From the football pitch to the art studio, Craig Black’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of following one’s passion.

After a career as a professional footballer, Craig embraced his innate creativity, evolving into a self-taught visual artist celebrated for his innovative ‘Acrylic Fusion’ technique— a mesmerizing hand-poured paint process that brings his artworks to life.In this episode we delve deep with Craig into themes of intuition, self-belief, and the power of manifestation. He shares how his unwavering faith in his creative vision propelled him to collaborate with global brands such as FIFA, Porsche, and the NFL, and to exhibit his captivating works in cities like London, New York, Sydney, and Dubai.

Craig’s story is not just about art; it’s about building a life rooted in creativity, love, and family. Alongside his wife Ally and daughter Olivia, he continues to inspire with his dedication to his craft and his belief that no dream is too big.

Join us as we explore Craig’s remarkable journey and uncover the lessons he’s learned about trusting one’s instincts and the magic that unfolds when you do.

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Craig's Website: https://craig.black/

Craig's IG: https://www.instagram.com/_craigblack/

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Ryan is a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator from the UK hustling it out over in the NYC at the renowned branding and packaging agency PearlFisher.We sat down with Ryan to discuss where his hustle and drive comes from, his passion for illustration, and his dream projects.EPISODE LINKS:Ryan's Website: https://www.ryanpanchal.com/Ryan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/made_by_panchal/WDYMT SOCIAL:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdymt_officialYoutube:www.youtube.com/@WDYMT_OFFICIAL

Leigh Chandler is the Founder and Creative Director of Sister Mary, a creative agency based in New York. With an impressive portfolio, Leigh has worked with some of the world’s most recognised household brands.

Her expertise shines in the drinks industry, where she has created limited-edition packaging for Smirnoff and delivered brand uplifts for iconic names like Baileys.

In this episode, we dive into Leigh’s journey, from her early roles at Fitch and Vault 49 to launching her own agency. We also explore her passion for blending strategy and art to create meaningful, impactful work.

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Sister Mary: https://www.sistermary.nyc/

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Aron Leah is the Founder / Creative director of Fried Cactus, a creative studio with a strong focus on illustration. Aron has a beautiful illustration style that is heavily inspired from nature, people watching and newer learnings from what his own children draw.

Alec Tear is an independent British designer and lettering artist with an extensive background in brand identity and packaging design.

Today we’re blessed to have we’re Rémy on the big screen! - A talented French designer currently based in London. Rémy began his journey interning at Landor in Paris and has since worked with renowned studios like Saffron, Studio Output, and Thisaway. He’s also freelanced for top agencies such as Dixon Baxi, JKR, Koto, Nomad, and Design Studio, to name just a few. Known for his “smile in the mind” approach, Rémy’s portfolio spans across a wide range of creative projects—from branding and packaging to festival designs, collaborations with the England rugby team, and even a project with Gordon Ramsay!

Tommy Shaughnessy is a seasoned graphic designer and proud Mancunian, born and bred. He has run his Manchester-based studio, Glorious Creative, for over 20 years. Before founding Glorious Creative, Tommy gained valuable experience at The Chase, a renowned agency celebrated for its “smile in the mind” approach to graphic design.

From brand logos to band logos, we sat down with Jamie Ellul and Jim K Davies to talk through Logo Rhythm, A 440+ page book that celebrates the overlooked art of band logos.

What's good lovely people?! This is our final episode for the year, and what a banger to finish on.

This episode, we speak to talented designer, artist, activist & potential philosopher - Harriet Richardson.