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The Creative Athlete
by Chris Garcia
The Creative Athlete
Episodes
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Ep 18 | Mekale Jackson, Under Armour
Join us for Episode 18, where CDG and Ross sit down with Mekale Jackson, Senior Director, Global Social Media Strategy for Under Armour. Mekale breaks down the grind it took to break into the sports industry, his philosophy on building relationships, what he looks for when collaborating with...
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Ep 17 | Vince Caffiero, Tampa Bay Rays
In today's episode, CDG and Ross sit down with Vince Caffiero, Art Director for the Tampa Bay Rays. Vince talks through paying your dues, managing a large team, project management, what exactly is an art director, creation of their city connect jersey, and more. You don't want to miss this…
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Ep 16 | Dan Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
In episode 16, CDG and Ross are joined with Dan Brown, Creative Services Manager for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dan walks us through his wild start in sports, being efficient on small creative teams, the importance of speaking up, and continuing to grind even when you're at the top. This guy drops...
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Ep 15 | Christine Zambetti, Tenneessee Titans
In our first ever recording in front of a live audience, CDG and Ross sit down with Christine Zambetti, Design Director for the Tennessee Titans. Christine shares her wisdom on getting new creative projects approved, finding inspiration, the importance of a mentor, building the creative for a new...
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Ep 14 | What is "Creative Athlete" + Everything MLC Connect 2024
In today’s episode, CDG, Ross and Sarah are breaking down what the phrase “Creative Athlete” really means and how it could be interpreted differently for each creative. We’re also giving away all of the juicy details about MLC Connect 2024. The city, the vibes, the mixers, the speakers — We’re...
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Ep 13 | Todd Radom, "Toddfather", Part 2
Todd Radom - The Toddfather - joins for part two of this series of The Creative Athlete Podcast. Todd is a legendary designer and illustrator whose work is used by many of today's pro sports teams. In this episode we dive deeper into Todd's creative processes and beliefs, the simplification of...
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Ep 12 | Todd Radom, "Toddfather", Part 1
Todd Radom - The Toddfather - joins on this two part series of The Creative Athlete Podcast. Todd is a designer and illustrator who is responsible for many of the most visible brands and logos used by professional sports teams across America. His designs include multiple Super Bowl logos, NBA and...
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Ep 11 | Donald Page, Tennesse Titans
Donald Page, Director of Team Photography for the Tennessee Titans, joins us on today's episode of The Creative Athlete Podcast. Donald shares his story on working his way up as a photographer, how he manages the photo team on game days, his approach to make the audience feel and see something...
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Ep 10 | Evita Ortiz, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Today's guest joins us from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Senior Graphic Designer, Evita Ortiz. Evita's unique background, outside-the-box thinking, and intentional collaboration has morphed her into a true leader and insightful designer. Listen in as we pick her brain about leading creative…
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Ep 9 | DJ Skee, DJ & Entrepreneur
In Nashville, DJ Skee took a break from catching fly balls at our After Party to chat with us on Episode 9 of The Creative Athlete Podcast. He has built an empire by consistently identifying trends in music, sport, and culture and works with major sports teams across the country. Listen in on…
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Ep 8 | Rob Zilla III, Vector Art Monster
Rob Zilla III joined us in Nashville as a main stage speaker and on Episode 8 of The Creative Athlete Podcast. He is an award-winning artist, illustrator, and educator and has worked with countless teams across the country. Listen in on this conversation where we dive into what prompted the name...
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Ep 7 | Ashley Strauss, Detroit Lions
Ashley Strauss joins us on Episode 7 of The Creative Athlete Podcast. She has an extensive background in the sports industry and now leads the charge as Creative Director at her home-town Detroit Lions. Join us as we pick her brain about being a former collegiate athlete, managing a creative…
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Ep 6 | 5 Ways Creative Drives Revenue
Today we're tackling the hot take - creative departments are revenue departments. Sit down with CDG and Ross as they walk through five of the many ways that creative helps drive revenue for the organization, from their own personal experiences. This episode will give you a new perspective on the...
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Ep 5 | "15 different schools, 28 different sports"
Our special guest on Episode 5 of The Creative Athlete Podcast is Ashely Popovich, Assistant Director of Creative Design for the Atlantic Coast Conference. CDG, Ross, and Ashley chat about topics such as creating for a major conference, merging different art mediums, and learning to take time for...
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Ep 4 | MLC Connect Day Two
CDG and Ross catch up after returning home from MLC Connect in Nashville to recap Day Two at Nissan Stadium. The lineup included artists like Matt Lehman, Rob Zilla III, DJ Skee, and Jeremy Cowart. They all left us inspired and ready to put new skills into practice. Registration for 2024 is now...
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Ep 3 | MLC Connect Day One
CDG and Ross sit down after day one of MLC Connect in Nashville, Tennessee to recap the mega talent that hit the stage at Nissan Stadium. The lineup included creative leaders from the Titans, Adobe, University of Kentucky, the Predators, Absolutely Ridiculous, the NFL, Learfield, and more. The...
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Ep 2 | "They don't teach you that in design school"
Our west coast tour took us to Chase Center and Oracle Park, home of the world champion Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants. We sat down with two of the most tenured creative leaders in pro sports. Their experiences and wisdom helped shine some light on topics such as staying humble as...
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Ep 1 | "I'd work for him"
We kick things off in the Bay Area after sitting down with some West Coast creative juggernauts from UC Berkeley, San Jose State, and the San Francisco 49ers. Each of their stories provides unique insight into topics that explain what it takes to break into this industry, pushing the boundaries…
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