The CMD-Z Show

In this episode, Beth Stafford shares her journey from childhood creativity to becoming a children's book author and creative entrepreneur. She discusses how faith, family, and creativity intertwine in her work, and offers insights on balancing motherhood, business, and personal growth.

In this episode, Audrey Havey shares her journey from freelancing to co-owning a creative studio with her husband, Justin. They discuss the challenges and strategies of running a small studio, balancing multiple roles, and navigating the evolving creative industry.

Ryan Summers (Sarofsky) joins us to discuss how the center of the motion design community was lost and thoughtfully responds to the debate on creativity vs AI based on his personal experience. 

Jeffery Lawson discusses his creative journey, from grieving the life you thought you would have to falling into comparison traps. 

Elyse Kelly joins the show to discuss her meandering journey from childhood Disney fascination to her impactful work in animation and documentary storytelling. She discusses the importance of curiosity, storytelling, balancing passion with practicality, and her thoughts on the future of creative careers amidst technological change.

Matt and Shelby are joined by David Lebensfeld (founder, Ingenuity Studios) as they discuss facing major changes, professionally and personally. We cover everything from founding Ingenuity Studios to its eventual sale, his approach to navigating industry challenges, and how he views his next chapter. The conversation offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, industry shifts, and personal growth. 

Matt and Shelby are BACK with a new season of The CMD-Z Show! In this episode, they give an update on what they've been up to as well as an update on the motion design industry. It's been 565 days since their last episode and A LOT has changed!

Episode 100. On the final episode of The CMD-Z Show, Matt and Shelby explore the very first question ever asked on the show over two years ago. "What do you wish you could do all day?"

Every era comes to an end, and we are nearing the final episode of The CMD-Z Show. But we're not going anywhere. We're just moving to a new show! Welcome, Content Alchemy, a show all about the ingredients that can make your content marketing a little more magical. Content Alchemy is available everywhere now and we will be posting new episodes every Monday.

Matt and Shelby invited Jesse Gentry to the show to explore the theme of starting something new when you feel like you're not good enough. It touches on the importance of having a support system, confronting fears, and staying humble. The discussion also highlights the role of education and the need to adapt to changing circumstances. 

In this episode, Matt and Shelby discuss their experiences after school and the challenges they faced in finding jobs in their respective fields. They share their personal journeys and the lessons they learned along the way as well as discuss the challenges and uncertainties of finding a job in the animation industry.

In this conversation, Matt, Shelby, and Drysen Carsten discuss the importance of building a content plan that aligns with a brand's goals and target audience. They emphasize the need for a discovery process to understand the brand, its values, and its target market. By diagnosing the brand's needs and weaknesses, they can develop a customized content plan that addresses specific problems and provides targeted solutions