The Monday Meeting Podcast
1) Construction Zone: Building Your Foundation and Best Practices | Mar 23, 2026
In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn facilitates conversations about technical workflows, education platforms, and professional organization practices within the motion design community....Show More
2) Play Your Way: Identity Creation with Mary Hawkins | Mar 16, 2026
This episode continues March's focus on branding and marketing strategy, with host Lee Smalt chats with Mary Hawkins about her journey as a NYC-based art director and animator.This episode covers:Care...Show More
3) Strategy First: How to Stop Guessing with Ashton Hauff | Mar 9, 2026
In this episode, host Lee Smalt welcomes Ashton Hauff, co-founder of Bismarck-based branding studio The Good Kids, for a conversation on brand strategy and its role in the creative process.This episod...Show More
4) Selling Confidently By Finding Your Why | Mar 2, 2026
In this episode, host Lee Smalt leads an open conversation on branding and marketing strategy.This episode covers:Starting with strategy before branding: Before investing time in logos, fonts, or webs...Show More
5) Good Taste: A Skill, A Sensibility, Or A Social Signal? | Feb 23, 2026
In this themed discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn leads a wide-ranging conversation about defining "good taste" in the creative industry.This episode covers:"Good taste" as a buzzword: The phrase h...Show More
6) Are You Positioned To Win in 2026? | Feb 16, 2026
In this open discussion episode, the Monday Meeting team discuss pricing negotiations, client communication, testimonials, and building a focused freelance business.This episode covers:Pricing confide...Show More
7) Do Clients Understand Your Value with Open Pixel Studios | Feb 09, 2026
In this week's episode, host Jen Van Horn speaks with Will Colón and Kathryn Taccone of Open Pixel Studios about navigating the current industry landscape, content strategy for 2026, and staying groun...Show More
8) Stop Tolerating, Start Thriving with Coach Dave O'Connor | Feb 02, 2026
In this season 11 premiere episode, host Jen Van Horn speaks with Executive Coach Dave O'Connor about navigating uncertainty, overcoming creative blocks, and strategic business development for freelan...Show More
9) Scaling Creative Side Hustles | Dec 22, 2025
In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about developing creative side projects, scaling passion projects into sustainable income streams, and navigating the challenges of mark...Show More
10) Open Discussion: AI, NFTS, and Content Creation | Dec 15, 2025
In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about AI's role in creative work, NFT technology's potential future, content creation strategies, and live streaming.This episode covers...Show More