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…on finding what makes people approachable. Mark Likosky is a photographer whose dedicated himself to portraiture and he brings a sense of honesty to a wide array of subjects, including entrepreneurs, start-up professionals and Jiu Jitsu fighters. He has dedicated himself to Jiu Jitsu as well and also documents the sport through a visual diary on Instagram. Plus, he’s tapped into the strange phenomenon of Arctic Splash boxes littered around Fishtown with his Arctic Trash feed. Mark joins the show for a conversation about how being a photographer is like being a dentist, what being a father means to him, trashvertising and photographing kittens.

…on being a "forever learner." Marisol Ortega is a first generation Mexican-American designer and illustrator who’s worked for clients including Starbucks, Hallmark and Amazon and collaborations with Lost Type Co-Op. She's heavily influenced by nature, working with her hands and the many colors of our planet. Her work reflects an exploration of nature, her cultures and a bright color palette with a modern take. She joins the show for a conversation about bouncing between design and illustration…

…on developing perspective as a designer. Michele Cooper is a graphic designer with a passionate belief in community involvement. She’s worked in both in-house and agency settings for some Philly institutions and in 2006 she founded Cooper Graphic Design with her husband Gavin. Their work together has been widely recognized for its distinctive style and strategic insight. Michele joins the show for a discussion about her recent AIGA Philadelphia Fellow Award and the We the Women poster series and she jo

…on the importance of personal work. James Curran is an animation director and designer living in Los Angeles California by way of Nottingham, England. Going by the moniker of SlimJim Studios, he’s created work in his distinctive illustration and animation style for clients including eBay, Samsung, T-Mobile, Disney XD and more. His work has been a Vimeo Staff Pick, a Vimeo Awards finalist and shortlisted for the South by Southwest Excellence in Title Design Awards. James joins the show for a…

…on the power of saying “yes.” Brandon is a brand consultant, art director and designer. He’s currently the creative director for City/Studio, Philadelphia magazine's in-house content and creative studio. Brandon joins the show for a conversation about creating results within a budget, being a foodie in Philadelphia and Devil in the White City.

…on being a serial try-it-outer. Natalie Hands is a designer and founder of Natalie Hands Studio in Portland, Oregon. She has worked with over 200 brands worldwide, visually communicating their message the right way and getting tangible results. She joins the show for a conversation about being a self-taught designer, keeping transparency in the creative process and being one of the youngest people at an RV show.

…on the facets of storytelling. Erich Weiss is an award-winning creative director and filmmaker whose has worked in advertising and editorial for more than 15 years for clients including Comcast, ESPN X-Games and Sony Entertainment. He’s also a founding partner of WeHolden, a brand think tank helping clients create and position products and services. He’s travelled the world as a documentarian and curated shows at the Independence Seaport…

…on embracing risk in your process. Kelly Clawson is a designer and art director whose work combines unique styling, design and photography elements to create whimsical tableaus. She’s the recipient of Philly Ad Club’s Philly's Future Award and she’s a cofounder of the Philadelphia Chapter of Ladies Wine and Design. On the eve of a big move to San Francisco for a new job, Kelly joins the show for a chat about creating worlds, the importance of connecting with community and what she’ll miss most ab

…on getting locked into the challenge. Saul Rosenbaum is a prolific “late-night doodler” whose intricate and whimsical illustrations are eccentric celebrations of life and color. While you may know Saul from his illustration work, he has a storied career as a production artist, graphic designer and UX designer and he joins Ryan for a conversation about the importance of criticism, letting his illustrations out of his pen and how his work ended up in art museum gift shops across America.

…on being the adult in the room. Chris Reif got his start as a freelance designer and developer and honed his skills at agencies around the city before becoming the creative partner at Armor in Philadelphia, where he brings his talent for building teams, establishing a creative culture and fostering great work. Chris joins the show for a conversation about the importance of camaraderie, why the size of your team matters and the “sit at the bar” challenge.