Welcome to Arts2Work Conversations Podcast! Our focus is demystifying various aspects of the Creative industry and inspiring our audience to forge their own lanes. This season, our guests range from UX and AI designers, to experts in receiving Grant funding, to trailblazing Cinematographers, and much more! So pop an episode on while you clean, walk, work, or create and let us know what you think!

In this Arts2Work Conversation with Karo Duro, we explore the impact of Virtual Galleries, NFT’s, UX Design as a tool of rebellion, and leading with Authenticity on your path.

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In this Arts2Work Conversation, we sit down with Ariel Taylor, Philly Cam’s Youth Media Coordinator. Ariel is a non-profit organizer and facilitator. We’ll be discussing the nuance of a Non-Profit Organizer, maintaining your center, and advocating for authenticity as a BIPOC in systemically white spaces.

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Nik Ridley is a Creative Professional and Arts Educator. He leads virtual workshops on Grant writing in Arizona and in this Arts2Work CONVERSATION, he breaks down some essential elements to elevate your grant, build your brand, and harness the resources of large funders.

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We caught up with Sierra Imari about the budding possibilities of AI in EnterTech (Entertainment and Technology), her personal journey in this field, and ways we can utilize these tools to carve lanes that don’t exist.

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In this conversation we’ll explore Queerfa, capturing complex identities on screen, and more. Folks of all backgrounds and belief
systems are invited. We ask that you come curious and kind.

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In this conversation Zanah shares her expertise in professional careers that are complimentary for filmmakers. These careers are not related to filmmaking or Hollywood and provide spaciousness for those that simply love filmmaking for the joy of it!

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Sade is an LA based Cinematographer who has worked on many industry projects including The Woman King, Google Pixel and Tostitos! She’s also worked on music videos for Pink Siifu, Coco Jones, Lil Nas X, Lola Brooke and more!

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Meet your host, Saki Bowman! Originally from Philly, Saki is a multi-hyphenate Artist, Filmmaker, and Healing Arts Practitioner. In 2019, Saki became the first Arts2Work Apprentice and has been working with The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture and Arts2Work ever since! Her Apprenticeship sparked her love for mentorship and a curiosity about-filling the soft skills gap for emerging artists. When she’s not creating or nurturing a community, Saki enjoys exploring global worldviews, solo camping, and stargazing in the Sonoran Desert where she currently resides.