A Podcast for Creatives

Many people have started the year by making resolutions that involve cutting back on or eliminating social media from their lives. In this episode, Michelle and Steve analyze this concept and discuss the pros and cons of limiting social media use. They share how the inception of social media has had an impact on their lives and careers, and also speculate about what kind of changes it will bring to our futures. This thought-provoking discussion will likely leave you choosing sides: has social media hurt, or helped us as a society?

“I can’t do that. Someone else already did it.”

Just stop.

Working in a creative field, we’re constantly looking for and coming across things that inspire us. It’s important to remember that there are no original ideas. You can very often trace an element back to somebody else’s design or concept.

In this episode, Michelle and Steve discuss the principles of Good Theft vs Bad Theft. They spend time discussing personal examples of when they’ve had work stolen from them, and how that impacted them. They also look at examples from pop culture of Good Theft, and how if you’re doing it right, you’re actually standing on the shoulders of your peers, while also making a name for your work.

Also, if you’re a Billy Joel fan, you’re going to want to listen to this.

“I can’t do that. Someone else already did it.”

Criticism is inevitable for creatives in any field because art is subjective. As creators, we have the choice: share our thoughts and expressions with the world— or do and say nothing.

In this episode, Michelle and Steve discuss some of the challenges that they’ve faced when it comes to being criticized. Steve shares his experiences in working with a creative team, and knowing when to fight your battles. Michelle realizes how much criticism has shaped her style, and recounts the ups and downs of being a design student.

The episode concludes with a lesson in moving forward, and why we should never be like Mike Brady.