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Management Muse Ep 34 The Dark Side of Similarity and How Hiring for “Likeness” Can Hurt Team SuccessIn this episode of Management Muse, hosts Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin explore the dark side of similarity and its surprising impact on team dynamics and workplace culture. They reveal how hiring for similarity can sometimes backfire, creating unexpected obstacles to growth, trust, and innovation. Through thought-provoking insights and real-world examples, Cindi and Geoff unpack the importance of balancing shared values with diverse perspectives to drive creativity and problem-solving. Tune in to this episode to learn how to build a culture that thrives on both unity and diversity, setting the stage for organizational growth and resilience.

2024-11-0541 min

How to Be Awesome at Your Job 921: Overcoming Failure and Achieving the Impossible with Astronaut Mike MassiminoFormer NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino shares powerful insights on how to push past failure and achieve the impossible. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) The 30-second rule for dealing with failure. 2) The trick to getting along with people you dislike. 3) The most important lesson Mike learned while in space. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep921 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MIKE — Mike Massimino served as a NASA Astronaut from 1996-2014 and flew in space twice for the final two Hub...

2023-12-0745 min

Tales from the Trunk Book Tour 23: Annalee Newitz – The TerraformersThis time around, it’s my distinct pleasure to welcome a fellow podcaster, Annalee Newitz (@annaleen), to talk about their forthcoming novel, The Terraformers, out January 31st, 2023, from wherever fine books are sold! We get to hear an excerpt from the book that leads us into a great discussion about transit gays, flying moose romance, and robot trans culture, among other things. Things we mention on this episode: Tumblr Mastodon I-5 cattle ranches Dune, by Frank Herbert Friends at the Table Jeff...

2023-01-0636 min

Management Muse EP12: Rhonda Mundhenk Tells Us to Run with The WildebeestManagers are often decent at waging bets, but what if you had to take over a losing hand? Management is hard on a good day, but leading an organizational turnaround takes special skills and a willingness to persist in the face of imposing obstacles. How do you condition yourself to lead an organization when the odds are stacked against you? That’s what we cover on this episode of Management Muse. In this episode, we discuss Organizational Turnarounds with Rhonda Mundhenk. Rhonda is the Chief Executive Officer at Clinical Health Network for Transformation (CHN), and former Chief Executive Officer at Lo...

2022-05-2449 min

Management Muse Turnarounds: Rhonda Mundhenk Tells Us to Run with The WildebeestManagers are often decent at waging bets, but what if you had to take over a losing hand? Management is hard on a good day, but leading an organizational turnaround takes special skills and a willingness to persist in the face of imposing obstacles. How do you condition yourself to lead an organization when the odds are stacked against you? That’s what we cover on this episode of Management Muse.In this episode, we discuss Organizational Turnarounds with Rhonda Mundhenk. Rhonda is the Chief Executive Officer at Clinical Health Network for Transformation (CHN), and former Chief Ex...

2022-05-2449 min

Management Muse EP11 Organizational Change: Solutions In the DumpsterOrganizations move slowly, until they don’t. They resist change, until they can’t. Why? On this episode of Management Musewe discuss an unusual—and unusually powerful—way of thinking about organizations…like they are trash cans! Hosts Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin talk about one of the greatest management papers you’ve never read: "A Garbage Can Model of Organizational Choice," the classic article written by Michael D. Cohen, James G. March, and Johan P. Olsen. As crazy as it sounds, the trashcan model of organizations makes a lot of sense: Organizations are messy and chaotic. There’s a lot of differe...

2022-05-1744 min

Management Muse Organizational Change: Solutions In the DumpsterOrganizations move slowly, until they don’t. They resist change, until they can’t. Why? On this episode of Management Musewe discuss an unusual—and unusually powerful—way of thinking about organizations…like they are trash cans! Hosts Cindi Baldi and Geoffrey Tumlin talk about one of the greatest management papers you’ve never read: "A Garbage Can Model of Organizational Choice," the classic article written by Michael D. Cohen, James G. March, and Johan P. Olsen.As crazy as it sounds, the trashcan model of organizations makes a lot of sense: Organizations are messy and chaotic. There’s a lo...

2022-05-1744 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 48 - Tom Froese: Being a Creative is Still Hard WorkThis week I spoke to illustrator and Top Skillshare Teacher, Tom Froese. In our conversation, we talked about his process and how he developed his style of illustration, how he built an audience on Instagram, and the behind the scenes of creating a Skillshare class. Tom not only shares his illustrations online, but also shares his thoughts through micro-blog posts in his captions, and shares his process on Skillshare. After teaching in a University, Tom wasn't sure teaching was for him, but when Skillshare reached out to him to teach a course, he accepted and now is a top...

2021-06-091h 03

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 47 - Ron Boucher: Your Ideas Are Your CurrencyThis week I spoke with Creative Director at UCF Marketing, Ron Boucher. I've had the chance to meet Ron Boucher at my time at UCF but today's conversation was a chance to dive deeper into his career. In today's episode, we talked about what all goes into his role as the Creative Director of UCF Marketing, his work on the Sonny's BBQ rebrand, and his experience as a freelance designer. Ron has some awesome work so make sure to check out his work at the links below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booshbox/ Website: https...

2021-06-021h 01

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 46 - Edward Lee: Use Bad Situations as MotivationThis week I spoke to Photographer and Filmmaker, Edward Lee. Ed and I had a great conversation and talked about his journey quitting his job to be a full-time filmmaker, how he maintains his personal brand, and how to use social media to increase brand awareness. Ed has his own podcast and also a YouTube channel full of awesome content so make sure to connect with him and check out his work at the links below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoH1KZPFsL-cLyGIOqtWYCA If...

2021-05-2655 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 45 - Kay Uwaibi: Becoming an Expert at Your CraftThis week I spoke to motion designer and director, Kay Uwaibi. With a background in a more technical field, Kay and his wife started The Park Ave Company with the goal of having honest discussions centered around user needs. In our conversation we talked how to approach a work-life balance, Kay's approach to a project by starting with the end goal and working backward, and Kay's strategy for pricing motion design projects. Kay and his wife have some incredible work they've done for Park Ave so make sure to connect with them at the links below: ...

2021-05-191h 06

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 44 - Kyle Harter: The Right Mindset Behind Self EducationThis week I spoke to motion designer, Kyle Harter. Kyle currently works at Digital Brew as an animator and in our conversation, we talked about how he started working there, his advice for people struggling with imposter syndrome, and his advice as a freelancer dealing with your finances. Our conversation covered a lot of information this week that I think anyone will benefit from and it covered a lot of topics I haven't had a chance to dive deep into on the show yet. Kyle has some awesome work and is doing awesome work at Digital Brew so make...

2021-04-2858 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 43 - Gilbert Gomez: The Best Practice Is Constant LearningThis week I spoke with partner and creative director at Laughing Samurai, Gilbert Gomez. Laughing Samurai is a UX/UI company with clients ranging from UCF to Microsoft with a focus on being bolder and faster than the competition. In our conversation, Gilbert and I talked about the difference between traditional layout and UX/UI design, we took a deep dive into his work for UCF, and we covered the importance of typography in UX/UI design. With a background in more traditional layout design, Gilbert brought a great perspective to UX/UI design that gives a practical way...

2021-04-2159 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 42 - Clark Campbell: Learn to Be a Better StorytellerThis week I spoke to the founder and co-owner of RVRB agency, Clark Campbell. In our conversation, we talked about the services RVRB offers, their work with the SEC, and their own podcast, RVRB Roundtable. The team at RVRB has a goal of making great events look great online. They do that through recap content, promo before and after the event, and by helping their clients live stream events. They have some awesome work so make sure to hit them up online and connect with them at the links below: Clark Instagram: htt...

2021-04-0755 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 41 - Andy Turner: No One Can Do EverythingThis week I spoke with videographer Andy Turner. Andy started his videography career at Clemson Athletics and now works for Brian Kight as a Creative Media Producer and works as a freelance videographer as well. In our conversation we talked about Andy's introduction to videography, we took a deep dive into his time at Clemson Athletics, we talked about his position with Brian Kight and his work as a freelance videographer. Andy has some awesome work so make sure to connect with him on social media and check out some of the projects we talked about in to...

2021-03-311h 16

Informants NERDCast!The Informants NERDCast! Season 2 Episode 4Season 2 Episode 4 Of The Informants NERDCast! includes conversation on; RON LIVINGSTON, HOUSTON TUMLIN, CARY FUKUNAGA, NATIONAL TREASURE, DAVID DUCHOVNY, KANE, WRESTLEMANIA, STOWAWAY, FREE GUY, JOHN WICK 4 & 5, ZAC EFRON & RUSSELL CROWE, SHANG CHI, GEORGE SEGAL, EVAN PETERS, PETER JACKSON, HELEN MIRREN, CRUELLA, LUCA, BLACK WIDOW, NINTENDO SWITCH, LIONSGATE, JORDAN BELFORT, BARBIE, DISCORD, MICROSOFT, SETH ROGEN, STEVEN SPIELBERG, DAVID AYER, MICHAEL KEATON, RESIDENT EVIL

2021-03-2555 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 40 - Avery Smith: The Original Photoshop "Filters"This week I spoke with Design Director Avery Smith. From his work at Intrepid Networks to his role as the Vice President of AIGA Orlando, Avery has a diverse portfolio and skillset. In our conversation, we talked about Avery's introduction to design, his career at Intrepid Networks starting in the days as a start-up, and his role as the Vice President of AIGA Orlando. Avery has some awesome work so be sure to connect with him at the links below: Website: http://asmith3.com Twitter: @AverySmith If you e...

2021-03-2443 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 39 - Joshua Clarke: Change Only Happens Through ActionThis week I spoke with designer and illustrator Joshua Clarke. Joshua has an incredibly diverse portfolio and also has his own initiative, Make Good, that brings creativity as a way for positive change in young people's communities. In our conversation, we talked about Joshua's introduction to design and his experience in other creative fields, his balance between minimalism and illustration, and his project Make Good. Be sure to connect with Joshua and check out his work at the links below: Website: www.clarkestudio.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarke_studio/ Ma...

2021-03-1748 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 38 - John Zurowski: Allow Your Creative Progress to Tell a StoryThis week I spoke to designer, John Zurowski. John is a freelance designer working on a wide range of projects with a wide range of clients. In today's episode, we talked about John's process, how he developed his unique style, and talked about the difference between working with a client like a band versus a client like a university. John has some awesome work so be sure to check it out and connect with him at the links below: Instagram: @zurowski_designs If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to su...

2021-03-1055 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 37 - Savanna Brown: Surround Yourself With Your Best Hype PeopleThis week I spoke with photographer, Savanna Brown. Savannah is a wedding, couple, portrait, and travel photographer based in Atlanta, GA. In our conversation, we talked about Savanna's work and introduction to photography, how you can navigate your passions, and the importance of delegation and efficiency in her business. Be sure to connect with Savanna on her socials below: Instagram: @savkbrown Facebook: facebook.com/savannakayephoto If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter & P...

2021-03-031h 01

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 36 - Matty O'Connell: Live a Life You're Excited AboutThis week I spoke with Principal and Creative Director of Makewell Creative, Matty O’Connell. Matty owns Makewell Creative and has a passion for living a life you can be excited about. In our conversation, we talked about work-life balance, how to set boundaries with clients, and how you can live a life you're excited about. Matty has some awesome work over at Makewell Creative so be sure to check it out at the links below: Website: makewell.ca Instagram: @makewellcreative If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to s...

2021-02-241h 04

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 35 - Kelly Sikkema: Don't Wait for Your Style to Find YouThis week I spoke with designer Kelly Sikkema. Kelly is a designer, hand letterer, and photographer creating custom typographic pieces on Instagram. In today's conversation, we spoke about how Kelly finds her inspiration, the process behind creating her own Procreate brushes, and her contribution of over 1,300 photos to Unsplash! Kelly has some really awesome work so be sure to connect with her on social media and hit her with a follow! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkypixels/?hl=en Website: inkypixelsdesign.com Purchase her Procreate brushes and other assets: https://creativemarket.c...

2021-02-1745 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 34 - Adam Nienow: Everyone Starts Somewhere, but You Have to StartThis week I spoke with designer, Adam Nienow. Adam is a designer and illustrator who's also made some really awesome typefaces and is releasing a new one on the 15th of every month. In our conversation, we talked about the differences between in-house and freelance design, the process of making custom typefaces, and his brand, Nienow. Adam has some really awesome work so be sure to connect with him on social media and at his website at the links below: Website: adamnienow.com/shop Instagram: instagram.com/nienowbrand/ Dribbble: dribbble.com...

2021-02-101h 11

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 33 - Nick Longo: Showing Your Value to Clients & Educating Future DesignersThis week I spoke with designer, Nick Longo. Nick is a design professor and freelance graphic designer working heavily in packaging design. In today's episode, we talked about Nick's career so far, we took a deep dive into his work for Frill Frozen Desserts, and we talked about his podcast, The Deeply Graphic Designcast. Be sure to check out Nick's work and follow him on social media at the links below: Website: www.longodesigns.com The Deeply Graphic Designcast: www.dgdcpod.com Instagram: @longodesigns Twitter: @longodesignsinc

2021-02-031h 06

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 32 - Efdot (Eric Friedensohn): Don't Be Afraid To Change What You WantThis week I spoke with artist Efdot, aka Eric Friedensohn. Eric works on a diverse range of projects ranging from murals to screen printed pieces and has his own movement to help promote muralists as well. This week we talked about Eric's inspirations, the story behind his slogan "Art for Optimists", and his Topps baseball card project. Eric has some incredible work and brings a different perspective to the show being that his work has a more traditional art approach. Be sure to check out Eric's work at the links below: Eric's Instagram: www.instagram.com/efdot

2020-11-251h 09

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 31 - Joe Cavazos: Always Be A Student of Your CraftThis week I spoke with independent artist & designer, Joe Cavazos. Joe works as an independent artist on Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok and he's also the co-owner of Nusupply and SundaySocial.tv. In today's episode, we talked about Joe's work as a designer and artist, the idea behind Nusupply and SundaySocial.tv, and how YouTube and Tik Tok have played a role in his career as an artist and designer. Joe has some really awesome work so be sure to check it out at the links below: Joe's Instagram: www.instagram.com/joecavazos/ J...

2020-11-1850 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 30 - Bob Ewing: Don't Rush the JourneyThis week I spoke with independent brand designer, Bob Ewing. In our conversation, we talked about how Bob transitioned from wanting to pursue architecture to pursuing design, his approach to time management, and how he rebranded Creative South. We were able to cover a lot in our conversation and Bob's work is a must-see. He recently started working as a freelancer and has also hosted talks and workshops and he has a ton of work for you to check out online. Make sure to connect with Bob on his socials at the links below: Instagram: https://www...

2020-11-0442 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More Top of Mind Podcast: Michael TumlinToday I'm sharing my interview on the Top of Mind Podcast with host, Stewart Hillhouse. The Top of Mind Podcast discusses what it takes to be top of mind in the creative and marketing industries and Stewart and I had a conversation about that in relation to my design work. The past two weeks have been a big push on my end to bring you all new content through Creatively Brief, which takes time to figure out how it will all fit together. However, I didn't want to stop bringing you content, so I thought this would b...

2020-10-2833 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More The Quickie Podcast: Michael TumlinThis week, I wanted to share my episode on the Quickie Podcast with Dave Hopkins. If you heard last week's episode, you heard my interview with Dave Hopkins about his podcast. I was on his podcast a while back, so this week I wanted to share this episode so you could hear a preview of his episode as well as hear a little more about my experience in design. Make sure to check out Dave's podcast here: https://linktr.ee/thequickiepodcast If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to su...

2020-10-2137 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 29 - Dave Hopkins: Done is Better than PerfectThis week I spoke with podcaster and print design advocate, Dave Hopkins. Dave brought a unique perspective to the show because he works in the printing field. In our conversation, we talked about the overlap between design and printing, Dave's online course, the Print Design Academy and his upcoming challenge for designers. In his journey as a podcaster, Dave has tried to bring out the overlap of design and printing and educate designers about the professional printing process which is what led to the Print Design Academy and today he's working to continue pushing that and creating valuable content...

2020-10-141h 09

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 28 - Edward Sun: Undetected PlagiarismThis week I spoke with designer Edward Sun. We talked about Edward's rap career, how his faith has influenced his work, and we took a deep dive into his Easter campaign. Working at Brain Trust Creative, Edward has a chance to work on a wide range of projects and in a lot of different styles, and he credits his diverse body of work to this. While music isn't his main focus anymore, Edward continues to push himself as a designer and share his faith with his following. Edward has some really awesome work so make sure to check it...

2020-10-0750 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 27 - Daniel Ekelund: Persistence Produces ProgressThis week I spoke with designer Daniel Ekelund. We talked about his journey into design, how he's merging his passion for sports with his design career, and his design that whatever you do, you have to be persistent. From creating illustrations of NBA players in his free time to working on album covers for Leonard Cohen, Daniel has created a wide range of designs in his career. Starting in the field of architecture, Daniel realized that he was more passionate about graphic design and began to pursue that. Daniel creates and shares a lot of work so make sure...

2020-09-3050 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 26 - Tony Romain: The Rise of Digital DesignThis week I spoke with designer Tony Romain. Tony has an incredibly diverse portfolio of work and we had a chance to dive into a lot of awesome topics in our conversation. We talked about finding your style in design, how the design community has influenced his work, and the trends he sees in design that he's excited for. As I said, Tony has some really incredible work focused on spreading positive vibes and exploring different styles of design, so make sure to check out his work at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonylettuce/

2020-09-2335 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 25 - Monica Romain: Inspiring Others by Creating Your DesignsThis week I spoke with designer and hand letterer, Monica Romain. Monica has a very specific style of illustration that breaks the mold of a lot of other illustrators and hand letterers. In our conversation, we talked about Monica's goal of spreading positivity through her work, her Creative South story, and her advice to other creatives. Monica has some really awesome work so make sure to check it out at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicalettuce/ Website: https://www.monicalettuce.com/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, lea...

2020-09-1637 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 24 - Jeffrey Thelin: Staying Creative in QuarantineThis week I had designer and artist, Jeffrey Thelin on the show. Jeffrey was previously on the podcast (Ep. 5) and if you haven't listened to that episode I highly encourage you to. This week I had Jeffrey on to talk about his experience during the current Covid-19 pandemic. Jeffrey worked from home before so I felt his insight into how he's adjusted since the quarantine would be a unique one. We talked about the adjustments Jeffrey had to make, his advice to other creatives as we're adapting to new work environments, and how he's stayed inspired. A huge thank...

2020-09-0936 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 23 - Happy Impulse (Roberta Hall): Designing for ChangeThis week I spoke with Happy Impulse, aka Roberta Hall, about her work as an illustrator. Roberta is currently working as an illustrator to create her own personal work that reflects her memories and experiences and starts conversations around important topics like mental health. In our conversation, we talked about the origins of Happy Impulse, Roberta's goal of creating work that sparks conversations, and the business side of Happy Impulse. This is a great conversation full of information about sparking conversations and starting change through the talents you have. Roberta has some awesome illustrations to make sure to check...

2020-09-021h 15

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More Welcome Back to Creatively BriefDuring the course of the pandemic, I took some time to find a new workflow that worked better for me to make sure I could stay on top of all of my responsibilities. Because of that, I took a break from posting new episodes for a while to figure out what that new workflow looked like. But I'm very excited to be posting again. I'll be back to my normal weekly schedule of posting new episodes and I can't wait to bring you more content. Thank you for sticking around while I was figuring the new workflow out and...

2020-09-0203 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 22 - Will Paterson: Design Theory & Business through YouTubeIn today’s episode, I was able to sit down and talk to designer and hand-letterer, Will Paterson. We talked about Will’s own experience and introduction to design, his transition to YouTube, and the importance of building other designers up and encouraging them to continue learning. With YouTube being the biggest differentiation Will has, we had a chance to dive into how YouTube had benefitted his business and where he sees the channel going in the future. With the goal being to help share his knowledge with other designers, Will has built a following by providing value to the...

2020-07-011h 12

12 - radioUbick 31 maggio 2020 - L'ultima lettera di Nicola Sacco al figlio Dante -Ferdinando Nicola Sacco nato a Torremaggiore, 22 aprile 1891 morto innocente nel carcere di Charlestown negli USA il 23 agosto 1927 perchè anarchico e Bartolomeo Vanzetti nato a Villafalletto 11 giugno 1888 morto innocente nel carcere di Charlestown negli USA il 23 agosto 1927 perchè anarchico!Sacco di professione faceva l'operaio in una fabbrica di scarpe. Vanzetti, invece, che gli amici chiamavano Tumlin, dopo aver a lungo girovagato negli Stati Uniti d'America facendo molti lavori diversi, rilevò da un italiano un carretto per la vendita del pesce; ma fece questo lavoro per pochi mesi. I due furono arrestati, processati e condannati a morte con l'accusa di omi...

2020-06-0101 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 21 - Justin Van Genderen: Fusing Science with DesignThis week I had the opportunity to sit down with design Justin Van Genderen from 2046 Design. I've been a fan of Justin's work for a while so this was an exciting episode to record. In our conversation, we talked about the influence of science and technology on Justin's life and career, his creative process behind the designs he makes, and how he decides which designs will be stocked for his shop. Along with his design work, Justin is heavily inspired by space and technology, including people, companies, and projects like Nikola Tesla, NASA, and the Apollo space missions. It's...

2020-05-2754 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 20 - Connor Fowler: Usability over SimplicityThis week I spoke with visual identity designer Connor Fowler. Connor and I spoke about his path into the creative industry, his advice on social media, and his experience creating his own podcast and speaking at FrontRow 2019. Connor posts his work to social media and works primarily in logo design and branding and has a very minimal style to his design. We had a great conversation about the importance of simplicity in a logo and even critiqued the Starbucks logo as an example of a logo that works within the identity and brand of the entire company. This was a...

2020-05-201h 22

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 19 - Daren Magee: Activism in Art - A Voice for Artists & DesignersThis week I talked with illustrator Daren Magee. Daren has become a full-time illustrator in the past couple of years and in our conversation we talked about his shift into a full-time artist, the difference between art and design, and social media etiquette. We got into some awesome conversations around cultural appropriation and how artists and designers can value themselves more. This episode is full of great insights from Daren and full of his thoughts on activism in the art community. He fights back against art being stolen from artists in hopes that it will bring awareness to those who...

2020-05-131h 49

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 18 - Alex Perry: Sober Creativity and Finding True JoyThis week I had the opportunity to sit down with designer and workshopper Alex Perry. From teaching workshops about animation in Photoshop to running a business in multimedia design, ranging from videography to design to social media marketing, Alex has covered a wide range of professional industries in her career. In the show today, Alex and I talked about her approach to social media as a business, her insights into how you can start a workshop yourself, and the impact sobriety has had on her career and creativity. Today's episode is packed with some really awesome information that hasn't been...

2020-05-0651 min

Creative People Podcast #18: Podcaster / Designer: Michael Tumlin - "From Fan Art to Freelance"I recently got the chance to connect with Michael Tumlin about his design work and his Creatively Brief podcast. We talk about being open to the design inspiration all around you and what the future of graphic design might look like. Good talk!Follow Creatively Brief: https://www.instagram.com/creativelybrief/?hl=enMusic by Jobii: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MGL4XU2LCJC47c7VvSwuEwww.creativepeople-podcast.com

2020-05-0254 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 17 - Hank Washington: Finding Your Voice in DesignThis week I had the opportunity to sit down with illustrator and art director Hank Washington. Hank is not only a designer, illustrator, and art director but also gives talks at design conferences like Creative South and Canceled Con. In our conversation, Hank and I talked about his introduction into design, how he formed his style as a designer, and how to find your voice as a designer. Hank has also had the chance to work heavily in social media and we had some great conversations about how useful and dangerous social media can be as well. He had some...

2020-04-2955 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 16 - Always Abounding: Based in Faith, Built on WorkThis week I sit down with the cofounders of Always Abounding, Kaleb Buckner and Ryan Stanley. We talked about their background in videography and video production, how their faith influences their business and their workflow for video projects. Based in Tennessee, Always Abounding operates under the mindset that their product has to utilitarian, meaning their videos have to help grow their clients' businesses. With that in mind, they work together in a partnership that allows Ryan to focus on overseeing the shooting of videos and Kaleb to focus on the business and conceptual side of their videos. Working with clients...

2020-04-221h 16

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 15 - Andrew Hochradel: Creative For HireThis week I spoke with Andrew Hochradel, the founder of Canceled Con. Andrew is a freelance graphic designer, speaker, and host of Creative South. With a background in both design and public relations, Andrew aims to create experiences for his audience that go beyond just graphic design and he loves being able to speak at events and share his knowledge with the world. In our conversation, we talked about using public relations to his advantage in his freelance career, creating something for a community to rally around when they need it most, and his most recent endeavor, Canceled Con. Andrew...

2020-04-1557 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 14 - Ryan Hayward: Add Value FirstThis week I had the chance to sit down and talk to the founder and CEO of Pitchproof and the virtual design conference, Frontrow. At a young age, Ryan knew he had an entrepreneurial and creative drive that set him apart. With that, he jumped all into the creative field as a freelance graphic designer, eventually finding a hole in the design market for a better way to present logos to clients and that's how Pitchproof was born. From there Ryan has focused on providing value and building a community for his audience and built Frontrow to do just that...

2020-04-0836 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 13 - Brethren Design Co.: Design that SmokesThis week I had the awesome opportunity to sit down and talk to Jordan and Jeremy Coon, the two brothers behind Brethren Design Co. Jordan and Jeremy run Brethren Design Co. as a way for them to work together on projects they're passionate about. With clients like Guy Fieri, Julian Edelman and Slice Beer Company, they've worked in everything from branding/logo design, packaging design and merch design. As brothers, they find themselves in the unique position of working together in a field they're both passionate about. Jordan and Jeremy are both really awesome dudes and really awesome designers and...

2020-04-0156 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 12 - Nick Sambrato: Community, Passion, Printing: The Recipe for Mama's SauceThis week I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with the founder and CEO of Mama's Sauce, Nick Sambrato. We talked about his background in communications, the origin story of Mama's Sauce and what makes Mama's Sauce stand out in the world of printing. If you haven't heard of Mama's Sauce you definitely need to check them out. Located in Orlando, Fl, they produce incredible quality prints at a mass scale. Once you get to know their work, you'll be able to recognize it a mile away. This was a great conversation with Nick and I learned a...

2020-03-2543 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 11 - Kenny Morgan: Listen First, Create SecondThis week I had the incredible opportunity to talk with Kenny Morgan, founder and CCO of Counsel Creative in Chattanooga, Tenessee. We talked about Kenny's early life, the organization and the structure of Counsel Creative and what it takes to be a successful business owner. Above all else, Kenny and his team have the goal of providing high-quality content that truly helps their clients achieve their goals. With the name Counsel Creative, being a good counsel to their clients is truly at the heart of everything they do. They listen first and create second, listening to their clients along the...

2020-03-181h 31

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 10 - Self Awareness is Key to Productivity & OrganizationThis week I decided to speak to you all directly to thank you for all of the support on Creatively Brief and also to talk about organization in your work, your personal life and how to take care of your health as it relates to your career. As I mentioned in the episode, take everything with a grain of salt and know that what works for one person isn't necessarily going to work for everyone. That being said, if you do try anything from today's video, I would love to know about it. So send me a DM, email or...

2020-03-1139 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 9 - Halle Hauer: Design for People, Not MoneyThis week I talked to designer and illustrator Halle Hauer. With a background in Business Marketing and Finance, Halle and I talked about the business of design, the importance of understanding your client's perspective on a freelance job and how important it is to design for people more than to design for money. Make sure to check out Halle's work here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h2.designsco/ Website: Coming Soon In today's episode, Halle and I talked about resources to learn more about the business side of design as well as some people who have influenced her design work. M...

2020-03-0450 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 8 - Shane Harris: Why Every Designer Should Understand Marketing and AdvertisingThis week I talked to designer and illustrator Shane Harris. With a background in advertising, Shane and I talked about design, the importance of advertising for designers and how community has affected Shane and his career and why everyone should find a community to help them grow. Make sure to check out Shane's work here: Website: https://shaneharris.me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaneharris/ Dribbble: https://dribbble.com/ShaneHarris In today's episode, Shane and I talked about resources to learn more about advertising and marketing as a designer and Shane mentioned books by 99U. If you're interested in checking the...

2020-02-2638 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 7 - Mike Jones: Hug Necks at Creative SouthIn this episode, I had the awesome opportunity to sit down with designer and co-founder of Creative South, Mike Jones. We talked about everything from his introduction to design to what it means to hug necks. Mike is an awesome designer and an awesome guy so make sure to connect with him on social media at @bucket826, on Facebook at MikeJones826 and check out his website here: http://hugnecks.com/ In this episode, Mike and I talked about a couple things that I said I would drop a link too. If you're looking for any of that, you can find...

2020-02-1953 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 6 - Brad Flaherty: Recharging and Avoiding BurnoutIn today's episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with designer, hand-letterer and creative director, Brad Flaherty. Brad has some incredible work and creates content for his Instagram and works as a creative director and a freelance designer. We talked about everything from Brad's experience with American Sign Language to how he balances his workload and makes time for his family. You can find Brad's work on all social media platforms at @GraphicDesign79. Also, a special thank you to Brad for creating a custom lettering piece for Creatively Brief. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a...

2020-02-121h 13

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 5 - Jeffrey Thelin | Part 2: The Teyleen ExperienceToday's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Jeffrey Thelin (@Teyleen). I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeffrey to talk about his designs, his experience in the design world as well as social media and passive income. Jeffrey's work is created entirely on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and he creates incredible minimal designs every single day! With a goal of posting daily for 10 years, Jeffrey is an incredible designer and is well worth checking out if you love design. Make sure to find Jeffrey's work on all social media platforms at @Teyleen and check out his website and...

2020-02-0549 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 5 - Jeffrey Thelin | Part 1: Finding Joy in the Process of DesignToday's episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Jeffrey Thelin (@Teyleen). I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeffrey to talk about his designs, his experience in the design world as well as social media and passive income. Jeffrey's work is created entirely on iOS (iPhone and iPad) and he creates incredible minimal designs every single day! With a goal of posting daily for 10 years, Jeffrey is an incredible designer and is well worth checking out if you love design. Make sure to find Jeffrey's work on all social media platforms at @Teyleen and check out his website and...

2020-01-2938 min

The Quickie - Conversations with Designers Episode 184 - Michael Tumlin - Freelance Graphic Designer - Podcaster - Orlando FL.Today's guest is Michael Tumlin. He is a Freelance Graphic Designer and Podcaster as the host of Creatively Brief Podcast out of Orlando FL. During this episode we talk about:-how he comes from a creative family but originally wanted to get into architecture or marketing. -the band he started designing fan art for and what that led to. -the creative that has been a heavy influence on him. -the packaging design for a school project he created and what that meant to him. -the wall that hit h...

2020-01-2836 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 4 - Ronald Spatafore: Is it Time to Redesign the Design Industry?In this episode, I talk with Ronald Spatafore, a photographer and designer, about his work, redesigning the design industry, and more! Ronald's work blends photography and design in a way that leaves you wondering what is real and what's rendered. Make sure to check out Ronald's work on Instagram at @ronaldspatafora! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram at @CreativelyBrief and also check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already...

2020-01-221h 14

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 3 - Savannah Tumlin: Behind the Scenes of a Professional Photography BusinessIn this episode, I talk with Savannah Tumlin, a professional photographer, about how she got into photography and what running a photography business looks like on a day to day business. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes that many people don't see and we talk about all of that and more in today's episode. Make sure to check out Savannah's work here on Instagram at @savannah_leigh_photography and on her website at http://www.savannahleigh.photography/ If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on...

2020-01-1541 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 2 - Scott Fuller: Is the Era of Major Rebrands Over?In this episode, I talk with Scott Fuller, a designer, illustrator, and southern modernist and discuss his work, creativity outside of graphic design and the era of major rebrands. Make sure to check out Scott's work here: Website: https://thestudiotemporary.com/ Instagram: @studiotemporary Twitter: @studiotemporary If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a rating and review, and connect with Creatively Brief on Instagram at @CreativelyBrief and also check out my personal design work on Instagram at @MichaelTumlinDesigns! Are you looking to pick up a new skill or refine one you already have? Skillshare is the best way to l...

2020-01-081h 01

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More 1 - Is Instagram Still Relevant?In the very first episode of Creatively Brief, I introduce you to myself, Michael Tumlin, and discuss my experience with the Instagram algorithm and why I don't believe Instagram engagement matters for creatives. To stay in the loop about new episodes, make sure to follow Creatively Brief on social media @CreativelyBrief on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Also, make sure to follow my design account @MichaelTumlinDesigns. You can also use the links below to get to all the social media channels mentioned in today's episode. My Design Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltumlindesigns/ Creatively Brief Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...

2020-01-0120 min

Creatively Brief: Conversations in Graphic Design, Filmmaking, Photography, and More Creatively Brief - TrailerCreatively Brief is a podcast for creatives, by creatives. The goal of this podcast is to start a conversation with those in the creative industry about any current events in the creative field. If it’s creative, we’re talking about it. Join me as I talk to creatives in all fields to get their insights on current events in the creative industry. Make sure to use the links below to follow Creatively Brief on social media as well. My Design Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaeltumlindesigns/ Creatively Brief Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/creativelybrief/ Creatively Brief Twitter - ht...

2019-12-2300 min

The Ben Farmer Podcast A Conversation with Designer/Minimalist Michael Tumlin!HAPPY 2019 EVERYONE! I'm so excited to share this episode that has been in the making for a while! Michael Tumlin from Michael Tumlin Designs is here to talk with us about his process and being a full time creative! Check him out @michaeltumlindesigns on Instgram!

2019-01-0700 min

American Planning Association Planning the Autonomous Future: Episode 3 featuring Jeff TumlinIn the third episode of the APA Podcast series Planning the Autonomous Future, hosts Jennifer Henaghan and Kelley Coyner take stock of multiple autonomous-vehicle-focused sessions from the 2018 National Shared Mobility Summit, which took place March 12–14 in Chicago. Later on in the episode, they welcome Jeff Tumlin, principal and director of strategy at ‎Nelson\Nygaard, to the table. Jeff moderated the summit plenary session called "The (Shared) Road Ahead: An Electrified, Connected, Autonomous, and Accessible Vision of Transit," and he discussed the topic with Jennifer and Kelley, touching on what could happen if autonomous vehicles aren't shared, why we need to prio...

2018-04-1700 min