In this exciting episode of "Adventures In Design," hosted by Mark Brickey, we welcome a special guest, Mark's longtime friend and co-founder of La Honda Records, Connie Collingsworth. Tune in to discover the inspiring journey of a rock poster legend who transitioned into the music industry. In the first segment, Mark celebrates Connie's triumph as an album she designed for an artist she helped break finds its place in the prestigious heart of downtown Nashville, with none other than Post Malone himself showing support by sporting their T-shirts. It's a testament to dreams coming true and genuine happiness for a friend's success. Segment two explores the unexpected parallels between being an NFL quarterback and the life of a designer. Mark and Connie share insights on how these seemingly different roles share common threads of strategy, teamwork, and creativity. Lastly, as one of the toughest women in the industry, Connie lends her unique perspective in the final segment, discussing the buzzworthy Barbie movie. Join us for a captivating conversation that delves into dreams realized, the art of design, and an intriguing take on a cultural phenomenon. To access the full episode and support the content, join the Circle of Trust at https://aid.network/. Your support fuels the adventures in design and creativity that Mark Brickey brings to your ears.

Today we sit down with Tyler Tolson, founder of Denik, a widely successful stationery company focused on storytelling and collaboration to find its market share and fanbase. If you are stuck trying to get started, let Tyler and Brickey push you over the starting line!  Join Mark Brickey and Lincoln Design Co At Into The Woods Creative Conference: https://intothewoodscon.com/ Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes of Adventures In Design, where we'll help you turn your daydreams into your day job! Subscribe To Adventures In Design Today! Are you tired of missing out on the full conversations and valuable insights shared on Adventures In Design? Upgrade to our Circle of Trust and gain access to over 1600 podcasts and workshops. As a member, you'll be able to hear the entire conversation and get more in-depth information to help manage your freelance, small business, or career. Plus, you'll have access to exclusive bonus content and get to enjoy even more good times and laughs with the AID community. Don't wait. Sign up for the Circle of Trust today and take your listening experience to the next level! https://aid.network/

Today, Adventures in Design begins its "Into The Woods" month by featuring Johnny Schillereff, a prominent skateboard entrepreneur who established Element Skateboards, discovered Bam Margera, and contributed to the development of Team USA Skateboarding in the Olympics. Even if you can’t ollie, this episode will make you feel like you kick-flipped. Join Mark Brickey and Lincoln Design Co At Into The Woods Creative Conference: https://intothewoodscon.com/ Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes of Adventures In Design, where we'll help you turn your daydreams into your day job! Subscribe To Adventures In Design Today! Are you tired of missing out on the full conversations and valuable insights shared on Adventures In Design? Upgrade to our Circle of Trust and gain access to over 1600 podcasts and workshops. As a member, you'll be able to hear the entire conversation and get more in-depth information to help manage your freelance, small business, or career. Plus, you'll have access to exclusive bonus content and get to enjoy even more good times and laughs with the AID community. Don't wait. Sign up for the Circle of Trust today and take your listening experience to the next level! https://aid.network/

When Ambition Becomes Counterproductive an episode that explores Brickey's personal downsides of excessive ambition and how he's trying to strike a balance between setting goals and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. To hear the daily exclusive podcast Black Book, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/

Notable changes that took place at Designercon 2022 with DCON founder Ben Goretsky. Brickey breaks down how to how to take your business and customers into web3 and should your studio do dcon next year? To hear part two of today’s episode and 1600 other episodes, join the Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/ 

Huck Gee is back, and what do you know, he’s announcing another significant life move yet again. An episode that’s either fascinating or inspiring, depending on where you are, but an episode you don’t want to miss. Join The Circle of Trust today at https://aid.network/ to hear part two of today's episode and 20 other episodes featuring Huck Gee in our collection of over 1500 podcasts. 

Five hundred twenty episodes ago, Brock Otterbacher, former director of toys and collectibles at Mondo, joined Adventures In Design, sharing his knowledge in toy manufacturing. Today, he joins us to talk about his new business, Ghost X Ghost, an apparel and collectible company he’s starting up. A great conversation about starting over and redefining your ego, expectations, and results. 

OKpants has a new set of wheels and a new attitude.

A quick update on the future of AID and Mark & Connie talk about how today’s thirty minute dramedy has replaced what was once the 1990s indie film.

Jake Paul, real-life villain or master performance artist? The NFL ProBowl is a joke, but the print-on-demand of the NFL is not. Trump vs. Desantis is the battle we're here to see. Grand Theft Auto buys FarmVille and makes a BIG statement on the economics of mobile gaming. Lastly, if you were 22 or 12 in 2022, would you do it the same way you did it back then?  To Hear Part Two of Today's Conversation and 1480+ Other Full Episodes of Adventures In Design, Join The Circle of Trust at https://aid.network/

Connie gives us a Bowling Green, Kentucky update after the crazy tornadoes ripped through her hometown right before our last conversation. Connie shows up with her Top TV Shows That Premiered In 2021. In the Circle of Trust, Brickey shares the drama of Tanacon, a failed social media event, and makes everyone aware of a new podcast that's coming that has a very clear mission of mental health.   To Watch Today's Podcast And To Hear Part Two of Today's Conversation and 1460+ Other Full Episodes of Adventures In Design, Join The Circle of Trust at https://aid.network/

You may remember that 56 episodes ago on Adventures In Design 1426 released September 8, 2021 Brickey interviewed Carl about her getting COVID and getting stuck in Maine. Now the roles have reversed and Carl is taking over Adventures In Design and interviewing Brickey about his Christmas Quarantine.

A talk with Tristan Eaton about how he manages his clients and projects to keep creating the types of projects that afford him the ability to do whatever he wants. A great lesson from one of the masters about how to negotiate with clients to makes sure you’re getting what you need the most, a chance to do you!  To Hear Part Two of Today's Conversation and 1450+ Other Full Episodes of Adventures In Design, Join The Circle of Trust at https://aid.network/

Interview with legendary skateboarder Steve Caballero.

Visual artist Gary Baseman shares his story of creating his art movement called pervasive art, which Brickey refers to as Prediction of Art. To Hear Part Two of Today's Conversation and 1460+ Other Full Episodes of Adventures In Design, Join The Circle of Trust at https://aid.network/