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Whether you’re a student, an entrepreneur, or an artist there is one thing that holds true...

Relationships Matter.

Nate Doherty is the founder of Respect the Funk, a media company and arts magazine.

In episode 7 of Work in Progress, Nate gives his advice on how to communicate effectively when building out a creative team.

⚡️Develop meaningful relationships⚡️

⚡️Follow through on the things you say you are going to do⚡️

⚡️Give people the opportunity to grow and hold them accountable⚡️

Respect the Funk Social Handles

IG: @respect_the_funk

​FB: @respectthefunkzine

Website: respectthefunk.com

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to leave a review! :)

Video Version: https://youtu.be/GImtpcFUx48

No Pain, No Gain

That saying has never been more true than for Haley Pavone.

Haley is a 4th year Entrepreneur major at Cal Poly and is the CEO of Pashion Footwear.

After being impaled by a stiletto at her sororities formal, Haley developed an innovative product for women on the go.

The world's first classic stiletto heel that converts into a sandal. 👠

In Episode 5 of Work in Progress we discuss the struggles, necessary skills, and tips to starting your own business as college student.

Here are 3 skills Hayley believes every young entrepreneur should have:

Passionate - it’s necessary to have the drive to work day in and day out to make your company a success.

Highly Adaptable- You have to stay adaptable and ready for anything that gets thrown your way.

Resilient- there’s a lot of ups and downs. The way you get to the ups is by sticking it out when things get tough.

Website: www.pashionfootwear.com

Instagram: @pashionfootwear

Video version: https://youtu.be/LLafBQ8Yeks

I use to listen to music on my daily walks to school but once I discovered Meet the Creatives (Podcast) that all changed.

Rob Johnston has created a podcast where he brings on high level creatives from companies like Google, Facebook, and VaynerMedia.

Why do I love this podcast so much? It's about the journey.

Each guest gives insight on their own journey into these powerhouse companies then provides advice for the newest generation of entry level creatives.

Rob has created a resource for people like me who have the hustle and determination to make their dreams happen.

His advice on how to attract guests like the design legend, Debbie Millman?

Communicate your story and leverage it.

Check out MTC's website: http://www.meetthecreatives.design/

Follow the podcast on Instagram: ​

@meetthecreativesny

Remember to hit that subscribe button for more Work in Progress episodes!

Video Snippet: https://youtu.be/-4c4R0ksE-g

Have you ever attended a Harry Potter communication workshop?

Me neither.

Alyssa Mangaoang recently organized this event and it was a home run. ⚾️

In episode 4 of Work in Progress we discussed:

Personal Branding & How to Make an Engaging Event for Millennials

Here's 3 tips on how to attract millennial to your next event:

1. Know Your Audience + Relate to Them: analyze your passions and find a way to present that to your audience.

2. Ambiance: make the location of the event memorable. Create a destination event. Transport your audience so that they are engulfed in the event and its message.

3. Deliver Value: by doing steps 1 and 2, there's a good chance you've already accomplished this. Ask yourself, what problem do I seek to change? Then, provide your audience with steps on how to do so.

Alyssa's Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mangaoang15/

@alyssa.hq (IG)

*Sorry about the audio cut out guys!*

I sat down to talk with my friend, Jessica Wei, to find out what inspired her to create her own magazine titled Vistal.

Jessica's magazine focuses on one central aspect to any great project:

Collaboration.

Here are 3 takeaways from this episode on effective communication when collaborating with others:

👥 Establish a friendly rapport.

It's much easier to go for the ask, when you know the person and there is a relationship built.

👥 Be understanding.

Understanding other team member's commitments will help you create a message that is more likely to get results.

👥 Don't lose sight of deadlines.

This is your project so your teacher or boss isn't going to hunt you down if you don't make the deadline. But, a good #PassionProject has a timeline with expectations and goals.

Jessica's Work:

Design Portfolio: http://jessicawei.portfoliobox.net/

Latest Issue: https://issuu.com/vistal/docs/issue_3/1?ff=true

Instagram & Twitter: @jaawei

Video: https://parrat96.wixsite.com/website

Luke runs his own podcast called Cult of Startup, where he interviews a diverse range of entrepreneurs in order to learn about their journey towards success.

Work in Progress and Cult of Startup are both based on the foundation of a journey of progression and learning.

You don't have to be there.

But, how can you get there?

Who will be a part of the ride?

There's only one way to find out...

Start.

**Disclaimer: I know I say episode 3 but this is in fact episode 2, it's a work in progress!**

Luke Bayard's social handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukehbayard/

IG, Twitter, FB: @cultofstartup

Watch the full video version: https://youtu.be/YEc8g4riwU0

“I think something people don’t think about when going into social media is that need for patience. When I say that, I mean patience in creating something that you are proud of instead of just throwing something together to put it out there quickly.”

When I think of social media, patience is not the first word that comes to mind.

But, that is what's great about having talented friends.

They teach you.

They inspire you to be better.

Cara Benson is a senior at Cal Poly where she is pursuing a degree in Journalism. Cara has continued to go above and beyond with her social media strategy at our school's news organization, Mustang News. She has won the following awards for her work there:

-California Collegiate Media Awards:

1st Place Best Use of Social Media / 2nd Place - Best News Video

Check out MN news: @cpmustangnews on FB, IG, and Twitter

Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/TZ3cVDJLspw