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Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy.Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled cancer while simultaneously building MULDOONEYS in 2009, showcasing her strength and commitment. In 2022, she relaunched the brand with innovative solutions, disrupting the traditional luxury industry.Marlene's singular vision led her to move from the Netherlands to France, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to global expansion. Her impact extends beyond business success, influencing and reshaping the luxury sector. Her journey underscores a pattern of overcoming challenges, pursuing excellence, and contributing positively. Marlene's story is one of personal and professional growth, driven by courage, tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of passion and purpose.https://www.muldooneys.com/Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/

Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, Monaco and San Francisco, and the Guggenheim Museum. After deciding on a career shift, Joanne became employee #2 at Turner Duckworth San Francisco, establishing and growing its design business in the United States. Over 24 years, Joanne went from managing brand identity and packaging projects, to focusing on new business, operations and finance, leading to the acquisition of Turner Duckworth by Publicis Groupe in 2014. Joanne was appointed global CEO in 2019. Joanne was awarded the honor of AdAge Leading Women in 2021 and GDUSA People to Watch 2024. She lives in Marin County, where she, her husband and teenage daughter are outnumbered by their four cats.https://turnerduckworth.com/Joanne Chan is a special guest at The Lady Boss Retreat happening on April 26th, 2024 in Los Angeles. Register for the event here: https://www.revthink.com/retreatEnjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/

Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas and curated scores of film screenings in over 20 countries. He also oversaw the creation of The Style Frames Design Conference and the Collider Digital Production Conference (both in New York).Prior to founding Stash Media, Stephen executive produced animation and visual effects for feature films, TV series, and advertising – winning multiple industry awards along the way. Stephen also created and executive produced five seasons of “Splat!” a TV series about design and animation broadcast in over 100 markets.https://www.stashmedia.tv/Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/

Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below) to elevate people, future-proofing their self-belief through defined higher purpose ambitions. The Elevation Barn network now unites leaders in a kindred quest of higher purpose in 48 countries, celebrating diversity of thought across 168 professions. Sub-brands WELL and STABLE by EB elevate wellbeing and business consulting needs respectively. Will is a father of 4, avid explorer and resides between NY, UK and Bali.https://www.elevationbarn.comEnjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/

We’ve seen MassFX Media grow stronger every year, along with their remarkable client list and portfolio. The 12-year evolution of this studio is nothing short of inspiring. Join us behind-the-scenes as we dig into the creative process of Shawna and Matt, as well as the surprising role systems play in making a creative company successful. https://www.massfxmedia.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creative studios. Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Those who know, know: Camp Mograph fosters inclusivity, promoting open dialogue among attendees and speakers without hierarchy. Originally a passion project, the event has transformed into a business, posing challenges in balancing time commitment and preserving the initial vision. Today, a pivotal decision looms on whether to expand into a full-scale business or maintain a smaller scale. Follow the work of Mark Cernosia and his team at Camp Mograph: ⁠https://www.campmograph.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creative studios. Apply to join: ⁠⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

What happens when your studio fully exploits the untapped potential of sonic expertise? To answer that question, our guest Eric Singer shares a bit of the science – and a lot of his passion – from the forefront of audio awesomeness at Coupe Studios. Follow the work of Eric Singer and his team at Coupe Studios: https://coupestudios.com/ Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creative studios. Apply to join: ⁠⁠https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

In this special podcast episode, Tim Thompson, founder at RevThink, sits down with the inspiring creators behind the newly formed community, Mothers of MoGraph: Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith. Discover the strength, resilience, and great creativity that drives the Mothers of MoGraph as they challenge stereotypes in the industry. Kaci Smith is a Motion Designer and School of Motion TA based in Eugene, Oregon. Working in motion design for over 10 years, Kaci is inspired by her environment and is passionate about cause-based projects that drive positive change. As a co-founder of Mothers of Mograph, Kaci is committed to empowering women and promoting empathy in the workspace. Jennie Davis is the founder and creative lead of Dreck Studio, specializing in animated explainer videos and marketing content. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Jennie thrives on creative community building and collaborative partnerships. As co-founder of Mothers of Mograph, she advocates for meaningful change and empowers women to find their voice.  Follow Mothers of MoGraph: https://mothersofmograph.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mothersofmograph/ Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creative studios. Apply to join: ⁠https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Joel Pilger rejoins forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh, if you missed PART 1, see the link below. In this episode, we answer these questions: - How can motion design skills be seamlessly transferred into adjacent industries, like automotive and experiential design? - Why is it crucial to focus on solving clients' core problems instead of just executing? We're also exploring the future of motion design with thrilling innovations, from real-time CG tools to mind-blowing immersive experiences, like the NFL's Toy Story-themed broadcasts. Plus, we'll discuss the essential mindsets for success, including a thoughtful approach, clear communication, and always being ready to provide guidance and expertise. Don't miss out on this exciting exciting episode and stay tuned for....part 3, obviously! Listen to PART 1 here: https://pod.link/revthinking/episode/a3ae00f49d905c99bc1a877d90d29ad9 Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity to be part of it! RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios. Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

SVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the studio side and client side of the table. Join RevCommunity: https://www.revthink.com/join Enroll in the 12-week Derail the Pitch™ accelerator course: https://www.revthink.com/derail-the-pitch Explore all RevThink accelerator courses: https://www.revthink.com/accelerators --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

These courses are intense. But knowing these programs have produced transformation for hundreds of studios and production companies like yours (see below), you can be confident they're worth it. Pair with a RevThink Advisor, collaborate with your peers, and get serious about accelerating your business. Discover our Fall 2023 Accelerators here: https://www.revthink.com/accelerators --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered, can I keep doing this? What can I do differently to change this situation? Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity, and the inevitable downturns, testing our resolve. Knowing when it's worth the effort to persevere or when to seek a new direction is a crucial skill every entrepreneur should possess. Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger go live and discuss insights, trends, and advice to creative professionals and creative business owners, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry. And the best part? It's free for all. Join via this link: https://revthink.live/go See you every Wednesday, at 5 PM ET! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Pitching Sucks.That's why our team is launching the Derail the Pitch studio accelerator in the upcoming weeks. Listen to this episode to find out several actionable tips on how to navigate the process and turn pitching into a strategic advantage. Want to engage with Tim and Joel directly? Join RevCommunity today.  RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios.  Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Running a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it. Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work. You can do this. Want to engage with Tim and Joel directly? Join RevCommunity today.  RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios.  Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Is AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play? Attempting to answer these questions, our guest today is Justin Cone, the foundational motion design enthusiast, collector of sparkly pixels, and unabashed technology addict. Oh, and if you're listening to this in 2033, let us know if you're still using mobile phones, ok? This is a ⁠RevThink⁠ podcast hosted by ⁠Joel Pilger⁠. Join our community at ⁠revthink.com/community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Reputation, personality match. vulnerability - are all definitely part of the decision process when we choose who to work with. This episode's guests are two people with whom our team would choose to work with over and over again. Ed Rhine, Owner and Executive Creative Director at SPILLT, and Mitch Monson, Executive Director of Partnerships and Creative at Sibling Rivalry. This is a RevThink podcast hosted by Joel Pilger. Join our community at revthink.com/community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients? Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete? If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you. In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining confidence as a service provider. Curious to learn more? Connect with us: www.revthink.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series. In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season. Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger go live and discuss insights, trends, and advice to creative professionals and creative business owners, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry. And the best part? It's free for all. Join via this link: https://revthink.live/go See you every Wednesday, at 5 PM ET! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support

For those hungry to learn, there are plenty of resources available to the business owner…But not for CREATIVE business owner. So where does a studio or production company owner go for help? In this episode, Tim asks Joel about his experience running his own studio… and how that story plays into the genesis of Studio Accelerator. Join via this link after listening to the episode: https://revthink.com/studio-accelerator/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support