Akili Greer | On Mars Pod EP 3 | Theatre with Jordin Sparks & Running a Design Agency

Today On Mars, we explore the mind of Akili Greer, Founder and Designer of XXIST Design Co. We talk about growing up in South Phoenix, being in Valley Youth Theatre with Jordin Sparks in the 2000s, Artistic influences, starting and running a one man design agency and more.

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Moments On Mars

00:00 Intro

02:28 Early Influences

04:11 Valley Youth Theatre

05:49 “The Wiz” Play with Jordin Sparks

07:41 Realizing True Passions

09:25 Doubling Down on Everything

13:09 Making Art for the Love

17:43 Balance of Work & Freelance

20:46 Career Paths

23:53 Getting Into The Design Industry

28:27 Covid Changed the Direction

34:37 New Design Agency Model

39:04 Scaling A One Man Design Agency

43:03 Love of Playing Pool

48:49 Other Passions

49:48 Barriers to Entry

53:44 Outro