The Creative Dad Pod

Welcome to part 2 of my sit-down with Artos Saucedo, co-owner and co-creator of Open Gallery in Long Beach, CA. Artos is a journeyman that’s shared almost half of his creative development with his son. We’re continuing some topics from the last episode and starting new ones including the lonely side of fatherhood, enjoying the sweet art put on the Open Gallery walls, and what it’s like watching hi...

Okay, we’re doing something a little different on The Creative Dad Pod…WE’RE SPLITTING UP EPISODES. More daddy time for daddy. You’re getting a pair of Artos Saucedo interviews this week. The co-owner and co-creator of Open Gallery in Long Beach, CA, is a journeyman that’s shared almost half of his creative development with a son. Becoming a dad at a young age, he’s navigated the highs and lows of...

On this episode of The Creative Dad Pod, we’re hanging out with Edgar Nava — co-owner of Correa’s Mariscos and Cocina. Edgar grew up in Los Angeles, where cultures (and flavors) collide. Now he’s blending that rich mix into a fresh LA-style take on Mariscos. Running a restaurant is no joke, but Edgar finds his composure and pleasure in the chaos — thanks to good food, loyal regulars, and a strong...

On this episode of The Creative Dad Pod we welcome published photographer, artist, and archivist, Art Meza. The lowrider enthusiast lends his craft to the lowrider culture, as well as the gente that comes with it. His experience seems young but the accomplishments are up there with vets. We’re talking the City of LA archive, celebrity commissions, multiple art exhibits around the country, movies a...

We're taking The Creative Dad Podcast down the street to Boyle Heights in Los Angeles. CA to visit hat maker, world traveler, mezcal ambassador, culture curator and social media influencer, Gilbert Marquez (@gilbertmezcal). Through this current Mexican-American renaissance of art. Culture, and marketing, Gilbert expresses that fine line of chicano tradition and the cultural progression through his...

Published illustrator, art direct, graphic designer and small business owner, Joshua Sandoval is not only life partner with Betsey Cardenas but he’s also co-partner of the Born in June Creative Studio with her. This creative dad has two wonderful kids, Mia who is 17 and James who is 9. Even though Joshua works in a unique situation, he is not alone. His son James has been diagnosed with Autism Spe...

Our guest on this episode of The Creative Dad Pod is multifaceted daddy, Ivan Trejo. Owner and operator of the pop-up experience turned restaurant experience, Mastica. His new reataurant is creating food with flavors as diverse and fused together as Southern California. Or as Ivan best describes it, "A world chew" The graphic art, photography, and videography are all done along with the food execu...

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