Notes on Doing

Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do, hosted by Jenna Matecki. notesondoingpodcast.com

*NOTES ON DOING 101* 04/28/2021

*NOTES ON DOING 101* Jenna Matecki pops in to give a quick guide to Notes on Doing for new listeners, and to say hi. Check out what Jenna's up to nowadays at jennamatecki.com or instagram jennamatecki Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/18893879

064: Mark Osborne on the invisible things 09/19/2017

064: Mark Osborne on the invisible things Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 064 where Jenna interviews Mark Osborne. Mark Osborne is an animation film director. He directed The Little Prince, Kung Fu Panda, Spongebob Squarepants, music videos for Coldplay and Weird Al, and the short films More and Greener. Lately he's working on a trilogy film adaption of the epic comic book series Bone. Listen to what Mark had to say about getting started in animation, the risks of being successful, creative control versus independence, the art of the pitch, the importance of a family-first approach, and all those essential things that are invisible to the eye. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5755063

063: Justus Meyer & Eric McCoy on making it happen, together. 07/26/2017

063: Justus Meyer & Eric McCoy on making it happen, together. Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 063 where Jenna interviews Eric McCoy and Justus Meyer, the filmmakers behind McCoy Meyer. They're a directing duo that's produced over 100 commercials, short films, and music videos. Listen to what they said about being professional problem solvers, gratitude, gut checks, and big laughs, what it's like to have death as a best friend, surprise and empathy, directing on set, finding your voice, having fun, and making it all happen – together. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5574143

062: Caitlin Pasko on self-respect 05/11/2017

062: Caitlin Pasko on self-respect Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 062 where Jenna interviews Caitlin Pasko. Caitlin is the music publicist running Drunken Piano, a company managing and representing over 35 bands. She is also a musician and just released the album Glass Period. Listen to what Caitlin had to say about leading with a feather, being both brave and shy, music as a career, and self-respect. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. Notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5346084

061: Danielle Jackson on being sure of what’s right for you 04/03/2017

061: Danielle Jackson on being sure of what’s right for you Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 061 where Jenna interviews Danielle Jackson. Danielle is a writer, focusing on culture and social dynamics. She founded the consultancy Culture Culture, and has a background across arts administration, community development, media, social justice, photography, and more, including co-founding the Bronx Documentary Center. Listen to what Danielle had to say about making, thinking, creating, and leading. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5233021

059: Meitha Al Mazrooei on how ideas don’t start from zero 02/23/2017

059: Meitha Al Mazrooei on how ideas don’t start from zero Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 059 where Jenna interviews Meitha Al Mazrooei, Founder and Editor of WATAD architecture and design magazine. Listen to what Meitha had to say about curiosity, printed matter, aesthetics, Dubai, and creative honesty. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5112251

058: DJ Sharlese Metcalf on the importance of listening 02/07/2017

058: DJ Sharlese Metcalf on the importance of listening Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 058, where Jenna interviews Sharlese Metcalf. Sharlese is a DJ at KEXP Seattle. She hosts and produces Audioasis, a Northwest music show. Sharlese is also KEXP's Music Community Events Coordinator. Listen to what Sharlese had to say about beloved songs and mixtapes, fanmail, the importance of music, hosting her show (while also dancing in the booth), and being a part of KEXP. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5063736

057: Jim Estill on doing the right thing 01/25/2017

057: Jim Estill on doing the right thing Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 057 where Jenna interviews Jim Estill. Jim is the CEO of Danby, a Guelph, Ontario-based manufacturer of electrical appliances. Jim recently took over a million dollars of his own money and organized a massive community-wide effort to sponsor and support over 58 Syrian families immigrating to Canada. Jim also is an immensely successful businessman who, throughout his career, has invested in, led, and scaled companies worth billions of dollars. Listen to what Jim had to say about inspiration, intuition, time management, cowboys, the psychology of failure, entrepreneurial angst, and doing the right thing. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/5024217

054: Ward Roberts on destiny vs. stubbornness 11/07/2016

054: Ward Roberts on destiny vs. stubbornness Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 054 where Jenna interviews Ward Roberts. Ward is an artist. He's also the photographer behind the celebrated Courts photo series - a gorgeous collection of photos of empty sports courts (think tennis courts, basketball courts, you name it). Listen to what Ward had to say about photographing people with character, finding your voice, believing in yourself, connecting with others, and making honest work. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4812152

053: Scott Beale on not having a ‘job’ 10/31/2016

053: Scott Beale on not having a ‘job’ Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 053 where Jenna interviews Scott Beale. Scott is the Founder of Laughing Squid, a blog that features art, culture and technology. Laughing Squid also functions as a cloud-based web hosting company. Listen to what Scott had to say about ironic t-shirts, multimedia gulch, Burning Man, Santa Claus on the Williamsburg bridge, and a 21-year-old cephalopod (or should I blog!?) named Laughing Squid. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4789857

052: Nick Rhodes on a fulfilling life 10/25/2016

052: Nick Rhodes on a fulfilling life Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 052 where Jenna interviews Nick Rhodes, the Founder and CEO of – *the* place to go to find out where the hottest events, concerts, and parties are happening across New York City... and to see great photos from last night. Listen to what Nick had to say about mustaches, miming, adventures in retail, faces, work/life balance, backpacks, and out of office emails. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4771625

051: Friday Jones on knowing your north star 10/17/2016

051: Friday Jones on knowing your north star Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 051 where Jenna interviews Friday Jones. Friday is a tattoo artist, painter, and according to me, a philosopher. She is one of the most credentialed and celebrated tattoo artists of today, having inked thousands of tattoos over the past 25 years – whether they're secret tattoos for famous actresses or the Tasmanian devil on your ankle. Listen to what Friday had to say about post office eagles, scab merchants, surfing with the guys, and the liberated mind. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4751069

049: Troy Ogilvie on bliss 10/04/2016

049: Troy Ogilvie on bliss Notes on Doing's Episode 049 where Jenna interviews Troy Ogilvie. Troy is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, and director. She's danced for and collaborated with so many amazing, incredibly talented people. To name a few things that she's up to – she's a Creative Director for The McKittrick Hotel’s Super Cinema parties, and is currently dancing solos by Margie Gillis and Itzik Galili. In the past she's performed with the LA Philharmonic and The Metropolitan Opera, and starred as Lady Macbeth in Punchdrunk's Sleep No More. Listen to what Troy had to say about a certain 9-year-old who wanted to dance at parties, discovering things instead of finding things, play, and curiosity. /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4717080

048: Tim Einenkel on when not to be shy 09/27/2016

048: Tim Einenkel on when not to be shy Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 048 where Jenna interviews Tim Einenkel. Tim has worked as a host, producer and engineer on the best shows in broadcast radio and podcasts for over a decade. Most notably, Tim's the host of The Library w/ Tim Einenkel, where he conducts in-depth interviews with hip-hop artists, scholars, authors, and entertainers. Listen to what Tim had to say about mixtape presents from his Grandma, what Chuck D told him to do, and the things that are worth not being shy about. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4698028

047: Sam Valenti IV on having control over your destiny 09/20/2016

047: Sam Valenti IV on having control over your destiny Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 047 where Jenna interviews Sam Valenti IV. Sam is the Founder and CEO of Ghostly International – home to the record labels Ghostly and Spectral Sound. Ghostly is the cultural nexus of some of the best music, design, technology, art, clothing, stuff, and good ideas made today. Listen to what Sam had to say about creating work with intention, building communities, operating out of your comfort zone, becoming yourself, and finding meaning. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4680163

046: Ann Yang & Phil Wong on personality 09/12/2016

046: Ann Yang & Phil Wong on personality Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 046 where Jenna interviews Ann Yang and Phil Wong, the founders of MISFIT. MISFIT is a juice company that repurposes food waste – lovably misfit fruits and vegetables – into delicious cold-pressed juices. Listen to what Ann and Phil had to say about their deep friendship and partnership, strawberries and cash, and thinking tender thoughts. Also, psssst. Mark your calendars. The next Notes on Doing meetup will be Thursday, October 13th, at 7pm in Brooklyn, New York at... are you ready for this? FREEHOLD. Come hang out with the people featured in NOD, other fans of the show, and yours truly. I couldn't be more excited to see you all. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4661215

045: Jill Eisenhard on the power of community 08/30/2016

045: Jill Eisenhard on the power of community Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 045 where Jenna interviews Jill Eisenhard. Jill is the Founder and Executive Director of the Red Hook Initiative. RHI is a community-based institution that works to empower youth in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Listen to what Jill had to say about instilling hope, leading through other leaders, strengthening a community, responding to Hurricane Sandy, and building the future of Red Hook – with Red Hook. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4628276

044: Brandon Sugiyama on learning as a form of mastery 08/23/2016

044: Brandon Sugiyama on learning as a form of mastery Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 044 where Jenna interviews Brandon Sugiyama. Brandon is very, very, very good at wushu, also known as Chinese kung fu. He knows, practices, competes in, and judges competitions for contemporary wushu – changquan, tajiquan, and bagua. Brandon also has a career as a creative director and motion graphics designer. Listen to what Brandon had to say about learning wushu basics in a basement gym, a monkey stealing a peach, Sifus, passion-filled burritos, and the subject of mastery. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4611550

043: Luca Roselli on recreating yourself 08/15/2016

043: Luca Roselli on recreating yourself Notes on Doing's NODcast episode 043 where Jenna interviews Luca Roselli. Luca is in the creative real estate business - providing great work spaces for artists, entrepreneurs, and creators around Brooklyn, New York. Listen to what Luca had to say about following your own directions, playing with fire, and creating inspiring spaces for inspiring people. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4594342

042: Juliana Han on the beauty of collaboration 08/08/2016

042: Juliana Han on the beauty of collaboration Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 042 where Jenna interviews Juliana Han. Juliana is an acclaimed collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and soloist. She's a doctoral fellow at The Juilliard School and the co-founder and co-director of the Piedmont Chamber Music Festival. Listen to what Juliana had to say about piano pedals, prestigious career detours, learning new things, and bringing more beauty into the world. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4576236

041: Sarah Lim on being real 08/01/2016

041: Sarah Lim on being real Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 041 where Jenna interviews Sarah Lim. Sarah is a Product Writer and Content Strategist who has worked on copy for Kickstarter, Oscar, Tumblr, and more. Listen to what Sarah had to say about lists, languages, haiku, and her moniker, Slim. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4558812

040: Jason Jaworski on ‘somethings’ 07/25/2016

040: Jason Jaworski on ‘somethings’ Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 040 where Jenna interviews Jason Jaworski. Jason is a photographer, writer, and artist, who has been living a nomadic existence since he was 17. His deeply personal photos, photobooks, exhibitions, and performances have been published, featured, shelved, and shown around the world - the International Center for Photography, MOCA Los Angeles, MoMA PS1, VICE Magazine, Juxtapoz, Bookdummypress, Mana Contemporary, and Opening Ceremony to name a few. Listen to what Jason had to say about meeting the ninja turtles, dropping out of school, living homeless underneath a bridge in Paris, sneaking into Fukushima, chatting with David Foster Wallace, making rain in the Sahara, enduring winter, finding 'something,' and thinking of you. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4541345

039: Sam Braverman on passion 07/18/2016

039: Sam Braverman on passion Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 039 where Jenna interviews Sam Braverman. Sam is a musician, principally a guitarist, who plays in the bands Logan X, NO ICE, The '94 Knicks, and sometimes Capsula. Listen to what Sam had to say about the School of Rock, writing songs about girls, and fighting the pterodactyls. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4524530

038: François-David Nehama on knowing what you want 07/11/2016

038: François-David Nehama on knowing what you want Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 038 where Jenna interviews François-David Nehama. François worked for 20 years as a sugar commodities trader. Listen to what François had to say about how he got into trading sugar on the high seas, handling intense moments with grace, and living life as though it's an interesting vacation. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4507667

037: Willie Avendano on the wisdom in prototyping 06/20/2016

037: Willie Avendano on the wisdom in prototyping Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 037 where Jenna interviews Willie Avendano. Willie is the Co-Founder of ø1, a Miami-based prototyping lab, school, and studio with new educational ideas and products around technology and gaming. ø1 is behind the Wynwood Maker Camp and the Vector physics and rocketry camp. Listen to what Willie had to say about making, developing, teaching, testing, guiding, failing, growing, dreaming, and being human. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4456810

036: Joan Snitzer on finding life in the challenge 06/13/2016

036: Joan Snitzer on finding life in the challenge Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 036 where Jenna interviews Joan Snitzer. Joan is an artist, and the Director of the Visual Arts program at Barnard College. Listen to what Joan had to say about being a feminist artist in New York City in the 70s, nurturing her students, and finding life and joy in challenges. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4439587

034: Dennis Crowley on loving the unknowns 05/23/2016

034: Dennis Crowley on loving the unknowns Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 034 where Jenna interviews Dennis Crowley. Dennis is the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Foursquare, and the Founder and Chairman of Kingston Stockade FC - a new semi-pro soccer team based in Kingston, New York. Listen to what Dennis had to say about how he got to where he is today, building things from scratch, and loving the unknowns. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4388167

033: Oli Chang on shedding expectations 05/16/2016

033: Oli Chang on shedding expectations Notes on Doing’s NODcast Episode 033 where Jenna interviews Oli Chang, the musician behind ANIMAL FEELINGS and 1/2 of the High Highs. Listen to what Oli had to say about shedding expectations, engaging in your process, and making blissful music. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4373534

032: Ian McNaught Davis on living life without limits 05/09/2016

032: Ian McNaught Davis on living life without limits Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 032 where Jenna interviews Ian McNaught Davis, a documentary photographer who is currently traveling around the world and taking photos. Listen to what Ian had to say about following photography, choosing to always be a beginner, and living life without limits. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4356392

031: Sarah-Margaret Gibson on learning from your interests 05/03/2016

031: Sarah-Margaret Gibson on learning from your interests Notes on Doing's NODcast Episode 031 where Jenna interviews Sarah-Margaret Gibson, a contemporary realist painter. Listen to what Sarah-Margaret had to say about her remarkable paintings, perspective, and style. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. notesondoing.com /episode/index/show/notesondoing/id/4339683

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