When a new creative venture is percolating in your mind, it might make sense to move to a more affordable or more nurturing area. Teresa Au speaks to Shannon Maldonado, who quit fashion design and New York to head home to Philadelphia and start her business YOWIE–it began as an online shop, and is now a design studio, store, and hotel. Shannon shares her str ... Show More
Nov 2024
Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa
Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her ... Show More
30m 36s
Oct 2024
Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX)
Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style ... Show More
24m 32s
Oct 2024
Cracking the Code with Allan Peters
Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own ... Show More
29m 36s
Dec 2023
Angelina Jolie’s Unexpected Journey to Fashion
<p>Having dominated Hollywood's cinematic landscape for decades, Angelina Jolie is now moving into uncharted territory — the world of fashion. This week, she opened the doors to Atelier Jolie, a multi-purpose brick-and-mortar workshop at 57 Great Jones Street in New York, once a ... Show More
38m 4s
Aug 2023
Why Your Home Helps You Manifest the Life You Want, with Lindye Galloway
Lindye Galloway is the Founder, Designer, and Chief Creative Officer of Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop, a full-service interior design firm and online shop based in Orange County, California. Her style is recognizably warm, California-cool, and comfortable. On today's episode, Lin ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2024
Loving what you make with Amanda of HotHaus
<p>In this episode, Fiona chats with Amanda from HotHaus Glass emphasizing the importance of starting small and staying resilient. Amanda shares insights on building a brand, the creative process, and the challenges of running a business. Tune in!</p><p><strong>You'll Learn How T ... Show More
57m 10s
Apr 2023
Building a Fashion Brand Through Social Media & Low-Cost Marketing Strategies with 437 Co-Founder Hyla Nayeri
Hyla Nayeri, co-founder of 437, shares her journey from starting with only 2 orders to selling out collections. She talks about how losing her production team and $30K turned out to be an opportunity to be more creative with their budget and focus on what mattered most to their a ... Show More
41m 15s
Feb 2022
Janine Kwoh | Saying Yes to the Call to Create
<p>Ever look at someone who has made an astonishing change in career, leaving behind what seemed like a dream career, from the outside looking in, to start something new that makes them so alive and think, “wow, I’d love to do that, too?” Well, you’re not alone. And this week’s g ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
Handcrafted with love for love with Shehreen Ahmed of 71bay
<p>In this episode, Fiona chats with Shehreen, founder of 71 Bay, a homewares business that partners with female artisans in Bangladesh. Shehreen talks about the challenges of balancing multiple roles and her commitment to sustainability and fair trade. Tune in!</p><p><strong>You ... Show More
47m 50s
Dec 2022
How Good Design Can Elevate Your Home Products
<p>Vitruvi is a home scent company known for its air diffusers and humidifiers that can essentially double as home décor. In this episode of <i>Shopify Masters</i>, founder Sara Panton shares how she quit medical school to start Vitruvi, sourced clean ingredients, and kept design ... Show More
29m 55s
<p>In this episode, Fiona chats with Shuh Lee, a creative artist. She talks about the importance of collaborations, and how she navigates maintaining her creative spark. Tune in!</p><p><strong>You'll Learn How To: </strong></p><ul><li>Shuh Lee's background and journey</li><li>Her ... Show More
