Podcasts about creative studies

The 47th episode features Dr. David Gonzalez, a global expert in talent management, cultural strategy, and leadership development. David is known for blending creativity with actionable business strategies and has worked with the Center for Creative Leadership, groundbreaking startups, and multi-national corporations. David holds a Ph.D. in Human Performance Improvement and a Master's in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeListeners will discover practical strategies for fostering creativity in both personal and professional contexts. David shares actionable insights on cultivating a creative mindset, building employee engagement, and overcoming barriers to innovation. He examines the role of culture in encouraging bold ideas and shares strategies for helping children lead creative lives. David's Book RecommendationDavid recommended Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos" to help us "untangle the entanglement we all experience at different points in our lives, which limits our vision, creativity, and possibilities."Tune in for a deep dive into deliberate creativity, the impact of organizational climate on innovation, and the synergy between AI and human ingenuity. Don't miss this discussion of the intersection of technology and creativity and tips on leveraging AI tools to complement human thinking.

Lazarus Black is an American author of genre fiction living under the shadow of a Pacific Northwest volcano with three Goddesses, his wife and two daughters. “Psychic Poker” is Lazarus's first sale, but hardly his last. It juxtaposes poker, the synthesis of probability and human behavior, with psychic powers, the solution to both probability and the chaos of free will. What if every player is psychic? What if no player has an advantage? What if their lives are at stake? But the strength of the story is in the reluctant main character: Tyson Young, a middle-aged Aussie with an acute wit. Lazarus writes from life. His stories are inspired by the diverse communities he has lived in, plus friends and family across the globe. He specifically attacks stereotypes and reinvents tropes to reflect authentic experiences that are sometimes stranger than fiction. He once earned a free funeral until the mortician learned his name was Lazarus and a good laugh was had by all (bystanders included). A true lover of learning, Lazarus has traversed North America dozens of times, has been a professional artist, advertising creative, software developer, database designer, epigrapher, executive, educator, inventor, game designer, pool hustler, heathen clergyman, machinist's apprentice, glass blower, scholar, actor, many other roles, and now published author of fiction. He hopes you enjoy “Psychic Poker” and look forward to reading more from him in the future. For more about Lazarus go to www.lazarus.black Bea is recognized for her love of telling stories through her art. From dynamic and diverse character design, to delightfully fun and energetic children's book illustrations. Bea attended the College for Creative Studies and is the Grand Prize Winner of the L Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future award of 2007. With over 15 years of experience as a freelance illustrator, Bea works in a variety of art styles. In addition to her work as a Children's Book Illustrator, character and concept artist, Bea's work has been featured on the covers of books, comics, and in various magazines and articles. Website: www.BeaGifted.com Client List- Current and Former Simon and Schuster Albert Whitman & Company Sterling Children's Books Galaxy Press Moonstone Comics G Publishing LLC Kids Like Mine Hey Girl Collection Gaia Interactive Awards - the most notable one I have is the one listed below. I have other contests that I entered and received awards for from as far back as high school. I've also participated in quite a few online contests and won, but not sure if those should be made of note. L Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future award - 2007

Listen as Kiana Wenzell shares the inspiring stories of College for Creative Studies, Design Core Detroit, and Detroit's UNESCO City of Design Journey.College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a private art school in Detroit, Michigan. It enrolls more than 1,400 students and focuses on arts education. Located in CCS' A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, Design Core Detroit provides support for design driven businesses with matchmaking opportunities focused on growth, retention, and attraction. They offer flexible, technology rich, design-forward workspace for creative sector businesses seeking a soft launch in a professional, inspiring and innovative environment. She also discusses UNESCO's Design Cities project, as part of the wider Creative Cities Network. The Network launched in 2004 and has member cities in seven creative fields including: Crafts and Folk Art, Music, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, and Media Arts.

The 46th episode features Dorte Nielsen sharing her fascinating journey from the advertising world to becoming a leading researcher and educator on deliberate creativity. She is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and founded Creative Thinker in Copenhagen. With a background in advertising and a Master's Degree in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination, Dorte has dedicated her career to understanding the neuroscience behind creative thinking and bringing deliberate creativity into educational and professional settings.  Discover Dorte's insights on the power of connection-making, the role of metaphor in the creative process, and how to think more creatively. She emphasizes the importance of training the brain to make better connections as a core driver of creativity and shares insights on how developing this skill can unlock our innate creative potential.  Dorte's work bringing deliberate creativity into universities teaching creatives and primary schools, from math to history, showcases the transformative impact of teaching creative thinking across the curriculum. This holistic approach can benefit learners at all levels. Learn about her book "The Secret of the Highly Creative Thinker," a practical guide to creativity translated into 11 languages and sold in 65 countries. Dorte's work and passion for cultivating deliberate creativity have profoundly impacted schools, corporations, and beyond. Tune in, and Dorte's expertise will provide practical strategies and inspiration for unlocking your creative spark.

Detroit 17, 2024 ~ Don Tuski, President College for Creative Studies checks in with Rick and Sue Snyder in for Paul W Smith.

Ep.225 Mario Moore, a Detroit native, received a BFA from the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI in 2009 and an MFA in Painting from the Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT in 2013. He is a recent Kresge Arts Fellow (2023) and a recipient of the prestigious Princeton Hodder Fellowship (2018-2019). He also has been awarded residencies at Duke University, Josef and Annie Albers Foundation, Fountainhead, and Knox College. Moore's work is in the permanent collections of but not limited to the Detroit Institute of Arts, Princeton University Art Museum and The Studio Museum in Harlem. Moore's work has been widely exhibited, including at the Smart Museum of Art, Chicago, IL; Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI; Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA; The Cleveland Museum of Art, and Colby College Museum of Art. Mario Moore / Enshrined: Presence & Preservation exhibition—Moore's largest survey of work to date—opened at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit in June 2021 and traveled to the California African American Museum (CAAM) in March 2022, his first solo exhibition on the West Coast]. Moore's most recent traveling museum exhibition, Revolutionary Times opened at the Flint Institute of Arts in January 2024 and closed at the Grand Rapids Art Museum in August 2024. Mario Moore currently works and lives in Detroit, MI. Headshot by Danielle Eliska Artist https://www.mariomoorestudio.com/ ABC news https://www.abc12.com/video/detroit-native-brings-revolutionary-times-to-the-flint-institute-of-arts/video_1a604728-0a2e-5a4b-969d-f0304557c2a1.html Hour Detroit https://www.hourdetroit.com/art-topics/two-new-exhibitions-at-cranbrook-art-museum-highlight-detroit-artists/ Canvas Rebel https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mario-moore/ David Klein Gallery https://www.dkgallery.com/artists/45-mario-moore/ Grand Rapids Art Museum https://www.artmuseumgr.org/press-releases/artist-mario-moore-bridges-untold-stories-of-americas-past-and-present-at-the-grand-rapids-art-museum Kresege Arts https://kresgeartsindetroit.org/artist/mario-moore/ Shondaland https://www.shondaland.com/act/a40458000/detroit-artist-mario-moore-interview/ Outlier Media https://outliermedia.org/mario-moore-artist-detroit-painter-interview/ LSU Museum of Art https://www.lsumoa.org/mario-moore-responding-to-history CAA Museum https://caamuseum.org/exhibitions/2022/enshrined-presence-preservation Duke Arts https://arts.duke.edu/projects/mario-moore/ Duke Form https://www.dukeform.co/all-content/mario-moore Sakehile & Me https://www.sakhileandme.com/artists/mario-moore.htm Cranbrook Art Museum https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/events/artist-led-tour-skilled-labor-mario-moore-sabrina-nelson-richard-lewis/ CCS Detroit https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/news/mario-moore-honored-with-ccss-2023-distinguished-alumni-award/ Detroit Metro Times https://www.metrotimes.com/arts/mario-moore-tells-detroits-underground-railroad-history-in-new-exhibit-midnight-and-canaan-31303155 Cultured Mag https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2022/11/02/mario-moore-painting-black-history Princeton University https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/01/us/princeton-university-portraits-workers-trnd/index.html The Art Newspaper https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2020/01/20/princeton-artist-fellow-mario-moore-celebrates-african-american-workers

In the US, there are schools for everything—of course you can study business, or to become a doctor. But also if you want to be an electrician, or an airplane mechanic—someone can teach you that. And then you've got UConn, which has offered an apparently quite intense puppetmaking major, every year since 1964. So why not for shoemaking? Examples do exist, but they are far too scant—you can head to Atlanta to learn shoemaking from Marcel Mrsan, but that's far from the only work he's doing every day. Brooklyn Shoe Space, Cobbler Bushwick, and the Chicago School of Shoemaking are all fantastic and lighting shoemaking sparks every day, although they currently cater more to hobbyists. DW Frommer's school in Montana was a cowboy bookmaking bastion, but it closed when he passed last year. So what about a multi-year, school that teaches shoe design AND making? I just visited one. The College for Creative Studies in Detroit, the impressive design school which has grown a full degree program that heavily involves shoemaking. I spent two days at CCS this past summer to meet with its program chair Aki Choklat, along with bespoke shoemaking toolmaker and faculty member Tom Carbone, plus a whole bunch of very invested students who really knew their way around a sole stitcher. What Aki and Tom are building at CCS is impressive, and dare I say quite needed, in a landscape where it's easier to pick up shoemaking than ever before—as long as you do it online, by yourself—but far too hard in the United States to find quality hands-on teaching. And so we talked about that, how the CCS program came about and has grown, what the hell AI is going to do to the shoe industry, and plenty more. https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/https://www.instagram.com/akichoklat/?hl=enhttps://www.akichoklat.com/2025 dates and location for Stitchdown's Boot Camp 3—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—coming soon.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/Support the Shoecast and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/

From The Simpsons to Futurama, Mad Magazine to Bongo Comics, Detroit artist Bill Morrison has created art loved by generations. Hear from Bill Morrison, acclaimed illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and art director at Atomic Battery Studios, as he reflects on his remarkable career trajectory. Born and raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Morrison spent years in Hollywood working alongside The Simpsons creator, Matt Groening. Now back in Michigan, Bill shares his creative journey and gives back by teaching at the College for Creative Studies, where he once studied himself. On this episode he opens up about his career highlights, including work with Futurama, Mad Magazine, and his recent Beatles project, and inspires the next generation of Michigan artists following his path.

October 3, 2024 ~ Lloyd and Jamie talk with Johnnie Turnage, Founder of Black Tech Saturdays, about the first ever Detroit Digital Empowerment Summit, today through Saturday, at the Michigan Science Center and the College for Creative Studies, hosted by Black Tech Saturdays.

Chip Humitz, Marketing and Strategy Director, and Scott Waraniak, Executive Producer and Partner, at Lunar North, a branding and motion design studio, discuss strategies for achieving pricing power in the logistics industry. Summary: Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics Joe Lynch is joined by branding experts Chip Humitz and Scott Waraniak to unpack the critical role of branding in differentiating businesses within the commoditized logistics sector. They delve into strategies for gaining pricing power and discuss how robust branding goes beyond visual identity, encompassing unique values, authenticity, and emotional engagement. Chip and Scott illustrate how companies can break away from commodity pricing to command higher prices and foster stronger customer recognition. The podcast also explores the benefits of aligning with a brand's ‘true north' for effective storytelling and marketing effectiveness. With anecdotes from the successes of companies like Yeti and Halo Top, and lessons from tech giant Apple, the episode is a deep dive into the transformative power of branding across B2B and B2C markets. #BrandingForLogistics #PricingPowerThroughBranding #DifferentiateToDominate About Chip Humitz Chip Humitz is the Marketing and Strategy Director at Lunar North, a design studio that specializes in motion-first thinking. Chip has worked in marketing and brand strategy for over 25 years. Chip has significant experience and expertise on both the client and agency side of the business, as well as both B2B and B2C categories. Chip has held various positions of increasing responsibility with top marketing, advertising, and branding agencies. Chip's experience on the client-side includes stints at top brands including Heinz, Domino's Pizza, GM Fleet, Ford Parts, Chevrolet, and Mahindra Automotive. Chip earned a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Advertising and Marketing from Michigan State University. About Scott Waraniak Scott Waraniak is the Executive Producer and Partner at Lunar North, a design studio that specializes in motion-first thinking. Scott Graduated from the College for Creative Studies with a BFA in graphic design where he fell in love combining good design with functional animation.  For the last 15 years, Scott has been obsessed with the world of branding, design, and motion graphics, and how they can seamlessly work together.  Long-time motocross racer turned daily cycling fanatic, his life mission is to figure out how to do motion graphics while mountain biking… but that seems dangerous, so he usually performs each activity separately. Scott has designed and animated work for clients such as Ford, GM, NBC, NFL Network, National Geographic, Nickelodeon, and Microsoft. Scott has helped craft brand voices through motion for clients such as Google News Initiative, PACCAR, Newlab, and Lear. If he's not in the studio or in the woods, Scott can be found enjoying time with his wife, two daughters, and their myriad of animals. About Lunar North Lunar North, established in 2012, is a design studio specializing in designing brand journeys by combining the principles of branding with motion thinking. Traditional storytelling and positioning are too static for today's channel-rich screen-dominated marketing environment. Brands must move, must be brought to life by being steadfastly true to themselves while using motion design to continually build an always intriguing brand journey across channels and across content creators. Key Takeaways: Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics Understand how strong branding can create pricing power in the logistics industry. Hear about the impact of successful branding in various industries, from Yeti to the milk industry. Gain insights into the role of digital content and screens in engaging customers and branding today. Explore the importance of aligning a company's brand strategy with its ‘true north' for consistent and effective marketing. Learn from the unique approach of Lunar North in bringing motion into brand design. Discover the significance of branding beyond visual identity to differentiate and command higher prices. Timestamps (00:00:02) Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics (00:00:21) Introducing Lunar North (00:01:27) Branding in Logistics (00:02:39) The Power of Branding (00:04:10) Branding in Logistics Innovation (00:06:29) Branding Beyond Commodities (00:10:21) Branding in a Commodity World (00:13:39) Branding Beyond Pricing Power (00:17:05) Screen Dominance in Content Creation (00:17:50) Beyond Commodity Pricing (00:21:27) Branding Beyond Logos (00:27:37) Defining Your Brand's True North (00:28:58) Branding Beyond Static Content (00:31:07) Leveraging Branding in Logistics (00:35:11) Differentiation in Brand Strategy (00:38:07) Leveraging Branding in Logistics (00:41:56) Building a Branded Business (00:45:06) Aligning Decisions with Brand (00:46:09) Aligning Brand with True North (00:48:31) The Power of Branding (00:52:48) Building Brand for Pricing Power (00:56:12) Collaboration in Business Partnerships Learn More About Gaining Pricing Power in Logistics Chip Humitz | Linkedin Scott Waraniak | Linekdin Lunar North | Linkedin Lunar North The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. 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 Get to know the hands, head, and heart behind Jim Owens, an internationally recognized, self-taught oil painter, born and educated in Detroit, Michigan “The Motor City”, to a family that's been building cars since 1926. After graduating with a B.A. in Illustration from The Center of Creative Studies, Jim began his artistic career in the advertising business, drawing and airbrushing automotive illustrations by hand for large agencies such as W.B. Doner, J. Walter Thompson, and Campbell Ewald.  Today, he makes his home with his wife, Kathleen, in Mesa, Arizona and drives a beloved 1952 Hudson Coupe that he has fully restored himself. From automobiles to tiki men, Jim now specializes in capturing a vintage inspired aesthetic through creating his sought after, “Green Girl” paintings which have become any Mid-Century Modern art collector's must-have. In this Curated Craftsmen™ Conversation, we talk about: The importance of a supportive partner Getting through artistic burnout  Jim's career as an automotive illustrator in Detroit and his voice over career in the Screen Actors Guild Learning something new to cultivate creativity Studying another artist's work to inform your own art style A creative's daily schedule and the importance of work ethic How to create through times of struggle and sad seasons Managing your energy and taking the time to rest Accepting art commissions and working with unhappy clients  Artificial Intelligence (AI) Jims Links: Jim Owens Website  Facebook Instagram  Youtube Show Notes:  The Artist's Work by Steven Pressfield  Will you get the next round? ☕ Buy the next Curated Craftsmen™ a cup of coffee over on Patreon: Support the podcast for $5.00 a month For additional *free* resources and tips about creative entrepreneurship with faith-based motivation, head over to The Hand, Head, & Heart Blog. ALL CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WELCOME. SHOW SPONSORS | Alpha 6 Corporation (Affiliate Link) Curated Craftsmen Instagram  Kate's Link's: Official Asphalt Canvas Art Website Available Artworks Custom Art Inquiry  Instagram Facebook Pinterest Free Guide: How to Hire an Artist  

In this final episode of the 2024 Listen and Learn series, hosts Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood conclude their exploration of classic literature in the field of creativity. They discuss the importance of studying these foundational works to gain a historical perspective and bridge connections between research and creative teaching and learning environments.  Together, they dive into the Creative Studies Project, a research study conducted by Sid Parnes and Ruth Noller in 1972 at Buffalo State University. The project aimed to determine if the Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process could be taught and its impact on creativity, academics, and life. The study involved 350 students divided into experimental and control groups, with notable figures such as J.P. Guilford, E. Paul Torrance, and Don MacKinnon serving on the research board. The results of the two-year Creative Studies Project showed significant differences between the experimental and control groups in their ability to cope with real-life situations, produce and evaluate new ideas, and engage in productive, creative behavior. The findings also revealed that 90% of the students believed they would apply what they learned in the program to their future lives and found it valuable compared to other college courses. The hosts emphasize the importance of teaching creativity and its potential to foster psychological health and well-being. To conclude the episode, Cyndi Burnett leads an activity from the original Creative Studies Project curriculum, challenging listeners to generate impossible ideas for improving something and then modify them to make them work. The hosts encourage listeners to submit their solutions along with the final code word for the Listen-and-Learn series to questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com Check out our website at fuelingcreativitypodcast.com Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org and CreativeThinkingNetwork.com What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

EP234 Ralph Gilles like you've never heard before on the city of Detroit, vehicle designs he worked on that are rarely mentioned, and diversity with growth. This coffee shop style conversation is one to remember. In car news, Hyundai has Gameboy problems. Ralph Bio from Stellantis.com Ralph Gilles was appointed chief design officer for the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Maserati and Fiat (Latin America) brands in January 2021. He is also a member of Stellantis' Top Executive Team. He is responsible for shaping and directing design across the brand's portfolio as it moves toward electrification. He is extremely active inside and outside of the company. Gilles serves as the executive sponsor of the Stellantis African Ancestry Network Diaspora (STAAND) in addition to playing a supporting role with the Stellantis Global Diversity Council. At his alma mater, College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Gilles serves as a member of the CCS board of trustees. An avid car enthusiast who enjoys spending time at the track, go-karting and watching Formula 1 auto racing, Gilles has participated in the Targa Newfoundland Rally, the Car and Driver One Lap of America and the SRT Viper Cup Series. In addition, he frequently serves as a judge at various Concours d'Elegance events across the country, including Pebble Beach and Amelia Island, as well as the EyesOn Design car show. Gilles has earned numerous academic and industry awards, including the Michigan State University Eli Broad Graduate School of Management Young Alumni Achievement Award, Automotive Hall of Fame Young Leadership & Excellence Award, NV Magazine Innovation Award, Black Engineer of the Year President's Award and N'Digo Foundation N'Design Award. Since first joining the company in 1992 as a designer, Gilles has put his extensive academic background in industrial design and business administration to use, holding various positions within the company, including:  2021, Chief Design Officer, Stellantis 2015, Head of Design, GEC, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. 2011, President and CEO – Dodge/SRT and Motorsports, FCA US LLC 2009, President and CEO – Dodge Brand 2009, Senior Vice President – Product Design, FCA – North America 2008, Vice President – Design, Chrysler LLC 2006, Vice President – Jeep/Truck, Color and Trim Studios, and Specialty Vehicles, Chrysler LLC, DaimlerChrysler 2005, Director – Truck Exterior/Interior Design Studio 2001, Director – Design Office, Large Car Studio, Family Vehicles 1999, Senior Manager – Design Office, Studio 3 1998, Manager – Design Office, Jeep Interiors, Chrysler Corporation 1992, Designer – Design Office Gilles holds a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University (2002) and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in industrial design from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit (1992). Car News: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/lawsuit-accuses-hyundai-faking-us-sales-data-electric-cars-2024-07-08/ https://insideevs.com/news/724328/hyundai-kia-ioniq-5-gameboy/amp/ Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning: email: HardParkingPodcast@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparkingpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/jhaepfenning/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@hardparking ⁠⁠

The College for Creative Studies in Detroit has a fashion design program that's cultivating some of Detroit's most creative young minds. Earlier this month the program held their fourth annual fashion show.  GUESTS: Cierra Headings, fashion designer David Rodriguez, fashion designer ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I'm joined by Mario Moore. Mario Moore is a Detroit native, who received a BFA from the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI in 2009 and an MFA in Painting from the Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT in 2013. I met Mario late last fall in Detroit when I attended the DIA Gala and spent a weekend in the city, checking out the art scene and meeting some of the city's key players. Moore's paintings focus on the personal, social, and political implications of our segregated society.  Presenting stories of his own life and those of friends and family, Moore weaves in multiple references to history, art, politics, and literature to complete his narrative. Listen in as we talk about some of the things that make Detroit such a unique city. The changes he's seen take place over the years, his time at Yale, and his love for painting.

Join Dots Oyebolu as he speaks with Geoffrey Colon, Senior Director of Digital Marketing at Dell Technologies and Founder and Creative Director of Creative Studies. Geoffrey shares his insights on the evolution of marketing media and the fusion of creativity with revenue generation in the modern marketing landscape.Key Takeaways: (02:00) The importance of finding joy in the marketing aspects you're genuinely interested in to deepen expertise.(07:05) Global brand identity remains consistent, but regional marketing managers should adapt the messaging to fit local market nuances and cultural contexts.(10:18) The shift toward sustainable marketing from disruptive marketing tactics.(15:15) The significance of owned media properties in controlling narrative and user experience.(19:19) Utilizing generative AI for creative processes, enhancing efficiency from ideation to execution.(24:46) The potential of organic media and leveraging creator talent for innovative marketing solutions.(30:04) Personalized marketing through conversational and contextual engagement.Resources mentioned:Geoffrey Colon -https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreycolon/Dell Technologies -https://www.linkedin.com/company/delltechnologies/Creative Studies -https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-studies/Insightful Links:https://www.ibm.com/watson-advertising/thought-leadership/what-is-dynamic-creative-optimization https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-social-media-marketing-innovation-authenticity/ https://www.smartinsights.com/digital-marketing-strategy/digital-marketing-trends-innovation/ Thanks for listening to the Marketing Leadership podcast, brought to you by Listen Network. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss another insightful conversation.#PodcastMarketing #PerformanceMarketing #BrandMarketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingIntelligence #GTM #B2BMarketing #D2CMarketing

Photo credit: Lamar Landers Sydney G. James (b. 1979, Detroit, MI) is a fine arts painter and muralist living and working in Detroit. James began her career as art director of an advertising agency after earning her BFA from Detroit's College of Creative Studies in 2001. In 2004, James moved to Los Angeles to work as a visual artist in the film and television industry and earned a master's degree in secondary education. Since returning to her native city in 2011, James has become known as the eminent muralist of the Detroit art scene, transforming the city's skyline and artistic legacy as well as completing murals across the country, including New Orleans, LA; Brooklyn, NY; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Worcester, MA; and Hawaii. James was awarded a 2017 Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship and served as a 2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship panelist in Visual Arts. Her work has been exhibited at Detroit's Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MOCAD), the Charles H. Wright Museum, Inner State Gallery, PlayGround Detroit Gallery, Collective Detroit Gallery, Detroit Artist Market, Red Bull House of Art, Janice Charach Gallery, and was included in the Arts, Beats and Lyrics traveling exhibition. James' work has also been featured by major marketing brands including Vans shoes, PepsiCo, Ford Motor Company, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Lions. James is a co-founder of the bi-annual BLKOUT Walls street mural festival which debuted in Detroit in 2021, created as a direct response to the lack of diversity and artist remuneration across the country's creative economies. In 2022, James participated in the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Residency in Brooklyn, NY. Sydney G. James, Serving Tee Liberation, 2023. Acrylic, t-shirts, fabric, and gel medium on canvas, 14.5x8ft. Sydney G. James, Bereavement? (non-binary), 2023. Acrylic, fabric, gel medium, and satin trim on canvas, 96x120 inches. Sydney G. James, The Westside Johnsons, 2022. Acrylic, gel medium, and upholstery trim on raw canvas, 10x6ft.

En este episodio conversamos con Gerardo Macías, también conocido en redes sociales como El Headhunter. Reflexionamos sobre algunos retos y oportunidades con respecto a la atracción de talento en México. Gerardo es Socio de DHR Global, firma de reclutamiento directivo y consultoría de liderazgo. Dentro de los grupos de Práctica de Miembros de Consejo; Consumo; ONGs, Educación y Deportes; y Capital Privado, desde su oficina metropolitana de Monterrey. Con más de 20 años de experiencia funcional y en la industria, se enfoca en puestos de C-Suite y Directivos, así como en Family Offices. Gerardo es un embajador de marca estratégico orientado a resultados con una capacidad comprobada para construir relaciones con propósito. Habiendo vivido y trabajado América Latina, Europa y América del Norte, puede navegar fácilmente entre los diferentes matices culturales de las organizaciones y sus necesidades de talento. Anteriormente, Gerardo fue Managing Partner de una firma boutique de headhunting con oficinas en todo México y Houston. Cuenta con una Licenciatura en Bellas Artes con Honores por el CCS College for Creative Studies de Detroit, Michigan. En su tiempo libre, Gerardo comparte experiencias en su podcast The Grateful Leader, y el grupo HR Tribe. Es Miembro del Consejo de Culture Encounters ONG en Virginia, EEUU; Miembro del Consejo Consultivo de ex alumnos de su universidad CCS; Embajador de Marca de Polymath Organizational Design & Transformation, y miembro activo de la Canadian Chamber of Commerce en Monterrey y la American Chamber of Commerce de México. Puedes conocer más sobre los servicios de la firma global de la que Gerardo Macías es socio entrando directamente a su sitio web: www.dhrglobal.com Asimismo, puedes seguir a Gerardo Macías en sus redes sociales buscando su nombre, o bien como @elheadhunter así como en la comunidad de la que es líder: @hrtribe. ¡Que disfrutes de este episodio! Si necesitas orientación sobre algún tema de Recursos Humanos como: Cultura Organizacional, Clima Laboral, Desarrollo de Talento, Procesos de Recursos Humanos y Salud Organizacional, no dudes en llamarnos. Tenemos una línea de chat en nuestro sitio web: www.talento4d.com

World renowned spatial and 3D design artist, best known for their work as an installation artist, Zhiheng “Leo” Gong recently had his pieces featured in the upcoming exclusive, invite-only “The Other Art Fair” taking place at the Barker Hangar in Sana Monica, CA. Most recently, Leo had his work featured at the illustrious Yiwei Galley during the “Earth Is Just a Rock” exhibition that was shining a light on AAPI artist this past May 2023. “Earth is Just a Rock” considers the shifting dichotomy between the realms of science and mysticism, both significant to the included artists in a range of mediums. In the face of “monstrous creations” of human progress in evolution and technology, the artists search their hearts and minds for moments of vulnerability to find growth and move forward. Leo's dynamic and innovative work has been an accumulation of his artistic expression and his Chinese culture having been born in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province of China. Unlike conventional two-dimensional art forms like paintings or drawings, Leo's spatial art seeks to interact with the viewer on a multi-dimensional level, often challenging perceptions and pushing the boundaries of creativity. Having received support from his family as he pursed his career in the arts, Leo has a very unique take on his work and feels compelled to show all sides of who he is pulling from his traditional upbringing as well as his experience in the United States during his time studying in school. Having a BFA from the University of Iowa in 3D Design, and an MFA in 4D Design from the Cranbook Academy of Art, Leo now spends his time not only teaching other students at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI, but is also working on his art textbook that will be used at the colligate level while somehow still finding time to work on his next spatial masterpiece. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Illuminart and Peter Basso Associates collaborated and integrated very successfully 7 years ago. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, the advantages of being part of both a lighting design firm and a larger MEP consulting firm. Are you sensing the “collaboration” theme here? Here's a direct quote from Robert in this episode: “The controls people out there - they are worth their weight in gold, times ten!” Kinda makes you feel all fuzzy inside, doesn't it? Robert has been practicing lighting Design for over 30 years and is Principal at Illuminart based in Troy Michigan. He has a BFA from College for Creative Studies and has received over 40 lighting design awards including several Guth Awards of Distinction. His wide-ranging design experience includes projects throughout the US as well as the Middle East. He also enjoys teaching and is adjunct faculty for LTU, and CCS. 

Bea Jackson is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Parker Looks Up. Bea attended the College for Creative Studies and is the grand prize winner and returned alumni of L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future Award of 2007 and now a Contest Judge. In this podcast we discuss her very humble beginnings as an artist to her very successful career and the importance of humility. See her work at www.beagifted.com/

Bea Jackson is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Parker Looks Up. Bea attended the College for Creative Studies and is the grand prize winner and returned alumni of L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future Award of 2007 and now a Contest Judge. In this podcast we discuss her very humble beginnings as an artist to her very successful career and the importance of humility. See her work at www.beagifted.com/

Bea Jackson is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Parker Looks Up. Bea attended the College for Creative Studies and is the grand prize winner and returned alumni of L. Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future Award of 2007 and now a Contest Judge. In this podcast we discuss her very humble beginnings as an artist to her very successful career and the importance of humility. See her work at www.beagifted.com/

In this episode, we ride into a conversation with Sydney James. Fine arts painter and muralist Sydney G. James is a girl proudly raised in Detroit. With a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and a background in commercial art, James is a figurative artist whose bold brush strokes have humanized Detroit's industrial skyline.  Not limited to one dimension, Sydney's artwork can be found in private collections, galleries, museums, or on a pair of shoes. Her visual narratives project the complex realities of Black women while interrogating the concepts of safe spaces and community care.  A 2017 Kresge Arts Fellow and a dedicated mentor, Sydney is also the co-founder of BLKOUT Walls, a biannual street mural festival that elevates Black artists and stimulates the city's creative economy.     In this episode, we talk about:  Black Love Girl with the D Earring BLKOUT Walls Street Mural Festival Empowerment Resources:  Sydney James https://www.sydneygjames.com/ https://www.blkoutwalls.com/ FB: Sydney James Art IG: sydneygjames   Detroit References Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club Conant Gardens Highland Park   People of Interest Linda Whitaker Jonni Page Halima Afi Cassells Jadakiss   ◉ Newsletter: https://blackherstories.substack.com/  ◉ IG: @blackherstories  ◉ Get in touch: hello@nourishevents.org 

Our 35th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Karina Loera, MS founder of Strategik Minds LLC, and a faculty member for the Masters in Innovation Management at Universidad de la Sabana in Colombia. Karina discusses how she sees Creativity transform the entrepreneurs she works with to grow their businesses. Her other passion is teaching and seeing her students increase their organizational impact by mastering the creative problem solving process. Born and raised in Mexico City, teaching in Colombia, and living in the USA for eight years, she shares insights on how culture impacts our creativity mindset and the tools she uses to create common ground.  Karina left behind a high-powered marketing career to achieve a Master's in Creative Studies and Change Leadership at the Center for Applied Imagination, SUNY Buffalo State University. Her work at the Small Business Development Center gave her an understanding of how entrepreneurs represent the creative person because they constantly face uncertainty. Working with a startup company and now in her own business, she understands how the creative process can help solve daily problems entrepreneurs face. Karina helped organize the Masters in Innovation Management at Universidad de la Sabana in Colombia and teaches a class on innovation management to give students the tools and resources to develop and ensure innovation is happening in their organization. She shares the thrill of reading their dissertations and describes the many success stories her students have achieved. Learn about Karina's Creative Flow, training people, and imagining the experience she wants participants to have in her class. Don't miss this discussion of the future of creativity and the insights of a multicultural leader. Find our podcast today on all of your favorite platforms.

Holly Arida is an entrepreneur turned Cranbrook teacher, and now, a Director of a non-profit that is a talent pipeline for Detroit youth. Holly looks back at her 20 year storied career here at Cranbrook and her many partnerships at the school that led to exciting learning opportunities for teachers and students.We will also hear from Jace Danielewicz CK'22 and Victor Berger CK'22, two co-founders of YouthTank Detroit, the social enterprise launched by Holly with students in her entrepreneurship classes to provide alternate career pathways for high school students in the city.YouthTank is a startup incubator for high school student-led businesses in Detroit. In their after-school and summer programs, young entrepreneurs actually test their business ideas and flex career-ready skills though action-based learning. Aim High is a production of Cranbrook Kingswood School and is produced by University FM.Selected Quotes:A question to ask yourself when thinking about entrepreneurial idea 24:11 - When thinking about the entrepreneurial idea you want to pursue, ask yourself, "What breaks your heart?" And what breaks my heart is when young people don't realize their potential. Because either, the system inequities, that goes for students with learning differences as well. A lot of different kind of inequities need an education built for them to succeed. And to have those opportunities to believe in themselves and stretch themselves. I think that's made a difference in anybody's life.Clearing the way is a responsibility we all have. 25:11 - Clearing the way is a responsibility we all have. Every young person, I fervently believe, deserves an education that works for them. And it's been great working with Cranbrook students to see that happen.On doing work that brings people together16:02 - Cranbrook was built out of the ingenuity and wealth of the city in many ways. We were wanting to draw attention to that connection. I think a lot of my work was about bringing people together that might not be together.On the intentions of Youth Tank29:40 [Jace ‘22] Our intention is to supply students in Detroit and kids in general with the necessary skills to be entrepreneurs. So, what is seen as the average path for people in our area is middle school, high school, then college, then get a job. And that average path doesn't work for every kid, especially every kid in Detroit.About The Guests:Holly Arida, Educator & Entrepreneur-in-ResidenceCombining my entrepreneurial business career with my role as an educator, I've mentored thousands of students in real-world skills and leadership. Recently, I worked alongside industrious high school students to design of our new student-led business incubator: YouthTank.  Our social enterprise operates at the nexus of community, business, innovation and education. We are grateful for the warm welcome we received in the city of Detroit. YouthTank is proud to partner with people and organizations who share our belief that the next generation are ready create, lead, and contribute to society, NOW. I am happiest when I am working with kids in my hometown of Detroit.  Jace DanielewiczJace graduated from Cranbrook in 2022. He is currently at the College of Creative Studies, studying transportation design.Victor BergerVictor graduated from Cranbrook in 2022. He is a Business Major at the Miami University of Ohio. 

The Electric off-road vehicle market projection should exceed USD 400 million by 2032, driven by the growing popularity of outdoor recreational activities, particularly in North America. The all-terrain vehicle (ATV) segment growth projections trend at 15% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, fueled by the increasing number of ATV clubs worldwide. The sports electric off-road vehicle market, previously valued at USD 30 million in 2022, is expected to see significant growth due to the rising number of sports activities globally. Due to this rapidly evolving landscape of advanced manufacturing and mobility, the disruption in the electric off-road vehicle market is palpable. With the advent of 5G, augmented technology, and a globally interconnected workforce, new technologies that are nothing short of astonishing are emerging. This growth is particularly true in Detroit, a city with a rich history in manufacturing and now a hotbed for innovation. According to a recent report, Detroit added more than 1,000 tech jobs in the metro area in 2022.What does this mean for the future of manufacturing in Detroit? DisruptED, the podcast dedicated to exploring the disruption in advanced manufacturing and mobility, explored the ATV trend. In the latest episode, host Ron J Stefanski sat with David Ricardo Medina Álvarez, Principal CEO at LIVAQ, to discuss how his company is disrupting Detroit manufacturing through it's line of electric ATVs.In this episode, Stefanski and Álvarez discuss the following:• The journey of LIVAQ and its mission to innovate in the field of electric ATVs• The importance of creating opportunities for engineering students in Mexico and the US• The process of developing an electric ATV, from conception to productionDavid Ricardo Medina Álvarez is a visionary leader in advanced manufacturing. Born and raised in Mexico, he moved to Detroit to study at the College for Creative Studies, one of the top design schools in the US. Since then, he has been at the forefront of innovation in the manufacturing industry, leveraging his expertise in transportation design to create groundbreaking electric ATVs. His work at LIVAQ is not just about producing cutting-edge vehicles but also about creating opportunities for students and young engineers, fostering a new generation of innovators.

When Robert White started in the business, he had a mullet, earrings, and a jacket with a diagonal zipper that started at the shoulder. In other words, he's been around a while. So he brings a lot of knowledge from the world of lighting design. He even knows enough to offer some insight to us lighting distributors. Wait till you hear his fantastic idea for lighting a building to avoid uplight. Robert has been practicing lighting Design for over 30 years and is Principal at Illuminart based in Troy Michigan. He has a BFA from College for Creative Studies and has received over 40 lighting design awards including several Guth Awards of Distinction. His wide-ranging design experience includes projects throughout the US as well as the Middle East. He also enjoys teaching and is adjunct faculty for LTU, and CCS. 

In this episode, we float weightlessly into a conversation with Sabrina Nelson. Nelson is a painter by degree from Detroit's College for Creative Studies. Influenced by Yoruba Religion, as well as Eastern and African philosophies, Sabrina's work is a combination of spirit, motion, and intimacy. Not limited by two dimensions, the scope of her work also includes sculpture, objects, performance and installations.  With professional appointments at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the College for Creative Studies, Sabrina Nelson has served as an educator, lecturer, and professional artist for 37 years. Coaching her community on the business of being a professional artist through active studio practice and mentoring.   A tenacious creator whose multi-dimensional art is truly out of this world, Sabrina Nelson is also a recipient of the 2022 Women's Caucus for Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2021 Kresge Arts Fellow.    In this episode, we talk about:  Muses James Baldwin Artivism  The way Black women tell stories  Learn more:  Sabrina Nelson Professional Website IG: sabrinanelson67 Ashara Ekundayo  Ashara Ekundayo Gallery IG: asharaekundayogallery      Detroit References James Baldwin Hangout Spots Bakers Keyboard Lounge Cliff Bells  Willis Show Bar Detroit Institute of Arts Rosie's Diner Gallery Camille  Hermon Futrell Kef Parker (IG: kefparker55) Andrew Wilson (IG: drewberzzz)      

Jordan Cornille, the calm, composed, creative co-founder of Curtiss Motorcycles, opens us to the dreamscape of motoring. We talk about the ways dreams come true, how motoring has become the terrain of his own career as a designer and motoring strategist, and the importance of reframing the role motoring plays in our lives. We also discuss how all this might move us towards a more sustainable global future.Sign up here for our newsletter about Ecological Mobilities.More about the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.Instagram, Twitter, Newsletter

Tiffany Wisnieski of Twiz Creative joins Jon, Lisa, and Trish today to talk about marketing and branding - and how important it is for your business. Having graduated from the College for Creative Studies in advertising design, Tiffany has always been passionate about branding.  She worked in several agencies, before deciding in 2020 to go out on her own and start Twiz Creative, which she did while going on a cross-country road trip with her dog, yes, in the middle of a pandemic.  And while she can work from anywhere, she tells us what went into her decision to return to Michigan. We ask Tiffany to explain the difference between a company and a brand; her answer is an important listen for any business owner. With Twiz Creative, Tiffany works with freelancers to handle multiple aspects of her clients' brand marketing, from video and social media, to even direct mail where warranted.   We ask her about the biggest mistake that companies make with social media, and her answer may surprise you. Tiffany also tells us about her role as new President of the Business Womens' Network, and the events that they've done and are working on for 2023. Connect with Tiffany at Twiz Creative:Website: https://www.twizcreative.com/Email: hello@twizcreative.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twiz.creative/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twizcreative/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/twiz-creative/Phone:(586) 201-8877 Connect with our hosts:Trish Carruth from The Personal Jeweler - https://www.thepersonaljeweler.com/Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Lisa Bibbee from Keller Williams - http://soldbylisab.com/

Omar Bailey is a footwear design & creation entrepreneur who built his reputation working with stars such as Jay-Z, Karim Benzema, Terry Crews, Quest Love & Allan Houston, and top-tier brands like Adidas, Supreme, Timberland, New Balance & K-Swiss.   He along with his partner Abhishek Som started a sneaker production company. Dubbed “FCTRY LAb,” the Los Angeles-based footwear prototyping lab and venture studio aims to support both emerging and established designers.   From 2019-2022 Omar was Head of the Innovation Lab at Yeezy-Adidas helping bridge the gap between cutting-edge conceptual designs and physically wearable footwear as Yeezy grew to more than a billion dollars in revenues.   Omar studied Industrial Design at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan & graduated from the College of Design, Architecture & Art at the University of Cincinnati.

Laurén Magda is an American, multidisciplinary artist based in Ypsilanti, MI. She has been featured by major art publications such as Create! and All She Makes Magazines, and has participated in various group shows. Her first solo show is “Meditations on Transformation” at Stone & Spoon Gallery in Ypsilanti, MI, which runs through April 2023. She has a concentration in freehand, hard-edged painting. The key themes Laurén explores are those of the transcendental, spiritual, and visionary realms. Her paintings are boldly colorful, with heavy linework that conveys a sense of wonder and tranquility. She is inspired by the calm and empowerment that comes from healing generational trauma, as well as her spiritual belief system in the mystical workings of the Universe. Laurén pursued artmaking as a profession by attending Detroit's College for Creative Studies, earning her BFA in Illustration in 2011. She has over a decade of professional graphic design and commercial art experience. After taking a hiatus from pursuing her personal work after art school to commit to a healing journey, she re-established her focus in 2018 and has been creating collections for her personal practice and for exhibiting with galleries. https://www.laurenmagda.com/  

Beth and Kate interview Caitlin Byle! Caitlin lives in Columbiana with her husband, Tom and four kids: Kyla, Evie, Tommy and Sully! Caitlin was born and raised in McDonald, Ohio. She graduated high school and then went on to receive her Bachelors in Fine Arts from College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. Caitlin and Tom were married 2016. They settled down in Columbiana and began expanding their family! Caitlin is presently a stay-at-home mom who cares for her kids and continues to use her creativity to make artistic items and experiences for them! Caitlin enjoys and has dabbled in large fine art figure painting, metal and foundry work, murals, fine art sewing, miniature making and reborn doll making! Caitlin and her family joined the Upper Room in 2016. We're so grateful for Caitlin and the way she so deeply loves her family! Listen and hear from Caitlin as she shares her experiences and discusses how she uses her gifts and talents to love and bless those around her.

What's the episode about? In this episode, hear a breakdown of the Death and the Screen Special Issue of Revenant and editor-in-chief Professor Ruth Heholt on ghosts, haunting, the Gothic, Catherine Crowe, the supernatural and starting a journal This special episode accompanies a Special Issue of the academic journal Revenant focused on Death and the Screen. You can find the issue and the journal more broadly at: https://www.revenantjournal.com/ Who is Ruth? Professor Ruth Heholt is Professor of Literature and Culture at Falmouth University, UK and lead of the Dark Economies research group. She is author of Catherine Crowe: Gender, Genre, and Radical Politics (Routledge, 2020) and co-author of Gothic Kernow: Cornwall as Strange Fiction (Anthem Press, 2022). She is co-editor of several collections including Gothic Britain: Dark Places in the Provinces and Margins of the British Isles (2018), and Haunted Landscapes (2017). She has organised international conferences including Folk Horror in the Twentieth Century (Falmouth and Lehigh Universities 2019) and is editor of the peer reviewed journal Revenant: Critical and Creative Studies of the Supernatural. Revenant is dedicated to academic and creative explorations of the supernatural, the uncanny and the weird and can be found at revenantjournal.com. She is co-editor of the Gender and the Body book series and the Nineteenth Century and Neo-Victorian Cultures book series (Edinburgh University Press). Ruth is on the advisory and editorial boards of several scholarly associations, book series, and journals. She is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Heholt, R. (2023) The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 23 January 2023. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.21944186 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedeathstudiespodcast/message

Designer Rey Pador has transformed TV touchstones into global fashions for a constellation of brands in Antwerp, Paris, New York and Milan. Rey now calls Detroit home after taking a position with the College for Creative Studies, overseeing apparel design as part of the College's fashion design department. For Rey, fashion is all about the surprises. GUEST: Rey Pador, fashion designer and associate professor at the College for Creative Studies ___ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Additional music by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise talks to KC Crain, President of the privately held media giant, Crain Communications. Navigating the global transformation of the media industry and building a technology company around media is something he's proud of, with good reason. The family business produces news across publications, lead generation, research and data products, digital platforms, custom publishing, and events, reaching 78 million readers globally; the company's portfolio consists of 24 brands.  Crain sites two tough situations he's faced that have helped him to grow. The first was an absolute failure to launch a new business. The second was starting over. He's learned the art of communication, in an environment that provides opportunities to hone his skills, exercising the courage to be honest.  “Confidence,” he says, “is learned.” Crain has a passion for learning, investing his time and effort into diving deeply into his subject matter. It makes sense. With increasing knowledge and expertise comes increasing confidence.  His advice to those who are thinking of joining a family business is as wise and humorous as it gets, “Go work somewhere else for a while.” He credits his ability to follow in his father and grandfather's footsteps to understanding that no one person has all the answers. You can learn from anyone on the team, older or younger, at any time. Be open-minded and open to change.  As a husband and father of five children, he's taken his mom's words to heart—I don't care what happens with the family company, I care what happens at Thanksgiving.  Like many Detroiters, Crain has fond memories of the city's sports wins, and the energy its teams bring to the city. But having been in Detroit for over 50 years, Crain has enjoyed seeing the Riverfront and Central Business District come to life.  Denise enthusiastically agrees with her guest, “I think we've got one of THE most generous cities in America.”  ***  KC Crain is President and CEO for Crain Communications, Inc. His previous roles include COO, EVP and Director of Corporate Operations, VP and Group Publisher. He started as a reporter for Automotive News. Crain is board chair for the Detroit Children's Fund and sits on the boards of the Young Presidents Organization, and the College for Creative Studies. He is dedicated to Detroit's economic development with investments and partnerships in real estate and restaurant ventures. Crain earned a BA in Communications from Denison University. He and his wife, Ashley, live in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with their five children.  Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years.  As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world.  Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.  FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow  TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/.  

Iconic automotive designer and artist, Chris Piscitelli, turned his childhood dream into a successful career as a Jeep, Dodge and SRT Design Manager.   He developed a passion for cars and drawing very early on and pursued this passion at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he studied industrial design.  Upon graduating he immediately moved to the motor city where he pursued a second degree in automotive design at the College for Creative Studies.  He has worked as an automotive designer for over a decade, designing Jeeps on the road today and the future of Dodge and SRT muscle cars.  On this episode, Chris and Chris discuss his epic Jeep Moab Special Project designs and builds that were featured on Jay Leno's Garage and inspired previous guest, Paolo D'Ammassa, most recent classic Wagoneer build.  They also discuss Chris' modern designs that shaped the Jeep, Dodge and SRT brands of today.    Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @classic4x4_trucks, check out our website at classic4x4.com and reach out if we can help you sell your classic, custom and modified truck or 4x4. Thanks for listening!

In this conversation, I am speaking with Amarillis Vazquez, president of the Puerto Rican chapter of the American Dance Therapy Association.  Amarillis Studied Dance Movement Therapy at Columbia College Chicago from 2001-2003. She has a Post Degree in Play Therapy and is candidate for a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology with concentration in Consciousness and Creative Studies at Sofia University. She wasrecognized as the Outstanding Professional by the ADTA in 2021. In her 15+ years as a Dance Movement Therapist she has worked with several populations with conditions such as autism, behavioral problems, domestic violence, anxiety disorders, PTSD, trauma, children of the state, and more.  In aspiring for greater exposure of the profession, she participated in the creation of the Puerto Rico ADTA Chapter since 2015, which was approved in 2016.  Amarillis's private practice, Souls in Motion serves the population of the island through the creative arts therapies. She is fully committed in advocating the use of the arts in particular DMT to help aid others in the transformative process of healing. https://www.facebook.com/soulsinmotionpr soulsinmotionpr@gmail.com https://soulsinmotionpr.com/index.php

It's time to hear from some working artists in this Making Money + Making Art series! Today I chat with Detroit-based fibers artist, Katie Shulman. In our conversation we talk about Katie's trajectory as an artist and how she's dealt with the big questions of "How do I make a living? and how do I make my art?" She'll share the various ways she's answered these questions. She'll talk about her feelings on selling her work, her relationship to nine-to-fives, and the value of moving to an affordable city. Listen in for so much wisdom. Come take Katie's workshop at the school: All About Rope: Transforming Line to Form on May 19th, 2022. Bonus: Snag a 30-minute discounted coaching call with Katie if you sign up for the class! ++++ About Katie Shulman Katie Shulman is an artist from Washington, DC who currently resides in Detroit, Michigan. She holds an MFA in Studio Art from Syracuse University and a BFA in Fine Art from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her work has been shown wildly in New York State including at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY and The Strohl Art Gallery in Chautauqua, NY. In addition to her art practice, Katie has an over nine-year career as an arts administrator. She has worked in various institutions of higher learning and nonprofit art spaces in New York City like The 92nd Y, The Studio Institute and Hunter College. She currently teaches at College for Creative Studies and serves as a Pre-College Counselor at her alma mater, the Penny W. Stamps School Of Art & Design. Find her on instagram: @katie.shulman. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amightypractice/support

In this episode, I talk with Tyanna Buie. Tyanna is a visual artist whose work is exhibited nationally, including shows at the Haggerty Museum of Art, The Red Bull House of Art, and The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. She also is the Section Chair of Printmaking at the College for Creative Studies. Tyanna and I discuss how growing up in the foster care system shaped her approach to art and how she goes about inspiring young artists to find their own voices. Tyanna also answers a listener's question about creating safe spaces for teaching art to children. More information about Tyanna, including a link to her artwork, can be found at www.TalkingAboutKids.com.

Magenta Expression is a performance and life coaching program founded by long-time friends and musical colleagues, Rachel Rodriguez & Jannelle Means. Rachel brings the knowledge that comes with over 30 years of performing and more than a decade of balancing her family and music career. Jannelle has 20 plus years of experience in higher education, counseling, coaching, and vocal performance, and she is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Creative Studies. They want to share their combined experiences, knowledge, and resources to support creatives on their professional and personal journeys. For more information email magentaexpression@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram @magentaexpression @jannellesingsandloves & @rachelrodriguez777. Follow us on instagram @ivegotasongforthat and @laurenandersonmusic.* *All music on this episode is either in public domain or written, recorded and is owned by Lauren Anderson, including master copies, publishing and copyrights. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ivegotasongforthat/support

George Khalife, is an American celebrity jeweler and jewelry designer. Khalife has designed, manufactured and distributed his own line of fine jewelry, and he has worked with internationally recognized celebrities and socialites. His designs have been featured in Vogue, People, US magazine and many other major publications. He is widely known as George The Jeweler. The Khalife family had been in the jewelry business for generations. Originating in Beirut, Lebanon, and brought to Detroit, Michigan in 1976, George's father wanted to continue the family jewelry business. He exposed both his daughter, Karina, and his son, George, to the jewelry trade from the start. Karina immediately fell in love and is now the “go-to” jeweler for engagement rings in the state. George, on the other hand, took his time learning the ins and outs of the jewelry business. His mother, Cheryl, recognizing his vast creative mind and talent for the arts, pushed him to pursue these gifts at a young age. She enrolled him at Cranbrook Kingswood School, where his passion flourished until completing his high school career. Continuing his love of the fine arts at College for Creative Studies and working beside his father at his jewelry store, Gold Corp Inc. Gold Corp is the largest wholesale jewelry store in the state, and this set him on the path of jewelry, design and style, a path he is now soaring with flying colors. Currently, George sits as Junior Vice President at Gold Corp Inc., has created, manufactured, and distributed his own line of fine jewelry all over the country, and works with internationally recognized celebrities and socialites. He is widely known as “George The Jeweler” to his celebrity clientele. Working with a wide variety of famous faces, including: Christina Milian, Ashley Graham, Gigi Hadid, Khloe Kardashian, Becky G, Haife Wehbe, Jenna Dewan,Sarah Hyland, Karrueche Tran, Aaron Carter, Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Giuliana Rancic, Symon, Jeannie Mai, Jamie Chung, Teyana Taylor, Corinne Olympios, and so many more. #Jewelry #Celebrity #WhoKnewInTheMoment?

Panelists Include:   Mike Degg - Animation Director Mike Degg is the CGI Animation Director at Marks Detroit, formerly Armstrong White Inc. He has 16 Years Experience in the CGI  industry.  Mike graduated from College of Creative Studies in Detroit with a BA of fine arts, with a focus in animation. He has been in several film festivals and won various awards for his animation projects.  Mike loves the challenge of exploring and creating animations with a unique twist and style.   John Gruener - NASA Scientist John Gruener is a Space Scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He is the project scientist for a robotic mission going to the moon in 2023, and also works on developing simulated Moon soil for use in testing NASA technologies, and planning future human missions to the Moon.   Leah Hetzel - Pilot Airline Pilot at Delta Air Lines.   Elena Victoria - Clothing Designer Elena Victoria is a young fashion designer from Chicago who is using her love for fashion and design to positively impact the lives of so many. Since 2010, Elena has hosted seasonal camps for students of all ages who share the same passion for sewing and fashion design. After completing her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design & Technology at Purdue University, Elena worked as a designer for Abercrombie Kids. From there, she left the company to chase after her dream of designing for her private label and teaching youth how to sew. Five years later, students all over the Metro Detroit and Chicago area are participating in her fun-filled sewing and design classes, leaving with a new sense of accomplishment and joy. The private label, Elena Victoria, is a specialty custom dress business that helps women of any age look good and feel great in a gown specifically made for them.   Leslie — Truck Driver Leslie loves to drive so getting paid to drive a truck for a job has been the perfect fit for her. Driving for eight years now, Leslie has been all over the country and met so many different people on her travels.   Marquice Williams - NFL Coach Marquice Williams is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.

This week host Derek E. Silva joins Travis Cannell, Head of Product & Marketing at Orchid. A great conversation on how Travis first met Co-founder Jay Freeman at the College of Creative Studies in Santa Barbara, why Orchid's VPN is different from other privacy tools, and his predictions on the future of the Internet.

My guest Veronica Barrera is a fellow podcaster and Native American and Spanish voice actor who originally hails from Saginaw, Michigan and now calls Los Angeles, CA her home.   She graduated from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI, with a degree in Industrial Design. In addition to heading her own Company, she has worked with numerous brands such as TRW Automotive,designed custom jewelry for Chrome Hearts, worked on consumer goods, toys, lighting and a gorgeous bar stool design for Vela Bar, among others.  Veronica has also tutored and held faculty positions at both the College of Creative Studies and Otis College of Art & design.  In addition to her design work, Veronica has worked in voiceover for the past eight years voicing projects for Toy Commercials, kids e-learning, animation, audio books and anime. For three years she worked at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles where she observed numerous productions that helped her to hone her craft.  Veronica's hidden talent is having memorized some of her favorite raps from the ever-popular musical ‘Hamiliton'. In Spring of 2019, she launched her podcast ‘Voice acting with Veronica Barrera' where she interviews voice actors, casting directors, engineers, singers, demo producers, writers and the who's who within the field of voiceover. I asked Veronica to take time out of her schedule talking to others about their stories for her to talk to me about hers! If you'd like to contact Veronica regarding her voice work, industrial design skills or her podcast, you may do so via the following: Business email: veronica@veronicabarrera.com www.veronicabarrera.com and vbarrera.libsyn.com  Twitter: @vbarrera_vo IG: @vlbarrera and @voiceactingwithvb Linkedin: Veronica Barrera VAWVB Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/631972061329300 If you'd like to contact Cheryl Holling you may do so via her website: www.cherylholling.com Or email her at: 19stories@soundstchelstudios.com Remember to like, review and share.  It's greatly aprreciated ; - )

Episode 26: Show Notes.Today's guest is the multi-passionate, multi-talented, Robbie Trevino. Despite what many people from his hometown believe about the art industry, Robbie makes a living as a conceptual artist and illustrator. He works in a wide range of fields, and is always open to whatever new opportunities present themselves to him; right now he's working on designs for a skateboard deck, shoes, and a car wrap! He has also immersed himself in the world of NFT's (after a lot of initial skepticism towards the idea), which has opened up so many doors for him. In today's episode, Robbie shares his journey from sci-fi obsessed school boy in a town full of factory workers and sports fanatics, to the interesting experiences he had as a blue collar worker in numerous industries, to the successful artist he is today, and what he plans on doing if his career takes a turn for the worse. Cars and food are also a major feature covered in this conversation, and Robbie has some advice to share which may sound simple, but is probably one of the most profound and inspiring things you'll ever hear!  Key Points From This Episode:•   An introduction to today's guest, conceptual artist and illustrator Robbie Trevino. •   The two hardware wallets that Robbie has, and why he has two.•   Robbie's first thoughts about NFTs, and the collection drop that made him change his mind.•   How society's relationship with art and design has evolved over time.•   The wide range of quality of NFT artworks, and the wide range of opinions on the concept as a whole.•   Robbie shares what his childhood years were like, and where he found his escape.•   The transition that Robbie made after his first year at the College for Creative Studies.•   An overview of what Robbie's career has consisted of to date.•   How getting into the world of NFTs has benefited Robbie.•   Why Robbie doesn't put himself into any particular artistic box.•   Experiences that Robbie had and lessons he learned at the jobs he held prior to becoming a professional artist.•   The animal Robbie would choose to be if he could, and why.•   Another passion area of Robbie's, and his plan B if his art career doesn't work out!•   Types of cars that Robbie loves.•   Valuable advice from Robbie about making decisions about your career as an artist.•   Why trends should be approached with caution.•   I share a bit about my art investing strategy, and a piece that I would love to have in my collection.•   Robbie's memorable culinary experience at Papi's Steakhouse, and why you should never skimp on food. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Robbie Trevino on TwitterRobbie Trevino on InstagramRobbie Trevino on SuperRareNuminousNorCal and Shill on Twitter

Welcome to Ska Boom Interviews, which is the audio companion to my book Ska Boom: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History now available from DiWulf Publishing and Amazon.  The goal of this podcast is talk about ska and reggae with an emphasis on American ska and reggae history and the bands, musicians and people who have helped to create and influence a uniquely American version of ska and reggae that spans from the late 70s until today. In this episode, I'm speaking with Grammy nominated reggae legend Pato Banton.Born Patrick Murray in London, Pato was left for dead at the age of five, an orphan at six, a doorman and “lookout” for illegal late-night parties by eight, a DJ on a Jamaican sound system by twelve, and dropped out of school for good by thirteen.He was winning rap battles by age fifteen, became the father of three children at seventeen, and was incarcerated for the first time at the age of eighteen. By nineteen he was touring with UB40, and by twenty was at the top of the music charts in the UK. He spent his twenties and thirties recording album after album and touring around the world tirelessly, culminating in a Grammy nomination. By forty, the middle-school dropout became the Head of The Music Department at one college and Assistant Director of Creative Studies at another, even creating his own school and music program for disadvantaged youth in Birmingham. By fifty, Pato was homeless (by choice), living in an RV in a parking lot in Los Angeles. Now sixty, Pato lives simply but comfortably with his wife and still continues to tour the US and the rest of the world extensively and has become a minister. Throughout it all, he's never stopped being a father to his eleven children, never stopped touring, and never stopped spreading his message of positivity and love.Ska Boom is hosted/produced by Marc Wasserman and co-produced/engineered by Rob George.Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the “Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.

“Learn about Chris MacInnes Interesting life journey and business devotion that brought her back to Michigan!”Join Chris MacInnes, President Crystal Enterprises Inc, and host Ed Clemente, for a four seasons conversation on doing business with evolving challenges, with emphasis on the quality of life and the future. Chris is passionate about discussing the relations her business has with nature, design, and the family recreational experience for all ages! She has lived all around the U.S., east and west coasts, but she and her husband chose to live in Benzie County. Also, hear about the unique connection to the College for Creative Studies and the Legacy Art Park! You can also read the transcript from our conversation.  

Learn about the institution's core mission, not only the aspirations for their students, but it's fabled history in the automotive and design world.Join Olga Stella, Executive Director, Design Core Detroit & VP of Strategy and Communications for the College of Creative Studies and host Ed Clemente, for a creative discussion on design, form & function, art, business, international footprint, and a rich learning history! The college educates visual artists and designers, knowledgeable in varied fields, who will be leaders in creative professions that shape society and advance economic growth. CCS alumni are entrepreneurs, they are working artists, Fortune 500 companies hire them, and the impact CCS alumni are making in the art/design world. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.