Guest Interview: Shawn Rourk – Part 1

Episode 11 of the Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife podcast, hosted by Eva Foussat and Danielle Salley, titled "Guest Interview: Shawn Rourk – Part 1" was published on November 12, 2024 and runs 46 minutes.

November 12, 2024 ·46m · Ghost Boss: Stories About the Freelance Afterlife

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In this two-part conversation, Danielle and Eva interview Shawn Rourk, the Founder / Creative Director of Runnels & Rourk and the Co-Founder of Humanoid Games, the creator of IDENTECO. They reflect on their college experiences at the University of South Carolina and the evolving fields of journalism and design. They discuss the importance of storytelling in their work and how design education has adapted to new technologies. Shawn shares insights from his career at Amazon, including his contributions to NASA’s Artemis 1 mission and his role in developing Alexa for space. Together, they explore the intersections of music, technology, and space exploration, emphasizing the significance of inclusion and the need to inspire future generations. Their conversation highlights the value of mentorship, accessibility in technology, and the importance of human connection in creative careers.Be part of the conversation – follow us @ghostbosspodcast on Instagram!Follow Shawn:@themalloman@runnelsandrourkhttps://www.runnelsandrourk.com/https://www.playidenteco.com/

Episode Description

In this two-part conversation, Danielle and Eva interview Shawn Rourk, the Founder / Creative Director of Runnels & Rourk and the Co-Founder of Humanoid Games, the creator of IDENTECO. They reflect on their college experiences at the University of South Carolina and the evolving fields of journalism and design. They discuss the importance of storytelling in their work and how design education has adapted to new technologies. Shawn shares insights from his career at Amazon, including his contributions to NASA’s Artemis 1 mission and his role in developing Alexa for space. Together, they explore the intersections of music, technology, and space exploration, emphasizing the significance of inclusion and the need to inspire future generations. Their conversation highlights the value of mentorship, accessibility in technology, and the importance of human connection in creative careers.

Be part of the conversation – follow us @ghostbosspodcast on Instagram!

Follow Shawn:

@runnelsandrourk

https://www.runnelsandrourk.com/

https://www.playidenteco.com/

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