In this episode we sit down with Logan Blake. A graduating Graphic Designer who has a great look on life and the keys to success, "drink water, exercise, and put in the work." Listen in for more great thoughts on the design industry. Enjoy!

Devon Moreland | Q5 Copywriter | The Creative Circus

Nov 16th, 2022 49m 53s

Tune in this week to listen to this disco cowgirl copywriter to hear about her journey through the copywriting scene. We get to hear some great advice about the creative process and hear a new perspective. Enjoy!

Nicolle Smith | 5Q Graphic Design | Miami Ad School

Nov 9th, 2022 46m 44s

Welcome! This week, Etosha is out sick and resting but she will be back next week better than ever. In the meantime, co-host, Alex interviews guest, Nicolle Smith, a 5th Quarter Graphic Design student at Miami Ad School. We get to hear all abou

Marcelle Zavala | Graphic Designer | Hire Her

Oct 26th, 2022 47m 48s

This week we sat down with Marcelle, a talented graphic designer and more. We get to hear about her experience going through creative school and we get to hear about her experience just getting started out of school. Check her portfolio out at

Alex Watts | Q6 Graphic Designer | Creative Circus

Oct 5th, 2022 20m 48s

This week we sat down with our other host of the Just Getting Started Podcast, Alex Watts. We learned more about her as a creative and what her creative process is like.

Etosha Manning | Q8 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

Sep 29th, 2022 24m 4s

This week we turned the script on our hosts and gave the mic to Etosha for some interesting insight on her creative journey. Tune in to learn more about one of your Just Getting Started Podcast Hosts!

Zeke Wariboko Alali | Q6 Copywriter | The Creative Circus

Sep 21st, 2022 39m 26s

We had a dope ass conversation with copywriter Zeke! He talks about what led him to the Circus, all the lessons he learned and a major fuck up that happened during his internship. But as a final note, he says, " Your best work is when you reach

Sammi Williams | Q6 Art Director | The Creative Circus

Sep 14th, 2022 47m 4s

We sat down with Sammi and spoke about what brought her to the Creative Circus and what all she has learned along the way. She shares some valuable insight about her experiences in the creative field and how it's easy to be hard on yourself but

Jacky Farrow | Q6 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

Sep 7th, 2022 39m 46s

We talked with our lovable and quirky Wacky Jacky. She talks about how she got the name Wacky Jacky, what led her to portfolio school and how owning your doubt can push you to be better and do better.

MaryCeleste | Q7 Graphic Designer | The Creative Circus

Aug 17th, 2022 41m 28s

This is the first episode since the relaunch of the podcast! The hosts Alex x Etosha sat down with Mary Celeste and chatted about all things creative. From the creative process, inspiration and pushing past doubt.

Hannah Lenkey — Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

Aug 24th, 2021 18m 1s

This week I interviewed the calm and cool Hannah Lenkey, Q7 Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how she incorporates a love of reading into her creative process, why she will always be a musician first and foremost, and what her

Taylor Moser - Q4 Art Director @ The Creative Circus

Aug 17th, 2021 17m 4s

This week I interviewed the outdoorsy and optimistic Taylor Moser, Q4 Art Director at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how he pivoted from SCAD to Circus, why he finds value in being open minded, and what makes him want to end up in a small

Stephanie Karsten - Q7 Art Director @ The Creative Circus

Aug 6th, 2021 20m 5s

This week, I interviewed the friendly and funny Stephanie Karsten, Q7 Art Director at The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what going for walks has done for her creative process, how she maintains a healthy obsession for Harry Styles and SoulCy

Miriam Rood - Q3 Copywriter @ Chicago Portfolio School

Jul 30th, 2021 20m 19s

This week I interviewed the edgy and engaging Miriam Rood, Q3 Copywriter at Chicago Portfolio School. Tune in to hear how she stays so open minded, why she always prioritizes mental health, and what makes her writing so Hemingway-esque.Name:

Antonia Green - Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

Jul 22nd, 2021 32m 4s

This week, in honor of her birthday, I interviewed the daring and delightful Antonia Green, 7th Quarter Copywriter at the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what childhood artistic pursuits of hers have now influenced her writing , how she uses h

Introducing the new JGS Host: Sam Faktorow - Q7 Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

Jul 13th, 2021 43m 29s

This week I interviewed the chipper and charming Sam Faktorow, 7th Quarter Copywriter and new host of JGS from the Creative Circus. Tune in to hear what made him pivot from memoirs and screenplays to advertising in record time, why he finds ins

Sabrina Cavanagh- Art Director @ The Creative Circus

May 24th, 2021 53m 7s

This week, I interviewed the spunky & spirited Sabrina Cavanagh, 7th Quarter Art Director from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her talk about the guilt that sometimes comes along with working long hours in school, the funny way she found

Jaclyn McConnell- Art Director @ Miami Ad School Toronto

May 17th, 2021 35m 10s

This week, I interviewed the first ever international student on the podcast: Jaclyn McConnell, 7th Quarter Art Director from Miami Ad School Toronto. Tune in to hear why she thinks it’s important to bring people up with you along your creative

Toni Bailey- Designer @ The Creative Circus

May 10th, 2021 38m 21s

This week, I interviewed the talented & trendy Antonia “Toni” Bailey, 7th Quarter Interactive Designer from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her talk about why her biggest challenge in school has been herself, how she describes her design s

Kirbe Bostick- Art Director @ Denver Ad School

May 3rd, 2021 35m 14s

This week, I interviewed the genuine & joyful Kirbe Bostick, 2nd Quarter Art Director from Denver Ad School. Tune in to hear how she wants to use her creative talents to help other people make the world a better place, why there’s no shame in n

Reeyana Sehgeh- Designer @ The Creative Circus & ONE School ATL

Apr 26th, 2021 57m 12s

This week, I interviewed the beautiful & bold Reeyanah Sehgeh, 4th Quarter Designer from The Creative Circus. Since recording, Reeyanah has been accepted into the inaugural class of ONE School Atlanta, the One Club’s free portfolio school for B

Zach Rucker- Copywriter @ Miami Ad School NY

Apr 19th, 2021 41m 24s

This week, I interviewed the lighthearted & laidback Zach Rucker, 6th Quarter Copywriter from Miami Ad School New York. Tune into hear how he brings his history of “being bad at stuff” into his writing, how he found his creative gaggle of goobe

Nikki Vandervelde- Art Director @ The Creative Circus

Apr 12th, 2021 40m 40s

This week, I interviewed the radiant & rad Nikki Vandervelde, 8th Quarter Art Director from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear how she ties her love for music and film into advertising, why she thinks it’s important to stand up for an idea th

Hamza Ali- Art Director @ VCU Brandcenter

Apr 5th, 2021 45m 44s

This week, I interviewed the humanistic and hungry Hamza Ali, 2nd Year Art Director from VCU Brandcenter. Tune in to hear how he went from documentary filmmaker to art director, why figuring out what to eat has been the most challenging part of

Megan Springer- Copywriter @ The Creative Circus

Mar 29th, 2021 52m 45s

This week, I interviewed the hilarious & humble Megan Springer, 7th Quarter Copywriter from The Creative Circus. Tune in to hear her open up about mental health in portfolio school, why she thinks knowing your partners on a personal level helps