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Welcome back to Eggs! This week, we're bringing you a classic episode with Jamal Collins, affectionately known as Jayworking. Jamal caught our attention as a keynote speaker at the renowned WMC fest in Cleveland, and we've been eager to share his story with you.Jamal isn't just a graphic designer and speaker—he's a catalyst for change in his community. Recognizing the struggles faced by underprivileged children in Cleveland, he embarked on a mission to provide graphic design training in the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods. Born and raised in Cleveland, Jamal's commitment to revitalizing his hometown and extending opportunities to those in need is truly inspiring.Join us as we delve into Jamal's journey as a designer, educator, mentor, and tireless advocate for his community. His story is one of resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to making a difference. Let's extend a warm welcome to Jamal Collins—a beacon of hope and empowerment in Cleveland and beyond. ----Credits:Hosted by Michael Smith and Ryan RoghaarProduced by Ryan RoghaarTheme music: "Perfect Day" by OPM The Carton:https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggsFeature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28 The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist:bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs:The Showeggscast.com@eggshow on twitter and instagramOn iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pCOn Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcherAlso available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and infodjontic.com@djontic on twitter Ryan Roghaarhttp://rogha.ar
The Plant Centered and Thriving Podcast: Plant-Based Inspiration
Welcome to Episode 5 of our limited series highlighting the impressive VeganStrong PlantBuilt Athletic Team (myself included) that is headed to the Mr. America Fitness Competition in October of 2023.Tune in as we journey into Jamal's transformation, from a simple vegetarian bet to a fully committed vegan lifestyle, intertwined with a passion for bodybuilding. His journey started like so many of you listening out there, a little later on in life. But that's why this story is so powerful. He shows that it is never too late to follow your dreams. I can't wait for you to hear how Jamal reminds us that there is plenty of time left to make big changes in your life! Resources from this Episode:Mr. America CompetitionPlantBuilt TeamIndiegogo Fundraiser & SponsorsIf you want to connect with Jamal, visit the following:Instagram: @skinnyboyvegangains_____________________________________________________________________WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Have a question, suggestion or comment for the podcast? Fill out form herePlant Centered Nutrition Essential Resources:1:1 Nutrition Coaching “How to Go Plant-Based in 30 Days” Digital Course 100% Plant-Based One-Month Meal Plan
Changemaker Jamal Collins, of Creative Kids Group, joins The Creative Shit Show for an inspirational and enlightening conversation. Jamal is a designer, photographer, videographer, speaker, and storyteller based in Cleveland, Ohio. After a transformative moment early in his creative career, Jamal set on a course to mentor, advise, and teach design to at-risk you. A real-world example of “Design for Good.”
Before jumping right into the first Monday morning dump, let me set the intention and let everyone know what I'm trying to achieve with these shorty but goodies. A brain dump is simply the act of dumping all the contents of your mind onto paper. kind of like grabbing your bag and dumping it onto the floor in order to see all of its contents. I'm using that practice in a slightly different way as I'm trying to locate what are my immediate log jams as it relates to this work so we can keep things moving. So after I dump my thought on the page I'm looking for a particular nugget to share that others can benefit from. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. There are a lot of efforts to tackle what it takes to change the distorted perception of blackness placed on us by society. Moving back home to East Cleveland from a very progressive east coast and reconnecting with the people the furthest away from the conversation yet at the center of it - had me grappling with how to bring the voices from the oppressed to the doorstep of the holders of the wealth to help change it. One thing that emerged for me during the difficulties we are all challenged with, is we as a people can speak for ourselves, to our community, and to the holders of those clinging to the systems that put us here, hold us here, and are working to keep us here. This is OUR reality.Our self-reflection and intra-communal dialogue is the fuel that powers the desire to change narratives placed on us by society. "Academic" conversations and white papers have dipped their toe into the realness of the inner narrative we hold in our disinvested communities. It's time for US to dive in and ask:What does it take to insist that loiter in our own neighborhoods is a natural part of community living? Loitering is the only crime that you can be arrested for and even lose your life if you're a black male, for not fitting a particular social construct. Why?Jamal Collins and I, natives of East Cleveland, the poorest city in the state of Ohio, created the Loitering and Unarmed podcast as a commitment to narrative control and spatial and economic justice. The caveat is, our podcast is primarily speaking to and with the people of East Cleveland. This means that some of you may not see yourself in our conversations, but we hope we bring you into the challenges of doing our work and invite you to engage with empathy.We ask for the acknowledgment that some have enjoyed our culture for the purposes of entertainment in the form of other media (music, film, etc...) which gave a window into a world of us chasing dreams while living in a perpetual nightmare. With that in mind we invite you to be at OUR table and just listen, as a guest. To be honest, I give this first episode a C. I need to work on setting the table a bit better and Jay and I need to continue to build chemistry and stay on track. In conversations with others in the podcast game, that comes with time, and an intern! lol. For those that know me, this is a huge step outside of my comfort zone.It's time for us all to lean indifferently. It is our hope to invite East Cleveland residents and our collective networks to un-arm themselves of their armor of biases and remind the world that black men engaging in provocative conversation either on the corner or online is not a threat but a think tank to solve America's disease of racialized poverty.Open call to East Clevelander's and others committed to social change to jump in on the conversation!!#socialchange #narrativechange
In this episode, we talk with designer and educator Jamal Collins about his life and work, how he found his purpose, and how he teaches his students to say no to the “easy path” in order to find success as creators. Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and resources mentioned on the podcast. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we talk with designer and educator Jamal Collins about his life and work, how he found his purpose, and how he teaches his students to say no to the “easy path” in order to find success as creators. Visit our website – hardnopodcast.com – for show notes, which include links to books and resources mentioned on the podcast. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review so others can find us, and make sure to follow us on social media. We're @hardnopodcast on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a very special Independence Day Clip Show Spectacular! What better way to celebrate our nation's independence than with a clip-show free-for-all with some of the most interesting guests we've had this year to date. This show features: • Last Comic Standing finalist, comedian Marcus • Author and entrepreneur Jason Treu • Founder of Code 180 Derek Parry • Entrepreneur and CEO of Alliance Virtual Offices, Frank Cottle • Philanthropist and educator Jamal Collins • Orthopaedic surgeon and speaker Dr. Jennifer Weiss What a great way to celebrate the holiday—am I right?! Crack a beer, smoke a tri-tip and take a listen why don't ya. 'Merica. Rate, like, share and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, really anywhere great podcasts are found. Our Guests: Marcus (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-078-comedian-and-business-coach-marcus) Jason Treu (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-100-jason-treu-executive-business-coach-and-team-builder) Derek Parry (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-103-derek-parry-founder-and-executive-director-of-code-180) Frank Cottle (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-093-frank-cottle-founder-and-ceo-of-alliance-virtual-offices) Jamal Collins (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-066-jamal-collins-of-jayworking-com-and-creative-kids) Dr. Jennifer Weiss (https://www.eggscast.com/photos/eggs-092-dr-jennifer-weiss-md-orthopaedic-surgeon-mom-efficiency-expert-and-womens-advocate) The Carton: https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs Feature with Zack Chmeis of Straight Method up now! https://medium.com/the-carton-by-eggs/zack-chmeis-35dae817ac28 The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes Credits Hosted by Ryan Roghaar and Michael Smith Recorded at Access Studios in Salt Lake City, UT The Plugs: The Show eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan R2 SLC/BCN r2mg.com ryanroghaar.com @r2mg on twitter @r2mediagroup on instagram
In this episode Rocky Roark interviews the amazing designer, educator and mentor, Jamal Collins (aka JayWorking), on how he broke through and struggled as a creative in the 90s and later during the recession of '08. If you'd like to learn more about this episode please head on over to www.designbreakpodcast.com/episodes/009 to check out the show notes.
In this episode of the Creative Waffle podcast, I chat with Jamal Collins. Jamal goes by the name Jay Working on social. During the show we chat about all things education, the youth of today, growing up in Cleaveland. Stolen cars. Social Change. Changing mindset, Purpose and the power of design. Enjoy. Find Jamal here: http://jayworking.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jayworking/
Hey everybody welcome to Eggs. This week's guest is Jamal Collins AKA Jayworking. I met him briefly, or I should say he came into my awareness at the often discussed WMC fest in Cleveland where Jamal was a keynote speaker. Jamal is well-known graphic designer, speaker and perennial podcast guest, but he’s probably better known for the amazing work he does in his community. After years of decline and hardship in Cleveland Jamal set out to create a program that offers graphic design training to underprivileged children in the hardest hit parts of town. A Cleveland native, he has dedicated his life to rebuilding the city that he loves and giving opportunity those who might not otherwise have it. He is a truly inspirational figure and we are grateful to have him on the show, ladies and gents, let's give a warm welcome Designer, Educator, Mentor and Community Advocate Jamal Collins. Our Guests: Jamal Collins http://jayworking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JWRKN/ https://twitter.com/jayworking The Links: Recorded live at ACCESS SLC https://accesssaltlake.com/ The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist: bit.ly/eggstunes The Plugs: The Show eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: itun.es/i6dX3pC On Stitcher: bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher Also available on Google Play Music! Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan R2 SLC/BCN r2mg.com ryanroghaar.com @r2mg on twitter @r2mediagroup on instagram
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We’re heading back to the most recent Creative South. I sat down with a ton of talented designers and illustrators during the conference and talked about all kinds of stuff. This week on the Creative South Podcast, I’m talking with Josh Ariza and Jamal Collins. Sit back and relax, strap into your way back machine, and enjoy the show.
Recent Press: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/08/cleveland_youth_learn_more_tha.html JAYWRKN: http://jayworking.com/ JAYWRKN Blog: http://jayworking.com/blog/
Jayworking: Reinvent Yourself & Become a Creative Free Thinker What if I told you, that you had the ability to contribute to something bigger than yourself? What if I convinced you that you could leave your mark and impact our future? Someone who is living life to their full potential and helping others reach theirs is Jamal Collins, AKA Jayworking out of Cleveland, OH. Jamal uses his ambition and curiosity to constantly reinvent himself. He's evolved to where he now pours his wealth of knowledge of design, entrepreneurship, social media and character building into the youth of Cleveland. He serves as an educator, mentor, consultant and most importantly a role model to our future generation who often lack encouraging influences around them. This is Bigger Than You In this episode, we discuss: Not waiting and using your voice to make change happen Finding ways to elevate all disciplines of life and design Being conscious of what you consume Working towards something bigger than yourself Jamal is the real deal and the things he teaches can inspire you at any stage of your life to become a creative free thinker and make something happen in your life. I’m stoked to bring you his story as his mission is something I can stand behind. Shownotes Jayworking: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Video: Why I Do This Video: East Cleveland Dreamers Design Recharge episode WMC Fest 2019 Dose of Inspiration: @TypeYeah Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher
Episode 246. Airs on ****Friday, March 9,**** 2018 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT . Jamal Collins grew up in Cleveland, by the time he was leaving high school Cocaine was the new thing. Many of his friends were dealing drugs and he knew he had a choice to make. He decided to go to college and studied graphic design. Jamal worked in the industry as a designer for years but was unfulfilled. He found his true passion and life’s work in what he is doing now. . Jamal is changing lives in Cleveland. He is teaching at risk youth design and how to think using creative problem solving skills. Talk about creating social change with your actions. Jamal is a living, breathing example of what you can do when you apply your talents and skills to help others. . I will be digging into Jamal’s story and sharing how we can help these Cleveland kids this week for $15–$20. Are you ready for that challenge? With $15 or $20 ticket you can pay for one kid to go to a 4-hour workshop on Saturday, March 10. http://bit.ly/DR-Jamal . I hope you will join us for this episode of Design Recharge LIVE on Friday, March 9 at 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT. . SIGN UP to get the link and join us LIVE, delivered each week directly to your inbox (link in profile): or go to http://bit.ly/dr-list . If you already get the weekly newsletter no need to sign up you will get the link in your inbox 30 min before the show. Find the full show notes with links and more great episodes at www.rechargingyou.com Connect on Instagram & Twitter: @designrecharge Or email me at diane [at] rechargingyou.com Become a part of the Design Recharge Family and get access to the interviews each week. Sign up at http://www.rechargingyou.com
Matt and Andy take an episode off and Maurice wrangles three new contributors from all over the country to discuss how geography influences design community. Richard Wade Morgan, Kim Green, and Jamal Collins call in from Atlanta, Boseman, and Clevenland, respectively, and compare their experiences as a designer in different locales. Links Discussed Studio WadeSarah LawrenceWeapons of Mass CreationAdventures in Design PodcastMontana State UniversityBora ShehuUniversity of GeorgiaLiving Walls AtlantaGoat Farm Arts CenterRazorfishSon & SonsMailchimpKabbageMake America Gay AgainLost-N-Found Youth
Live and direct from the Motel 6 studios… The guys sit down with their first live guest interview Will Truran of Noble Folks Design Group. We talk creativity, Weapons of Mass Creation Fest, the trials of starting a new design business from the ground up, giving back and so much more. It was a great conversation and well worth the listen. Like, rate and subscribe! Tell your wife, tell your kids! We gonna find ya. ---- Our guest: Will Truran & Noble Folk Design Group: http://noblefolkdesign.com/ ---- The Links: Weapons of Mass Creation Fest: http://wmcfest.com/ Jamal Collins, Instagram: @jayworking Isabel Urbina Peña, Instagram: @bellera Stefan Sagmeister, Instagram: @stefansagmeister Anderson Bluu, instagram: @anderson_bluu ---- The Eggs Podcast Spotify playlist http://bit.ly/eggstunes ---- The Plugs: Mike "DJ Ontic" shows and info djontic.com @djontic on twitter Ryan R2 SLC/BCN r2mg.com @r2mg on twitter @r2mediagroup on instagram Borja the Spanish Intern @navazus on instagram The Show eggscast.com @eggshow on twitter and instagram On iTunes: https://itun.es/i6dX3pC On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/eggs_on_stitcher On Player FM: http://bit.ly/eggs_on_playerfm Also available on Google Play Music!
The Do’s & Don’ts of Attending Creative South (From My Perspective) Are you feeling a bit stagnant in your work and desperate to get around like minded creatives? If so, then it’s time you attended a conference like Creative South. Here in a few weeks, April 6-9 to be exact, hundreds of people will invade the tiny downtown Columbus, GA area. When you arrive, there is a buzz in the atmosphere as you know you’re around the right people. Shit, the tagline is even “Come as Friends, Leave as Family,” and this couldn’t be truer. In 2015, I attended Creative South for the first time it sparked a massive swing of momentum in my life. There were several reasons I purchased the ticket because I: felt compelled to try something different. needed to surround myself with like-minded individuals who are doing what I strive to do. needed to get out of my comfort zone and get out of my little bubble in Cedar Falls, IA. All three of these were accomplished and Creative South has become an annual affair for me. I’ve built so many amazing relationships that I’m actually bringing my wife, Emily Russell, this year so she can see what the hype is about. If you’re attending for the first time, this post is for you. Here is a list of Do’s and Dont’s to ensure you experience Creative South like a champ in 2017. Do’s Attend All the Speakers The speakers Mike Jones and company bring in are the real deal. They’ve built or are building a name for themselves in their respected industries. Their focus is to provide you with something to act on when you leave the conference. Each year I’ve made an effort to reach out to several speakers who inspired me. It led to great conversations over lunch, dinner, etc. and resulted in some great relationships. Some speakers I’m particularly hyped to see this year are Jamal Collins, Dominque Falla, Bob Ewing, Alicja Colon and Ced Funches. Take Notes Listening is great, but these speakers are dropping gold and you’re going to want to refer back to some of the bombs they dropped. You can even take sketchnotes like Emily Carlton who I’ll plug in the workshop section. You can then share your notes on social media with the Creative South #CS17 and let people know what they are missing! In 2015, I shared my sketchnotes with Jason Craig after his talk. This led to a screen printed coffee poster collab and he also became a great friend and a mentor to me. He even hung out with me back stage last year to help me prep before my talk. Attend the Bridge Party Thursday’s opening mixer party is absolutely ridiculous and sets the tone for the conference. They shut down an entire bridge and deck it out for one epic party. There are food vendors, drinks, fireworks, great conversations and Ink Wars… Watch Ink Wars Ink Wars is held Thursday on the bridge. It’s a setup of about 5 artists who are equipped with only a small sketchbook, a large white canvas and a massive black sharpie to go to war with. The artists have 1 hour to create something based off a random topic. These constraints unleash some pretty wild concepts that’ll blow your mind. Participate / Watch Adobe Creative Jam Alright, this one is new to me and its’s replacing the beloved Type Fight...RIP. Adobe Creative Jam is an event series where creatives share a behind-the-scene peek into their processes and projects. Meanwhile, teams compete in a tournament that puts their creative skills to the test using Adobe Creative Cloud. Be sure to check it out wherever it’s hosted. The vendor hall is my best guess. Attend Workshops Some of the best value comes from attending workshops which range from hand lettering, passive income, sketchnotes, etc. Here’s a little shameless plug. This year I’m actually co-teaching a workshop with the homie Brian Manley called "Crafting Your Killer Talk." If you’re looking to get into public speaking, podcasting, vlogging or videos in general, then this workshop is for you. Sharing your brilliant and strange ideas publicly can be difficult but our workshop will: help you overcome your fear of speaking publicly give you the tools and structure to outline your ideas boost your confidence in writing and communicating those ideas I remember watching people on stage my first year wishing I could grow a pair and do the same. The following year Mike Jones asked to speak and it was the most terrifying yet life changing experience. It’s since led to me speaking at upcoming conferences like Crop and Weapons of Mass Creation. Hell, it even sparked the inspiration to start the Perspective Podcast. This workshop is about getting you on this level too as you have something valuable to share and you can make an impact outside of your art as well. Spend Your Life’s Savings in the Vendor Hall Last year I spent all my money at the Inch x Inch, DKNG and Draplin booths. You’ll find a ton of other booths sporting posters, t-shirts, pins, stickers, etc. You even will have the chance to screen print your own tee with Real Thread. I have no doubt you’ll leave with plenty of swag to plaster in your office, on your sketchbooks, laptop, skateboard or pretty much anywhere. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone If you want the full experience you gotta ditch your introverted tendencies. Being reserved and escaping to your hotel room will extinguish any chance of having any impactful conversations and epic relationships. While I’m an extrovert, I still came here all by myself in 2015 and didn’t know anyone. My anxiety was through the roof like a new kid from a small town in a massive high school. However, I forced myself to mingle and now my best friends who I talk to the most are the people I met here. You’ll get back what you put into it! Reach Out to People When you arrive, it’s going to be like you’re around hundreds of familiar Instagram avatars. Start connecting names and faces beforehand through social media so you can jump right into a conversation when you meet in person. Doing this will make getting out of your comfort zone and building relationships that much easier. Again, the speakers are so down to earth so don’t be afraid to approach them. Oh ya, try not to gush about how great they are—it’s awkward so treat them like the normal people they are. Try the Local Food There is so much great food in downtown Columbus and you have to make the effort to try it all. My personal favorites were Iron Bank Coffee Co. in the mornings, Picasso’s, 11th and Bay, Tommy’s BBQ, The Black Cow and the Loft just to name a few. I promise you will not leave hungry. Dont’s Treat it as a Business Networking Event For the love of everything good on this earth, please do not show up throwing your business cards to as many as people as possible. This isn’t the place for that shit. Build relationships and hand out some stickers, patches or pins. Get to know people and their story. I’m not even bringing business cards this year but if I did, I would only hand them out to someone if they asked me. Be a Grimey Salesman Along with throwing your business cards out to people, don’t go pushing your products and services on people either. This place is about building community. It’s not a breeding ground for you to sell your stuff. Sign up for a vendor booth if that’s the case. Be a Fly on the Wall By hanging back during the day and going to your hotel each night, you can't experience Creative South like a champ. Even if you don’t drink, that’s totally fine! This is an intimate setting and you will get your full money’s worth by investing in yourself and taking every precious moment possible to engage in deep conversations. Feel the Pressure Many people hand out cool things like stickers, pins, patches, coasters, etc. Don’t feel the pressure of needing to go all out on swag to hand out to people. Soak up the Creative South experience instead. People won’t remember you necessarily for what you handed out — they will remember you from the connection they made with you. Get Too Hungover Party away, I know I will be, but don’t miss out on speakers, panels, vendors, conversations, etc. because you were too hungover and need puke in the comforts of your room. This is a sure bet to waste your money and your experience. I understand taking a nap or recharging for a bit, but being a hungover mess isn’t going to impress anyone. Be Afraid to Get Weird in Good Taste I was a bit reserved my first year, but last year and this year are far from the case. There will be plenty of opportunities to embarrass yourself for awesome prizes. You can let loose, do karaoke, hug strangers or dance freely because seriously, no one cares and you’re even weirder playing the “too cool” game. Experience Creative South Alright, so if this is your first year then I can’t tell you how excited I am for you. As you can tell, I’m driving home the point that this place is all about the people and the motivation you will take home with you. Be yourself, but also break out of your shell and do things you normally wouldn’t like introduce yourself to one of your favorite speakers. Follow these guidelines and you'll be sure to experience Creative South like a champ! ps. Definitely, make sure to come say hey to me as I have 2 types of pizza stickers to dish out. Key Takeaways Surround yourself with like-minded individuals Familiarize yourself with people via social media beforehand Don’t be afraid to reach out and strike up a convo Participate in every social event possible Take notes / sketchnotes Take a workshop, especially mine. You’ll get back what you put into it Relationships > business cards Finally, if you need some more reasons to attend Creative South in the future, check out my friends Lenny’s Top 10 Reasons to Attend Creative South. Shownotes: Mike Jones Matt Dawson - Stay Gray Ponyboy Crop Conference Weapons of Mass Creation Lenny Terenzi Jamal Collins Dominque Falla Bob Ewing Alicja Colon Ced Funches Emily Carlton - Sketchnotes Jason Craig Crafting Your Killer Talk Workshop My Creative South Speech 2016 Nick Jenkins - Blookah Music
Today, I talk with designer and educator Jamal Collins, better known as Jay Working. We talk about growing up in East Cleveland, working in-house and feeling isolated and like and outsider, what educating kids in digital arts has done for him, and more.