More Than Graphics Podcast
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLooking 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.
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Vigorous
May 30, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn 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, ...
Launch
April 04, 2024 23:12 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBJoin 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 Lice...
Nostalgia
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBOur 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:...
Revel
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBTune 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 ...
Perception Bonus
January 30, 2024 17:29 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn 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 Pr...
Perception
January 09, 2024 10:05 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBIn 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] Percepti...
Season 6 Trailer
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBIt'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
Explore
December 21, 2023 01:32 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBDecember 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 c...
Vitality
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIn 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 ...
Fearless Bonus
October 19, 2023 17:18 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBIn 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 i...
Fearless
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBWelcome 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 ...
The Master's Journey: Unleashing Your Full Potential
September 20, 2023 13:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBOur 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 al...
Purpose
September 02, 2023 14:48 - 52 minutes - 49 MBIn 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 consultan...
Master Bonus
August 19, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 59 MBWelcome 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. Jessic...
Master
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWelcome 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 uniqu...
Fire
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MBWomen 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 t...
Deliver
June 15, 2023 16:10 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBHappy 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 De...
Growth
May 05, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 62 MBGrowth 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 ca...
Invent
April 12, 2023 17:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBJoin Team MTG: Danielle x Cicely x Priscilla as they deep dive into the months theme of INVENT with special guest Chanel Roker. Chanel Roker is Your Pivoting Strategist. A certified senior professional in Process & Quality Management with over 15 years of expertise in IT and business processes consulting, including project management and portfolio management. As a transformation specialist, she understands client needs, constructs data plans that maximize resources and bring efficiency in r...
The Ongoing March For Women In Tech With Tech Pioneer Kimberly Bryant
March 19, 2023 19:26 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe march continues through #womenshistorymonth for #womenintech with #Technology pioneer #KimberlyBryant. Kimberly is a Memphis, Tenn., native, and always thought of herself as a “nerdy girl.” She loved math and science at an early age and it drove her passion to pursue a STEM career. Bryant was enticed by the early technology of microchips, personal computer and portable cell phones. She worked for numerous companies in the electrical, biotech and pharmaceutical fields such as Pfizer, Mer...
March Bonus
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis is the only theme that infers movement in our entire season 5 lineup and its MEANT to MOVE YOU! Join the Team MTG: Danielle / Cicely / Priscilla as they embark on highlighting women that exemplify marching to there own drum, and both discovering and claiming space in unknown territories for women in Tech and women creatives. Our bonus guest is none other than Lynn “Elikqitie”! Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis is an author, speaker, podcast producer, ghostwriter, and content marketing speciali...
March
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThis is the only theme that infers movement in our entire season 5 lineup and its MEANT to MOVE YOU! Join the Team MTG: Danielle / Cicely / Priscilla as they embark on highlighting women that exemplify marching to there own drum, and both discovering and claiming space in unknown territories for women in Tech and women creatives. Our bonus guest is none other than Lynn “Elikqitie”! Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis is an author, speaker, podcast producer, ghostwriter, and content marketing speciali...
Honor
February 26, 2023 19:05 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn February we deep dive into discussion around our theme: honor. Whether you've listened to our content on Clubhouse or you're hearing this incredibly transparent convo with bilingual video and podcast producer Maribel Quezada-Smith, the concept of loving ourselves as women in the tech and creative industries runs much deeper than any 9a to 5p or our true reality; our 9a to 9p. Take notes on how we can learn from and uplift each other in the process to better honoring ourselves. Maribel is...
Vision
January 25, 2023 03:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBGet ready 2023! Its time to be heard! It's time for us to be valued for what we bring to the table! We're coming at you with a full convo on VISION, right on time to kick off the year. Our first guest of 2023 is none other than Nuerodiversity specialist Alex Leech. Alex Leech consults and coaches both parents and educators helping them to help and support their amazing neurodivergent kids to flourish & become who they are meant to be, and all that they can be. Her vast knowledge in brain...
Season 5 Trailer
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.15 MBWe're back! And we've brought some friends to kick off our FIFTH SEASON of the More Than Graphics Podcast.... like... a bonus co-host?!!! That's right our own follower and dear friend award winning entrepreneur Priscilla Aguila is officially joining the MTG crew! Season 5 brings ALL NEW people, ALL NEW themes to unpack and amazing guests that are keeping it real for women in tech and women creatives. Ready for some kick ass empowerment? How about some true fire testimonials from others that ...
Achievement Bonus
December 23, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe end the year with two amazing conversations on achievement and we are celebrating them both! Our final guest of 2022 is Kentucky Blogger and influencer Caitie Lamb of Life with Caitie. Caitie with Life With Caitie is a writer, content creator, and model based here in Central Kentucky. She loves blogging, and sharing all things Kentucky including fun things to do, and sharing small and local businesses with others. She is also a student at Midway University working on her second degree, ...
Achievement
December 14, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBWelcome to the #Morethangraphics #podcast! This months discussion is wrapping up the year with ACHIEVEMENT. We all process this differently and we're grateful to unpack it with fellow podcaster and STEM Coach Casey Bertelsman who's recent achievements are truly inspiring! After starting a pandemic hobby podcast called She Sparks Tech, Casey Bertelsman was opened up to a whole world of entrepreneurship. Casey spent 18 months exploring entrepreneurship and building her own business so she co...
Gratitude Bonus
November 20, 2022 20:39 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat's gratitude look like in everyday living? How can you better practice gratitude? Co-host Danielle was surprised by the podcast takeover of her own executive staff of Octane Design Studios for a bonus episode of November's theme of gratitude! Did you know? Octane Design Studios is a 13 year old branding and digital marketing company that recently embarked on podcast production services the past 4 years. Hear these gems directly from them as Danielle learns more about the women behind the...
Gratitude
November 17, 2022 18:53 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBDanielle and Cicely return from a needed Autumn break to dive head first into November's seasonal theme of GRATITUDE. This specific topic covers the intersections of finding gratitude in difficult moments from our Clubhouse weekly episodes. We didn't hold back on the transparency and encourage our listeners to find their own truth & strength in it. Like what you hear? Follow us online at mtgthepodcast.com and interact with us on socials with feedback from our podcast episodes! www.instag...
Hesitate
October 05, 2022 20:38 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThis months topic is HESITATE and in the episode we are NOT hesitating about discussing disparities in medicine for people of color. Our guest Dr. Fenwa Milhouse gives a glimpse for many of us the daily hurdles she experiences as a Black Woman urologist and demystifying the convo around, you guessed it... pee. Dr Fenwa Milhouse is a fellowship-trained, board certified urologist. Originally born in Nigeria, her family immigrated to the US when she was a young child. She grew up in Texas and...
Intent Bonus
September 24, 2022 15:47 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBInterested in hearing full artisan expression through the lense of Black men? Look no further than this episode! Listen to our interesting chat with Keith Cooper co-host of Blerd.ish! Podcast and independent comic distribution artist. Keith Cooper is half the dynamic duo of Blerd.ish! podcast and online comic book pop up shop. Keith is an independent distributior for artists that consist of indie comics to manga and art prints. Their podcast consist of reviews of things we watch and enjoy a...
Intent
September 02, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBTis the season for INTENTION! Our top guest of the month is Kellie Daab who dives into her story and shares reasonable steps you can take to garner a deeper level of intention in your season! Kellie Daab is the Highly Sensitive CEO. After working in the creative industry for her entire career, Kellie couldn’t understand why she felt different from other entrepreneurs. Despite running a highly successful education business, speaking on dozens of stages, and winning multiple awards - Kellie ...
Occupy
August 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBDid you know? Every Tuesday evening Cicely and Danielle deep dive into each months topic on Clubhouse? This months theme is OCCUPY and this episode is a great TEASER of the topics we speak on. WARNING: we let our hair down in this specific space, which usually means away from our desks/ mics with wine + lots of real talk. If you're on the Clubhouse platform, take time to check out More Than Graphics podcast and join on weekly conversations Tuesdays at 7:30pm EDT. CLUBHOUSE TOPIC: Occupying...
Blaze
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBJuly's theme of discussion is BLAZE and we warn you that.... its fully LIT. From womanhood to motherhood and all in between as creative women, this episodes should deeply speak to you. Blaise Hunter is breaking barriers with her consulting agency Blaise the Trail inc. Known as the Modern-Day Superhero—Heroine, she contends for women to own their super identity. Blaise is an author, multi-award-winning humanitarian, international speaker, fertility expert, certified human rights advocate, Mo...
Reboot
June 11, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBWe're going GEEK. This months topic of REBOOT is filled with inspiration as women in tech and women creatives step into new seasons. On this side of the pond, summer begins and techie educator Sheri Allain shares her truths with the MTG tribe. As a geeky creative, Sheri is a life-long marketer who dreams in logos and loves to test-drive new tech tools. As an award-winning marketer for Fortune 500 brands such as Coca-Cola, Nissan and Unilever, Sheri applied her brand-building skills to foun...
Flourish
May 28, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMay is all about FLOURISH and we've got a personal story that will definitely keep you inspired to do just that! Tavia Smith is a content creator, business writer, and journalist and owns WordSmith Writing Services. Tavia graduated from Western Kentucky University with a BA in Journalism and has worked for The Leaf-Chronicle newspaper as a crime and courts reporter, Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a communications officer, and as an editor and business writer for the online publica...
Her force IS strong: MTG mothers day edition
May 05, 2022 22:13 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBJoin the rebels. May the fourth be with you! Join Danelle and Cicely for a special Mother's Day message on #StarWarsDay 2022 for mama's everywhere but especially for women creatives and women in tech.
Support
April 01, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBSupport comes in different shapes, sizes and education. Tune in as 38 year educator and published author Elaine Clark discusses best practices for voice to enhance the body and the mind. Elaine Clark is a communication guru. She's the author of two books: There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is & Voice-Overs for Podcasting; the creator of two voice and diction apps: Activate Your Voice & Adding Melody to Your Voice; and host of the speech communication podcast, Real Talking Tips. Elaine is a bus...
Rest
March 06, 2022 22:06 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBAs we go into celebrating amazing women all month long for #WomensHistoryMonth our March theme of REST is nothing less than aspiring with special guest Photographer & Kentuckian Amani Ragland. Amani is a Kentucky native, Sagittarius, INFP and Enneagram 4. She is owner of Honeysage Photo Co, a photo team based in Lexington, KY specializing in intimate weddings and portraiture. Amani has been featured in Forbes, Travel + Leisure and E! News for selected works that bring vibrancy and culture...
Prioritize Bonus
February 15, 2022 21:28 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWe're back for a BONUS Prioritize episode with Brand Strategist Molly Hicks. Molly Hicks (she/her) is a brand strategy badass and founder of the self-named brand strategy and design micro-agency that helps busy AF entrepreneurs make shit happen. Her out-of-the box, cookie-cutter free strategy helps biz owners build sustainable systems that not only grow their business but also make sense to their unique way of thinking. When she's not working with entrepreneurs to revolutionize their field...
Prioritize
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBHello February! This months theme is PRIORITIZE and our special guest Shehla Faizi shares real insight throughout our conversation! Shehla is a mum of two boys who does freelance graphic design, illustration and product photography. And as an extension from her experience producing and hosting her own podcast she also helps edit and produce other podcasts. And in whatever little time she does get to spare she enjoys biking, playing Super Smash Bros with her kids and lounging with her four ...
New Year
January 14, 2022 03:51 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBNew Year, New you! We start off Season 4 of the More Than Graphics podcast with our own self work of the mind for 2022. Our January guest, Dr. Kinga Mnich is an international social-psychologist, educator and speaker specialist in emotions, positive psychology, bio-hacking and gender. Her work solves myths of emotions by breaking down the complexity of the social & cultural concepts. Through her extraordinary research, she brings new ways of understanding how we can use emotions to be who w...
Season 4 Teaser: New Year
January 08, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBHappy New Year! A new means a (sorta) new us right? Join podcast sisters Cicley and Danielle as they discuss all new themes and topics for 2022. As we dive into 2022 we'll continue to amplify up and coming thought leaders and innovators that empower and inspire us to be better than yesterday. THIS is our tribe. And its growing! We are celebrating A LOT of things going into the New Year! The podcast has reached 3000 downloads We grew 68% in listenership in Season 3 MTG released over...
Adventure
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBDecember is themed ADVENTURE and its a perfect subject for the end of a full year. Whether you a woman in tech or a femme creative in the office or embarking a new entrepreneur journey we want to keep providing inspiration and support for your next thing in 2022! To wrap up our third season we have amazing Brand Strategist Cassandre Le of The Quirky Pineapple with both an inspirational story and great branding tips to match! Cassandra (she/they) is a first-generation daughter of Vietnamese ...
Bluegrass Creative Market: Holiday Edition
November 16, 2021 00:49 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBDanielle and Cicely join forces with the Bluegrass Collaborative Market Holiday market for a bonus LIVE episode just in time for the holiday season. This two day holiday market had all the goodies! Looking for local options for your holiday gift giving? Check out these amazing artisans and connect with each of their unique stories that define who they are and why they encourage you to #shopsmall and #supportlocal.
Tribe
November 03, 2021 11:01 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBWe are nothing without our tribe! As we near wrapping up 2021 we emphasize the importance of having the right people to grow and spruce you with special guest Monique A.J. Smith. Monique A.J. Smith IS The Leadership Strategist and AthleticPreneur ™. Monique A.J. Smith, is a Leadership Strategist that guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athletics Administration/Sports Business or the Marketplace. Smith, a Sports Management veteran of 30 p...
Restlessness
October 01, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBReady, set, REST! This episode is jam packed with gems on rest, self care and the wealth of medicinal properties of marijuana use for sleep & anxiety. This episode is LIT and features special guest Stacy Zeal, host of High On Self Care Podcast. As the CEO of MaryZeal.com and host of the High on Self Care Podcast, Stacy Zeal is on a mission to help women of color live their best abundant lives by creating a mindful cannabis practice. Cannabis literally changed Stacy’s life by becoming her o...
Harvest
September 07, 2021 15:08 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBDanielle and Cicely host the LAST live audience convo of 2021 as they chat deeply about 'planting seeds' and welcoming a season of harvest this Fall. What seeds are you planting this season? What are harvesting from now that started years ago? We were joined by former guest Priscilla Aguilar of Get Silly Creative to wrap our convo. Tune in! Danielle Meadows-Stinnett is a Graphic Designer, CEO, persistent cloud wanderer, 11 year owner of minority led digital branding firm @octanedesigns, bl...
Learn
August 02, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBAugust is typically that season of back to school. Fittingly so our theme of LEARN is on time with special guest Daree Allen Nieves! Daree is an award-winning technical writer, UX writer, speaker, podcaster, life coach, voice actor, author and court-appointed special advocate (CASA) in Virginia. She has also written three personal development books, and hosts the Kickin' it with Daree podcast since 2015. As a court-appointed special advocate (CASA), she advocates for youth in her local com...
Perspire
July 14, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBOur July podcast episode is themed Perspiration and our special guest Lisa Peranzo embodies every ounce of it. Lisa Peranzo has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has worked with a diverse population, including first responders, athletes and adolescents. Her experience in the fitness industry has also included working with clients to rehab from a variety of injuries, from spinal cord injuries and brain injuries, recovery from childbirth, sports related injuries as we...