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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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00:42:34

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

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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...

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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

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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

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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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00:55:17

The Hidden Benefits of Daily Challenges | Oct 6, 2025

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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 |...

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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...

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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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01:00:58

Render Unto Community | Sept 01, 2025

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2025/09/02

In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt leads conversations about community building, professional boundaries, and the role of AI in creative work, with contributions from EJ Brieva, Kendall Hotchkiss, Moose, and Sam J.This episode covers:Authentic community building: How Camp MoGraph creates genuine connections by focusing on shared activities rather than networking transactionsProfessional boundaries: Why doing free work when clients request it devalues your services, and the importance of

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00:56:22

Stand Out or Key Out: Design Dangerously | Aug 18, 2025

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2025/08/26

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn is joined by regular contributors Kendall Hotchkiss and Lee Smalt for a wide-ranging conversation covering branding strategies, community building, and creative industry trends.This episode covers:Event marketing insights: Jen and Kendall share their experience at Denver Brunch Fest, discussing design elements that stood out across 40+ vendor booths and the importance of legibility and strong color contrast for event signageBartering for business

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00:48:17

Anonymous Stories: The Screen Share Nightmare with...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/08/19

In this final episode of the anonymous stories series, host Jen Van Horn is joined by mystery co-host Luis Miranda to share more listener submissions and Reddit finds covering everything from LinkedIn hypocrisy to cash payments gone wrong.This episode covers:Social media authenticity: A client who posts about work-life balance on LinkedIn while messaging across multiple platforms at all hours, highlighting the disconnect between public personas and actual behaviorToxic workplace dynamics: Stories of

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00:51:51

Anonymous Stories: The Client Whisperers with Donavon...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/08/13

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn is joined by mystery co-host Donavon Brutus to share more anonymous stories from listeners, covering everything from compliance nightmares to creative misunderstandings.This episode covers:Compliance chaos: A financial company's compliance manager who refused to approve scripts until seeing the final video, leading to expensive VO retakes and rushed deadlinesMystical decision-making: A client who said bad ideas were right because the time was

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01:04:42

Anonymous Stories: The Brief Was A Lie with Sara Wade...

Monday Meeting ·

2025/08/06

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn is joined by co-host Sara Wade to read and discuss anonymous stories submitted by listeners, plus some relatable tales found on Reddit.This episode covers:Equipment nightmares: Stories of dragging 27-inch iMacs back and forth to cheap clients, computer fans catching fire, and the logistics of working with your own gearCommunication chaos: Clients who only use WhatsApp voice notes at all hours, British bosses having hour-long outbursts over

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00:48:04

Career Advice That Saved Our Sanity | July 28, 2025

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2025/07/29

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva leads a discussion about the most valuable career advice community members have received throughout their motion design journeys.This episode covers:Networking fundamentals: Why relationship-building matters more than traditional marketing and business deals often happen in social settingsManaging creative anxiety: Dealing with perfectionism and finding activities that help you disconnect from work stressCareer movement: Balancing staying loyal to

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00:50:09

Arts, Crafts, and Touching Grass | July 21, 2025

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2025/07/23

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva leads an open discussion about how motion designers recharge and find creative inspiration outside of screen time.This episode covers:Ways to recharge: From morning walks in nature to changing work environments, hear tips on how to rejuvenate without breaking the bank. The return to physical crafts: Designers are picking up bookbinding, leather work, origami, and other hands-on hobbies as a break from digital work.Creative trends and pressures: How

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01:02:26

Too Much and Not Enough | July 14, 2025

Monday Meeting ·

2025/07/16

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva welcomes everyone back from summer break to kick off Season 10 with an open discussion, allowing the community to reconnect and share updates from their time away.This episode includes:Entrepreneurial journeys: Community members sharing experiences building social media presence and creative businesses, with insights into beating algorithms, sustainable content creation, and planning for streaming-based community buildingProfessional rebranding:

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