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Spotlight Sessions episodes
- Creative Leadership and the AIGA with Joseph Soto
Joseph Soto, the Director of Art and Brand at Nickerson and President-Elect of the AIGA Los Angeles, discusses creative leadership, the power of mentorship, and navigating the business side of design.
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Connect with Joseph on both LinkedIn and Instagram, and be sure to get involved with the AIGA Los Angeles.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 5 min - Designing for the Big Stage with Tara McCormack
Senior designer Tara McCormack shares what it's like designing for entertainment and live sports, from NBCUniversal to FIFA World Cup 2026, while reflecting on community, mentorship, and finding inspiration beyond the screen.
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Visit Tara's website or connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 12 min - Building a Seriously Playful Career with Barry Darnell
Founder and Executive Creative Director of Analogue, Barry Darnell shares how he built a studio by taking risks early, creating his own opportunities, mentoring new talent, and empowering young creatives to drive their own destiny.
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Check out Barry's company Analogue or connect with him on LinkedIn.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 25 min - Paving a Creative Path with Julia Heatherly
Designer and Adobe Creative Apprentice Julia Heatherly traces her journey from indie game development to attending ArtCenter to now working at Rhythm Agency, revealing how curiosity, experimentation, and her signature "What if?" mindset fueled the creative path she’s carving today.
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Visit Julia's website, or connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 14 min - The Art of Teaching Visual Storytelling with Christopher Kern
CBU professor, commercial photographer, and agency partner Christopher Kern explores how education, mentorship, and collaboration equip the next generation of visual storytellers to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
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Check out Christopher's photography program at CBU, his studio agency Compelle, or connect with him on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 14 min - From Aerospace to Art Direction with Tanya Gupta
Former NASA engineer turned multimedia artist Tanya Gupta shares how she left a career in space for the creative world, blending technology, fashion, and imagination to build a uniquely vibrant creative practice.
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Visit Tanya's website, or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 23 min - Distractions, Discipline, and Drive with Brady Patterson
Designer and strategist Brady Patterson shares how he went from designing for the San Francisco 49ers, USC Athletics, Hulu, and Fox Sports to launching his own studio after a layoff, building a creative career fueled by discipline, resilience, and the mindset of an athlete.
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Visit Brady's website, his agency Distract Studio, or connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 6 min - Advocating for Freelancers with Rafael Espinal
Rafael Espinal, President and Executive Director of the Freelancers Union, shares how he’s working to protect, support, and empower independent workers in today’s ever-evolving economy.
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Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn, Instagram, or his website.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 2 min - Balancing Tech and Passion with Jason Vaughan
Developer and designer Jason Vaughan shares his unique career path, from coding for GEICO to developing for DARPA within the Department of Defense, and how running his lawn-care business, The Turf Nerd, helps him stay grounded.
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Connect with Jason on LinkedIn, Instagram, or his website, The Turf Nerd.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
1 hr 12 min - Evolving as a UX Designer with Timothy Schmidt
Returning guest Timothy Schmidt shares how his career has developed, what it takes to break into UX design, and insights from his work as Director of Design Operations at Mastercard.
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Connect with Tim on LinkedIn.
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Connect with Justin Bamforth on his website or LinkedIn.
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Check out the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program and join the Adobe Creative Career Discord to connect with a great community and be part of the conversation!
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Exclusive conversations with top professionals in the creative industry. Recorded live in the Adobe Creative Career Discord.