How You Create

How You Create

Ben Terry and Joshua Jean-Marie host candid conversations with creators, designers, storytellers, and more about what it takes to survive and thrive as a creative in this modern world. We pull back the curtain and explore the guest's creative journey and the practical lessons they've learned along the way. You will hear stories from creatives who have created some incredible work about what’s it’s like to succeed, what’s it’s like to fail, and what motivates and inspires them to keep moving forward. Subscribe and join as we learn together how to navigate the future of creative work. Twitter – @howyoucreate Instagram – @howyoucreate Newsletter – https://www.howyoucreate.co/welcome

  1. People First with Wesaam Al-Badry

    11/02/2023

    People First with Wesaam Al-Badry

    In this episode of "How You Create," I am joined by documentary photographer Wesaam Al-Badry, 2023 Google Pixel & Aperture Creator Labs Photo Fund grant recipient. Wesaam, born in Nasiriyah, Iraq, fled to Saudi Arabia and lived in refugee camps for 4 and half years at the outset of what became known as the Gulf War. In late 1994, Wesaam and his family were relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska. Both his time in refugee camps, his working class upbringing in Nebraska, and late his attainment of master’s in New Media journalism at the University of California, Berkeley, and his BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute culminate in his work which depicts honest moments of the lives of those often absent from art institutes, and a deep belief in the integrity and responsibility of his work. Wesaam urges any listeners who have questions or needs advice about work and grants to reach out to him directly at wesaamalbadry@gmail.com. We talked deeply about the responsibility photographers has to the people in the communities photographers use in their art, why more more negatives makes more sense to him than more posting on Instagram, and how relationship and community is the most essential skill for photographers Wesaam has worked for global media outlets, including CNN and Al-Jazeera America. His photographs have been featured in the New York Times, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Atlantic, NPR, Fortune, The Nation, and Mother Jones. Al-Badry has received The John Collier Jr. Award for Still Photography, Dorothea Lange Fellowship, the Jim Marshall Fellowship for Photography, The National Geographic Society fellowship, Magnum Foundation, and The Emerson Collective, and is currently a fellow at The Center for Visual Documentation.

    59 min
  2. Creative Growth with Tyler Deeb

    09/25/2023

    Creative Growth with Tyler Deeb

    On this episode of How You Create, Tyler Deeb is back as a guest, Tyler is the owner, designer, and CEO of Misc. goods. Tyler is a seasoned leader, strategist, and designer with over two decades of experience. His collaborative approach involves working closely with partners to assess their challenges, craft compelling brand identities, and set a clear roadmap for success. Whether the project is in its infancy or a well-established endeavor, Tyler's mantra remains constant: "be smart, be nimble, and be creative." His passion for every project mirrors the excitement he had when he embarked on this journey two decades ago, infused with the wisdom of today.In this episode, Tyler shares wisdom gained through his years of experience. He advises young professionals to harness their curiosity and dedicate their time to learning how to capitalize on those skills as they gain more experience. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of achieving a healthier work-life balance.Tyler also delves into the intriguing topic of valuing your services as you age, shedding light on the evolving nature of expertise and the changing dynamics of pricing your skills over time. Additionally, he imparts essential insights on protecting your designs and assets, a critical consideration for any creative professional. Join us for an enlightening conversation that spans a lifetime of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with Tyler as our guide.

    56 min
4.7
out of 5
56 Ratings

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Ben Terry and Joshua Jean-Marie host candid conversations with creators, designers, storytellers, and more about what it takes to survive and thrive as a creative in this modern world. We pull back the curtain and explore the guest's creative journey and the practical lessons they've learned along the way. You will hear stories from creatives who have created some incredible work about what’s it’s like to succeed, what’s it’s like to fail, and what motivates and inspires them to keep moving forward. Subscribe and join as we learn together how to navigate the future of creative work. Twitter – @howyoucreate Instagram – @howyoucreate Newsletter – https://www.howyoucreate.co/welcome