A Year In Review

Terry Guy

Terry Guy has spent his career turning the art world's rules upside down — and he's not done yet. As the founder of Secret Walls, the global competitive art event that's redefined what it means to watch someone create, Terry has had a front-row seat to one of the most dramatic cultural shifts of our time: the moment graffiti stopped being a crime and started becoming a career. In this episode, he traces that journey from the guerilla marketing tactics he used to discover raw talent on the streets, to scouting the next generation of competitors through Instagram, to taking his boldest idea yet straight to the LA28 Olympic committee. He also pulls back the curtain on what makes Secret Walls team battles so uniquely compelling: strangers paired together, forced to strategize and co-create on the clock. It's a conversation about art, competition, community, and what happens when you refuse to let creativity stay inside the lines. Check out Secret Walls: https://secretwalls.world/ [https://secretwalls.world/]  Follow us on social media: @previewmediaintl @neverworkadaypodcast

Shantell Martin

On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Shantell Martin, a visual artist, performer, and cultural facilitator whose iconic line based work sits at the intersection of art, identity, and technology. From teaching at MIT Media Lab and NYU Tisch to collaborating with brands like The North Face, Tiffany & Co, and Vitra, Shantell has built a multidisciplinary practice rooted in exploration and play. Through her installations, performances, and global exhibitions, she continues to challenge how we think about creativity, storytelling, and self expression, empowering others to find their own line and path. Check out her work: * Website [https://shantellmartin.art/info/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/shantell_martin] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/shantellmartin] Follow us on social media: @previewmediaintl @neverworkadaypodcast

Tracey Baker-Simmons

On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Tracey Baker-Simmons — a pioneering producer and entertainment executive whose 25+ year career helped shape modern music video culture and reality television. From her early days in marketing at Warner Bros. and producing alongside Organized Noize, to creating iconic visuals with artists like Nas, Brandy, and Queen Latifah, Tracey went on to break new ground with Being Bobby Brown, one of reality TV’s most influential series. Today, she continues to lead as a showrunner and executive producer across film, television, and unscripted storytelling, with projects spanning A&E, Peacock, Hulu, Showtime, and Hallmark — building a legacy rooted in culture, access, and powerful narrative impact.  Check Out Traceys website: http://www.traceybakersimmons.com/ [http://www.traceybakersimmons.com/] Traceys Substack: https://substack.com/@tbakersimmons [https://substack.com/@tbakersimmons] Follow us on social media: @previewmediaintl @neverworkadaypodcast

A Year In Review

One year ago, Never Work a Day began as a search for fulfillment in work and grew into honest, generous conversations about creativity, community, reinvention, and moving forward when the world feels uncertain. In this special episode, we revisit favorite moments from the past year exploring world building, truth telling, designing people first systems, making space for joy, and using new tools (including AI) without losing our humanity. We close with a short guided meditation to reset, breathe, and return to yourself. Please follow the incredible guests featured in this episode, and thank you for listening. Featured: :56 Nickey Frankel – https://previewmedia.com/ 3:00 Noor Tagouri – https://www.noortagouri.com 11:08 Eleni Simos – https://www.thecleaneatingchick.com/ 12:45 Arana Hankin Biggers – https://www.thetravelagency.co Kanene Ayo Holder – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaneneayoholder 17:41 Paul Jun – https://pauljun.me 22:43 Mica + Noah Scalin – https://www.anotherlimitedrebellion.com/ 28:49 Atiba T. Edwards – https://www.brooklynkids.org 33:25 Solonje Burnett – https://www.solonjeburnett.com/ 36:15 Joe Lazer – https://www.joelazer.com 44:00 Emily Joffrion – https://www.emilyjoffrion.com 48:08 Amber Godfrey – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4npwdPXO4Vc 50:00 Marisa Löwenstein – https://marisalowenstein.com Follow us on social media: @previewmediaintl @neverworkadaypodcast

James Victore

In this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with legendary creative thought leader James Victore — the artist, designer, and renegade educator known for pushing people to live boldly and create with purpose. Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James has spent his career helping others find clarity, courage, and their true creative voice. From apprenticing under Paul Bacon at 23, to exhibiting at MoMA and the Louvre, to working with global brands like Adobe, MailChimp, Bobbi Brown, and The New York Times — James’ journey is a masterclass in choosing yourself and making a living doing what you love. We dive into his philosophy, his rebellious design ethos, his teaching years at SVA, his move to small-town Texas, and the dangerous ideas behind his life-changing book Feck Perfuction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone craving creative freedom, personal truth, and a reminder that your voice is your superpower. Learn more about James: https://yourworkisagift.com Instagram: @jamesvictore Follow us on social media: @previewmediaintl @neverworkadaypodcast