Closer&Closer Podcast

Andrea Mejia-Madriz, Dave Arcade, & Caton Vance
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Welcome to the Closer&Closer Podcast, where we bring creatives from all over the world together for you to learn from, relate to, and be inspired by. Creativity can be a lonely endeavor, so we’re bridging that gap and creating community through our weekly conversations with inspiring creatives to help you grow your career. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz (Artist Marketing & Partnerships, Closer&Closer), Dave Arcade (Illustrator, repped by Closer&Closer), and Caton Vance (Artist Marketing & Partnerships, Closer&Closer). Podcast Art by Dave Coleman.

  1. 10/06/2022

    Say Goodbye to The Closer&Closer Podcast

    After 84 episodes, we’re saying goodbye to the Closer&Closer Podcast (at least for the time being). Hear some of the best insights, conversation tidbits, and more on our final episode. Hosted by Caton Vance & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    34 min
  2. The Benefit of New Experiences with Bárbara Malagoli

    09/23/2022

    The Benefit of New Experiences with Bárbara Malagoli

    Bárbara Malagoli gives her best tips for increasing your creativity. One of them is to push past the bounds of what you know and experience new things, and she delivers plenty more on this week's episode! Keep up with Bárbara on Instagram & Behance! Hosted by Caton Vance & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    42 min

  3. 09/16/2022

    The Benefits of Sharing Your Work with Caton Vance

    Not only is Caton Vance our Marketing & Partnerships Director, but he’s also a creative powerhouse in his own regard. He knows better than anyone the importance of sharing your work, no matter how vulnerable you may feel. Hear the lessons he learned about sharing your creative pursuits on this week’s episode. You can follow Caton on Instagram & LinkedIn! Hosted by  Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for our newsletter, The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    43 min

  4. 09/02/2022

    What is the Kernference & How Can it Help You?

    Katie & Ilana are both the co-owners of the ultra-successful platform Goodtype and creative freelancers, so you already know they have a ton of advice to give. Not only are they teaching you their best lessons on this episode, but they’re bringing you The Kernference so you can learn from their whole network! Also, did we mention our Founder & CEO, Drew Melton, will be speaking at The Kernference?! Oh, yes! Get all the deets and more on this week's episode!  You can follow Kaite & Ilana on Instagram and GoodType here! Hosted by Caton Vance & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    56 min
  5. How to Combine Creativity & Analysis with Jessica Ko of Playbook

    08/25/2022

    How to Combine Creativity & Analysis with Jessica Ko of Playbook

    You know how most people are either left brained or right brained? Well, Jessica, the CEO and co-Founder of Playbook, is both! She’s found a way to both sharpen and combine her seemingly-opposite skill sets by finding people who make her better. Learn how to do this yourself on this week’s episode of the podcast! Check out Playbook, a visual cloud storage platform for creatives. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    42 min

  6. 08/19/2022

    How to Level Up Your Work with Jiaqi Wang

    Do you ever wonder what our artists have been up to since their last episode? Well, it’s been a year since Jiaqi Wang was on The Closer&Closer Podcast, and so much has changed since then. She’s taken her work to a whole new level, become the queen of food illustration, and made a big life change.  Learn how she managed to do so much in so little time on this week’s episode. Keep up with Jiaqi on Instagram & Behance! Hosted by Caton Vance & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    39 min
  7. Leveraging Your Community for Growth with David Leutert

    08/12/2022

    Leveraging Your Community for Growth with David Leutert

    This week we're diving deep into the career of David Leutert for his return to The Closer&Closer Podcast. He shares where he started, how he got to where he is, and where he sees himself going. In his 6 years as a freelancer, he’s hit some major career milestones and has some unique tools he’s leveraged to get there. Find out what these tools are on this week’s episode Keep up with Dave on Instagram & Behance! Hosted by Dave Arcade & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    1h 7m
  8. How I Learned to Let Go with Kelly Wahlstrom of Envoy

    07/29/2022

    How I Learned to Let Go with Kelly Wahlstrom of Envoy

    Is holding on to the wrong things keeping you from new heights in your career? Kelly Wahlstrom's whole career has been about letting go. From her dancer origins to her current position as the Head of Brand Design at Envoy, she's developed that special skill in letting go of what's not right, and she explains how on this week's episode of The Closer&Closer Podcast.  Hosted by Dave Arcade & Andrea Mejia-Madriz. Podcast Art by Dave Coleman. Sign up for The Dose! To learn more about Closer&Closer, visit www.closerandcloser.co. Follow us on Instagram @closerandcloserco!

    55 min
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Welcome to the Closer&Closer Podcast, where we bring creatives from all over the world together for you to learn from, relate to, and be inspired by. Creativity can be a lonely endeavor, so we’re bridging that gap and creating community through our weekly conversations with inspiring creatives to help you grow your career. Hosted by Andrea Mejia-Madriz (Artist Marketing & Partnerships, Closer&Closer), Dave Arcade (Illustrator, repped by Closer&Closer), and Caton Vance (Artist Marketing & Partnerships, Closer&Closer). Podcast Art by Dave Coleman.

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  • Creator
    Andrea Mejia-Madriz, Dave Arcade, & Caton Vance
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 244843
  • Show Website
    Closer&Closer Podcast