Monday Meeting

In this episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss interviews motion designer and illustrator Reece Parker on intuitive creativity, building a personal brand, and thriving as a human artist in the AI era after a decade of solo freelancing.This episode covers:The eras of a freelance career: Reece breaks down ten years of solo work into distinct growth phases—learning the tools, shaping market perception, figuring out business, and the current era of resilience and "art over commerce." Each era required a different mindset shift.Working intuitively as a creative identity: Practical tips for recognizing intuitive moments and protecting time for them.Showing up authentically on social media: Why offering vulnerability outward is what brings community back in.Positioning a portfolio site to speak past peers: Why he invested a year and serious money into a developer-built site with capability decks and process decks designed to win direct clients—and how it changed his business overnight.Mantras for dry spells: "It's not personal, it's business." Manifesting positive energy instead of waking up scared. Why packing your schedule to feel valuable eventually catches up with you.Freelance platforms vs. networking: When platforms actually work versus the slow-game alternative of networking.The human option in the AI era: Why being clearly the craft-forward, human choice is now an easier and more meaningful position to occupy, and why the clients chasing the cheapest AI option were never the ones you wanted anyway.Upcoming Events:Game Night: Wednesday, April 29thNext Monday (May 4th): Open discussion hosted by Jen Van HornLooking for community members interested in hosting!Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reece’s InstagramReece’s Website

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads an open discussion exploring the nuances of identity and branding in motion design.This episode includes:Insights on when to refresh your brand identity, explaining that small tweaks like copywriting adjustments or logo refreshes can be made without a complete rebrand when targeting a new audienceThe importance of aligning your brand with your core values and using experimentation to find what works for your audienceDiscussion about creating a comprehensive branding style guide with colors, fonts, and voice tone for professional client communicationThe concept of "Story Brand" as a resource for developing brand identity beyond just visuals Exploration of brand archetypes and how they can be used to position yourself in the marketplace The difference between personal branding and client branding, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling in bothAdvice on navigating multiple specialties and interests as a creative without diluting your personal brandTips for freelancers on approaching client communications authentically while speaking their language.Next week's guest is still being confirmed. The Monday Meeting newsletter will be published later this month with opportunities for listener spotlights and community participation. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠The Brief CollectiveStorybrandDash Bash 2023 Macaela VanderMost PresentationCreator Science episode (Chase Jarvis) Creator Science episode (Successor Question)BlinkMyBrainDash Bash 2023 Ariel Costa PresentationKon’s WebsiteF9 Collective (Wednesday 9:30am MT) Talk with Ryan SummersSNL Skit about US Metrics

How can the motion design community support each member's growth? In this February 3rd episode of Monday Meeting, hosts Kendall Hotchkiss and EJ Brieva lead an engaging open discussion exploring professional development, and creative identity in the motion design industry. This episode includes: Tips for finding the right balance between freelance and studio work The importance of clear branding and website presentation Best practices for collaborating with other artists on larger projects Practical advice for managing client relationships and setting expectations The value of maintaining creative hobbies outside of client work Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our creative community! SHOW NOTES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Monday Meeting LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠RedCross AIGA’s Contract California Contract Lawyer, Kiffanie Stahle Landon X. Jenkins’ Portfolio

How can live streaming help build community in motion design? In this January 6th episode of Monday Meeting, focused on "New Year New Me," host Kendall Hotchkiss welcomed Ryan Selvy, freelance motion artist and live streamer, to explore how streaming platforms can foster genuine connections in our industry. This episode includes: Ryan's journey from agency life to becoming an Adobe Live contractor and independent streamer Practical tips for getting started with streaming tools like OBS and Stream Yard The importance of authentic content creation over chasing algorithmic trends Building sustainable audience engagement through consistent, meaningful content Balancing different content formats while staying true to your creative vision Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community! Please join us next week Jan 13th where we'll be talking with Kyle Krueger from Yond Studio! SHOW NOTES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Instagram Ryan Selvy The File New Show "Beauty is Embarrassing" Documentary DEX CLAY Bigin OBS Stream Labs Stream Yard The Tin Can Podcast

What role does mindfulness play in creative growth? In this November 25th episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn talks with Austin Saylor about reframing creative struggles, building intentional habits, and finding joy in the artistic process. This episode includes: How intentional consumption of art and media can spark creative renewal Strategies for recognizing and breaking negative thought patterns The importance of community support in overcoming creative blocks Finding balance between commercial success and artistic fulfillment Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community! Join us next month when EJ and Kons co-host episodes about creating motion projects for experiences in the real world, starting with a chat with Brian and Laura from Thrownlight Studio. SHOW NOTES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Holiday Deals Sheet Jonny Elwyn's Black Friday Deals Post Austin Saylor Full Harbor Newsletter DIY 8 Page Zine Magsafe iPad Stand "Wanting" by Luke Burgis

Hey everyone! Mark and Liam here. This is just a quick update on what's going on with Monday Meeting, will we be doing any more and when, and hopefully answer the questions you've all been wondering.

This week we discuss a growing trend we're seeing on social media: burning out. Not just burning out, but feeling betrayed by clients and all that comes with that. The growing length of holds, communication issues (which we talked about two episodes back as well), being satisfied with a career in motion design, and the general mental health of the industry. If you'd like to learn more or join in on our calls, check out MondayMeeting.org!

This week's meeting kicks off with Liam posing a topic to the group about communication.  Liam has been on a project that has really lacked communication and he has seen the project and process suffer because of it. Hear thoughts on this topics from other motion designers on the call. This is a fascinating discussion that proves how essential good communication is for our type of work. If you'd like to learn more, hear previous calls, or join our Discord, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week is our season 4 finale! We're going to be taking a few weeks off and do a catch-up in July, and back to our normal schedule in September. This week we reflect a bit on this past season, but get pretty heavy into motion design rates. Rendering fees? Day rates? Project rates? Raise your rates!!!! A bit of everything. Thank you to everyone who has supported us long and continues so. We'll be continuously active on our Discord and offering calls there while we're on break. Head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org to learn more or join in!

This week, Mark leads the call. It starts as an open discussion that turns into a great topic: who is responsible if a project goes south? If your client or the studio you're working with drops the ball, why does it fall on the artist? Why are we asked to work late, weekends, holidays, etc? Shouldn't that be on the client to hire more people or to take responsibility for not managing the project appropriately?  To learn more or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week, we discuss how we're staying healthy. Whether that means, maintaining, gaining or losing weight, making sure to stand and stretch, get some vitamin D outside, or dealing with the mental burden of the last year. To learn more or join in, head to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have guest, Marc Lawrence on to talk about how he utilizes Linkedin to find jobs and how motion designers can take advantage of it. If you'd like to learn more or join in the calls, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

This week, Liam hosts the call, and we start off as an open discussion talking about who is using Linkedin to get work, some wins that participants have had, and then how does a motion designer earn $200K/year without killing themselves in the process.? If you'd like to learn more or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org, join our Discord server, or check out the subreddit.