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Spotlight Sessions

Spotlight Sessions
Adobe
Analogue
Web3
Steven Overturf
Mastercard
Microsoft
Artificial Intelligence
NASA
Networking
Jamie Victor
Comic Books
Photography
Collinx Mondesir
Decentraland
David Nakayama
Creative Mornings
Creative Apprenticeship Program
LA Galaxy
Houston Texans
Adobe Max

Exclusive conversations with top professionals in the creative industry. Recorded live in the Adobe Creative Career Discord.

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Multidisciplinary creative Collinx Mondesir shares how his background in psychology informs a human-centered design practice rooted in emotion, empathy, and storytelling, and why those skills matter more than ever in the age of AI.

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Branding consultant, art director, and graphic designer Jamie Victor returns to the show to provide more insight on what it takes to be successful as a full-time freelancer.

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Multidisciplinary artist and creative director Tammy Lovin shares how she blends 3D, CGI/VFX, and AI-driven visual production to create high-impact work for global brands and stand out in a rapidly evolving creative industry.

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Bay Backner, Head of Live Experiences for Decentraland and Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies at Berklee College of Music's European campus, shares insights on virtual worlds, creative community, and her role as a leading voice in web3 gami... more

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Recent Guests

Collinx Mondesir
Multidisciplinary creator blending design, psychology, music, and storytelling
EI Collective Arcade / MCO
Episode: Design, Psychology, and the Human Advantage with Collinx Mondesir
Jamie Victor
Branding consultant, art director, graphic designer, musician, full-time freelancer
Self-employed/Freelancer
Episode: How to Navigate a Successful Freelance Career with Jamie Victor
Tammy Lovin
Multidisciplinary artist and creative director in 3D, CGI, VFX, and AI-driven visual production
Self-directed creative studio
Episode: Building a Creative Studio in the Age of AI with Tammy Lovin
Bay Backner
Pioneer at the forefront of art, music and emerging tech; head of live experiences for Decentraland; assistant professor at Berklee College of Music (European campus)
Decentraland; Berklee College of Music Europe
Episode: Virtual Spaces and the Future of Creativity with Bay Backner
David Nakayama
Honolulu-based freelance illustrator, concept artist, and art director
Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Transformers, Epic Games, Wizards of the Coast, Capcom
Episode: Comic Book Illustration with David Nakayama
Brian Thompson
Content manager at Creative Mornings, Austin Chapter co-host
Creative Mornings
Episode: Creative Mornings, Long Nights, and Lasting Careers with Brian Thompson
Gabriela Iancu
Atlanta-based multidisciplinary artist and designer working across photography, painting, filmmaking and AI
Adobe (Senior Visual Designer)
Episode: Creative Tools for Planetary Awareness with Gabriela Iancu
Julia Walck
Los Angeles-based collage artist and designer, Adobe mentor, and educator
Self-employed creative; Adobe mentor
Episode: From Corporate to Collage with Julia Walck
Steven Overturf
Artist and designer at Overturf Design Studio
Overturf Design Studio
Episode: Intentional Branding in Sports with Steven Overturf

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Justin Bamforth
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Creative Journeys and Apprenticeships with Rhea Rendon
Q: How did you get involved with the Creative Apprenticeship program and what steps should beginners take?
Begin by exploring the Career Guide courses on Behance, build a strong Behance portfolio, apply to commission projects, showcase your best work, and engage with mentors and communities to gain visibility and feedback.
Creative Journeys and Apprenticeships with Rhea Rendon
Q: What is your approach to networking and turning conversations into opportunities?
Start with casual, friendly one-on-one conversations, follow up with updates about your work, and maintain authentic relevance rather than pushing for immediate outcomes; over time this builds trust and leads to collaboration.
Channeling Creativity with Sneha Shanker
Q: Do you ever look for inspiration online?
She aims to pull inspiration from life, culture, and photography rather than directly copying other artists, to maintain originality in her work.
Design, Psychology, and the Human Advantage with Collinx Mondesir
Q: What makes a brand feel human to you?
A brand feels human when it resonates with people on an emotional level, not just because it looks good or uses the latest tools; it communicates a message that addresses real needs and inspires action.
Comic Book Illustrating with Alba Ceide
Q: What's your advice for someone trying to break into the comic market?
Her guidance is to just start, break down the process into writing and drawing, seek community and feedback, research the local scene, and actively share work to increase visibility.

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What is Spotlight Sessions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on practical career guidance for creative professionals, with a consistent emphasis on freelancing, studio leadership, and navigating the evolving tools and ecosystems that power modern design. Listeners can expect candid conversations about pricing, client management, and maintaining integrity while pursuing growth, alongside deep dives into AI-enabled workflows, immersive and Web3 spaces, and the business of running creative studios. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on mentorship, apprenticeship programs, and community-building as core accelerants for career longevity, as well as real-world case studies from branding, comics, sports design, and large-scale live events. The format blends actionable... more

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