Social Studies Show
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA podcast exploring the relationship between advertising and activism. Using both methods to influence change in culture, mindfulness, and profitability.
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Social Studies Show: Episode 28- Fred Sands IV
September 18, 2023 11:22 - 57 minutes - 79 MBWelcome to another exciting episode of the Social Studies show! Today, we are thrilled to introduce our special guest, Fred Sands IV, an exceptionally talented Art Director and Graphic Designer hailing from the vibrant city of New York. Fred Sands, IV has an impressive background, having served as the Design & Production Coordinator at PAPER Magazine, where he honed his creative skills to perfection. But Fred's creative journey doesn't stop there. His personal work is deeply rooted in nostal...
Social Studies Show: Episode 27- Reggie Casagrande
August 14, 2023 23:29 - 41 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to Reggie Casagrande, an integrated marketing powerhouse whose expertise in brand development, strategy, and digital communications is nothing short of awe-inspiring. With over a decade of experience under her belt, Reggie has carved a unique path in the industry, leaving an indelible mark on culture, entertainment, and sports marketing. What sets Reggie apart is her incredible ability to breathe life into brands, effortlessly connecting the...
Social Studies Show: Episode 26- Amy V. Cooper pt. 02
July 25, 2023 12:46 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBThe second part of Amy V. Cooper's Social Studies Show dives into the details of the photography business. She gives a window to the perspective of creatives looking to get their work out to brands as well as working through the ethics of finding the right clients and partners. Amy brings over 25 years of experience in the photography industry to the show. She presents compelling insights in an effort to share her knowledge as well as invigorate thought on how the creative industry can imp...
Social Studies Show: Episode 25- Amy V. Cooper pt. 01
July 09, 2023 22:53 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this episode of the Social Studies Show we have AMY V. Cooper. Amy is a photography consultant, creative business mentor, marketing strategist, thought partner, and mindset coach with over 25 years of experience in the photography industry. She has worked as a photographer agent, advertising agency art buyer, and entertainment & magazine photo editor. Amy has hired photographers to shoot campaigns for companies like UPS, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. She’s represented and created winning bids...
Social Studies Show: Episode 24- Samira Jackson
June 05, 2023 14:30 - 53 minutes - 77.5 MBOn this episode of the Social Studies Show we have Samira Jackson - Account Executive at Art Machine in Hollywood, - Samira has made her way through the ranks working on award winning campaigns Like BlackKKKLansman with Gravillis and taking insights from Spike Lee. On her rise in the entertainment industry she navigated the career path at Leroy and Rose, Cold Open and Ignition. Positivity and culture are prominent themes of her personality whether she is traveling abroad or mentoring the ...
Social Studies Show: Episode 23- Toby Kaufmann
April 19, 2023 21:54 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBOn this episode of the Social Studies Show we have Toby Kaufmann - The Creative Director of the Facebook App. She is also the Creative Director of Pur·suit, a digital archive and deck of playing cards re-imagining Catherine Opie’s seminal work from the 90’s, in collaboration with artist Naima Green. In 2020, she curated a show of Naima’s work at Fotografiska in NYC. Before she moved west for Facebook, Toby was the Executive Director of Photography for Refinery29 where she led the brand's pho...
Social Studies Show: Episode 22- Keith Hodges
April 13, 2023 12:37 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBKeith Hodges' journey to fitness was an unusual one . He got his start by experimenting on himself and transitioned to working with weight loss clients. In this episode of the Social Studies Show he talks about the effects of advertising health within diverse communities and bringing that process to action through procedure in unique training methods. A graduate of Indiana University’s School of Kinesiology. Specializing in Functional Strength and Conditioning, Loaded Movement Training, Hype...
Social Studies Show: Episode 21- Sanja Komljenovic
March 14, 2023 21:45 - 1 hour - 119 MBSANJA KOMLJENOVIC Founder & CEO of ONA CREATIVE began her career in digital marketing with the Los Angeles Clippers and was recruited by Nike.The day after leaving Nike, they hired her as a contractor. This “accidentally” led to more collaborative work and the launch of her creative agency, ONA, developed with a focus on initiatives that move the world forward in women’s rights, sports, culture, and social good. Fast forward 7 years, and ONA has worked on purpose-driven campaigns with househ...
Social Studies Show: Episode 20- Terence Lester
February 25, 2023 04:15 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBTerence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the founder and Executive Director at Love Beyond Walls a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. He’s known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, CNN, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Morn...
Social Studies Show: Episode 19- Eric Tung
December 01, 2022 23:17 - 38 minutes - 56.1 MBAs Winter approaches we have an appropriate guest to discuss winter fashion and diversity in the marketplace. For this episode of the Social Studies Show we have Eric Tung CEO of Fera Ski Brand. A minority owned, female founded, LGBTQ+ led apparel company that is extremely rare in the outdoor space. Sharing a love of fashion and winter sports Eric and I developed a friendship as we are both on Snowsport Industry of America’s Board of Directors. Working through DEI and profitability Eric ...
Social Studies Show: Episode 18- Val Harvey
October 13, 2022 18:32 - 45 minutes - 66.6 MBVal Harvey shares her journey into the entertainment industry as a Hair and Makeup Artist working in Hollywood. Her clients are a who's who of the studios - Disney, ABC, FOX TV and HBO have her on speed dial. Her career in makeup ten years ago starting out at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills. Early on, Val has been sought out by celebrities, photographers and studios because of the high quality images produced through their collaboration. Along this journey she has witnessed advertising not re...
Social Studies Show: Episode 17 - Kortel Autrey
August 29, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBKortel Autrey is a Hollywood Stuntman that is on the rise! You’ve seen his work in Straight out of Compton, Bad Boys for Life, Gemini Man, Charm City Kings, Fast and Furious - Hobbies and Shaw, commercials, awards shows and music videos. This all comes from humble beginnings and the desire to create a better life. In this episode we discuss his journey originating in the inner-city of Los Angeles; South Central/Watts to working on feature films. He was exposed to bikes when he was 4 ye...
Social Studies Show: Episode 16 - Karin Kildow
August 25, 2021 23:04 - 54 minutes - 54.2 MBKarin Kildow has spent her career focused on helping professional athletes and mission-based brands leverage their social platforms to change the world and impact the causes they care about. Over the last 10 years, she has created social strategies for brands including Beyond Meat, UNINTERRUPTED/The Springhill Company, More Than A Vote, HBO’s The Shop, NFL, and Red Bull. Additionally, she consults personally with DeAndre Hopkins, Lindsey Vonn, PK Subban, and more to help them dri...
Social Studies Show: Episode 15 - Andrew Alexander King
August 01, 2021 23:19 - 57 minutes - 56.3 MBAndrew Alexander King is an African American Explorer but beyond climbing, surfing and diving he is investigating culture, business and philosophy in a unique way through his Between Worlds project. Fresh off his climb to Denali and our first in person interview for The Social Studies Show since the pandemic hit, Andrew shares his perspective of what the outdoors brings him (secret hint - joy, meditation and the occasional poem) and how nature can be more beneficial to people of color. He ex...
Social Studies Show: Episode 14 - Jeff Staple
July 26, 2021 17:50 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJeff Staple is the latest guest on the Social Studies Show. A creative visionary with work encompassing creative direction, fashion design, footwear design, and brand marketing. He has been a driving force in defining what streetwear is. If you aren’t aware of his podcast The Business of Hype you should be, it's one of the best marketing assets on the internet today. In this episode we will discuss the crossover between hip hop music and winter sports. The push of street style into performa...
Social Studies Show: Episode 13 - Angel Collinson
July 15, 2021 11:57 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBig mountain skiing icon Angel Collinson talks to our host Stan Evans about redefining boundaries and finding serenity in unexpected places. Her journey into the unknown goes beyond exploring remote slopes and venturing into being a catalyst, changing how women in winter sports are perceived and marketed. To round out all the excitement and adventure Angel dives into her depth of culture and character - talking loss, self realization and meditation. All the things that keep her whole and thr...
Social Studies Show: Episode 12- SIA Inclusion Panel
April 20, 2021 21:58 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis session will examine the importance of creating content that reflects and connects with diverse communities and how to build stronger connections through content. Moderator: Stan Evans, Stan Evans Photography and Social Studies Show Evans is a portrait photographer that has a deep passion for lifestyle, athletic and motorized imagery. He also directs and shoots video to tell a complete story. He hosts a podcast called Social Studies Show that explores the relationship between advertisin...
Social Studies Show: Episode 11 - Conrad Anker
February 27, 2021 01:40 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWhen you look up OG of climbing Conrad Anker’s picture is the dictionary. He’s been to the mountaintop as many times as MLK’s speech has been repeated. His accolades are fascinating and people really should Google them all, he was the team leader of The North Face climbing team for 26 years until 2018. In 1999, he located George Mallory's body on Everest as a member of a search team. He’s numerous articles for the American Alpine Journal and endured the arduous filming of Meru which went ...
Social Studies Show: Episode 10 - The Only Black Man In Alaska
September 24, 2020 01:05 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBAfter the cover portrait session with Russell Winfield, the First Black Professional Snowboarder, I sat down to have a frank discussion on the origins of my photo career and what it took to become the First Black Professional Snowboard Photographer. Some stories take place behind the lens and while I have spent so much of my time documenting winter athletes, it was finally time to shed a little light on my experiences in snow sports and photography. The editor for Snowboarder magazin...
Social Studies Show: Episode 09 - Peter Stark
September 07, 2020 23:34 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode we have Peter Stark, Executive Creative Director of A/V PRINT, the new print division at A/V SQUAD. Beneath the laid back exterior of one of my favorite spiritual gurus and a great mentor lies the heart of a creative powerhouse. Peter’s vision has driven print campaigns for movies and shows such as Game of Thrones, Joker, Wonder Woman, 13th, Spiderman, Jumanji and SAW to name a few. He’s worked with the biggest stars in the biz like Denzel Washington and Will Smith but always...
Social Studies Show: Episode 08 - Brendon Ayanbadejo
August 03, 2020 19:55 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode we talk with Brendon Ayanbadejo, Super Bowl Champ, 3 time Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Raven. As an NFL player, Brendon wasted no time in establishing himself as a leader in the locker room, through his role as Team Captain and NFL Players Union representative yet his tenacity off the field possibly eclipses his goals on the gridiron. On the SOCIAL STUDIES SHOW we discuss the NFL and NBA restarts in times of COVID. How he is working towards creating generational wealth fo...
Social Studies: Episode 08 - Brendon Ayanbadejo
August 03, 2020 19:55 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode we talk with Brendon Ayanbadejo, Super Bowl Champ, 3 time Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Raven. As an NFL player, Brendon wasted no time in establishing himself as a leader in the locker room, through his role as Team Captain and NFL Players Union representative yet his tenacity off the field possibly eclipses his goals on the gridiron. On the SOCIAL STUDIES SHOW we discuss the NFL and NBA restarts in times of COVID. How he is working towards creating generational wealth fo...
Social Studies Show: Episode 07 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt. 02
June 13, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies: Episode 7 - ASK A BLACK DUDE
June 13, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies: Episode 6 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt 2
June 13, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies: Episode 07 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt. 02
June 13, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies: Episode 06 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt. 01
June 09, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies Show: Episode 06 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt. 01
June 09, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies: Episode 6 - ASK A BLACK DUDE pt 1
June 09, 2020 18:02 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOver the past week I’ve had more phone calls, emails, texts, and DMs from friends, acquaintances and colleagues, than ever before in my life…. The overwhelming theme of these conversations was the difficulty of white America to understand the depth and severity of Racism. This is nothing new to me, as I have dealt with it my whole life. However, for certain people it’s as if the curtain has been pulled back to reveal a monster they never knew was there, or were simply willing to ignore. T...
Social Studies Show: Episode 04- Arturo Nunez
May 18, 2020 20:26 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB"In this episode of the Social Studies Show, Arturo Nunez of AIE creative returns to discuss brands and collabs that can provoke social awareness and authenticity. Engaging with customers, lending a voice to the causes and a positive way to monetize. He discusses why Bryan Stevenson is his hero and the humanity of his TED Talk inspired his own about working with Lebron James."
Social Studies Show: Episode 05- Arturo Nunez
May 18, 2020 20:26 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB"In this episode of the Social Studies Show, Arturo Nunez of AIE creative returns to discuss brands and collabs that can provoke social awareness and authenticity. Engaging with customers, lending a voice to the causes and a positive way to monetize. He discusses why Bryan Stevenson is his hero and the humanity of his TED Talk inspired his own about working with Lebron James."
Social Studies Show: Episode 04- Tony Weaver Jr.
April 18, 2020 19:21 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBTony has been honored as a History Shaker by Coca Cola, A Barrier Breaker by Marriott International, and received the Generation Titan Prize from Google.His work has been featured by NBC, Forbes 30 under 30, The Huffington Post, Inc. MAGAZINE, HelloBeautiful, EdSurge, and Quartz.He’s shared his message at SXSW, Columbia University, and San Diego Comic Con. Being open and vulnerable about his childhood experiences, Tony hopes to help EVERYONE find the hero inside.
Social Studies Show: Episode 03- Rebecca Feaman Williams
March 02, 2020 01:37 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode we talk with Rebecca Feaman Williams VP, Group Creative Director at Burrell Communications She has been creating award-winning, campaigns for variety of products and services for over 20 years. Her adaptive and energetic style has garnered numerous awards from the Association of National Advertisers, Ad Age as well as the Telly and Addy awards. She leads the vision and development of national campaigns for McDonald’s. In addition Rebecca previously assisted hip-hop mogu...
Social Studies Show: Episode 02- Stanley Evans
November 28, 2019 00:31 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode we meet with Colonel Stanley Evans –(Ret) in his current job as Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Oklahoma. As a career soldier and an educator we discuss the impact of Colin Kaepernick kneeling from a military service point of view and what ARMY as a brand means in the realm of marketing for someone who served over 30 years in the armed forces. It’s a frank look at a young man growing up in the1960’s, navigating the civil rights movement before he had right to...
Social Studies Show: Episode 01- Arturo Nunez
October 27, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBA podcast exploring the relationship between advertising and activism. Using both methods to influence change in culture, mindfulness, and profitability. In this episode we explore advertising, activism and the impact of global brands with a rare inside view from Arturo Nunez, who previously was CMO Apple Latin America and Vice President Global Marketing Nike Basketball. Arturo takes us into the process as we discuss Kapernick kneeling, phenomenons of technology such as the Iphone a...
Social Studies Show
October 27, 2019 23:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBA podcast exploring the relationship between advertising and activism. Using both methods to influence change in culture, mindfulness, and profitability. In this episode we explore advertising, activism and the impact of global brands with a rare inside view from Arturo Nunez, who previously was CMO Apple Latin America and Vice President Global Marketing Nike Basketball. Arturo takes us into the process as we discuss Kapernick kneeling, phenomenons of technology such as the Iphone a...