Best Jess Rosenberg Podcasts (2024)

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Yes, Also - Rekha Shankar 1:02:10

43m ago1:02:10

1:02:10

Rekha Shankar (Dropout, Grand Crew) talks about her early obsession with sitcoms, getting into film school, left-brained comedy, improv as a path to writing, embracing discomfort, the gift of being an outcast, finding game moves, inventing vs. listening, making your own work, Kickstarter tips, letting go of rigidity in scenes, Gravid Water, and mor…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 14: Jessica Hische (at Config 2024) 39:10

1h ago39:10

39:10

In this special season finale episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg interview the extraordinary Jessica Hische live from Figma's Config 2024 conference. They discuss her early career, the spirit of generosity in the design community, and balancing a thriving career with family life. More about Jessica: Jessica Hische is a let…

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Yes, Also - Craig Cackowski 1:51:22

5d ago1:51:22

1:51:22

Craig Cackowski (Second City, Drunk History) talks about learning Harolds before the internet, the benefit of nerves, studying with Del, the improv that inspired him, Stephen Colbert’s last Second City show, the development of JTS Brown, the intersection of comedy and artsy theater, the core philosophies of Dasariski, three guidelines for better sc…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 13: Maya Ealey 1:02:56

8d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

In this episode, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the incredibly talented Maya Ealey, a prolific brand designer, illustrator, and author who has left her mark on some of the most beloved products in the tech industry (Getaround, Lyft, Asana, Square, and Yahoo - to name just a few!) Maya shares invaluable advice for aspiring creative…

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Yes, Also - Peter Grosz 1:18:30

12d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Peter Grosz (The Colbert Report, Veep) talks about studying with Del, the very first Armando show, memories from Boom Chicago, doing a USO tour in Saudi Arabia, writing for Colbert, advice on getting hired for late night shows, experimental long form techniques, eliminating ego, breaking bad habits, doing a Broadway show, writing standup, and more!…

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Yes, Also - Mary Holland 1:22:40

19d ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Mary Holland (ASSSSCAT, Happiest Season) talks about growing up in a small town, her path from Virginia to Hollywood, weathering rejection, the fear of not being enough, the biggest lessons from acting class, the summer she fell in love with improv, her lightbulb moment, her voice as an improviser, the power of emotional commitment, loving high sta…

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Bonus Episode - Q&A 1 33:18

24d ago33:18

33:18

In this very special Bonus Episode™, Suzi and Ryan answer listener questions and share their perspective on: imposter syndrome, playing with stage hogs, building and releasing comedic tension, starting new teams with tact, finding the right ratio of rehearsals to performing, and neurodiversity in improv. If this episode sparks more questions or any…

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Yes, Also - Convoy 1:18:04

26d ago1:18:04

1:18:04

This week, the legendary Convoy (Alex Berg, Alex Fernie, and Todd Fasen) talk about how they met, the evolution of their style, guiding the energy of a show, favorite short form games, their alt universe lives, making a pilot, the frustrating reality of TV development, taping shows to accelerate improvement, favorite character types, the demystific…

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Ladies who Create - episode 12: Jen & Amy Hood 1:14:39

26d ago1:14:39

1:14:39

In this fun and engaging episode of Ladies Who Create, hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg sit down with the dynamic duo Amy and Jen Hood, the brilliant minds behind Hoodzpah, a Southern California branding and design agency. The Hood sisters share their inspiring journey, detailing their work with industry giants like Google, Disney, and Target. Th…

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Yes, Also - Brian O'Connell 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Brian James O'Connell (Co-Founder of The Pack Theater) talks about his early days in Hollywood, training at ioWest, finding a kindred spirit in Miles Stroth, memories of Zumpf, starting The Pack, Camp Improv Utopia, position play, his original form “the ladder”, using longform structure in script writing, the dark joy of the human condition, and mo…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 11: Kelin Carolyn Zhang 1:10:35

1M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg engage in a captivating conversation with Kelin Carolyn Zhang, a dynamic designer who has transitioned seamlessly from roles in the tech and design fields to running a successful independent practice. Kelin shares her unique career trajectory, including her time at Ueno, her…

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Yes, Also - Jess McKenna 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Jess McKenna (Off Book, Baby Wants Candy, Dropout) talks about talks about being a theater kid, useful characters for initiations, choosing the fun path in a scene, the MEOW show, going for a joke vs. exploring a comedic idea, the clarity of premise, striving for variety in shows, musical improv and the origins of Off Book, overcoming nerves, navig…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 10: Sneha Sankar 1:07:16

1M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Sneha Sankar, a leading independent designer. Sneha shares her incredible story of growing up with no designers in her family to becoming an influential figure in the tech and Web3 industries. We discuss her passion for typography, her experiences working in tech companies, and her venture into Web3 …

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Yes, Also - Genetra Tull 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Genetra Tull (JV, Benetton) talks about her original career path as a set builder, why she fell in love with improv, her comedic epiphanies, the journey to Harold night, personal pep talks, her team JV, being a physical player, coming of age as an adult, processing grief through comedy, writing a one-woman show, auditioning for SNL and more!Email u…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 9: Andrea Mata 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Liz Meyer and Jess Rosenberg interview Andrea Mata, a creative director and digital designer based in Mexico City. Andrea shares her inspiring career journey, from selling creative tattoos as a child to working with major global brands like Google, NBA, TikTok, and more. She discusses the evolution of h…

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Yes, Also - Ryan Rosenberg 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Ryan Rosenberg (Big Grande, ManDogPod) talks about humor as a survival mechanism, being a shy performer, how to save a dying sketch, the benefits of ADHD, Big Grande’s writing process, the fun of setting up a base reality, finding comedy without being mean, playing at the top of your emotional intelligence, why and how you should let the unusual ch…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 8: Charlota  Blunárová 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

In this engaging episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' we welcome Charlota Blunárová, a multifaceted designer who has successfully navigated the evolving landscape of design careers. Charlota shares her journey from industrial design student to co-founder of the We3 Collective, emphasizing the non-linear path of career development in the design world. Th…

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Yes, Also - Julie Brister 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Julie Brister (UCB, WGIS) talks about self-doubt, her beginnings in New York in the late 80’s, the start of UCBNY, being taught by Ian Roberts and Amy Poehler, improvising on Zoom, teaching internationally, opinions on forms, learning to listen, her trick for remembering suggestions, finding characters through physicality, her love of selfish chara…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 7: Jolene Delisle 56:01

2M ago56:01

56:01

In this inspiring episode of "Ladies Who Create," we explore the journey of Jolene Delisle. She's a visionary in design and creative industries, and the founder and Head of Creative at The Working Assembly. Jolene's career evolved from working as a Creative for ad agencies and tech companies, to the exciting challenge of starting her own agency. Sh…

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Yes, Also - Carl Tart 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Carl Tart (Grand Crew, In the Know), talks about improv as basketball, how to move a scene forward as the voice of reason character, Carl’s early days as a background actor, his training at Second City, how he deals with not getting laughs, working on Grand Crew, improv as a way to sharpen your instincts, the comedic voices that shaped him, and mor…

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Yes, Also - Jake Jabbour 1:18:29

2M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

Jake Jabbour (founder of WE Improv) talks about the origin and philosophy of his school, cultivating non-judgmental awareness, improv as a window into self, Jake’s epic nine-audition journey to Harold night, holding scenes loosely, external vs. internal validation, aiming for surprise in scenes, advanced moves for established groups, and more!Email…

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Ladies who Create - Episode 6: Madeleine Voge 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Join us on this inspiring journey with Madeleine Voge, a true creative force in design, writing, and entrepreneurship. From her early days in Denver working with a small batch gin company to co-founding the playful and pioneering sparkling water brand Aura Bora, Maddie shares the highs and lows of her creative career. In this episode, we delve deep…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 5: Haruko Hayakawa 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

In this episode of Ladies Who Create, we dive into the creative journey of Haruko Hayakawa, touching on her beginnings in digital arts and transition into the world of 3D modeling and advertising. Haruko shares her experiences with various career paths, including graphic design, photography, and food styling, highlighting the winding road that led …

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Yes, Also - Vic Michaelis 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Vic Michaelis (Dropout's Very Important People) shares their insights on filmed improv, the power of an audience to determine the fate of a show, Dropout TV, Vic’s reinvention as an actor, the gift of obstacles, approaching improv mathematically, how to mark your improvement, the X factor of team chemistry, examples of favorite object work, and mor…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 4: Anna Fine 54:03

3M ago54:03

54:03

In this episode of 'Ladies Who Create', co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer interview Design Director Anna Fine. Anna shares her impressive career journey with us, which spans from aspiring genetic engineer to graduating from The School of Visual Arts and thus embarking upon the design & creative industries. Anna has worked at reputable companies…

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Yes, Also - Brendan Hunt 1:09:55

3M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Brendan Hunt (Ted Lasso’s co-creator and Coach Beard) drops by to talk about the Chicago improv scene of the 90’s, the perceived long form / short form divide, his journey to and through Boom Chicago, how emotional growth can help your improv, the importance of practice, the origins of Ted Lasso, his new solo show, hilariously nightmarish corporate…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 3: Steph Jeong 58:42

3M ago58:42

58:42

In an enriching conversation with Steph Jeong, a Staff Product Designer at Runway, our latest episode of 'Ladies Who Create' delves into the inspiring journey of a creative trailblazer in the design world. From overcoming mental obstacles and adapting to life changes, Steph's story is a powerful testimony to resilience, passion, and the transformat…

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Yes, Also - Oscar Montoya 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

On this week's episode, Oscar Montoya (Minx, Eurovangelists) talks about his his rocky start with improv, his move from New York to LA, owning your playfulness, the importance of playing with honesty, seeing your characters as real people, the Soundtrack Harold, Dance-prov, why he loves doing Harolds, the power of entrances and exits, and more! New…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 2: Danielle LaRoy & Jessica Strelioff 54:02

3M ago54:02

54:02

In this inspiring episode of 'Ladies who Create,' co-hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer interview the dynamic duo behind Goodside Studio: Jessica Strelioff and Danielle LaRoy. They discuss their individual journeys in the creative industry, from working at giants like Dropbox and Asana to forging their pathway by founding Goodside. Sharing insights…

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Yes, Also - Payam Banifaz 59:35

4M ago59:35

59:35

Actor/Comedian/lover of animals Payam Banifaz (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Shameless) stops by to talk to Suzi about the physics of comedy, the unique challenges of being an immigrant who wants to be an actor, how to access the universal through specificity, the importance of personal voice, comedic influences, the search for identity, Payam…

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Yes, Also - Phil Augusta Jackson 1:21:33

4M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Writer/showrunner/rapper/poet Phil Augusta Jackson (Grand Crew, Key and Peele) sits down with Suzi to discuss his path from advertiser to improviser, the ingredients for a perfect improv space, his outside-the-box New York improv shows, improv’s relationship to audience, how he makes voice of reason characters fun, the problem with over-justificati…

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Yes, Also - Stephanie Allynne 57:02

4M ago57:02

57:02

Actor/writer/director Stephanie Allynne (The L Word, One Mississippi) joins Suzi for a good ol' fashioned improv nerd-out. They talk about Stephanie's journey from sketch to improv, the subjectivity of comedy, following the path that’s right for you, the difference between the Groundlings and UCB, acting energy vs. performance energy, interpretive …

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Yes, Also - Will Hines 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

In our first episode, improv legend and WGIS founder Will Hines dives headfirst into the improv weeds with Suzi. They talk about the early days of UCB New York, the difference between premise and game, how multiple characters’ games can work in a monoscene, Will's strong opinions on initiations, his quest for the “perfect” improv curriculum, the ef…

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Ladies Who Create - Episode 1: Grace Walker 51:20

4M ago51:20

51:20

In this inaugural episode of 'Ladies Who Create,' hosts Jess Rosenberg and Liz Meyer welcome Grace Walker, a talented web designer and entrepreneur. Grace shares her inspiring journey from a child passionate about art to a successful designer and solopreneur. She reflects on crucial moments and mentors that shaped her career, her challenges in star…

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Designing the 'gold standard' for landing pages - S04E06 with Linear's Julian Lehr 57:50

8M ago57:50

57:50

In this episode, Charli talks with Julian Lehr, part of the “Magic Team” at Linear. They discuss the intricate world of marketing design and content creation, and how these elements work together to enhance user experience. Julian shares his process for crafting engaging landing pages, and how tight collaboration makes it all possible. Julian also …

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Solving problems as cross-functional 'astropods' - S04E05 with Piotr Śmietana 50:20

10M ago50:20

50:20

In this episode, Charli talks with Piotr Śmietana, Director of Brand and Marketing Creative at Superside. They discuss the innovative structure of Superside’s marketing creative team and the significant role of each individual's creative voice in shaping the brand's future. Piotr dives into Superside’s brand refresh, the use of the “Brand Collab” S…

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Branding an AI company - S04E04 with Lin Zagorski Latimer 43:44

12M ago43:44

43:44

In this episode, Charli talks with Lin Zagorski Latimer, Staff Brand Designer at Scale AI, about marketing design in the world of AI. Lin discusses the design landscape for Scale AI's two distinct target audiences: AI-enabled and AI-constrained, the creative process behind the company's annual report, Zeitgeist, and the tools used in its creation. …

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What it really means to "level up" a brand - S04E03 with Dan Edwards 55:44

1y ago55:44

55:44

In this episode, Charli talks with Dan Edwards, Senior Visual Designer at Snyk, about his strategies for exceptional brand design. Together, they go behind the scenes of Snyk’s brand transformation, from the initial decision-making process to the challenging task of creating a brand design system. Dan also shares his insights on collaborating with …

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Behind-the-scenes with Webflow's Brand Studio team - S04E02 with Jess Rosenberg 44:23

1y ago44:23

44:23

In this episode, Charli talks with Jess Rosenberg, Director of Brand Design and Creative at Webflow, about how brand design works at the company, their key success metrics, and how they are able to consistently put out high-quality work. Jess also does a deep dive into how Webflow Conf came to be, and how exactly the brand studio team translated th…

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How ConvertKit's Brand Studio team has evolved - S04E01 with David Preston 58:04

1y ago58:04

58:04

In this episode, Charli is joined by David Preston, Senior Brand Designer at ConvertKit. They do a deep dive into how ConvertKit has evolved over the years, what systems and processes have worked, what has needed to change, and what challenges they are still facing. David was a guest in season two of Inside Marketing Design where talked about his w…

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Lessons from design leaders in Season 3 24:39

1+ y ago24:39

24:39

The idea of reflecting on what you’ve heard and what you've learned is one of the best ways to actually take action on those learning. So, in this episode, we’re looking back at the most interesting and challenging parts of season 03 and distilling some actionable takeaways. We want to hear your takeaways as well. Please feel free to share them on …

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S03E12 - Zendesk (Kristina Alford and Meghan Kelley) 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

In this episode, Charli talks with Design Director, Kristina Alford, and Senior Digital Designer - Design Systems, Meghan Kelley, about creating systems and processes to maintain consistency, foster team connection and bridge silos across a very large organization, as well as how they use goals and functional teams to strengthen collaboration Zende…

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S03E11 - RightMessage (with Co-Founder, Brennan Dunn) 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

45:37

In this episode, Charli talks with Brennan Dunn, Co-Founder at RightMessage. Brennan is one of only two people at RightMessage, and he talks about how he balances all the various tasks on his plate, including design. Brennan also talks about personalization, and how focusing on specific segments of your audience can lead to a greater connection and…

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S03E10 - Chargebee (with Design Manager, Shakthi Hari) 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

59:00

In this episode, Charli talks with Shakthi Hari, Design Manager at Chargebee. Shakthi dives into how he uses systems and processes for everything from team collaboration to design process to iterating and shipping new projects. Shakthi also talks about documentation, and why it’s such a critical component of Chargebee’s process and ability to scale…

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S03E09 - Planoly (with Design Manager, Carra Sykes) 56:19

1+ y ago56:19

56:19

In this episode, Charli talks with Carra Sykes, Design Manager at PLANOLY. Carra talks about the evolution of social media, and how the shift toward video has impacted her team and the need for marketing designers with a broader skillset. She also talks about marketing design challenges, and how she balances her desire for high quality and the need…

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S03E08 - Funding Circle (with Lead Marketing Designer, Monika Pawlik) 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

41:10

In this episode, Charli talks with Monika Pawlik, Lead Marketing Designer at Funding Circle. Monika talks about how she and her team have collaborated and stayed a tight-knit group through lots of change, working with external agencies, and how Funding Circle’s most successful campaign came to fruition. Funding Circle is a UK-based lending platform…

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S03E07 - Oyster (with Director of Brand, Justin Rands) 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

55:36

In this episode, Charli talks with Justin Rands, Director of Brand at Oyster. Justin talks about the company’s fast growth, and their commitment to design from the very beginning. Justin also discusses how they have evolved the Oyster brand in a way that helps them stand out in a crowded space, and what they love about Webflow. Oyster is an employm…

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S03E06 - Paystack (with Design Lead, Tomi Odusanya) 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

46:42

In this episode, Charli talks with Tomi Odusanya, Design Lead on the Growth Design Team at Paystack. Tomi has a lot of experience as a designer and developer, so he brings real knowledge to the issues of speed and performance when building marketing websites for people with slower internet access. In addition to those metrics, Tomi talks about how …

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S03E05 - Sketch (with Carly Marsh and Osvaldas Poviliunas) 1:07:09

2y ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this episode, Charli talks with Sketch CMO, Carly Marsh, and Digital Designer, Osvaldas Poviliunas, about Sketch’s new website, how they incorporated the brand’s personality into the new design, and why it’s so important that product design informs every aspect of marketing design. Carly and Oz talk very openly about their take on competition, h…

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S03E04 - Zapier (with Creative Director, Michael Jeter) 1:09:05

2y ago1:09:05

1:09:05

In this episode, Michael Jeter, Creative Director at Zapier, talks with Charli about Zapier’s recent rebrand and some surprising challenges they faced throughout the process. Michael is a fantastic storyteller, and he digs into his ideas about the philosophy behind design and how to communicate its true value. From the use of data and user research…

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