Episode 4 - BUILDING TRUST (PT 2)

In Part 2 of our deep dive on TRUST, host Yuhei Ogawa peels back the layers of creative partnership—where ego, empathy, and imagination collide.  From client tensions to agency alliances and the elusive bond with an audience, how do we build bridges instead of boundaries?  Featuring honest, surprising stories from leaders across the creative spectrum, this episode asks: Can trust be designed into the process itself?  A must-listen for anyone who’s ever tried to make something—together.

[Intro]
Conversation with Andy Milkis (Founder, Logik.tv) (4 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Business of Service"]
Trailer Editor Benedict Coulter, Creative Director Amanda Russell (Co-founder, CREAM Studio), & Creative Director Christian Capello-Colon on what it means to be in service of the creative process.  Andy Milkis (Founder, Logik.tv) on how to forge creative allyship (7 min)

[Chapter 2 "The Art of Listening"]
Sneaker Designer Hommy Diaz on plugging into the street culture.  Conversation with Kara Barnett (Senior Creative, Apple) on the importance of understanding the assignment.  Creative Director Michael Blackburn on why kindness is the key in bridging perspectives (7 min)

[Chapter 3 "In Their Shoes"]
Conversation with Erica Kung (Head of Production & Creative Operations, Squarespace) on the reality of varying visibility into the creative process.  Ruth Newberry (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) opens up about the vulnerability of being a working artist.  A.J. Mayers (Senior A/V Producer, Amazon MGM Studios) offers his perspective on the partnership with creative agencies.  Director Macaela Vandermost (Owner, Newfangled Studios) on kindness in offering a guiding hand to the clients on values-driven work (9 min)

[Outro]
A.J. Mayers (Senior A/V Producer, Amazon MGM Studios) on challenges of modern digital networking.  Trailer Editor/Creative Director Brent Rockswold on creative partnership rooted in authenticity.  Creative Director Erin Sarofsky (Founder, Sarofsky) on the importance of nurturing professional relationships (6 1/2 min)

Main Theme by: Mateo Messina (https://www.mateomessina.com)
Additional Music: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/)

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