Version 1

Waverly Colville

Version 1 is a show all about how your favorite creative people create! Go behind the scenes as they describe what their creative process is, how they overcame failures, their thoughts on imposter syndrome, and more.

  1. JAN 20

    “Be brave, be curious, be kind”: creative storytelling with creative director Dustin Black

    Dustin Black is the executive creative director of Preston Spire. Nationally recognized for his infectious art direction, Dustin crafts brand voices that cut through today's fractured media landscape. His career spans top-tier agencies including BBDO, Colle+McVoy, mono, and Carmichael Lynch, earning recognition from Clio, D&AD, Communication Arts, Cannes Lions, The One Show, Obie, Telly, and Effie Awards along the way. Dustin has brought his entrepreneurial spirit, (he wrote the internationally published, "The Book of SPAM" and helped start an ice cream company) to national brands like Perdue, Craftsman, Franks RedHot Sauce, Cub Cadet, 3M, MSNBC, Subaru, Jackson Hole Tourism, Purina, Hormel, Caribou Coffee, Blue Bunny Ice Cream and Tillamook Cheese. He also makes felt sculptures, one of which is on display at the Minneapolis Airport through October 2026.    In this episode, we discuss his journey to becoming a creative director, why curiosity is neutral, how he fosters a culture of curiosity, how putting himself in uncomfortable situations helps build confidence and creativity, why having a diverse team is crucial in advertising, thinking about your brand as someone at a party, creativity in constraints, why he calls his ideas “dumb,” how building felt sculptures helps him think, and more.   Follow Dustin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_dustin/  Check out Dustin’s website: https://www.dustinblack.com/  Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/  Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville

    1h 5m
  2. JAN 13

    Life as a poet and finding inspiration in everyday life with Poet James Morehead

    James Morehead is Poet Laureate Emeritus of Dublin, California, host of the Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast, and has published several poetry collections, including "The Plague Doctor." “Tethered” was transformed into an award-winning animated short film, “Twilight in the Sculpture Forest” won Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Poetry Film Festival,  and “gallery” was set to music for baritone and piano. He has been published in the Ignatian, Beyond Words, Citron Review, Ekphrastic Review, Loud Coffee Press, Havik, and others. James has performed in Patagonia's Poet Laureate Celebration, NPR’s Poetically Yours, and as Guest Poet at the 20th Annual Haiku Festival. In this episode, we discuss James’ journey into poetry, balancing a tech day job with being a poet, how he pushes himself to write even when he doesn’t feel like it, how his life experiences inspire his work, the personal experiences people bring to find meaning in his poems, how changing locations can help writers’ block, the different forms poetry can come in, what his role as Poet Laureate means, inspiring students to be multi-faceted as a tech professional and a poet, and more.    Follow James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viewlesswings/ Check out James’ poetry: https://viewlesswings.com/james-morehead/  Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/  Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville

    1h 4m
  3. 12/16/2025

    Aruba Series: Armando Goedgedrag on photography, painting, and living an artistic life on Aruba

    Armando Goedgedrag is a visual artist, photographer, painter, and multimedia specialist based in Aruba. He’s often inspired by nature, especially Aruba’s nature. One of his goals is to bring awareness of the beauty of nature that surrounds us. Armando was born in the Netherlands and grew up on Aruba. After graduating high school on the island, his artistic journey led him to pursue higher education in the Netherlands, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Multimedia Design and a Master's degree in Animation.   His vibrant murals and artworks adorn various public spaces across Aruba, including the Boardwalk Hotel, Natural Bridge, Aruba Marriott, Hilton and the Renaissance Marketplace in Oranjestad, as well as the southern city of San Nicolas.   Through his art, Goedgedrag aims to raise awareness about the environmental challenges facing Aruba and to inspire a deeper appreciation for its unique ecosystems. His commitment to nature is evident not only in his creations but also in his active involvement in local conservation efforts.   In this episode, we talk about how Aruba’s nature inspires him, his love for different artistic mediums such as photography, painting, and videography, growing up on Aruba, and the techniques he uses in his work.  Follow Armando on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artmando_multimedia/  Subscribe to Version 1's substack: version1podcast.substack.com/  Follow Version 1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/version1podcast/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/waverlycolville

    48 min
5
out of 5
6 Ratings

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Version 1 is a show all about how your favorite creative people create! Go behind the scenes as they describe what their creative process is, how they overcame failures, their thoughts on imposter syndrome, and more.