For Yo Inspiration

We sit down with artists for a conversation about their experiences pursuing their dreams as professionals in the creative world.

FYI Ep 23 Davel 02/04/2020

FYI Ep 23 Davel Always a pleasure catching up with David Lavernia aka Davel. We dig into his work in the surf world, down in the keys, and making the jump to professional artist early on. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/16656749

FYI Ep 22 Trek 6 returns 12/03/2019

FYI Ep 22 Trek 6 returns We welcome back our first repeat guest to the show, who was also our first ever guest to come on. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/16656305

FYI ep 21 David Olivera 11/05/2019

FYI ep 21 David Olivera We have a chat with David Olivera, who creates hyper-realistic oil paintings of marine scenes and close up sections of water/the ocean /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15714188

FYI ep 20 Ruben Ubiera 10/01/2019

FYI ep 20 Ruben Ubiera Never a dull moment when we catch up with Ruben Ubiera. Was great to get some insight into the origin of his trademark Gorilla character and more about how he ended up painting walls all over the world. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15714122

FYI Ep 19 Ian Fichman 09/03/2019

FYI Ep 19 Ian Fichman Great digging into things with Ian Fichman, local sculptor/welder based at the Bakehouse Art Complex. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15713948

FYI Ep 18 Nate Dee 08/06/2019

FYI Ep 18 Nate Dee Great conversation with Haitian artist Nate Dee about how he integrates his heritage and upbringing in South Florida into his work. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15713843

FYI Ep 17 Cesar Santos 07/02/2019

FYI Ep 17 Cesar Santos Caught up with maestro Cesar Santos, who forged his way into an artistic void within the Miami art scene (and beyond) by focusing on return to traditional techniques and mediums while applying contemporary ideas. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15159773

FYI Ep 16 Amanda Valdes 06/04/2019

FYI Ep 16 Amanda Valdes Great learning about Amanda Valdes's journey to becoming a full-time professional artist from her start in the cosmetics/beauty industry. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15064919

FYI Seth Globe Painter + Martha Cooper 05/10/2019

FYI Seth Globe Painter + Martha Cooper Was thrilled to get the opportunity to sit down with Seth Globepainter and Martha Cooper ahead of their joint exhibition "Made in Haiti" on view at Castanier Gallery through June 11th. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15064697

FYI Ep 15 SURGE (Sergio Quiñonez) 05/07/2019

FYI Ep 15 SURGE (Sergio Quiñonez) New to the street art game, but a veteran when it comes to art direction and graphic design, we catch up with SURGE (@illsurge) on how he rocketed to the forefront of the South Florida art world. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/15048578

FYI Ep 14 LEBO (David Lebatard) 04/02/2019

FYI Ep 14 LEBO (David Lebatard) Was an absolute pleasure sitting down with David "Lebo" Lebatard this month on the show. Things got a little philosophical as we explored how he hustled his way into some early positions that gave him the tools and business understanding to get him to the next stage in his career. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14876390

FYI Ep 13 GG (Gabriel Gimenez) 03/05/2019

FYI Ep 13 GG (Gabriel Gimenez) Gabriel Gimenez, aka GG, has created his own visual universe to communicate with the world. He painted the first outdoor mural in the Design District and has an Emmy to his credit too. We look back at how he got his start in the art world, the responsibility he feels to educate and nurture the younger generations coming up after him, and how to think about your art career in a focused and effective way. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14435936

FYI Ep 12 Jeff Dekal 02/05/2019

FYI Ep 12 Jeff Dekal Jeff Dekal, known primarily for his comic book cover art (and in the craft beer community for his labels made for J Wakefield Brewing) stops by this month. We dive into what it takes to thrive in an industry with a lot of moving parts and short deadlines, how he stays motivated and inspired, and the influence of David Goggins in his daily lifestyle philosophy. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14435528

FYI Ep 11 Basel 2018: Findac, Kevin Ledo, Mr June 12/04/2018

FYI Ep 11 Basel 2018: Findac, Kevin Ledo, Mr June It was a pleasure getting to sit down in a more (or less) formal setting with visiting globe-trotting artists Findac, Mr. June, and Kevin Ledo. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14426192

FYI Ep 10 Ernesto Kunde 11/06/2018

FYI Ep 10 Ernesto Kunde Established German/Brazilian artist Ernesto Kunde, a long-time friend and talented local artist comes on the show. With impressive inroads into the interior design world, we explore how he first got into the art game and how constantly seeks to move forward with his career as an artist. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14425295

FYI Ep 09 Kerry McLaney 10/02/2018

FYI Ep 09 Kerry McLaney Few people have been directly involved in the growth of the Miami art scene for as long as Kerry McLaney has. From her own photography to her endeavors behind the scenes with Miami Independent Thinkers and her other ventures, we dig into how the local community has changed in the last 20 years. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14424938

FYI Ep 08 Aquarela Sabol 09/04/2018

FYI Ep 08 Aquarela Sabol We sit down with Aquarela Sabol and learn how she went from an art school student to making a splash in the street art world. From corporate design projects to her own work on canvas or walls, we dig into what inspires Aqua and her thoughts on the role of women in the art world. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14417498

FYI Ep 07 Golden (Cristhian Saravia) 08/07/2018

FYI Ep 07 Golden (Cristhian Saravia) Most people only know him as Golden305 or an extra-wide smile peeking out from behind a grill. We sit down with Cristhian Saravia (aka Golden) to learn how he got started in the art game, the unlikely path that got him there, and how he's grown so quickly into one of the most recognized and busy street artists in Wynwood. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14417168

FYI Ep 06 Junk Lainez 07/03/2018

FYI Ep 06 Junk Lainez Junk Lainez, prolific tattoo artist and graffiti writer visits us this month to talk about his roots in the early days of Miami graffiti and his transition into tattooing. He's also had some high profile clients that we talk about and how that aspect of his career developed. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14410952

FYI Ep 05 Hoxx (Douglas Hoekzema) 06/05/2018

FYI Ep 05 Hoxx (Douglas Hoekzema) Introduced to the world of graffiti by a friend in high school Douglas Hoekzema (aka Hoxx) ended up going to college for both art and architecture before shifting into the art world professionally. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14410181

FYI Ep 04 Atomik 05/01/2018

FYI Ep 04 Atomik Atomik, a staple in the Miami graffiti scene, having put up his iconic orange character and iconic tags on a regular basis throughout South Florida and across the globe for well over a decade. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14409497

FYI Ep 03 Remote (Jay Bellicchi) 04/03/2018

FYI Ep 03 Remote (Jay Bellicchi) We catch up with REMOTE (Jay Bellicchi) and talk about his start in the graffiti world up in Boston, and how he traveled the world before landing here in Miami. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14409125

FYI Ep 01 Trek 6 03/06/2018

FYI Ep 01 Trek 6 In our inaugural episode (recorded at Yo Space before moving to Jolt Radio studios) Trek 6 sits down and we dive into his unique perspective on life in Miami as a professional artist. From his roots in Puerto Rico and the impact his family had on his development as an artist, to the early days of Wynwood and how both graffiti and street art influence his work in different ways. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14344598

FYI Ep 02 Ivan Roque 03/06/2018

FYI Ep 02 Ivan Roque This was actually the first episode we recorded, but our guest Ivan Roque graciously accepted the fact that we had already promised Trek 6 the first show. Get a taste of his humility, drive, creativity, and good old fashioned Miami hustler spirit through this engaging conversation. /episode/index/show/foryoinspiration/id/14408690

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