Dave Arcade

Dave Arcade takes the guest’s seat on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast and shares the wealth of knowledge he’s gathered from his year of interviewing artists alongside Andrea. Learn the throughlines that connect all artists from across the globe and how Dave’s story fits into it!  Keep up with Dave on Instagram &amp; Behance! Hosted by Caton Vance &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Dave-Arcade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> takes the guest’s seat on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast and shares the wealth of knowledge he’s gathered from his year of interviewing artists alongside Andrea. Learn the throughlines that connect all artists from across the globe and how Dave’s story fits into it!  Keep up with Dave on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davearcade/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.behance.net/davearcade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behance</a>! Hosted by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catonjay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caton Vance</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

How to Share Your Perspective with Dave Arcade

If you’ve ever struggled with marketing, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Andrea and our Marketing &amp; Partnerships Director Caton team up to go over the 3 major hurdles artists face in their marketing. Learn how to overcome these dilemmas and share your work like an expert on this week's episode! Hosted by Caton Vance &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

If you’ve ever struggled with marketing, this week’s podcast episode is for you. Andrea and our Marketing &amp; Partnerships Director Caton team up to go over the 3 major hurdles artists face in their marketing. Learn how to overcome these dilemmas and share your work like an expert on this week's episode! Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caton-vance-20325916/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caton Vance</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

Overcoming the 3 Biggest Marketing Hurdles

Max Loeffler's career went from 0 to 100 real quick. Graduating in 2017, Max has skyrocketed to where he is today in just 5 short years. Wanna know how he did it? Well so did we! Check out all his spilled secrets on this week's episode. Keep up with Max on Instagram &amp; Behance! Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Max-Loeffler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Loeffler's</a> career went from 0 to 100 real quick. Graduating in 2017, Max has skyrocketed to where he is today in just 5 short years. Wanna know how he did it? Well so did we! Check out all his spilled secrets on this week's episode. Keep up with Max on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/haxloeffler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.behance.net/maxloeffler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behance</a>! Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

Exponential Growth with Max Loeffler

Anna Pers Bräcke knows the key to success is doing what scares you. She takes all her trials and tribulations and turns them into opportunities and bright, candy-colored futures. Learn how she does it on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Keep up with Anna on Instagram &amp; Behance! Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Anna-Pers-Bracke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna Pers Bräcke</a> knows the key to success is doing what scares you. She takes all her trials and tribulations and turns them into opportunities and bright, candy-colored futures. Learn how she does it on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Keep up with Anna on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annapersbracke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.behance.net/annapersbracke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behance</a>! Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

Turning Hardship into Beauty with Anna Pers Bräcke

Emma Tucker

Emma Tucker is the Deputy Editor at Creative Review, meaning she has her finger on the pulse of everything and anything going on in the creative industries. Not only that, but she has experience in the ad world and as a freelancer. Some may say she’s an expert on all things creative. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

<a href="https://www.creativereview.co.uk/landing-page/emma-tucker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Tucker</a> is the Deputy Editor at Creative Review, meaning she has her finger on the pulse of everything and anything going on in the creative industries. Not only that, but she has experience in the ad world and as a freelancer. Some may say she’s an expert on all things creative. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

Emma Tucker of Creative Review

Sua Balac’s silhouetted style is hard to miss. His work is as expert as it is outstanding, and we asked him all about it on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Keep up with Sua on Instagram &amp; Behance! Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Sua-Balac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sua Balac’s</a> silhouetted style is hard to miss. His work is as expert as it is outstanding, and we asked him all about it on this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Keep up with Sua on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/s.balac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.behance.net/suabalac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Behance</a>! Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

Gesture and Silhouettes with Sua Balac 

Last week’s podcast episode leave you hungry for more? Learn how to wrap up your content strategy in a neat little bow from our very own Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager. You’ll never be left wondering how to grow your socials ever again! Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

Last week’s podcast episode leave you hungry for more? Learn how to wrap up your content strategy in a neat little bow from our very own Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager. You’ll never be left wondering how to grow your socials ever again! Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/closerandcloserco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@closerandcloserco</a>!

How To Build Your Content Strategy pt. 2

This week, our very own Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager walks you through how to create a content strategy for yourself! Step by step, she helps you build a plan to make your social media as effective as possible and help you reach ideal clients. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

This week, our very own Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager walks you through how to create a content strategy for yourself! Step by step, she helps you build a plan to make your social media as effective as possible and help you reach ideal clients. Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dose</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

How to Build Your Content Strategy

Paola Saliby is the queen of evolution. Take a look at her portfolio even just a year ago and you’ll see how her penchant for change keeps her work constantly evolving, new, and fresh. Learn what inspires her to keep upping her game on this week’s episode. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Paola-Saliby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paola Saliby </a>is the queen of evolution. Take a look at her portfolio even just a year ago and you’ll see how her penchant for change keeps her work constantly evolving, new, and fresh. Learn what inspires her to keep upping her game on this week’s episode. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Making Moves with Paola Saliby

Lindsay Stripling

Lindsay Stripling’s work is completely informed by her passions. From magical realism to human psychology, you can see the touches of each of these interests in her paintings. She talks about what inspires her to paint what she does on this week's episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast! Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Lindsay-Stripling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Stripling</a>’s work is completely informed by her passions. From magical realism to human psychology, you can see the touches of each of these interests in her paintings. She talks about what inspires her to paint what she does on this week's episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast! Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Working with Intention with Lindsay Stripling

Welcome to the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast where we're all about expanding your creative potential. Each week we have inspiring creatives to help you grow your freelance career. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz (Artist Marketing &amp; Partnerships, Closer&amp;Closer), Dave Arcade (Illustrator, repped by Closer&amp;Closer), and Drew Melton (Founder, Closer&amp;Closer)Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

We covered a LOT of ground with Jill Senft on the podcast this week. From getting degrees to NFTs, we dove into everything and anything that makes Jill the amazing artist she is. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

We covered a LOT of ground with <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Jill-Senft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Senft</a> on the podcast this week. From getting degrees to NFTs, we dove into everything and anything that makes Jill the amazing artist she is. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Paintings, Degrees & NFTs with Jill Senft

Mel Cerri

Mel Cerri walks you through her story and gives you all her best advice on making that transition. Mel is an artist on our roster you all know and love. But did you know she wasn’t a full-time freelance letterer until the start of 2022? Find out how she found the confidence to leave an unfulfilling full-time gig on this week's episode.  Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Mel-Cerri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mel Cerri</a> walks you through her story and gives you all her best advice on making that transition. Mel is an artist on our roster you all know and love. But did you know she wasn’t a full-time freelance letterer until the start of 2022? Find out how she found the confidence to leave an unfulfilling full-time gig on this week's episode.  Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Becoming Full Time Freelance with Mel Cerri

Neph Trejo

Neph Trejo is an Associate Creative Director at Disney with a long history as a creative. He fills us in on his creative journey, his favorite parts of working with freelancers, and how to build trust with a client on this week’s episode.  Neph is an award-winning graphic designer with 10+ years experience working as a Creative Director, Designer, Art Director, Photographer, and Director in the apparel, entertainment, consumer electronics, hospitality and automotive industries. He is currently the Associate Creative Director at Disney. To quote from his LinkedIn profile: “​​perfectly crafted is my ultimate goal. No matter the medium – print, digital, experiential, broadcast, film – you can bet my heart is in it.”  Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nephtrejo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neph Trejo</a> is an Associate Creative Director at Disney with a long history as a creative. He fills us in on his creative journey, his favorite parts of working with freelancers, and how to build trust with a client on this week’s episode.  Neph is an award-winning graphic designer with 10+ years experience working as a Creative Director, Designer, Art Director, Photographer, and Director in the apparel, entertainment, consumer electronics, hospitality and automotive industries. He is currently the Associate Creative Director at Disney. To quote from his LinkedIn profile: “​​perfectly crafted is my ultimate goal. No matter the medium – print, digital, experiential, broadcast, film – you can bet my heart is in it.”  Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-mejia-madriz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mejia-Madriz</a>. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Neph Trejo, Associate Creative Director at Disney

Our Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager Andrea Mejia-Madriz is back and ready to explain what the “partnerships” part of her title means. Learn all about what brand partnerships are, why they’re an important opportunity for any freelance creative, and how you can start participating. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

Our Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager Andrea Mejia-Madriz is back and ready to explain what the “partnerships” part of her title means. Learn all about what brand partnerships are, why they’re an important opportunity for any freelance creative, and how you can start participating. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="//www.closerandcloser.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Brand Partnerships with Andrea Mejia-Madriz 

Evan Weselmann may be relatively new at freelancing full time, but he already has some excellent insight on the job. We picked his brain on comparison, finding joy in your work, and more on the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast this week. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://closerandcloser.co/Evan-Weselmann" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evan Weselmann</a> may be relatively new at freelancing full time, but he already has some excellent insight on the job. We picked his brain on comparison, finding joy in your work, and more on the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast this week. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Finding Joy in the Process with Evan Weselmann

Hilary Jackendoff is, among many things, an incredibly knowledgeable human design reader. She can help you uncover how you best make decisions and how you can live as your truest self. If that seems like something you need, or even just something you’d like to learn more about, tune in to this episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast, where she shows Dave Arcade (and all of you) how to use human design to improve your creative practice. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://meditationchick.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hilary Jackendoff</a> is, among many things, an incredibly knowledgeable human design reader. She can help you uncover how you best make decisions and how you can live as your truest self. If that seems like something you need, or even just something you’d like to learn more about, tune in to this episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast, where she shows Dave Arcade (and all of you) how to use human design to improve your creative practice. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Human Design for Creatives

Chidy Wayne

If you’re interested in hearing the philosophy around an artist’s work, this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast is for you. Chidy Wayne popped in this week and answered the millions of questions many of you have probably wondered when looking at his work, like “how are you so good with watercolors?”, “what’s the relationship between fine art and commercial work?”, and of course, “why hands?” Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

If you’re interested in hearing the philosophy around an artist’s work, this week’s episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast is for you. <a href="https://www.chidywayne.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chidy Wayne</a> popped in this week and answered the millions of questions many of you have probably wondered when looking at his work, like “how are you so good with watercolors?”, “what’s the relationship between fine art and commercial work?”, and of course, “why hands?” Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Finding Artistic Freedom with Chidy Wayne

Henri Campeã’s a person who’s completely and totally true to his values. In every aspect of life, including his commercial illustration work, he makes sure he’s giving back to his community and creating work that feels like him. If you want to learn how he lives his values day in and day out, and how you can do the same, check out his episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman.  Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://henricampea.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henri Campeã</a>’s a person who’s completely and totally true to his values. In every aspect of life, including his commercial illustration work, he makes sure he’s giving back to his community and creating work that feels like him. If you want to learn how he lives his values day in and day out, and how you can do the same, check out his episode of the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>.  Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Living Your Values with Henri Campeã

Katy Cowan

Creative Boom is one of the leading platforms for the creative industry, and Katy Cowan is the founder and mastermind behind the operation. She joined us on the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast and shared her path to Creative Boom and how she got the platform to where it is today. Hosted by Dave Arcade &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

<a href="https://www.creativeboom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Boom</a> is one of the leading platforms for the creative industry, and <a href="https://twitter.com/katylcowan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katy Cowan</a> is the founder and mastermind behind the operation. She joined us on the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast and shared her path to Creative Boom and how she got the platform to where it is today. Hosted by <a href="https://www.davearcade.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Arcade</a> &amp; Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Growing Something Great with Katy Cowan

C&amp;C's Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager Andrea Mejia-Madriz is the one in charge of making sure our artists are up to speed on all things marketing and social media. Today, she wanted to give you all the 411 on Reels, the format that's completely changing the landscape of Instagram. She fills you in on what the format even is, why it's important, and how you can utilize it as an artist or freelancer.  Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Community! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co.

C&amp;C's Marketing &amp; Partnerships Manager Andrea Mejia-Madriz is the one in charge of making sure our artists are up to speed on all things marketing and social media. Today, she wanted to give you all the 411 on Reels, the format that's completely changing the landscape of Instagram. She fills you in on what the format even is, why it's important, and how you can utilize it as an artist or freelancer.  Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by <a href="https://dvclmn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Coleman</a>. Sign up for <a href="https://mailchi.mp/closerandcloser/thecommunity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Community</a>! To learn more about Closer&amp;Closer, visit <a href="https://closerandcloser.co/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.closerandcloser.co</a>.

Instagram Reeling with Andrea Mejia-Madriz

Welcome to the Closer&amp;Closer Podcast where we're all about expanding your creative potential. Each week we have inspiring creatives to help you grow your freelance career. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz (Artist Marketing &amp; Partnerships, Closer&amp;Closer), Dave Arcade (Illustrator, repped by Closer&amp;Closer), and Drew Melton (Founder, Closer&amp;Closer) Podcast Art by Dave Coleman

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