dustin Cooper Graphics). In this episode we talk about motivations and what it takes to have a lasting freelance career. (We also sing Joe Cavazos' praises repeatedly throughout the episode) DUSTIN COOPER https://www.instagram.com/dustincoope... http://www.dustincoopergraphics.com/ @dustincoopergraphics youtubes DAVID NAVEJAS https://www.instagram.com/dngcreative/ https://www.dngcreative.com/ @dngcreative4380 ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP23 "Funny Business" ft. Sunday Cool Tees and Jon Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 65:37


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is @SundayCoolTees and Jon Rush we'll be talking about “Funny Business” SUNDAY COOL TEES https://www.instagram.com/coolcarll/ https://linktr.ee/sundaycooltees https://www.instagram.com/ninjasarebutterflies/ https://www.youtube.com/@SundayCoolTees JON RUSH https://www.instagram.com/jonwrush/ https://linqapp.com/jon_rush ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP22 "How to Predict the Future" ft. Brady Shearer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 77:32


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Brady Shearer and we'll be answering the question: "How do you predict the future?" BRADY SHEARER: https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/ https://prochurchtools.com/ https://www.socialsermons.com/ https://www.nucleus.church/ ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP21 "Client Management Like a BOSS" ft. Karielys Acevedo and Tres Garner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 64:00


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Karielys Acevedo and Tres Garner and we'll be chatting about: "Client Management Like A BOSS” KARIELYS ACEVEDO: https://www.instagram.com/itskarielys/ https://karielys.com TRES GARNER: https://www.tresgarner.com https://www.instagram.com/tresmakes/ ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP20 "Leading Ladies" ft. Chantelle Anderson and Kyra Beaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 69:37


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Chantelle Anderson and Kyra Beaty and we'll be answering the question: “What are the unique challenges and opportunities for leading as a woman?” CHANTELLE ANDERSON: https://www.instagram.com/misschantelle/?hl=en https://www.confidentlyhis.com/options KYRA BEATY: https://www.instagram.com/ky.beaty/ https://churchmediasquad.com ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP19 "Creating A Brand Universe" ft. Kiara Whiting (Elevated Faith) and Carson Cooper (Fits of Faith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 71:52


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Kiara Whiting and Carson Cooper and we'll be answering the question: "How do you create a brand universe?" KIARA WHITING: https://www.instagram.com/art.hga/ https://www.instagram.com/elevatedfaith/ https://www.instagram.com/elvtd/ CARSON COOPER: http://instagram.com/Carsonic https://www.instagram.com/fitsoffaith/?hl=en ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP18 "Kern Or Burn" ft. OH no Type Co, Fort Foundry, and Hoosier Type Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 73:36


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests include James Edmondson of OH no Type Co, Mattox Shuler of Fort Foundry, and Daniel Swartz of Hoosier Type Co. Together we'll be exploring the world of type design, and practical ways for graphic designers to love, use, and live by good type practices. JAMES EDMONSON: https://ohnotype.co/ www.instagram.com/ohnotypeco @JamesEdmondson YouTube MATTOX SHULER: https://fortfoundry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fortfoundry/ https://keymastergames.com/ DANIEL SWARTZ: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClpeHxqLu-j/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/HoosierTypeCo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1400235917 ===== RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Ohno Type School https://ohnotype.co/collections/ohno-type-school Why Fonts Matter https://amzn.to/3RkPRNF Thinking With Type https://amzn.to/3RkPRNF Inside Paragraphs https://amzn.to/3WKAijl Abstract on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80057883 ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

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    EP17 "Robots Will Take Your Job" ft. Nik Goodner and Dustin Harper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 97:15


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Nik Goodner and Dustin Harper and we'll be answering the question: Why is experience more valuable than information? NIK GOODNER: www.instagram.com/nikgoodner https://www.nikgoodner.com/mam DUSTIN HARPER: www.instagram.com/dustin___harper https://churchmediasquad.com/ ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP16 "Social Media is Dead" ft. Joe Cavazos and Josh Warner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 82:09


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Josh Warner and Joe Cavazos and we'll be answering the question: "What would you do if social media didn't exist tomorrow?" JOSH WARNER: https://www.instagram.com/joshwarner.eth/ https://choirgirl.co https://dribbble.com/joshwarner JOE CAVAZOS: https://www.instagram.com/joecavazos/?hl=en https://www.sundaysocial.tv https://nusupply.co ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP15 "Consistency & Sustainability" ft. Reuben Rohard and Rohn Starling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 91:18


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Rohn Starling and Rueben Rohard and we'll be answering the question: Consistency vs. Sustainability? ROHN STARLING: Instagram REUBEN ROHARD: @designbyreuben https://www.instagram.com/designbyreuben/ ===== MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" == For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP14 "Killing Your Post Mortem" ft. Dustin Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 87:08


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Dustin Cooper and we'll be answering the question: "How do you do a good post mortem / self evaluation?" DUSTIN COOPER: https://www.instagram.com/dustincoopergraphics/?hl=en ===== For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com MAKING A MARK ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/makingamarkpod/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP13 "The Devil's Business" ft Jef Caine, Luke Tharp, and Nat Maxy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 82:18


    Welcome to another episode of Making A Mark - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity.  Today's guest is Jef Caine, Luke Tharp, and Nat Maxy and we'll be answering the question:  "Designing for Church vs. Designing for.... everyone else"   JEF CAINE: https://www.instagram.com/jefcaine/?hl=en L UKE THARP:  https://www.instagram.com/luketharpgraphics/?hl=en  NAT MAXEY: https://www.instagram.com/linesletterslife/?hl=en  =====   For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com  MAKING A MARK ON INSTAGRAM http://instagram.com/makingamarkpod/  WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP12 "Name Change"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 18:14


    We've renamed the show! Why? "Freelance Fridays" just doesn't quite describe our audience, our guests, or the main *point* of the show. For these reasons and more, we've changed the name to Making A Mark. 1. Our little community tends to have at least one thing in common: we want to make a difference. We want to do great work, but also do it in a healthy and meaningful way. Winning awards, making money, passion projects don't mean as much if you kill yourself and others in the process. 2. It's a fun play on words. Yes, we want to "make an impact", but we also literally spend our days "making marks" with pens, pencils, brushes, and pixels. Love you guys! == For more info on Making A Mark or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://makingamarkpod.com WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP11 "Against the Grain"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 75:42


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Hannah Guernsey. Clarence K, and Allie Schaal and we'll be answering the topic: "Going Against the Grain." HANNAH GUERNSEY: https://www.instagram.com/hanguernseydesign/?hl=en Hannah has a stories highlight on her IG profile for premade designs available for purchase or you can contact her directly via DM or email for custom design services! Services include merchandise design, social strategy + design, branding, logo design, event design, and more! ORANGELMN Featuring original designs made by me that my followers most love on IG! We will have a sale in December with 30% off your purchase, giving you free shipping! CLARENCE K: https://www.instagram.com/clarencekdesign/?hl=en ALLIE SCHAAL: https://www.instagram.com/allieschaal/?hl=en ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

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    EP10 "When It's Slow"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 78:43


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are Temi Coker and Landon Stokes and we'll be answering the question: "What to do when it's slow?" TEMI COKER: https://www.instagram.com/temi.coker/ https://temicoker.co/ LANDON STOKES: https://www.instagram.com/denostokes/?hl=en ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP00 "You should make it a podcast."

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 4:00


    For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP09 "Creative Heroes" ft. Dillon Groover, Lila Mitchell, Mariano Leonczik

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 90:14


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Lila Mitchell (Calor Creative), Mariano Leonczik (Golgotha Studios), and Dillon Groover (Journey Church) and we'll be answering the question: "Who are your creative heroes?" Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon https://amzn.to/3T694lw DILLON GROOVER: https://www.instagram.com/designingdill/ https://www.gojourneychurch.com https://gottheghost.com LILA MITCHELL https://www.instagram.com/calorcreative/ https://www.calorcreative.design/dogood MARIANO LEONCZIK https://www.instagram.com/golgothastudios/ ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP08 "Consistency" ft. Austin Pluskot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 86:57


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Austin Pluskot and we'll be answering the question: "Why does consistency matter?" AUSTIN PLUSKOT https://www.instagram.com/austinpluskot/ https://www.instagram.com/canvas_fl/ https://www.instagram.com/doxacoffee/ CRTV24: https://www.crtv24.com/ AT YOUR BEST BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Dn7Igx ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP07 "Faith & Creativity" ft. Jacqueline Morales, Isaiah Smoot, Mariano Leonczik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 88:01


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are and we'll be answering the question: "Where is the line between faith, passion, and career?" JACQUELINE MORALES: https://www.instagram.com/jbirdyl/ ISAIAH SMOOT "ZEKE": https://www.instagram.com/zeke.crtv/ MARIANO LEONCZIK https://www.instagram.com/marianoleonczik/ https://www.instagram.com/golgothastudios/ ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP06 "Makin' Merch" ft. Pedro Tuma and Corbin Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 57:53


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are Pedro Tuma (Friends & Family) and Corbin Crosby (Jonah the Brand) and we'll be answering the question: "How do I make merch that sells?" PEDRO TUMA: https://www.instagram.com/_pedrotuma/ https://friends-family.co CORBIN CROSBY https://www.instagram.com/headbandcorb/ https://www.instagram.com/jonahthebrand/ ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP05 "Ideation" ft. Matt Higgins and Isaiah Comer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 67:10


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guests are Matt Higgins and Isaiah Comer and we'll be answering the question: "How do you develop ideas?" MATT HIGGINS: https://www.instagram.com/doxologycreative/ https://www.origincoffee.bar https://www.instagram.com/mattmhiggins/ ISAIAH COMER: https://www.instagram.com/isaiahcomer/ https://comercreative.co ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP04 "Go One More" ft. Alex Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 76:31


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is Alex Rodriguez and we'll be answering the question: "How do you finish a project like a pro?” ALEX RODRIGUEZ: Creative Director at BPN Supplements https://instagram.com/aaarodd?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ WATCH MORE EPISODES

    EP03 "Will The Robots Replace Us?" ft. Edward Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 92:44


    Welcome to another episode of Freelance Fridays - the show where we meet new folks and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's guest is @Edward Creates and we'll be answering the question: "What does AI generated art mean for the future of graphic design?" HOW TO SET UP MIDJOURNEY WITH EDWARD: https://youtu.be/7L86-vbUGoo EDWARD SUN: https://www.instagram.com/edwardcreates/ https://www.youtube.com/c/EdwardCreates ===== For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ ASHLEY ULMER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashulmerdesign BRIGHT COAL'S UN-MISSABLE MONTHLY EMAIL LIST: http://brightcoal.com/email https://www.instagram.com/brightcoal/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingamark/support

    EP02 "Best Investments" ft. Zeke Tucker and Mikey Sackrider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 88:55


    Join us for Episode 2 of Freelance Fridays where we interview Zeke Tucker and Mikey Sackrider. Every show, we bring on new guests and ask them 1 big question about creativity. Today's question: "What is the best investment

    EP01 "Pet Projects" ft. James Graves and DJ Tirpack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 66:03


    Welcome to season TWO of Freelance Fridays. In this episode, our amazing guests (James Graves + DJ Tirpack) talk about discovering your style and how pet projects (and actual pets) keep the creative fire burning. For more info on Freelance Fridays or to nominate someone as a guest, visit: http://freelancefridays.live/ JAMES GRAVES https://www.instagram.com/visualjams/ DJ TIRPACK http://pretzelday.co (Dj will send you actual pretzels) ASHLEY ULMER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashulmerdes... BRIGHT COAL'S UN-MISSABLE MONTHLY EMAIL LIST: http://brightcoal.com/email --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingamark/support

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