Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast
From Chapman University in Orange County California, Catalyst gives listeners a chance to learn about the Creative Industries through conversations with individuals from a wide array of backgrounds who are working in CI all over the globe. Hear how CI is influencing the public and private sector alike, and how local influences shape a region’s creative landscape.
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102- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Tahereh Sheerazie
06/28/2024
102- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Tahereh Sheerazie
“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University. “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art’s Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. In this final episode of the summer series host Abigail Stephens speaks with artist Tahereh Sheerazie. Tahereh Sheerazie is a fabric artist, landscape designer, and educator. She is also a founding member of The Running Stitch, a Los-Angeles based sewing and quilting collective for Muslim women of all backgrounds. Since 2001, The Running Stitch has dedicated itself to philanthropy. All of the quilts and other textiles the group created were sold at small fundrasiers to support families and communities in need throughout the world. They have raised money for families affected by Hurricane Katrina and Northn Pakistani villages ravaged by the Kasmir earthquake. In addition to helping others, the Running Stitch served as a means of healing through community-building.
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101- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Bovey Lee
06/28/2024
101- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Bovey Lee
“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University. “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art’s Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. In this episode host Abigail Stephens speaks with artist Bovey Lee. Bovey Lee is a cut paper artist based in Los Angeles, California, USA. Born in Hong Kong and practicing Chinese calligraphy since the age of ten, Lee studied painting and drawing in her formative years and completed her BA degree in Fine Arts at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 1993, Lee came to the United States as a painter and earned her first Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Subsequently, Lee earned a second MFA in computer graphics and interactive media at Pratt Institute in New York. She is now known primarily as a paper-cut artist, creating artworks and site-specific installations which focus on themes of migration its impact on our shared humanity and the environment.
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100- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present -Elizabeth Turk
06/28/2024
100- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present -Elizabeth Turk
“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University. “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art’s Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. In this episode host Abigail Stephens speaks with artist Elizabeth Turk. A native Californian, Elizabeth Turk is an artist, primarily known for marble sculpture. In 2010, she was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship and the Annalee & Barnett Newman Foundation award. Today, she splits time between Santa Ana, CA and NYC. Turk received her MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, Rinehart School of Sculpture in 1994, her BA from Scripps College, Claremont, CA in 1983. Turk’s work searches the boundaries of paradox: the contemporary in the traditional, the lightness in weight, the emptiness in mass, the fluidity of the solid, extended time in a moment. Reducing hundreds of pounds of stone to essential matrices of 5-25 lbs., her intricately carved sculptures defy gravity and make possible that which seems impossible. Inspired by the natural world, she references its myriad of elegant organic structures, yet her work is not complete until abandoned to larger environments, humbling the intensity of her creative focus. Her studio is located in Santa Ana, CA.
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099- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Daniel Canogar
06/28/2024
099- Catalyst Presents: The Artist is Present - Daniel Canogar
“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University. “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art’s Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. In this episode host Abigail Stephens speaks with artist Daniel Canogar. Born in Madrid to an American mother and Spanish father, Daniel Canogar’s life and career have bridged between Spain and the U.S. Photography was his earliest medium of choice, receiving a M.A. from NYU at the International Center of photography in 1990. He soon became interested in the possibilities of the projected image and installation art. He has created permanent public art installations with LED screens at museums, galleries, and public spaces throughout the world including a multi-billboard installation in Time Square. Through video, new media installations, photo-murals, and public art projects, Canogar explores themes related to electronic waste, visual excess, and the archeology of new media. His projects often involve the visualization or representation of data.
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Catalyst -Trailer for Summer Series-The Artist Is Present
06/28/2024
Catalyst -Trailer for Summer Series-The Artist Is Present
Coming summer 2024- Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast at Chapman University will host new episodes of the special series, The Artist is Present. This 4 part series which is being produced in conjunction with the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art at Chapman University, will feature interviews with some of the artists whose work can be seen as part of the Collection. This trailer gives a wrap up of Catalyst’s Season 11 and a preview of Season 12 as well as the official teaser for this summer’s episodes of The Artist is Present.
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098: Season 11 Finale- Evolving Artists
05/09/2024
098: Season 11 Finale- Evolving Artists
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our season finale begins with Jacky Kim’s interview with Jonathan Heyon. Heyon, a film student at California State University of Northridge, discusses with Jacky the inspiration behind his creative portfolio "August is Green." The pair also discuss how the landscape of the Creative and Cultural Industries is changing and how having additional skills in varying creative sectors can be an advantage when navigating ones career path. The two end the interview with words of encouragement for the audience to follow their creative dreams. We close out season eleven with an interview by Nicole Medina. Nicole interviews professional graphic designer, Jordan Leal who tells the story of how skateboard street art put him on the path towards becoming a graphic designer. They discuss the technicalities of creative freedom as a graphic designer and what measure of control creative teams tend to actually have over projects in the field. The pair wrap the interview with Leal giving a few lessons he has learned as a professional artist, and end with a glimpse into his future plans, noting that there are always several paths that one can go down.
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097: CCIs: Small town vs. Metropolis
05/02/2024
097: CCIs: Small town vs. Metropolis
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our second to last episode of Catalyst this season begins with an interview of the director of education and community engagement at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey, Donna Deville, by Jess Blackwell. Donna discusses what her job at a local, small town, nonprofit entails and the stress that comes along with a limited staff post-covid. She also provides insight into the differences between small town and big city museums and why fostering a safe, creative space for the community is so important. The pair discuss some of the challenges of the position, but also why cultural institutions, even when smaller, are so important to establishing creative and cultural exposure to the communities they serve. We close out the episode this week with Logan Dutra's interview with artist and graphic designer Angelique Francis. Angelique explains her thought process and gives listeners some insight into what has influenced her on her journey to where she is now, including her childhood, college, and post-grad eras. Angelique tells Logan about some of the highlights from her graphic design career, as well as expounding upon challenges she thinks are relevant for the listeners. They also go over what was behind Francis’ recent decision to move to New York City to further her career options. They close the discussion with a look at the impact that creative careers can have on an individual’s personal life and mental health, and some closing advice for those looking to enter the graphic design field or creative industries in general.
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096: Art as Culture and Business
04/25/2024
096: Art as Culture and Business
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week Rockie Rosenberg kicks off the episode with an interview of Nocona Burgess, a Native American indigenous artist and member of the Comanche Nation who now resides in Santa Fe. As the son of a former tribal chief and the great-great-grandson of one of the most revered Native American leaders, Chief Quanah Parker, his work presents strikingly modern depictions of Indigenous men and women from various tribal Nations of North America. Through the interview the pair discuss how Nocona has a great overview of the business side of art due to his extensive experience in navigating the art world at a young age. They also touch on Burgess’ podcast experience and the classes he teaches at the Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) which deal with the business side of art. In our second interview, Jared Serios sits down with Lyn Sazon to talk about Serios’ career as an artist who works in the mediums of digital and traditional art. Serios divulges how he started down the path of his artistic journey, including his early years and accomplishments, and talks about how the art he creates reflects his strong roots and cultural background. Sazon questions Serios about his creative process, and how he developed his unique style of artmaking. The two conclude the interview with a look at some of the artists that Serios admires, and what plans he has for the near future of his career.
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095: Generating Content: New vs Existing Creative Sectors
04/18/2024
095: Generating Content: New vs Existing Creative Sectors
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Samantha Combs begins our episode this week with her interview of Jorgie Kubursi a social media and content creator who has grown up all over the globe. Jorgie shares her insights on personal brand development and how she successfully markets her defining traits to distinguish her from other creators. Samantha discusses with Jorgie how, from a content evolution standpoint, she places emphasis and importance upon personal introspection and how it gave her insight into who she is and what her intentions are within the industry. Listen along to hear about defining moments in Jorgie’s career thus far, and discover what are the key defining factors of her content, as well as her goals and aspirations. In our second segment this week, we feature Sophia Movsisian’s interview of Cora Synnes about Cora’s time as a intern with Warner Brothers and HBO Max, doing social media/influencer marketing. The pair touch on how Cora started in the position, and the importance of mentors and mentoring in this industry. They also discuss how and why her time dedicated to this position has served her positively going forward. In addition Sophia and Cora talk about the types of films she would love to work on in the future, and how they perceive AI may affect the industry as both progress.
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094: Independent Artists in Creative Industries
04/11/2024
094: Independent Artists in Creative Industries
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. We begin this week with a look at the work of Maria McHugo, an up-and-coming stand-up comic from Washington DC, who has also worked with Los Angeles Comic Manager, Barry Katz of Barry Katz Entertainment. Maria speaks with Francesca Zorlas about her comedic character arc, from humble beginnings at the University of Virginia as a media studies major with plans to be a lawyer, to her choice to pursue her dreams of storytelling through entertainment. Listen as she unravels her comedic ventures and talks about the trials and tribulations of working in this male dominated industry. Maria also imparts some advice to prospective females looking to break the ice and enter the entertainment industry. To conclude Catalyst this week, we feature an interview by Clare Thompson who talks to professional musician Matthew Wilson. Wilson, who has a degree in Global Jazz Studies from UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, discusses with Clare what shape his budding musical career is taking, starting with his run as a bassist for several bands, including Flamango Bay and Serialist, the latter of which has garnered attention for its song “Sometimes” on such streaming platforms as Spotify. Thompson and Wilson discuss Matthew’s background in music, going all the way back to marching band. They move on to discuss what Wilson feels were important lessons to be garnered from being a music major, before talking about his current bands. Wilson explains his writing process, and how that changes and adapts depending on which band he is working with at the time.
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093: Creating New Approaches to Traditional TV Programing
04/04/2024
093: Creating New Approaches to Traditional TV Programing
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week’s Catalyst episode comes in like a gale force wind when Alia Hagi speaks with Hawaiian weatherman and television personality, Guy Hagi. Alia discusses with Guy how his career has spanned both traditional broadcasting and the digital landscape focusing on how Instagram and meme culture combined with Guy ability to convey his charming personality when broadcasting came together to make him a standout in his field. Guy touches on the importance of an authentic connection with the audience and they conclude by talking about how Guy's experiences highlight the changing landscape of media consumption, and the role authenticity plays in keeping viewers engaged nowadays. The second interview this week focuses on Amy Ambatielos who sat down to talk with Sofie Kassaras about her current career as the Director of Educational Partnerships for a startup called BrainTrust Tutors, but also about the lead up to this position when she worked for over ten years as a producer for various journalism and television studios, including HGTV, CNN, and Dr. Phil. They discuss Amy’s journey through grad school and follow her career trajectory from HGTV and Dr. Phil, to her 7-year run at CNN Money [Currently CNN Business]. They discuss some of the challenges that she faced in that time, and how she used skills from each experience and/or job to propel her to the next step. They also talk about how social media came to be a factor in the way companies like CNN looked at and presented content. They wrap up the interview with Amy’s transition to working in education, and how the skills in relationships and communication she acquired as a journalist aided her in her journey to where she is now.
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092: CCI Considers New Approaches to the Film Studio Model
03/28/2024
092: CCI Considers New Approaches to the Film Studio Model
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Catalyst begins this week with an interview of Skye Bleu and Savannah Rae the co-founders of Skye Film Studios in Glendale CA. The sisters sat down with Rose Steele to discuss the dynamics of running a film studio as well as the larger processes of funding projects, producing content, and building the business side of a company in the creative and cultural industries. Savannah and Skye provide insights into how they have been able to use art events as a method of fundraising for their film projects as well as delving deeper into what it's like building a catalog of intellectual property for their studio. They conclude the interview with a discussion of some upcoming projects for the studio at the time of recording. To round out this week’s episode, Jackie Rahimzadeh presents her interview with Kylie Billings, a Production Coordinator for A24, an American independent entertainment company that specializes in film and television production, as well as film distribution. In addition to learning about how Billings started in the film industry and made her way up to her current position, she also gives the audience a breakdown of all things A24 and touches on the significance of new and different voices being represented in film. The pair also discuss what Billings finds to be the most fulfilling aspect of her production coordinator job and whether the challenges of the job has diminished her love of movie making. They share their perspectives on why A24 has become such an adored player in film culture and look at what lies ahead for Kylie in the industry.
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091: CCI Takes Dance Lessons
03/14/2024
091: CCI Takes Dance Lessons
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Paige Brooks starts this week’s episode of Catalyst with an interview of veteran performer and choreographer Brittany Barney. The pair discuss the array of opportunities one can find within a singular creative industry, Barney’s process when it comes to choreography and how culture and history impact artistry. They also reflect on what success looks like in a performance-based industry, where professional rejection is part of the game and how at times it is necessary to adjust a career plan to accommodate reality. Still Barney is hopeful that the information she imparts in the interview will inspire creatives, and that the career-development timeline she shares will be a particularly useful tool. The second interview of the week stars Azuki Umeda and her career journey as a choreographer, dancer, and teacher as she talks with Elle Holland. Umeda is known for her unique and intricate movement style within her choreography which has gotten her global recognition. She shares insight into her inspirations and the process that goes into developing this movement vocabulary. Umeda explains how she got started in choreography and how at a young age she developed an ability to see music in new ways. The pair discuss how her Japanese cultural background shapes her creative voice and her approach as a teacher. Umeda also elaborates on her current work “How I Became Kinder and Kinder” and on her company Authenticity Dance Co, and they conclude with the topic of the future by sharing Umeda’s dance company's upcoming opportunities and performances.
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090: A New View of Arts and Crafts through the Lens of CCI
03/07/2024
090: A New View of Arts and Crafts through the Lens of CCI
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week we start Catalyst with an interview by Keri Wendt who speaks with Taylor Ross, co-founder of Bati Goods. Bati Goods, which was established in 2017, specializes in leather goods. Ross shares the fascinating story behind building a company in the heart of Paraguay, including the impetus behind the creation of Bati Goods, which sells hand-made leather-wrapped goods sourced directly from Paraguay. A portion of the profits from Bati Goods goes back to the students at The Macchi School in Tobati, a school that offers a top-notch college preparatory education, as a way to give back to the local community. Wendt and Ross discuss the culture differences between Paraguay and LA, and some of what goes into running an artisan business in a foreign country, giving the listener valuable insights and unique perspectives on this his small-business start-up and how it stands out from the rest. The second interview this week is conducted Ella Flanders, who sat down to talk with senior Fiber Arts major/experimental fashion design minor at the Maryland Institute College of Art, Maia Malakoff. They discuss how Malakoff explores the use of unconventional materials pushing the boundaries of conventional clothing collections, and touch on the difficulties of collaboration in an environment that praises individual creativity. Despite these challenges, Maia expresses how rewarding the experience of skill-sharing with her peers is and acquiring new techniques through collaborative efforts. The pair also cover how Malakoff draws inspiration from her background in dance which allows her to draw connection between movement and garments, seeking to convey how clothing can seamlessly interact with the human body. They conclude the interview by pondering Maia’s plans for the future and her career aspirations in the fashion industry.
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089: The Wild World of Sports in CCI
02/29/2024
089: The Wild World of Sports in CCI
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 11 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. The first interview of Catalyst’s eleventh season features Leah Hallal, speaking with Sarah Hallal, a designer with the consumer direct marketing, Creative Studio division at Nike. They open the interview by discussing the dynamic world of fashion marketing. Sarah then talks about her career journey starting with navigating internships, and then moving on to talk about the pivotal choices that led to her current job with the iconic company. Sarah also shares what a day in her role might look like, as well as offering some valuable advice to young creatives. The pair conclude the interview by exploring what the future may hold for Sarah. We wrap our inaugural episode of the season with an interview of Denver Broncos NFL RedZone host and digital media freelancer Kim Becker by Bella Leach. Leach delves into the dynamic world of sports journalism with Becker as they discuss how her decades long position as a professional ice skater for Disney on Ice helped her on her journey to the career of her dreams. In addition to discussing Becker’s favorite memories on the job and the evolving landscape of reporting, they also cover current trends in sports journalism with the rise of social media and Becker shares her perspectives on how platforms like Twitter and Instagram have transformed how stories are told and consumed. They close with an insightful conversation regarding Becker’s career as a woman in sports and sports journalism, and advice for young women looking to enter the industry.
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088: Season 10 Finale- Young Creatives Reflect on their Career Path
11/09/2023
088: Season 10 Finale- Young Creatives Reflect on their Career Path
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our final episode of Catalyst’s 10th season starts off with a bang as we look at the life and career of Gonzalo Cordova, with an interview by Hayley Nguyen. Cordova, a South Florida native of Ecuadorian descent, moved to the United States with his family when he was six years old and graduated with a BFA in film from Emerson College, and is currently a television writer for shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live and Adam Ruins Everything. Cordova dives in by talking about his creative process and personal projects and offers advice to aspiring students on how to stay on track and keep things interesting. Additionally, he reminds the audience to bring your own experiences and voice to a project, while concurrently studying the voice of the person you are writing for. For our final interview of the season, Mansi Patel interviews Madison Havican on her career in social media and modeling. The two discuss the challenges involved in navigating a career in the industry, what the process was like for her to get signed to an official agency for social media, and how having an agency in this business affects her process as far as recording, editing and posting. Havican elaborates on how she creates some of her content, and they wrap the interview with a look back at what were some of Havican’s milestones within her career thus far.
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087: Perspectives on Working in Film
11/02/2023
087: Perspectives on Working in Film
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our episode begins today with a look at the career and life of filmmaker Will Geiger. A producer, writer, and director for films such as Elvis and Anabelle and Ocean Tribe, Geiger graciously sits down to speak with Cate Soboleski. Will recalls how he got into filmmaking through creating shorts at Orange Coast Community College and how that experience helped him realize this was his passion. The interview covers some of Will’s early professional experiences, as well as what it is like to live and work abroad as a filmmaker, including pros and cons of working in film outside the United States. This leads to an interesting discussion on how film can play a role in shifting cultural values, and the repercussions of that. Next up for this episode is Ava Cison who interviewed Lily Wan, a NYC-based director, producer, and content strategist. Wan, who has an educational background in environmental science, talks about what it is like to make the transition into the film industry, and what she sees as the stigmas and challenges surrounding careers in the creative & cultural industries. The pair specifically dig into the topics of salary, opportunities, and even the conflict that may arise with family members if they disagree with a career path in CCI. Lily goes on to share tremendous insight on the importance of diversity and representation within the film industry, from the crew that forms the foundation of your project, to the representation you see on screen. They conclude the interview with words of advice on several pertinent topics such as: How to follow your creative passions? How do creatives carefully curate a team that shares the same values? And, how can we integrate a stronger sense of community within our work environment?
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085: Heading a Creative Department
10/19/2023
085: Heading a Creative Department
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Diving into our first interview this week, we have Montana Dobrovich-Fago talking with Patrick Smith, the head of visualization at MPC Visualization Studios, a major visual effects company in Los Angeles. Through the interview we learn about Patrick’s past studying computer animation at Savannah College of Arts and Design, to his current role at MPC where he has worked on projects such as Avengers: Infinity War, Nope, Prehistoric Planet, and Emmy award winning Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers. Patrick discusses what it is like to Head the visualization department including where he finds creative freedom in the position, and how he and his department navigated shifts in the industry due to COVID19. They conclude with some tips and tricks from Patrick for creatives hoping to navigate a similar career. Gianna Ormonde brings us to a close this week with her interview of Bloom Nutrition’s Head of Creative Marketing, Nareh Vartanian. Ormonde leads in with Vartanian’s education background by discussing her degree in Creative Advertising from Michigan University. The pair go on to discuss how Nareh started as a Graphic Designer for Bloom and what the journey then was to Head of Creative Marketing with this growing company. They also discuss what is entailed in being the head of a creative department, including some of the struggles and challenges she has encountered in the role. The pair end the interview with Vartanian reflecting on some personal experiences and offering insight and advice to those hoping to carve out a career in the Creative and Cultural Industries.
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084: Unique Opportunities in the Music Industry
10/12/2023
084: Unique Opportunities in the Music Industry
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Kaylee Scott begins the show this week with her interview of Lexi Zdanov, owner of Stray Booking and Promotional Agency. Scott leads an interesting conversation with Zdanov, which covers what led to the creation of Stray, and how Lexi has experience in crafting everything from intimate acoustic shows to large festival settings. They discuss her ability to craft unique themed shows that provide an immersive experience for the fans and the performers. The conversation also delves into what it is like to be a woman in this field, with Lexi offering some important messaging on what women entering the music industry should understand how to be successful and not get pushed aside. To conclude the show Ava Ganz interviews Jordan Lebowitz. Who has experience working as a tour facilitator. The two discuss the ins and outs of organizing tours and the challenges he has faced along the way. Ava also talks with Jordan about how he manages to maintain his creativity and flow while juggling his responsibilities as a student and employee. He shares his tips for staying excited and engaged despite the stress that can come with managing multiple responsibilities at a fairly young age. As a postscript to this interview, following graduation, Jordan has secured the position of Staff Tour Accountant at David Weise and Associates, where he no doubt employs the skills and creative concepts that he acquired from his previous industry positions.
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083: Juggling Creative Career Choices
10/05/2023
083: Juggling Creative Career Choices
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. We start the show this week with an interview conducted by Rohan Chhabra who sits down with the Head of Literary Management at Bold Soul Studios, Michael Masukawa. Rohan discusses with Michael his journey from his early college days interning at as many production companies as he could find to his current role at Bold Soul. They also discussed how he also founded his own creative consulting company, Masukawa Creative Management. Michael provides helpful insights for creatives, including that his path is not one that everyone follows, and that is a good thing. To conclude the show Libby Chun speaks with actress, dancer, and content creator Jenna Alvarez. Jenna who has appeared in such film and TV projects as Jim Carrey’s television show Kidding, Disney Channel’s Shook, and HBO’s Generation. The pair discuss how Jenna started as a dancer, but came to love acting, and how different roles can influence the relationship with creativity. They cover Jenna’s desire to be a part of new and upcoming narratives about the Asian American experience like Netflix’s BEEF. And finally, they wrap the interview by touching on what Jenna is currently working on and excited about within her many careers.
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082: The Future is Fandom
09/28/2023
082: The Future is Fandom
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week Catalyst features an interview with the founder of the Blueprint Stan Experience, Maya Kaspi. Kaspi, a veteran of the music industry, has created the Blueprint Stan Experience to be a fan events, fan services, and fan marketing company dedicated to amplifying the enjoyment of the fan experience. Interviewing Kaspi this week is Emily Paris. Emily discusses with Maya how she first started in the music industry as a digital marketer working at Crowd Surf for one of her favorite bands. The two also talk about how Maya’s early experiences combined with her desire for inclusivity, safety, reward, and excitement for music led her to create the Blueprint Stan Experience. The two touch on the subject of fandom in terms of driving the creative and cultural industries and how fans can be utilized as such for social change. To wrap up the interview Kaspi discusses how she is trying through the Blueprint Stan Experience to provide opportunities for fans to be actively involved, engaged, and appreciated in this industry while making music and concerts more accessible to fans of all walks of life.
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081: Forging Careers in Fashion
09/21/2023
081: Forging Careers in Fashion
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. We start the show this week with Melissa Wong who sat down with the founder, designer, and owner of Anna Learns Things, Anna Dong. The company, which is solely run by Dong, specializes in making handmade beaded jewelry, accessories, and textiles. Born out of a pandemic hobby that launched as an Instagram page, Anna has turned the company into her fashion-based career. Melissa discusses with Anna her original plans post college where she studied Neuroscience and Biochemistry, how those plans evolved and finally how she now navigates the fast-paced fashion industry as a small business owner. To wrap the show this week, listen along Maddie Mullany interviews Rachel Ellenbogen. A New York based designer and embroiderer, Ellenbogen is a 2022 graduate of Parsons BFA Fashion Design who works in clothing design, textile embroidery and art pieces. She has worked on embroidery teams with designers such as Alexander McQueen and Versace and was sponsored by Swarovski on her Parsons School of Design graduate collection “Terms & Conditions” who provided her with crystals to embellish her collection pieces. During their conversation, Mullany and Ellenbogen talk about Rachel’s creative process and inspiration when it comes to fashion and design, as well as the concept of “wearable art” and how CCI relates to this idea of a collaboration of mediums, like visual arts, haute couture, and slow fashion.
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080: Making Waves in the Radio World
09/14/2023
080: Making Waves in the Radio World
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week our first guest is experienced broadcast journalist from San Francisco, Jerry Kay who speaks with Angie Cox-Parra about his more than 30 year career in radio. Jerry explains how he has been able to align the creative practices of radio shows and podcasts with science by illuminating how editing and purpose are significant components of his creative process. They discuss how the main drive for his radio shows is curiosity, and how his need to continuously learn more had influenced the content that he has created over the course of his career. Angelica Cortez rounds out this week’s episode with an interview of Evelyn Erives, the midday host of a show on heritage radio station 99.1 KGGI in Southern California, as well as the current Public Service Director and host of the weekly Community Spotlight for the iHeartMedia Riverside cluster. She additionally hosts the weekend show on the iconic KOST 103.5 in Los Angeles. The pair discuss how Erives’ passion for radio is only matched by her enthusiasm for volunteering which has inspired many of her fans to join her efforts and has earned her countless awards including Woman of the Year, the National Media Award for Excellence in Radio Broadcasting, and the Latina of Influence award from Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine.
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079: Creating a Creative Career
09/07/2023
079: Creating a Creative Career
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 10 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Our first episode of season 10, begins with Will Singer interviewing trombonist/composer Rocky Fox, who is best known for his work as a bass trombonist. Based in LA, Rocky also works in music composition/arrangement. The pair first discuss Rocky’s recent audition to play in the Royal Swedish Orchestra. They then rewind to talk about Rocky’s past exploring how he started playing trombone in middle school and how he came to the conclusion that he would make a career out of music. The two wrap the interview with a retrospective analysis of Rocky’s work in the Creative Industries. Our second interview features Tony Torres a multifaceted individual who has over the course of his career achieved accomplishments in the worlds of graffiti art, music, and PRO-AM golf. Torres sits down to discuss his unique career trajectory with Danny Schliesser. Torres talks about his experience moving from street graffiti to refined gallery art, talking candidly about challenges that he has faced and illuminates for the audience how he credits his mentors as inspirations in his work. As the interview winds down, Tony shares his vision for the creative and cultural industries, and the pair concludes with a few words of wisdom for aspiring artists.
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078: Season 9 Finale-Catalyst Revisits its Roots
05/18/2023
078: Season 9 Finale-Catalyst Revisits its Roots
For the Season Nine Finale this week, we are taking a look back at the beginning of Catalyst. Chapman University Faculty, and Catalyst Co-host, Ryan Haley, and his Season’s Eight and Nine Co-host, Mike Gravagno speak with former Catalyst hosts Taryn Stoop and Shannon Halverson about how the podcast came into existence, what its purpose was, and how it has evolved through the CCI 304: Creative and Cultural Industries in Practice Course. The four also discuss how their backgrounds in the liberal arts, both through education and work, have influenced what they are doing today. Gravagno who graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Creative Writing Nonfiction and went on to earn his MFA in creative writing from Chapman University in 2018, talks about how his education and work in podcasting has lead him to his current position as Senior Content Marketing Specialist at Workiva. Stroop who is also an alum of Chapman, graduating with a BA in Sociology in 2010, relates how her background and extensive work experience in the creative and cultural industries contributed to her career, and her current position as the Recreation Coordinator for the City of Tumwater Parks and Recreation Department. Halverson, who is currently the Program Manager for the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University and Stroop touch on early recording days of Catalyst, when Gravagno helped to record and produce the episodes. They look at how that format transitioned under Haley’s course, and how the students now fully produce the interview sections of the show each season. The quartet wrap the interview with some musings on where they think the cultural and creative industries are headed in a post pandemic, AI filled future.
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077: CCI connects with Scholar from the Institute of History of the Spanish National Research Council in Spain
05/11/2023
077: CCI connects with Scholar from the Institute of History of the Spanish National Research Council in Spain
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 9 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week Pamela Coelho and Alissa Sakamoto interview Dr Javier Moscoso. Dr Javier Moscoso is Research Professor of History and Philosophy of Science at the Institute of History of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain. He has published extensively on the cultural history of life sciences, mainly in the 18th century. Moscoso has also paid special attention to what is now called “knowledge transfer” and public engagement. Most recently Moscoso’s research and writing have dealt with the history of the human Passions and Experiences, mainly ambition, jealousy, envy, and resentment. As a curator, he has organised shows such as: "Monsters and Imaginary Beings" at the National Library, in Madrid and "Pain. Passion. Compassion. Sensibility", a Welcome Trust Exhibition at the Science Museum, London. Just a few of his published works include Pain: A Cultural History, (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2012), Broken Promises. A Political History of the Passions, (In Spanish, 2017) and most recently , Arc of Feeling. A History of the Swing (Reaktion, 2023). In November of 2017, Dr Moscoso travelled to the United States for several speaking and research engagements including meeting with Center for Creative and Cultural Industries Director Dr Patrick Fuery. Dr Moscoso gave several lectures on Chapman’s campus discussing his research and work with Creative and Cultural Industries through the Institute of History Pamela and Alissa were able to sit down with Dr Moscoso during his visit for a compelling podcast interview where they discussed everything from his research, to CCIs as he deals with them abroad, to his hopes for the future in his own career and life. We hope you enjoy this interview and we at Chapman’s Center for Creative and Cultural Industries look forward to hopeful future collaborations with Dr Moscoso.
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076: Film, Festivals, and Females in Charge
05/04/2023
076: Film, Festivals, and Females in Charge
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 9 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. This week we start with an interview of Donna Smith, the CEO and Founder of 2w Entertainment Network, Persnickety Productions, and Co-Chair of Hollywood Express, Emma DeBoer. Smith, who began her career as Production Coordinator on Raging Bull, followed by positions as a Line Producer and Producer on films such as Jurassic Park, The Terminator, and Schindler’s List was also the first female President of Physical and Post Production at Universal Studios. She has also served as the Vice President of the Cannes Film Festival, was a former President of Women in Film, and currently serves as a Trustee for Women in Film. In addition, she is the president of the Bali Film Council and the United States Film Ambassador to China. Emma and Donna discuss how Smith works as a creative on projects ranging from independent to big studio productions and delve into the importance of the international market. Donna discusses what exactly her jobs have entailed and how her views on the CCI have changed. They wrap up with some insider information when Donna dishes on what she looks for when being approached with a new idea and what she thinks the future of film looks like. In our second segment of the week Alissa Sakamoto interviews Danielle Madeira, the CEO/Founder of Madeira and Partners, a full-service creative brand marketing agency specializing in experiential events. Danielle expounds on her experience at the highest levels of event marketing, production and talent buying. Known for her contributions to popular music festivals such as Outside Lands San Francisco and Life is Beautiful Las Vegas Danielle sits down to share with Alissa her insights on the industry, including the cultural importance of live events and experiences to communities that they reflect and serve. They also touch on such things as how the concept of sustainability within the culture of live events is evolving to reflect the change they want to see. For example, utilizing creative initiatives at events to decrease the percentage of the waste produced that goes to landfill vs compost and/or recycling. Before they conclude the talk, Danielle and Alissa discuss the impetus for launching Madeira and Partners and what Danielle hopes to see in the world of live events and festivals in the future.
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075: How Creativity Works in and with Marketing and PR
04/27/2023
075: How Creativity Works in and with Marketing and PR
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 9 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. To begin our episode this week Sami Frias conducts an interview with the Head of Marketing Communications at Taco Bell, Matt Prince. Prince and Frias discuss how Public Relations and Marketing work to create the culture of an organization and how it is essential for establishing a company’s public voice and image. They dive into what the job entails, and how Prince incorporates creativity into his daily responsibilities and tasks. They go over highlights and challenges that Prince has experienced throughout his career with the company, including contributing to commercials, and even a Taco Bell Wedding! Prince leaves our listeners with insight into the importance of adapting to new trends and ideas in the world of PR to keep up with relevant and exciting concepts within our society. Our second interview this week is brought to us by Nicki Koerwer. Koerwer connected with Sara Zaghi to talk about Sara’s role as Senior Director at Michele Marie PR including what a typical day looks like for her and how creativity is fostered in her work. They delve into what it means to be a full-service fashion and beauty PR agency specializing in press, celebrity/VIP as well as fashion PR securing third party credible content through offices in LA and NYC. The pair talk about what a Communications degree does for an individual in the PR field, and Sara mentions the ways in which she sees creativity in the office setting and in her coworkers outside of the work that she does for the company. They wrap the interview by discussing Sara’s plans for the future in terms of her career and further schooling.
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074: Moving Through Media
04/20/2023
074: Moving Through Media
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 9 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Tristan Foster begins our episode this week by interviewing Aaliyah Kashyap, a content creator who is from Mumbai, India. Having grown up in and around Bollywood, with a father who is a director, Aaliyah is no stranger to the power of using audience momentum. She has channeled that firsthand experience into creating her own YouTube channel which boasts over 130,000 subscribers and has curated an Instagram audience of 300,000 followers. She uses the platforms to discuss the reality of life in the spotlight and has also brought the topic of mental health and wellbeing into the conversation, a topic that can be seen as controversial in India. Tristan and Aaliyah discuss Aaliyah’s professional journey from vlogging to social media up to the launch of her jewelry company Athena Jewels. In this week’s second segment Aneesa Coomer sits down with Jennifer Johnson, a Senior Editor at Storied Media Group to discuss her background and how she broke into the entertainment industry. The two discuss Jennifer’s degree background, and Jennifer gives some insight as to how to make the most of internships by taking a proactive approach. Moving on to her time at Warner Brothers they cover what it is like to really work in such a fast paced and changing industry, especially through the rise of streaming platforms. They move on to what Jennifer thinks about the role of Senior Editor at Storied Media Group and wrap the interview with a discussion of what Jennifer’s passions and plans are as she looks toward the future.
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073: Creative Clothing Constructs
04/13/2023
073: Creative Clothing Constructs
Catalyst is a Creative Industries podcast, from Chapman University. Each episode features Chapman students who have completed a Podcasting course through the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at the university. Students who had no podcasting experience or technical ability in the genre before taking the course were able to contribute all the segments to Catalyst this season with the goal being that they will take this ‘hands-on’ experience and carry it over to the launching of their very own series. Each episode of Season 9 will feature one to two different interviews conducted by CCI students, exploring different aspects of the Creative and Cultural Industries. Ashley Retzer kicks off this episode with an interview of Kelsy Parkhouse, owner of the sustainable fashion brand Carleen. Carleen domestically sources and manufactures unique pieces with reworked denim and vintage, quilted textiles. Carleen has been known to work with brands such as Free People and Anthropologie and has been worn by celebrities such as Kendall Jenner and Lena Dunham. Retzer and Parkhouse cover everything from sourcing textiles to the current state of fashion sustainability and wrap up the interview with advice to the aspiring students hoping to work in creative industries and run a successful business. Our second interview features Julius Durets, a young entrepreneur who started his own clothing brand, Rosado, shortly after graduating from college. Durets sits down with Sophie Gunn to discuss how to balance a growing a brand while still working a corporate job, Durets’ creative process and how he has worked to create a feeling of originality and nostalgia at the same time with Rosado. The two also reflect on the concepts of work ethic and creative freedom and how that can influence and shape one’s work.
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