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After the Jump episodes

October 15, 2012 Episode 21: Todd Selby
Grace Bonney sits down with photographer, artist, and author Todd Selby on this week’s episode of After the Jump. Todd has made a name for himself by documenting people and their personalities in their own homes. Todd is also notable for his websites, TheSelby.com and EdibleSelby.com, and his recent book, also called Edible Selby. Tune into this episode to hear Grace and Todd discuss the role of film and video in the realm of photography, how to make subjects comfortable in front of the camera, and his background in art and hand-lettering. Todd explains his transition from the fashion and lifestyle world to photographing chefs and restaurants. Todd also talks about his admiration for the DIY aesthetic, and the passion of food professionals. This episode has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.

“The way that I came into this was not from a design or architecture perspective… I’m a lot more personality-driven. I’ve always been looking for big personalities and spaces, so I think I’m coming from a different viewpoint.” [5:40]
“I think that a big movement in the food world, as well as with interiors, is the DIY movement… There’s a lot variation within that- it’s the opposite of mass-produced.” [28:50]
— Todd Selby on After the Jump
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32 min
October 08, 2012 Episode 20: Becoming Your Brand
On today’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is once again joined by Design*Sponge’s managing editor Amy Azzarito to discuss becoming your own brand. Tune in to hear Grace and Amy list some of the the “dos & don’ts” of branding yourself. Learn about the different steps to take in order to personalize and get visibility for your business. Create a mission statement and work on your elevator pitch! Hear about the importance of focus and expertise to make your creative work stand out! Learn to navigate the tricky world of self-promotion; how can you get the word out about your business without seeming self-absorbed? Grace and Amy help you stay organized and work on the logistics of your own personal business image! This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.

One of the most important things about being an expert is that you never want to stop learning. Even if this is your field of expertise, you’re always going to want to work to better yourself.” [8:25] — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
“Be who you are, own who you are. There’s a real value in being relate-able.” [25:51] — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
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33 min
October 01, 2012 Episode 19: Ashley English
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by blogger, homesteader, and author Ashley English. Ashley lives on eleven acres just outside of Asheville, North Carolina where she keeps bees, raises chickens, and tends to her garden. Hear how Ashley started homesteading, and her opinions regarding the “hipsterfication” of the DIY movement. Why has there been such a resurgence in interest in old-fashioned tactile skills? Tune in to hear how Ashley has made time to write The Homemade Living Series, and raise a child! Hear Ashley and Grace talk about a few small steps that everyone can take in order to live a greener life, and why homesteading is not just another trend. What green practices can be seen in the design world? Find out this and more on this week’s installment of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
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“I think if you give people the opportunity, information, and resources and use an open and friendly approach, people tend to move toward that approach [green living].” 5:15
“Food is the great democratic unifier. It crosses all divides – race, gender, socioeconomic, and political status.” 9:43
— Ashley English on After the Jump
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30 min
September 24, 2012 Episode 18: Sarah Brysk Cohen
Welcome to another episode of After the Jump! This week, Grace Bonney is joined by Sarah Brysk Cohen. Sarah is the florist and founder of Blossom and Branch, and online columnist for The Equals Record and Design*Sponge. Hear why Sarah left the field of social work to start her own flower shop, and the steps she had to take to start an independent business. Learn about the importance of self-examination when running a business, and how collaboration can help rejuvenate your creativity. How does Sarah stay inspired now that her passion has become work? Learn why the “fake it ’til you make it” business mentality can be detrimental to the growth of a business, and why Sarah finds it so important to stay true to her personal floral style. Tune in to hear more about the role of vulnerability and honesty in Sarah’s professional development and personal life. This program has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“Just like with cooking, where so much of it is preparation…that’s flowers too, and perhaps many other creative endeavors.”
“Once you start opening doors in your own mind and heart, there’s no turning back.”
— Sarah Brysk Cohen on After the Jump
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33 min
September 17, 2012 Episode 17: Lydia Marks
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined in the studio by set designer Lydia Marks of Marks and Frantz. You may know Lydia’s work from films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Sex & the City I and II, and Synecdoche, New York. Tune in to hear how documentary photography was instrumental in training Lydia’s design eye. Hear Grace and Lydia discuss how movie set design transcends the realm of setting, but also influences character development. How did Lydia develop Sex & the City’s Carrie Bradshaw by updating her bedroom for the Sex & the City films? Learn the differences between residential interior design and designing for film and television. What is Lydia’s dream design job! Find out this and more on this episode of After the Jump! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“Sometimes you have only thirty seconds of screen time to create a world that can be read easily by the audience so that they can see who this person is supposed to be, and you may never go back there again.”
“In a film, you’re really struggling to create character, and that’s one of the priorities. In a home, you don’t need to do that as much, but when you can get to who your clients are and start to help them find things to collect that express that, I think that’s where some of my prior work really informs my current interior design work.”
— Lydia Marks on After the Jump
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32 min
September 10, 2012 Episode 16: Finding Your Voice with Amy Azzarito
On this installment of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is joined by Amy Azzarito, the managing editor at Design*Sponge. Grace and Amy are discussing how to get your voice out in the creative community, specifically in an online format. Hear about the importance of defining a personal niche in terms of content and personality. Grace and Amy also give some helpful tips for attracting an audience and self-promotion. How do Grace and Amy stay inspired? Learn about pulling inspiration from different resources, and how it can influence your content and make something wholly unique. Finally, tune in to hear some organizational tips, and why it’s always important to stay true to your instincts! This program has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“One thing I really like about blogging is that it is a way to showcase your aesthetic sensibilities even if you might not have design skills.” — Amy Azzarito on After the Jump
“Accept your voice how it is, and trust that if you’re speaking from your heart and the way you are on a day-to-day basis, people are really going to gravitate towards that.” — Grace Bonney on After the Jump
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32 min
August 27, 2012 Episode 15: Alexandra Lange
Design criticism is the topic on today’s episode of After the Jump. Today, Grace Bonney is joined by Alexandra Lange, an architecture and design critic. Specifically, Grace and Alexandra are talking about the recent trend of “cuteness” in craft. Tune in to hear Grace and Alexandra analyze the slew of craft and design shows on television, such as Project Runway and Craft Wars. Why are these programs unable to communicate the essence of the design world? Later, Grace and Alexandra discuss the role of the Internet for makers, and how it allows everyone to share their work easily. Does this dilute quality of crafts being produced? Finally, tune in to hear Grace and Alexandra talk about criticism in the blogosphere, and the need for transparency amongst tastemakers. This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.

“It’s definitely a crusade of mine to get the references back into design, even if it’s new design.”
“Part of making has become sharing what you’ve made in a very public way.”
— Alexandra Lange on After the Jump
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34 min
August 20, 2012 Episode 14: Lorena Siminovich
This week on After the Jump, Grace Bonney is in the studio with Lorena Siminovich: graphic designer, illustrator, and founder of Petit Collage. Lorena began taking graphic design classes at her high school in Buenos Aires, and has constantly developed her style ever since. Hear about how moving to New York City changed her approach to graphics and illustrations, and what she has done to fuel her entrepreneurial spirit. From stamps to laser-cut mobiles, Lorena has designed it all! Tune in to hear about Lorena’s interest in collage, and how small vacations can do wonders for productivity. This episode has been sponsored by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“There’s something very strong about my graphic design education. I have a total Swedish type of graphic design schooling. It’s very clean, it’s very minimal – so it has something to do with my design of logo types, clean aesthetics, and graphics. It’s a graphic approach to illustration.”
— Lorena Siminovich on After the Jump
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31 min
August 13, 2012 Episode 13: Work, Life, and Balance
On this episode of After the Jump, host Grace Bonney is talking about the importance of balancing work and managing stress. Today, Grace pulls from her personal experiences in order to offer some sound advice about having an efficient and happy work life. Tune in to learn about how being honest with yourself can help to realize your professional goals, and how prioritizing can lead to effective productivity. Hear about how Grace made changes in her life, and how you can avoid the burn-out that is pervasive in the digital community. Grace also notes the importance of a support system, and lists some valuable resources for people experiencing a work life imbalance. This episode has been brought to you by Clarkson Potter Publishers.
“While flexibility and understanding with yourself is good, also having some hard lines is never a bad thing.”
“Your career is rarely ruined by saying ‘no’ to a single opportunity or making a single mistake, but what can ruin it is being burned out, being uninspired, and not operating efficiently or to the best of your ability.”
— Grace Bonney on After the Jump
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31 min
July 30, 2012 Episode 12: Connecting with Morgan Evans and Rena Tom
On this week’s episode of After the Jump, Grace Bonney is discussing the importance of real-life connections among the online community with two special guests. Morgan Evans is the community strategist for Etsy, and she’s in the studio talking about some of Etsy’s initiatives to get craft-makers together in their neighborhoods, collaborating, and building businesses. Joining Grace and Morgan over the phone is Rena Tom of Makeshift Society, an upstart company that aims to bring together creative professionals of all types. Tune in to this episode to hear about the Etsy Craft Party, why creative types in big cities are often isolated from their peers, and how meetups can foster the growth of independent and small businesses. This episode has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.
“When you’re in a smaller town you bump into like minded people more often. The choices are endless in a city – people go into their own micro groups…it’s easy to silo your self away and not run into new people.”
— Rena Tom on After the Jump
“We’ve been experimenting with lots of ways to create the perfect event model and empower people to get together in their neighborhood. On August 24th we are celebrating Etsy Craft Party, a global event happening on a local scale. [http://www.etsy.com/craftparty2012 for more information.]”
“As things get bigger and bigger, wanting to get back in touch with singularity and one-to-one connections will become more necessary to us.”
— Morgan Evans on After the Jump
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32 min

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