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Monday Meeting

Monday Meeting is a weekly virtual gathering where motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists come together to discuss industry trends, share their experiences, and learn from one another. This creative community provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and skill development. By participating in Monday Meeting, motion design professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest techniques, tools, and software while also expanding their professional networks and growing their

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00:50:31

Strategy First: How to Stop Guessing with Ashton...

Monday Meeting ·

2026/03/11

In this episode, host Lee Smalt welcomes Ashton Hauff, co-founder of Bismarck-based branding studio The Good Kids, for a conversation on brand strategy and its role in the creative process.This episode covers:Strategy as the foundation for creative work: Building a strategy phase into every project — before any visual work begins — gives both the creative team and the client a shared vocabulary and a clear framework for decision-making, reducing subjective disagreements and last-minute surprises.The

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Selling Confidently By Finding Your Why | Mar 2, 2026

Monday Meeting ·

2026/03/04

In this episode, host Lee Smalt leads an open conversation on branding and marketing strategy.This episode covers:Starting with strategy before branding: Before investing time in logos, fonts, or website platforms, freelancers benefit from answering foundational questions about who they serve, what problems they solve, and why they do what they do — a step many creatives skip when entering freelance work.Defining your "why": Revisiting your core purpose regularly helps clarify which

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01:02:20

Good Taste: A Skill, A Sensibility, Or A Social...

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2026/02/25

In this themed discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn leads a wide-ranging conversation about defining "good taste" in the creative industry.This episode covers:"Good taste" as a buzzword: The phrase has become overused and under-defined, leaving emerging artists frustrated with no clear benchmark to work toward — especially as it increasingly comes up in conversations about standing out from AI.Taste is subjective and cyclical: What's considered good taste today was often criticized or rejected in

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01:05:00

Are You Positioned To Win in 2026? | Feb 16, 2026

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2026/02/18

In this open discussion episode, the Monday Meeting team discuss pricing negotiations, client communication, testimonials, and building a focused freelance business.This episode covers:Pricing confidence and boundaries: Never undercut yourself—costs you money to take less money, with emphasis on qualifying leads upfront and establishing clear rate anchors that filter inappropriate clientsDiscovery call essentials: Always discuss budget during the first call to avoid sticker shock, using casual

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00:54:14

Do Clients Understand Your Value with Open Pixel...

Monday Meeting ·

2026/02/11

In this week's episode, host Jen Van Horn speaks with Will Colón and Kathryn Taccone of Open Pixel Studios about navigating the current industry landscape, content strategy for 2026, and staying grounded as creative business owners.This episode covers:Two years of nomadic living: Will and Kathryn spent two years traveling the U.S. after their lease ended, bookending the journey between two Camp MoGraph events, and using the remote nature of their work to make it possible.Economic uncertainty and

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01:01:06

Stop Tolerating, Start Thriving with Coach Dave...

Monday Meeting ·

2026/02/04

In this season 11 premiere episode, host Jen Van Horn speaks with Executive Coach Dave O'Connor about navigating uncertainty, overcoming creative blocks, and strategic business development for freelancers and motion designers.This episode covers:Post-2025 industry check-in: Community members share experiences ranging from career pivots and AI anxieties to steady growth, revealing widespread uncertainty about industry direction and personal positioningThe power of "just try it":

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01:00:33

Scaling Creative Side Hustles | Dec 22, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/12/24

In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about developing creative side projects, scaling passion projects into sustainable income streams, and navigating the challenges of marketing creative work. This episode covers: • Authenticity over perfection: Why unpolished, spontaneous content often performs better than highly-produced work—raw material feels more accessible and relatable to audiences • Marketing as the real challenge: Success depends less on quality and

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00:50:40

Open Discussion: AI, NFTS, and Content Creation | Dec...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/12/17

In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about AI's role in creative work, NFT technology's potential future, content creation strategies, and live streaming.This episode covers:AI as a tool, not replacement: Understanding that AI should augment creative work rather than replace human artists, with the real issue being employers who prioritize cost-cutting over collaboration and quality.NFT technology's untapped potential: How blockchain and NFTs could return

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00:42:34

Creativity Excercises: Thinking Outside of the Box |...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/12/10

Host Sam J leads an interactive session exploring creative exercises to unlock new thinking patterns.This episode covers:The 9-dot puzzle challenge: Classic "thinking outside the box" exercise demonstrating how we create invisible constraints—the solution requires extending lines beyond the perceived square boundary, revealing our mental limitationsExpanding creative boundaries: Progressive variations of the puzzle (folding paper, rolling into tubes, creative material manipulation) show

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00:56:48

Creative Vibes Only | Dec 1, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/12/03

In this open discussion episode, host Sam Judelson leads conversations about personal creative spaces, inspiration sources, and community resilience.This episode covers:Workspace personalization: How motion designers curate their environments with meaningful objects, from family artwork and memorial pieces to collections like vintage Nancy Drew books, field notes, and anime figurines that fuel creativityCommunity over negativity: Intentionally creating positive spaces by avoiding divisive online

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01:01:08

Strengthening Systems to Snag Clients with Hayley...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/11/26

In this episode, host Jen Van Horn welcomes Hayley Akins, founder of Motion Hatch, to discuss business systems, client relationship management, and social media strategies that help motion designers build sustainable freelance careers.This episode covers:The power of systems: How implementing basic business systems like CRMs and client outreach processes prevents the feast-or-famine cycle that plagues freelancers, with real examples of designers discovering lost opportunities worth thousandsClient

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00:50:47

Pro Tips for Pro Bono | Nov 17, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/11/19

In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads a candid conversation about navigating challenging client relationships on pro bono projects!This episode covers:Pro bono work requires boundaries too: Even volunteer projects need contracts, timelines, and scope definitions to prevent scope creep and maintain professional relationshipsThe contract as your bouncer: Setting up agreements after a project starts is still valuable - frame it as helping everyone get organized rather than

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00:51:55

How Jake Bartlett Found His Flow | Nov 10, 2025

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2025/11/12

In this episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss welcomes Jake Bartlett, and they discuss his journey from motion designer to educator, his latest course launch, and his embrace of AI tools for creative work.This episode covers:Animation Principles course launch: Jake's new course focusing on 8 core principles of motion design (condensed from the original 12 Disney principles), featuring projects like the Ease-N-Out Burger animation made with Blender and After Effects' Advanced 3D render

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00:50:28

Render, Roast, Repeat | Nov 3, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/11/05

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn chats with community members sharing Halloween stories, Adobe MAX updates, professional wins, and seasonal projects.This episode covers:Halloween and seasonal celebrations: Community costume sharing including K-pop Demon Hunters and sensory rope bunny looks, plus discussion of declining trick-or-treaters and the rise of trunk-or-treat events replacing traditional door-to-door visitsAdobe MAX announcements: Firefly boards emerging as collaborative

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00:51:01

The Real You vs The Rendered You | Oct 27, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/10/29

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn leads a conversation about self-identity, authenticity, and the pressures motion designers face to mask their true selves, with insights from Kendall Hotchkiss, Lee Smalt, Moe Murdock, Sam J, Landon X. Jenkins, and Cameron Butterfield.This episode covers:Mental health and self-identity: How disconnecting from your creative identity during layoffs or industry changes can be catastrophic for mental health, with discussion of practices to maintain

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00:55:17

You Deserve a Grant, Not Just Exposure | Oct 20, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/10/22

In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt shares insights from his experience as a Minnesota State Arts Board grant reviewer and leads conversations about funding creative projects, film festival submissions, and navigating AI's impact on independent artistic work.This episode covers:Art grant fundamentals: How state arts boards evaluate applications based on qualifications and narrative strength rather than artistic merit, with grants ranging from $2,000-$10,000 for individual artists and

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The Hidden Benefits of Daily Challenges | Oct 6, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/10/08

In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads a conversation about participating in and organizing art and design challenges, from daily prompts like Peachtober and Inktober to collaborative projects and personal growth experiments.This episode covers:Managing time constraints in daily challenges: Set 15-minute time limits, work in grayscale only, and batch multiple prompts on weekends to maintain consistency without burning outDesign Before Motion and Food in Motion: Both Mark

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00:57:13

The One Habit that changed Austin Saylor's Community...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/09/30

In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt and guest Austin Saylor (freelance motion designer and creator of Project 200K) explore practical strategies for networking, building community, and connecting authentically in the motion design industry.This episode covers:"Never not networking" philosophy: How networking becomes natural rather than forced when you view every interaction as an opportunity to genuinely connect, treating it like keeping your eyes open for people rather than

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00:56:37

Anchor Points of Belonging with Amy Sundin Unger |...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/09/24

In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Amy Sundin Unger, Executive Director of Gunner School, about building accessible motion design education and fostering community connections, with Camp MoGraph recaps from Jen, EJ, Kons, and Moe.This episode covers:Camp MoGraph highlights: Creative community activities including yearbook creation, projection mapping experiences, scavenger hunts, and the return of authentic networking magic at Silver Beach YMCAAccessible education model: Gunner School's

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00:56:25

BTS of Building a Community with Alicia Allen | Sept...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Alicia Allen (formerly Alicia Reece), co-founder of Nice Moves Minnesota and head of operations at Modular, for an in-depth look at building and sustaining creative communities.This episode covers:Nice Moves origins: Casual conversations between Mike Nelson, Mike Zugshwort, and Alicia at bars and barbecues converged into an official organization, launching in 2016 with just a logo and Facebook pageInfrastructure development: Transition from informal friend

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