Its Gotta Be Creative
Its Gotta Be Creative
Teodoro Leo
A behind-the-scenes interview series focused on creative professional's career story. From early dreams, setbacks/steps, and their advice for the next generation of dreamers, doers, and creatives.  Host & Producer: Teodoro Leo Graphic Designer: Gregory Leo Associate Guest Outreach: Andre Frattino Composer: João Gabriel Rodrigues (JGabrielRodrigues.com)
Alex Dvorak and Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo, Screenwriters, Model, Journalist
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Alex Dvorak and Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo, co-founders of Negative Space Comics, as they share their story leading up to the founding of Negative Space. From childhood dreams of becoming comic book & TV writers and the struggles of finding your place in your early years to a battle against cancer and lessons about turning trauma into purpose. As always, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. If you enjoyed their story, don't forget to check out their other episode (S5, EP1) as they talk about creating Negative Space Comics Competitions. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content.
Mar 1, 2022
48 min
Albert de Symons Azis-Clauson, Co-Founder of UnderPinned
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Albert de Symons Azis-Clauson, Founder of UnderPinned. Follow along as Albert documents his time at The Royal Ballet School, his craving for learning and how he saw a need to build a platform dedicated to giving freelancers all the tools and services to build a great freelance career around their passion. As always, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Are you a freelancer interested in UnderPinned? Use code: at checkout! https://www.underpinned.com From a network of thousands of diverse freelancers, to tools for pitching, portfolios, project management, invoices and contracts, to education and support, UnderPinned is building better freelance careers. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content.
Feb 15, 2022
50 min
Anthony Pollock, Founder of Soda & Telepaths
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Anthony Pollock, Founder of Soda & Telepaths. Soda and Telepaths is a boutique Pop Culture Public Relations and Promotion company with experience working in the Comic Book and Graphic Novel Industry. They specialize in connecting clients with individuals looking to buy and invest in the latest and greatest Pop Culture Projects. As always, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content. https://sodaandtelepaths.com
Feb 1, 2022
26 min
IGTBC SPECIAL: What is the Negative Space Comic Book Competition with Alex Dvorak and Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo
In this special episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Alex Dvorak and Nahuel Fanjul-Arguijo, co-founders of Negative Space Comics, as they share all the details, YOU need to know to enter your comic script into the Negative Space comic book writing competition, giving emerging comic book writers a clear path into the industry. The grand prize winner receives $500 and mentorship from industry professionals! After listening, head to https://negativespacecomics.com for all the competition details. Rate, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content.
Oct 26, 2021
26 min
Darick and Emily Ritter, Founder's of Sequential Potential
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Darick and Emily Ritter, Founder's of Sequential Potential. Sequential Potential Comics creates custom comics and illustrations for researchers in the sciences, humanities, and arts. Connecting findings, discoveries, and innovations to new audiences. As always, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content. https://www.sequentialpotential.com
Aug 24, 2021
39 min
Bill Calandro, Motion Graphics Producer at Florida Panthers
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Bill Calandro, Motion Graphics Producer at the Florida Panthers. From playing hockey in high school, to the motion graphics team at the Tampa Bay Lighting, and themed nights for the Flordia Panthers, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Rate, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content
Aug 17, 2021
14 min
Richard Goodwin, Toy Designer at Neon Strikers
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Richard Goodwin, Toy Designer at Neon Strikers. From his earliest memories playing with toys, to the toys that inspired his line, and what it takes to create your own toy line, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity.  Rate, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content.
Aug 10, 2021
36 min
Corey Matthews, 3D Animation Artist at Arrow International
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Corey Matthews, 3D Animation Artist at Arrow International. From growing up playing video games in Alaska, his experience working on augmented reality projects, including for Lucasfilm after college, and how he is helping shape the future of charitable gaming products, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content.
Jun 22, 2021
36 min
Khalil Abdullah, Co-Founder of Decoy Games
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Khalil Abdullah, Co-Founder of Decoy Games. From his early days playing video games with his brother, to college and early game development, and the story of what it took to bring Swimsanity to your favorite gaming platform, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Rate, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for exclusive video content.
Jun 15, 2021
37 min
Cleia Mazzeo, Visual Merchandising Manager
In this episode of Its Gotta Be Creative, we are joined by Cleia Mazzeo, former visual merchandising manager at Macys. From childhood dreams of becoming an art teacher, her eleven years in visual merchandising at Macys, and what she believes is the keys to the future of her industry as it comes back online after covid, this interview is filled with knowledge, insight, and of course, creativity. Like, Share, and don't forget to Subscribe! To stay up to date, follow our Instagram: @ItsGottaBeCreativePodcast and subscribe to our youtube channel for exclusive video content.
Jun 8, 2021
35 min
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