Learning the Why Behind Mad Men’s Characters

I started watching Mad Men, (the advertising agency tv show set in the 60s) last year, occasionally. I bet you’re surprised by that statement. Being that I’m a branding designer, why wouldn’t I have watched from the very beginning? Well, when you do...

Brand Interview: Katie Kat, Opera Singer and Lyric Soprano

Katie Kat is an emerging opera singer and self made ‘Opera-preneure.’ She was a NYFA Entrepreneur Bootcamp Scholar in 2012 for her work producing operatic recital performances for arts venues and private events. She has performed at The NYU Skirball Center, Lincoln...

Brand Interview: Jeremiah Kleckner – The Writing Teacher

How long has your company been in business? Please tell us a bit about your company, its mission, goals… I started writing in 2011, but I’ve been a teacher since 2003. My best friend, Jeremy Marshall, pitched an idea. I countered with a second idea and...

Brand Interview: Michael DiFeo, Artist

How long has your company been in business? Please tell us a bit about your company, its mission, it’s goals… I studied photography in college and have been showing for about four years. I mostly shoot abstractions called camera paintings. In a camera painting,...

Brand Interview: Misti Patrella, Coach Misti, Empowering Awesome

How long has your company been in business? Please tell us a bit about your company, its mission, goals… I just opened my door as Coach Misti in September, 2013 as a Business and Marketing Coach for artists and creative folks. I Empower Awesome. In other words,...