On episode 32 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Nick Sheingold who was most recently the VP of Strategy at Laundry Service.

I can confidently say Nick is one of the most fascinating people in the industry. He’s hard-working, passionate, and understands the importance of becoming a specialist by studying every aspect of how social works.

He helped open Laundry Service’s 3rd office in Portland in 2014 to be near his Nike & Jordan clients, then a short four years later was promoted to lead strategy for the entire agency. It's easy to see based off his career trajectory that Nick is willing to take risks and put in the work to excel.

He tackles every brief like it’s something totally new, always pushes himself to be better, and is a diehard fan of the WWE.

This episode is longer than usual, but you’ll quickly see that’s because Nick and I where geeking out about the ad industry, creative, insights, storytelling and more.

Take a listen when you can and I promise you won’t regret reaching out to him at [email protected] and following him on twitter @Nick2Slick

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On episode 31 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Edi Inderbitzin who was most recently an associate creative director/art director at RPA in LA. This is also my 8th episode for The Avail List.

While speaking to Edi it’s easy to see his passion for the ad industry. He’s a smart creative who genuinely loves the craft of bringing ideas to life.

Edi has been working on more personal projects than I was able to keep track of. One of them is called Every Walking Hour where Edi took a photo every hour for 365 days to bring attention to depression in kids.

He speaks 5 languages and brings a unique perspective on global adverting from everything he learned by working in LA, Boulder, Detroit, New York, Stockholm & Hamburg.

You won’t regret reaching out and checking out his book here edi-inderbitzin.com

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On episode 30 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kiko Martínez who was most recently an Associate strategy director at Havas, and is now a senior freelance copywriter.

Kiko is a bilingual creative who started in finance and interviewed to be in the FBI before making his way to the advertising world. He prides himself on having an ambidextrous brain which helps him think like a creative writer & a strategist who loves data.

When it comes to dream agencies, Kiko isn’t chasing a specific one, instead, he’s chasing the opportunity to create great work.

In these weird times, he understands the importance of being at an agency that is willing to be nimble and fast-paced to get great work out in the world.

His mullet may be gone by the time you hire him, but for now, you won’t regret reaching out and hearing all the smart things he has to say. www.martinezfrancisco.com/

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On episode 29 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Nicholas Pessarra who was most recently a senior freelance copywriter at Door #3 in Austin.

Nicholas is always up for the challenge. He loves working under pressure, and will always raise his hand for a fast pace new business pitch.

He loves working on 360 campaigns, combining great storytelling with problem-solving, and wants to help define culture with his work.

In his spare time during COVID he has become a features writer for website “Comic Book Resources” where he can nerd out and write about comic books, video games & TV shows.

He’s extremely friendly and you can tell from our interview why it’s easy for him to get along with everyone. Check out his portfolio and reach out to him today. You won't regret it.
www.nicholaspessarra.com/

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On episode 28 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Meosha Jupiter who was most recently a freelance UX designer. This is also my 7th episode with The Avail List

Meosha recently graduated from VCU Brandcenter with a degree in branding & experiential design. She can get along with anyone, is ready to think of big ideas, and is hoping to one day blend her love for animation with UX Design.

She’s recently been doing some ProBono work for local brands in the Richmond community as her way to stay busy and give back.

While she loves to design beautiful apps and websites, she’s ready to start ideating around big ideas and is hoping to surround herself with other great designers wherever she ends up.

Check out her portfolio here and you’ll see how talented she really is. www.meoshajupiter.com/

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On episode 27 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shelbe Feaster who was most recently a project manager at Macy’s. This is also my 6th episode with The Avail List

Shelbe is passionate about the advertising industry, and even though she was a project manager in her last role she is ready to become more hands-on in the creative process.

She enjoys research, analyzing, and using her imagination to develop unique and proactive ideas.

With 7+ years of experience in planning, creating, and managing marketing campaigns Shelbe is ready to get back to work and help your agency. She understands the importance of storytelling, creative thinking, and project management which is quite the triple threat.

You won’t regret reaching out to her and learning more about what she can provide to your agency. [email protected]

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On episode 26 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sarika Persaud who was most recently a designer at JGO in NYC. This is also my 5th episode with The Avail List

Sarika is relatively new to the ad world, but she knows exactly where she wants to be and is determined to get there. She’s a UX, UI & content designer who loves to create innovative and impactful design.

She prides herself on being able to tap into culture and keeps up with all the latest trends to make sure her work stands out. She’s passionate about creating fashion and beauty content for social and when she’s not working you can find her taking photos for her next post.

She’s a 2020 MAIP fellow, a 2020 NextGen Leader and a 2020 Merit award recipient for The One Club Young Ones.

If you are looking to hire someone who’s passionate and extremely talented Sarika is your woman. She is also always open to give makeup recommendations. Check out her work here sarikapersaud.com/

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On episode 25 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shabazz Larkin who was most recently a Creative Director at Confidant in Nashville. This is also my 4th episode with The Avail List

Shabazz is the full package. He’s a writer, art director, artist, author, animator, director… You name it and Shabazz can do it.

As you can tell from watching our interview his personality is contagious. He’s passionate about his work, loves telling stories, and is always looking for new mediums to flex his creative muscles.

He’s the founder of Larkin studios, a children’s book author, and has created 360 campaigns for Sean Combs and other global brands.

If you are looking to hire someone who can do it all Shabazz is your guy. Watch our episode and reach out to him. You won’t be disappointed. studioshabazz.com

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On episode 24 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Marcus Chin-Quee who was most recently a freelance Associate Creative Director at Hudson Rouge in This was also the 3rd episode in my partnership with The Avail List

Marcus has the mind and attitude of a hustler that gets things done. He’s got an unhealthy obsession with the Knicks, and if James Dolan is willing, Marcus is ready to bring his talents to MSG

He loves collaborating with clients and gaining their trust by continuously pushing the work and listening to constructive feedback. He claims to be a man of few words, but after our interview, I’m not sure if I believe him.

If you are looking to hire a hard worker who is ready to tackle every brief with the same charismatic attitude, Marcus is your guy.

Take a look at his portfolio and you’ll see what I’m talking about. www.themarqueeads.com/

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On episode 23 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Maalik Ausar Obasi who was most recently a freelance Executive Creative Director at Laundry Service. This was also the 2nd episode in my partnership with The Avail List

Maalik specializes in beauty, fashion & luxury branding, which is why he naturally elevates every brand he works on to its highest potential.

He’s passionate about the combining worlds of design, innovative tech & strategy. In addition to being a highly decorated creative, he’s also taught branding and marketing at several schools.

Take a look at Malik’s portfolio and you’ll quickly understand why you should reach out to him.
https://lnkd.in/ewrqVDp

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