Sessions By Matte Black

You've done the legwork, now how do you get your brand in the spotlight? On this episode, we chat with Vicky Simmons, Founder of Mean Mail. Tune in as she chats her career + growth as an Art Director, how Mean Mail came to be, and her five elements to getting your brand noticed. Learn more about Mean Mail at https://www.meanmail.co/

Your next outdoor adventure just got easier thanks Happier Camper, the ultra-light travel and utility trailer. On this episode, we chat with Derek Michael - Founder of Happier Camper - about how he came to discover the company and the five ways he marries great design with great experiences. Learn more about Happier Camper: http://happiercamper.com/

What's happening in your inbox, or rather, the inboxes of your audience? On this episode of The Riff, our Director of Operations breaks down 2 simple MailChimp hacks that will put the email odds in your favor.

Since it's uprising a few years ago, the state of influencer marketing is constantly shifting. Tune in as Chelsea and Micah chat about said changes, how we've adapted to those changes in the industry, and how Matte Black leveraging influencer in a new and exciting way - via the Candid Network. Learn more about the Candid Network - https://www.candidnetwork.co/

Let's discuss values - specifically, brand values. Building these are easy, but how does one make sure to include them throughout the brand on the daily? Tune in as we chat with Chelsea Sonksen of Bossladies about translating brand values into the business, and cultivating a community that stands behind them. Learn more about Bossladies - https://www.bossladies.us/

Don't call it your standard stock photo site - Death to Stock concentrates on creating beautiful, unique imagery for creatives to use across their platforms. In celebration of our recent collaboration with DTS, we sat down with Founder David Sherry to chat the origin of the site, and his five tactics to building (and inspiring) creative communities. Check out our Shape Shift Report x Death to Stock collaboration in The Future Issue - https://www.shapeshiftreport.co/ Learn more about Death to Stock - https://deathtothestockphoto.com/

SHHHOWERCAP is putting the beauty basic back on the map in a way we haven't seen it before. Tune in as we chat with the Founder + Beauty Boss, Jackie De Jesu, about the roots of the brand and her five things to keep top of mind when turning a product from basic to noteworthy. Learn more about SHHHOWERCAP: https://www.shhhowercap.com/

Coast to Costa isn't your typical travel agency. The company focuses on curating experiences that encourage travelers to veer away from the tourist traps and live like locals. Tune in as we chat with the Founder, Andrew Tyree, about the roots of the agency and his five components for creating unique experiences around the world. Learn more about Coast to Costa: http://www.coasttocosta.com/

This is The Riff, where Matte Black sits down between SESSIONS to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, our Director of Operations talks about the idea of "momentum brands," and how emerging brands can set themselves up to be in that lane. Read the article in the latest issue of the Shape Shift Report: https://www.shapeshiftreport.co/articles/a-guide-to-establishing-brand-culture

Career building - how should one go finding their niche? On this episode, Miki Reynolds, Community Builder + Connector, breaks down her guide to foraging your own career path.

In line with our Impact Issue, we sat down to chat with a brand that's making an impact through their business. The Giving Keys exists to employ those transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles. Tune in as we chat with Brit Gilmore, President of The Giving Keys, about building the brand, the evolution of their products, and how they measure impact.

Let's take a minute to talk about data. On this episode of The Riff, Matte Black's Director of Operations gives a data guide for people who may not be experts in the area. Tune in for a breakdown of three simple steps that will help you acquire insights about your customers.

What does it take to open a hospitality business in a bustling city? Our friend Cyndi Ramirez is here to share her insights. On this episode, we chat with Cyndi about her recent business Chillhouse, a salon and coffeeshop hybrid in NYC. Tune in as we chat her career history, opening Chillhouse, and her 5 tactics for building a fruitful business. Learn more about Chillhouse - http://chillhouse.com/ About Cyndi Ramirez - https://www.instagram.com/cyndiramirez/

This is The Riff - a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, Matte Black Founder + Creative Director, Chelsea Matthews, talks about taste levels - making sense of what taste is, how to define your own, and a few key questions to ask yourself when approaching the topic of taste.

Forgo the vitamin aisle. Care/of is the brand that let's you build daily vitamin packs made to suit your needs. Tune in as we chat Craig Elbert, Care/of's Founder, about their beginnings and the five non-negotiable factors that the team vowed to keep while building the brand.

This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, Micah chats about the 1 year anniversary of the podcast - our challenges, points of differentiation, and our game plan for the next year.

In a time when "farm to table" is a staple phrase for most restaurants, how do you stand out from the crowd? Tune in as we chat with Christina Wong - Director of PR and Brand Expression at Tender Greens - about the history of the brand, crafting unique stories, and what's in store for Tender Greens.

This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we discuss music festivals - how they've evolved, how brands have participated in the past, and how to be strategic about participating in the music festival mayhem.

Behind every impact story, there is a strategy. Enter Picture Motion, marketing and advocacy firm for issue driven films. Tune in as we chat with Founder Christie Marchese about the company, the strategy behind truly making an impact through storytelling, and the importance of issue-driven films in this day and age. Learn more about Picture Motion:http://www.picturemotion.com/

This is The Riff, a podcast where Matte Black sits down between Sessions to chat about industry happenings and creative musings. On this episode, we chat about the gig economy - it's highs, lows, and it's future.