Melina Kemph is a NY-based Art Director and Stylist in both the fashion and food media space. After styling a Nike x NBA campaign (a dream project), Melina left her role as Sr. Men's Stylist at Gilt Groupe to establish her own business. Her client roster includes Kevin Knox, Robin Arzon, Nike, Puma, Pepsi, GQ, Zola, and most recently Waffles & Mochi Get Cooking, an opportunity that fell into her inbox after a food stylist found her pottery on instagram!   On today's episode, Melina...

Emily is the Founder and CEO of Starry Eyed Productions, a production company that creates dynamic video content for its clients which include Gucci, Veuve Clicquot, Fresh Beauty, The Princeton Review, and Match.com, among others. On today's episode, Emily tells us about her early career as a dancer, the journey that led her to finding her love of video, how she started the business, and the good and bad advice she received along the way. Enjoy! MORE STARRY EYED PRODUCTIONS: Instagram:...

Ruvi Leider is a producer, writer, director and photographer with a focus on narrative, commercial and live-stream production. Ruvi produces everything from social content, multi-camera live stream, feature films, interactive digital installations and TV commercials for national and international broadcast.   On today's episode, Ruvi shares how he got his start by responding to a craigslist listing, the role of producer and what that can entail for any given project, how he stays calm and...

Kathryn Shah is the co-founder and CEO of Spring & Mulberry, a new food meets wellness brand comprised of date-sweetened chocolate bars that are topped with beauty & fantastic for you ingredients, from mango Urfa chili to lavender bee pollen, all with 0g added sugar.    The inspiration for the brand is a really personal one. A trip to Dubai on the way to meet her husband's family in India opened Kathryn's eyes to the beauty & pleasure of dates and dried fruits, no longer...

Jessie is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and art director with serious vision and a way of making the impossible, possible. Jessie began creating art using unorthodox materials influenced by pop culture, which transitioned into her now full-time gig of creating large scale pieces and physical installations. On today's episode, Jessie shares how she accidentally fell into her career through cold outreach to Lady Gaga's set designer, what it's like working with perishable materials, her...

Natalie Lew is a product designer for a tech company by day and a dreampop musician living in Seattle by night. Before Natalie landed her current 9-5 as Senior Experience Designer at ChowNow, she was previously a Product Designer at Flatiron Health, an Interaction Designer at frog and 2017/2018 Adobe Creative Resident, where she focuses on the intersections of ethics, technology, and interaction design. On today's episode, Nat and I talk about her experience as an Adobe Creative Resident...

Rōze Traore is a chef, media personality, entrepreneur, and the creator of unique dining experiences for clients and iconic brands such as The New York Times, Veuve Clicquot, AMEX and Louis Vuitton. At age 18, Roze packed up his knife kit and enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu. From there, he went to work in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world including Eleven Madison Park and The NoMad, before starting his own gig as the mastermind behind bespoke events for fashion clients. On...

Sam Cannon is an artist and director based in NYC & LA. Occupying a space at the cross-section of photography, video, experiential and performance, Cannon has produced projection installations, live performances, large-scale prints, and sculptures. She’s mounted exhibitions at Art Basel Miami Beach, Mana Contemporary and SPRING/BREAK Art Fair, and has been named one of The Impression Magazine's “50 Female Creatives Representing the Next Generation of Talent" (which, in fact, she very much...

Sam is an Australian-born, Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and food photographer - consider her a very delightful Jane of all trades in food media. Whether she's building a recipe with one core ingredient, ghost writing a cookbook, or shooting work for a beloved NY restaurant, Sam has a flare that is entirely her own.  On today's episode we talk (and laugh!) about the differences in Australian and New York food scenes, how to stay true to yourself when shooting client work, and how she grew...

Simbarashe Cha is a NY-based filmmaker and photographer who specializes in fashion and documentary with an emphasis on portraiture. You may recognize him for his fashion-forward street photography, or perhaps you've come across some of his incredible photojournalism work for The New York Times. No matter the circumstance, Simbarashe captures the spirit of the people he photographs in way that feels incredibly sincere and still dreamlike. I always knew Simbarashe to be an extremely thoughtful...

For close to 10 years, Sydney led the digital and social media practice at LaForce, where we (!) collaborated on everything from social strategy to custom content creation, influencer programming, small and large-scale events, and overall brand storytelling for a slew of brands. It makes me very happy to share this conversation with you, and provide an inside look at our past working lives and how we think about brands and social, today. Enjoy!  MORE SYDNEY: Syd's Instagram:...

Jovel Roystan is an actor and lifestyle content creator, born and bred in Houston, but currently based in BK. Over the past decade, he’s explored the many facets of the creative industries through written, visual and filmed expression, and partnered with hundreds of brands across the fashion, travel, and lifestyle spaces. Between diving back into the world of acting, dipping his toes into writing, and his work in visual storytelling, he uses social media and film as platforms to share his...

As the oldest of 8 kids, Rebecca always had to find her own way, which helped navigating educational and career choices throughout her life. From a masters in American History to then landing a job in fashion and starting her blog, Raspberry & Rouge, when she used Instagram purely as an editing tool, Rebecca's career as a content creator has evolved with the ever-changing social media landscape. Today, we talk about her shyness and how she finds the courage to pose in front of the camera,...

Molly Dickson is a fashion photographer, collage motion artist, and director reimagining 2D art from a multimedia approach. Her work spans commercial work for clients such as Benefit Cosmetics, Bergdorf Goodman, Bumble, and The Yes, alongside personal projects like her latest NFT collection, Computer Cowgirls, of which Molly is donating all proceeds to Fund Texas Choice, a non-profit organization that pays for Texans’ travel to abortion clinics. I originally found Molly's work on Instagram...

Jodi Moreno is a chef, culinary consultant, food stylist, James Beard nominated cookbook author, and one of the warmest people I've had the pleasure to work with. Her cookbook, More With Less, is the only cookbook I've both admired aesthetically and referenced religiously when wanting to cook something special, yet still simple. Her client list includes brands such as Krug Champagne, MasterCard, Peroni, and West Elm, while her recipes and work have been featured by Bon Appétit, Vogue, Saveur,...

Brent David Freaney is an artist working in digital media and conceptual sculpture. I first worked with Brent to build websites for Veuve Clicquot Champagne, and he soon became one of my favorite partners and people to work with. Since 2011 he has created, designed, and developed a body of work committed to fueling subculture across the digital landscape both through his studio, Special-Offer, and his personal practice, where projects are animated by a desire to generate new exploratory and...

John Philp Thompson III is a men's lifestyle creator based in New York City. A true jack-of- all trades, John began his career as a freelance photographer in Chicago eventually becoming a content creator full-time. Known for his all-American style and Texas roots, John knows how to make any guy - urban or suburban – look great with the right pieces. John's followers trust his style tips and love to follow along with his fashion, food, and travel tips (complete with city guides for each of his...

REO is a dynamic futurist poised to change the way the world views digital art. His perspectives and unique eye for art, design, fashion, music, and intuitive ability to work with technology allow him to be a world builder. Today we discuss where wellness and art intercept, REO's big break with Beyoncé, what the NFT community means to him, and how REO wants the world to view digital art. MORE OF REO:  REO's Work (Compiled Links): solo.to/thisreo  REO's Spotify:...

Aaron Vazquez is a Photographer and Director based in New York City. Originally from Austin, TX, Aaron first picked up a camera in high school after persuading his teacher to accept a video essay as opposed to a written essay for a particular assignment. From there, he went to the University of Texas at Austin before moving to New York City, where he hustled his way to shooting rap music videos, live fashion photography, and eventually landing large commercial projects with the likes of Veuve...

Creative Juicy is a podcast that surrounds conversations about the creative process, tools to help you find your voice, and advice for people looking to make something of their own in this crazy beautiful world.    Hosted by Brand and Content Strategist, Michelle Wainwright, the goal of Creative Juicy is to shine a light on the experiences of people who dare to be different, with the hopes of inspiring you to do whatever makes you feel unapologetically you.    Check out guest bios and show...