EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 1H 10M
From Dove to Democracy: A Creative's Unexpected Pivot to Local Politics
from Ugly, Irresponsible, & Childish · host Jeremy Baka and Marc Levy
On this episode of Ugly, Irresponsible, and Childish, hosts Marc Levy and Jeremy Baka talk with Howard Pulchin about the messy, rewarding overlap between creativity and public service. They dig into Howard’s front-row role in the Dove Real Beauty work, the ongoing fights over creative credit, and the career shift that led him to run for and win a local office in Northwest Connecticut. The conversation moves from practical campaign lessons—positive messaging, persistence, and grassroots organizing—to bigger industry critiques about who gets to be called "creative" and the limits of agency structures. Takeaways center on putting people first, fostering intergenerational curiosity, and using creative skills to build community and meaningful change.
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On this episode of Ugly, Irresponsible, and Childish, hosts Marc Levy and Jeremy Baka talk with Howard Pulchin about the messy, rewarding overlap between creativity and public service. They dig into Howard’s front-row role in the Dove Real Beauty work, the ongoing fights over creative credit, and the career shift that led him to run for and win a local office in Northwest Connecticut. The conversation moves from practical campaign lessons—positive messaging, persistence, and grassroots organizing—to bigger industry critiques about who gets to be called "creative" and the limits of agency structures. Takeaways center on putting people first, fostering intergenerational curiosity, and using creative skills to build community and meaningful change.
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