Giants, welcome to episode #38! I’m officially back home in Sydney, Australia, after a whirlwind 2-month USA tour as part of launching my second book; how to get a mentor as a designer. I couldn’t of done it without the AIGA chapters that hosted me and of course all of you that participated. In short, I visited 15 cities, delivered 20 talks and met over 1500 attendees. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, it was truly an honor – do checkout my instagram for all the pictures of that journey, my handle is @TheGiantThinker.
Today’s guest is the Chief Creative Officer of VaynerMedia – an advertising, social-media led marketing and communications agency founded by Gary Vaynerchuk with over 800 employees and counting. We know a lot about Gary, but to hear from the CCO of VaynerMedia is a rare gem, so rare in fact that this guest has never been interviewed on any podcast, ever. I’m truly grateful to be the first and I know you’re going to find this both informative and entertaining.
Some of the topics we spoke about include:
I present to you, the man leading VaynerMedia’s creative team of titanic proportions … Steve Babcock!
More on Steve can be found via the links below:
Twitter: @stevehappens
Snapchat: @babcosnaps
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevehappens
Website: SteveHappens.com
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Ayse Birsel on deconstructing and reconstructing to design the life you love
Lewis Howes on the story you tell yourself, the power of forgiveness and how to break through barriers
Dr. Jim Kokkinakis, expert optometrist on managing dry eyes and computer vision syndrome
Co-Founder and Principal of Meld Studios; Janna DeVylder on the materiality of service design
CEO of Publicis Worldwide (AUS & NZ) Andrew ‘Billy’ Baxter on leading an organisation with 450+ people and 60+ major clients
Oscar Trimboli, specialist coach in deep listening on how to listen beyond the words
Charbel Zeaiter, Co-founder at Academy Xi on UX design processes, VR, AR and the future of design
Dr. Carmel Harrington, sleep specialist for over 20 years on how to achieve better sleep
Musician Rachel Claudio on building electronic performances and the transcending power of sound
NOSHU founder Rachel Bajada on the reality of decision making, starting a business and creating a food product
Elle Luna on protecting your passion, interpreting your dreams and the practicality of transition periods
Ashleigh Axios, Former Creative Director of The White House on cultivating brand values and lessons learned along the way
Steve Frykholm, design legend of Herman Miller on navigating a career and dealing with differences and failed attempts
Debbie Millman, host of Design Matters on the cross-pollination of craft and going beyond operational excellence
Julie Anixter, AIGA’s Executive Director on adapting, finding fulfilment and overcoming fear as a designer
Dominic Walsh, Managing Director at Landor on better leadership and business meeting creativity
David Lee, Chief Creative Officer at Squarespace on design portfolios, how to stand out and knowing your north star
Russell James, Victoria’s Secret & Vogue photographer on creative discipline, persistence, adapting and mentors
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