This is what happens when you say yes to every opportunity that presents itself. AJ Sankofa, born in Brooklyn, did exactly this as he found his way from busboy to studying under Michelin Star chefs in Italy to opening up his own restaurant back

Mixing It Up With The Master Of Sound | Rob Acocella

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 19m

As we revitalize the podcast, we mix it up with Rob Acocella, a sound designer, production sound recordist, post-production dialogue editor, and re-recording mixer. Rob begins his audio journey by wandering into a record store at an early age a

Turning A Fear of Public Speaking into an Emmy Award-Winning Career | Kerry Barrett

Sep 2nd, 2020 1h 17m

If you're struggling to get in front of the camera and create content, this episode will certainly give you some helpful tips to be more relatable and personable on camera. Today we have an awesome opportunity to sit down with Kerry Barrett, an

Using Your Competition As a Resource | Media X Marketing

Aug 24th, 2020 1h 19m

If you're a creative looking to take your side hustle to the next level, you're in for a value-packed episode full of tips and tricks to go out on your own.In this episode, we're joined with Joey Raymundo, owner of Media X Marketing, a video pr

Developing A Real Estate Portfolio | Gercino Soares

Aug 17th, 2020 2h 3m

Gercino Soares joins the StrixMedia team for this installment of the Creative Collective Show. Gercino is a successful real estate investor/developer and entrepreneur who shares his passion for Real Estate as well as his inspiring story on this

The Rise From Assistant to Founder of The Muthership Production Company | Helen Polise

Aug 10th, 2020 1h 18m

Helen Polise is the director of the production company "Muthership."She sits down with the StrixMedia team to discuss her career, as well as her lifelong passion for production. She begins the episode by taking us back to how she got started in

Ordinary People With Extraordinary Stories | Walt's Kitchen Table

Aug 3rd, 2020 1h 27m

In this episode, we are joined by Walt Blau, a podcaster that we met when StrixMedia was first starting off. Walt is a really down to earth guy who enjoys the creative side of podcasting and loves opportunities to speak with interesting people.

Rethinking the Runway: Fashion Trailblazer | Mindy Scheier

Jul 27th, 2020 49m 3s

Mindy Scheier, Founder, and CEO of Runway of Dreams and Gamut Management chat with StrixMedia about the mission of both companies, the future of inclusive/adaptive clothing, opportunities for the community of people with disabilities, and the s

Taking Your Brand's Instagram To The Next Level | Daniel Hill

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 1m

Daniel Hill joins the Creative Collective Show via Zoom to talk about how he teaches small business owners how to use Instagram. Daniel is a social media strategist and loves teaching people how to use new technologies that will help improve th

How A Producer Creates A COVID-19 Documentary In Quarantine | Abbey LeVine

Jul 8th, 2020 56m 28s

In this virtual episode of The Creative Collective Show, the StrixMedia team is graced with an amazing creative/production veteran, Abbey LeVine. She has worked in the content creation realm for almost thirty years and currently owns Swirl Stud

No Food Challenge Can Keep Him Down | Randy Santel

Jun 22nd, 2020 1h 36m

The quarantine can’t stop the content! Hopefully, you’re hungry, because today's guest sure is. For this quarantine edition of The Creative Collective Show, the StrixMedia team is joined by Randy Santel. Randy is a professional eater & Youtube

Evolving How Fortune 100 Technology Companies Think About Marketing & Selling | Janet Schijns | JS Group

Jun 8th, 2020 1h 14m

For this episode of The Creative Collective Show (Quarantine Edition) the StrixMedia team is joined via video call by Janet Schijns. She leads a technology consulting firm called the JS Group and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being

Homemade To Self Made | Señor Sangria

May 26th, 2020 1h 40m

This week Rick Martinez the owner and founder of Señor Sangria joins the StrixMedia team via Zoom. Rick kicks off the show by letting the team in on his backstory. He attended Rutgers University as an Accounting major but fell in love with web

Taking The Jump From Full Time To Freelance | Sydney Prusso

May 12th, 2020 1h 32m

Stopping by the StrixMedia studio we have Sydney Prusso. She is the owner of Sydney Prusso Design; a lettering and mural business. She and the StrixMedia team discuss how she got into art at a young age as well as the pivotal point that she dec

Literally Breaking Into The Industry | @IAmSkit

May 5th, 2020 1h 46m

You're about to listen to an epic story of a young man who will stop at nothing to pursue his passion to document celebrities. Skit, now signed to the label Infinite Vision, has photographed some of the biggest artists in the music industry fro

The Unplanned Way To 70k+ Subscribers | KellOfAPlan

Apr 30th, 2020 1h 17m

Heather Kell is the content creator & YouTuber for her channel, KellOfAPlan. She is a lifestyle planner and teaches people how to live their best life and find peace through planning in a creative way. Heather joins the StrixMedia team to talk

Building A Pro-Cannabis Fempire | Rosie Mattio

Apr 22nd, 2020 47m 52s

It's not everyday you get to hear the origin story of a true pioneer, and on this episode... we do just that! We're joined by Rosie Mattio, a cannabis industry leader, and a pioneer in bringing pro-cannabis support to mainstream media. Her firm

Tell Your Boss About Your Side Hustle | Clover Event Co.

Apr 13th, 2020 1h 32m

Caitlin is the founder/owner of Clover Event Co. is a Philadelphia based wedding/event planning company. Clover does wedding planning, styling, and event coordination. She enlightens the StrixMedia team on the world of wedding planning, describ

From Employee To Franchisee Owner | Chick-Fil-A

Apr 7th, 2020 1h 22m

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie, the woman in charge of Chic-Fil-A Menlo Park. Sophie has been working for Chic-Fil-A since she was in high school. Her manager/mentor saw something special in Sophie and knew that her passion and skills

Getting Legal With Creatives & Entrepreneurs | Hashtag Legal

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 49m

Jamie Lieberman is the owner of Hashtag Legal; a law firm that specializes in working with creatives and small business owners. She has been a practicing lawyer for nearly fifteen years. Jamie joins the Creative Collective Show to discuss how s

Creatives Fight Back Against Coronavirus | The Breakdown

Mar 23rd, 2020 2h 2m

For this installment of The Breakdown, we’re going to be changing it up a little due to the Coronavirus. We understand that most of the news and content coming out these days is about the Coronavirus, and frankly, it can be pretty depressing. S

Redefining What You Think About Photobooths | Photobooth Supply Co

Mar 23rd, 2020 1h 6m

Say Cheese! On the show today we have Brandon Wong. He is the co-founder and CEO of Photobooth Supply Co. Photobooths have been around for quite some time now, however, many people still imagine the large, rectangular booth that you and three o

Coronavirus Content Brainstorm For Small Business | The Breakdown

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 17m

If you're a small/local business, we know this is probably a stressful time with feelings of uncertainty. All of us are feeling some sort of anxiety and stress. This is exactly why we joined up with Patty & Michelle of Social Media Sisters for

Boss Mom Takes The Leap To Find Her Next Chapter | The Social Status Co.

Mar 16th, 2020 1h 23m

Marnie Nathanson is the President and Founder of The Social Status Co. based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She swings by StrixMedia Studios to discuss her millennial-minded 360 digital agency. Marnie has worked with prominent brands such as MTV

A New Jersey Micro-Influencer | Morristown.NJ

Mar 9th, 2020 1h 15m

In this episode, the StrixMedia team is joined by Greg Keefe, the micro-influencer behind the popular Instagram account @morristown.nj. Greg comes on the show to discuss how he was able to grow the Instagram account to over 40 thousand follower