CREATIV SPORTS PODCAST

Will got his start creating content while he was injured in college. Those early days of creative freedom coupled with sharing his work on social led him to new roles across the country.Leaning into new perspectives and creating with the world around him, Will was entering his new role with Texas A&M Football when we recorded this episode.He shares his perspective on getting through college during the pandemic, focusing on small wins, and how building relationships with each team leads to better output.Follow him on social:IG - whitty.creativeX - WhittyCreativeLinkedIn

Jon Hoeg built his career in the event and entertainment industry, capturing some of the biggest names in music over the last 15 years. During the pandemic, he pivoted to a more family friendly role as the Director of Marketing Communications at OWC. Although his role is focused on helping teams get the right equipment from his time and experience in the field, he still finds ways to scratch his creative itch in the process. This conversation is more than cables, drives, and shared storage, it’s about the need for speed, and focusing on your story.Follow on social:@hoeg @poweredbyowcSite:www.OWC.COM

Are you ready for the moment?Nate Vaughn is the Sr. Producer of Original Content & Creative Lead, and focuses on the long-form storytelling for the Vikings. We talk about the preproduction and planning that goes into crafting stories, how they collaborate and work with different players, and what they do when the unexpected arises (hello Pandemic).You never know when big moments will happen, but you can prepare to make the most of them. Nate shares his tips on both being prepared and making the most of your edit!

Robbie has been a fixture in the sports motion space designing motion identities that are visually consistent across all platforms for nearly a decade. After starting outside of sports, Robbie found his niche, and works with clients across the NFL, MLB, NHL, NWSL, MLS, and college athletics. Kūj creates custom graphics alongside each client to build motion that fits — and moves the brand forward.Follow Robbie:IG + X - @kuj_coLI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiekujath/Site - www.kuj.coReel - https://vimeo.com/1085426114/4f57779472

With more than a decade of experience in the live television industry, Janeese brings a wealth of expertise spanning video board operations to fast-paced live productions.She has built her career in the control room, acting as the eyes of the producer. As an EVS/Dreamcatcher Replay Op, she's the one that gets you the must see TV, knowing when and why to showcase each camera angle.Live television isn't for the faint of heart. We chat about moments of highs and lows, the challenges of working late and shifting the sleep schedule, and taking care of your mind and body so you can perform at your best. Follow her on social:IG @J.Gotti.33 X @JGotti33LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeese-hoagland-689b33ab/

As the Cowboys Host & Producer, Nicole has built her career through relationships.Everyone's path is different. Just because you see others getting opportunities faster than you, doesn't mean that you're on the wrong path. Nicole shares her journey to her current role, getting opportunities to learn and develop, and the value of connections with mentors in the sports industry.Follow her:IG @therealnicolehutchisonX @nhutchisontvLI https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehutchisonsports

The Miami Heat are at the top of their game, producing high level work consistently. So, how do they do it? Yoana, the Heat's Art Director, shares her insights into creating captivating work from campaign overview to execution. It's teamwork and collaboration, focusing on the brief and finding inspiration outside of sports.Follow Yoana - IG: @yoanabarcielaLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoana-barciela-torna-15689733/Links to work - https://vimeo.com/yoanahttps://vimeo.com/manage/videos/786331437

With a love for Basketball and content, imagine packing up all your stuff to move to LA looking for a new scene without a job. That's how Jineen's journey began before she got the opportunity to capture content for the late great Kobe Bryant.As a freelance content producer, Jineen has been in the right place at the right time working hard to create work that she's proud of. No special requests, no clout chasing, or sliding into DM's for work. She lets it all come to her by focusing on doing a job that she's excited to do.

Life's unexpected turns can lead us to our true calling. Taylor is the Director of Video Production at the University of Virginia. When two ACL tears altered her athletic career path, she found inspiration in an unlikely place...a Documentary. That moment sparked a creative awakening that would ultimately shape her career, turning setbacks into success.

Ever dreamed of roaming the sidelines as a photographer working with a team?Choua has landed opportunities because she made connections and built relationships by being reliable and consistent.There's more to freelance photography than taking photos, especially when it comes to events. Choua shares her advice on getting reps, working to create value for sponsorship needs, and how she prepares to deliver for so many different lighting setups. And that obviously isn't taking into account any pre and post work done to create a successful shoot.

Welcome back to Season 4 of the CREATIV Sports Podcast!Picking up in the Fall, we talk about Halloween creativity, some current events, what's hip, and of course the changing landscape of how money is changing the sports creative landscape.

Mio Linzie loves to explore stories and express them through her illustrations. As a queer, autistic artist, she finds that a pen in her hand clears her mind of the noise, and lets her imagination run free.Follow on social:TW @flyerswitchIG @esmioraa