Best Adobe Community Experts Podcasts (2025)

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OpenAI Raises $40B Apple Boosts Vision Pro with AI 1:20:00

18d ago1:20:00

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to AI With Friends – your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring di…

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AI with Friends | S2E5: | Navigating AI’s Frontier! 1:45:52

26d ago1:45:52

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to AI With Friends – your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring di…

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AI With Friends | S2:E4 | AI Innovation Power Shift 1:23:29

1M ago1:23:29

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to AI With Friends – your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring di…

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272: From Selling Phones Out of a Van to Leading a 9-Figure Empire | Brett Beveridge of T-ROC 1:13:10

1M ago1:13:10

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Brett Beveridge is the President of The Revenue Optimization Companies. Brett is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience and success in the wireless and technology industries. He has hands-on success in start-ups, profit turnarounds, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and fundraising and is the driving force behind…

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AI With Friends - Season 2 | Humane’s Fall, Grok 3’s Rise & MSFT Quantum AI 1:44:52

2M ago1:44:52

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome to AI With Friends – your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence! Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts bring di…

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Season 2: Welcome Back! 1:23:04

2M ago1:23:04

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Send us a text Welcome to AI With Friends, your weekly launchpad into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Hosted by Marlon Avery, a pioneer in GenAI innovation, alongside Adrian Green, VP of Engineering at LiveNation, and Sekou Doumbouya, Senior Staff Cloud Systems Engineer at Pinterest, this show is your go-to source for all things AI. Our hosts…

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271: How to Breathe Life into a Business... Dr. Dan Cohen of Breathe Right Strips 55:39

2M ago55:39

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Dr. Dan Cohen is the former Chairman of CNS, Incorporated. Dr. Cohen was the driving force behind the meteoric rise of Breathe Right nasal strips, acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell the product for the medical equipment company he founded in 1982. In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline acquired CNS, including its Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberCho…

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270: Once Again, the Return of the Non-Food Franchise King: Jon Ostenson of Franbridge Consulting 59:52

4M ago59:52

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Jon Ostenson is the Founder of FranBridge Consulting. Jon is a top 1% Franchise Consultant in the US, and frequent contributor on franchising across a variety of outlets and publications. Jon is a multi-brand franchisee himself, and along with his business partners, he has great operators leading these ventures. As a result, he is able to commit ov…

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EP13: Generative AI's Trillion-Dollar Impact, Meta's Election Misinformation, Anthropic's Protocol 1:22:18

4M ago1:22:18

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Send us a text In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery and Adrian Green explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, offering insights into its latest developments and challenges. From the economic impact of generative AI to Meta's controversial claims about election misinformation, the duo navigates through a spectrum of …

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269: Blowing Minds with Carey Smith: The Big Ass Fans Story! 🫏... 1:12:04

5M ago1:12:04

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Carey Smith founded Big Ass Fans in 1999 and served as its Chief Big Ass until the company's sale in 2017. Under his guidance, Big Ass Fans grew an average of 30% a year, with offices across the globe. It made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies 11 consecutive years — a feat achieved by only 34 others — and expanded from industr…

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EP12: AI's Next Wave – OpenAI's Operator, Nvidia's Music Venture & Uber's Training Push 1:57:56

5M ago1:57:56

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Send us a text In this episode, hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green explore the latest in artificial intelligence, starting with OpenAI's ambitious plans for computer-using agents—set to redefine user interaction by 2025. They discuss the potential implications and competitive landscape, touching on privacy concerns and automation…

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EP11: Agentic AI Unleashed – Nvidia’s Nemo, Google’s Gemini, and AI’s Role in Hollywood 1:37:52

5M ago1:37:52

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Send us a text Join hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green in "AI with Friends," a dynamic podcast where tech meets everyday life. This episode kicks off with a lively discussion on the impact of AI on the job market, drawing insights from Sekou's experience at Afrotech. The hosts explore the evolving role of AI agents in enterprises…

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EP10: Generative AI Arms Race: Hackers vs. Defenders + Adobe's Big Bet on "Commercially Safe" AI 1:14:32

5M ago1:14:32

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Send us a text In this engaging episode, hosts Adrian and Marlon explore the dynamic world of AI, focusing on its impact on various industries. They discuss Adobe's latest AI video tools, highlighting their potential to revolutionize video editing and creation. The conversation shifts to OpenAI's new model, Orion, and the challenges it faces in mai…

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Mentoring in Motion with Emonee LaRussa 30:36

6M ago30:36

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Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her to share her expertise, resources, and connections. Plus, Teresa finds…

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EP9: Anthropic & Meta's Defense AI, Google’s Jarvis Leak, UMG’s Music AI, & AI Revives Folklore 1:40:35

6M ago1:40:35

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Send us a text In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green engage in a lively discussion on the intersection of AI and various industries. They explore Anthropic's partnership with Palantir and AWS to enhance U.S. defense capabilities, and Meta's move to offer its AI models to government agenci…

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EP8: Waymo’s Expansion, Meta’s NotebookLLama, OpenAI's Chip Plans & Tesla’s Autopilot Race 1:34:54

6M ago1:34:54

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Send us a text In this lively episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon Avery, Sekou Doumbouya, and Adrian Green dive into a range of tech topics, from the challenges of autonomous driving to the latest in AI advancements. The trio discusses the expansion of Waymo into new markets, the potential of Tesla's autonomous vehicles, and the intriguing f…

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Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX) 24:32

6M ago24:32

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Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style, and why he doesn’t seek out inspiration. What you’ll hear in this ep…

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EP7: AI Photoshop War, Claude.AI Controls PC, Apple’s AI Push, A16z GPU Move, & Humane's Price Cut 1:28:13

6M ago1:28:13

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Send us a text In this episode of "AI with Friends," hosts Marlon and Adrian dive into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its implications. They explore the integration of Pinecone databases and vector databases, discussing their significance in the AI-centric world. The conversation shifts to the impact of AI on creativity, with a focus o…

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268: Manufacturing Shutters & Company Culture | 🪟 Rick Skidmore of Timberlane Inc. 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

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Rick Skidmore is the Founder and CEO at Timberlane, Inc. Having been born an entrepreneur, it should have been clear early on that despite considerable success in the insurance and investment industry, Rick's future was outside the traditional career path. Rick founded his current company, Timberlane Inc., in 1995, based on a passion and a gaping n…

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EP6: Tesla's Cybercab, Wendy's AI Drive-Thru, Google's Nuclear Deal, Agentic AI with Rabbit & Swarm 1:47:23

6M ago1:47:23

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Send us a text In Episode 6 of AI With Friends, we explore the latest developments in technology and AI: Tesla's Cybercab and Robovan Unveiled: We break down Tesla's "We, Robot" event, where Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, a two-seater robotaxi version of the Cybertruck, and the Robovan, an autonomous bus for passengers and goods. We discuss the…

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Cracking the Code with Allan Peters 29:36

6M ago29:36

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Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own firm, how asking what he wants has led to some of his biggest jobs, an…

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EP5: Microsoft’s Nuclear Power Deal, Google’s NotebookLM, Port Automation Strike, and AI’s Legal Showdowns 1:49:56

7M ago1:49:56

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Send us a text In Episode 5 of AI With Friends, Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou dive into the most recent and intriguing developments in AI and energy: - Microsoft’s Bold Move into Nuclear Energy: We break down Microsoft’s groundbreaking partnership with Constellation Energy to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. Find out why tech giants are turn…

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EP4: OpenAI’s DevDay, AI-Powered Smart Glasses, OpenAI Record Fundraising and AI Workforce 1:08:25

7M ago1:08:25

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Send us a text In Episode 4 of AI With Friends, hosts Marlon, and Sekou discuss the latest breakthroughs and discussions in the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI's DevDay Announcements: We explore the exciting launch of OpenAI’s real-time API, discussing how it enables developers to build voice-to-voice AI applications and what this means fo…

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BONUS: Emma Orhun Live from Ottawa Design Club 21:12

7M ago21:12

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Emma Orhun is a creative multi-tool: a content creator, graphic designer and walking science experiment. She has gone from being a software developer and creative technologist at Shopify to full-time freelance designer working with local and international brands. You can find her work on the bottom of Nike SB shoes and all over the internet. Combin…

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EP3: Meta’s AR Glasses, OpenAI Voice Mode, Amazon AI Shopping Assistant, Spotify AI Playlists, Audible’s AI Narrators 1:37:18

7M ago1:37:18

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Send us a text In Episode 3 of AI With Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the week’s hottest AI trends! Join Marlon and Adrian as they break down Meta’s latest AR Glasses announcement and how it’s shaping the future of augmented reality. We’ll also dig into OpenAI’s groundbreaking Voice Mode—finally giving ChatGPT a voice of its own—and discuss t…

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Creating the ‘I Was There’ Moment: Inside CodeSignal Beyond 2024 38:57

7M ago38:57

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Brenna Lenoir and Katie Fairbank of CodeSignal join the Solution Seekers Podcast with Paige Buck to discuss the journey of producing CodeSignal Beyond 2024, the company's biggest event yet. Tasked with creating a monumental moment, Brenna and Katie focused on curating an experience that would be remembered—starting with a theater venue inspired by …

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EP2: OpenAI o1, Slack AI Agents, AI Automations, AI Second Brain, Intel + AWS, AI-Focused VC Fund's 1:17:30

7M ago1:17:30

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Send us a text In Episode 2 of AI with Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the hottest AI topics of the week! Join Marlon, Adrian, and Sekou as we break down OpenAI’s latest bombshell—the Omni1 and Omni1 Mini—and explore how this new model is pushing AI's reasoning to the next level. We’ll also be chatting about AI agents like Replit that are shak…

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The Evolution of Experiential Marketing 33:33

7M ago33:33

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In this episode… Arleen van Londen, founder of Diamond Street Live, brings over two decades of experience in the world of experiential event production, specializing in brand activations and creating immersive, memorable experiences for B2C audiences. On the Solution Seekers Podcast with Paige Buck, Arleen shares her journey from working in hospi…

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Creating Spaces with Magdiel Lopez 29:14

7M ago29:14

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Teresa Au chats with graphic designer Magdiel Lopez about all the spaces for creativity in his life, from his famous “A Poster A Day” project, to his personal artistic practice, to the buildings and offices that his firm transforms into art-filled, meaningful spaces. They also discuss how immigration shapes your thinking, mental health in the face …

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EP1: AI Phone Agents, OpenAI’s $150B Valuation, AI in Music, Big Tech Abusing AI, Amazon + Anthropic, CA AI Bill Controversy 1:11:39

8M ago1:11:39

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Send us a text Are AI agents ready to take over the world—or at least your phone calls? In this episode of AI with Friends, Marlon, Sekou, and Adrian dive deep into the latest trends in AI, from hyper-realistic AI phone agents poised to revolutionize communication, to AI-generated music that’s shaking up the music industry. They also discuss Amazon…

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

8M ago1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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BONUS: Welcoming Rejection with Liz Mosley and Chris Do 24:12

8M ago24:12

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For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares a conversation between design superstar and In the Making guest Chris Do and graphic designer Liz Mosley. Liz candidly reveals how Chris’ (very polite!) refusal to appear on her podcast inspired her to take on a personal challenge of gaining 100 professional rejections in six months. The surprising resu…

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Radical Generosity with Tina Roth Eisenberg 30:13

8M ago30:13

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Teresa Au talks to the legendary founder of Creative Mornings and design blogging pioneer Tina Roth Eisenberg, also known as swissmiss. They explore how Tina’s love of gathering and community both feeds her soul and has led to three thriving design businesses. Tina shares the next big idea from CreativeMornings, the importance of experiments, and w…

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Capturing the Future with Emily Keegin 27:56

9M ago27:56

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Teresa Au checks in with Instagram’s favorite photo director, Emily Keegin, about how photographers are doing these days. They look at how AI is just the latest technical breakthrough in the medium, what people can do that AI can’t, and the best way to think about trends. Plus, Emily shares tips for creators and solopreneurs to find and create grea…

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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

9M ago1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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Learn by Teaching with PiXimperfect’s Unmesh Dinda 24:37

9M ago24:37

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Teresa Au talks with PiXimperfect’s Unmesh Dinda, who teaches Photoshop to over 6 millions followers via fun and accessible videos. They discuss Unmesh’s passion for teaching, his philosophy of progress over perfection, and the challenges of running a creative business. Plus, Teresa asks the hard questions to find out if Unmesh himself was created …

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BONUS Creative Connection Live with Jack Watson and Dewey Saunders 19:23

10M ago19:23

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For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares chats hosted by her Adobe colleagues Kladi Vergine and Elise Swopes. First we hear from Jack Watson, a brand designer, solopreneur, and social media star–all at just 21 years old. Jack shares how he discovered design tools, his foray into concert promotion, and how an international retailer found his wo…

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Say Yes to Yes with Shantell Martin 28:10

10M ago28:10

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Teresa Au chats with artist Shantell Martin about how not fitting in–growing up in London, going to art school, and living in Japan–forced her to really know herself and launched her creative career. Shantell’s trademark continuous line art represents her quest to understand what makes us each unique, and to find ways for us to connect to one anoth…

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

10M ago1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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Defying Conventions: Mallory Schlossberg on Immersive Event Design and Creative Innovation 40:56

11M ago40:56

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Mallory Schlossberg's multi-faceted career spans brand management, theater, and editorial work, positioning her uniquely at the intersection of creativity and experience. Recently, the award-winning creative joined Paige Buck on the "Solution Seekers Podcast" to discuss her journey, the evolution of marketing, and the magic of mixing music, theater…

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BONUS: Live from Adobe MAX London with Margot Bowman and Rachel Sale 21:03

11M ago21:03

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For this bonus episode, host Teresa Au shares talks from Adobe MAX London, Adobe’s flagship event in Europe for learning and inspiration. First we hear from Rachel Sale, a UK-based illustrator who is currently an Adobe Creative Resident at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. Rachel shares what it’s like to actually work in a museum, have access to…

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Adobe Unveiled: Innovating Product Adoption and Retention Through Events 47:05

11M ago47:05

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In the latest episode of “Solution Seekers,” host Paige Buck sits down with Shea Cibulsky, Senior Marketing Manager of Global Adoption and Retention Events at Adobe. The conversation dives into the intricacies of running successful customer learning event programs, focusing on “Experience Makers: The Skill Exchange.” This program emerged as a respo…

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The Thrill of Half-Baked Ideas with Kelli Anderson 27:42

11M ago27:42

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Tell us a little bit about yourself so we know who we're serving and what you're looking for from In the Making: adobe.ly/itmsurvey Teresa Au chats with artist and designer Kelli Anderson on all the things transformation, from Kelli’s paper engineering work that turns paper into a record or a camera to the shifting revenue streams she’s embraced ov…

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Be Kind to Your Mind with Psychotherapist Sarah Ahmed 26:31

12M ago26:31

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We want to hear from YOU, our listeners, so we put together a brief survey. We'd appreciate your thoughts: https://adobe.ly/itmsurvey To thank you for your feedback, we’re giving away two 12-month memberships to Creative Cloud (valued at $659.88 each). Enter for your chance to win one of the two Creative Cloud licenses by completing the survey form…

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Ep.184 3 Guys Walk Into A Podcast - Confessions of the podcasters! 2:08:26

12M ago2:08:26

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Join us for a candid and insightful discussion as three seasoned photography podcasters— Dave Clayton (He Shoots, He Draws), Kersten Luts (Camera Shake podcast) and Steve Brazill (Behind the Shot) — we share our experiences, challenges, and triumphs in creating and maintaining our own design and photography podcasts. In this episode, we delve into …

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

12M ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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Unlocking Creative Visions: How Pierce Larick and New Revolution Media Elevate Global Brands 40:24

12M ago40:24

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In the latest episode of the “Solution Seekers Podcast" hosted by Paige Buck, Pierce Larick, the visionary founder and CEO of New Revolution Media, shares deep insights into his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the balance between creative innovation and the nuances of business leadership. Pierce shares his transition from a solo photographer …

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Empathy at Work with Michael Ventura 23:19

12M ago23:19

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Teresa Au chats with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Michael Ventura about what empathy really is and how it can help your design work and your business. Michael describes applied empathy–the idea that empathy isn’t just putting yourself in someone else’s shoes–it’s about better understanding what it’s like to be someone else in their own shoes. …

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Making Magic Happen with Vanessa Rivera 22:30

1y ago22:30

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In the Making kicks off season two with Teresa Au interviewing Vanessa Rivera of The Life of AIVAX about her whimsical Photoshop art and how she balances a time-consuming creative career with a family as a working mom. Vanessa talks about creative tools that save her time in her work, how she and her family left their home to travel in Europe for a…

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In the Making Returns April 17! 2:39

1y ago2:39

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Season 2 is almost here! In the Making explores the challenges and rewards of working in the creator economy. Subscribe now to join host Teresa Au as she talks to creatives, soloprenuers, and experts to find out how they thrive at work–and how you can, too! Teresa Au (@tautastic) is an executive for community engagement at Adobe, where she focuses …

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