Inspire Yourself by Inspiring Others

You will only get empathy from other artists when you talk about being worried what critics will think of your work. Those who take their art seriously can often be…

What to Do When Your Client Doesn’t Pay

In the 10 years I have been a freelance producer I have never been stiffed by a client. Sure, late payments are no fun, but I have always gotten paid!…

Don’t be Intimidated by the 10,000 Hour Rule

Malcolm Gladwell got a lot of press when he created the 10,000 Hour Rule. In his book Outliers, this rule means that to attain “greatness” in a certain field, you…

Career Advice: How to Hustle

This is the keynote that I gave at the Hustle Summit to a group of recent grads and young professionals. It's advice I still turn to daily. People you meet in your…

Design Classes Students Loved in 2015 (So Far!)

We've made it halfway through 2015, and the year has been full of so many wonderful moments already. We wanted to help our audience make this a summer all about…

How to Collect Inspiration While on Vacation

Vacations are meant to take us away from our work. We’re expected to take a break from our daily lives and truly rest so that when we come back, our…