Bamboo Method: Investing in the Unseen

Marcell Bruski, Senior Director of Engagement at Big Sky Economic Development, believes in the slow, steady work of investing in people. From her small-town Montana roots to leading community growth in Billings, she talks about the long game: building trust, staying steady through uncertainty, and planting seeds that take a long time to grow.

Ted Kim is a staple in Billings’ creative community. He's a Columbia film grad, spent his early career producing for networks in L.A. and international news in New York, and is the creator of Billings Open Studio (BOS), a creative hub for photographers and filmmakers. If you’ve been around the art scene in Billings, Montana, you know Ted for his generosity, craft, and the way he’s helped build real community.

In this episode, Ted talks about the long game: the “patterns” that compound over time, practical rules for decision-making, and to never say no to your Director on set. We dig into how fostering relationships make the work better, how to align ambition with constraints, and naming what’s most valuable in life: friends, family, and the time it takes to become the person you want to be. 

Coming soon - Bamboo Method: Investing in the Unseen

In this episode, we explore the context and motivation for beginning this podcast and what you can expect from it.