Give us a SHOUT!What role does trust play in the creative process?Host Yuhei Ogawa dives into the often-overlooked power of interpersonal relationships in the creative industry, uncovering how genuine kindness isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the secret to building unstoppable team dynamics.[Intro]Conversation with Ruth Newbury (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) (3 min)[Chapter 1 "The Power of Small Gestures"]Dancer Ian McKenzie, Motion Designer/Animator Shutianyi Li, & Creative Director Christian Capello-Colon on the power of small kindness (9 min)[Chapter 2 "The Art of Creative Feedback"]Creative Director Ryan Summers on the timeless importance of creative criticism. Trailer Editor/Creative Director Brent Rockswold, Director Macaela Vandermost (Owner, Newfangled Studios), & Creative Director Michael Blackburn on their ethos on creative feedback (9 1/2 min)[Chapter 3 "Going Beyond"]Creative Director Amanda Russell (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) on creating a safe culture for her team. Kara Barnett (Creative Lead, Apple) talks about the importance of giving people shoutouts. Creative Director Michael Blackburn on going the extra mile to help editors grow (5 min)[Outro]Coming up on Part 2... (1 1/2 min)Main Theme by: Mateo Messina (https://www.mateomessina.com)Additional Music: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/) Follow us on Instagram at @creativekindpod
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Episode 2 - WHY DO WE DO THIS?
Give us a SHOUT!Why do we do what we do? And why does it matter?Host Yuhei Ogawa explores different passions of his creative colleagues, and find out what fuels them to continue on on their paths.[Intro]Voice Artist Brent Allen Hagel on how he set off on his Voice Over journey. Creative Director Ryan Summers on the importance of "Why?" (5 min)[Chapter 1 "The Calling"]Producer Erica Kung and filmmaker Haneol Lee discuss how they found their passion. (5 min)[Chapter 2 "The Rush"]Creative Director Kara Barnett on her passion for "Audience Journey". Creative Director/Editor Christian Capello-Colon on continuing fascination with video editing. (4 min)[Chapter 3 "On A Mission"]Director Ricardo Roberts on redefining inclusion & representation in the motion design industry. Director Macaela Vandermost on her personal fight to uphold her values of inclusivity. (12 1/2 min)[Chapter 4 "Legacy"]Sneaker Designer Hommy Diaz on what it means to be a Dominican designer. Performing Artist Phillip Attmore discusses the legacy of being a black artist. (7 1/2 min)[Chapter 5 "The Pitfall"]Director Adam Reid on what does it mean to live a life of an artist. Producer Erica Kung on weighing the pros & cons. (4 min)[Outro]Creative Director Quinnton Harris reveals his "Why?" (2 1/2 min)Main Theme by: Mateo Messina (https://www.mateomessina.com)Additional Music: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/) Follow us on Instagram at @creativekindpod
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Episode 1 - KINDNESS IS...
Give us a SHOUT!In this first episode of CREATIVE. KIND., host Yuhei Ogawa explores why kindness is at the heart of creative industry, with a help of a few friends.[Intro]Yuhei shares with filmmaker Michiel Thomas how the idea of the podcast come about. (6 min)[Chapter 1]Yuhei dives into the very meaning of kindness with dancer Ian McKenzie, creative director Quinnton Harris, and theater performer Phillip Attmore. (6 min)[Chapter 2]Yuhei talks to writer/director Haneol Lee, trailer editor Christian Capello-Colon, and producer Erica Kung to find out how kindness is deeply connected to different creative disciplines. (7 min)[Chapter 3]How can creatives extend kindness to their teams? Why is it important? Find out from VFX artist Andy Milkis, creative directors Kara Barnett and Michael Blackburn. (8 min)[Chapter 4]In the creative industry, what does it mean to be "Kind to yourself?" Yuhei talks to director Adam Reid and creative director Ryan Summers. (7 min)Main Theme by: Mateo Messina (https://www.mateomessina.com)Additional Music: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/) Follow us on Instagram at @creativekindpod
What does KINDNESS have to do with CREATIVITY? As we emerge from the pandemic era, we (creative professionals) find ourselves at a defining moment in the new age of workplace mindfulness. Will we continue to prioritize the bottom line and cut-throat competition, or will we choose to thrive together in a culture of empathy? Join award-winning marketing creative Yuhei Ogawa on CREATIVE. KIND. as we explore the transformative power of everyday kindness to forge a better future, one where success is measured not just in efficiency or competitive edge, but in the strength of our communities and the well-being of our colleagues. Kind Creative is possible. Are you ready to be part of the change?
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