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Sessions Podcast
by SESSIONS by Another
Sessions is brought to you by Another - a creative studio based in Los Angeles. In our first three seasons, we explored the things that make brands go from good to great. For our fourth season we are looking inward. If we wanted to generalize - this is a season about purpose and the soul of what it means to do what we do. More specifically it is a series of conversations between different members on our team you never get to hear from. And though they've been in the background on our podcast, they've been defining creative for some of the biggest brands of today.At Another we launch, refine, and redefine global brands through strategic creative. Come see your story another way.
Episodes
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SE4E4 - The Foundations of Design Foundations With Chelsea and Melina
A wide ranging conversation between Founder and ECD Chelsea Matthews and Sr. Designer Melina Sweet. This episode is a bit meta - talking all about the foundations of setting design foundations. Figuring out where to start is the true task of an agency, and there are plenty of great pieces of…
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S4E3 - Overcoming Creative Blocks
What do you do when you get blocked creatively? When that last line, perfect reference image, or original idea just won't come? These are the questions our Sr. Designer Melina Sweet and former Creative Director of Content Nolan Goff discuss in this episode. Starting with tricks to overcoming...
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SE4E2 - Remixing Without Redundancy
What does true originality look like? When are you making inspired creative decisions vs. being derivative, or even worse, plagiarizing? In this episode, Founder Chelsea Matthew and Sr. Project Manager Jonathan Godinho examine how to keep an agency original, remixing creative, and how to be...
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S4 EP1 - The End in Mind - Chelsea and Micah talk about meaningful goals
And we're back with Season 4. Like all good beginnings, we are starting with the end. Or starting with the end in mind at least. In this episode, our Founder Chelsea Matthews chats with Managing Director Micah Heykoop about what meaningful goals actually look like, where our head has been at in…
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042 - Getting Your Art Out There with Steph DeAngelis
So you've been posting your art on Instagram...now what? We sat down with Steph DeAngelis, LA-based designer + illustrator who has worked with brand like Outdoor Voices, The Standard, and Man Repeller, to speak on the topic. Tune in to hear about Steph's creative journey, and her 5 tips on how to...
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041 - Maintaining the Brand Momentum with Parks Project
Thinking on how a brand maintains relevance in the market? Same for us, always. For this episode, we went to our friends over at Parks Project to speak on the topic. Listen in as Sevag Kazanci, Co-Founder of the brand, speaks to their approach to being a giveback brand, and 5 key things they do…
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040 - Out with the Taboo with Molly Hayward from Cora
Let's tackle the taboos within the women's health industry. On this episode, we chat with Molly Hayward of Cora — the brand bringing healthy and organic period care to women around the world. Listen up as we talk about Cora’s origin story, and the five ways in which the brand are working to...
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039 - Finding the Core of the Brief with Megan Amberson, Brand Strategy Director
Agency friends — we've got some pro-tips on this one! On this episode, we chat with Megan Amberson, Brand Strategy Director and campaign guru. Listen in as Megan imparts her wisdom on the campaign brief process, and talks through her five key steps to getting to the core of a campaign brief; how…
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038 - A Nice Checklist for Cannabis Brands with Charlotte Palermino of Nice Paper
High times are ahead on this episode of SESSIONS. Tune in as we chat with Charlotte Palermino of Nice Paper — the media platform focused on cannabis education and content — about the ever-growing cannabis industry, how Nice Paper is spreading the good word about weed, and the five things fresh...
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037 - Getting the Gram Together with Brandy Pham of Planoly
This episode is all about the gram. We sit down with Brandy Pham, Founder of everyone's favorite Instagram planning tool — Planoly. Listen in as Brandy chats through the beginnings of Planoly, and the five ways a brand (or person) should consider using social to establish a story + setting for...
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036 - For the Community with Sonja Rasula of Unique Markets
SESSIONS is back, and we're kicking off the fresh season with a conversation that speaks to supporting community with the Founder of Unique Markets, Sonja Rasula. Tune in as Sonja chats about the origin of the markets, how she continues to foster the growth of the community, and her five reasons...
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035 - How to Change Marketing with Rachel Halliburton
Let's talk about how you change marketing. On this episode, we chat with Rachel Halliburton, VP of Marketing at Beyond Yoga. Tune in as we talk about the evolution of the brand, what lies ahead for Beyond Yoga, and chat through Rachel’s five tactics to change marketing.
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034 - The Art of Discovery with Tappan Collective
Refresh your sense of discovery. In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Neman Nassib, Founder of Tappan Collective, about their beginnings, how they're working to stay true to their mission statement, and for Chelsea's five ways that people can continue to discover new art + artists. Tappan...
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The Riff 016 - On Team Culture
At Matte Black, "team culture" spans beyond the weekly happy hour. Tune in as Chelsea and Micah chat through the idea of company culture, and some touch points that business leaders should consider when establishing the culture for their team.
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033 - Are You Ready for Social? with Elena Hansen of SWIM Social
You've claimed the Instagram handle, but when is the right time to go live with the first post? Listen in to our conversation with Elena Hansen, Founder of social media marketing agency SWIM Social, for her five factors that show if your brand is ready (or not) for social media marketing. Learn...
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The Riff 015 - Taking Care of (Facebook) Business
Let's get down to business, with Facebook Business Manager. Tune in as Micah chats through the platform's marketing tool, breaks down it's key functions, and demystifies some of the confusion behind using the resource.
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032 - Sparking the Cannabis Conversation with Broccoli Magazine
Take a minute to light up with Broccoli Magazine, an international print publication created by and for women who love cannabis. Tune in as we chat with Anja Charbonneau Broccoli’s Founder + Creative Director, about the magazine's roots, the evolution of the cannabis industry as it becomes more...
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The Riff 014 - On Working with a Creative Team
So you've hired your first creative team to tackle the brand positioning for a fresh project - now what? On this episode of The Riff, Chelsea chats through a few tactics + guidelines to successfully making things come to life with a creative team.
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031 - Getting on Your Creative Path with Alex Tan from Mouthwash
Let's talk about the creative path, and how one should go about finding their way. Listen in as we dive into the topic with our guest, Alex Tan - photographer, co-founder of Mouthwash, and all around creative spirit, and for his five thoughts on finding yourself as a creative. Learn more about...
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030 - Coffee for the Culture with Mallory Pilcher from Stumptown
Do it for the culture. On this episode of SESSIONS, we explore how brands fuse their products with the cultures and communities around them. Enter Stumptown - the quality coffee roasters who are known for making a mark within the cities they are located. Tune in as we chat with Mallory Pilcher,...
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029 - Getting into the Spotlight with Vicky Simmons from Mean Mail
You've done the legwork, now how do you get your brand in the spotlight? On this episode, we chat with Vicky Simmons, Founder of Mean Mail. Tune in as she chats her career + growth as an Art Director, how Mean Mail came to be, and her five elements to getting your brand noticed. Learn more about...
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028 - Great Design Goes Outdoors with Happier Camper
Your next outdoor adventure just got easier thanks Happier Camper, the ultra-light travel and utility trailer. On this episode, we chat with Derek Michael - Founder of Happier Camper - about how he came to discover the company and the five ways he marries great design with great experiences.…
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The Riff 013 - A Couple of MailChimp Hacks
What's happening in your inbox, or rather, the inboxes of your audience? On this episode of The Riff, our Director of Operations breaks down 2 simple MailChimp hacks that will put the email odds in your favor.
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The Riff 012 - Let's Get Candid
Since it's uprising a few years ago, the state of influencer marketing is constantly shifting. Tune in as Chelsea and Micah chat about said changes, how we've adapted to those changes in the industry, and how Matte Black leveraging influencer in a new and exciting way - via the Candid Network....
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027 - Branding Like a Boss with Chelsea Sonsken of Bossladies
Let's discuss values - specifically, brand values. Building these are easy, but how does one make sure to include them throughout the brand on the daily? Tune in as we chat with Chelsea Sonksen of Bossladies about translating brand values into the business, and cultivating a community that stands...
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026 - Keeping the Creative Community Alive with David Sherry from Death to Stock
Don't call it your standard stock photo site - Death to Stock concentrates on creating beautiful, unique imagery for creatives to use across their platforms. In celebration of our recent collaboration with DTS, we sat down with Founder David Sherry to chat the origin of the site, and his five...
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025 - Not-So-Basic Beauty with Jackie De Jesu of SHHHOWERCAP
SHHHOWERCAP is putting the beauty basic back on the map in a way we haven't seen it before. Tune in as we chat with the Founder + Beauty Boss, Jackie De Jesu, about the roots of the brand and her five things to keep top of mind when turning a product from basic to noteworthy. Learn more about...
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024 - All About the Experience with Andrew Tyree of Coast to Costa
Coast to Costa isn't your typical travel agency. The company focuses on curating experiences that encourage travelers to veer away from the tourist traps and live like locals. Tune in as we chat with the Founder, Andrew Tyree, about the roots of the agency and his five components for creating...
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The Riff 011 - Making Momentum
This is The Riff, where Matte Black sits down between SESSIONS to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, our Director of Operations talks about the idea of "momentum brands," and how emerging brands can set themselves up to be in that lane. Read the article in the...
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023 - Always Be Building with Miki Reynolds of Grid110
Career building - how should one go finding their niche? On this episode, Miki Reynolds, Community Builder + Connector, breaks down her guide to foraging your own career path.
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022 - The Keys to Measuring Impact with Brit Gilmore of The Giving Keys
In line with our Impact Issue, we sat down to chat with a brand that's making an impact through their business. The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles. Tune in as we chat with Brit Gilmore, President of The Giving Keys, about building the brand…
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The Riff 010 - Data in Three Steps
Let's take a minute to talk about data. On this episode of The Riff, Matte Black's Director of Operations gives a data guide for people who may not be experts in the area. Tune in for a breakdown of three simple steps that will help you acquire insights about your customers.
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021 - A Guide to Hospitality by Cyndi Ramirez
What does it take to open a hospitality business in a bustling city? Our friend Cyndi Ramirez is here to share her insights. On this episode, we chat with Cyndi about her recent business Chillhouse, a salon and coffeeshop hybrid in NYC. Tune in as we chat her career history, opening Chillhouse…
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The Riff 009 - Talking About Taste
This is The Riff - a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, Matte Black Founder + Creative Director, Chelsea Matthews, talks about taste levels - making sense of what taste is, how to define your own, and a few...
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020 - Maintaining a Well-Nourished Brand with Craig from Care/of
Forgo the vitamin aisle. Care/of is the brand that let's you build daily vitamin packs made to suit your needs. Tune in as we chat Craig Elbert, Care/of's Founder, about their beginnings and the five non-negotiable factors that the team vowed to keep while building the brand.
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The Riff 008 - SESSIONS Turns One
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, Micah chats about the 1 year anniversary of the podcast - our challenges, points of differentiation, and our game plan for the next year.
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019 - Bite Sized Branding with Christina Wong from Tender Greens
In a time when "farm to table" is a staple phrase for most restaurants, how do you stand out from the crowd? Tune in as we chat with Christina Wong - Director of PR and Brand Expression at Tender Greens - about the history of the brand, crafting unique stories, and what's in store for Tender Greens.
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The Riff 007 - On Brands Making Noise at Music Festivals
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we discuss music festivals - how they've evolved, how brands have participated in the past, and how to be strategic about participating in the music...
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018 - Making and Marketing Impact Films with Christie from Picture Motion
Behind every impact story, there is a strategy. Enter Picture Motion, marketing and advocacy firm for issue driven films. Tune in as we chat with Founder Christie Marchese about the company, the strategy behind truly making an impact through storytelling, and the importance of issue-driven films…
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The Riff 006 - Playing the Gig Economy
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about the gig economy - it's highs, lows, and it's future.
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017 - Putting the Pieces Together with Christina and Maggie of Jig+Saw
Starting a new business is all about experimenting until the pieces fit together. Christina, Founder of Jig+Saw, and Maggie, Community Director, know all about it. Tune in as we chat the spaces' history, building a community amongst strangers, and why it's important to hustle instead of work.…
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016 - Brushing Up On Your Brand with Simon Enever from quip
It's the toothbrush that you've seen everywhere - quip, the functional brush with a beautiful design. Tune in as we chat with quip Founder, Simon Enever, about the history, milestones, and future for the disruptive brand. Learn more about quip: https://www.getquip.com/
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The Riff 005 - The Homogenization of Social Media
You're listening to The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about social media channels - how they're all starting to have similar functions and how we should adjust our social media content...
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The Riff 004 - Take Care of Your Customers
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, our Director of Operations chats about a brand who's doing customer service the right way.
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015 - Getting in Bed with Your Content Strategy with Rebecca Prusinowski from Parachute Home
In order for a brand to reach great heights, there's got to be a cozy cohesion between brand messaging and content. We chat with Rebecca Prusinowski, Director of Content at Parachute Home, about content strategy. Tune in as we break down building + establishing content, maintaining a disruptive...
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The Riff 003 - On Making Data Cool Again
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about a few recent campaigns by Spotify and how they're making data cool again.
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014 - A Little Niceness Goes A Long Way with Michaela d'Artois
It's always better to be nice. Michaela d'Artois puts the childhood lesson to use in her everyday life, especially when it comes to building her brand. Tune in as we chat with the Founder of Verité Published about building a brand, growing a community, and letting niceness lead the way. Learn…
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The Riff 002 - Commercial Break
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about ads from the Big Game - the recurring themes, favorites, and ones that just didn't score.
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The Riff 001 - Did You Mean...?
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between SESSIONS to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about a MailChimp campaign that has caught our eye...
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013 - The Why and the How to Make Video a Part of Your Brand Strategy with Drew Shannon
Video is on the rise. With it becoming a more prevalent form of content for brands, how does one choose how to implement it into content strategy? We chat with Drew Shannon from StyleHaul about just that. Tune in as we chat video strategy, establishing ad spend, and the methods behind using...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sessions is brought to you by Another - a creative studio based in Los Angeles. In our first three seasons, we explored the things that make brands go from good to great. For our fourth season we are looking inward. If we wanted to generalize - this is a season about purpose and the soul of what it means to do what we do. More specifically it is a series of conversations between different members on our team you never get to hear from. And though they've been in the background on our podcast, they've been defining creative for some of the biggest brands of today.At Another we launch, refine, and redefine global brands through strategic creative. Come see your story another way.
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