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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 39 episodes
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Exclusive conversations with top professionals in the creative industry. Recorded live in the Adobe Creative Career Discord.
Unknown Host hosts Spotlight Sessions, a business show with 39 episodes published.
Multidisciplinary creative Collinx Mondesir shares how his background in psychology informs a human-centered design practice rooted in emotion, empathy, and storytelling, and why those skills matter more than ever in the
Branding consultant, art director, and graphic designer Jamie Victor returns to the show to provide more insight on what it takes to be successful as a full-time freelancer. ---- Visit Jamie's website or connect with h
Multidisciplinary artist and creative director Tammy Lovin shares how she blends 3D, CGI/VFX, and AI-driven visual production to create high-impact work for global brands and stand out in a rapidly evolving creative indu
Bay Backner, Head of Live Experiences for Decentraland and Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies at Berklee College of Music's European campus, shares insights on virtual worlds, creative community, and her role a
Comic book illustrator, concept artist, and art director David Nakayama shares insights from his work on Marvel and DC titles like X-Men, Spider-Man, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn, along with his journey from video games to
Brian Thompson, writer, creative director, and Content Manager at CreativeMornings , shares lessons on craft, collaboration, navigating fear and failure, and sustaining meaningful work over time. ---- Visit Brian's websi
Multidisciplinary artist and Senior Visual Designer at Adobe, Gabriela Iancu shares how her work, screened on NASA TV and aboard the International Space Station, blends art, design, AI, and storytelling to explore our re
LA-based collage artist and designer Julia Walck shares her transition from working with companies like Ticketmaster, Output, and Yami to building a full-time creative business with work published and sold internationall
Artist and designer Steven Overturf shares lessons from building large-scale creative work with the Houston Texans and LA Galaxy, and what it takes to build a career rooted in people and purpose. --- Visit Steven's creat
Lettering artist and brand designer, Chelsie Tamms, shares an honest look at running a small business, including wholesale, passion projects, navigating chronic illness, and filtering out advice that doesn’t actually ser
Joseph Soto, the Director of Art and Brand at Nickerson and President-Elect of the AIGA Los Angeles, discusses creative leadership, the power of mentorship, and navigating the business side of design. ---- Connect with J
Senior designer Tara McCormack shares what it's like designing for entertainment and live sports, from NBCUniversal to FIFA World Cup 2026, while reflecting on community, mentorship, and finding inspiration beyond the sc
Founder and Executive Creative Director of Analogue, Barry Darnell shares how he built a studio by taking risks early, creating his own opportunities, mentoring new talent, and empowering young creatives to drive their o
Designer and Adobe Creative Apprentice Julia Heatherly traces her journey from indie game development to attending ArtCenter to now working at Rhythm Agency, revealing how curiosity, experimentation, and her signature "W
CBU professor, commercial photographer, and agency partner Christopher Kern explores how education, mentorship, and collaboration equip the next generation of visual storytellers to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Former NASA engineer turned multimedia artist Tanya Gupta shares how she left a career in space for the creative world, blending technology, fashion, and imagination to build a uniquely vibrant creative practice. ---- Vi
Designer and strategist Brady Patterson shares how he went from designing for the San Francisco 49ers, USC Athletics, Hulu, and Fox Sports to launching his own studio after a layoff, building a creative career fueled by
Rafael Espinal, President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union , shares how he’s working to protect, support, and empower independent workers in today’s ever-evolving economy. ---- Connect with Rafael on Lin
Developer and designer Jason Vaughan shares his unique career path, from coding for GEICO to developing for DARPA within the Department of Defense, and how running his lawn-care business, The Turf Nerd, helps him stay gr
Returning guest Timothy Schmidt shares how his career has developed, what it takes to break into UX design, and insights from his work as Director of Design Operations at Mastercard. ---- Connect with Tim on LinkedI
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