Step Into The Sandbox

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A podcast about the creative process.Hosted by David Verjano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/12/2022

    Nik Olas on the creative, business, and spiritual aspects of his music

    Nik Olas (a.k.a. Nicolás Balseiro), is a Miami musician whose work is imbued with influences from his parents' own musicianship, his love of video game music, and his personal exploration of spirituality and music as a tool for healing. In this conversation with David Verjano on Step Into The Sandbox, Nik talks about the music he was exposed to through his parents, how his music was impacted by his personal growth and maturation, and how music streaming platforms have impacted his and other artists' ability to make a living making music. Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon: www.patreon.com/dademag Follow Step Into The Sandbox: www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/ Follow David Verjano: www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/ Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  2. 09/20/2022

    Gus Gomez on producing ads in Miami, his filmmaking mentors, Star Wars [Step Into The Sandbox]

    Gus Gomez is senior integrated producer at RBB Communications. Before doing agency work, he was a freelance producer, director and editor. In this conversation with David Verjano, the two discuss Gus’ path to his current role, the mentors and colleagues who contributed to Gus’ growth, and how being in Miami has impacted his professional life, and the role that Star Wars played in sparking his interest in filmmaking and media. Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon: www.patreon.com/dademag Follow Step Into The Sandbox: www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/ Follow David Verjano: www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/ Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  3. 09/19/2022

    Carlos Escanilla — psychologist by day, musician by night — on mental health, getting fit, seeing clients at gigs

    Carlos Escanilla is a psychologist by day and musician by night. In this episode of Step Into The Sandbox, he talks with David Verjano about his own creative expression, the balancing act of moving back and forth between roles that seem, to many, like they’re culturally at odds, and the impact that exercise has had on his own mental health. Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon: www.patreon.com/dademag Follow Step Into The Sandbox: www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/ www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/ Follow David Verjano: www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/ Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  4. Painter and Abuela Mami Coffee co-founder Kiki Valdés on art and entrepreneurship

    12/15/2021

    Painter and Abuela Mami Coffee co-founder Kiki Valdés on art and entrepreneurship

    Kiki Valdés is a painter and the co-founder of Abuela Mami, the Cuban American gift box subscription company that has become a premium coffee brand. In this episode of Step Into The Sandbox, Kiki joins David Verjano to discuss the intersection of art and business and some of the lessons that Kiki Has learned over the course of his career.Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon:www.patreon.com/dademagVisit Kiki Valdés and Abuela Mami:https://www.abuelamamicoffee.com/https://www.instagram.com/abuelamamicoffee/https://www.instagram.com/kikivaldes/For the full show notes, including links to things referenced in this conversation:https://www.dademag.com/Follow Step Into The Sandbox:www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/Follow David Verjano:www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  5. Gaby Arauz & Valentina Pardi of Freaks Design Co. on finding inspiration in vintage design

    04/14/2021

    Gaby Arauz & Valentina Pardi of Freaks Design Co. on finding inspiration in vintage design

    Gaby Arauz and Valentina Pardi, the creative design duo behind Freaks Design, co., join us as guests in this episode of Step Into The Sandbox. Their work ranges from creating brand identities to design projects for restaurants, hotels, technology companies, musicians and other clients. They’re also collectors of vintage pieces — like a 1970s pinball machine and a variety of packaging signage and other memorabilia — that serve as reflection of and inspiration for much of their work.Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon:www.patreon.com/dademagVisit Freaks Design Co.'s website:https://www.freaksdesignco.com/For the full show notes, including links to things referenced in this conversation:http://www.dademag.com/features/2021/4/14/step-into-the-sandbox-freaks-design-co-valentina-pardi-gaby-arauzFollow Step Into The Sandbox:www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/Follow David Verjano:www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  6. Marco Leyte-Vidal of Miami's Unseen Creatures Brewing on beer and creativity

    01/30/2021

    Marco Leyte-Vidal of Miami's Unseen Creatures Brewing on beer and creativity

    Marco Leyte-Vidal is the owner of Unseen Creatures, a Miami brewery that opened in early 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the food and beverage business. He joined David Verjano on this episode of Step Into The Sandbox to talk about beer, entrepreneurship, branding, and the creative inspiration he draws from music — especially Miles Davis — when he’s creating new products.Support Step Into The Sandbox and the rest of DADE's work on Patreon:www.patreon.com/dademagFor the full show notes, including links to things referenced in this conversation:http://www.dademag.com/features/2021/1/30/step-into-the-sandbox-marco-leyte-vidal-unseen-creatures-brewingFollow Step Into The Sandbox:www.instagram.com/stepintothesandbox/www.facebook.com/stepintothesandbox/www.twitter.com/TweetTheSandbox/Follow David Verjano:www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/Send any feedback to sandbox@dademag.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  7. 01/30/2021

    Marco Leyte-Vidal of Miami's Unseen Creatures Brewing on beer and creativity

    Marco Leyte-Vidal is the owner of Unseen Creatures, a Miami brewery that opened in early 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the food and beverage business. He joined David Verjano on this episode of Step Into The Sandbox to talk about beer, entrepreneurship, branding, and the creative inspiration he draws from music — especially Miles Davis — when he’s creating new products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  8. 12/18/2020

    John Falco on creativity, the purpose of life, the food & beverage industry after COVID

    John Falco is the owner and operator of three South Florida brewpubs — Lincoln’s Beard, Strange Beast, and Maxwell Bros. Clothing Company — and a client of David Verjano’s, who invited John on to this episode of Step Into The Sandbox to talk about the creative aspects of running his small businesses, his outlook on what the hospitality industry might look like after COVID-19, and how he went from a career in military intelligence to building a business from a home brewing hobby. John has also been a guest on Pan Con Podcast. Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/DADEmag Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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A podcast about the creative process.Hosted by David Verjano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    DADEMAG.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Step Into The Sandbox