Confessions of a Creative Director

Executive Creative Director and former strategist Trish Rexroth shares her her unique perspective on how she uses the two sides of her brain to fuel her innovative thinking. And, talks about how managing is more like herding tigers than cats. Plus, hear Jaime share some exciting news at the top of the show. 

What does Mr. Rogers have to do with B2B Marketing? Turns out, everything. In this amazing episode, Creatives Cliff and Scott talk process, inspiration, teamwork and how a children's show changed the way they think about marketing.  

Leading from the emerging future while reading theory books on mushrooms and hacking Tomagotchis. Yeah. It's that kind of mind blowing episode. Enjoy my conversation with good pal and fellow songwriter Devin O'Neill.  

Gray hair, Spicy Ginger Beer, Multi-reality, Pintrest and Lycra. Just a few of the topics we cover in this wind ranging conversation with seasoned Experiential ECD Aaron Miller. 

From crushing sessionable IPA's to crushing creative challenges of all types, Jacina Serbalik is the next generation Creative Director. Hear us talk about a wide variety of topics including her thoughts on the creative process, her involvement in the AIGA and about pushing through the FFTs.  

In this episode, Jaime talks to Creative Director Mike Matthews from CultureSpan, the agency where Jaime got his start back in 1996! Mike Matthews shares insights into their Transcreation philosophy as well as some of the intricacies that go into creating advertising in a border town like El Paso, TX. In addition, Mike talks about his approach to creative direction, his go-to "move" for idea generation and where to get some great late-night eats with a free side of Insta videos (spoiler alert: It's not Chico's Tacos!).

Belgian Creative, Pieter Claeys thought he wanted to be a Creative Director. Then when he became one he lost his smile.

A wide-ranging conversations with ad industry veteran Ed Miller. From TV to Experiential, he's done it all for some of the biggest clients and agencies in the world. With that much experience, his confession is surprising. 

Art lover. Fashionista. Culture Vulture. Creative Badass. Meet Anastasia Kouriatova on the latest episode of Confessions of a Creative Director. 

On this week's show, Jaime talks to his former boss Julien Le Bas on a wide range of topics from life as a Frenchman living in Germany (and Australia and The US), the role of Creative Conductor, er, Creative Director to just not giving a F about certain elements of life in our industry. Plus, we introduce a new segment on the show - 2 Minute Hot-takes! Listener Discretion advised. This show contains colorful and creative language (read F bombs and such).