The Creative Milestone
Breaking into the creative industry is tough—but you don’t have to do it alone. The Creative Milestone is a podcast for new graphic designers, illustrators, and artists looking for real-world advice on building a successful career. Hosted by Matthew Tjokro, this show brings in the students, mentors, and industry professionals that do good by the creative community.
Each episode dives into pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the mindsets that turn aspirations into achievements. Whether you’re searching for your first job, refining your craft, or just looking for inspiration, The Creative Milestone is here to help you take that next step.
Let’s navigate the creative journey together—one milestone at a time.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2025
Keep on Creating and Where It'll Take You
In this episode of The Creative Milestone, we sit down with illustrator and designer Sabrina Noelle to talk about the experiences that shaped her creative voice—from studying abroad in Spain to launc…
The Creativity in Business with Corey Paige
In this episode of The Creative Milestone, we sit down with New York–based artist, muralist, and entrepreneur Corey Paige. Known for her expressive style and distinctively happy art, Corey shares how…
A Rewarding Portfolio & Solving New Creative Issues with Andrew Hochradel
Storytelling is at the heart of great design—and no one knows this better than Andrew Hochradel.
In this episode of The Creative Milestone, we sit down with Andrew Hochradel, a Creative for Hire and C…
Inspiration & Road Bocks with Tyler Pate
Inspiration isn’t always easy to find—but sometimes, all it takes is a conversation with the right creative mind to spark your motivation.
In this episode of The Creative Milestone, we sit down with T…
Creating a Case Study with Nick Longo
A case study is more important than you might think—it’s a chance to showcase your problem-solving process, creative thinking, and the impact of your designs. There’s a story here, you just have to f…
Manifest with Your Passion Projects w/ Cezar Arvelo
Your portfolio isn’t just a collection of work—it’s a reflection of who you are as a designer and where you’re headed. But what happens when you realize it’s not telling the right story?
In our first …