Fueled by Charcoal

This week, our host is joined by Ellen Black, creative director and co-owner of Lehr&Black invitations a multi-generational, family-owned and operated creative design company, to speak on the ideas of legacy in a creative industry, as well as balancing creative consistency in a high-paced professional setting.

This week, our host interviews Timothy Shiner, a multifaceted creative who has a storied career in acting, production, and writing. Tim delves into the lessons learned across his career and drives the message of meeting challenges head-on as the best means to engage creativity.

Our host is joined by a lifelong friend, an illustrator and talent representative, Victoria Priano. The interview delves into the inherent meaning of identifying as an artist and overcoming burnout by seeking what sparks joy in one's art and in all things one does.

An introduction, a mission statement, a self-reflection. We begin with our host, Connor Safran, depicting the origins of his creative identity, the challenges faced along the way, and what it really means to be Fueled by Charcoal .