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Jesus Ramirez

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Candid conversations with the world’s best creative minds. Jesus Ramirez and his guests explore the experiences, insights, and stories of how creators make a living with their art and creativity. You will gain the confidence and tools to do the same by listening to these inspiring stories! New episodes are uploaded every two weeks!

08/10/2023

Unleashing the Photoshop Master Mindset w/ Anna McNaught

Today's Creator is Anna McNaught, a trailblazing full-time traveler, renowned photographer, visionary designer, and award-winning Photoshop artist. With her dynamic roles as both a creative powerhouse and a Senior Design Evangelist for Adobe, Anna has captured the hearts of many with her boundless passion and ingenious mindset. In this episode, Anna takes us through her incredible journey to becoming the inspiring figure she is today. Drawing from her travels and creative experiences, she reveals the key moments that shaped her artistic philosophy and shares her powerful mindset for achieving success. From capturing landscapes to embracing diverse cultures through her lens, Anna's experiences highlight the link between travel, imagination, and creativity. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/anna-mcnaught

1h 11m
06/22/2023

Unlocking Your Purpose-Driven Mind to Create Radical Change w/ Adrian Starks

Today’s creator is Adrian Starks, a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Personal Development Coach. With over 16 years of experience in human development and achievement, Adrian dedicates his life to helping people shape their purpose to become better human beings. In this episode, Adrian shares his insights on finding your purpose, the significance of helping others, and his passion for his podcast, “Your Purposeful Life.” Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/adrian-starks

57 min
06/08/2023

Meet The Artist Who First Hand-Drew The Iconic Apple Logo w/ Carlos Pérez David

Today’s creator is Carlos Perez David, a creative director, graphic illustrator, and artist known for his collaboration in creating the iconic Apple logo. Born in Mexico City, and raised in Stockton, California. Carlos is a first-generation college graduate who was part of the team that created the Apple logo. He’s credited with hand-drawing the first version of the apple with the missing piece that later became the final artwork. In this episode, you’ll learn about Carlos’s remarkable journey from being a farm worker to playing a pivotal role in creating one of the most recognizable logos of all time. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/carlos-perez-david

43 min
05/25/2023

The Power of Visual Storytelling: Movie Posters and Mobile Photography w/ Lisa Carney

Today's creator is Lisa Carney, a renowned movie poster finisher, retoucher, and Photoshop educator. Lisa's work has graced the posters of some of the most iconic movies and TV shows of the last 25 years, making her a true master of her craft. In this episode, Lisa shares her inspiring journey to becoming a world-class retoucher and lifts the veil on the unspoken truth of creating posters for the Hollywood industry. She also shares her passion for mobile photography and how anyone can use a phone to tell meaningful and captivating stories. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/lisa-carney

1h 17m
05/10/2023

How to Get Millions of Views on TikTok WITHOUT Paid Ads w/ Chris Claflin

Today’s creator is Chris Claflin, the master of organic social media growth, with over half a million followers on TikTok. Chris has become an expert in helping people grow their social media presence without paid ads. In today’s episode, Chris shares his insights on what it takes to create viral content. The best metrics to analyze and ignore, and how he helped a creator raise seven and a half million dollars in investments for his startup on a brand new TikTok account. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/chris-claflin

1h 18m
05/03/2023

How Miss Excel Made $100,000 in One Day Selling Courses on TikTok! w/ Kat Norton

Today's creator is Kat Norton, better known as Miss Excel. Kat is an online educator teaching Microsoft Excel. Her fun and engaging videos on TikTok have led her to reach almost 1 million followers, but even more impressive is her business sense. Kat has generated six figures in just one day by selling her Excel course on TikTok and other social media platforms. In today's episode, we'll dive deep into Kat's fascinating journey from her roots in the corporate world to her meteoric rise as Miss Excel and learn about her experiences in building a successful online training empire. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/kat-norton

58 min
04/15/2023

Embracing Change and Finding Your Passion w/ Aaron Nace from Phlearn

Today's Creator is Aaron Nace, founder of PHLEARN and a renowned Photoshop educator. In this episode, Aaron shares his creative journey, passion for teaching, and the decision to leave everything behind and start over in Mexico. Discover how Aaron stays inspired, the challenges of being a long-time content creator, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with valuable advice for anyone pursuing their passion. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/aaron-nace

44 min
04/04/2023

The Photoshop Wizard Who is Bringing Joy to Hundreds of Ill Children Worldwide w/ Karen Alsop

Today's Creator is Karen Alsop, Karen Alsop, an Australian photographer and digital artist who has gained worldwide recognition for her incredible work. Karen founded the "Christmas Wish" project, which creates magical scenes that fulfill the holiday wishes of hundreds of ill children worldwide. In this episode, Karen shares the inspiring story of how the Christmas Wish project started and how it has impacted her life and the lives of others. She also discusses her passion for storytelling through her art. And how she is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of digital art through Augmented Reality (AR). This episode offers a fascinating look into the world of a talented photographer and artist who is using her skills to create hope, joy, and wonder in the lives of others. Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/karen-alsop

51 min
03/15/2023

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession (No Degree? No Problem!) w/ Daniel "DTM" Flores

Are you tired of your day job and want to turn your passion into your profession but don't have a degree? Look no further! In today’s episode, we will explore the inspiring journey of Daniel "DTM" Flores, a multi-disciplinary artist with over 25 years of experience who turned his passion for art into a thriving career without any formal education. DTM's journey is a testament to the power of following one's passion, hustling, and continuously learning to turn one's dreams into reality. Don't let a lack of formal education hold you back from pursuing your dreams. Show Notes on: todayscreatorpod.com/daniel-dtm-flores

59 min
02/25/2023

Creative Pro's Secret To Staying Relevant For Over 30 Years w/ Colin Smith from PhotoshopCAFE

In his 30-year career, Colin Smith has authored over 20 books, worked with celebrity clients, and amassed a huge online following through his training company PhotoshopCAFE. The road to success wasn't easy, but his passion for creativity allowed him to persevere and stay on top of the ever-changing creative industry for over three decades. Join us for this inspiring conversation as Colin candidly shares his challenges as a creative entrepreneur, his secret to staying relevant, and the pitfalls of acquiring a larger company. Watch this episode on YouTube! Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/colin-smith

33 min
02/22/2023

From Life-Threatening Accident To Master Photographer & Retoucher w/ Renee Robyn

Renee Robyn is a Canadian-born photographer who persevered through a life-altering motorcycle accident to become a world-class photographer and retoucher. Get ready to be inspired as Renee shares her experiences on overcoming life-threatening injuries, rediscovering her passion for photography and capturing moments, and how she handles criticism and trolls. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the industry's leading lights! Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/renee-robyn

53 min
02/15/2023

The Truth About AI Getting "Creative" - w/ Mark Heaps

Let’s delve into the dynamic world of AI and creativity with Mark Heaps, the Senior vice president of brand and creative at Groq Inc. Mark is a seasoned professional creative who has worked for some of the world’s biggest companies, including Apple and Google. Now he is in the middle of this AI revolution through his work at Groq. In this episode, Mark will share his unique insider perspective on the future of AI in the creative industry. He will explain how all these technologies work and what jobs could be lost (or gained!) through these new technologies. Mark is the perfect person to explain how AI will affect today’s creators. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss! For more candid creative conversations with the world’s best creative minds, subscribe to Today’s Creator on Youtube, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen to podcasts! Show notes here: todayscreatorpod.com/mark-heaps

1h 24m

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Candid conversations with the world’s best creative minds. Jesus Ramirez and his guests explore the experiences, insights, and stories of how creators make a living with their art and creativity. You will gain the confidence and tools to do the same by listening to these inspiring stories! New episodes are uploaded every two weeks!

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