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After three months, we had a lot to catch up on including Michelle's trip to London, Steve's favorite podcast of the summer, and the weird things our grandparents kept in their basements. Oh, and also, Steve may have killed Jimmy Buffet.
The Netflix original film They Cloned Tyrone came out swinging, delivering a unique Black story that combined sci-fi, comedy, and impressive cast chemistry. Dear Culture welcomes the film's director and co-writer, Juel Taylor, and producers, Mark Wright and Stephen "Dr" Love to discuss the behind-the-scenes movie magic that included Jamie Foxx and the struggles to release a film during a tense Hollywood strike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone needs more creative, but building it at scale is hard and expensive. Can generative AI do the job for you? In this Growth Masterminds, we chat with Winclap general manager Avi Ben-Zvi about building mobile user acquisition ad creatives via generative AI. We discuss: - what tools he's using - how he's using them - what he's building: video/stills/audio - the big shift he's seeing in creative right now - and the results generative AI is ... well ... generating
The District Creatives Radio Show is a 30-minute program featuring interviews highlighting the work of millennials/young adult creatives in the city. The focus of the content is arts, entertainment, and the creative economy. “The District Creatives Radio Show” provides a platform for creatives to share the work and content they provide in this city and for the city. Hosted by District creative, Savvy Cherise, the show will create a dialogue around the joys and pains of pursuing your passion, resources for District creatives, and balancing your passion project with your paycheck. These discussions will not only highlight current creatives but also guide the next wave of creatives in the District of Columbia.
The District Creatives Radio Show is a 30-minute program featuring interviews highlighting the work of millennials/young adult creatives in the city. The focus of the content is arts, entertainment, and the creative economy. “The District Creatives Radio Show” provides a platform for creatives to share the work and content they provide in this city and for the city. Hosted by District creative, Savvy Cherise, the show will create a dialogue around the joys and pains of pursuing your passion, resources for District creatives, and balancing your passion project with your paycheck. These discussions will not only highlight current creatives but also guide the next wave of creatives in the District of Columbia.
Join Sarah for her new weekly series, a two-card reading for creatives for the week ahead (this week it's three-cards). Sarah uses the Morgan-Greer Tarot Deck this week. Get alerted by subscribing to Sarah's substack where she will post the link to the podcast as well as her youtube channel in her subscriber chat. Instagram: @sarah_thibault @thesidewoo Youtube: @sarah_thibault Art Date Substack: artdate.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thesidewoo/message
As London Fashion Week kicks off, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed sits down with four London-based creative talents to explore how the city's rich creative scene stems from its unique cultural diversity and the sense of community and collaboration this provides.Background: With over 300 languages spoken within its city limits — more than any other metropolis — London has cemented its place among the world's most global cities. This has boosted its reputation not only as a creative hub, but also as a source of inspiration for creatives around the world working in sectors from fashion and media to music and art.“London has a rich Diasporic culture, and it's where… you have the opportunity to build a community around you,” says fashion designer Jawara Alleyne. “London, being such a vast city, gives that space [for] these multiple different cultures that are existing on top of each other and inspiring each other and feeding off of each other.”This week on The BoF Podcast, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed chats with four exciting Londoners shaping the city's creative scene.Alleyne joins conceptual artist Amber Pinkerton, musician Bradley Miller and Dazed editorial director Kacion Mayers to discuss their experiences of living, working and creating in London and to hear their advice for other creatives looking for their big break. Key Insights:London's history of thriving subcultures has helped create an inclusive community spirit, says Alleyne, where “the people around you actually have a shared experience that you can amplify. You're no longer just speaking for yourself, you're speaking for all of the other groups of people who feel the same way that you feel.”Creatives starting out in London should channel their inner courage, says Pinkerton. “Don't be afraid to approach people or bother them… not being afraid to ask for advice, not being afraid to also get… feedback or criticism about things,” she says. Boldness alone isn't enough, Mayers believes. “You need to really find your community, hone in on that and just work with each other and build on each other and create with each other and stay true to what you want to communicate and what you want to create,” he says. Mayers added that his own London community is a frequent reference in his work. “I always want to reflect back to the community. I always want people to open Dazed and… see things that they can recognise and see things that's aspirational… And I think that's key to a lot of people's success, just being able to reflect a reality,” he says. Miller believes the industries that hindered creatives of colour in the past need to change if they want to remain relevant. “These systems and infrastructures… have to adapt to what we're [industry creatives of colour] doing because this is what's happening right now. For them to be relevant or seem to be functioning, they have to [provide] support in these things that are happening in their city,” says Miller. Additional Resources:Meet the Creative Agency Behind Those Viral Dazed Covers: New School, a agency out of London reps a fast-rising group of tight-knit creatives, including members of the teams behind last fall's Dazed covers featuring Rihanna and Harry Styles, campaigns for Apple and Klarna, and a show for Thebe Magugu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jen Tough, founder of Jen Tough Gallery & Air Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Here's what we discuss:1. What inspired Jen to open a gallery and residency program for artists.2. The importance of investing in your art career, advocating for your work, and cultivating genuine connections with curators and collectors.3. Why it's essential to take your art career into your own hands, and specific strategies for making strides in today's art world.About Jen Tough:Jen Tough is a creative with a passion for building businesses centered around art and artists. She has both a studio and commercial art background with a BFA in fine arts. Most of Tough's professional life was spent in Los Angeles as an art director. She was the former art director for Warner Bros Records, Urban Outfitters (corporate), Hollywood Records (Disney) and several ‘90s magazines. Her freelance clients included Capitol Records, Drew Carey and Nike.Tough founded Jen Tough Gallery in the Bay Area in February 2017, and then had the misfortune of trying to open in Santa Fe the first weekend of Covid shutdowns. Her business was declared “non-essential”, so she pivoted to online, and created an online artist community called the Artist Alliance. Tough's latest project is AIR (Artists in Residence) Studios in Santa Fe offering self-directed residencies, awarded residencies, workshops & mini-solos.Instagram: @jentoughgalleryWebsite: jentough.comVisit our website: visionaryartcollective.comFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletter
S4EP9. This episode features artists Mohamud Mumin (http://hundredmp.com) and Khadija Charif (https://khadijacharif.pixieset.com) of Soomaal House, a Somali gallery & artists collective in Minneapolis, MN. We discuss their art, positionally and Somali cultural art forms. This is pt.1 of a two part conversation with the artists. Check out their work and Soomaal House generally.
Kiwi-Samoan rapper Poetik has opened a new retail and creative space in West Auckland that he hopes will become an oasis for indigenous artists. He speaks to Jesse about his plans.
Finding Fun in Life: "This is an important message of making fun a habit of looking for those places in our lives, discovering and rediscovering those places in our lives where we can have fun again, where things don't have to be so heavy."— Mike Brennan In episode 207. Embracing Your Inner Author: Making Book Writing Feasible for Creatives, I take you behind the scenes of my book-writing process. From brainstorming chapters to designing the book cover, I'll share my journey of turning an idea into a tangible product. Whether you're considering writing a book or pursuing any creative project, I hope my insights and experiences can inspire you to take action and make your ideas a reality. Join me as we explore the exciting journey of creativity, fun, and productivity! Order your copy of my new book, Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again at www.MakeFunaHabit.com Join the free Facebook community, "Daily Creative Habit," where you can connect with like-minded individuals and cultivate your creative journey. Make sure to subscribe to the "Daily Creative Habit" newsletter, delivered to your inbox, for inspiration and practical tips. And don't forget to grab your copy of the "Daily Creative Habit" guided creative journal, designed to ignite your imagination and help you develop a consistent creative practice. www.DailyCreativeHabit.com
This episode is brought to you by ELVT Breath Control, Legion Athletics, and Strong Coffee Company. Ever wondered how addiction can paradoxically coexist with high performance? Enter Mike Diamond, an inspiring recovering addict, is here to unearth the realities of addiction and the illusion of control it creates, even amidst an extraordinary performance. Mike's story is a true testament to the deceptive nature of addiction and the power of choice to take control of your life. Mike dives into themes of personal growth, self-discovery, and the significance of embracing the present. Even touching upon spiritual and philosophical tools like Buddhism and stoicism to find balance, and the impact of physical activities like deep stretching and yoga to channel the energy of trauma into healthier outlets. We also explore the transformative power of empowering others, releasing expectations, and the profound influence of small, meaningful conversations. This episode is not merely about the dark side of life - it's more about the redemption, the reclamation, and the transformation. With the insights from this episode, you will be better equipped to understand, empathize, and perhaps help someone who's battling their demons, or perhaps, fight your own. Follow Mike @themike_diamond Follow Chase @chase_chewning ---- In this episode, you will learn... Addiction can often be disguised behind high performance, leading to a dangerous illusion of control. Individuals struggling with addiction can often still perform at high levels, making it difficult to recognize. The importance of self-discovery and healing in overcoming addiction cannot be overstated. This process often involves facing uncomfortable past experiences and finding healthier ways to channel energy and cope with trauma. The power of small, meaningful interactions and acts of kindness can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of others. Creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs can be particularly prone to addiction. Understanding this can help in identifying potential issues and finding balance in life. Confronting addiction and changing behaviors requires an understanding of your own habits and the ability to distinguish between needs and wants. ----- Episode resources: Save 20% breath control strips with code CHASE at https://www.ELVTBreath.com Save 20% on Whey+ lactose free protein with code EVERFORWARD at https://www.LegionAthletics.com Save 15% on the instant organic coffee and lattes with code CHASE at https://www.StrongCoffeeCompany.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube Get Mike's book A DOSE of Positivity
Broadcaster, DJ and writer Zakia Sewell walks with us in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Zakia reflects on how memory and legacy influence our way of seeing, and how our contemporary eyes judge the face of history. We ask, to what extent is a portrait a mirror? We view a photographic portrait of Sarah Forbes Bonetta (1843-80)Room 23, Floor 2. Historian and essayist; Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery, Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) and explorer once a Governor of Jamaica, Edward John Eyre (1815-1901). Room 23, Floor 2. Subscribe to Shade Podcast to listen to future episodes of Wandering featuring our guests Nabihah Iqbal, Kayo Chingonyi and Harold Offeh as they discover artworks in the Sir John Soane's Museum, Graves Gallery and Dulwich Picture Gallery.Wandering is brought to you by Shade Podcast and Axel Kacoutié.Sponsored by Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture app. The free app offers access to more than 250 cultural organizations through a single download, with new guides being added every week. To explore the National Portrait Gallery guide, and many more, download the app today from the App Store or Google Play. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/shadepodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I am just around the corner. Be there soon. An hour later you ask: Which corner? And what does soon mean? Time is all you have and leaving its definition to negotiation, or worse, to the decisions of others is self-inflicted pain you can no longer endure. Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Have your own opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Sean or record a voice message directly through his show's site! Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2023.
In this episode of Her Messy Bun Podcast, the focus is on finding the right balance between taking action and perfectionism. Perfectionism can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and burnout, and can hinder creativity and innovation. The episode offers actionable steps to overcome perfectionist tendencies, such as setting realistic deadlines, embracing imperfect action, and celebrating small achievements. The key takeaway is that progress is more important than perfection, and mistakes and failures are a natural part of the creative process. ---------------------------------------- This is your reminder to subscribe! And to let you know about our New Podcast Shoutouts segment. Get your small business, creative brand or personal brand in front of thousands of new faces every week! Head to hermessybun.com/shoutout to get on the waitlist and in less than 3 minutes you can change your life! ---------------------------------------- I wanted to let you know that my live burnout to breakthrough workshop is back and officially open! Last time I helped creatives go from no strategy or overcomplicating their process to having simple strategies that allow your ideas to stay big! I help you find the path of least resistance, so your creativity can stay untamed! And create realistic routines so you actually have the energy show up and what you want! Now instead of doing busy work and overworking themselves, they're spending more time see results and enjoying their lives. Head to hermessybun.com/burnouttobreakthrough ---------------------------------------- Business musts haves: FloDesk: Easy and Beautiful Email Marketing for Creatives by Creatives Save 50% off your first year with code HERMESSYBUN Repurpose: Easily and Automatically post content from one platform to them all! Try it FREE! ---------------------------------------- Use coupon code: PODCAST for 20% off digital templates and courses http://www.hermessybun.com/templates ---------------------------------------- Click Here for all my quick links. Go from Her Messy Bun to Consciously Creative when you join the club! Try it free! Let's be friends: TikTok: @her.messy.bun IG: @hermessybun YouTube: Danielle Lawrence --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hermessybun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hermessybun/support
In this follow-up episode, Brooke returns as the most downloaded guest to discuss programmatic DOOH. The conversation focuses on the disconnect between OOH specialist agencies, programmatic buying teams, and media companies in navigating the fast-paced world of programmatic. We talk about trends and media integration, how unified education is arguably more important than unified impression counting, and how the power of real-time broadcast could be the key to unlocking more growth for offline media, at large.See the AT&T commercial mentioned here: https://youtu.be/BKjzp3En67QBe sure to check out the new look and app of doohx.io here: https://www.doohx.io/And you can email brooke@doohx.io to get in touch directly.Key Moments00:04:28 Programmatic DOOH as a growth lever for brands and publishers.00:07:33 How OOH is evolving into a content platform.00:10:31 The Power of RTB - Real-Time Broadcast > Bidding 00:12:06 How To Measure OOH Advertising00:16:08 Celebrating the Creatives. 00:20:59 Global education platform launching app 9/12Learn more about the guest here : https://www.theoohinsider.com/guests/brooke-ermogenis/Do you have napkin sketches and big ideas that you want to bring to life for a brand? If so, you should head over to tryadscout.com Expedite procurement with verified & responsive companies who turn napkin sketches into reality. TryAdScout.com Is Simplified Discovery For Marketing In The Real World.
In a society that celebrates and elevates specialization and single-minded dedication, multi-passionate creatives can feel out of place, but in reality, they stand out. Their unique blend of talents and interests makes them some of the most creative and innovative people and potentially the busiest.Unfortunately, traditional productivity approaches tend to be singular and linear, which isn't a good fit for us. How, then, can multi-passionates honor their passions, achieve their goals, and avoid burnout when the approaches offered don't apply to them? This week, episode 174 of the Positively Living Podcast explains why multi-passionate creatives need a unique productivity strategy! I discuss:Why multi-passionate creatives need a unique productivity strategy.The struggles that multi-passionates face today.Why traditional productivity strategies don't work for them.My 5-part system to help creatives find harmony and productivity.When you're a multi-passionate, you possess a wealth of creativity and innovation. I know it can get you in trouble sometimes, but it's also a set of superpowers you can lean into as you adopt a unique productivity strategy meant just for you. Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you're a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you'll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It's packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to http://www.positivelyproductive.com/podcastvault where the promo code PODCAST will give you a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Favorites Page.)Ep 122: Benefits of Being a Jack of All Trades with Mike MontagueEp 1: The #1 Tool to Achieve ProductivityEp 163: The Big 5 Personality Traits: What They Mean for Your ProductivityEp 73: [Strategy Call] Regain Momentum and Stay Productive with Stacy KesslerEp 124: [Strategy Call] Using School Themes to Time Block with Lauren YeeEp 125: [Strategy Call] Follow Up to School Style Time Blocking with Lauren YeeDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny
In a very special interview, Colby and I had the complete joy and honor of talking with Cidny Bullens, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, who is known for being a backup vocalist for Elton John, singing lead vocals on the Grease soundtrack, and has nine critically-acclaimed solo albums. Cid humbly shares how the deep grief of child loss transformed his life, in more ways than one—including influencing his decision to publicly come out as a transgender man, and the creation of an album in his daughter's memory, that he says, is now his legacy. You won't want to miss this conversation, or his amazing podcast performance of our theme song, As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings). We were interviewed by WGME Fox Maine News reporter Adrienne Stein about our podcast “Holding the Light.” Watch for the airing soon!Cid's new memoir: TransElectric, My Life as a Cosmic Rockstar is available for purchase on Amazon and at local bookstores.Visit the Cidney Bullens Website: cidnybullens.com for upcoming book readings and performances!Cidny's Podcast: Cracking the Sky. A Conversation with Creatives is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Holding the Light is an original, monthly podcast created and hosted by Monica and Colby Charette, and produced by Julia Vigue and Sophia Speeckaert. EMAIL US (shineoncass@gmail.com) with questions, comments, or a request to join us as a guest. We also welcome you to visit us at ShineOnCass (www.shineoncass.org) where our family continues to Shine the Light of Cassidy.Our podcast's theme music is As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) written and sung by Cindy Bullens, from the album Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth produced by Blue Lobster Records (1999). Available on CD or download at www.cidnybullens.com. Mention Holding the Light Podcast and receive a signed copy.
"I belive you are an artist on a mission. As such, I made this episode with all my love for you" Sergio Gomez
S2. E1 Welcome to Season 2 of the New Visionary Podcast! In this special episode, Victoria shares powerful mindset shifts for unlocking your unlimited potential as an artist.Stay tuned for many amazing episodes to come this season!To learn more about working with Victoria to grow your art career, visit https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/3-month-mentorship-programTake 2-3 minutes to complete our application form and Victoria will be in touch with you. Please know that spots are limited and book up quickly!Join our newsletter:visionaryartcollective.com/newsletterFollow us on Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag
In this episode, we have Claire Smith, a photographer, photography educator, and business owner who shares her journey from starting a kid's clothing line to discovering her passion for photography. Claire discusses:How to embrace Impostor Syndrome, view it as a sign of progress, and use it to fuel personal growth. The importance of mindset and self-worth when pricing your services as a creative entrepreneur. Her belief in being paid for the value and skill she brings to the table. The role of creativity in maintaining a sense of calm and how being in the flow state during photo shoots brings her joy and fulfillment. The importance of self-care, including daily walks, networking with other creatives, and investing in personal development. Tune in to gain insights and inspiration from Claire's entrepreneurial journey and her advice for creative business owners.Website: www.photosbyclaireperth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyclaireperth/ Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurasmaurerSign up for my weekly newsletter where I share the tips and strategies I use to support my clients with their marketing and mindset as they create and build their thriving service-based businesses: https://laura-maurer.ck.page/4c6ad72ac5 Website: lauramaurer.com
The Financial Pastor has arrived on the HOLLYWOOD CHANGEMAKERS PODCAST! Kelvin is sharing testimonies of financial breakthrough for God's people in creative ventures. Follow Kelvin @kelvindickerson on Instagram and his YouTube at @TheMrDickerson Hollywood Changemakers is the Official Podcast of the Hollywood Prayer Network. More episodes available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more information about HPN, visit our website. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @hollywoodprayernetwork Follow the Podcast on Instagram @hollywoodchangemakers PRODUCERS: Scotty Mearig and Lauren Duncan EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Karen Covell and Kelry Kirschenmann AUDIO: Scotty Mearig EDITING: Lauren Duncan THEME MUSIC: Jim Covell Today's episode was filmed in Hollywood, California. HOLLYWOOD CHANGEMAKERS IS WHERE WE HEAR THE STORIES OF CREATIVES AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AS THEY LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH IN THE WORLD OF FILM, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND ALL ENTERTAINMENT. THIS PODCAST IS FOR VISIONARIES WHO BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF PRAYER AND WANT TO SEE CHANGE IN OUR CULTURE.
The District Creatives Radio Show is a 30-minute program featuring interviews highlighting the work of millennials/young adult creatives in the city. The focus of the content is arts, entertainment, and the creative economy. “The District Creatives Radio Show” provides a platform for creatives to share the work and content they provide in this city and for the city. Hosted by District creative, Savvy Cherise, the show will create a dialogue around the joys and pains of pursuing your passion, resources for District creatives, and balancing your passion project with your paycheck. These discussions will not only highlight current creatives but also guide the next wave of creatives in the District of Columbia.
Ever wondered how a community of creatives can change a city's narrative? Unearthed from the core of San Antonio, we present Ja' el Thompson, the dynamic founder of The Down Market and CEO of Symbio Hush Creative Firm. He found a niche and filled it, promoting the city's vibrant creative community through the power of media. Get ready to dive into his inspiring entrepreneurial journey, the challenges He faced, and the strategies that brought her success.Ja' el's unique approach to balancing the creative haven of The Down Market with the corporate needs of Symbio Hush is a masterclass in entrepreneurship. Explore the intriguing intersection of media, podcasting, and community building as he shares his strategies for leveraging social capital to make meaningful connections through events like the Creative Futures Brunch. Support the show
Jamie Cho is a marketing lead at Wildr, working to make social media a more positive space. Her background is focused on consumer social & our conversation was focused around empowering creatives in the creator economy. Follow Jamie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoonseojamiecho/ Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/itsjamiecho #theintersectionpodcast #nostopmatt #theintersection --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogoodpodcast/support
Shaped by Faith Radio Guest this Week…Shawn Tomes Shawn Tomes is Kentucky Wesleyan College Campus Ministries Vice President of Missions and Culture. Shawn, along with others in our community is coordinating an event called, “Calling the Creatives.” This event will help promote the arts in a way that acknowledges and encourages the gifts and talents God has given each person to share with others. Kentucky Wesleyan College will host, “Calling the Creatives,” a campus and community event from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, September 9th on the KWC Quad. This event is FREE and is open to everyone of all ages! Keep reading...
An award winning New York-based jazz artist has been giving masterclasses to emerging creatives at Adelaide University. For Jazzmeia Horn, it's not all about the techniques, but singing as a vehicle for people to be true to themselves.
Idaho has inspired some of history's greatest writers. And an upcoming writing retreat in Central Idaho's Dark Skies Reserve, featuring stargazing, hiking, fishing and face-time with bestselling authors, is bound to influence a new generation of creativity.
Ralph and Kasim delve deep into the contrasts of traveling in Europe versus the US, the evolving landscape of Google's AI ambitions, and the intricacies of modern education. As they touch upon data privacy concerns and the future of personalized ads, listeners are offered a unique blend of personal anecdotes and expert insights. From discussing the allure of the European countryside to the challenges of e-commerce platforms, this episode promises a comprehensive exploration of contemporary topics that resonate in today's digital age.Chapters:00:00:00 European Travels: Contrasts Between Serbia, Bulgaria, & Austria00:05:12 The Montessori Impact on Entrepreneurial Success00:11:50 SMS & Retargeting: Elevating the E-commerce User Journey00:17:33 Google's Performance Max: Implications on Ad Spend & Customer Acquisition00:20:22 Dissecting Customer Acquisition: Unpacking Performance Max's Role00:23:58 Keeping Pace with Google Ads' Ever-changing Landscape00:27:51 Tech Giants Face-Off: Google vs. Meta on Innovation Fronts00:29:27 E-commerce Evolution: Bridging Brands with Modern Tech00:35:11 Data-Driven Marketing: Gauging Performance Max's Reach & Restrictions00:41:58 Broadening Horizons: Strategies for Diverse Customer Acquisition00:43:46 Perfecting Conversions: Fine-tuning Creatives & Tracking MechanismsLINKS AND RESOURCES:SakariTemuAbout the new customer acquisition goalMastering CMO Math: Unlock Accurate Measurement of Your Google Ads Success | Live Power HourEp. 512: The Next Era of Growth: How to Achieve Full Funnel ExcellenceTier 11 JobsPerpetual Traffic on YouTubeTiereleven.comSolutions 8 Perpetual Traffic SurveyPerpetual Traffic WebsiteFollow Perpetual Traffic on TwitterConnect with Kasim on Twitter and Connect with Ralph on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Perpetual Traffic? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode:Tier 11 CaAMP Schedule a CallContent At...
In this episode, HR Director Kristen Foley provides a deep dive into her experiences within the entertainment industry. She emphasizes the vital role of bridging the gap between creativity and administration, stressing the significance of prioritizing employee experience. Kristen delves into effective strategies for nurturing creativity and well-being in the workplace, including mentorship and holistic wellness initiatives, and she highlights the importance of leading by example.Kristen Foley is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a rich background in fostering healthy workplace cultures. With roles spanning from Human Resources Director at GrandSon Creative and Kate Somerville Skincare to her current positions as a Human Resources Consultant for the Wellness Industry, Kristen's 20 years of experience, combined with her passion for wellness, empower her to guide startups in building strong organizational foundations. Here are a few of the topics we'll discuss on this episode of People Analytics: Working with creatives who love what they do brings a unique dynamic to HR in the entertainment industry. Creatives think more abstractly, which requires a different approach when it comes to HR processes and communication. Balancing structure and creativity is key to supporting creative professionals without stifling their imagination. Find ways to add value and satisfaction to your current role without necessarily seeking a promotion. Listen and let individuals find their own solutions. Minimize tensions in difficult conversations by removing the fear factor. Show compassion and kindness when delivering difficult information. Resources: GrandSon Creative StaffGeek Connect with Kristen Foley:LinkedInConnect with our host, Lindsay Patton: LinkedIn Email Quotables: 13:25 - “Just looking back over the years, I mean, I think there's so many ways that you can add value and satisfaction to someone's role if you don't necessarily have a promotion, you know, or a role to promote them into, there's mentorship and there's, you know, we have, we had graduate business analyst training programs and we have internships, and we have, you know, different programs with universities throughout the years in my, in the companies that I've worked with. And I think that when someone gets the opportunity to share what they do, it reignites that passion in a way.” 22:19 - “Every day, if there's something that you can do to one degree of progress, that time is going to go by so fast anyway. You might as well do something small, then do nothing at all, because it's too overwhelming to say, I'm gonna completely overhaul my life tomorrow on Monday. These are all the things I wasn't doing before. It's so much more impactful and sustainable to just do something small each day and then build on that and have that compound effect.” 05:27 - “The way I think about it is, you know, structure versus non-structure. I used to work with, and I still do work with quite a bit of artists, but in a journalistic capacity, you know, I had to enforce deadlines quite a bit. And I think I realized it was because, you know, artists, you know, and I consider myself a creative as well, we kind of live in a world without structure or limits or boxes. So it's, you know, I think there has to be that extra step, like you said, the handholding of reinforcing deadlines and, you know, reminders and things like that.” 12:48 - “It reminded me of what you said about how artists, they're more open to, you know, the experiences that are, you know, a little bit more horizontal as opposed to, I believe the financial sector was more about climbing the ladder as, you know, a people person. 22:52 - Lindsay: “I know one thing that's important to you is leading by example. So I'm certain that, you know, leading by example is showing that these tweaks are smaller, you know, as you're progressing, like, hey, I'm at this point, but I'm still making progress. So how do you, you know, what other ways do you lead by example within the organization?”Kristen: “I would say, well, I certainly bring my wellness habits. So from a literal standpoint, like I show up with my healthy foods, I take my walks at lunch, I'll take calls, you know, while walking if possible, if it's a meeting that I don't need to be like, you know, face-to-face on Zoom or something like that. Something I just need to listen in on. So I do encourage people to do that when they can. I'll go to the gym across the street with some of my coworkers at lunch. Hey, I'm going to go walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Do you want to come? And they do, so literally leading by example in that way, like, follow me to the gym.”
It is fifty degrees one day, ninety the next. On average it is seventy degrees so no need to buy a coat or a swimsuit. You can use information to justify your complacency or you can determine what matters to you and act accordingly. Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Have your own opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Sean or record a voice message directly through his show's site! Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2023.
Creatives are almost always the culprit in poor ad performance. Copy is important, creative is more important. But… if your copy AND creatives are both aligned on your messaging, then the outcome is scalability.In this podcast, I break down our "seed, sprout, and scale" framework to help with your creatives. I'll share the types of creatives you can test, how to gather inspiration, and how to get a whole lot more out of what you already have.This episode is very visual. I highly recommend watching it on Youtube! ► Click Here For Our Advantage+ Shopping Training► Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Enjoying The Ecommerce Alley Podcast?Click here to join our free Facebook group to get additional resources & access to weekly LIVE workshops that will help grow your revenue.
Over the weekend, I got y'alls attention with a post about bookkeeping software. And I FIRED QuickBooks Online. Based on your response, I think it is time to have a discussion about the struggles of a creative addressing things in business that are outside our areas of talent and priority. I will share the things I must make myself do and how I handle it. Just because I am not inclined toward a thing does not mean I should ignore it. Featured Event: Back to the Land Festival: Backtothelandfestival.com Sponsor 1: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Sponsor 2: The Wealth Steading Podcast: InvestableWealth.com Email feedback to nicole@livingfreeintennessee.com Livestream Schedule
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In this episode of the Faith, Fire and Flow podcast, I speak with Deidre Sirianni who is an incredible human doing real work in the world. Our conversation explores Deidre's journey as an entrepreneur and how she goes beyond the traditional scope of entrepreneurship. Deidre shares her wisdom, tools, techniques, and Spirit-led downloads that will help you in your business, money, and life. Tune in for an inspiring and transformative episode.About Deidre Sirianni:Deidre is an International Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Leadership Coach who supports Visionaries, Impact Driven Entrepreneurs and Creatives master their inner world, and make a bigher impact in the world with their gifts. She is the founder of Radically Aligned Life Academy where she facilitates her body of work with her community.Quotables:"Too many people wait for tomorrow for permission.""Even if it doesn't make any sense, the rewards on the other side of that.""And a part of that is trust in God and surrendering to God because I know I'm a messenger of God and I know I'm here to be a spiritual leader and fully devote my life to that.”[00:02:17] Saying Yes to Soul Alignment.[00:04:37] Listening to your soul.[00:08:19] Making big leaps in creativity.[00:12:03] Writing my book.[00:15:00] Putting fears aside to show up.[00:19:10] Choosing to be yourself.[00:20:41] Finding where you belong.[00:24:28] Surrendering and allowing answers.[00:29:15] What I'm most proud of.[00:32:06] Trusting your inner knowing.Hi, I'm Katrina Ruth. Over the past nearly 2 decades I've been blessed to have brought through me a multiple 8-figure coaching brand online. I have a new ministry Katrina Ruth Ministries, and God has taken over the 'show' at the coaching business The Katrina Ruth Show. I write, speak, create and share whatever He leads me to each day. Always Spirit-led. I run programs and courses for faith-led entrepreneurs who desire to walk their true path of destiny in Him. And to see all that SHOULD be come to fruition in their business, wealth, relationships, stewardship of their spiritual and supernatural gifts and anointings - all of it. I am a prolific creator and have created over 300 successful courses, workshops, and the like in my nearly 20 years online … and hundreds more which I would not term as so successful. These span all sorts of topics from traditional business, to all elements of online sales and marketing, to money mindset, fitness, and most of all / my favourite … the things which just come through and remind you of how to be YOU. I learned a long time ago not to question whether it meant I am not 'doing something right' to keep creating. I was born to let things through. It is like BREATH to me to do so. Praise the Lord I get to now do it only in what is TRUE!
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Episode brought to you by Trend & Finaloop.Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! On this episode of DTC pod, Jordan & Victor join Blaine & Ramon to discuss everything about building a top tier CPG brand from the ground up.In this episode of DTC POD, Mina joins Blaine to dive into the world of Amazon and what it takes to be successful as a brand on the platform. From setting up a seller account to optimizing listings and advertising strategies, we cover everything you need to know as you launch products on Amazon's marketplace. You're not going to want to miss this one.We cover:1. Setting up and navigating Amazon's seller central account.2. Optimizing listings with SEO keywords and effective product images.3. Using customer feedback and reviews to improve products and branding.4. Understanding and navigating Amazon's complex advertising and marketing strategies.5. Managing inventory and avoiding stockouts to maintain sales performance.6. The importance of aggressive marketing and traffic generation on Amazon.7. Strategic pricing and profitability considerations for success on Amazon.Timestamps:02:06 Mina's founding of Trivium, an Amazon advertising agency; 142 brands.07:37 Strategies for success on Amazon; assessing product fit, competition.18:14 Analyzing keywords, studying competitors, creating unique products for Amazon.20:41 Amazon for research and testing; leveraging reviews, pricing competition.26:09 Process of setting up a seller central account on Amazon.30:20 Importance of optimizing listings, shipping strategies, avoiding stockouts.44:22 Managing loss, improving conversion rate, increasing ad spend.48:01 Let Amazon handle customer service; focus on feedback.53:00 Amazon's marketing improvements; tailored promotions, retargeting campaigns.54:42 Updates are noteworthy, especially for sellers.Shownotes powered by Castmagic---Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more.Check out our guide to all the best brands here. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• #243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok Mina Elias- CEO of TriviumRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Castmagic
It took everything we had to STOP recording this episode because the topic of entrepreneurship, womanhood & intuitive living quite literally fuels our fire. In this ep I sat down with graphic designer, & Sunshine Souls founder Elizabeth Rose (who also happens to be my sister in case you didn't know) & our bestie Amanda Fowler who is a mama of two & the queen of wearing alllll the hats. Amanda is a mindset & wellness coach, podcast host & my favorite lifestyle page to follow. In this ep chat: How are all found our way to entrepreneurship in our early 20'sOur biggest failures, redirections & struggles while starting a business Why & how we stay aligned with our truth while also pursuing our dreamsThe impact Human Design & Astrology has had on the success of our bizSocial media's impact on our life & how we really feel about girl boss culture & so (like so) much more!If you are interested in joining the upcoming round of the ALIGN Experience you can submit your application here: LET'S ALIGNConnect with Amanda hereConnect with Elizabeth hereSUPPORT THE SHOW!If you could donate a minute of your time to subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcast or even share your favorite episodes to your stories (make sure to tag me so we can connect!) I would be so grateful.Stay connected with me & all things RWW here.Love to love you!Xx
Get notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/457268-phil-vischer-part-1-pastors-creatives-churches.html Phil Vischer joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share his experience in Christian media and his thoughts on how pastors can advise the creatives in their congregations. Are you using AI yet? Yvonne Carlson recently joined us to offer practical ways that church leaders can use AI to support their ministries. Check out our conversation with her here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/456902-yvonne-carlson-use-ai-ministry.html ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 Visit ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/churchleaders/ Mentioned in the Show Holy Post"Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables" by Phil Vischer What's in the Bible? Check out Phil's websiteFollow Phil on Facebook, X (Twitter), and YouTube A.B SimpsonAmy Grant The Bible Project"The Chosen" TV series Eric MetaxasGeorge FloydHe Gets Us"His Only Son" movie “I Can Only Imagine” movie "Jesus Revolution" movie Michael W. SmithMike NawrockiRussell MooreVeggieTalesWalter Kim Phil Vischer on ChurchLeaders "Phil Vischer's 17-Minute History Lesson Is Worth Every Second of Your Time" by Megan Briggs "Phil Vischer: What Is an Evangelical, Really?" by Jessica Lea "Phil Vischer: Social Welfare Is Not to Blame for Racial Inequality" by Jessica Lea "Phil Vischer: This Is How Race Shapes the Way Christians Vote" by Jessica Lea
Hollywood screenwriters and actors have joined workers across the economy to demand better pay, better conditions, and better protections against encroaching technology. Because it's not just about Hollywood - it's about an entire country of working people who feel fed up with a dynamic where they get squeezed harder and harder to make someone else richer and richer. Writer, actor, and producer Francesca Ramsey (Broad City! The Larry Wilmore Show! Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell!) says it's about time. Technology has been a double edged sword for her. Her career in entertainment was launched on the Internet. But now she sees the ways that AI and streaming are being used by studio executives to push down wages and lock creatives out of profits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What you'll learn in this episode: How Heidi helps jewelry artists take the next step in their career and create the life they want Why Heidi's business includes multiple components, including making, teaching and running a gallery How the Earrings Galore pop-up sale got started Why Heidi takes risks and breaks the traditional gallery rules when selecting artists How a bit of financial intelligence can help artists and gallery owners have long-lasting careers About Heidi Lowe Heidi Lowe owns and operates her own gallery, Heidi Lowe Gallery, where she teaches, makes jewelry and shows her work and other artists. She received her BFA in Metals and Jewelry from Maine College of Art in Portland, Maine. A year later she went to graduate school at the State University of New York, New Paltz where she earned her MFA. Her next steps lead her to NYC where her gallery experience began as an assistant to the director at a prominent contemporary art gallery in Chelsea. After her time in New York, Lowe moved back to Delaware 2006 and opened Heidi Lowe Gallery which exhibits contemporary art jewelry. The gallery also functions as a teaching and studio space. The jewelry that she creates draws on intuition, nature and the history of metalsmithing. Her work is shown within her gallery as well as in numerous exhibitions at other galleries in the United States. Lowe also taught jewelry design as an adjunct professor at Towson University for eight years and currently teaches workshops at colleges and craft centers around the country. She is also a certified business and life coach for creative entrepreneurs and students throughout the US and Canada. Photos available on TheJewelryJourney.com Additional Links: Website: www.heidilowejewelry.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiLoweGallery/ Instagram: @Heidilowe Transcript Heidi Lowe may be the owner of a jewelry gallery, but that doesn't mean she's your average gallerist. Known for her traveling pop-up sale Earrings Galore, Heidi is passionate about introducing collectors to art jewelry and pushing artists to the next level—and she's willing to take risks to do it. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about the inspiration behind Earrings Galore; how she balances managing Heidi Lowe Gallery with making her own jewelry; and what she looks for when choosing new artists. Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week. My guest today is Heidi Lowe, founder of Heidi Lowe Gallery. If you ever thought you needed a guide to show you the ropes, either for making a piece of jewelry or helping with your own jewelry business, you've come to the right place with Heidi Lowe and her gallery. She teaches classes in jewelry making, but she's also known for her earring pop-ups and her wedding bands, which she has gained a lot of notoriety for. People know her for her wedding bands and the jewelry by other designers that her gallery carries. She consults with designers on their jewelry businesses. She has learned through the school of hard knocks what works and what doesn't. She recently moved her gallery from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware to Lewes, Delaware. Her gallery captures summer tourists and couples looking for that special wedding band. She's going to tell us about that today, including when it's the right time to open a new gallery and all the changes that entails. Heidi, welcome to the podcast. Heidi: Thank you so much for having me. Sharon: How did you decide to have a combination of selling your work and consulting? What made you decide to do that? Heidi: I had always had interns and people I mentored. I realized I could get better at that, so I did iPEC coaching, which is the Institute for Professional Coaching Excellence. From there, I was able to gain knowledge about how to mentor people more efficiently and correctly, which led to me offering it as a service. I also have a class called Abundance for Creatives, which helps artists change their mindset from starving artist to abundance. They can see how much information they have and how equipped they are to run a business because they're problem solvers. They think outside the box and have a great skillset to do something like this, but they've been always told they can't engage that part of their brain. Sharon: That's interesting. I like the word “abundance.” Is that something you learned in your coaching class? Heidi: Abundance is what we all strive for. We want abundant lives, whether that's abundance in love or abundance in creativity or abundance in financial gain. We want to have the life we want, and everybody's looks different. Being able to help people identify what that is and then move through that, that is what I love about coaching and the Abundance for Creatives class. Sharon: Do you find that you get the same the same feeling of abundance if you're helping somebody make jewelry? Heidi: Yes. Also helping somebody understand their business or understand their skillset in business. I love to see an artist succeed, and like I said, success looks different for everyone. I want them to succeed in the way they want to succeed, whether that's making one piece a year that goes in a museum, whether that's making hundreds of pieces and traveling across the country, or whether that's being in galleries all around the world. Whatever that is for them, I want that to be where they're heading. Sharon: Is that something you ask them at the outset? Heidi: Yeah, we talk about that in the beginning, “What would you like your lifestyle to be, and what is your ideal for your life?” We really home in on that so it's not society's idea of a good life; it's your idea of a good life. Sharon: From everybody I've talked to, I presume they don't normally teach this in jewelry making school. How did you learn the business aspect of jewelry making and having a gallery? Heidi: My dad was a business owner, so a few things I gathered from him. Tim McCreight of Maine College of Art was very good at giving us the basics, like keep your receipts, have a different bank account, make sure you're paying attention. I really heard that and listened to that. Then a lot was from owning a gallery and going, “O.K., what is a business? How does this work? I need to make more than I spend.” The first year I didn't do that because I gave away too many things at a discounted price. I learned that year. When I did iPEC, it was for myself. I didn't think I was going to be coaching after that. I was doing it as help for my own business. It was a way of understanding what I wanted, how to run a business, and how to come from your core values and let them shine in your business, which is why people like you. You don't need everyone to like you; you just need your people to like you. Sharon: Do you think you have learned through the school of hard knocks in jewelry making? Heidi: Yes. Of course, I've made lots of mistakes and I've learned from them, but I never consider them mistakes. I always consider it as, “Oh, that didn't work. O.K., let's move on.” I don't home in like, “Oh, I've got to wallow in this thing that didn't work.” I'm like, “Done and done. Got to get through it. Over to the next thing.” I've learned things that work and things that don't and things I needed to add. A big thing was I have a lot of parts of my business, and that's not by accident. In order to make this whole world go, I had to have multiple parts. That's what I teach, and that is a form of advertising. My teaching lets people understand why jewelry costs money and what they can get from jewelry. Within 15 minutes of every class, they go, “I'll spend more on my jewelry now,” and I'm like, “Oh, great. I've won.” They're paying for the cost and understanding jewelry better. It's great for all the parts. They either decide, “I want to take more classes,” or they decide, “I never want to do this again, but I'll buy more jewelry.” Sharon: I'm in the part that says, “I'll buy more jewelry,” as opposed to having to make it, which is great if you know how to do it. Why did you think it was necessary to have a new studio? What was wrong with the old one? Heidi: Nothing was wrong with my old one. I just outgrew it. My old studio was a cottage from the 1950s that was 500 square feet. I would pretend it was much bigger, but it was 500 square feet, and that included the studio, the office, the bathroom and the gallery. I have no idea how we did the things we did there. I had investigated rebuilding that place. We were taking steps to rebuild it, but as I was going to get permitting, I had a feeling it wasn't the right thing to do. I listened to those feelings, and then three months later, Covid hit. I had moved my space to a dead-end street in the middle of the highway, which I was planning on staying in for one year. All of a sudden, I was in the best spot ever for going through Covid. I didn't have to deal with the general public; they had to come to me at specific times. We could really limit things. It was great because that space was more studio than gallery. It was perfect for the time period. I was there for three years. About two months before I left, I had that feeling like, “I'm done here. I'm ready for the next step. I don't know where that is.” Then this space became available in Lewes, which is walking distance to my house. It's almost like a dream. During the iPEC coaching, we envision a lot of things, like if we could have everything we want, what would that look like? I closed my eyes and did the exercise, and I was like, “Where will you be in a year?” I envisioned this brick building. It was near the water; I could walk to it and it was old. I was like, “This doesn't even exist in my town.” We have industrial buildings. We don't have those sorts of things. So, I was like, “Well, that's terrible because I'm going to have to move,” but I was like, “Whatever, the universe is doing its thing. I'll just let it do its thing.” The building I'm in is brick. It has things like archways. It's from 1868. It looks over the water. It's in walking distance. It couldn't be better. I have a studio downstairs and a gallery space upstairs. I'm one block from the main street. I'm like, “Oh my, gosh, I found it!” It was in the works seven or eight years ago. I hadn't found it yet. Once I found it, I called the people. I have a lot of connections, so I'm very lucky. I knew it was becoming available, so I asked if I could have it and they said yes. Then I just waited to see what the universe was going to do, and they were like, “Yeah, it's yours. Do you want it?” and I said, “O.K., it can happen. It was ready for me, and I was ready for it. Sharon: Wow, it sounds fabulous! The industrial look and being able to walk to work and overlooking the water. Who could say that? Heidi: I feel like, “Pinch me. I can't even believe it.” It's such a great space for other people's work in the gallery, and it's a great space for my work. Then there's the fact that downstairs there's a little more space so we can do two things at one time, which was the problem at the last space. It facilitates all my needs. It was great. Sharon: Having moved twice now, what would be the biggest piece of advice if a jewelry designer was saying, “I'm thinking about moving the gallery,” or “I've been working from my house and I'm going to open a gallery”? What would you say? Heidi: Mine is very energy-based. I just let my radar find it and listened to my gut. I would say listen to your gut. Where is your space? Put out there exactly what you want and then let it find you. It will find you. Allow yourself to expand your thinking and allow things to be better than you expected, and make smart choices. I've always lived within my means. I don't go too far outside out of what I can handle financially. I made a big splurge on the display cases this time, but it was still a splurge within my means. Even though it felt like, “Oh, my gosh, I'm getting these custom-made cabinets,” I said, “This is really special. They've got these drawers and my cabinetmaker made them beautifully.” I also was still working within my means, and that is huge. You don't want to put yourself in the stress that you're so extended that you can't focus on the good parts of your business, like meeting people and all of that. I think that shows. I think people feel that. Sharon: They feel the stress. Heidi: They feel the stress. In our space, we cultivate positive, really good, engaged energy because that's not a huge stress. Even though this is a much bigger space and it's a much bigger risk, it's still within the means of what I think I can realistically do, yet it's extending me in a different way. Sharon: Was it a big challenge? Was it stressful to have new promotion done or to expand your promotion to let people know you moved? Heidi: I live in a small town, so they all knew before I knew. They all knew. We put it out there. Social media is great for that, and people were very excited. I don't know how I'm so lucky. People come in and they're so happy for me. I feel very lucky. People come here from all the cities around us like New York and Baltimore and Philly and D.C. During the pandemic, they were calling and saying, “Can we pay your rent? We want to make sure you're there. It's important to us.” It's a miracle. Sharon: Wow! How do they hear about you if they come from New York or big cities? I imagine they have a lot of choice already. Heidi: Yeah, they have lots of choice, but it's hard to find that jewelry. If they're interested in the arts, our name comes up quickly. If they're coming to my shop, I'm telling them about other galleries, like Peninsula Gallery. It's not hard to find your people in this town, and when you do, they'll send you to other people right down the street. We're not working with such a large area, so we can really home in on the people. Sharon: That's great, but it seems like somebody who comes from a big city already has so much choice by the time they get to you. I first knew you by your earring pop-ups. Tell us about the backstory to that. I kept smiling when I was reading it. Heidi: Earrings Galore. It's funny you say they have lots of options, but a lot of my pop-up clients came to that show. A lot of New York City comes to Rehoboth because of that show. The real impetus was I couldn't decide what jewelry to bring with me to the SNAG conference because I didn't have enough time to make those decisions before I left. Sharon: The SNAG conference being? Heidi: It's the Society of North American Goldsmiths conference, which I go to nearly every year. You have to bring the jewelry. You can't show up there without jewelry. So, I brought a box with all my earrings because I was like, “Well, as long as I've got good earrings, I'll be fine.” I put that in my jewelry case with my clothes and zipped off to wherever I was going that year. When I got there, my friends came into the room and all of a sudden—and I know all the jewelers I carry, or most of them, and I know the earrings; I knew how much they were. It's just one of the weird things I can keep in my brain. So, I was at the SNAG conference and I was like, “Oh yeah, those are this artist and they're $340. Those are made by Harriete Estel Berman and they're this much money, and those are this much money.” It was my jewelry, but I, being a business owner and O.K. with letting go of things, sold like 20 pieces of my jewelry out of my collection that I had bought from the gallery. I was like, “Oh, my gosh, I can't believe this. I guess this is an untapped marketplace, and I'm going to do something about this.” We want to buy other artists' work, and it really wasn't something the SNAG conference was doing. It wasn't part of their mission, and it wasn't what they were doing. So, I was like, “Well, next year I'm going to have a pop-up. This is so exciting.” The following year, I transformed the hotel room in Seattle, I believe it was, into a gallery space. I put these heads on the wall, and it was all covert because you can't be doing this in a hotel, but I had it looking really great. I moved the bed and put things up, and it was thoughtful and respectful. I put little pins in there and had one earring on the head, and it was gangbusters. People were so excited. People were sharing a pair of earrings. People were buying a pair for their friends. They were buying high end, low end, all the in between. They were so excited to support one another. It was great. It was such a fun experience. The following year, I didn't do it, but then the following year, I did do it. I didn't want it to be too much. I wanted to let it do its organic thing. This show happens at my gallery. It happens at whatever conference I'm going to that year that's jewelry oriented. Now it usually travels to another gallery during the year. It's become a really fun thing that people look forward to. It's almost like a starter show for jewelry enthusiasts and a way to collect one another's work for jewelry makers. Sharon: Starter show is a good way to describe it because it is. You can go and pick a few things and know you haven't spent a fortune. Heidi: Yeah, and you can start your collection there. Many people in the different arenas I work with, whether it's a local person here or somebody who knows about art jewelry or a docent from the Smithsonian who's on vacation, they are like, “Oh, this is so exciting.” They might buy this pair this year, but then next year, they buy this pair, and then the next year they buy this more adventurous pair. It allows people to get into collecting art jewelry. That is how I see myself as a gallery owner. I want to be the bridge between spaces. I want to be the bridge between traditional jewelry and a more meaningful piece that then leads to a more artistic piece. I want to be the person who's showing the exhibition and gets them thinking about it, but also helps them find something they feel comfortable wearing that brings them where they're going. It's understanding that art jewelry is a whole thing, and it's working with the medium of jewelry as a form of expression. I could do different things, but I love being the bridge between not knowing what art jewelry is and then having an art jewelry collection. Then I talk to them about, “Oh, you could give it to the Smithsonian. You have a collection. You have five pieces. You're working on a collection. This is what I think about your pieces, and this is where these could go.” Then they start bringing in their grandchildren, and then their grandchildren understand making and maybe they make a piece. It becomes a building upon a building, and it really is special. Sharon: Did it expand into necklaces or anything else? It seems like a wonderful way to do it, a wonderful bridge like you're talking about. Heidi: Yes. The earring show is its own thing and it's something people look forward to, but of course we carry 25 artists or more all year round, and they have their collections. They'll have two beautiful pairs of earrings, and then they'll have two stellar necklaces and a few pendants and some rings. We want to highlight their work, so whatever it is they're working on that fully shows the breadth of what they do is what we want to show. The earring show is just a way to get them to buy into what we're doing. Sharon: How do you find the makers for the earrings and the other art jewelry aside from that? There are so many at your pop-ups. How do you find the makers? Heidi: We have a call for entries that goes out. It used to be in January, but now it's in the August or September time period. We are planning for New York City Jewelry Week. We do a call for entries worldwide. We usually have about 200 applicants, and we pick between 40 and 60, depending on what our space can do that year. It is so hard to decide because they're so good. That is a way I get to know artists. Then they may end up in the gallery from that show because we get to know are we good at working together, do we collaborate well, is the work working with my audience? Sometimes I don't care if it's working; I just want to bring the work so people can expand. Sometimes if it's going to be a longer-term thing, you want it to be beneficial on both sides. Sharon: How many pieces do you usually get? You have 200 applicants, and you pick 40 to 60. Do they bring multiples of each? Heidi: No, it's six pairs to begin with. Some artists, we've sold six pairs before they even hit the wall and I'm like, “Oh, my gosh!” which is awesome. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's amazing. We'll do an unwrapping on Instagram, and people will get excited and they're like, “Oh, I want those, and I want those.” I'm like, “I don't even have them in the inventory yet. Hold on.” But it's an excitement. They don't necessarily have production. It's all one of a kind, but they can send six more or they can send four more. If halfway through we've sold half of them, we'll send them an email and say, “Hey, can you provide us with a few more? They've been selling.” Sharon: Do you find that they come from a particular area in the world? I presume that most of them come from the States, but do they come from France or Germany? Heidi: Yeah, all over. We sometimes will get Metalwerx from Massachusetts. I think one year they made an effort to push their students and their employees and people they know, so we got like 25 applicants from Metalwerx in Massachusetts, which is so cool. Usually, it's somebody who has seen it a few times and they want to be part of it. It's a great show to highlight emerging artists and a great way to get your first yes. I love to be the first yes. Sharon: It's a good point, the first yes. Heidi: It's an honor to be someone's first yes on both sides. I have tons of artists who have been with me for a long time, but I was their first yes. A lot of galleries will say, “We only work with artists who have been in the field for five years.” Well, you've got to start somewhere. You're going to end up as a banker otherwise, and most of us don't want to end up as a banker. I really take that seriously. I will take a risk, which is not that much of a risk for either of us. We're just trying to show work that's cool and innovative and fun and thoughtful. It's a way to get to know new artists and a way to push people, to get them to know that their work is worth making. Sometimes people struggle with that if there aren't some yeses, because you need those. Sharon: Do people come to you during the year and say, “How do I become part of this?” Heidi: Yeah. Sharon: Are there some that you consider art jewelry and some that you don't out of the earrings or jewelry that is submitted? Heidi: Well, they're all made by artists. We want them all to be one of a kind, made by artists, and we want there to be a variety. There are some that appeal to someone who's a little more conservative in their dress, and there are some that are really out there in the way they're speaking about a current event, or they are asking a lot of the wearer. So, we like to have a wide grouping, and we really do think about the grouping. One year I felt like we had all oxidized black jewelry, and I was like, “How did we end up with this?” You want there to be a lovely variety for people to choose from and see. We realized we overdid that variety one year when we decided to change our display a little bit. We used to put jewelry everywhere. Every head was a different pair, and then we made every row a different person. So, there are five pairs on display in each row. It gives people a little space in their heads to say, “Oh, this is this person's work. I understand it better because I've seen five pieces,” and “Oh, this is what I have to choose from.” Sometimes things take a long time. I think it took us seven years to get to that, but that's what it takes. Sharon: We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to The JewelryJourney.com to check them out.
With Joanna and Adam both out, Zach speaks with two creatives in the beer and cider space. First, cartoonist Em Sauter of Pints and Panels discusses her career as a beer-centric cartoonist and illustrator, her recent article about Citra and Mosaic hops, and her love of the Cold IPA. Then author Beth Demmon joins to preview her upcoming book, The Beer Lover's Guide to Cider, and why American craft cider is so fascinating. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepairTwitter: @adamteeter @joannasciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this 15 Minute Friday, Adam Lehman returns to the show and we dive into the world of pricing for creatives and freelancers. We chat about the common hurdles folks face when trying to charge what they're truly worth, from the nitty-gritty mechanics to the pesky mindset battles. It's all about gaining confidence, proving to yourself that you deserve those higher rates, and exploring different pricing strategies that resonate. So, if you've ever felt the urge to raise your prices but got stuck, this conversation has some insights to help you step up your pricing game as a creative! FOLLOW Adam FOLLOW the show FOLLOW Ross
Creatives are not strangers to wearing many hats and pursuing multiple passions to create financial security. But what happens when we think of these pursuits as something that exists on the side? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Denise to talk about what happens when you decide to be all in on your "side hustle" and treat it like a real legitimate business. More about Denise: Denise Vernieri is a former educator with a Masters in English Literature and Writing, with a yoga wellness side hustle, turned multi-6- figure business coach helping other soul-led entrepreneurs and business owners start and scale their businesses peacefully and profitably. She's wildly passionate about helping them build real wealth and create legacies from their gifts, while living a lifestyle that makes them feel wildly fulfilled. She's known to be a compassionate coach with an edge. She believes we can do the work we love, monetize our gifts, and make AF* ton of money. When she's not traveling and working from the road, she lives in NJ with her husband, Rich, three kiddos, Lily, Luca, and Ryan, and their two Goldendoodles, Lennon, and Binx. Where to connect with Denise:InstagramPodcast Listen to Denise and Chris on Spiritual & Rich AF here. Where to find me: Connect with me on Instagram Check out my website Sign up for a free consult
A visually stunning multi-media event, The Gift of Christmas at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas has become a community tradition attended by thousands each year. Go behind the scenes of production as Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com interviews the Prestonwood creative leaders Michael Neale, Andy Pearson, and Bryan Bailey to discuss the mindset, collaboration and planning of a successful church Christmas program. Church media creatives of both large and small churches will glean inside tips to tailor your next Christmas event for the talents within your congregation. Sharing on this podcast:Michael Neal, Worship Pastor In-Residence, Prestonwood ChurchAndy Pearson, Director of NextGen Worship/Creative Production, Prestonwood ChurchBryan Bailey, Director of Media, Prestonwood Church Please like, comment below, and share this video! Get my book: Maximize Your Influence: How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry and YouSupport the mission of The Influence Lab! With your generous donation of $35.00 or more, receive a copy of Phil's book as a special “thank you.” Donate here: https://influencelab.com Also available on Amazon: Print and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3XxHSif Audio: https://amzn.to/3mQDOwe (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows us to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support!) The Phil Cooke Podcast and YouTube Channel*Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture*Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 Follow me:Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056 Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com Other Great Resources: Sign up for my blog and get immediate access to a free download that will inspire your creative leadership at https://www.philcooke.com *More About This Episode* How to Stage a Spectacular Church Christmas Event: Interview with Prestonwood Church Creatives About The Gift of Christmas The Gift of Christmas is a Prestonwood tradition and has become one of the highlights of the Christmas season, with thousands of guests attending every year. This visually stunning multimedia event is complete with special effects, a nearly 1,000-member cast and choir, live orchestra, camels and kings, flying angels and eye-popping virtual scenery. At the heart of this production is the simple story of Christmas—the manger, shepherds, Joseph and Mary, the Christ child—and the glorious hope we have in our Savior. Find out more: https://prestonwoodgoc.org
You should try Doug Gould's "Bullseye" method for your career search. Doug Gould is a fantastic advertising professor of practice at Boston University. He runs an intense but effective series of creative development classes at BU that works for his students. They break into advertising. They break into excellent agencies. His 30+ years of advertising experience and his passion for fostering the next gen of Creatives lend to his success. We have him on to share his insights to help you, and you will learn how to use the Bullseye Method to plot some points to help your grand heist of breaking into advertising. Links Connect with Doug: here Win a Crowbar to break into advertising: here Connect with us: here
Today's podcast was a recent conversation I had with some of the creatives at VaynerMedia. I discuss our journey into the social creative world. I talk about the landscape of digital trends and share my insights on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. I also talk about the undeniable power of tools like Google Trends. I explain that It's not about what's popular on social; but about grasping the 'why' behind the strategy. I emphasize the importance of convincing clients through data-backed insights. We also discuss the future of agency life and the role of strategy in crafting impactful content. Whether you're a budding content creator or a seasoned marketer, this conversation offers a ton of insights and advice. I hope you enjoy :)