Head, Heart & Hustle

"Networking" may feel like a dirty word to many creatives and artists, but it shouldn't.

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My thoughts on the "quantity versus quality" approach to social media, especially as it relates to making connections with other artists and creatives. 

In short, your network is not a bunch of baseb…

The New York Times op-ed regarding Uma Thurman and Harvey Weinstein is important for creatives and artists. Here's why...

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/03/opinion/sunday/this-is-why-uma-thurman-is…

If you're an artist or creative and saw The Last Jedi, your opinion of the movie says a lot about you. 

In this bonus episode, Allen shares his thoughts on The Last Jedi and weighs in on the love it/…

In this episode, I interview Eulanda & Omo Osagiede (@dipyourtoesin), London-based freelance writers and social influencers who run the travel blog Hey, Dip Your Toes In (also known as HDYTI).

I love…

In this episode, I interview Melody Peng (@Mpeng11), an actress in Los Angeles who has appeared on a variety of network and cable shows. 

After moving to LA for a corporate job several years ago, Mel…

In this episode, I interview Ryan Dillion (@oysterpig), a classically-trained chef, punk rock and hardcore musician who's been creative his whole life.

Growing up in Virginia, Ryan worked in restaura…

In this episode, I interview Ramon Deslauriers (ramon_d on Instagram), an artist who enjoys manipulating and taking photos for digital media. 

Ramon's ethereal approach to imagery is both trippy and …

In this episode, I interview Jon Goldberg, a writer and creative director in the advertising world who recently finished a series of personal essays and is working on his first novel.

Although he stu…

In this episode, I interview Ben Haley (yelahneb on Instagram), a stay-at-home dad with a lengthy list of creative experiences and projects. From producing Salon of Shame in Seattle, to taking photos…

In this episode, I interview James Mowdy (@JamesJetsOften), a brand consultant and creative analytic who helps opera singers build their own brands in the 21st century. James not only helps professio…

In this episode, I interview Dr. Andrea Letamendi (@ArkhamAsylumDoc), a licensed clinical psychologist who expresses her creativity through a merger of her professional knowledge with a love of comic…

In this episode, I interview Rachel Caldwell, an illustrator and graphic designer who regularly finds her artwork tattooed on people around the world (or at least on people's T-shirts).

As a child of…

In this episode, I interview Nicole Piccolomini, an American-raised opera singer living in Berlin. Nicole grew up in Long Island, NY with a supportive mother who not only encouraged her love of music…

In this episode, I interview Catherine Baab-Muguira (@Greedzilla1), a writer and journalist who's been published by Quartz, Fast Company, Playboy, Salon, New York Magazine, and others. Cat lives in N…

In this episode, I interview Chris Spurvey (@ChrisSpurvey), an entrepreneur who's authored books, runs his own podcast and coaches others on selling and developing personal brands. Based in Newfoundl…

In this episode, I interview Daniel Cousins, a New York City-based producer, performer, and 21st Century songwriter who defines his sound as supernatural electro rock.

Daniel's not only been writing …

In this episode, I interview Noah Scalin, an artist who first gained notoriety a little over a decade ago with his Webby Award-winning Skull-A-Day project (during which he produced a different piece …

Hey, folks. Spring is here, and that means more time outdoors and better weather. For me, it also means coaching Little League and planning a summer vacation. I'm also busy at work on the podcast; pl…

In this episode, I interview Kristen Kurtis (@KristenKurtis), morning show host and DJ at WXPN, a prominent independent radio station in Philadelphia.

Kristen grew up surrounded by music and creativi…