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Sessions is brought to you by Another - a creative studio based in Los Angeles. In our first three seasons, we explored the things that make brands go from good to great. For our fourth season we are looking inward. If we wanted to generalize - this is a season about purpose and the soul of what it means to do what we do. More specifically it is a series of conversations between different members on our team you never get to hear from. And though they've been in the background on our podcast, they've been defining creative for some of the biggest brands of today.
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SE4E4 - The Foundations of Design Foundations With Chelsea and Melina from 2021-07-08T13:00:22
A wide ranging conversation between Founder and ECD Chelsea Matthews and Sr. Designer Melina Sweet. This episode is a bit meta - talking all about the foundations of setting design foundations. Fig...
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S4E3 - Overcoming Creative Blocks from 2021-06-03T13:00:31
What do you do when you get blocked creatively? When that last line, perfect reference image, or original idea just won't come? These are the questions our Sr. Designer Melina Sweet and former Crea...
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SE4E2 - Remixing Without Redundancy from 2021-05-19T13:00:26
What does true originality look like? When are you making inspired creative decisions vs. being derivative, or even worse, plagiarizing? In this episode, Founder Chelsea Matthew and Sr. Project Man...
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S4 EP1 - The End in Mind - Chelsea and Micah talk about meaningful goals from 2021-05-06T14:00:20
And we're back with Season 4. Like all good beginnings, we are starting with the end. Or starting with the end in mind at least. In this episode, our Founder Chelsea Matthews chats with Managing Di...
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042 - Getting Your Art Out There with Steph DeAngelis from 2019-04-25T16:30:09
So you've been posting your art on Instagram...now what? We sat down with Steph DeAngelis, LA-based designer + illustrator who has worked with brand like Outdoor Voices, The Standard, and Man Repel...
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041 - Maintaining the Brand Momentum with Parks Project from 2019-04-18T16:30:04
Thinking on how a brand maintains relevance in the market? Same for us, always. For this episode, we went to our friends over at Parks Project to speak on the topic. Listen in as Sevag Kazanci, Co-...
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040 - Out with the Taboo with Molly Hayward from Cora from 2019-04-11T20:38:30
Let's tackle the taboos within the women's health industry. On this episode, we chat with Molly Hayward of Cora — the brand bringing healthy and organic period care to women around the world. Liste...
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039 - Finding the Core of the Brief with Megan Amberson, Brand Strategy Director from 2019-03-07T23:22:14
Agency friends — we've got some pro-tips on this one! On this episode, we chat with Megan Amberson, Brand Strategy Director and campaign guru. Listen in as Megan imparts her wisdom on the campaign ...
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038 - A Nice Checklist for Cannabis Brands with Charlotte Palermino of Nice Paper from 2019-02-28T19:55:30
High times are ahead on this episode of SESSIONS. Tune in as we chat with Charlotte Palermino of Nice Paper — the media platform focused on cannabis education and content — about the ever-growing c...
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037 - Getting the Gram Together with Brandy Pham of Planoly from 2019-02-21T17:40:05
This episode is all about the gram. We sit down with Brandy Pham, Founder of everyone's favorite Instagram planning tool — Planoly. Listen in as Brandy chats through the beginnings of Planoly, and ...
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036 - For the Community with Sonja Rasula of Unique Markets from 2019-02-14T19:01:22
SESSIONS is back, and we're kicking off the fresh season with a conversation that speaks to supporting community with the Founder of Unique Markets, Sonja Rasula. Tune in as Sonja chats about the o...
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035 - How to Change Marketing with Rachel Halliburton from 2018-06-08T17:30:04
Let's talk about how you change marketing. On this episode, we chat with Rachel Halliburton, VP of Marketing at Beyond Yoga. Tune in as we talk about the evolution of the brand, what lies ahead for...
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034 - The Art of Discovery with Tappan Collective from 2018-05-25T17:53:22
Refresh your sense of discovery. In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Neman Nassib, Founder of Tappan Collective, about their beginnings, how they're working to stay true to their mission statemen...
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The Riff 016 - On Team Culture from 2018-05-18T16:50:18
At Matte Black, "team culture" spans beyond the weekly happy hour. Tune in as Chelsea and Micah chat through the idea of company culture, and some touch points that business leaders should consider...
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033 - Are You Ready for Social? with Elena Hansen of SWIM Social from 2018-05-10T16:30:06
You've claimed the Instagram handle, but when is the right time to go live with the first post? Listen in to our conversation with Elena Hansen, Founder of social media marketing agency SWIM Social...
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The Riff 015 - Taking Care of (Facebook) Business from 2018-05-03T16:30:06
Let's get down to business, with Facebook Business Manager. Tune in as Micah chats through the platform's marketing tool, breaks down it's key functions, and demystifies some of the confusion behin...
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032 - Sparking the Cannabis Conversation with Broccoli Magazine from 2018-04-20T16:30:03
Take a minute to light up with Broccoli Magazine, an international print publication created by and for women who love cannabis. Tune in as we chat with Anja Charbonneau Broccoli’s Founder + Creati...
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The Riff 014 - On Working with a Creative Team from 2018-04-13T19:22:15
So you've hired your first creative team to tackle the brand positioning for a fresh project - now what? On this episode of The Riff, Chelsea chats through a few tactics + guidelines to successfull...
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031 - Getting on Your Creative Path with Alex Tan from Mouthwash from 2018-03-09T22:56:40
Let's talk about the creative path, and how one should go about finding their way. Listen in as we dive into the topic with our guest, Alex Tan - photographer, co-founder of Mouthwash, and all arou...
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030 - Coffee for the Culture with Mallory Pilcher from Stumptown from 2018-03-01T20:36:44
Do it for the culture. On this episode of SESSIONS, we explore how brands fuse their products with the cultures and communities around them. Enter Stumptown - the quality coffee roasters who are kn...
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029 - Getting into the Spotlight with Vicky Simmons from Mean Mail from 2018-02-22T20:24:52
You've done the legwork, now how do you get your brand in the spotlight? On this episode, we chat with Vicky Simmons, Founder of Mean Mail. Tune in as she chats her career + growth as an Art Direct...
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028 - Great Design Goes Outdoors with Happier Camper from 2018-01-31T17:44:10
Your next outdoor adventure just got easier thanks Happier Camper, the ultra-light travel and utility trailer. On this episode, we chat with Derek Michael - Founder of Happier Camper - about how he...
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The Riff 013 - A Couple of MailChimp Hacks from 2018-01-19T19:14:21
What's happening in your inbox, or rather, the inboxes of your audience? On this episode of The Riff, our Director of Operations breaks down 2 simple MailChimp hacks that will put the email odds in...
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The Riff 012 - Let's Get Candid from 2017-12-27T19:55:09
Since it's uprising a few years ago, the state of influencer marketing is constantly shifting. Tune in as Chelsea and Micah chat about said changes, how we've adapted to those changes in the indust...
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027 - Branding Like a Boss with Chelsea Sonsken of Bossladies from 2017-11-28T18:56:59
Let's discuss values - specifically, brand values. Building these are easy, but how does one make sure to include them throughout the brand on the daily? Tune in as we chat with Chelsea Sonksen of ...
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026 - Keeping the Creative Community Alive with David Sherry from Death to Stock from 2017-10-23T22:07:07
Don't call it your standard stock photo site - Death to Stock concentrates on creating beautiful, unique imagery for creatives to use across their platforms. In celebration of our recent collaborat...
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025 - Not-So-Basic Beauty with Jackie De Jesu of SHHHOWERCAP from 2017-10-16T16:29:19
SHHHOWERCAP is putting the beauty basic back on the map in a way we haven't seen it before. Tune in as we chat with the Founder + Beauty Boss, Jackie De Jesu, about the roots of the brand and her f...
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024 - All About the Experience with Andrew Tyree of Coast to Costa from 2017-09-25T18:22:57
Coast to Costa isn't your typical travel agency. The company focuses on curating experiences that encourage travelers to veer away from the tourist traps and live like locals. Tune in as we chat wi...
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The Riff 011 - Making Momentum from 2017-09-15T16:28:33
This is The Riff, where Matte Black sits down between SESSIONS to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, our Director of Operations talks about the idea of ...
023 - Always Be Building with Miki Reynolds of Grid110 from 2017-08-31T16:28:53
Career building - how should one go finding their niche? On this episode, Miki Reynolds, Community Builder + Connector, breaks down her guide to foraging your own career path.
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022 - The Keys to Measuring Impact with Brit Gilmore of The Giving Keys from 2017-08-17T23:55:50
In line with our Impact Issue, we sat down to chat with a brand that's making an impact through their business. The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angel...
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The Riff 010 - Data in Three Steps from 2017-08-10T15:49:04
Let's take a minute to talk about data. On this episode of The Riff, Matte Black's Director of Operations gives a data guide for people who may not be experts in the area. Tune in for a breakdown o...
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021 - A Guide to Hospitality by Cyndi Ramirez from 2017-08-04T18:50:16
What does it take to open a hospitality business in a bustling city? Our friend Cyndi Ramirez is here to share her insights. On this episode, we chat with Cyndi about her recent business Chillhouse...
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The Riff 009 - Talking About Taste from 2017-07-28T16:21:53
This is The Riff - a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, Matte Black Founder + Creative Director,...
020 - Maintaining a Well-Nourished Brand with Craig from Care/of from 2017-07-21T18:31:10
Forgo the vitamin aisle. Care/of is the brand that let's you build daily vitamin packs made to suit your needs. Tune in as we chat Craig Elbert, Care/of's Founder, about their beginnings and the fi...
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The Riff 008 - SESSIONS Turns One from 2017-07-13T16:22:01
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, Micah chats about the 1 year anniversary of the pod...
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019 - Bite Sized Branding with Christina Wong from Tender Greens from 2017-07-05T17:15:57
In a time when "farm to table" is a staple phrase for most restaurants, how do you stand out from the crowd? Tune in as we chat with Christina Wong - Director of PR and Brand Expression at Tender G...
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The Riff 007 - On Brands Making Noise at Music Festivals from 2017-06-22T17:30
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we discuss music festivals - how they've evolved, h...
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018 - Making and Marketing Impact Films with Christie from Picture Motion from 2017-06-15T21:29:35
Behind every impact story, there is a strategy. Enter Picture Motion, marketing and advocacy firm for issue driven films. Tune in as we chat with Founder Christie Marchese about the company, the st...
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The Riff 006 - Playing the Gig Economy from 2017-06-08T16:30:32
This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, we chat about the gig economy - it's high...
017 - Putting the Pieces Together with Christina and Maggie of Jig+Saw from 2017-06-01T16:49:24
Starting a new business is all about experimenting until the pieces fit together. Christina, Founder of Jig+Saw, and Maggie, Community Director, know all about it. Tune in as we chat the spaces' hi...
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016 - Brushing Up On Your Brand with Simon Enever from quip from 2017-05-25T17:05:14
It's the toothbrush that you've seen everywhere - quip, the functional brush with a beautiful design. Tune in as we chat with quip Founder, Simon Enever, about the history, milestones, and future f...
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The Riff 005 - The Homogenization of Social Media from 2017-04-24T16:01:55
You're listening to The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, we chat about social media ch...
The Riff 004 - Take Care of Your Customers from 2017-03-24T23:54:20
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, our Director of Operations chats about...
015 - Getting in Bed with Your Content Strategy with Rebecca Prusinowski from Parachute Home from 2017-03-10T07:11:09
In order for a brand to reach great heights, there's got to be a cozy cohesion between brand messaging and content. We chat with Rebecca Prusinowski, Director of Content at Parachute Home, about co...
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The Riff 003 - On Making Data Cool Again from 2017-03-03T17:00:25
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, we chat about a few recent campaigns b...
014 - A Little Niceness Goes A Long Way with Michaela d'Artois from 2017-02-20T19:04:26
It's always better to be nice. Michaela d'Artois puts the childhood lesson to use in her everyday life, especially when it comes to building her brand. Tune in as we chat with the Founder of Verité...
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The Riff 002 - Commercial Break from 2017-02-07T16:58:34
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, we chat about ads from the Big Game -...
The Riff 001 - Did You Mean...? from 2017-02-02T16:39:26
Introducing The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between SESSIONS to chat about industry happenings and creative musings.
On this episode, we chat about a MailChimp campaign th...
013 - The Why and the How to Make Video a Part of Your Brand Strategy with Drew Shannon from 2017-01-30T07:36:49
Video is on the rise. With it becoming a more prevalent form of content for brands, how does one choose how to implement it into content strategy? We chat with Drew Shannon from StyleHaul about jus...
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012 - Where Design and Distribution Meet with Stephan Ango from 2017-01-10T18:54:41
A design is only the first step, but where can creatives go to get their designs out in to the world? Tune in as we chat with Stephan Ango, Co-Founder of Lumi, about the design industry, the path t...
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011 - The Power of Building a Focused Brand with Andy Salzer from 2016-12-09T19:56:35
How does one build and maintain a focused brand? We chat Andy Salzer, Founder of Hiro Clark, about keeping up with the brand's vision. Tune in as we chat about building a brand with a singular, foc...
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010 - Why Millennials Value Experiences Over Luxury Products with Drea Sobieski from 2016-10-26T17:25:14
We're going Elsewhere with this episode. We sit down with Drea Sobieski, a Marketing Consultant and Founder of Elsewhere, a publication celebrating experience and inspiring travel. Tune in as we di...
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009 - Tell Us How You Really Feel with Avi Ahdoot from 2016-09-29T21:24:12
Let's get real. We sat down with Avi Adhoot, Founder of Trueey, a polling app that allows users to anonymously submit and vote on simple "Agree or Disagree" questions. Tune in for a history of True...
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008 - Hip Hop, Influence, and Automobiles with Jordan Wheeler from 2016-09-12T22:47:25
Jordan Wheeler currently leads strategic initiatives at Skurt - a Los Angeles-based mobility company that delivers cars on-demand. We picked his brain about company culture, and how brands should g...
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007 - On Getting People to Become Passionate About Your Brand with Matthew Clough from 2016-08-23T22:40:36
Matthew Clough, founder of stone + cloth, was tired of the standard impact-brand business model. Listen in as the Perpetual Entrepreneur talks the start of stone + cloth, building a strong team, an...
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006 - SoundCloud DJs and the Art of Intimidation with Trace from 2016-08-09T18:13:50
Intimidation - daunting or motivational? @listentotrace says the latter. We chat with the singer-songwriter about making career changes, meeting your muses, and turning intimidation into inspiratio...
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005 - What It Takes to Start the Most Hyped Bar in New York City with Jeff Laub from 2016-07-26T17:16:54
Analogue is all about experience, so we sat down with someone who has made experience a focal point of their business - Jeff Laub, co-founder of the Blind Barber. Listen in for a chat about the his...
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004 - Lessons from Estee Lauder with Jennifer Ritter from 2016-07-12T16:22:17
Jennifer Ritter is a boss lady in the beauty space. Along with being a strategic consultant for global beauty and lifestyle brands, Jennifer truly believes in utilizing "in person" experiences for ...
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003 - Social Media Warfare with Sean Goldfaden from 2016-06-28T16:35:41
When it comes to Snapchat, "the slow-cooker is on, and when the buzzer beeps, it’s full on war with Facebook.” Oh, snap. We sit down with Sean Goldfaden, CEO of CoEfficient Labs, to discuss the two...
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002 - Good Tech Needs Good Design with Puno Dostres from 2016-06-14T16:32:38
Let's talk tech. We sat down with digital entrepreneur and creative @punodostres. From working in the gaming industry to developing a tool for Instagram marketing, Puno has found a way to make tech...
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001 - Red Bull Marketing and Brand Identity with Monica Glass from 2016-05-31T01:23:53
For our premiere episode, we chat with MONICA GLASS, a leader in lifestyle and culture marketing. She's helped countless brands reach audiences in an authentic way through their passion points by c...
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