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The real job of a creative director, the English FA, and doing work worth doing

From Canada to Idaho to Atlanta to Detroit to Las Vegas and back to Atlanta, Kam has picked up some knowledge and is happy to discuss.

Funworks, an AdAge Small Agency of the Year, has upended conventions of how creative work is generated and presented. And its engaging, energetic CEO is more than happy to enthusiastically discuss it.

The longtime listener and first-time guest discusses Steph Curry, China, YouTube and TikTok, empathy, insight and behavior, and lessons learned at Apple.

Turning the proverbial tables, Brian (a copywriting student in his final quarter at The Creative Circus) asks Dan some questions.

A creative of and for today's ad culture, Diana shares thoughts on social as the new print, doing good, and learning new skills. Also: how a doctor's path led to art direction; art school vs. ad school; and some very real, real-world advice.

Visiting from New York, Fabio discusses Corel Draw, work visas, and Dubai. He also shares some very poignant advice.

Lessons learned from Maxx’s first professional  half-decade include the dynamic anatomy of a creative and some real-world struggles.

Erwin has brought world-class creative pedigree to the skater footwear brand after years at W+K NY, Deutsch, and 180LA.

Zach's second visit to the podcast is packed with great advice for all levels.

On his second visit to the podcast, Rich covers The Lion of St. Mark, winning, dealing with roadblocks, wit, design, and personal growth.

The author of Junior: Writing Your Way Ahead In Advertising discusses craft, load-bearing ideas, partnerships, and Jeff Goodby.

In his second visit to DGMS, Prentice covers focus groups, kids as inspiration, the value of core values, and challenger brands.

Kat, an ACD at Spotify and Vig, an ACD at Fig, discuss big agencies, student competitions and adapting to new cultures.

Dan and Erin discuss New York City, typos, post-school adjustments and (yay!) mental health.

Reflecting on a career journey. Marc talks about the benefits of low expectations, the origin of the internet, and fear.

Lennie is a facilitator, observer, designer and problem solver. Listen carefully to this one.

Wally and Dan talk about pica rulers, UX, mentors, tech nerdom, and cities.

Kate, an Adweek Top-100 Creative, talks about asking for a raise, bots, having fun, working well with clients, and agency models.

Visiting from Minneapolis, Laura shares perpsective on a career that has taken her from New York to the heart of the American midwest.