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More Than Graphics Podcast

Octane Design Studioswww.mtgthepodcast.com
Looking for a tribe with a vibe? More Than Graphics podcast is a virtual safe space for minorities in the tech and creative industries. Tune in as three women of color Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla put it all on the table, sharing authentic life truths from an array of women (and men) in search of their tribe. Produced by Octane Design Studios. Become a Paid Subscriber today for more bonus content!
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Episodes

Bridges Bonus

Are you an overworked #business owner drowning in tech, constantly buying new software without seeing a true return on your #investment? Then this #podcast episode of the More Than Graphics podcast is for you! Join us as we sit down with the incredible Kronda Adair, a Black lesbian dog mom who is on a mission to empower more Black women (and all business owners!) to rest and let the robots handle the repetitive tasks.In this insightful conversation, Kronda shares her journey from web developer t...

Jun 15, 202556 minSeason 7Ep. 6

Bridge

For AAPI month, the More Than Graphics Podcast recently interviewed a close friend of our own podcast team and this sister convo gets ALL the way real sharing Asian American thoughts and experiences 🔥🔥🔥. Tanya is a healthcare management consultant with ProspHire LLC, based in Pittsburgh, PA. With 25 years in the Healthcare industry, she has carved a niche for herself in data analytics and strategic planning. When asked what she does for a living, she says, "basically, people give me their dat...

May 28, 20251 hr 26 minSeason 7Ep. 5

Uplift

In a recent podcast episode featuring Jennifer Henczel , the significance of uplifting others and fostering community emerges with the ladies of the More Than Graphics Podcast as a vital component for both personal and professional growth. Jennifer's journey serves as a compelling testament to how connection and support can empower individuals to overcome significant challenges and thrive in their endeavors. Tune in with Danielle, Cicely and Priscilla for an engaging and inspirational conversati...

Apr 19, 202556 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Yaya / Sisterhood

In the realm of creativity, the bonds we forge with others can be as significant as the artistic expressions we create. The recent episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, hosted by Danielle, Priscilla, and their guest Francesca, delved into the theme of sisterhood—a topic that resonates deeply within the tech and creative industries, particularly for women and minorities. Through their discussion, it became evident that sisterhood not only fosters a sense of belonging but also serves as a cat...

Mar 04, 202554 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Align

Welcome to another enriching episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, a virtual safe space for women and minorities in the tech and creative industries. Today, we dive deep into the theme of "Alignment" with our special guest, Barney Abramson, a seasoned creative leader with over two decades of experience.Barney Abramson is a seasoned creative leader with over two decades of experience across gaming, entertainment, and energy. As the Creative Director at Southwest Gas Corporation, he leads the...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Shiny

Welcome to the More Than Graphics podcast! We're thrilled to kick off the year with an amazing episode featuring a special guest who embodies our theme of "shine"—Kia Perry. Kia Perry is an AI Spatial Visionary & Cultural Innovator bringing wild ideas to life through AI-powered visionary design and immersive spatial experiences. After 10+ years of bringing brands to life, she found her sweet spot: transforming abstract concepts into breathtaking digital environments that challenge what's pos...

Jan 15, 202552 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Vision

Welcome to another episode of the More Than Graphics podcast! In this episode, we, Danielle and Priscilla, dive deep into the theme of "vision" as we wrap up the year 2024 and look forward to 2025. We are thrilled to have Ben Albert, the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC and curator of the Real Business Connections Network, join us for an insightful conversation. In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, hosts Danielle and Priscilla celebrate the end of 2024 and reflect on the year's journ...

Dec 19, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 12

Feisty

Join Danielle and Priscilla for an exciting conversation on theme: feisty. Our special guest for this episode is Tiffani Martin, a seasoned executive strategist, board member, author, and accessibility specialist. Tiffany is the founder and CEO of Janssen Co and Vizio Tech, companies focused on bridging accessibility gaps in product development. With over 15 years of expertise in omni-channel strategy and a keen focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and assistive technologies, Tiffany is a...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 6Ep. 11

Worthy Bonus Live Episode

Just as autumn brings a bountiful harvest, it's also the perfect season to recognize and celebrate our own inner abundance. Join us on the More Than Graphics Podcast as we explore the theme of self-worth and how to cultivate it during this transformative time of year. We discuss shedding old limitations, embracing self-care, and finding beauty in imperfection. Get ready to harvest your own self-worth and step into a season of confidence and gratitude! FOLLOW MTG: ⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠ facebook.c...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 6Ep. 10

Worthy

Join the More Than Graphics podcast tribe with hosts Danielle, Cicely, and Priscilla as they delve into topics surrounding women in tech and creative industries, empowering minorities in these spaces. In this episode, they catch up on life updates, including Cicely's journey with motherhood and work. Tune in for authentic conversations and insights from these dynamic women in the tech and creative fields. Dana James Mwangi is an award-winning brand consultant, website strategist, and public spea...

Sep 03, 20241 hr 26 minSeason 6Ep. 9

Conquer

Conquering Realms: Exploring the Intersection of Creativity and Fandom Tune in to the More Than Graphics Podcast as Danielle and Cicely dive into the theme of conquer, exploring realms, spaces, and personal growth for minority creatives and minorities in tech. In this exciting episode, they discuss their passion for Game of Thrones and what conquering means in the context of the beloved series. Joined by a viral commentator and fellow podcaster, they bring a unique perspective to the discussion....

Aug 06, 20241 hr 40 minSeason 6Ep. 8

Serve: Live Episode

Join Danielle and Priscilla in this live episode of the More Than Graphics Podcast as they reflect on the challenges of balancing life and work, especially during the transition from school to summer. They discuss the importance of finding space for themselves while serving others in their communities. Tune in for an insightful and relatable conversation about navigating busy schedules and handling the truth of life's demands. [00:02:31] Serving in tech and creativity. [00:05:20] What has served...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 7

Vigorous

In this episode of the More Than Graphics Podcast, host Danielle leads a discussion on the importance of being vigorous and embracing tenacity, will, and passion to achieve our goals. The episode features guest Stephanie Ann, an attorney and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and mindset shifts. Tune in for a powerful conversation! Meet an extraordinary woman , an attorney, recip...

May 30, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 6

Launch

Join Danielle, Cicely, and Priscilla on the More Than Graphics Podcast as they reunite to discuss mental health, emotional intelligence, and the power of launching in the tech and creative industries. They welcome a special guest to dive deep into a playbook for navigating these topics. Discover how the word "launch" can be both empowering and daunting in the world of tech and creativity. Tune in for insightful conversations and valuable perspectives from this dynamic trio on MTG. As a Licensed ...

Apr 04, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Nostalgia

Our Nostalgia episode does not disappoint as discuss the intersectionality of art and AI. Guest viral TikTok artist Sydney Swisher is a self-taught painter from southern Illinois who specializes in oil on fabric paintings. She sources her material from local thrift stores and pays homage to the memories that they hold. Her paintings honor the silent work of the generations before us that crafted the tapestry of the world we fall heir to. [00:03:31] Nostalgia in intricate artwork. [00:07:29] Nost...

Mar 07, 202456 minSeason 6Ep. 4

Revel

Tune in to the More Than Graphics podcast as Danielle celebrates Black History Month with guest John Bruton, owner of Bruton Creative. They delve into Adobe nostalgia, significant projects, and the importance of representation in the tech and creative industries. Join the conversation on inspirational insights and community perspectives in this empowering episode. 00:02:27 Black History Month campaign. 00:08:20 Balancing personal and professional life. 00:10:27 Learning to say no. 00:18:10 Evolu...

Feb 20, 202439 minSeason 6Ep. 3

Perception Bonus

In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, Danielle and Cicely continue their conversation about perception in the tech industry and the experiences of women of color. They are joined by a special guest to discuss the importance of dismantling and building upon perceptions in these spaces. Anika Howard is the President & CEO of WONDR NATION, online gaming entertainment company focused on using emerging technologies and trends to create new and exciting experiences for players. As Pre...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 6Ep. 2

Perception

In episode one of season six of the More Than Graphics podcast, hosts Danielle, Cicely, and Priscilla celebrate their recognition as a podcast that celebrates women in tech and the creative industries. They discuss their feelings and the new frontier they are on. The hosts also talk about the importance of perception in 2024, highlighting global events and the impact of perception on current events in the US. Join them for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion. [00:02:15] Perception in ...

Jan 09, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 6Ep. 1

Season 6 Trailer

It's here; welcome to season 6! Catch up with the ladies of MTG; Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla and hear the upcoming themed discussions happening in our sixth podcast season. FOLLOW MTG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mtgthepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CO-HOSTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@octanedesigns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bougienursebabe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ x ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@getsillycreative⁠⁠...

Jan 09, 202421 min

Explore

December is our reunion episode as the original 3 co-hosts of MTG reunite for a some nostalgic conversation and motivating pep talk around the theme of EXPLORE. And so timely as we approach a new year! If you listen to season 1 you'll hear a familiar voice: Brittany Robinson is an Instructional Experience Designer, Learning Strategist, and Whovian. She works at the intersection of education, marketing, UX/UI, and software engineering for corporate and academia. And she specializes in tech course...

Dec 21, 202354 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Vitality

In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, Danielle and Cicely discuss the importance of vitality for women, particularly in the tech and creative industries. They acknowledge their absent co-host and dive into their thoughts on the word "vitality." Cicely shares her perspective as a person of color and a healthcare provider, emphasizing the need for healthier individuals overall. They touch on the trend of mental health days in tech companies and the push for better self-care. Tune in t...

Nov 09, 202340 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Fearless Bonus

In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, Danielle and Cicely dive into a heartfelt conversation about fear and doubt with civil rights attorney Whitney Knox Lee. They reflect on their own experiences and discuss the things we tell ourselves out of fear. Whitney (she/her) is a Black American mother to Black sons, a wife, civil rights attorney, an anti-racism and DEI educator. Whitney is also the host of Impostrix Podcast, a podcast that affirms professionals of color who navigate impost...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 25 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Fearless

Welcome to another episode of More Than Graphics! In this episode hosts Danielle and Priscilla discuss the topic of fearlessness with guest Aisha Jenkins. They explore the different aspects and forms that fearlessness can take on and how it relates to women in particular. They also reference an article that highlights why women tend to be more fearful than men. Tune in to join the conversation and discover the power of fearlessness. Aisha Jenkins is a Single Mother by Choice (used a doctor and s...

Oct 06, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 14

The Master's Journey: Unleashing Your Full Potential

Our extra bonus guest tributes to the lessons we took from our MASTER theme and apply them, featuring fellow podcaster and CEO of A Steps Ahead Tutoring Gabrielle Crichlow. While Gabrielle attended graduate school at St. John's University, she worked for two companies at which she tutored students at no cost to them. While she was working at both companies, she saw the academic struggles of working class families that were disproportionately people of color. She believed that their little allotm...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 50 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Purpose

In this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast, host Danielle discusses the theme of purpose with a special guest with Dex Duff. They dive deep into the topic, exploring its meaning and significance. The conversation is filled with open dialogue and deeper reflections on purpose. Tune in to hear the insights and perspectives shared in this thought-provoking episode. Dex Duff, owner of Dexstar Media and host of In The Black Business podcast, is an Atlanta based digital marketing consultant and...

Sep 02, 202353 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Master Bonus

Welcome to the show! This bonus convo around 'master' with Dr. Jessica Metcalfe completely delivers. Listen to these gems. Dr. Jessica Metcalfe is a Strategic Leadership and Workplace Culture Consultant, award-winning international speaker, and best-selling author of Speak Kindly, You're Listening. She is a former dental oncologist and education director where she started teaching the medical and dental community how to improve a patient's quality of life post-cancer therapy. Now Dr. Jessica dev...

Aug 19, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Master

Welcome to another episode! Today's guest helps us unpack the theme MASTER and packed full of gems and deep takeaways! Creative women unite! Ashlee Green is an animated, bright, problem solving industry designer, speaker and teacher who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build and grow profitable businesses by designing their professional brands with her company, A. Louise Creative. Ashlee’s dedication, hard work and determination to avoid a life of mediocrity is what inspired her unique back...

Aug 01, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Fire

Women in Tech love the ever popular rise of video and as July's theme is FIRE we brought on the MTG stage one of the fieriest women of video around! Desiree Martinez is a YouTuber, Podcaster, author, award-winning social media creative content creator, and advocate for Women Creators. She has worked with hundreds of businesses and brands to help them grow their business with better content marketing. Desiree knows what it takes to help your business grow, build a community, and get leads through...

Jun 27, 202351 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Deliver

Happy PRIDE friends! This month's theme is DELIVER. And while we delivered some really good thoughts on our latest Clubhouse episode, technology didn’t record the conversation so I’m going to recap some of those those thoughts here: The first talking point was Delivery of self. To stand and deliver. Showing up for our best selves and putting out the best parts of ourselves.The production we as women creatives and women in tech know and thrive in oh so well. The second talking point was Delivery ...

Jun 15, 20232 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Growth

Growth takes on various shapes and sizes both physically, mentally and emotionally. In this transparent episode entitled growth, GNTL owner and creator Leda Toussaint and Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla, take a deeper look through introspection of how we be greater through failure and celebrate the lessons we carry. Leda Toussaint, owner, and creator of GNTLE, helps women with sensitive vaginas find a true cleanse and symptom relief by providing a healthy alternative to feminine care wit...

May 05, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 5Ep. 8
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