How You Create

In this episode of "How You Create," I’m joined by Niko Kampouris, a creative with experience in social media, community management, and content. In addition to all the skills that come along with this experience, Niko is my resident web 3 and NFT geek. In this convo we talked about the rise, the fall, the stagnation, and the next chapter for NFTs.

In this episode of "How You Create," I am joined by documentary photographer Wesaam Al-Badry, 2023 Google Pixel & Aperture Creator Labs Photo Fund grant recipient. Wesaam, born in Nasiriyah, Iraq, fled to Saudi Arabia and lived in refugee camps for 4 and half years at the outset of what became known as the Gulf War. In late 1994, Wesaam and his family were relocated to Lincoln, Nebra...

In this episode of "How You Create," I am joined by Ramie Ahmed , Photographer and Google Pixel & Aperture 2023 Creator Labs Photo Fund grant recipient. Ramie, now working out of New York, describes himself as a documentary photographer focussing on marginalized communities, specifically the LGBTQ, Queer, and Trans spaces. In this episode, Ramie discusses growing up in New Jersey, hi...

Welcome to another episode of "How You Create" this time we’re joined by friend of the pod and fellow creative, photographer, and Director of New Business at Bullhorn Creative Tim Harris! Today we discuss the future of every creative’s frenemy Adobe, Tim’s disappointment with Netflix, and the How You Create live event. Don't miss out on all the banter, hot takes, and endless discussi...

On this episode of "How You Create," Host Ben Terry is joined by photographer and longtime friend, David Kasnic. After moving from his home in a small town in the Pacific Northwest to study at Western Kentucky University, Dave finished his formal photography education with a MFA at Columbia College Chicago in Photography. Additionally, Dave has worked with national and internationally re...

On this episode of How You Create your favorite group of creatives is back! I’m joined today by Tim Harris, Josiah Bice, and Andrew Granstaff. Andrew and Josiah are both photographers as well as the Operational Specialist and Production Manager at State Film Lab in Louisville. Tim Harris is a photographer, and Director of New Business at Bullhorn. In this episode, we talk the true definition of “a...

On this episode of How You Create, Tyler Deeb is back as a guest, Tyler is the owner, designer, and CEO of Misc. goods . Tyler is a seasoned leader, strategist, and designer with over two decades of experience. His collaborative approach involves working closely with partners to assess their challenges, craft compelling brand identities, and set a clear roadmap for success. Whether the project is...

On this episode I am joined by a panel featuring Joshua Jean-Marie, Tim Harris, and Andrew Granstaff. Together, we go on a deep dive into the dynamic realms of freelance work versus agency engagements. With a wealth of collective experience, we attempt to shed light on the intricacies of pricing services according to one's seniority in the field, a topic that often bewilders many aspiring prof...

I'm thrilled to be joined by Todd Balsley, the visionary behind Clever Supply , your go-to retail destination for camera-related accessories. They've garnered a distinct reputation for their meticulously crafted leather camera straps. Notably, Todd brings to the table a rich background in photography, coupled with an understanding of marketing dynamics. What's more, he has a tenure of...

On this episode of How You Create I am joined by a few friends from the creative community, Tim Harris, Josiah Bice, and Andrew Granstaff. Andrew and Josiah are both photographers as well as the Operational Specialist and Production Manager at State Film Lab. Tim is a photographer as well and the Director of New Business at Bullhorn. In this installment, we dive deep into the dynamic world of soci...

On this episode of How You Create, I dive into the journey of Josh Ong, an influential figure in the digital space. With his extensive background in journalism, communications, and marketing, Josh brings a unique perspective to the table. As a co-founder of Bored Room Ventures and Chief Strategy Officer of Kreatorhood, he has been at the forefront of advising brands, startups, and creatives on nav...

In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend of mine, Britt Bass Turner, an Atlanta native and abstract artist known for her vibrant and playful paintings. Britt's love for color and design blossomed at a young age, influenced by her interior designer mother and her exploration of fabric samples and color swatches. With her refined eye for aesthetics and design, Britt brings a sense of curio...

Clara Shuku Mokri, a Los Angeles-based visual storyteller, is on the podcast this week to talk about life as a photographer and videographer. Growing up in a family of surfers along the beautiful shores of Malibu and Topanga Beach, Clara's early connection with nature and adventure shaped her artistic sensibilities. She discovered her true calling and decided to delve deeper into the world of...

We are joined by Andy Miller AKA Andy J Pizza. Andy is a storyteller, illustrator, podcaster, and public speaker. He’s worked with clients like Nickelodeon, Warby Parker, Google, and The New York Times. Andy is also creator and host of Creative Pep Talk, a podcast for creatives that was early to the podcast scene. Ben and Andy discuss Andy’s upbringing and how that influences him, neurodiversity,...

On this episode of How You Create, Ash Adams joins Ben and Joshua. Ash is a photojournalist and photo editor. She started photography as a teenager, studied photojournalism at Ohio University, and moved to Alaska to pursue photojournalism. They discuss the process Ash has when shooting a photojournalism story, what draws her to photography, her relationship with Alaska, and so much more. Sometimes...

We are joined by Devin Allen on this episode of How You Create. Devin is a photojournalist and activist from Baltimore, Maryland. Photography and activism go hand in hand for him. Devin is a self taught photographer who shot photographs from the Freddie Gray and George Floyd protests that were both published as covers for Time Magazine. He shares about his catapult into his photography career as a...

On this episode of How You Create, we’re talking about NFTs. Ben is joined by Jalil Wahdatehagh, creator of Scapes and developer of Checks. Stepping in for Joshua this episode, is friend of the pod, Niko Kampouris. The three discuss the ins and outs of the NFT communities, how Jalil got involved in the web3 world, and thoughts on the future of NFTs.  Learn all about it on this episode of How You C...

On this episode of How You Create, Ben and Joshua are joined by Brian McDonald and Jesse Bryan. In the words of Jesse, Brian is the best storyteller alive today. Aside from being Brian’s biggest hype man, Jesse is Founder and CEO of Belief Agency. Brian and Jesse work together at Belief Agency , which is a full-service creative agency and story consultancy that believes the truth is enough. Things...

On the pod this week, Ben and Joshua talk about a multitude of topics from kickstarter projects, to Joshua’s new personal newsletter and thoughts on the e-commerce world, what Ben’s been focusing on with his two big projects, Hidden Ventures and Mosaic, and quite a bit more. Keep on the lookout for an upcoming event in Louisville and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all the things...

Alex Matisse is here with Ben and Joshua this week on the podcast. From potter to Founder and CEO, Alex has been shaping East Fork Pottery both literally and figuratively for the past ten years. He shares about the values he holds and how he brings that to the business at East Fork; he’s passionate about his local community, about bringing a human-centeredness to both his craft and the environment...

After a long hiatus, How You Create is back and hopefully better than ever. In this episode, Joshua and Ben walk through the most recent Link Up post from the newsletter. Which - spoiler alert, Joshua hadn’t read before the episode, so if you haven’t either, that’s okay. The guys discuss and try to break down things like OpenAI’s chatgpt, the future of NFTs, Airbnb and fees, the state of the marke...

From Michigan to Hollywood, Maegan Houang talks with Joshua and Ben to share her creative journey and pull back the curtain on what it's like to work in Hollywood, build a career in film, and share how much money you need to live as a writer and director. Maegan Houang is a writer/director interested in exploring the crushing absurdity of the human condition. She recently released two new mus...

This ain't no hobby. Amber Vittoria joins Ben and Joshua on the podcast this week to pull back the curtain on how she has thrived as a working artist. Most recently, Amber has embraced the digital art world and has minted numerous NFTs and has received attention and buyers like Reese Witherspoon and L'Oreal to support her work.  Amber Vittoria is an artist and poet working in New York City. T...

Joshua and Ben take a look back at the past year and discuss the highs and lows of episodes on the podcast, creative trends, creative tools, NFTs, and anything else we could remember. We also talk about what we expect to see happen in 2022. We'll be honest, I think we're conditioned from experiencing 2020/2021 to expect the worse so that we can be pleasantly surprised if the year goes well :)

Jeremy Booth joins Ben and Joshua to discuss the ins and outs of generative NFT art in the metaverse, his new NFT project called Bushidos, and his creative journey from freelance to working at full-time as a product illustrator at Coinbase.