Timothy Goodman is a New York based designer and illustrator. He is also an author and activist concerned with social issues and an unending quest for authentic experiences and human interaction. In this episode he discusses his transition from home renovations in Cleveland, Ohio to his make or break start in New York City and the power of design to connect.

First Things First is produced by Frontier Media. Learn more at www.frontier.is

Host: Paddy Harrington

Producer and Editor: Max Cotter

Show Graphic Design: Paul Kawai

Frontier’s sponsor music is an edited version of “sketch (rum-portrait)” by Jahzzar from the album “Sketches.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Sketches/sketch_rum-portrait_1585

This episode features an edited version of “Bossa Nova” by Simon Mathewson from the album “Some silly songs.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Simon_Mathewson/Some_silly_songs/Bossa_Nova_1910

This episode features an edited version of “Not My Problem” by Lee Rosevere from the album “Music For Podcasts 5.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_5/Lee_Rosevere_-_Music_For_Podcasts_5_-_12_Not_My_Problem

This episode features an edited version of “Lost And Found” by Podington Bear from the album “Bon Voyage.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Bon_Voyage_1995/Lost_And_Found_1786

This episode features an edited version of “By Grace” by Podington Bear from the album “Inspiring.” The original can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Inspiring/ByGrace