What role does value play in client relationships beyond rates and reels? In this October 28th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn leads an open discussion exploring how freelancers can shift from being seen as a commodity to being valued as creative partners.

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Next Month's theme is Mental Health. Join us on November 4th when Coach Dave O'Connor discusses the external pressures of "should" in the industry and how that affects our relationship to goal setting!

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How has the VFX industry evolved from Silicon Graphics to real-time rendering? In this October 21st episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva talks with Jeff Lopez, co-head of CG and VFX Supervisor at The Mill, about his 27-year journey in the industry. From his early days at SVA to leading innovation at The Mill, Jeff shares insights on adapting to technological changes while maintaining creative passion.

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Reminder: Join us next week for our spooktacular Halloween-themed open discussion. Costumes, masks, and haunting makeup are encouraged!

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In this October 14th episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva sits down with Ricardo Roberts, Executive Producer and Co-founder of BIEN studio. As BIEN celebrates its 7th anniversary, Ricardo shares insights on building a motion design company founded on principles of inclusivity and how it's shaping the industry landscape.

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Reminder: Join us next week when we have Jeff Lopez, Co-head of CG and VFX Supervisor at The Mill. Don't forget to submit any questions ahead of time for the show.

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Ever felt caught between two cultures? In this October 7th episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the complex identity of Latino motion designers in a global industry. 

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Reminder: Monday Meeting has returned after a month-long break. Keep an eye out for upcoming episodes featuring special guests, Ricardo Roberts from Bien Studio, and Jeff Lopez from The Mill, discussing Hispanic Heritage Month, and don't forget to check our social media for announcements and updates.

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From a hike in the Laurentians of Quebec to launching their own animation studio, Ali Kellner and Noam Sussman's journey is as colorful as their creative work. In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri explores how this creative couple balances their personal relationship with their professional partnership.

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Reminder: Monday Meeting is taking September off to enjoy Camp Mograph, make some changes to the website, and plan upcoming episodes. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for announcements and updates. We'll be back with new episodes in October!

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Ever wondered how your communication style impacts your work in the creative field? In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri leads a discussion on how understanding and adapting our communication methods can enhance our professional relationships and project outcomes. 

 If you'd like to take the personality and communication style tests mentioned in the episode, you can find the link here.

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Feeling stuck in your creative career or unsure how to expand your professional network? In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Elyse Filigheri leads an open discussion where members share invaluable insights on conquering self-doubt, exploring new industries, and forging meaningful connections in the ever-evolving world of motion design.

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Whether you're looking to expand your client base, break into new industries, or simply grow your professional network, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring ideas. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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Ever wondered what it's like to run a business with your significant other? Host Elyse Filigheri explores this intriguing question with three couples who are partners in both life and business.

Join Shawna Schultz & Matt Schultz of Mass FX Media, Vassi Slavova & Erik Holman of Blackbox Visual, and Will Colón & Kathryn Taccone of Open Pixel Studios, as they reveal the highs, lows, and everything in between of mixing love and entrepreneurship in the creative industry.

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Whether you're curious about mixing business with pleasure or simply love a good story of creative partnership, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and heartwarming moments.

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In this episode, host EJ Brieva and the Monday Meeting Team (Jen, Elyse, and Kendall) share and discuss readings of crazy client stories, submitted anonymously by our listeners. This fun-filled episode is packed with great advice and red flags to watch out for in the motion design industry.

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In the July 22nd episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva is joined by Mark Cernosia, who recaps Camp Mograph Australia, 2024! This episode highlights the value of community and the inspiring stories from the recent camp.

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We are still collecting client stories for next week's episode, so please submit your story in the link below!

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