Craft Talk

For this solo episode, I share some of my thoughts about feeling insecure about sharing our work. This internal conflict that is at work within me constantly. If you know me on a personal level, you would know that I tend to be more introverted, quiet and a private person Ironically, there’s the creative side of me that wants to tell you stories, share my work, and entertain. Living with both is a...

For this episode of Craft Talk, I’m very excited to have the one and only Frank Rose on the show. Frankie has so many disciplines, and in all of those avenues, he’s guaranteed to be the life of the party. From performing music as an emcee, being a hair stylist, hosting his own podcast to even being the go-to officiant for his friend’s weddings, Frankie is a natural when it comes to understanding w...

I’m so happy to interview Chris L.Stump for this episode of Craft Talk. Chris is a self-published author of fantasy novels and has always had a passion for writing all the way back when he was just 6 years old. In this interview, Chris shares the journey of writing his debut novel, Thalen and the Spark of Ancient Fire: First of the Lost Scepters. We talked about how the idea for book came about, t...

For this episode, I am joined by super awesome artist and friend, Laura Hobson. Laura is a multi-talented individual with a focus on visual arts (paintings and drawings) and she is also the singer-songwriter behind the band, Phabies. In addition to her art and music, she also has an affinity to the practice of gardening and caring for plants. In this interview, we discover how this passion for pla...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Joshua Albert. Josh is a licensed barber and is a part of the Avenue Barber Shop Team, a modern yet traditional shop located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before Josh jumped into the world of barbering, he actually started off in a completely different profession and was (and technically still is) a registered nurse. Through his experience with nursing school and be...

In addition to interviews, I thought I'd occasionally do a solo episode where I expand on some thoughts. For this episode, I talk about my intro segment that plays before each interview. This 24 second segment, gives the overall base and idea of what this podcast is and what I hope to get out of it. Even though this was a quick audio sound bite, the process of writing and putting it together took...

Being a DJ is more than just putting together a playlist. Aside from representing the deep history and the basics of the craft, understanding how to create an atmosphere and vibe is also an important aspect of art form. In this interview, we hear about Julius’ process and thoughts about building skills, creating the vibe and atmosphere in his sets, and also reading the crowd in a way that informs...

This episode, I am joined by a good friend, Jon Kirbitz to talk about his experiences of making the drumline of one of the most well known colleges in the country, the University of Michigan. Drums are deeply woven into Jon’s life and he shares some of his background, family history and what it’s meant for him. He also shares some valuable lessons and experiences that he learned throughout his mus...

I'm joined by my very first guest Rachele Wright! Rachele is a Digital Marketing Specialist, Owner of Wright Outcomes and the Host of the Live Training Program, "The Be Seen Society". In this episode, we learned some of the basic ins and outs of marketing on social media, and discuss how it impacts how we interact with our audience. Ultimately, each individual needs to figure out our own approach...

Hey! Welcome to  “Craft Talk”. I’m Tito Mendoza and this podcast is a collection of interviews with people of different disciplines ranging from creativity, business, and lifestyle. By diving into my guest's story and learning about how they approach their craft, I hope that these conversations help you find different ways to improve your own! This intro episode is all about laying down the fr...