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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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The Last Open Discussion of the Summer | Sep 14, 2026

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2026/09/16

Our last open discussion episode of the summer wanders from focus rituals and sleep tech into cult psychology, library inspiration hauls, and an honest look at running a volunteer-powered creative community. This episode covers:What motion designers listen to while working: Silence, podcasts, ambient soundscapes — and one unexpected kaiju-based approach.Sleep tech for creatives who can't shut off: Sleep buds, earplugs, and the tricky problem of waking up once you've blocked out the

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01:06:18

From Client Work to Original Films with Snaggletooth...

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2026/09/02

In this guest episode, Nick and Sam Snyder of Snaggletooth Creative join Monday Meeting to talk about launching a public-facing motion design studio, making the award-winning folk horror short Nurture, navigating the film festival circuit, and how live-action filmmaking sharpens the storytelling skills motion designers bring to client work.This episode covers:How to finish a personal project when client work keeps winning: The scheduling mindset that finally got a years-long film idea out the

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01:00:35

Getting Curious About Specialized AI Workflows | Aug...

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2026/08/12

In this open discussion episode, the Monday Meeting community digs into Adobe's new After Effects AI Assistant, agentic workflows and MCPs, the booming market for interactive graphics in Rive, and how AI is reshaping specialization and career strategy in motion design.This episode covers:First impressions of Adobe's After Effects AI Assistant: The beta tool promises to build comps from text descriptions, but early reactions raise questions about speed, pricing, and when it's actually

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00:55:12

NOT AI AGAIN! | Jul 13, 2026

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2026/07/16

This open discussion episode starts with live events, collaboration, and freelance positioning — and one rule: no AI talk. That rule lasts about six minutes.This episode covers:How to stay visible without making everything yourself: Why collaborations are quietly doing more for freelance work right now than solo output.The call opener that gets clients talking: How to turn cold outreach warm, and why leading with your credentials is the wrong move.Why your reel might not be what's getting you

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01:20:33

Think Like a Writer with Pennant Video | Jun 29, 2026

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2026/07/01

In this special guest episode, Ben Drake (head of motion) and Shaw Flick (creative director and head of writing) of Pennant Video join the Monday Meeting team to talk about how motion designers can think like writers—from daily writing habits to hooks, structure, and saying more with fewer words.This episode covers:Writing as thinking, not word smithing: Why the real skill is finding the underlying message and structuring ideas—and the daily morning practice that builds it.The writing/motion

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01:07:13

Moving through Disappointment After the Deadline |...

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2026/06/10

In this open discussion episode, the Monday Meeting team leads a conversation about the emotional side of creative work—processing projects that get canceled, separating your identity from your output, and leaning on community through the freelance feast-or-famine cycle.This episode covers:When a project gets shelved at the 11th hour: Why it stings more when you've poured yourself in—and how to tell over-investment from imposter syndrome.Separating yourself from your work: How to keep your work

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00:53:37

Go Touch Grass | May 13, 2026

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2026/05/13

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn leads a conversation about unplugging from screens, summer hobbies, and creative projects that get you off the computer.This episode covers:Boulder Startup Week recap: Highlights from the AI-heavy conference, an unexpected standout workshop using LEGO to surface abstract ideas, and why networking leads from startup events tend to pay off on a longer timeline than you'd expect.Explaining motion design to non-designers: Why pitching at conferences

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01:14:23

Learning to be Less Afraid of AI | May 4, 2026

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2026/05/06

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn facilitates a conversation about AI systems, workflow automation, and the evolving role of motion designers as creative technologists.**ATTN! Show Format Update: Monday Meeting is moving to once-a-month scheduled open discussions (second Monday of each month), with additional guest episodes announced as they come together. Off-Mondays will feature open office hours on the Discord, with more focus on game nights, workshops, and community engagement

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01:00:42

Keep Making Human Art with Reece Parker | Apr 27, 2026

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2026/04/30

In this episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss interviews motion designer and illustrator Reece Parker on intuitive creativity, building a personal brand, and thriving as a human artist in the AI era after a decade of solo freelancing.This episode covers:The eras of a freelance career: Reece breaks down ten years of solo work into distinct growth phases—learning the tools, shaping market perception, figuring out business, and the current era of resilience and "art over commerce." Each era

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00:51:52

Taking the Leap Towards Creating with Audrey Havey |...

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2026/04/22

In this guest episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss chats with Audrey Havey — graphic designer, art director, motion designer, illustrator, YouTuber, and co-founder of the newly launched creative studio Sword and Shield — covering studio launches, content creation, personal style, and the value of art school.This episode covers:Launching Sword and Shield: How Audrey and her husband planned a studio launch months in advance.Commissioning frame-by-frame animation: What their process looked like working with

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00:57:09

Strategize This: Smart Social Moves That Work | Apr...

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2026/04/15

In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads a hands-on social media workshop, fielding community questions and sharing practical strategies. Topics range from promoting free tools to crafting hooks, storytelling techniques, and platform-specific tactics for motion designers.This episode covers:Promoting free tools and work-in-progress content: Rather than only announcing a tool at launch with a single video, sharing the development journey—snags, workarounds, and behind-the-scenes

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00:59:45

The Art of Staying Human on Social Media | Apr 8, 2026

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2026/04/08

In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss facilitates a conversation about social media strategy, platform algorithms, client acquisition, and staying authentically human in an AI-saturated landscape.This episode covers:Meaningful engagement over passive liking: Substantive comments beat emoji reactions for both algorithm visibility and real relationship-building. Setting a 20–30 minute timer prevents social media from becoming a time sink.The four A's of social media posting: Motion

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00:54:27

Construction Zone: Building Your Foundation and Best...

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2026/03/25

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn facilitates conversations about technical workflows, education platforms, and professional organization practices within the motion design community.This episode covers:Contra platform for freelancing: Commission-free alternative to platforms to Upwork that's gaining traction for motion design work, including interactive sports graphics for NBA broadcasts and March Madness using Rive.Rive's growth and applications: The tool has evolved

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00:55:12

Play Your Way: Identity Creation with Mary Hawkins |...

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2026/03/19

This episode continues March's focus on branding and marketing strategy, with host Lee Smalt chats with Mary Hawkins about her journey as a NYC-based art director and animator.This episode covers:Career evolution and intentional pivoting: After decades of broadcast and network work for clients including MTV and Food Network, a deliberate shift toward nonprofit and non-fiction documentary animation reflected a desire for more meaningful, durable work over high-volume commercial projects.The

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00:50:31

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

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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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01:01:35

Selling Confidently By Finding Your Why | Mar 2, 2026

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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...

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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...

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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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