On this episode of Low-Key Legends, we chat with Michelle Mattar the founder of Practice Inc. a brand-building studio in Brooklyn about how creating fake brands helped her to launch her highly successful business. _ Buy Dirt Baby Shirts HABIBI - GRAPHIC NOVEL _ Find Michelle Online: Twitter Practice Waste Not: Sustainable Packaging Resources Creative Boom Article Feature

What a treat, in this episode, we sit down with Karyll Catubig to have an epic conversation about doing van life, traveling, and how to design your ideal life. We talk about how Karyll stumbled into photography, his gear, and his passion for creating. Follow Karyll's adventures on Instagram Karyll's Design Work

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I sit down with my friend and mentor Mike Kern the founder of WeLikeSmall which was acquired by ThinkingBox in 2019. We dive into a wide range of topics from how to build and grow an agency, the challenges involved with growing from 2 million to 5 million in revenue, the reasons for selling his agency, and much more. Let's Get Social: → Twitter/ X → LinkedIn → ThinkingBox

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bill Kenney, the Co-Founder of Focus Lab - a branding agency that focuses on shaping some of the world's leading B2B brands. During our conversation, we talked about what sets a brand apart, Bill's journey in design and leadership, his new book, hot sauce, and much more. Buy Bill's Book: Conquer Your Rebrand Let's Get Social: → Dribbble → Twitter → LinkedIn → Focus Lab Site

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I have the opportunity to sit down with Kaitlyn Barclay to learn about her unconventional path in starting ScoutLab a purpose-driven marketing agency focused on human and planetary health. We talk about building brands that advance humanity forward, books, linguistics, the importance of values in business, and so much more. Let's Get Social: ScoutLab Site Twitter / X Instagram LinkedIn

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I chat with Louis Paquet about his process for creating amazing interactive experiences, leveraging motion design to create emotion, and working to combat imposter syndrome and burnout. Louis Paquet is the creative director of Tux Creative House a full-service creative agency in Montreal and Los Angeles. Sign up for Louis's Master class - Link Here Learn Motion Design from Louis - Course Link Find Louis on Social: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tux Creative House

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, we dive into how Michael Janiak is building an agency culture that rewards creative thinking and pushing through boundaries in eCommerce design. How to take smart risks, Michael's team's design process, noticing a lack of design heroes in present-day culture, surfing, getting hot-boxed by Seth Rogan, and much more. Michael Janiak is the co-founder of Pattern an eCommerce design agency in San Fransisco. You can find their work at → https://www.thisispattern.com Let's Get Social: Pattern Agency Twitter / X LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode, we dive into vulnerability, imposter syndrome, food, and the power of finding your cultural identity with Jackie Kao. Jackie Kao is a freelance brand/digital designer with an emphasis on visual identity, art direction, and illustration. As a self-taught designer with a fine art and urban planning undergrad degree, she tends to source inspiration from atypical places away from the screen and beyond the design industry if possible. In her free time, she likes to physically and mentally explore new territories to broaden her perspective. Jackie's Portfolio Have You Eaten Yet - Cookbook

A far-ranging conversation with Ben Johnson the owner and Creative Director of Elegant Seagulls a digital creative agency focused on merging creative and conversions. In this episode, we talk about Ben's journey from snowboarding to growing a design agency. We talk about hobbies like knife making, staying inspired, and how fatherhood changes you as a person. Ben started Seagulls 17 years ago working out of his bedroom. He started working with local clients with the simple quest that "it" could be done better. During his time at Seagulls, the agency has worked with amazing clients including ESPN, Forbes, CNN, Panasonic, and Audible. Social: Dribbble Linkedin Twitter

In this episode of Low-Key Legends, I chat with Libby Connolly. Libby is a Chicago-based Creative Director building visually captivating, emotionally resonant brands under her namesake practice Studio Libby Connolly. In this episode, we dive into how a place affects our creative work and life, taking risks, getting vulnerable, and her new mentorship program. If you are interested in working 1:1 with Libby reach out to her via Calendly to book a time. Social: 1 : 1 Mentorship Website Instagram LinkedIn