The Creative Flex

The founder of one of the top photography/film production companies in America, Jake Hakanson speaks with the Flex about how he got started in producing cutting edge projects, how COVID is affecting the ad world, and what the "secret sauce" is for a successful shoot.  Please enjoy

https://www.hakanson.com/
https://www.hrw.org/topic/lgbt-rights

Spiritual artist Nick Onken joins the Flex to discuss his journey from working in Seattle, to partnering with Pencils of Promise, to traveling to world shooting amazing photography.  He elaborates on what "Ramen Days" mean to him, and gives us his recipe for an uplifting smoothie. 

"Always Be Creating" (ABC) is his motto, and it shows.  If you're in the market for a dope hat, check out his IG page @onkenhat. 

https://nickonken.com/about/
@nickonken
@photosbynickonken
https://twitter.com/nickonken
https://www.facebook.com/nickonken

Filmmaker Geoffrey Guerrero speaks with the Flex about why he started the first of a few film festivals, how he fell in love with movie making, and his favorite Quentin Tarantino films.  Check out the Katra Film Series right now to see talented upcoming creatives, and if you're interested in submitting your own piece/short.

https://boweryfilmfestival.com/

Politician, and activist Mallory Hytes Hagan joins the Flex to discuss her odyssey which includes a run for the House of Representatives, winning Miss America in 2013, and speaking up for justice.  Her TED talk about Courage being Contagious is a must watch.  You can keep up with her on http://itsmalloryhagan.com/ and her social media platforms (@itsmalloryhagan, twitter, facebook).  

War Eagle!

We all need some levity in these trying times.  I virtually sit down with the funny Donna Vee and we speak about her upbringing, quarantine dating in 2020, and play the "Which dating website is fake?" game. 

Here's one of her hilarious: clips https://youtu.be/TM0OvK_gvXE  You can also find her on Facebook with the series "Storytime with Donna Vee," and "Girls Gone Green".

Finally, once NJ is advanced in the Phased openings, get your hair did at Salon Gossip on 1036 Broad St in Bloomfield, NJ.  

World class photographer, consummate storyteller, and Tesla driver Vincent Dixon joins the Flex to talk about his journey in photography. 

He speaks about the origins of the iconic Absolut Vodka ads from the '90s, and gives some advise to prospective photographers wanting to build up their brand.  

This will be a series with episode 2 coming soon

For additional information, please reach out to Brite Productions: https://briteproductions.net/vincent-dixon

Englishman and Tottenhem Hotspur F.C. fan Glen Taylor speaks with us about his journey from working on a pig farm in the UK, to starting one of the most innovative creative production studios in the world.  He provides some insight for upcoming artists, and tells us how he ran into Sir Paul McCartney.  Enjoy!

https://www.taylorjames.com/studio

Award winning Chief Creative Officer, artist, skateboarding dad, and all-around mensch Adam Kahn, joins the Flex for a walk down memory lane.  We touch on some ground breaking ad campaigns he and his team worked on (Most Undisruptive Radio Ads, P&G "When We Come Together" ad), his love for brunettes, and his advice for all creatives. 
We've packed in some gems in this hour long episode.  

I hope you enjoy it.