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Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking to Bev and John Martin – The @Retirementtravelers. With a Mechanical Engineering degree John spent his career making aluminum around the world. He held the position of President, Alcoa Global Primary Products – US, when me and my family moved to the States 11 years ago. The Retirement Travelers was born when John and his wife Bev started sharing their traveling experiences on YouTube after John's retirement in 2019. In the past 5 years their community has grown to more than 125k subscribers. They've visited 104 countries, every US state, and 52 of the American National Parks. A travel planner enthusiast John is passionate about helping people live their best post career lives. And after being a stay-at-home mom and raising 5 beautiful kids, Bev is now using her Advertising Design and History degree as the creative behind The Retirement Travelers brand. She has in fact expanded her abilities to website design, video editing, and brand development. In our conversation the couple shares their downsizing process and what a minimalist lifestyle means. Beyond traveling insights, you will be amazed by how life unfolds when we have good intentions and no outcome in mind! If you love to travel and have a free spirit, this episode is for you!CONNECT WITH RETIREMENT TRAVELERS:Website: https://www.retirementtravelers.comYouTube Channel: Retirement TravelersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtravelers/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetirementTravelersIf you enjoyed this episode, please FOLLOW, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!! It truly makes a difference and helps others to receive this meaningful content. Thanks!Good is What Makes You Feel Well is Mamma Terra's PodcastCONNECT WITH MAMMA TERRA HEALTH COACHING:Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: HEREWebsite: www.mammaterrahc.comInstagram: @mammaterrahcFacebook: MammaTerra.HCLinkedIn: Anna ResendeIf you have an experience or a story you think might inspire or help people listening to this podcast, use the link below to schedule an interview with me.Schedule your interview here!Intro Music "Levitar" credits to Ricardo Ulpiano, Thiago Peixoto, Marcelo Luciano Menino, and Anderson Rodrigo de Oliveira.Podcast art credits to Caroline Kohls - Instagram @carol.kohls.fotography Thanks for tuning in!

Sybil is pleased to have Samantha Campbell as a guest on today's episode. She shares her experience as a trustee at her family foundation working on what inspired her and her family to make a difference, and why giving is such an important part of her family's DNA. Samantha talks with Sybil about what motivates her for giving, what her dad's motivation was for giving, what the foundation focuses on and why it excites her. Episode Highlights:What inspires people to giveTips and tricks for effective givingCritiques of the funding worldSamantha Campbell Bio:In October of 2003, Samantha opened the Foundation's San Francisco office and began as Program Officer of the Pacific Region, tasked with developing a portfolio of work focused on improving marine and estuarine ecosystem health. In those early years, her work addressed domestic needs to improve fisheries management in addition to advancing the implementation of the California Marine Life Protection Act.In January of 2009, Samantha assumed the role of President of the Foundation, which brought the Foundation's Chesapeake grants program under her direction. She has navigated the Foundation's portfolio to focus on improvements to water quality in the two regions, and to a partnership approach across all Foundation initiatives.She is currently a Trustee of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Samantha attended Syracuse University and earned a BFA in Advertising Design. She lives in San Francisco with her daughter and son.Links: Campbell Foundation for the Environment website: campbellfoundation.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#95 When a Passion for Salmon and Reptiles Creates a Powerful Giving Strategy with Guido Rahr President & CEO of Wild Salmon Center#87 A Climate Change Visionary Shares his Story and Tips for Donors, with Steve Kretzmann Founder of Oil Change International#75 The Co-Founder of Earth Day Explains His Funding Philosophy with Denis Hayes, President, Bullitt FoundationCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Artificial Intelligence, or A.I. for short, is a subject long debated among scholars and theologists. Well, Phil and Shaun are neither of these… So instead, they delve into a few practical A.I. tools that can be utilized for everyday use like video editing, copywriting, music production, customer service. They discuss how A.I. can help assist in simple tasks, why A.I. will never replace creative professionals, and the usefulness and shortcomings of a few of these tools. Plus, why AI-generated customer service is the worst! Also, when life imitates art, and how sci-fi movies and shows like Star Trek and The Jetsons are becoming a reality. (0:00) - Opening (0:42) - What this episode is about (1:59) - AI in Music http://lalal.ai (5:33) - AI in Music http://soundraw.io (10:14) - AI in Video http://www.descript.com (15:18) - AI in Copywriting http://www.jasper.ai (25:15) - AI copywriting spawned niche businesses (29:21) - Why AI Customer Service suck! (34:30) - AI in Advertising Design http://www.adcreative.ai (36:17) - Where AI falls short: Pro's vs AI's (41:43) - AI Assistants: Siri, Alexa, Etc. (44:38) - AI Use Case for the Blind (46:24) - Builder Bot and Meta's Project Karaoke (49:20) - Sci-Fi becoming reality! (51:16) - Future VR episode teaser (53:44) - AI in Job Interviewing (54:32) - Closing thoughts

You're listening to the Westerly Sun's podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more. First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today's trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial's new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield. Now for some trivia. Did you know that Cranston native, Thomas F. Healey was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched for one season. In 1878 he played with the Providence Grays and Indianapolis Blues. For his career, he compiled a 6-7 record in 14 appearances, with a 2.39 earned run average and 20 strikeouts. Now for our feature story: Susette Tibus was surprised one afternoon this summer to find Lisa Konicki, president of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, and Geraldine Cunningham, a longtime chamber member, standing in the doorway to her office at Simply Majestic jewelry on Williams Avenue. She was even more surprised when they told her why they were there: She had been chosen as the recipient of the 2021 Athena Award. "What?" Tibus asked, a look of confusion spreading across her face. "What do you mean?" Then Cunningham, smiling broadly, placed an enormous bouquet of flowers in Tibus' arms and announced she had been chosen for the honor because of her efforts in helping other women achieve leadership roles and for being such a stellar community servant. Tibus, who owns the jewelry store with her husband, Chuck Sneddon, has served in a number of leadership roles for local organizations. The Athena Award honors local women who have helped other women achieve leadership roles, excelled in their careers and been active in community service. "For once in her life she was at a loss for words," Konicki posted on Facebook shortly after Tibus let the news sink in. "Stunned and humbled ... off camera she attempted to divert attention from her contributions." Maria Pucci, the Ocean Community Chamber Foundation chairman said "Susette Tibus meets all of the criteria perfectly. She has given generously of her time and talents to mentor many women over the years and has also worked to create job opportunities and advancement opportunities for women. Her community involvement is nothing short of spectacular, with dozens of regional nonprofits owing a huge debt of gratitude to her." Among her many community service roles, Tibus has served on the boards of directors for the Westerly Hospital Foundation and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, served as president of the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce and chaired the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival. She has served as the vice-chair of the board of trustees for the Mystic Aquarium and has chaired both Stonington's Police Commission and the Connecticut Police Commissioner's Association. For more about the coronavirus pandemic, the recovery, and the latest on all things in and around Westerly, head over to westerlysun.com. There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we're excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today's Job posting comes from Crimmins Residential Staffing in Westerly. A couple in Watch Hill is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Pay is $35 per hour and you'll work there 3 days per week in season and one day per week during the off-season. For more job requirements, check out the link in the description: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=028da372fc87d663 Today we're remembering the life of Fred M. Baker, Jr. of Charlestown. He was born in Providence and graduated from East Providence High School in 1955. A retired graphic designer and photographer, Fred graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1959 with a BFA in Graphic Design. During his long career in Advertising Design, he had been employed by Horton, Church & Goff in Providence as an Art Director; and was the proprietor of FB Design, a freelance graphics studio in Providence for over 30 years. From 1989 until 2006, he was also employed as the Art Director/Photographer for Whiteco Outdoor, which later became Lamar Outdoor Advertising. Fred was a Past Master Councillor of Loyalty Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Riverside. He was awarded the honorary Degree of Chevalier and was an Advisory Board Member of Loyalty for many years. He had been an active member of the Rumford Lions Club, Providence Art Club, and the South County Conservancy, Inc. He enjoyed skiing, hiking, gardening, photography, traveling and birdwatching. Fred was very dedicated to the Episcopal Conference Center during his younger years. After the death of his mentor, ECC Administrator Canon Anthony R. Parshley in 1965, Fred co-chaired a fundraising effort and personally commissioned Norman Rockwell to sketch a charcoal portrait of him. Fred leaves behind 2 daughters, a son, a brother, five grandchildren, 2 stepdaughters and 4 step-grandchildren. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Fred's life. That's it for today, we'll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield! 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This week Charli and Bethany recap their weeks at #WEFTEC and #EmpoweringWomen2021, and then they talk about the #100happydays social media challenge and why they are committing to doing it this year.Then Charli interviews marketing aficionado Andy Martin about what marketing holds for us moving forward in the pump and related equipment industry.[Interview Starts @26:44]You may know of Andy Martin, you've more than likely seen him and his work at the past 10 Turbo Pump Symposia. Love him or hate him, Andy has been a fixture in the rotating equipment industry over the past decade and has worked extensively in the centrifugal pump and process equipment industry for companies such as Lord Corporation, John Crane, EagleBurgmann, and PumpWorks.  His unique approach to the execution of strategies and tactics in the field has branded and positioned the aforementioned companies that Andy has been fortunate to have worked for as vanguards in their marketing communications efforts. Andy and his wife Jennifer reside in Sydney Australia, where they have lived since 2013. Andy is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Master of Arts in Advertising Design. www.linkedin.com/in/andycmartin/Watch this episode on YouTube.Resources and Links:Get the digital editionSign up for the NewsletterNominate an Industry Person of the WeekEmpowering Women Meetup - Wed. November 10.Empowering Brands Meetup - Tues, November 16.Empowering Women PodcastIndustry Person of the WeekHoward PenroseSponsor Empowering WomenLunch & Learn with VinceLeadership SummitWhat You Need to Know about Check Valves and Cracking Pressure Advantages of Permanent Magnet Motors for Submersible Groundwater Pumps 100 Happy Days List - Website - Videohttps://empoweringpumps.comhttps://empoweringwomeninindustry.comTwitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagrampodcast@empoweringpumps.comhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A young Fashion Entreprenuer, Parmita Sujan is the epitome of a fashion driven enthusiast who curates and strategises branding for Indian Couturiers. A graduate from the LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore she has done her BFA in Graphic Design and Advertising Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong. She started The Wise Design Company in 2014 with the aim to bring Indian Couturiers in the international fashion market alongside design houses like Chanel and Dior. Since the launch of her consultancy, Parmita has globalised several Indian design houses like Cherie D ( Los Angeles), Sanskrit (Hong Kong), AZA (India), Anjali K Couture (Dubai), Rivaage (Dubai Mall, Dubai), Aashni & Co (London), The Rack by Kachins (Dubai). She believes in curating every brand she interacts with to filter the collections into the most elegant and ethnically rich designs. In this episode of M-Power, Parmita talks about how Social Media is one of her greater strengths that made all her clients believe in her understanding for fashion and marketing at the same time. Advertising a brand, the right way to the right market is her focus while positioning her brands at The Wise Design Consultancy.

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE CONTEXT ON MY GUESTS: https://www.instagram.com/crownunfiltered/   VIDEO VERSION OF THIS: https://youtu.be/syBYNu_UFZI   ABOUT CARLOS: Carlos Pecino A.K.A. ColorSponge is a 3D artist with more than 15 years of experience in the digital world. As many other 3D specialists his first steps were as a self-taught person in the architectural infography, working for small studios in Malaga, Spain as he obtained an university degree in Advertising Design. After many years engaged in the architectural 3D visualization he put all his creativity in diverse fields as photography, design and composition together to make hyperrealistic images for advertising projects.   BADASS FILM ABOUT CARLOS: https://vimeo.com/475143976   CARLOS'S SOCIALS: https://www.artstation.com/colorsponge https://www.instagram.com/colorsponge/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-pecino-albornoz-8b587532/   ====================================================   ABOUT ME: I am a South African Designer, Digital Modeller and the host of Crown Unfiltered. I will be talking to a cross section of people that work in the Car Design Industry. These will include designers, digital and clay modellers, vis artists and colour & material designers. The focus of our conversations will be centered around personal processes and experiences within the business. My aim is to demystify some of the preconceptions about this industry and give people an unadulterated glimpse into the business. I also wish to give the younger generation the opportunity to see that the people that these professionals come in different shapes and sizes and some of them will be unknown. The intention is to see that you should always be yourself and not let your job define or change who you are. Please get in contact if there is something specific you would like me to cover. I would also be really grateful if you could subscribe and share the podcast with anyone that has an affinity for cars, design or both. Thank you! Sam   FIND ME HERE!!! : https://www.instagram.com/crownunfiltered/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-ofsowitz-8b7a531a/ https://twitter.com/SOfsowitz  https://www.facebook.com/crown.unfiltered.7             

STORIE DI SUCCESSO PARLA CON IL NOSTRO TEAM L'approccio creativo e la conoscenza tecnologica sono le due dimensioni con cui guidiamo equilibri che ci consentono di costruire successi commerciali. Lavoriamo per clienti con forte orientamento e propensione al cambiamento. Sviluppiamo strategie di comunicazione multincanale per progetti web e branding su misura. BRANDING Per ottenere risultati creativi occorre un modo nuovo di lavorare. Un modo integrato, che ci consente di creare concept distintivi per campagne che funzionano su tutti i canali. Costruiamo strategie di branding per differenziare aziende e prodotti, rendendoli unici e aggiungendo valore. Pezzo su pezzo, realizziamo progetti per la marca in modo da ottimizzare tutti gli investimenti successivi. STRATEGY. BRAND IDENTITIES. CREATIVE DIRECTION. ADVERTISING & DESIGN. VIDEO E FOTO SVILUPPO WEB Progettiamo strategie per il business sui canali digitali, creiamo esperienze ingaggianti attraverso lo sviluppo di app mobile, websites e piattaforme di servizi online evolute. Creiamo processi interattivi che mirano a massimizzare la soddisfazione dell'utente su qualsiasi dispositivo. Costruiamo l'identità digitale attraverso narrazioni e coinvolgimento del tuo pubblico. UI/UX DESIGN. EMOTIONAL JOURNEY. CONTENT MAP. CONTENT CREATION. WEB DEVELOPMENT SVILUPPO E-COMMERCE Costruiamo esperienze digitali di acquisto perfettamente fluide. Con forte orientamento alla customer care, personalizziamo ogni touchpoint prima durante e dopo I'acquisto. La conoscenza dei principali ambienti gestionali ci permette di trasformare negozi fisici in e-commerce evoluti in tempi brevi. Ai flussi razionali associamo sempre un approccio emotivo. Puntiamo al coinvolgimento del consumatore e alla creazione di esperienze piacevoli e memorabili. UI/UX DESIGN. EMOTIONAL JOURNEY. CONVERSION FUNNEL. DIGITAL STRATEGY. E-COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT DIGITAL MARKETING Analizziamo la customer journey del tuo pubblico, lo raggiungiamo nel momento preciso in cui ha l'esigenza del tuo prodotto o servizio. Lo portiamo sul sito con l'obiettivo di convertirlo in un'azione e poi fidelizzarlo. Definiamo la strategia digitale nell'ottica del posizionamento individuato, creiamo campagne di comunicazione nelle reti google e social network. Misuriamo costantemente le performance attraverso il corretto tracciamento degli obiettivi. DIGITAL STRATEGY. SEO. E-MAIL MARKETING. LEAD GENERATION. DIGITAL ADVERTISING SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Emozionare, coinvolgere e interagire sui social network con il tuo pubblico è la prima buona azione di comunicazione che mettiamo in atto. Ascoltiamo, consigliamo e partecipiamo attivamente alla community dei tuoi clienti. Recepiamo perfettamente le direttive corporate. Analizziamo i canali adatti al tuo business, individuiamo i pubblici di riferimento e mettiamo in atto il piano editoriale condiviso. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT. COMMUNICATION PLAN. PIANI EDITORIALI. ENGAGEMENT. SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING Il tuo Team dedicato Marica Manilia ACCOUNTING / COPY / STRATEGIST m.manilia@braincomputing.com Comunicare è potere misto a creatività. Per me il mondo è blu, Blu Klein. Adriano Poto Social Media Stategist a.poto@braincomputing.com Una tattica senza strategia e già una sconfitta. Federica Lovaglio SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER f.lovaglio@braincomputing.com Da sempre appassionata della carta stampata, della comunicazione visiva e allo stesso tempo del mondo digital, ho reso la mia passione – la scrittura – un lavoro. Michelangelo Iossa ADVERTISER m.iossa@braincomputing.com Digital Marketer affamato di dati e formazione. “Solo ciò che è misurabile è migliorabile” è il mantra che ripeto ogni mattina assieme alla mia moka del caffè. Vincenzo Lamberti ACCOUNTING / STRATEGIST / CONSULTANT v.lamberti@braincomputing.com La curiosità, la ricerca di nuovi linguaggi e di nuove sperimentazione mi rendono una persona creativa e felice. Parla con il nostro team di marketing e comunicazione Nome Cognome Email Telefono Azienda Richie...

Episode 54 features contemporary artist Ron Hicks. His works have been described as a blend of multiple disciplines ranging from impressionistic and representational to non-objective and abstract and everything in between. This idea, coupled with his intrinsically inspired brushwork, contributes to his ultimate goal – painting his truth. Ron was born in Columbus, OH, but spent most of his childhood growing up in the modest and friendly neighborhood of Park Hill in Denver, Colorado. Encouraged by his mother who was an accomplished artist, he knew at an early age that he too, was destined to be an artist and was subsequently encouraged by his mother and teachers in his artistic endeavors. His family later relocated back to Columbus, OH where, during high school, he was awarded several accolades and honors for various art shows and competitions. His obvious talent became noted throughout his high school career and consequently Ron was awarded a full scholarship to the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, OH. He later returned to Denver, earning a degree in Advertising Design. After college, Hicks applied his degree and natural talent to working for ad agencies, magazines and as a Freelance Illustrator. In the late 90’s, Ron decided the commercial art world was not for him and gravitated back to his true passion, painting. Figurative painting, in particular. Hicks believes,” You can always tell a lot about a person by paying attention to their gesture or expression”. Ron's exploration into abstract dialogue, his eye for beauty and his natural talent has been the driving force behind many of his paintings. See links below. http://www.ronhicks.com/ https://www.artsy.net/artist/ron-hicks https://www.gallery1261.com/artist/ron-hicks http://www.thenewyorkoptimist.net/ron-hicks-fine-art.html

In this episode, I am talking to Natasha Dzurny from TechnoChic. TechnoChic Tech-Craft Kits provide resources, inspiration and supplies for crafters to explore technology and techies to explore craft.Natasha is the founder of TechnoChic and she is using her passion for arts and crafts and DIY tech to transform the way the world understands and creates with technology. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design and a Masters Degree in Interactive Telecommunications from New York University, and has spent her professional career in education and design positions, including teaching Final Cut Pro in the SoHo Apple Store, and designing projects for companies like Brown Dog Gadgets and LittleBits. Natasha is an experienced workshop facilitator and teacher, and loves to share her passion with students, crafters, and companies. She’s always looking to collaborate and share tech-craft projects with other makers! TechnoChic.net is a great place to go for inspiration for DIY, tech-inspired and crafty projects. The project kits that Natasha sells online are very expressive and I am sure that many kids will proudly use them in their everyday lives once they make them. For example, there is the “Be a Unicorn” DIY kit which includes all materials to create a flashy, LED-lit unicorn headband. Or the “Watch me Sparkle” Kit which turns a reusable shopping bag into a flashy art project. Natasha is on a mission to shatter conventions around traditional thinking: tech is for boys and creativity is for girls. Hence, “technochic” - short for “Technology should be chic”. A nod to the fact that most tech is designed by men and therefore masculine, but it should be more chic!

For 14 years, Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76, a St. Louis-based industrial marketing agency and his team have helped mid-sized B2B manufacturers identify, attract, engage and drive sales opportunities with customers. The company uses a combination of positioning, content marketing, search engine optimization, website development, and sales enablement, among others. Prior to founding Gorilla 76, Joe worked as an art director for Schupp Company, whose clients include MillerCoors and Russell Stover. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Advertising Design and Business Marketing from Washington University in St. Louis.

Howdy friends! I loved this conversation and I think you definitely will as well.Some themes of this episode include:Don’t be afraid to have bad ideasNot being to precious about your workNot taking yourself too seriously Being allergic to buzzwordsNot confusing design with art Before starting Upstatement, Mike Swartz worked in newsrooms and magazines such as The Boston Globe and Complex Magazine. He studied Journalism and Advertising Design before leaving for a job as Art Director of the Globe’s Sunday Ideas section, later finishing his degree in Computer Science at Boston University. He taught graphic design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design from 2009 - 2011. He has spoken at conferences across the country and his work has been honored by the Society for News Design, Society of Publication Designers, AIGA, Editor and Publisher, Communication Arts, SXSW, FastCompany, and the Webbys. Find Mike on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-swartz-01b21866/Check out Upstatement: https://www.upstatement.com/_Some goodies:I'm making a course! Learn how to get hired as a UX Designer: http://hiredux.com/-Feel free to stalk the Experience Design podcast on Instagram at @xdpodcast#staycuriousSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/xdpodcast)

Ron Hicks was born in Columbus, Ohio but spent most of his childhood growing up in the modest and friendly neighborhood of Park Hill in Denver, Colorado. Ron always knew he would be an artist. Ron's family later relocated back to Ohio where during high school he was awarded several awards, and honors for various art shows and competitions.  His talent became obvious and noted throughout his high school career, and Ron was awarded a full scholarship to Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, OH. He later returned to Denver then subsequently earned a degree in Advertising Design. After college, Ron applied his degree, and natural talent to working for ad agencies, magazines, and as a freelance illustrator. He would soon realize his true passion. Ron's natural talent, and eye for beauty encouraged a shift in the direction of his style of painting. "I see things very abstractly, so I think of myself as a painter who sees shape, value, edges and texture. It could be the most mundane thing to any passer-by, but I find great beauty in that. I can't imagine not painting...not creating. If I'm not painting, creating, and sharing my gift then what's the point?"  - Ron Hicks Topics Discussed In This Episode: The recent LA Art Show with his paintings on view at the Gallery 1261 booth His early art inspiration as a child specifically from his mother Starting a Saturday art program at the Columbus College of Art and Design in high school Moving back to Denver to finish college, and a short-winded pursuit in advertising design before diving into his art career An early mentorship that allowed him to tap into the "soul" of his art, and thoughts on developing an intuitive toolbox Hicks' evolution of his art, and the abstract dialogue that comes through his paintings Creating honesty in his art but leaving room for his viewers' interpretation of his works Processing the traumas of thirty years of racial profiling www.artistdecoded.com

With her background in advertising and knack for witty personal branding, Danielle Hughes has cultivated a career helping people and businesses strategize quality content. After years of working as a copywriter in the corporate world, Danielle took the leap into freelancing and, eventually, started her own marketing company. In today’s episode, Danielle discusses her transition from “order-taker” to “business owner,” and shares her insight on the ways in which people can blend their business persona and their personal persona. As a freelancer and entrepreneur, Danielle emphasizes the importance of networking. Patience and maintenance of those relationships over time will result in a solid support group of people that can help and benefit from each other.   More about Danielle Hughes: Danielle studied Advertising Design in college hoping to become an art director, but quickly discovered her strength in her writing. From there, she began her career in copywriting, primarily working in ad sales marketing for television networks. Years later, she pivoted into writing copy for consumer-facing campaigns. Danielle now brings her corporate expertise to her own business, More Than Words Marketing, which focuses on strategic personality branding appropriate for our current digital age.   Instagram LinkedIn  

Sanjana Dora is Copy Writer, works in the advertising! We had a conversation about the process of advertising what all the challenges you face and how to build a brand.

Bior Elliot is a creative who specialises in design for art direction, he’s a very smart and intellectually curious person who we had the pleasure to sit down and chat with. In this episode we discussed a number of things ranging from: His latest projects Acceleration of technology Advertising Design for Art direction Creativity Psychology Even Jordan Peterson Plus a lot more This episode is filled with lots of value and is very thought provoking it may create the basis for where you get new project ideas and if you're someone in the creative industries it’s something we suggest you tune in on. More importantly we need your opinion, what do you think? Let us know in the comment section down below. For more content like this be sure to check us out at www.collectiveconnect.org

In this podcast, we speak with Douglas Davis live from the Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC18). Douglas tells us all about the struggle of creative entrepreneurs in the business world. He explains how his classes help creative minds better navigate the business world in order to get the resources that they need. Host: Gus Wehmeier Produced: Brian Borgstede, James Brandt, Taylor Caputo, Khadijah Johnson, Blake Rudloff and Gus Wehmeier Guests: Douglas Davis About MDMC: the MDMC is the largest Digital Marketing Conference in the Midwest, and it boasts speakers annually from companies such as BuzzFeed, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google, including some local talent. The conference was held in St. Louis Union Station on March 27-28 2018, featuring over 120 speakers, and offering about 80 sessions for more than 1,700 attendees. About the Speaker: Douglas is based out of Brooklyn, New York and is very proud of his home. He is an Associate Professor of Advertising Design at New York City College of Technology, which is part of the City University of New York. He is the principal of the Davis Group, LLC, and is the author of the book called "Creative Strategy and the Business of Design."

On this episode, Kat chats with graphic designer Shelby McFadden about her creative journey, falling in love with design, and eventually leaving her 9-5 to pursue her dreams. Shelby is a designer, founder and editor of Pikchur Magazine and the designer for Create! Magazine. Shelby also talks about the inspiration behind her new magazine, what inspires her and offers branding tips for creatives. Shelby McFadden is a graphic designer, illustrator, and entrepeneur who resides in a small town located between Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington D.C. She graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2011 with a BFA in Communication Design with a concentration in Graphic Design and Advertising Design. She has a passion for art and design, and she feels imagination and creativity are what feeds the soul. With her mom’s influence, she grew up loving all things weird, nerdy and... “old.” Movies like Star Wars, Fright Night and Labyrinth are her top favorite movies to watch on repeat. You can often find her listening to David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, or 80’s artists like The Cure and Echo & the Bunnymen. Her favorite time of year is fall and Halloween season, and she is a big collector in Halloween antiques. For fun, she browses antique shops and yard sales, reads tarot cards to her friends, and plays Super Nintendo. She finds her interests influence her work and her love for everything weird, wild, and wonderful. https://www.pikchurmag.com/ https://createmagazine.com/

Jason talks design in advertising, with a focus on regional aesthetic for geo-targeted marketing.

Recorded at Kobo's headquarters, this episode features Toronto-based literary agent Sarah Heller, from the Helen Heller Agency. Why did Sarah become an agent? What are some benefits to being an agent in Toronto? What are some key tips for authors planning to query an agent? Tune in as Sarah and US Manager Christine Munroe discuss all of this and more. Sarah has a background is in fine arts, but her mother (Helen) started the agency in 1988 so she grew up with publishing in the background. Sarah joined the agency 11 years ago. Growing up she always loved reading, was surrounded by books, and all of that fell into place when she started agenting. Why Sarah loves working in Toronto; it offers the benefit of being easily accessible to other international publishing centres, New York, and London, but is separate enough that there's a vibrant Toronto/Canadian writing and publishing community. Why she loves being an agent. She can wear many hats – introduce people and projects to one another, dig into the creative process with edits, negotiate contracts. “With the advent of being able to publish quickly online…it's a very viable way of publishing your book and doing well with it financially and critically.” She helps her authors make best use of all of their work. Many authors have projects stowed away that haven't been published, or have gone out of print, so there's great new potential in digital publication. Their agency manages a KWL account and helps authors publish digitally to Kobo. “The landscape is so fluid that you can publish a book online…that can then retroactively be picked up by a publisher if that's ultimately what an author wants… There are also cases of certain territories not having access to a book that now they do.” They want to take advantage of all opportunities to help their authors advance their careers. How to stand out when querying an agent: Get the name of the person you're addressing your query to. Never, “Dear Sir or Madam” (no “sirs” at their agency, for example!). Research what kind of books the agency handles – and does not handle. Brief and to the point query letter, synopsis and your background. No gimmicks necessary.   Sarah Heller has developed an internationally and New York Times bestselling list. She specializes in establishing new authors with a focus on front list commercial YA and adult fiction. Sarah received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, and is a graduate of the Advertising Design program of the Ontario College of Art and Design.