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Making Ways: The Art of MusicBonus Episode: Beginner's Mind with David Wain and Craig WedrenIn this bonus episode, you'll hear film / TV composer, songwriter, and singer Craig Wedren of the band Shudder to Think with director, writer, and actor David Wain of The State, Stella, and Wet Hot American Summer fame as they discuss finding inspiration and tricking yourself into a beginner's mindset.And if you missed our full episode with David and Craig, get it here:https://www.makingways.co/episodes/episode/9e516618/david-wain-and-craig-wedren-the-art-of-music-for-film-tv-and-wet-hot-american-summerHear more from Craig Wedren at http://www.craigwedren.com. See more from David Wain at https://davidwain.c...
2023-05-0704 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicZack and Sera: The Art of Sera Cahoone with illustrator Zack BolotinIn this episode, we’re joined by two of Seattle’s finest –– Americana singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone and artist Zack Bolotin. Sera played drums with the adored indie rock group, Carissa’s Wierd, and later with Band of Horses. She went on to release four solo records, two on Sub Pop, and in 2019 received a Gold Record for her work with Band of Horses. She’s toured with Indigo Girls and Dave Matthews. You might have heard Sera on KEXP or NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series or featured in the pages of Elle Magazine too. Her music is stunningly bittersweet, gr...
2023-04-2732 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicDavid Wain and Craig Wedren: The Art of Music for Film, TV, and Wet Hot American SummerWe’re talking about the art of music for film and TV with composer, songwriter, and singer Craig Wedren of the band Shudder to Think and director, writer, actor David Wain of The State, Stella, and Wet Hot American Summer fame. In this conversion, we dive into David and Craig’s lifelong friendship, the creative kindling of their days as roommates at NYU, working together on The State and films Role Models, Wanderlust, and They Came Together, and we talk all about the world of Wet Hot American Summer. We discuss Craig’s songwriting process, David’s screenwriting approach, Craig’s...
2023-04-1837 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBuilding a Dream World with Easy LifeGQ calls them “The UK’s hottest band” and after spinning their records, you’ll call them a new favorite too. Lead singer, songwriter, and frontman Murray Matravers joins the show to talk about the art of the music of Easy Life. Alongside designer and award-winning creative director for the band Charlie Drinkwater and the brilliant claymation animator and director Will Child who created the artwork for the band’s album “Maybe In Another Life…” and the captivating animated music video for the song “Dear Miss Holloway.” In this episode, you’ll learn about Murray’s focus on the process in his songwriti...
2023-04-0434 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicReplay: Khruangbin with Laura Lee and designer Nate UteschWe're hitting rewind on one of our favorite episodes! Laura Lee of Khruangbin and designer Nate Utesch discuss the stories behind the art of the band’s latest album "Mordechai." In this expansive conversation for the new Making Ways podcast, we dive into the origin story of the record and how the artwork came together as a collaboration between Laura and Nate. Laura shares her creative songwriting process and how mindfulness plays such an important part in her craft, and Nate walks us through the way he works with bands (including Smashing Pumpkins, Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, and his own el...
2023-03-291h 00
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Neil Frances: Jordan Feller, Marc Gilfry, and Their Creative FamilyNeil Frances, the LA-based electropop band comprised of Sydney-born Jordan Feller and Southern California native Marc Gilfry, join Making Ways: The Art of Music alongside their creative family to talk about how their visuals for albums, videos, and the group’s overall aesthetic come together. In this interview featuring the duo’s collaborators photographer Pia Riverola, painter John Reagan, and videographer Kyle Jetter, we talk all about the creative collaboration process, the importance of trust, and stories behind the band’s singles and debut album “There Is No Neil Frances.” We dive into the songwriting and recording process too, filming and...
2023-03-2135 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicKevin Morby and Mike Krol: Creating a Visual Universe for MusicToday we’re joined by Kevin Morby, the Kansas City-based musician and songwriter, to discuss the art of the music for his latest album “This Is a photograph” and 2020’s “Sundowner” alongside the designer for those records, the multitalented Mike Krol. “This Is a photograph” is a brilliant career-standout record for Morby who has been releasing solo records since 2013 and started off in the bands The Babies and Woods. Krol, you might know better for his fantastic garage pop albums like “Turkey” and “Power Chords,” but he’s also a highly accomplished graphic designer who has worked with Waxahatchee, Blink-182, That Dog, Snail...
2023-03-1435 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Scout Gillett: Photography, Design, and PostersIn this special twofold episode, we talk to musician and songwriter Scout Gillett, photographer and filmmaker Julie Orlick, and graphic designer and artist Ian Langehough about the visual world of Scout’s music. You’ll get a glimpse into the very old-school photography process that was used to create the cover image for “no roof no floor” –– Scout’s debut album on the Captured Tracks record label. The commitment it takes for creative collaboration to thrive. And how Ian and Scout’s friendship and common visual language unite their work together. From tintype photographer to typesetting posters and finding inspiration in op...
2023-03-0733 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Lambchop with Kurt Wagner and New FormalistsIf there’s one word that describes Lambchop, it’s reinvention. Kurt Wagner has been on an unpredictable musical journey since his first release under the moniker in the mid-90s. From “How I Quit Smoking” to “Aw Cmon,” “No You Cmon,” “Nixon,” and his latest release, the masterful “The Bible,” his albums veer from folk to gospel to electronic and all the sonic nooks and crannies in between. And the artwork that represents his music has evolved just as quickly, with each step forward, the visuals match Kurt’s fearless approach to his creative work. In this episode we’re joined by Kurt and C...
2023-02-2835 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Melvins with Buzz Osborne and Mackie Osborne“Trust the vision.” So says Buzz Osborne of the legendary band Melvins who joins the show with his creative partner of 30+ years and wife, Mackie Osborne, whose incredible portfolio includes design for Tool, Bad Religion, and Mr. Bungle. We’re talking about the seriously dark sense of humor in the band’s art and music, hardcore work ethic, and what makes for a longstanding creative partnership.Visit http://www.makingwayspodcast.com for art, episodes, show notes, blog posts, and exclusive merchandise.Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/making.ways. Host...
2023-02-2134 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Built to SpillIn this first episode of the new season, we're joined by Doug Martsch of Built to Spill and music video director Jordan Minkoff chatting about Doug's hands-off approach to creative collaboration and the hysterical backstories behind some of the band's latest videos for their newest record When The Wind Forgets Your Name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-02-1432 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicNew Season Trailer – Making Ways ReturnsNew bands! New artists! Making Ways: The Art of Music is returning with a brand new season! And we’re so excited to be joining the Weirder Together podcast network for it all. This season we’re bringing together even more bands and musicians with the visual artists they work with to talk all about the art of music and creative collaboration. Everything from band posters to album design, music videos, and stage shows –– and you’ll hear about the art of music for film, TV, and fashion too. Each episode features a custom 'gig poster' to commemorate the conversation, illustrate...
2023-01-1004 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThao Nguyen with Director Linda Mai Green: The Art of the Music Video for MarrowIn this conversation, we go deep into the art of the music for “Marrow,” the latest single from Thao & the Get Down Stay Down off the deluxe edition of their album, Temple. Thao and filmmaker Linda Mai Green discuss their collaboration for the music video for “Marrow,” the meaning behind the song, and Thao shares the influence her work as host of the podcast Song Exploder had on her overcoming creative blocks in writing the album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-03-3149 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBen Lee with Director Byron Spencer: The Art of the Music Video for Born For This Bullsh*tWhat happens when the anthem for our times meets… elf yourself? It’s the story behind the music video and song, Born For This Bullshit, with acclaimed and beloved rocker Ben Lee and the brilliant director Byron Spencer. Buckle up for a wide-ranging conversation about the music video, Ben’s upcoming 20th (?!) LP “I’m Fun” and explore why embracing your own weirdness can lead to amazing new work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-02-0339 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBonus: Creative Collaboration with Khruangbin, Bonny Light Horseman, and Ra Ra RiotWe're talking about building consensus in creative projects, how to give feedback, and the value of clearly defined roles... so much goodness in one lil' bonus episode. You'll hear from Laura Lee of Khruangbin and designer Nate Utesch, Anaïs Mitchell of Hadestown and Bonny Light Horseman with designer Aaron Denton, and Ra Ra Riot’s Mathieu Santos with designer Chris Everhart. Tune in for lessons in creative collaboration from this past season of Making Ways: The Art of Music. Hear the full episodes by subscribing today, wherever you're listening to this podcast. Follow Making Ways f...
2021-07-1125 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBecoming Yourself with Jerry Paper and animator Steve SmithWe implore you to watch the music videos for Cholla, My God, and Your Cocoon, they will most certainly blow your mind. Lucas Nathan aka Jerry Paper makes music that is chill, breezy, absurd, and as Lucas puts it: funny with a touch of sadness. Steve is one of the most talented 3D animators out there and he’s worked with Team Coco, Snapchat, and edited the TBS TV series The Dress Up Gang. Both Lucas and Steve have done various TV projects including work for Adult Swim. In this conversation, we talk about the creative collaboration between Lucas an...
2021-06-2453 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Sad13 + Speedy Ortiz with Sadie Dupuis and artist Michael DeForgeSpeedy Ortiz started off as a solo project for musician, songwriter, and poet Sadie Dupuis that quickly grew into a full band experience. Over the past several years Sadie has been experimenting with a new solo project under her own moniker of Sad13. Her latest album Haunted Painting is a loud danceable indie-pop gem that is as personal as it is relatable. Michael DeForge is a celebrated comic book artist from Toronto, Ontario, with a treasure trove of original books to his name and artwork that has been featured in The New York Times, The Believer, Bloomberg, and he’s...
2021-06-1058 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Fruit Bats: Eric D. Johnson, Annie Beedy, and Daniel MurphyIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Eric D. Johnson of Fruit Bats and Bonny Light Horseman and his wife and creative collaborator, photographer Annie Beedy, all about their work together that pairs his music with her vivid documentary-style photography. And we’re joined later in the episode by Daniel Murphy, acclaimed album designer, now residing as Art Director at Merge Records. Daniel has designed albums for Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger, Sharon Van Etten, The War On Drugs, Dinosaur Jr., and has worked with Fruit Bats on their brilliant, new album The Pet Parade. We go behind the ar...
2021-06-0350 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Art of Ra Ra RiotIn this episode, we’re joined by Mathieu Santos, bassist and founding member of the band Ra Ra Riot and Chris Everhart, the graphic designer who has worked on all their album packages, countless posters, and creative collaborations. We talk through the band’s creative approach to songwriting and what it’s like to manage so many creative voices and opinions (with 5 members of the group). We walk through all their creative adventures with Chris, his work in coming up with concepts, and the shared artistic language they’ve developed over a decade of work together. In addition to his work...
2021-05-2053 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBonny Light Horseman with Anaïs Mitchell and designer Aaron DentonAnaïs Mitchell, is a singer-songwriter, creator of the 8x Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, and 1/3 of the folk-rock supergroup and twice Grammy-nominated Bonny Light Horseman. Aaron Denton is an acclaimed poster artist and designer for music including work with Stereolab, Slowdive, Khruangbin, and… Bonny Light Horseman. In this episode, we go deep into the backstory of where art meets music for Bonny Light Horseman, Anaïs and Aaron’s unique creative processes, what they look for in a successful creative partnership, and how Aaron applies his artwork “effects pedal” to the music he loves from the bands he collaborates with....
2021-05-1357 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicHazel English with David VieiraIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Hazel English discussing her latest album “Wake UP!” with bandmate and album designer David Vieira. Hazel and David discuss working together on the album, how the packaging came together, and Hazel’s process for songwriting. You’ll hear about the themes behind “Wake UP!” and David’s approach to the handcrafted design elements he brought to the album’s packaging. His work surrounds a bold, colorful photograph of Hazel English used for the cover and shot by Janell Shirtcliff. Tune in for one of our favorite new artists in conversation about the art of music.
2021-05-0636 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicDeafheaven with George Clarke and designer Nick Steinhardt of Touché AmoréGeorge Clarke, lead singer from the band Deafheaven joins Making Ways alongside his creative collaborator, close friend, graphic designer, and musician Nick Steinhardt from the band Touché Amoré. In addition to his work with Deafheaven, Nick Steinhardt has designed packaging for popular artists like Tom Petty, Pink, Britney Spears, and the latest Paul McCartney album, McCartney III. In this conversation, we go deep into the creative process behind the music and art of Deafheaven’s album covers and overall visual aesthetic. Throughout the interview, you’re going to hear about the care and consideration that goes into every decision the ba...
2021-04-291h 08
Making Ways: The Art of MusicShamir with artist Faye OrloveSongwriter and musician Shamir Bailey and artist Faye Orlove talk about the art of the music video that Faye illustrated and animated for the song “Running” off of Shamir’s latest self-titled album. In this conversation, we get into the collaboration and connection between these two, the backstory of the video, and go deeper into both the songwriting and artmaking process. Shamir and Faye talk about the power of working with distraction (on purpose), creativity and mental health, and the downside of romanticizing the idea of the tortured rock star. Shamir even touches on some of the new music he’s b...
2021-04-221h 02
Making Ways: The Art of MusicKhruangbin with Laura Lee and designer Nate UteschLaura Lee of Khruangbin and designer Nate Utesch discuss the stories behind the art of the band’s latest album ‘Mordechai.’ In this expansive conversation for the new Making Ways podcast, we dive into the origin story of the record and how the artwork came together as a collaboration between Laura and Nate. Laura shares her creative songwriting process and how mindfulness plays such an important part in her craft, and Nate walks us through the way he works with bands (including Smashing Pumpkins, Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, and his own electronic music project called Metavari) to create incredible packages. F...
2021-04-1559 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicNada Surf with Matthew Caws and artist Melissa UngerMatthew Caws of Nada Surf and lifelong friend, artist Melissa Unger discuss the music and artwork that brings the band’s latest album ‘Never Not Together’ to life and uncover new layers behind the record’s biggest themes. In this debut episode of the new Making Ways podcast, hear about Matthew and Melissa’s creative practices, the value of ritual, what it means to catch creative fire with hot hands, and why taking a cold shower might not be such a bad idea. Follow Making Ways for stories behind the art of music. Discover Nada Surf's music at nadasurf...
2021-04-081h 00
Making Ways: The Art of MusicNew Trailer – Making Ways: The Art of MusicTune in for a special preview of the new Making Ways podcast where we're taking you behind the stories of the art of music. Host Rob Goodman interviews bands with the visual artists they collaborate with for album covers, posters, videos, and more. In conversation together about the creative process and the intersection of art and music. Get a sneak peek at upcoming episodes with Matthew Caws of Nada Surf alongside artist Melissa Unger, Laura Lee of Khruangbin with designer Nate Utesch, and longtime creative collaborators Deafheaven's George Clarke and Nick Steinhardt of Touché Amoré. All this and so much mo...
2021-04-0104 minMaking Ways: The Art of MusicIt's been a while...An update from Making Ways host and creator Rob Goodman on what he's been up to and what's next for Making Ways. With special guest interviewer Rob Meyerson of How Brands Are Built podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1711 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicExperience designer and artist Kendall Bradford live at WayfairMaking Ways is back with a brand new episode, recorded live at Wayfair HQ in Boston last fall. We sat down for a live conversation with Kendall Bradford, Senior Brand Manager, Experience & Retail Design at Wayfair, about her winding creative career path. Nowadays Kendall designs real world retail experiences for the online giant Wayfair, but before her latest career turn, she worked as a fine artist, painter, bartender, and event planner. It was in her evolution into a visual designer, window and set creative artist for Ralph Lauren, Saks, and the National Gallery of Art, where Kendall’s passion for cr...
2020-09-0141 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicSongs and Science with Heather D’Angelo of Au Revoir SimoneHeather D’Angelo used to tell her Au Revoir Simone bandmate Annie that going on tour was a pipe dream. The band, that went on to tour the world, release four full length albums, and take the stage at the Roadhouse for David Lynch’s Twin Peaks: The Return, reached indie rock heights on their own terms. In this new episode of Making Ways podcast, Heather talks about her latest creation, Carta fragrances, and the journey that brought her from musician to scientist to perfumer. Learn about the hustle it takes to follow more than one path to bring creative dream...
2019-07-0454 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Risk EpisodeMaking Ways is back with a new episode all about Risk. Tune in for tales that offer advice on breaking through, getting uncomfortable, and leaping towards the unknown. You’ll hear from past guests of the show offering tips and guidance you can apply to your creative practice and career right now. Host Rob Goodman also shares the latest risk he took in his creative career journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-04-2626 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicLearning Type with Designer Michael StinsonMichael Stinson had dreams of becoming an airplane pilot, but his imperfect eyesight led him to an entirely different path, albeit one where precision is essential. Listen to Michael’s story of discovering a career in typography, his evolution from print to digital, and how he now trains students and companies like Disney, Facebook, and Mattel, through his program TypeEd, to better understand how to use type to design brilliantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-02-0332 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicPeople I’ve Loved with Carissa PotterCarissa Potter started out making greeting cards to serve as conversation starters for difficult conversations. She’s concerned and curious about the human condition –– the deep sadness, the surprise joy, the relationship muddiness, the everyday occurrences that make our days bright and dark. Carissa and her team, also known as ‘People I’ve Loved,’ run a popular site, have published books, and make goods in search of truths that connect us all. On today’s episode, Carissa shares her journey, her struggles, and how she came to become 'People I’ve Loved.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
2019-01-0436 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicOpening Up Shop with Giselle Gyalzen from Rare DeviceGiselle Gyalzen, owner of San Francisco’s beloved art and gift shop, Rare Device, joins the show to discuss the critical decisions she made to follow her passion. Giselle moved to California from the Philippines as a teenager to attend college, built an accomplished career as a project manager for some of the world’s finest agencies, and switched gears midstream to support local creators and community with Rare Device. Giselle’s story is one of hard work, creativity, and constant evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-12-1537 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicCultivating Creativity & Community with Annie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer of 3 Fish StudiosAnnie Galvin and Eric Rewitzer discuss their path to opening 3 Fish Studios, the popular workspace and retail store in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco. This husband and wife, printmaker and painter, dynamic duo talk about their recent sabbatical in Paris, and how good business planning and real connection with their community have been essential ingredients to thriving as independent artists and small business owners. In this episode you’ll learn about what it takes to plan and run a small business, switching gears mid-career to follow your passion, how relief printmaking works, and so much more.
2018-11-241h 07
Making Ways: The Art of MusicCreative for a Reason with Industrial Designer Donald BurlockWhen Donald Burlock was a little kid and started breaking eggs to see how they worked, his mother noticed his curiosity and gave him more tools to construct and understand better. These early signs ultimately grew into a passion for designing the world around us. Donald Burlock joins the show to discuss his path to industrial design, his experiences working for IDEO, General Motors, and Coca-Cola. And Donald shares the leadership lessons he learned after running his own agency and the qualities that make for an exceptional design studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2018-11-0846 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicA Journey to Children’s Books with Jason ChinCaldecott and Sibert Honor recipient, children’s book author and illustrator, Jason Chin discusses his path to creating stories for kids that beautifully combine science and imagination for grand results. In this episode, you’ll learn how seeking out a mentor changed the course of Jason’s career, the ways reading and travel play into his inspiration, and how a great tale need only rely on one vital idea. _____ Jason Chin combines imaginative storytelling with intriguing science to create books that both enchant and educate. He is is the author and illustrator of Grand Canyon which...
2018-10-2241 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicChanging Realities with Muralist Nathan Richard PhelpsMuralist Nathan Richard Phelps discusses his road to life as an independent artist, his rough early days as a teenager, the mental break that changed the trajectory of his life, and his years of hard work as an artist and waiter. Nathan creates beautiful, massive murals that are intensely personal and vividly otherworldly. You’ll also hear about the practical dollars and cents of making a living as an independent artist and the vision that propels his work. This episode is brought to you by Soothe (https://www.soothe.com). Get $20 off your first massage wit...
2018-09-2345 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicEquity Through Art with Theo Aytchan WilliamsMaking Ways podcast welcomes dancer and artistic director of Samba Funk, Theo Aytchan Williams. Theo discusses his path from arts advocate to dancer and now artistic director for the non-profit organization focused on preserving and celebrating African Diaspora culture. From the first captivating moments Theo heard the rhythms of a drum, to the unexpected death of his mentor and the community rebuilding that followed, listen in for an amazing conversation on the power of family, music, and transformation. Plus you'll hear real world tips for navigating a creative career with a mission but without a roadmap....
2018-09-0640 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicConquering Your Dragons with Alicia LanglaisOn today’s episode we are joined by dancer, instructor, and coach Alicia Langlais. Alicia’s practice is all about conquering your fears and overcoming the demons that are holding you back from pursuing your own path, whether that be as a dancer, artist, creator, or entrepreneur. Alicia found her way back to dance after years as a school counselor and time overcoming the challenges of her early dancing days at the renowned LaGuardia Performing Arts High School aka the school that inspired Fame. Listen in to Alicia’s incredible journey and get ready to conquer your own dragons today.
2018-08-1444 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicGoing Independent with Mik GaspayArtist and designer Mik Gaspay left the steady 9 to 5 twice in his career and has learned a thing or two about being bold and going for what you want. On today’s episode of Making Ways podcast Mik shares his journey, discussing his move to Palo Alto from the Philippines at age 9, his work at Colorforms toys, what life was like as a grad student at art school while also working full time there in IT, and the moment the band Built to Spill helped light the spark to his pursuit of an independent career. Mik also offers practical advice fo...
2018-07-1746 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicDesigning for Culture with Trevor Hubbard of Butchershop AgencyOn today’s episode we are joined by the CEO and Executive Creative Director of Butchershop agency, Trevor Hubbard. You could call Trevor’s path to becoming a design leader unconventional… he went to film school, got fired from his first design job after botching a pet ad, left design school and later taught there instead, and came to starting an agency through his love of the action sports industry. Trevor runs Butchershop, an award-winning creative agency that works with organizations on reimagining culture through design. Tune in for a great story, conversation, and advice on navigating your own creati...
2018-07-0328 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicEarning Your Real World Degree with Artist Brion Nuda RoschOn today’s episode we’re joined by artist, curator, and director Brion Nuda Rosch. Brion discovered his love of art-making in the San Francisco creative community scene of the 1990s. He went on to curate art shows (even some in his apartment bathroom), make his own way as a painter by initially cutting up and recontextualizing his work, and breaking into the art world not through a MFA but by an unrelenting commitment to moving forward. Brion spends his days directing the studio program at Minnesota Street Project––helping to support the careers and creative practices for resident artists. Minne...
2018-06-2537 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicDoing More Of What You Like with Artist Brian SingerBrian Singer is a fine artist whose work includes installations, civic-minded projects, paper sculpture, and large-scale participatory experiences. Brian recently changed gears to devote his full-time attention to artwork after years of running his own agency and holding senior design roles at Facebook and Pinterest. In this episode of Making Ways, learn more about gradually carving out a career based on doing more of what you like and less of what you feel obligated to do. Brian also shares details on his new crowdfunded earthquake preparedness project, Basic Safety, and his acclaimed The 1000 Journals Project, which has been exhibited at the Sa...
2018-06-0535 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicA Career of Creative Spontaneity With Illustrator and Designer Jason SturgillDuring our recent visit to Design Week Portland, we had the awesome opportunity to meet illustrator and designer Jason Sturgill. Jason came to illustration later in his career and has flourished, sharing his journey on Instagram for fans the world over. His clients include Warby Parker, New Balance, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, and many more. Jason lives his life and career with a curiosity and bias towards openness that has inspired him to start his own record label (where he released one of Modest Mouse's first 7" records), art gallery, and more recently take on roles at Wieden+Kennedy, Nike, Dark Horse...
2018-05-2936 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicWriting It Down With Laura Whipple, CEO and Cofounder of Scout BooksMaking Ways podcast is live from Design Week Portland with Laura Whipple, the CEO and Cofounder of Scout Books. Laura shares her unlikely path to launching the company, great advice for entrepreneurs looking to get started, and she details the power of writing down your goals. She also offers listeners a closer look at what makes the Portland creative community tick (and how you can bring some of that magic to your own city or town). Thanks to Design Week Portland, Outlet PDX, and Stream PDX for making this live event and episode so special. Hosted...
2018-05-1429 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicCapturing Stories with Photographer Aundre LarrowAundre Larrow is a portrait photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. On today’s episode Aundre shares his story––from early days in Jamaica to adolescence with his supportive single mother in Florida, and the first steps that brought him into a freelance photography career. Throughout the conversation, Aundre talks about the motivation behind his work, details his latest project ‘Stories from Here,’ and discusses his year as an Adobe Creative Resident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-05-0738 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicThe Intersection of Design and Mental Health with Indhira Rojas of Anxy MagazineIndhira Rojas is the founder and creative director of Anxy Magazine, a beautifully designed Kickstarter-funded print magazine that tells the true stories of our internal lives. Indhira once called the mental health magazine, “group therapy in print.” On today’s episode Indhira discusses her path from a photography-loving student in the Dominican Republic to an esteemed designer working with some of Silicon Valley’s best-known brands. During our conversation, Indhira shares the challenges of overcoming childhood trauma and offers insights for listeners struggling to find their footing, both professionally and personally. Hear her story of leaving behind the corporate world, starting...
2018-04-3046 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicGetting Out of Your Own Way with Noah Shanok, Founder of StitcherOn today's episode we're joined by the founder of Stitcher podcasts, Noah Shanok. Noah shares his journey to starting Stitcher and how he delayed his entrepreneurial urges to sharpen his teeth first with roles at StubHub and JPMorgan Chase. Stitcher began over a decade ago and was very early to the podcasting game––arriving before the iPhone revolutionized the way we consume media. Today the company is among the world's most renowned podcasting platforms. Noah sheds light on his time as CEO of Stitcher, the pitfalls of the startup grind, and knowing when to throw in the towel. He discusses why...
2018-04-2335 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicOne Year of Making Ways: 50 Creators, Artists, and Entrepreneurs on Navigating Your Creative Career PathIt’s time to celebrate one year of Making Ways podcast! 50 creative minds, 50 career journeys, 50 compelling conversations…50 episodes. Over the past year, host, marketer, and illustrator Rob Goodman has sat down with creatives of all stripes to discuss the winding journeys to their most fulfilling careers. Our guests have navigated unexpected paths and come out on the other side to share pitfalls, lessons learned, and amazing advice. These learnings can help any creative-minded professional pursue a career that will bring them joy—and have an oversized impact on their communities too. In today’s episode, we look back at some of the i...
2018-04-1342 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRefilling Your Creative Gas Tank with Dava GuthmillerIndependent creative entrepreneur Dava Guthmiller wears many hats. As the founder and chief creative officer of branding and design agency Noise 13, she leads a mostly female team in taking on big creative projects. Dava is also the cofounder of In/Visible Talks, a conference about the creative process, and founder and CEO of Revel & Rouse, an online cannabis magazine for women. On this episode of Making Ways, Dava shares great advice on nurturing relationships and collaborations and tips on replenishing your creative energy and balancing work and life for greater success. She also discusses her pivotal, impromptu decision to leave...
2018-04-0935 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicHow Writer-Turned-Brand Strategist Miriam Stone Helped Start a Political MovementIn life, we are often so fixated on moving forward that we overlook past passions worth revisiting. On today’s episode, we chart the amazing journey of Miriam Stone. Miriam is a published memoir author who switched gears after hitting writer’s block and found a career in business and marketing as a brand strategist. After the 2016 election, Miriam harnessed her years of training for political action, cofounding Swing Left, an organization that rallies support for progressive candidates in congressional races. Listen in as Miriam shares how her mother’s passing inspired her first book, why she switched gears and went f...
2018-04-0143 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicLearning Through Osmosis With Sarah Weiner of Good Food FoundationAs a child, Sarah Weiner loved food the way other little kids might love music. Her mom would hand her a treat and she'd be an angel all afternoon. Sarah also had a fondness for raising awareness for endangered species and caring for those in need. Years later she would come to realize that her passion for food and making the world a better place could come together to help reshape the nation's food system. Today Sarah serves as Executive Director of the Good Food Foundation. On this episode of Making Ways podcast, she discusses her path from food-loving kid to...
2018-03-2340 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicCreative Business Realness with Artist Lindsay StriplingOn today’s episode, watercolor artist Lindsay Stripling gets down to brass tacks when it comes to living a life and running a business as a creative freelancer. Lindsay shares the behind the scenes challenges and realities of sustaining a creative practice, running a side hustle, and working multiple jobs as you spin up doing something that you love. Tune in to hear about Lindsay’s path to art making, her time in Santa Cruz and at San Francisco Art Institute, and how she discovered her love of painting. You’ll also learn practical tips for establishing your creative business, progra...
2018-03-0938 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRethinking Rejection with Artist Kelly InouyeKelly Inouye is a watercolor artist who runs an art space and turned a career in product design and a stack of rejection letters into a fulfilling life as a creative professional. In this episode, you'll learn how to rethink rejection, continue your education without returning to class, and get a better understanding of the factors that might make you––one day––pack up and leave your corporate job behind. Tune in for today's episode of Making Ways podcast with the talented, kind, and driven Kelly Inouye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
2018-03-0231 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicStuart Schuffman, Travel Writer and TV HostStuart Schuffman is a blogger, travel writer, author, and even hosted his own show on IFC. He's also the creator of Broke-Ass Stuart, the popular travel and culture website that got him called names like, "underground legend" by San Francisco Chronicle, "SF cult hero" by San Francisco Bay Guardian, and "chief of cheap" by Time Out New York. On today's episode Stuart talks about his path to becoming a travel writer, his work at Lonely Planet, that time he ran for mayor, and what it takes to operate an editorial site in today's media game. Stuart shares his daily challenges and d...
2018-02-2329 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicMiranda Jones, Furniture EntrepreneurMiranda Jones is cofounder of Galanter & Jones, a design and fabrication studio she runs with her brother Aaron. The company is best known for their beautiful, heated furniture. Miranda's path to the furniture business was anything but a straight line. She worked in publishing as an editor for Sunset Magazine and later for the popular website PopSugar. Earlier in her career, she spent time helping to run the San Francisco Film Society and even started her own floral design business. On this episode you'll learn about identifying compelling projects and finding people in your life whose passions could also be your...
2018-02-1635 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicLive with Jesse Genet, Cofounder and CEO of LumiJesse Genet has always had the entrepreneurial spark. In high school, she created a T-shirt printing business. Later, Jesse launched two successful Kickstarter campaigns for the sunlight-activated fabric dye Inkodye. That startup ultimately transformed into Lumi, a company reimagining packaging for commerce brands. On today’s episode, Making Ways is live at In/Visible Talks, the new conference all about the creative process. Listen in to hear Jesse’s great advice on building your tolerance for big risks, making difficult decisions, lessons on being a designer founder, her experience at Y Combinator, and so much more. The only way this conv...
2018-02-0936 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicLive with Lara McCormick, Creative DirectorOn today’s show, we are live at General Assembly with Lara McCormick, the creative director for the Exploratorium, San Francisco’s historic hands-on science museum. Lara’s path to becoming a design leader and teacher is anything but ordinary. On this episode, she shares the twists and turns of her journey with great humor and insight. Lara recounts the lessons she learned from her first steps into design with handmade flyers to earning an MFA from SVA and a degree in type from the esteemed Cooper Union later in life. She also discusses her experiences as art director for the Ne...
2018-02-0236 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicSusa Cortez, Artist and EducatorSusa Cortez joins Making Ways for an inspiring conversation about her immigration to the United States from Mexico as a teenager and the drive that compelled her to become an artist. Susa was the first in her family to go to college, earning a BFA from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in fine art from Herron School of Art and Design in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her work includes performance, sculpture, and installations that often evoke memories of her early life in La Loma, a rural town in Guanajuato, Mexico. On this episode, Susa shares moving advice about fi...
2018-01-2648 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRea Lynn de Guzman, Sculptor, Painter, ArtistOn today’s episode of Making Ways, interdisciplinary artist Rea Lynn de Guzman joins the show to talk about her artist path and her experience emigrating from the Philippines. You’ll learn the meaning behind Rea’s work and hear the stories that define her, from a not-so-everyday childhood to her separation from her family in Manila to a drawing class she took in college while studying for a business degree that began her career as an artist. Rea also talks about her time at visual arts nonprofit Root Division, celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, and its impact on her wo...
2018-01-1950 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRobert Minervini, Painter and Mural ArtistFine artist Robert Minervini joins Making Ways podcast to discuss his path to becoming a professional artist. Robert's work has been exhibited nationally and examines utopia-inspired landscapes, cityscapes, and still-life. In this episode, you'll learn more about what it's really like to make a life as an artist, the influences from film and literature Robert infuses into his work, and his time in Philadelphia at Tyler School of Art and at the San Francisco Art Institute to earn his MFA. Robert discusses his public art works and his upcoming commission for a permanent installation at San Francisco International Airport. He...
2018-01-1237 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRachelle Reichert, Artist and EducatorOn today's show, fine artist, sculptor, and art educator Rachelle Reichert talks about her path to life as an artist. Rachelle discusses the curiosities that drove her to experiment with salt as a medium for sculpture and the research and creative work she does to bring together art and ecology. All this month, we are celebrating the 15-year anniversary of visual arts non-profit Root Division. Tune in for stories from some of their amazing alumni, artists the organization has supported to further their mission of connecting creativity and community in San Francisco and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See...
2018-01-0526 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJulie Cloutier, Ceramics ArtistJulie Cloutier hails from Quebec, but has long called California home. After spending close to a decade working for small architectural firms in San Francisco, she grew restless. It wasn't until a round of layoffs finally instigated a giant sea change in her career. Julie followed an interest in ceramics to classes on nights and weekends while she worked at retail shops around the city. Soon Julie realized her next great endeavor would be away from the office and onto the potter's wheel full time. On today's episode Julie shares the winding path she took to a career as an indepen...
2017-12-1829 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicIso Rabins, Chef and EntrepreneurIso Rabins first discovered his love of foraged foods after sourcing and then selling mushrooms out of his car to restaurant owners across San Francisco. Fast-forward to today and Iso has built a business around food education and cultivating entrepreneurship. He runs the restaurant incubator Forage Kitchen, hosts communal pop-up dinners as Wild Kitchen, and offers foraging excursions through ForageSF. The renowned Underground Market he pioneered helped to transform the local food and restaurant community in the Bay Area. On today's episode, Iso discusses his passion for turning creative ideas into real businesses. You'll learn about the sharp career turns...
2017-12-0835 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicVeronica De Jesus, Artist and IllustratorOn this episode of Making Ways, fine artist, illustrator, teacher, and writer Veronica De Jesus discusses her path to life as an independent artist. Veronica shares the story of her harrowing upbringing on the road, recounts the moment in college when her inner artist was awakened, and how her acclaimed Memorial Drawings series first came to life in the impromptu window gallery of a bookstore. Tune in for a meaningful conversation about the wonders of personal reinvention, self-discovery, and community-building through the process of making and teaching art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-12-0141 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicValerie Luu and Katie Kwan, Pop-Up RestaurateursOn this episode of Making Ways podcast, we're joined by Valerie Luu and Katie Kwan, the food entrepreneurs behind the popular Vietnamese pop-up restaurant and street food catering company Rice Paper Scissors. Shortly after Valerie graduated from college and Katie found herself jobless after working as a biotech analyst––the two launched their first impromptu eatery in just three days. Since then, they've taken up a weekly residency at Mojo Cafe here in San Francisco and are hard at work on their Kickstarter-funded brick and mortar restaurant opening in 2018. Listen in to hear Valerie and Katie's advice for turning bright idea...
2017-11-1732 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicAlexandra Kenin, Marketer and Founder of Urban Hiker SFAlexandra Kenin joins the show to share how she left the corporate track to carve out her own independent path amongst the trees and parks of San Francisco as founder of Urban Hiker. Alexandra grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey before making her way to an MBA from the Wharton School. It was her time at business school that opened up the opportunity to join Google where she worked as a marketing manager for 5 years before ditching the 9 to 5 to start her own hiking company. On this episode Alexandra discusses her debut book Urban Trails: San Francisco and the...
2017-11-1031 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicPaul Madonna, Artist and WriterAs a kid, anytime Paul Madonna visited a relative's house, he made a habit out of racing for the newspapers and diving into the comic strips. It wasn't until years later, studying fine art at Carnegie Mellon, that this memory came rushing back as he realized his life's work wouldn't be in painting or illustration but rather an amalgam of words and pictures built on the foundation of the panel comics he's always loved. On this episode of Making Ways, award-winning artist and writer Paul Madonna discusses his journey and the hard work and hustle he put in for over a de...
2017-11-0357 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJames Edmondson, Type Designer and Lettering ArtistJames Edmondson discovered his passion for letters early on in life after his father brought home some calligraphy pens from the supply store. It's been an obsession ever since. Today he is an award-winning type designer, instructor, speaker, and founder of OH no Type Co. On this episode of Making Ways, James shares his path to honing in on a career designing fonts and the training, near and far, that helped catapult him to where he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-10-2733 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicGeorge McCalman, Artist and Creative DirectorOn today's episode, acclaimed artist and creative director George McCalman joins the show to discuss the creative crisis that transformed him from award-winning magazine designer to illustrator, journalist, and independent creative director. George doesn't hold back in sharing his struggles, conflicts, and philosophies on what drives him creatively, making time to mentor (himself), and not caring what people think of his work as long as it speaks to him. Learn about George's process, how he found his creative flow, and his epiphanies along the way on Making Ways podcast now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
2017-10-2044 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJeremy Fish, Artist and IllustratorToday’s episode of Making Ways features fine artist, sculptor, and commercial illustrator Jeremy Fish. Jeremy has been a mainstay of San Francisco’s art community and skateboarding scene for more than 20 years, ever since he made his way to the city from Albany, NY, to study at San Francisco Art Institute. In our conversation, Jeremy shares the challenges of living as an artist in one of America’s most expensive cities and the sense of duty he feels to bring San Francisco’s many historic landmarks and neighborhoods to life with his artwork—from his City Hall centennial project, in which h...
2017-10-1344 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicWindy Chien, Fiber Artist and WoodworkerOn this week’s episode, we’re joined by Windy Chien, an artist whose Year of Knots project captured the imaginary of collectors and fans across the world last year. Windy creates beautiful works of art with knots; she’s also known for her macramé helix lights and carved wooden spoons. Windy’s path to life as an artist might be the epitome of what this podcast is all about. Windy moved from Hawaii to San Francisco to study film, ran the historic Aquarius Records store for 14 years, then joined Apple to help manage and grow the iTunes and App stores. O...
2017-10-0636 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicBonus Episode: How to Screenprint and Block Print With Jen HewettIn this short bonus episode of Making Ways, guest Jen Hewett walks you through the process for screenprinting and block (or relief) printing. For anyone curious about the nuts and bolts of printmaking or interested in diving into producing work themselves––this three-minute bonus episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-09-2903 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJen Hewett, Printmaker and Surface DesignerOn this episode of Making Ways, we’re joined by printmaker, surface designer, author, and teacher Jen Hewett. Jen’s path is a winding one. She began her career working in education, started a stationery business, later moved into the technology world doing HR and operations for an e-learning company, and only recently began pursuing her creative passions full time. Today, Jen creates highly tactile, visually layered printed textiles for both big clients and personal commissions, and her stunning artwork has been shown in galleries around the country. She also teaches a number of popular classes, both online and in pers...
2017-09-2934 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicEpisode 25: Reflections on Six Months of Insights, Advice, and Great ConversationsIt’s the 25th episode of Making Ways podcast! Since the show began, we’ve been joined by amazing artists, founders, designers, engineers, and makers of all stripes. So at this significant quarter mark, we look back at some of the stories and advice guests have shared around fostering creativity, conquering challenges, making change, and finding flow. You’ll even hear some new insights never before aired. Listen in for conversations that will inspire you to jump over your next creative hurdle and carve out the most fulfilling career path possible. And cheers to you, dear listener, for making 25 episodes of Mak...
2017-09-2239 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicSteve Vassallo, Designer, Entrepreneur, and InvestorSteve Vassallo is a lifelong builder, maker, and designer. These days he’s helping startups design a better future as a general partner at venture capital firm Foundation Capital. From his early days playing with Legos to his time engineering products for Cisco, Nike, and BMW at renowned agency IDEO and his startup success with Immersion and Ning, Steve has always been mercilessly focused on the user––designing products, businesses, and investments around what will best impact our world. Steve is the author of the recently released The Way to Design, a thought-provoking guidebook for design-oriented entrepreneurs and anyone who wants...
2017-09-1534 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicTim Nackashi, Music Video Director and FilmmakerOn this episode of Making Ways, filmmaker Tim Nackashi joins the show to talk about his first steps into the world of film, share behind-the-scenes commentary about some of his acclaimed music videos, and deliver great advice for aspiring filmmakers. Tim is a self-taught director. He grew up playing in bands, studied painting in college, and first earned his stripes working on his documentary Dirty Work, executive produced by Ed Norton. Over the years, Tim has created visually groundbreaking, often high-concept music videos for OK Go, Maroon 5, Death Cab for Cutie, TV on the Radio, Craig Wedren, and many more...
2017-09-0844 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicKimberly Bryant, Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls CodeOn this episode of Making Ways, the podcast all about the unexpected paths to a creative career, host Rob Goodman is joined by Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code. Kimberly’s path to starting the organization was anything but a straight shot. After an illustrious career in engineering spent working for Genentech, Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Merck, and Pfizer, among others, she was drawn to launch Black Girls Code after seeing her daughter face the same challenges Kimberly confronted as a young woman of color interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Knowing that she co...
2017-08-1843 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicMichelle Mansour, Artist, Educator, and Executive Director of Root DivisionAs the executive director of Root Division, a San Francisco-based visual arts nonprofit that connects creativity and community through education, exhibitions, and studio space, fine artist Michelle Mansour has dedicated much of her professional life to helping artists thrive and cultivate their work. Her own paintings investigate the interior world of the body and the overlapping realms of science and metaphysics. Listen in to hear Michelle’s journey to joining Root Division, what her role leading the organization entails, the difficult times the team has faced and overcome, success stories from artists who have gone through the program, and what Mi...
2017-08-1136 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicSamantha Hahn, Fashion Illustrator and Creative DirectorSamantha Hahn started working nine-to-five for a magazine right out of college, a job she thought she would love. But the office grind didn’t suite her, so she quickly began plotting a course that would one day lead her to a freelance commercial art career as a fashion illustrator. Today, Samantha’s clients include Marc Jacobs, Teen Vogue, Glamour, Elle, Marie Claire, and quarterlane books. On this episode of Making Ways, this acclaimed artist talks about her unlikely path to an independent career, her time as a teacher, and the moment she went all in as a freelancer during materni...
2017-08-0435 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicGregg Schigiel, CartoonistGregg Schigiel decided he wanted to draw comic books when he was in elementary school. Although most people don’t make such important career decisions at that young an age, Gregg has doggedly pursued his goal ever since those days spent drawing characters on the chalkboard. Through a blend of his amazing talent, hard work, and some friendly faces he’s met along the way, Gregg has charted a course as a freelance cartoonist working at Marvel Comics and Nickelodeon, among others. He later went on to draw for SpongeBob Comics and recently published his own middle-grade graphic novel, Pix, with...
2017-07-2837 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicArianna Orland, Design ConsultantOn this week’s episode of Making Ways, you’ll hear the extraordinary, unexpected, and still unfolding path of freelance design consultant Arianna Orland, whose career has taken her from Friendster to Zynga to recent clients Twitter, NerdWallet, and Mozilla. Arianna didn’t set out to live her life as a designer, but as she followed her internal compass, it became evident she was meant for design, teaching, and helping teams reshape their organizations through creative means. Arianna joins the podcast to discuss the early pivotal moments in her career, share advice for emerging creatives today, and explain the backstory to In...
2017-07-2132 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJosette Melchor, Founder of Gray Area Foundation for the ArtsJosette Melchor operates best in a space loosely defined and without labels, hence the name of the nonprofit she founded, Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, which is dedicated to applying art and technology to create social and civic impact. On this episode of Making Ways, Josette talks about her unconventional upbringing in the desert of Indio, California (best known for hosting the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival), the moment as a late teen she discovered her passion for art, how Gray Area came to be, and the collaborations with local artists, technologists, and tech giants that keep each...
2017-07-1430 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicShanna Tellerman, Founder and CEO of ModsyShanna Tellerman hasn’t approached her career with a game plan in mind; instead, she’s been on a journey to pursue the opportunities she is most passionate about, the things she can’t not do, which may account for her love of both the engineering and design aspects of business and product development. On this episode of Making Ways, Shanna recounts her path from art-loving teenager to engineer enthralled with the potential of 3D design and development. After receiving her master’s degree and BFA at Carnegie Mellon, where she studied under the now-famous Last Lecture professor Randy Pausch, Shanna st...
2017-07-0733 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicErik Marinovich, Lettering Artist and DesignerThis week on Making Ways we’re live at San Francisco Design Week with acclaimed hand-lettering artist and designer Erik Marinovich. Based in San Francisco, Erik is a founding member of Friends of Type and the workspace Title Case. He has worked with big brands like Nike, Target, and Google as well as smaller clients including his neighborhood shops in San Francisco’s Mission District. In a wide-ranging conversation, Erik shares his early creative inspirations, the passion for making his own mark that drove him to a career as a freelancer, and his advice for artists and designers looking to get...
2017-06-2330 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicKatie O’Brien, Experience Design LeaderOn this week’s episode, design leader and vice president of creative at brand experience agency FreemanXP Katie O’Brien joins the show for some real talk on the life of a creative captain. Katie discusses her every-which-way path in design, which led her to ultimately tackle events and live experiences, and the life-shaking moments that rocked her free of a narrower, more control-oriented mindset toward a career flow that has taken her to some of the top agencies in the world, where she delivers the creative goods for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and today’s best brands, all while approaching every p...
2017-06-1633 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicScott Kirschenbaum, Documentary FilmmakerAt first glance, the life of a film director might seem glamorous and otherworldly. But Scott Kirschenbaum has chosen a path that is as real, raw, and of the earth as you can get. On this week’s episode of Making Ways, Scott talks about how he left mainstream screenwriting behind for the pursuit of cause-driven documentaries like his upcoming film Of Woman Born, an intimate depiction of one woman’s labor and birth of her child, and the Alzheimer's documentary You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t, which aired nationally on PBS. You’ll hear abo...
2017-06-0931 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJohn Yi, Entrepreneur and Product LeaderOn this episode of Making Ways, product leader, entrepreneur, founder, and military veteran John Yi shares the story of his unlikely path to working in tech, starting his own companies, joining Facebook in its early days, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership along the way. John also discusses his time in the military and how he came to open Code and Canvas—a workspace for both artists and technologists—and gives his best shot at explaining bitcoin and his exciting work today at Coinbase. Tune in for a great conversation and insights from one of my mentors John Yi.
2017-06-0231 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRavi Krishnaswami, Commercial Composer You might not have heard of award-winning commercial composer Ravi Krishnaswami, but you have likely heard his music in your favorite TV shows and video games. Ravi joins Making Ways to talk about creating tunes for Super Bowl commercials and best-selling video games, his challenges in college, and his first steps into the music industry. Along the way, Ravi shares the passions that fuel his creativity, like his songwriting as a solo artist, performing in The Smiths tribute band The Sons & Heirs, and mentoring students in music composition at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Hosted o...
2017-05-1928 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicTara Donne, Travel and Lifestyle PhotographerTara Donne joins Making Ways to talk all about her journey from a food-loving kid in the wilds of Connecticut to a travel, food, and lifestyle photographer touring the world shooting for some of the most esteemed magazines and culinary brands. Listen in to hear how Tara captures breathtaking images that bring moments in time to life for clients, the catalysts that led her to embark on a freelance career after a successful run as a photo editor, and what she’s learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-1229 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicAndy Whelan, Career CoachCareer coach and mentor Andy Whelan joins Making Ways to talk all about his path from pre-med student to Second City comic, how he turned a side hustle doing building maintenance into a full-fledged business in New York City, and his realization that his passion for performing and helping people was perfectly suited for teaching and professional development. This episode is also chock-full of advice for anyone looking to jump-start their career or switch tracks midstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-0527 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicTyler Hurd, Virtual Reality AnimatorVirtual reality animator and interactive music video artist Tyler Hurd joins Making Ways to talk all about his journey from video game designer to award-winning VR pioneer, lauded by Sundance, Tribeca, Wired, and more. Tyler creates hyperrealities in VR meant to stimulate all the senses and elevate music to a full-body, emotionally transformative experience. Listen in to hear about Tyler’s early inspiration with Toy Story, the near decade he spent at video game studio Double Fine Productions, the hurdles he faced while pursing a music video career in New York City, how he overcame his fears in releasing his fi...
2017-04-2827 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicCraig Winslow, Projection Mapping DesignerProjection mapping designer and artist Craig Winslow joins Making Ways to discuss the illuminating work that has become his passion, the Kickstarter campaign that turned his cross-country trip into an art project, and his series Light Capsules, which he developed during a year-long creative residency with Adobe. Listen in to learn all about projection mapping (a different kind of augmented reality), the breakout project that took Craig from designing shoes to shaping spaces with light, and the experimenting Craig pursued early in high school and college that ultimately laid the groundwork for his unique skillset today. Hosted on Aca...
2017-04-2128 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicLana Porcello and Dave Muller, RestaurateursBuilding and running a successful restaurant is no small feat. In today’s episode, Lana Porcello and Dave Muller share the creative path that led them to launch Outerlands, one of San Francisco’s most acclaimed culinary venues. During our wide-ranging conversation, Lana and Dave share their unique approach to realizing a creative project, the way feeling drives their goal setting, the passions that energize them as artists and musicians, and the advice they give to emerging entrepreneurs. And in a brief how-to, Dave also lets us in on the bread-making wonderment behind his addictive recipe. Get to know this marr...
2017-04-1432 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicAlexis Joseph, Watercolor Paint Maker and EntrepreneurWatercolor paint maker, artist, and store owner Alexis Joseph joins Making Ways to discuss her journey from making childhood art projects to her studies in architecture and graphic design and shares the chance visit to a store in Berlin that ignited her passion for pigment, leading her to create her very own paints. Listen to learn how Alexis brings her focus on process to her art, business, and everyday life and how you can apply this approach as you pursue any creative or business endeavor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-04-0727 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicJames Tucker, Artist and Letterpress PrinterJames Tucker, artist and letterpress printmaker, joins Making Ways to discuss how he came to open up his own shop, The Aesthetic Union, his bumpy academic days in high school, how a vocational graphic design school opened up a world of opportunity for him, and the very first steps he took in his career that, with persistence (and a little luck), eventually led him down the right path. James also fills us in on the year he spent living on a boat in the San Francisco Bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-3130 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicSara Remington, Food and Travel PhotographerAcclaimed food and lifestyle photographer Sara Remington, whose clients include the New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, Ogilvy, Häagen-Dazs, and Starbucks, joins the show to talk all about the love of her life: photography. If you’ve ever been curious about what it takes to be a professional shot-taker, the reality of running a creative business, or how to turn your Instagram habit into a check-cashing career (hint: it takes a lot of work), tune in for a conversation filled with a lot of laughs and important lessons as Sara takes us down the winding path she traveled as she...
2017-03-2331 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicRob Meyerson, Brand Strategist and Naming ExpertIf you’ve ever wondered what goes into building a brand or a career as a namer, tune in to episode two for an inspiring story from our very special guest, Rob Meyerson, principal and founder of brand strategy agency Heirloom. Rob joins the show to talk about his journey to becoming a naming and brand specialist, ditching the “family business” in academia for a professional life working at some of the world’s top agencies, living in China, and what inspired him to leave the corporate world to start his own creative shop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2017-03-2330 min
Making Ways: The Art of MusicTom Censani, Director of Product Design at EventbriteIn our very first episode, Tom Censani, director of product design at Eventbrite, talks about his challenge in choosing an academic lane in college, his transition from developer to designer, and the tough lessons he learned as he moved from an individual contributor to a manager. Tom’s openness to finding the right path (and his love for video games) will inspire anyone looking to build a career in design or change gears after college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-2234 minMaking Ways: The Art of MusicWelcome to Making WaysA special preview of Making Ways, a weekly conversation exploring the unexpected paths to a creative career. Subscribe now to hear new episodes coming soon. Hosted by marketer and artist Rob Goodman, whose own career has taken him from illustrating for Ben Folds to marketing at Google, Making Ways features guests from the world of art, business, music, technology, marketing, and design talking about the winding roads they have traveled on their journey to success. Whether you’re pursuing your dream job, seeking mentorship, or simply want to hear from others who are thriving in creative fields, Maki...
2017-03-2200 min