In Part 2 of our deep dive on TRUST, host Yuhei Ogawa peels back the layers of creative partnership—where ego, empathy, and imagination collide.  From client tensions to agency alliances and the elusive bond with an audience, how do we build bridges instead of boundaries?  Featuring honest, surprising stories from leaders across the creative spectrum, this episode asks: Can trust be designed into the process itself?  A must-listen for anyone who’s ever tried to make something—together.

[Intro]
Conversation with Andy Milkis (Founder, Logik.tv) (4 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Business of Service"]
Trailer Editor Benedict Coulter, Creative Director Amanda Russell (Co-founder, CREAM Studio), & Creative Director Christian Capello-Colon on what it means to be in service of the creative process.  Andy Milkis (Founder, Logik.tv) on how to forge creative allyship (7 min)

[Chapter 2 "The Art of Listening"]
Sneaker Designer Hommy Diaz on plugging into the street culture.  Conversation with Kara Barnett (Senior Creative, Apple) on the importance of understanding the assignment.  Creative Director Michael Blackburn on why kindness is the key in bridging perspectives (7 min)

[Chapter 3 "In Their Shoes"]
Conversation with Erica Kung (Head of Production & Creative Operations, Squarespace) on the reality of varying visibility into the creative process.  Ruth Newberry (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) opens up about the vulnerability of being a working artist.  A.J. Mayers (Senior A/V Producer, Amazon MGM Studios) offers his perspective on the partnership with creative agencies.  Director Macaela Vandermost (Owner, Newfangled Studios) on kindness in offering a guiding hand to the clients on values-driven work (9 min)

[Outro]
A.J. Mayers (Senior A/V Producer, Amazon MGM Studios) on challenges of modern digital networking.  Trailer Editor/Creative Director Brent Rockswold on creative partnership rooted in authenticity.  Creative Director Erin Sarofsky (Founder, Sarofsky) on the importance of nurturing professional relationships (6 1/2 min)

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What role does trust play in the creative process?

Host Yuhei Ogawa dives into the often-overlooked power of interpersonal relationships in the creative industry, uncovering how genuine kindness isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the secret to building unstoppable team dynamics.

[Intro]
Conversation with Ruth Newbury (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) (3 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Power of Small Gestures"]
Dancer Ian McKenzie, Motion Designer/Animator Shutianyi Li, & Creative Director Christian Capello-Colon on the power of small kindness (9 min)

[Chapter 2 "The Art of Creative Feedback"]
Creative Director Ryan Summers on the timeless importance of creative criticism.  Trailer Editor/Creative Director Brent Rockswold, Director Macaela Vandermost (Owner, Newfangled Studios), & Creative Director Michael Blackburn on their ethos on creative feedback (9 1/2 min)

[Chapter 3 "Going Beyond"]
Creative Director Amanda Russell (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) on creating a safe culture for her team.  Kara Barnett (Creative Lead, Apple) talks about the importance of giving people shoutouts.  Creative Director Michael Blackburn on going the extra mile to help editors grow (5 min)

[Outro]
Coming up on Part 2... (1 1/2 min)

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Why do we do what we do?  And why does it matter?

Host Yuhei Ogawa explores different passions of his creative colleagues, and find out what fuels them to continue on on their paths.

[Intro]
Voice Artist Brent Allen Hagel on how he set off on his Voice Over journey.  Creative Director Ryan Summers on the importance of "Why?" (5 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Calling"]
Producer Erica Kung and filmmaker Haneol Lee discuss how they found their passion. (5 min)

[Chapter 2 "The Rush"]
Creative Director Kara Barnett on her passion for "Audience Journey".  Creative Director/Editor Christian Capello-Colon on continuing fascination with video editing. (4 min)

[Chapter 3 "On A Mission"]
Director Ricardo Roberts on redefining inclusion & representation in the motion design industry.  Director Macaela Vandermost on her personal fight to uphold her values of inclusivity.  (12 1/2 min)

[Chapter 4 "Legacy"]
Sneaker Designer Hommy Diaz on what it means to be a Dominican designer.  Performing Artist Phillip Attmore discusses the legacy of being a black artist. (7 1/2 min)

[Chapter 5 "The Pitfall"]
Director Adam Reid on what does it mean to live a life of an artist.  Producer Erica Kung on weighing the pros & cons. (4 min)

[Outro]
Creative Director Quinnton Harris reveals his "Why?" (2 1/2 min)

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In this first episode of CREATIVE. KIND., host Yuhei Ogawa explores why kindness is at the heart of creative industry, with a help of a few friends.

[Intro]
Yuhei shares with filmmaker Michiel Thomas how the idea of the podcast come about. (6 min)

[Chapter 1]
Yuhei dives into the very meaning of kindness with dancer Ian McKenzie, creative director Quinnton Harris, and theater performer Phillip Attmore. (6 min)

[Chapter 2]
Yuhei talks to writer/director Haneol Lee, trailer editor Christian Capello-Colon, and producer Erica Kung to find out how kindness is deeply connected to different creative disciplines. (7 min)

[Chapter 3]
How can creatives extend kindness to their teams?  Why is it important?  Find out from VFX artist Andy Milkis, creative directors Kara Barnett and Michael Blackburn. (8 min)

[Chapter 4]
In the creative industry, what does it mean to be "Kind to yourself?"  Yuhei talks to director Adam Reid and creative director Ryan Summers. (7 min)

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