Overshare: Honest Conversations with Creatives

In this bonus episode of Overshare Season 3, Working Not Working co-founder and CEO Justin Gignac [https://workingnotworking.com/9-justin] hosts a roundtable conversation with two senior recruiters from highly-celebrated companies. Lauren Ranke is the Director of Creative Talent at Wieden+Kennedy [https://www.wk.com/] and Chloe Harlig is the Senior Creative Recruiter at Squarespace [https://www.squarespace.com/]. Both companies recently received some well-deserved acclaim from Ad Age, with Wieden+Kennedy winning Agency of the Year and Squarespace winning In-House Agency of the Year. This recording is from a live virtual event that took place on May 7th. Lauren and Chloe discuss how their hiring approaches have changed during quarantine, why self-initiated work is more important than ever, how they continue to keep their eyes trained on the future, and whether remote work will become the standard. Our digital audience of creatives, many of whom submitted thoughtful questions that Justin relayed to the recruiters, left the conversation feeling better educated on the thoughts and considerations of those who bring them work. They also left more hopeful. Because Lauren and Chloe were both so generous with insights, we're excited to share the full conversation with the creative community. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks [https://www.instagram.com/oversharetalks/]) and Working Not Working (@wnotw [https://www.instagram.com/wnotw]) on Instagram. SHOW NOTES: Squarespace [https://www.squarespace.com/] Wieden+Kennedy [https://www.wk.com/] The United [https://theunited.workingnotworking.com/]

In the season 3 finale of Overshare, host Justin Gignac [https://workingnotworking.com/9-justin] sits down with Brooklyn-based photographer Jeremy Cohen [http://www.jermcohen.com/], who has received A LOT of attention recently. Like most of us, Jeremy has had a lot of time on his hands these past couple of months. He’s used this time to think, to look out his window, to cook naked, and to cook up a quarantine record for the most romantic gesture. From his balcony, Jeremy could see his neighbors’ roofs. He started photographing and filming all of the activity: yoga, working out, kite flying, book reading, and dancing. But one neighbor stood out. He waved to her from his balcony. She waved back. He then taped his phone number to his drone and flew it across the street to her. That meet-cute has snowballed into "The Quarantine Cutie" romance, which has since taken over the internet. Millions of people have watched videos of him sending the drone, asking her out, and showing up to their date in a human-sized bubble to practice proper social distancing. Jeremy has offered not only a great distraction for all of us, but a reminder of our shared humanity. He has a great perspective on these times, as well as the personal and professional effects that come with suddenly having half a million Instagram followers. In this conversation, Jeremy discusses the whirlwind nature of these past couple months, which included landing his first magazine cover for New York Magazine. And well-timed with Mother’s Day, Jeremy also discusses the impact that his mother, a Stage IV cancer survivor, has had on his work as well as his positive outlook on life. This episode will help you keep your head up in these times, which makes it a great finale to this season. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks [https://www.instagram.com/oversharetalks/]) and Working Not Working (@wnotw [https://www.instagram.com/wnotw]) on Instagram. SHOW NOTES: Jeremy Cohen ( Working Not Working [https://workingnotworking.com/21120-jeremy] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jermcohen/] / website [https://www.jermcohen.com/] ) Jeremy's first drone flirtation to Tori [https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DGTwiDA_b/] across the street Bubble Boy date with Tori [https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Pj59zj36R/] Jeremy's cover of New York Magazine [https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XJa6fjY8b/] Roof Culture During Quarantine (Part 1 [https://www.instagram.com/p/B_IM4oAjLV4/] & Part 2 [https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fW-nGD_f4/]) Enema of the State [https://open.spotify.com/album/652N05EcNH1a4bIlUixQE2?si=5pXyOLOuTySOoUVEtQIR8A] by Blink 182 Deja and Entendu [https://open.spotify.com/album/6vDiMhyfSnTn18OY99BSQX?si=09qXFQ_iSY2173cD-fjp7g] by Brand New "Take Me Home, Country Roads [https://open.spotify.com/track/39q7xibBdRboeMKUbZEB6g?si=30LaWUZkTHC-BSetWnr-yw]" by John Denver

Directing Duo Clarence "Coodie" Simmons & Chike Ozah, better known as Coodie & Chike, have so much infectiously positive energy and perspective from all their years in the business. We're thrilled to have them on this week's episode of Overshare. Coodie & Chike started collaborating in the early 2000s and got their big break directing Kanye West’s music video “Through the Wire,” followed by music videos for “Two Words” and “Jesus Walks." They had less than two days to put "Jesus Walks" together from scratch, making it nothing short of a creative miracle, not to mention a classic. Their recounting of that experience with host Justin Gignac [https://workingnotworking.com/9-justin] is a celebration in the art of scrappiness. Coodie & Chike went on to work with big acts like Pitbull, Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, and Mos Def. In 2007, they founded their own production company, Creative Control. They’ve since directed ESPN "30 for 30" documentary Benji, BET documentary Muhammed Ali: The People’s Champ, and just released A Kid from Coney Island about Stephon Marbury. In this episode, you will learn that not having the time or money or resources to make great work are just excuses. You’ll also learn that wherever your happiness is coming from right now, that’s what really matters. This conversation is packed with insights and endless positivity. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks [https://www.instagram.com/oversharetalks/]) and Working Not Working (@wnotw [https://www.instagram.com/wnotw]) on Instagram. SHOW NOTES: Coodie & Chike ( @officialcoodieandchike [https://www.instagram.com/officialcoodieandchike/] / @coodierock [https://www.instagram.com/coodierock/] / @cozah [https://www.instagram.com/cozah/]) Kanye West's debut album The College Dropout [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_College_Dropout] Chike's favorite craft cocktail bars - Dutch Kills [https://www.dutchkillsbar.com/], Dullboy [https://www.dullboybar.com/], Pegu Club [https://www.peguclub.com/flash/], Death & Co [https://www.deathandcompany.com/], Car Wash [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Wash_(film)] film Ernie Barnes' painting "The Sugar Shack [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-08-27/ernie-barnes-sugar-shack-painting-at-caam]" Bill Withers [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Withers] Artist Nina Chanel ( website [https://ninachanel.com/paintings-2018] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/NINACHANEL/] ) Coodie's favorite album as a teenager, LL Cool J's BAD [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigger_and_Deffer] Chike's favorite album as a teenager Big Daddy Kane's Taste of Chocolate [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taste_of_Chocolate] Coodie & Chike's videos for Kanye: Through the Wire [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvb-1wjAtk4], Two Words [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkFOBx6j0l8], Jesus Walks [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOHcW1uEjbg] Channel Zero TV [https://www.youtube.com/user/channelzerotv/videos] Pitbull "Culo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2N7POlWaEE]" music video Erykah Badu "Window Seat [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hVp47f5YZg]" music video Matt & Kim "Lessons Learned [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLaKE2eeeXM]" music video that inspired Erykah Badu Lupe Fiasco feat. Ed Sheeran "Old School Love [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVnu7zi0daY]" music video Benji [http://www.espn.com/30for30/film/_/page/benji] ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about Chicago hoop legend, Ben Wilson A Kid from Coney Island [https://akidfromconeyisland.com/] documentary about Stephon Marbury

Dr. Vivienne Ming is a theoretical neuroscientist, entrepreneur, author, and self-described mad scientist. She's been named as one of the BBC 100 Women in 2017, and as one of the Financial Times' "LGBT leaders and allies today". Dr. Ming co-founded Socos, her fifth company, an independent institute exploring the future of human potential. In her free time, she has invented AI systems to help treat her diabetic son, predict manic episodes in bipolar sufferers weeks in advance, and reunited orphan refugees with extended family members. Dr. Ming also speaks frequently on issues of LGBT inclusion and gender in technology. In this conversation with host Justin Gignac [https://workingnotworking.com/9-justin]., Dr. Ming talks about choosing a college major based on a coin toss, how her ultimate goal is to give the key note at Comic-Con, and why Dr. Ming sees creatives and the creative economy as an integral part of the future of work. Coming from someone who creates AI and Robotics, that’s pretty reassuring. In this episode, you will learn that the scientifically proven secret to a more successful and rich life is living with a sense of purpose, and in order to future-proof your career, one of the biggest skills you need is resiliency and a growth mindset. You'll also be armed with a whole lot of knowledge that you can drop in your next Zoom call with friends, family, or coworkers. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks [https://www.instagram.com/oversharetalks/]) and Working Not Working (@wnotw [https://www.instagram.com/wnotw]) on Instagram. SHOW NOTES: Socos Labs [https://www.socos.me/home] Dr. Ming's 99U Talk "Share Your Vision With the World [https://99u.adobe.com/videos/63706/dr-vivienne-ming-share-your-vision-with-the-world]" NOVA [https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/] on PBS Dr. Ming's home town of Monterey, CA captured in The Pastures of Heaven [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/186369.The_Pastures_of_Heaven] by John Steinbeck Roy Batty's final monologue [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIDlTGd7Y9U] in Blade Runner Westworld [https://www.hbo.com/westworld] on HBO Some of Dr. Ming's favorite cartoons: Bojack Horseman [https://www.netflix.com/title/70300800], Venture Brothers [https://www.adultswim.com/videos/the-venture-bros/], and Rick and Morty [https://www.adultswim.com/videos/rick-and-morty/] Dr. Ming's new entrance music: You Haven’t Done Nothin' [https://open.spotify.com/track/1inwt0v9a4ib9yS6Y4KsdM?si=SbKvyBtvQ32MXjetLOfpbg] by Stevie Wonder "I Built a Superpower to Treat My Son's Diabetes [https://www.aspenideas.org/articles/i-built-a-superpower-to-treat-my-sons-diabetes]" article by Dr. Ming "There is a Tax on Being Different [https://www.ft.com/content/1929cd86-3eb6-11e6-8716-a4a71e8140b0]" article by Dr. Ming James J. Heckman [https://economics.uchicago.edu/directory/james-j-heckman] - University of Chicago Article on the "Lost Einsteins [https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2017/12/innovation-income-chetty/547202/]" research by Raj Chetty Meta learning [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_learning] Socos.org [http://Socos.org] - Socos Academy

Charlie Engle [http://www.charlieengle.com/] is an addict who runs and a runner who writes. He’s authored a memoir titled Running Man and has given inspiring talks to CEOs, marathon runners, the United States Armed Forces, and at think tanks and conferences. Charlie's not just any kind of runner; he does ultra marathons that test his limits. Testing limits is kind of Charlie's thing. Sometimes it's intentional: he ran across the entire Sahara Desert edge to edge, which had never been done before. Sometimes it's accidental: he's been to prison, and also kidnapped at gunpoint in Kenya. Now, Charlie is about to attempt his greatest feat and become the first athlete to trek from the lowest point to the highest point on every continent. It's a fitting pursuit for someone who has experienced extreme lows and repeatedly bounced back with equal highs. Charlie’s life has been anything but dull, and the way he’s responded is similarly dynamic. Luckily for all of us, Charlie is an open book, and talks about all of his hardships and moments of perseverance with complete candor in this conversation with host Justin Gignac [https://workingnotworking.com/9-justin]. In this episode, you will learn how you are capable of so much more than you even know, and that there’s never the perfect time for anything. You just need to make a decision to commit and then figure out how to do it, which Charlie has done time and time again. Follow Overshare (@oversharetalks [https://www.instagram.com/oversharetalks/]) and Working Not Working (@wnotw [https://www.instagram.com/wnotw]) on Instagram. SHOW NOTES: Charlie Engle ( website [https://www.charlieengle.com/] / Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/charlieengle/] / Twitter [https://twitter.com/charlieengle] / Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/charlieengleruns/?fref=ts] ) Book Charlie just finished, The Night of the Gun by David Carr [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2509481.The_Night_of_the_Gun] Heavyweight podcast episode with Rob Corddry [https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight/n8hoed/] Running the Sahara [https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/running-the-sahara/umc.cmc.2b93nkqg7ox2ggg49sf2867zq] documentary film starring Charlie Charlie's memoir, Running Man [https://www.charlieengle.com/runningman] 5.8, Dead Sea to Everest [https://www.charlieengle.com/dead-sea-everest]- Charlie's next endeavor to trek from the lowest point to highest point on every continent Charlie's blog post recounting getting kidnapped in Kenya, One Bullet...One Goat [https://www.charlieengle.com/blog/2019/9/13/one-bullet-one-goat] water.org [https://water.org/] green.org [https://www.green.org/] – Charlie's new non-profit