From former track athlete to social media star. She spent time in the NFL and Bleacher Report and is now with ESPN working to amplify women's sports.

Darrias is joined by all 5 of the NFL's black photogs to talk about their path, and how they capture content on the sidelines and in the community.

Links to work:
Kam Nedd (Jaguars):
https://www.instagram.com/thecomeupkam/

Callena Williams (Cowboys):
https://www.callenamwphoto.com
https://instagram.com/callenamwilliams?utm_medium=copy_link
https://instagram.com/dallascowboysunited?utm_medium=copy_link

Brevin Townsell (Rams):
https://www.instagram.com/p/CY-xASpLe3j/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRBm_xFswn/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CVkDKqyBvjm/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaI-EjYJQ_6/
https://www.therams.com/photos/rams-2021-third-jersey-unveiled-threaded-with-greatness#bb1c44ab-9e2f-45ee-b865-f5adae3e2723
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBlE2Zt9sf/

Terrell Lloyd (49ers):

https://www.terrelllloyd.net/

Chanelle Smith-Walker (Panthers):
https://www.chanellecreative.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_nellez/

It's Black History Month, and we're continuing to spotlight black creatives. Zenobia Winbush is a Social Media Graphic Designer for the Dallas Cowboys.

Pre-pandemic, Zenobia wouldn't have anticipated her current path, but as her journey unfolded and new opportunities presented themselves, this former athlete made the most of them, and found her confidence and style along the way.

Links to work:
Behance https://www.behance.net/zenobiawinbd10 
Twitter: Zenobia1525      
IG: Zenobia25

Darrias Thomas is taking the reigns this month to shine a spotlight on black creatives in the industry. Up first is Alex Grant, digital video manager with the Carolina Panthers.  This conversation spans his experience at the real USC, progress being made in the industry, and how to build your brand on social while being a team player.

Links to work:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZnrNAHN5wt/?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/CXzwZQiF0Le/?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://twitter.com/panthers/status/1454971644884226048?s=10

Mollie Wilkie has led highly effective teams creating disruptive integrated marketing campaigns for high-end brands like Whole Foods and the NFL. She is now the Senior Creative Director for Nerf and sports action with Hasbro.She likes smart design, bad puns, and sexy type. 

Link to work:
mswilkie.com

Be Brave.

Today's episode is intended to be a creative pep talk. Simon, Aporva, and the team at DixonBaxi are a prime example that you can do great work by having a point of view, stand for something you believe in, and share your process with the community. Their "Be Brave." motto is a living breathing rallying cry for believing in yourself and the creativity you bring to the world.

Tw: @DixonBaxiIG: @DixonBaxiSimon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsdixon/
Site: https://dixonbaxi.com/
Digital Monograph: https://dixonbaxi.com/books/
The DixonBaxi Way Series: https://thedixonbaxiway.com/ 

Andrew Abrams found his way into this industry through networking. Every step of the way was because of a connection. He’s currently with the Vegas Golden Knights, and we dive into what it takes to bring creativity and technology together  to deliver a Vegas worthy show on the ice!

Links to content:

Kraken Openhttps://youtu.be/lRmLax5r__s
Western conference 2018 Jet Openhttps://youtu.be/domicsoBjjs
2021 Semifinals Openhttps://youtu.be/Yv6ZeW3GbEA

Changing expectations and meeting fans where they are. Overtime is making a name for themselves in the industry by catering to their audience of young fans. So, what does the future look like? Today, we have Overtime Executive Producer Benard Worrell here to help us understand the youth movement.

Links to work:
Views from the O: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dmpP8vQA3C31RbxuQlhbQ
Overtime Elite site: https://www.overtimeelite.com/
Overtime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/overtime
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benard-worrell-65a49712

Screens are everywhere from Times Square to in-venue. Diane Gonzalez-Feranti recently joined Daktronics after a couple decades with the Pistons. We explore the new opportunities she see’s for sports to extend beyond the current in-bowl experience and open new doors using technology.

It's been some time since the three of us have been on a recording in some time. We caught up about travel, working conditions, supporting other creatives, and how to improve feedback when both giving and receiving.