Artrepreneur Podcast

After finding the confidence to answer the question, "Why not me? Why can't I fulfill my dreams?", Alexis Yuen founded The Art Diplomat, an art advisory for good. In this podcast, Alexis talks about how she realized her personal and professional mission, what she has learned along the way, and why she is paying it forward through mentoring.

Creative Career Center Ad Winner Amy Paraskeva may be a mixed media artist who doesn't like to stay in one style for too long, but, she says, "patience is required to be a successful entrepreneur. Amy shares offers advice to emerging artists, shares her journey.

Wine and art are two passions for Rafe D’Amico, who works full-time at Cumulus Media. So, in 2013, it made perfect sense for him to marry the two by founding Ozymandias Wines, a true passion project that helps raise funds for emerging artists by selling wine with artist-designed labels. D’Amico, who serves as President, and his predominantly volunteer staff use the bulk of the proceeds...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practitioners are working at the very frontier of what spells business success for the coming decades. At its best, CSR is profitable, accountable, inclusive, empowering, and makes the world a better place. In this podcast, Toby Usnik talks to Grace Cho about how "The Caring Economy" is not just a movement but a secular change marking a new business paradigm f...

Annette Green served as Executive Director and President of the Fragrance Foundation for 40 years. Her memoir, “Spritzing to Success with the Woman Who Brought an Industry to Its Senses,” focuses on the concepts she instituted to help drive the small six-figure industry to its current multi-billion-dollar stature.

The Creative Career Center's content curator, Brian Young, talks to Dorner about combining his passions for both music and art, his love of collaboration, and his philosophy that creativity is a way of thinking, and not a talent.

Sara Taylor was one of five Creative Ad Open Call Winners, whose "Stunning Digiscapes" entry was chosen not only for its bright colors, nostalgic 80's and 90's feel, and unique take on simplified landscapes but also for the story behind the art

Famed designer and animal rights activist, John Bartlett, discusses the importance of sustainability in the design industry as well as how sustainability led him to to start the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, a charitable organization that provides ongoing resources to animal rescue organizations.

Nicole Purcell, the president of the legacy Clio Awards, discusses how the celebrated event has evolved since the 1960s. From including more women on their jury to recognizing and uplifting emerging talent, Purcell discusses the impact her company can have on creative careers.

When it comes to interviewing or talking through your portfolio and experience, Brian Young, a recruiter at Creative Circle is an expert. Whether you're just graduating from school or a current design professional Brian's tips and insights will prepare you for your next gig.

The gig economy has created more opportunities for artists than ever, despite the fact that artists have been working as solopreneurs and freelancers for decades. Heather Pontonio Artists Thrive, a tool she hopes will shift the landscape for artists to thrive in the creative economy. It presents an opportunity for artists to evaluate their careers from a holistic perspective, determine their stren...