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Wellfed Design Podcast

Jon Sorrentino
Wellfed is hosted by Jon Sorrentino, a graphic designer based in New York with a passion for creativity and an obsession with typography. Jon speaks to graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and some of his creative heroes to discover the ingredients for a successful creative career. Learn more at wellfedpodcast.com or follow along on Instagram @wellfed.podcast & @jonsorre
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Episodes

Designer and Art Director Verena Michelitsch Absolutely Loves Design and Working For Her Heroes In The Past

On episode 5 of Wellfed, I visit Verena Michelitsch at the coworking space A/D/O to discuss her ongoing work with the lifestyle magazine Gossamer, her passion for design and the moment she realized she needed to learn more. I really admire that even though Verena was running a creative studio at a very early time in her career, she took the opportunity to intern in order to grow her skills. Verena's work is magnificent so it was very hard for me to try and not go on for hours about it. We cover ...

Feb 04, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Producer and Photographer Danny Owens on Seizing Creative Opportunities and Moving to New York

On episode 4 I connected with Danny Owens, a truly skilled photographer, storyteller and producer. Danny and I met through ways of social media around the time he was producing a Pride event at the Squarespace office. Danny's attitude when it comes to seeking out opportunities to grow your creative skills and talents is truly refreshing and I am so glad he could join me for this season of the podcast. Listen to Episode 3 with Jacquelyn DeJesu Center, CEO and Founder of Shhhowercap https://apple....

Jan 28, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Founder of Shhhowercap Jacquelyn DeJesu Center on Being Yourself and Carving Your Own Path

On episode 3 of Wellfed, I visit the new Shhhowercap office where I speak with the founder and creator, Jacquelyn DeJesu Center. We talk about her unconventional path to becoming and entrepreneur and not being afraid to always be yourself. It was so much fun to meet Jacquelyn and she gives me so much confidence to continue to pursue my goals and dreams. Listen to Episode 2 with Rich Tu, VP of Digital at MTV https://apple.co/2NuXhOu Listen to Episode 1 with Eric Friedensohn aka Efdot https://appl...

Jan 21, 202042 minSeason 2Ep. 6

MTV VP of Digital Design Rich Tu on B-boying and Sneakers before Nike and MTV

On episode 2 of Wellfed, I stop by the MTV offices to talk with the VP of Digital Design, Rich Tu. We discuss his passion for hip-hop, sneakers, and creating amazing work. Before MTV, Rich worked with companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, XXL Magazine, NPR and many more. Rich and I both grew up in New Jersey and it was great to share stories about when we were younger and how we ended up in the big city today. Listen to Episode 1 with Eric Friedensohn aka Efdot https://apple.co/360rLOS Listen to Episo...

Jan 14, 202055 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Mural Artist and Designer Eric Friedensohn Discusses Finding his Style and Going Independent

On the first episode of Season 2! I sit down with Eric Friedensohn to discuss his introduction to design, traveling the world, and how he developed his unique style and signature character. Eric Friedensohn is a mural artist, designer, illustrator, and letter currently based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked for companies like MKG and most recently WeWork on the art and graphics team before deciding to step out on his own. Listen to the Episode 1 of Season 1: https://apple.co/2QhFMSn Listen t...

Jan 07, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Planning Season 2 and Goals: Preseason Mini-Series Part 3

Season 2 will officially launch, Tuesday, Jan 7! I put together this 3 part mini-series as an introduction for any new listeners to this podcast. In Part 3, I talk about some of my ideas going into season 2, guests, new videos and more. Start from the beginning and listen to Season 1 https://apple.co/39u1ETu Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please rate, review, and sh...

Jan 02, 202011 minSeason 2Ep. 3

How to Produce a Podcast: Preseason Mini-Series Part 2

Season 2 will officially launch, Tuesday, Jan 7! I put together this 3 part mini-series as an introduction for any new listeners to this podcast. In Part 2, I talk about how I gathered together the confidence, equipment, guests and show to launch season 1 of Wellfed. Start from the beginning and listen to Season 1 https://apple.co/39u1ETu Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this epis...

Jan 02, 202011 minSeason 2Ep. 2

How Wellfed Started: Preseason Mini-Series Part 1

Welcome to 2020! And welcome back to Wellfed! Season 2 will officially launch, Tuesday, Jan 7! I put together this 3 part mini-series as an introduction for any new listeners to this podcast. In Part 1, I talk a little about myself and what I was doing at the time when I decided to actually produce a podcast. As a professional in the creative industry I felt that I had so many questions and didn't know where to find the answers. The next thing you know I'm producing a podcast 🤷‍♂️ Start from th...

Jan 02, 202010 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Illustrator and Artist Amber Vittoria talks switching careers, developing an audience, and building her network

On this final episode of season 1 we talk about her experience in school and finding a job as a designer. How she totally switched careers from marketing and social media to working with clients such as Gucci, K-Swiss, Rimowa and many more. And We close the episode and the season with some of Amber's goals for 2019 and what she looks forward to in 2020. More Episodes: Click here to listen to Motion Graphics Director Magnus Atom https://apple.co/2sJz53Y Click here to listen to Bon Appétit Staff P...

Aug 19, 201941 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Motion Graphics Director Magnus Atom on the Feast or Famine of Freelance and the Importance of Personal Projects

On this episode I sit down with Motion Graphics Director and good friend Magnus Atom to discuss his transition from a designer to director, the benefits and struggles of going freelance, and how personal projects can lead to big opportunities when work is slow. More Episodes: Click here to listen to Bon Appétit Staff Photographer Alex Lau https://apple.co/39LtpXY Click here to listen to WeWork Designer Vincent Conti https://apple.co/2MSXCdT Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Jul 29, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Bon Appétit Staff Photographer Alex Lau went from the Fashion Industry to Food Photography

Alex Lau recalls his childhood growing up on both coasts, studying jazz, journalism, and how the fashion world led him to food photography. More Episodes: Click here to listen to WeWork Designer Vincent Conti https://apple.co/2MSXCdT Click here to listen to Food Photographer Evan Sung https://apple.co/35r8WEx Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please rate, review, and s...

Jul 08, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 10

WeWork Designer Vincent Conti made Flyers for Nightclubs and Now Creates Beautiful Spaces for Professionals

Vincent Conti discusses his early beginnings as a nightclub designer and how he proactively found his current job at WeWork. He also goes into detail about his passion for typography, illustrations, and stoner metal. More Episodes: Click here to listen to Food Photographer Evan Sung https://apple.co/35r8WEx Listen to Part 2 with Jeremy Perez-Cruz https://apple.co/2QGbb1j Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.c...

Jun 12, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Food Photographer Evan Sung went from Studying for his PhD to Traveling Europe and Pursuing his Career in Photography

On this episode I sit down with one of New York's most talented food photographers Evan Sung. We discussed how he went from studying for his PhD in literature to pursuing his passion in photography and his path along the way. More Episodes: Listen to Part 2 with Jeremy Perez-Cruz https://apple.co/2QGbb1j Listen to Part 1 with Jeremy Perez-Cruz https://apple.co/2SPIvFO Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/...

May 22, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Buzzfeed Director Jeremy Perez-Cruz on Photographing Everyday Moments and The Art of Looking: Part 2

On this episode, I sat down with Jeremy Perez-Cruz, Director of Brand at Buzzfeed Media to discuss how he started in the world of design and his experience at companies like Etsy, Pepsi, and Uber. More Episodes: Listen to Part 1 with Jeremy Perez-Cruz https://apple.co/2SPIvFO Listen to Hospitality Duo Rebecca Johnson and Rowen McDermott https://apple.co/35knupj Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube...

May 08, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Buzzfeed Director Jeremy Perez-Cruz on Growing with Brands like Etsy, Pepsi, and Uber: Part 1

On this episode, I sat down with Jeremy Perez-Cruz, Director of Brand at Buzzfeed Media to discuss how he started in the world of design and his experience at companies like Etsy, Pepsi, and Uber. More Episodes: Listen to Hospitality Duo Rebecca Johnson and Rowen McDermott https://apple.co/35knupj Listen to Artist Katie Hector https://apple.co/2ZMjZGQ Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you en...

Apr 15, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Resterauters Rebecca and Rowen discuss Designing Experiences and Natural Wines

I sit down with hospitality duo Rebecca Johnson and Rowen McDermott to discuss what it takes to design an experience, demystify natural wines and going into business with your significant other. More Episodes: Listen to Artist Katie Hector https://apple.co/2ZMjZGQ Listen to Photographer Jeremy Cohen https://apple.co/2QLt6Dx Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please rate...

Apr 01, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Artist Katie Hector on Building Your Creative Community and Self-Educating

Artists Katie Hector invites me into her studio to talk about her life after graduating art school, how to develop a creative community, and her new series focused around FOMO. More Episodes: Listen to Zach Mack the owner and founder of ABC Beer Co. https://apple.co/2FgVZT5 Listen to Lydia Pang from Refinery 29 https://apple.co/36p2I9s Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode...

Mar 04, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Millenial Entrepreneur Zach Mack on Leaving the 9-to-5 World and Starting Your Own Business

Entrepreneur Zach Mack on Starting your own Business, Good Beer Branding, and the Best Ramen in NYC More Episodes: Listen to Lydia Pang from Refinery 29 https://apple.co/36p2I9s Listen to Photographer Jeremy Cohen https://apple.co/2QLt6Dx Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please rate, review, and share this podcast. It would be a big help and go a long way to continue ...

Feb 04, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Refinery29 Creative Director Lydia Pang on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Myspace

Refinery29 Creative Director Lydia Pang talks about hacking it on Myspace, the art of understanding, finding your super power and her path to becoming a creative director. More Episodes: Listen to Zach Mack the owner and founder of ABC Beer Co. https://apple.co/2FgVZT5 Listen to Photographer Jeremy Cohen https://apple.co/2QLt6Dx Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please...

Jan 09, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 2

New York Photographer Jeremy Cohen on Freelancing for Brands and 365 Photo Projects

Photographer Jeremy Cohen talks about his first time picking up a camera, his 365 project called 'Today I photographed', and his love for pizza. More Episodes: Listen to episode 2 Lydia Pang from Refinery 29 https://apple.co/36p2I9s Listen to Zach Mack the owner and founder of ABC Beer Co. https://apple.co/2FgVZT5 Follow Wellfed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellfed.podcast/ Watch Wellfed on Youtube: https://www.wellfedpodcast.com/youtube If you enjoy this episode please rate, review, ...

Dec 17, 201848 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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