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Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery

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To bring value to creatives throughout the advertising, editorial, and entertainment industry through interviews with individuals (i.e. art producers, art directors, photographers, assistants, publicist, photo directors, fashion editors, account managers, etc..) sharing their knowledge and practical experiences.

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Episodes

  1. #15 Not Letting Fear Drive Us - Marcus Smith

    This week I get to speak with Marcus Smith about his incredible creative journey as a freelance photographer. He has worked with several iconic brands in his 7 year career; Nike, Adidas, Apple, ESPN, Reebok, GQ just to name a few. Art has always been a part of his life, but photography was not...

  2. #14 Doing It Different - Gentry Humphrey

    This week I get to speak with Gentry Humphrey about his incredible career at one of the most iconic brands ever, Nike - Jordan Brand. He was there in the beginning and has spent over 25 years doing it different making some of the most significant impacts on culture. He dreamed of being in the NBA...

  3. #13 Pushing Through Resistance - Taj Tashombe, Cassidy Blackwell, Dhane Scotti, Daryl Butler

    An incredible talk with four dynamic creatives who have built a career pushing through resistance and are currently rockstars at Google, AirBnB, HP, and Oakland Athletics.

  4. #12 You Can Make Excuses, Or You Can Just Do It - Eddie Francis

    In this episode, Eddie takes us on his personal journey from janitor to successful radio personality and how he found himself working with some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. Despite losing his job and overcoming an addiction to alcohol, he continued to preserve…

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  5. #11 One Brick At A Time - Erik Umphery

    Sharing my journey from working in Corporate America to becoming a commercial photographer. The ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and challenges I've faced.

  6. #10 What Would Happen If I Was Shameless For A Year - Maya "Shameless" Washington

    This episode I get to speak with Maya "Shameless" Washington about her journey to becoming a successful creative. She never allowed others to define her story.

  7. #09 Jump & Develop Your Wings As You Fall - Elton Anderson

    This episode I get to speak with Elton Anderson Jr about his journey from Corporate America to becoming a successful creative/commercial photographer. His career is a series of twists and turns that continue to evolve and inspire others to live in a place of gratitude. Elton's mantra is a quote I...

  8. #08 If It’s Your Life & it's Your Journey You Own It - Maurice Marable

    This week I get to speak with Maurice "Mo" Marable about his remarkable career and how he has been able to continue to reinvent himself. Mo has pivoted several times throughout his career always leaving his mark throughout his journey. Mo was first generation college student that had to tell his...

  9. #07 Sell It, Account For It And Tell Stories About It With Daryl Butler

    This week I get to speak with Daryl Butler about his inspiring journey that started in finance to know working in marketing with some of the most influential brands and personalities in the world. Daryl's career has included stops at Boost Mobile, Nike, Jordan and now Director of Marketing at…

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  10. #06 I've Always Been Myself With Kendrick Reid

    This week I get to speak with Kendrick Reid about his incredible career and how being himself has allowed others to identify the confidence that he possess which made it easy for networks to trust him to launch major rebranding campaigns. We talk about is tireless work ethic and unique ability to...

  11. #05 I Worked To Get Here - Kahlana Barfield Brown

    This week I get to speak with Kahlana Barfield-Brown about her journey from an intern living in NYC making $15 a day to becoming the fashion and beauty editor at large for Instyle Magazine. She shares so many stories about the grind and challenges she had to overcome to make it to where she is now.

  12. #04 What Is The Narrative I'm Creating For My Life

    This week I speak with Dhane Scotti, EVP of Global Business at McCann and he discuss his incredible journey from intern to EVP at one of the largest advertising agencies before turning 35. Dhane discusses diversity in advertising, the benefits of differentiating yourself, and looking at your life...

  13. #03 It Can't Be That Hard With Lori Hall

    This week I speak with Lori Hall, SVP of Marking at TVone and she provides an incredible amount of insight into how she was able to go from production assistant to SVP in only 12 years. She shares different challenges she’s faced, endless advice on trusting yourself and being open to pivoting…

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  14. #02 If It Doesn't Keep You Up At Night With James Bland

    In this episode we will talk about how your success is not only connected to your skill set but also timing, signs that let you know you are on the right path, how to push through to the finish line even when you are discouraged and not being afraid to try things.

  15. #01 It's All About Relationships with Cali Capodici

    In this episode we will talk about overcoming challenges, the importance of mentors, building and valuing strong relationships, learning from a 14K mistake, and the need for photographers to be a triple threat to win jobs.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

To bring value to creatives throughout the advertising, editorial, and entertainment industry through interviews with individuals (i.e. art producers, art directors, photographers, assistants, publicist, photo directors, fashion editors, account managers, etc..) sharing their knowledge and practical experiences.

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To bring value to creatives throughout the advertising, editorial, and entertainment industry through interviews with individuals (i.e. art producers, art directors, photographers, assistants, publicist, photo directors, fashion editors, account managers, etc..) sharing their knowledge and...

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