Artrepreneur Creative Careers Podcast

Kevin Ryan and Meredith Sutton transform military discipline and artistic flair into a brewery uplifting communities.

Raychel Wade shares her journey from makeup artist to celebrated interior designer crafting timeless, livable spaces.

Toby Usnik: From corporate communications to social impact, championing art's role in global connections.

Discover Chaz Guest's journey from childhood to renowned artist, his exploration of cultural identity, and his impact on the art world.

Terry Virts shares his NASA journey, spacewalks, and shift to entrepreneurship, highlighting the beauty of Earth and the value of pursuing passions.

Jeffrey Brodsky discusses the nexus of leadership, affordable housing, and technology. Learn how values-driven leadership can catalyze industry change and community engagement.

Join us for a chat with Janet Bartucci, discussing her decades-long career in brand communications and crisis management. Known for her innovative strategies and work with major brands like Estée Lauder, the interview is a must-read for PR enthusiasts.

Explore the captivating journey of Eric Paquette, CEO of Meridian Pictures, from sports broadcasting beginnings to a monumental film industry career. Discover his passion-driven narrative, the value of aligning career with interests, and his commitment to emotive, resonant storytelling.

A passionate advocate for sustainable and green design, Rich Granoff places emphasis on the principles that guide architects in creating environmentally responsible structures. From energy-efficient practices to eco-friendly materials, he highlights the vital role that architects play in shaping a more sustainable future.

In only 8 months, Jeng Lynch has utilized her vision to benefit The Bronx Museum, it's programming, and perhaps most importantly, the local community. Tune in to this inspiring story about being true to yourself, taking pride in starting over, and creating a safe and engaging space that truly serves everyone.

Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, talks with Danny Forster, principal of Danny Forster & Architecture, about great educators illuminating purposeful pathways, spotting opportunities even when you’re in a rut, defining a personal ethos, and using these distinctions to grow your business in a meaningful way.

Grace Cho, CEO of Artrepreneur, chats with long-standing Hudson Guild Director of the Arts Jim Furlong about how to keep the momentum going for a fulfilling career in the arts.

In this episode, Grace Cho talks with Kathleen Jordan, Vice President of Store Design for Neiman Marcus about the planning and design process for retail stores.

In this episode, Grace Cho talks with Lauren Hana Chai in a conversation about how heritage, childhood trauma, and self-discovery can be navigated through art.

David Soman sits down with Artrepreneur curator Matt Rota to dive into his rediscovery of children’s book illustration and the creation of Ladybug Girl.

Pauline Brown, a longtime leader in luxury goods and former Chairman of LVMH North America, is renowned for acquiring, building, and leading some of the world’s most influential brands. In this episode, Pauline talks about her book, Aesthetic Intelligence, which is “an homage to highly creative people and artists.

Grace sits down with renowned artist & illustrator Scott Gordley to discuss what it was like to paint James Earl Jones' portrait, as well as Cher, Madonna, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Gordley's commercial work has appeared in Time, Esquire, Newsday, Playboy, and the London Times, among others. He dives into what makes an illustration "smart", the importance of understanding your subject, and how to bri...

Anelle Miller, Director of the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of American Illustration in New York City, understands a successful career requires more than just talent. After all, it’s not what gifts you have, it’s what you do with them. Early on Anelle learned what to do, what not to do, and how best to harness the creativity of herself and those around her. For this conversat...

In this podcast, Franz discusses what it takes to find work and succeed in the creative industry.

Mark Golden, President of Golden Artist Colors, Inc. has created a sustainable small business that serves artist-customers and stays true to its values.

You don't have to be or do just one thing. That's the message creative entrepreneur Sarah Katherine Bleibtreu shares as she talks about balancing the creative process and bringing an idea or product to market.

Don't ask Dian Holton what box she fits into. As a freelancer with multiple creative outlets, there is no one job title that captures all that she does. And she likes it that way. Dian talks about managing her many projects, her collaborative leadership style, and the importance of mentorship.

Michael Hafftka understands what living as an artist is all about. Armed with experience from a lifelong career, his work is in the most prestigious museums and collections in the world, and his perspective is priceless.

A creative's personal history and experience often influence their artwork. While sometimes the influence is subconscious, for artist and curator Tony Khawam, it is very much intentional. Born in Syria, his recent paintings tell the story of modern day Syria.

Born in South Africa, CEO Swanepoel has been leading The One Club for Creativity, a nonprofit organization supporting creatives in advertising and design, for over 20 years. Grace Cho, Founder and CEO of Artrepreneur, talks with Kevin to learn more about how he navigated his early career, how the industry is changing, and how he is cultivating the next generation of global creative talent.