Best Wbenc Podcasts (2024)

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3: E Norma Márquez-Barahona & Verónica Maldonado-Torres - Exploring the Economic Impact: Immigrant & Hispanic-Owned Businesses 38:16

7h ago38:16

38:16

Watch on YouTube In this episode we would delve into the integral role immigrants and Hispanic-owned businesses play in bolstering the US economy. Uncover their significant contributions to economic growth and job creation, particularly as the driving force behind the proliferation of new businesses across the nation. Challenge misconceptions about…

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054 - SLAE - Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas 22:43

4h ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Kathryn and Will welcome Lindsay Knowler at Eat Your Peas, a collaborative effort among…

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Angela shares important travel tips about networking and safety 11:53

2h ago11:53

11:53

Fresh off her own work trips, Angela shares tips on how to network with people while you're out on work trips, and she also shares some tips when exploring an area you're traveling in. These tips are essential for having a successful and safe work trip! Check out all of RE-Focus's products at our official website, including our new Academic Calenda…

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Angela shares important travel tips about networking and safety 11:54

3h ago11:54

11:54

Fresh off her own work trips, Angela shares tips on how to network with people while you're out on work trips, and she also shares some tips when exploring an area you're traveling in. These tips are essential for having a successful and safe work trip! Check out all of RE-Focus's products at our official website, including our new Academic Calenda…

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2: Nzinga 'Zing' Shaw - Navigating the Evolving Perception of Diversity: From Commitment to Controversy 31:35

6h ago31:35

31:35

Watch on YouTube In the wake of George Floyd's pivotal moment, numerous companies dedicated substantial budgets to championing black-owned businesses. However, a notable shift has occurred, marked by the unexpected elimination of Chief Diversity Officer roles. With Zing Shaw roles in DEI in multiple organizations, let's peel back the layers and del…

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053 - Jennie & Kaci at Mothers of Mograph 38:54

3h ago38:54

38:54

In this episode, we're joined by Kaci Smith and Jennie Davis, co-founders of the Mothers of Mograph community, to discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and a career in the creative industry. They share insights into their organization's aim to helpi mothers navigate the complexities of the creative industry. The episode…

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Angela's Interview on 'The Wonderful World of Different' with Dr. Ned Hallowell 24:24

3d ago24:24

24:24

We have a special treat available for everyone! Listen to Angela's interview on Dr. Ned Hallowell's 'The Wonderful World of Different' Podcast, available wherever you listen to podcasts! More information about the episode can be found below: "Today’s guest is fellow podcaster, Angela Stephens, host of the RE-Focus podcast. She is the CEO of RE-Focu…

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052 - POVs - The Rules for Collaboration 17:35

3d ago17:35

17:35

In this episode of Behind the Pixel, Will and Kathryn dive into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by a well-composed anonymous post on LinkedIn. The episode centers on key principles for improving collaboration and creativity between clients and creators. They both reflect on their own experiences at Open Pixel Studios, emphasizing the import…

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1: Regenia Sanders - How Diverse Suppliers Can Transform Global Supply Chains 31:43

8d ago31:43

31:43

Watch on YouTube In this insightful episode of Diversity Rewired, host Nedra Dickson sits down with her best friend and supply chain expert, Regenia Sanders. Regenia shares her journey from a small town in Alabama to becoming a leading voice in supply chain management and operations. The conversation delves into the critical role of supply chain di…

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051 - SLAE - Julian Curi at Righteous Robot 25:36

10d ago25:36

25:36

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Will and Kathryn sat down with, Julian Curi, also known as Righteous Robot, a filmmaker…

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050 - BYB - Using Templates in Your Work 22:38

16d ago22:38

22:38

Will and Kathryn are back to celebrate their milestone 50th episode by diving into the topic of using templates in animation. They discuss the pros and cons of templates, highlighting their potential to save time and money while also pointing out their limitations, such as inflexibility and lack of originality. This special episode combines valuabl…

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049 - SLAE - Matt Schultz at Mass FX Media 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Schultz, Executive Creative Director and co-owner of Mass FX Medi…

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Bonus - Updates May 2024 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

Kathryn and Will give some updates as to what they've been up to and also answer a Pod Question from a special guest.By Open Pixel Studios

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Alexandra Clark discusses how she knew she wanted to become a chocolatier 19:27

2M ago19:27

19:27

Bon Bon Bon founder Alexandra Clark chats about how she decided to get into chocolatiering, what she initially wanted for a career when she was growing up, what she looks for when hiring new people, and what studying food science can open up for you in terms of careers Check out Bon Bon Bon and order some of her chocolate, including Alexandra's fav…

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Alexandra Clark discusses the world of being a chocolatier 29:27

2M ago29:27

29:27

Bon Bon Bon founder Alexandra Clark joins Angela to discuss how she grew interested in the world of chocolate, how a car accident helped her launch her career, how she focuses, and much more. Check out Bon Bon Bon and order some of her chocolate, including Alexandra's favorite!

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129: Dave Delaney discusses creating Wise Squirrels 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Wise Squirrels founder Dave Delaney joins Angela to discuss his website, how he discovered he has ADHD, the power of pets, the effectiveness of hiring an ADHD business coach, and more. Check him out at WiseSquirrels.com as well as FutureForth.comBy RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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048 - SLAE - Mike Morris at BlueOwl 21:20

3M ago21:20

21:20

Welcome to another SLAE episode. These episodes were recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode, Mike Morris, the Creative Director at BlueOwl, provides insider insights into the mind …

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22: Peter Freer talks about going from martial arts to his current career 24:35

3M ago24:35

24:35

Angela talks to Peter Freer about what he wanted to do when he was a young adult as a career, how he decided to transition into Freer Logic and Play Attention, how he successfully works from home with his wife, and he offers advice for younger generations who don't know what career to pursue. Learn more about Peter at Freer Logic and Play Attention…

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047 - SLAE - Chaz Walgamott at Digital Gravy 34:31

3M ago34:31

34:31

Welcome to the SLAE episodes. These are podcasts we recorded at The Salt Lake Animation Expo in March of 2024. We interviewed Expo Speakers and others who were involved with the expo. A special thanks to Jordyn Curly for allowing us to do this. In this episode we chat with Chaz Walgamott, the owner of Digital Gravy in Salt Lake City, Utah. We chat …

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128: Peter Freer offers practical tips to conquering fear 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Angela is joined by Peter Freer, the creator of Freer Logic and PlayAttention.com, to discuss how he focuses for the day ahead, how to conquer fear, understanding the mechanism of worry, and how music calms him. Learn more about Peter at Freer Logic and Play Attention!By RE-FOCUS THE CREATIVE OFFICE

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046 - Mark Cernosia - Prøfanity Creative - Creative Communities 48:05

4M ago48:05

48:05

Kathryn and Will sit with Mark Cernosia founder of Prøfanity Creative to have a no bullsh*t discussion on client-side communication, project budgets, what issues freelancers are facing today, and what his camp is all about. Camp Mograph Tickets drop this Saturday (4/20/24)! Learn more here: https://www.campmograph.com/ More info on Monday Meeting: …

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045 - Amy Scott at Wild Apple - Websites, Design and Motion 42:53

4M ago42:53

42:53

Open Pixel gets creative with Amy Scott, the founder of Wild Apple Design Group to discuss the relationship between websites and design. What motion can do to help create successful brands and campaigns online. We explore a little bit of A.I. and it's impact on the web as well as how everything is now on the cloud. Wild Apple is an award-winning an…

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127: Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider discusses the power of meditation 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

Angela is joined by Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach, speaker, and corporate trainer. They discuss how to practice mindfulness and why there's a resistance to meditation, how she starts her day and focuses, why she loves meditating, conflict resolution, and more. Check out her book, Fraz…

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044 - Rachel Murray at She+ Geeks Out - DEI 49:01

4M ago49:01

49:01

Kathryn and Will chat with former client Rachel Murray, the Co-CEO at She+ Geeks Out, to talk to us about how they utilize the medium of animation in different ways within their organization, how D.E.I. is changing, and how to best use long form and short form content. She+ Geeks Out offers a variety of services to support you in your journey to ab…

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126: Andy Fiumefreddo discusses cybersecurity and avoiding phishing scams 31:17

4M ago31:17

31:17

Angela is joined by Andy Fiumefreddo, an IT professional with more than 20 years of experience and growth in IT Operations, System Architecture, Change management, and Information Risk Management. They discuss cybersecurity, how to avoid phishing scams, tips for keeping your computer and phone updated for optimal security, and more! This week's epi…

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Bonus - Updates March 2024 7:27

5M ago7:27

7:27

Quick updates from Will and Kathryn in Salt Lake City. They talk a little about what's to come and apologize for not having done enough. More episodes to drop soon.By Open Pixel Studios

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21: Mike Bliss shares how he became a magician 19:20

4M ago19:20

19:20

Angela is joined by professional magician Mike Bliss, who discusses how he fell in love with being a magician and why he chose it as a career. Later, he talks about why he decided to home school his kids while juggling a career, and what career he would've pursued if not being a magician. Learn more about Mike on his website! This week's episode is…

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125: Mike Bliss discusses his life as an award-winning magician 21:45

5M ago21:45

21:45

Angela is joined by Mike Bliss, a magician and entertainment pick-pocketer who's performed around the world. He discusses his pick-pocketing skills, how he got his start, the challenges that COVID presented to his business, how he stays focused, and what inspires him before a show. Learn more about Mike on his website! This week's episode is sponso…

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043 - BYB - Generative A.I. in Creative Sales 19:32

5M ago19:32

19:32

Will and Kathryn discuss using Gen AI in creative sales pitching, how it can hurt your production and what questions to ask of us, (creative partners, artists, freelancers) when being presented with new creative direction that has utilized generative AI tools. Will also tries his best to give a very broad definition of how Generative AI works. Will…

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042 - POVs - Pitching For Free 23:28

5M ago23:28

23:28

Will and Kathryn discuss the act of pitching for free, through a petition, which they've signed. They talk about what creative pitching is and describe the different ways we circumvent the classic pitch process. If you want to check out the petition, click here. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.open…

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Welcome to Diversity Rewired 3:17

6M ago3:17

3:17

Watch the video and subscribe to our YouTube channel Unlock the hidden potential of diversity in the marketplace with your host, Nedra Dickson, your guide through the often misunderstood terrain of supplier diversity. Nedra shares her journey from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the global stage, and shares how she's witnessed the transformative power of …

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041 - Jeremy Brown at CU Denver - What is VFX? 46:37

6M ago46:37

46:37

Join us for a insightful conversation with Jeremy Brown, the Senior Instructor and Director of the Digital Animation Program at the University of Colorado Denver, as we delve into the captivating world of VFX. Uncover the realities behind visual effects – what it truly entails, its contemporary applications, and invaluable insights on gearing up fo…

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040 - Bonus - Will and Kathryn at CU Denver 56:28

6M ago56:28

56:28

Will and Kathryn spend some time with the seniors from the College of Arts and Media at CU Denver. They chat about what it was like to land their first jobs and give their expert advice on how to get the most out of networking opportunities, what they look for in interviews as hiring managers, and they may expect as the economy shifts. If you have …

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20: Cory Rasmussen shares how he went from class clown to finance director 20:44

6M ago20:44

20:44

Hardy Nutritionals' Cory Rasmussen joins Angela to trace his upbringing from being a class clown in elementary school, and how high school started putting him on the right path through friends he made. He also shares his advice to younger generations who are coming up today, and his role at Hardy Nutritionals. This week's episode is sponsored by Ha…

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124: Cory Rasmussen discusses the benefits of Hardy Nutritionals 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

Angela is joined by Cory Rasmussen, a finance director at Hardy Nutritionals. They discuss what Hardy Nutritionals produces and the benefits of taking their micronutrient formula products. Later, Cory shares how he starts his day, how he encourages his employees to stay motivated, and what makes Hardy Nutritionals unique. This week's episode is spo…

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039 - Hack - What are Video Production Source Files 15:57

6M ago15:57

15:57

Source Files. What the heck are they and why do they hold all of the superpowers? Will and Kathryn discuss problems surrounding source files of original artwork, why folks charge for releasing them and why marketers and communication professionals need to access them. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: ww…

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038 - POVs - Financial Transparency 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

The Open Pixel Team is back with a new episode focused on financial transparency. They hit on multiple facets of finance, be it your personal year-end financial posts, a client's budgetary disclosure, or our own financial numbers. If you love talking about transparency, this one's for you. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠yo…

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123: Angela appears on 'Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Thriving With ADHD' 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

RE-Focus host Angela Stephens was thrilled to be on the Women Who Own It podcast, and we received permission to share her interview with our listeners! Be sure to follow the Women Who Own It podcast for more great interviews! There are many incredible stories of women making waves in business, all while navigating the unique journey of living with …

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122: Gabriell Gaiter discusses her tutoring business 28:08

7M ago28:08

28:08

Angela is joined by tutor Gabriell Gaiter, who discusses her tutoring business The Innovative Learners. They chat about how to get children to focus, how to encourage your children to be interested in receiving help from a tutor, and the evolving college landscape. Learn more about The Innovative Learners by visiting this website!…

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037 - POVs - Contractor Expectations 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

Will and Kathryn welcome the new year with a slightly new format. Opinions on LinkedIn fly in all sorts of directions. Instead of hate commenting on someone's post, we decided to breakdown an anonymous opinion on Contractor Expectations. If you're working with contractors directly, you should take a listen. We also share some of our plans for this …

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036 - End of the Year Wrap 25:01

8M ago25:01

25:01

As the year and the season come to a close, Will and Kathryn say goodbye, for now, but not before revisiting some of their favorite advice and insights from this year's wonderful guests and giving us one last bad idea. Please be sure to check out more episodes of Behind The Pixel. Thank you to all our guests (in order of appearance): Myke Connolly …

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121: Stefanie Solomon discusses teaching empathy to children 22:13

8M ago22:13

22:13

In Part 2 of her chat with Stefanie Solomon, Angela and Stefanie talk about how parents can approach teaching empathy to kids, opening up a conversation between a parent and child, and the cues a child may be giving when they're in need of help. They also discuss how a child's brain develops, and the book The Color Monster. Use code NC20 for 20% of…

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19: Stefanie Solomon talks about becoming a physician assistant 11:54

8M ago11:54

11:54

Angela is joined by Animo Sano Psychiatry's physician assistant Stefanie Solomon and they talk about how Stefanie decided to enter this career field, the difference between a physician and physician assistant, her advice for young adults who still aren't sure what they want to do as a career, and more. Use code NC20 for 20% off our products at www.…

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121: Stefanie Solomon discusses the power of empathy 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Angela is joined by Animo Sano Psychiatry's physician assistant Stefanie Solomon to discuss empathy versus sympathy, the power of expressing empathy, the best ways to approach conveying your feelings, how to talk to your kids about expressing sympathy, and what steps to take when you think you might need help with your mental health. Use code NC20 …

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18: Author Brenda Knight shares why she chose writing as a career 14:42

8M ago14:42

14:42

Brenda Knight talks about what she originally thought she would be when she was growing up, how she transitioned into writing, and if it's difficult to make money as an author. Use code NC20 for 20% off our products at www.time2refocus.com Plus Hidow International www.hidow.com has given us a promo code for our listeners to get 25% off their produc…

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120: Author Brenda Knight discusses remaining focused under writing deadlines 36:08

8M ago36:08

36:08

Angela is joined by author Brenda Knight to talk about how she focuses when preparing to write under deadline, what time of day works best for her for her writing, and how she organizes her spaces. Later, she offers many tips for the best ways to write a book, and they talk about the biggest genres in the literature world right now. Use code NC20 f…

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035 - Panel - How to Give Better Feedback on Sound 55:58

8M ago55:58

55:58

Will and Kathryn sit down with our very first panel of experts to talk about all things sound! We’re joined by Stephen Frost, Creative Director and founder at Stereo Couture: Music + Sound; Voiceover Actress, Communications, and Marketing Professional Michelle Betton, and Seth Bowser, Freelance Composer and Music Teacher at the Altadena Music Acade…

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034 - Production - Sound - What To Listen For 29:27

8M ago29:27

29:27

Will and Kathryn review the main sound stages: voiceover, music, and sound effects. They’ll walk through how each of those stages works, how to give better feedback during those stages and advise on the best time to introduce the conversations about sound during production. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it …

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033 - Hack - Running Better Production Meetings 16:13

9M ago16:13

16:13

Do you attend a lot of meetings? We don't. Kathryn explains how we run our meetings, keep them short, and keep productions moving in this new hack! Also stick around till then end to hear an impromptu bad idea. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it to: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn more about t…

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Bonus - Apology Updates 6:01

9M ago6:01

6:01

What are we up to? Where have you been in the last two weeks? Will and Kathryn hint at what's been up, what they're doing, and why you haven't heard from them. Also, Will is testing some new A-eye technology. If you have a topic or question you’d like us to cover, ⁠you can submit it anonymously here: www.openpixelstudios.com/podquestion⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Learn …

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