In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about developing creative side projects, scaling passion projects into sustainable income streams, and navigating the challenges of marketing creative work.
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• Authenticity over perfection: Why unpolished, spontaneous content often performs better than highly-produced work—raw material feels more accessible and relatable to audiences
• Marketing as the real challenge: Success depends less on quality and more on how many people see your work and understand its value through consistent visibility
• Interactive audience engagement: Creating opportunities for audiences to participate in the creative process builds investment and community (like livestreaming with chat-controlled elements)
• Strategic scaling decisions: Planning ahead for what happens if a side hustle becomes too successful, including when to delegate, hire help, or sell to focus on creative work rather than logistics
• Platform strategy considerations: Understanding niche-focused social platforms and how different content types perform across Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and emerging platforms
• Licensing and copyright protection: Navigating intellectual property concerns in an AI-saturated landscape, including basic protections like timestamped documentation and understanding what can’t be copyrighted
Upcoming Schedule:
• No meetings for the rest of December and throughout January 2026—Monday Meeting returns in February
• Discord remains open for community connection during the break
• Seeking volunteers for hosting, video editing, social media, and content planning roles
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In this open discussion episode, host Sam J leads conversations about AI's role in creative work, NFT technology's potential future, content creation strategies, and live streaming.
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Host Sam J leads an interactive session exploring creative exercises to unlock new thinking patterns.
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We'll be continuing our "Creative Inspiration" theme next week!
Open call for 2026 hosts and volunteers—reach out via Discord if interested in contributing.
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In this open discussion episode, host Sam Judelson leads conversations about personal creative spaces, inspiration sources, and community resilience.
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In this episode, host Jen Van Horn welcomes Hayley Akins, founder of Motion Hatch, to discuss business systems, client relationship management, and social media strategies that help motion designers build sustainable freelance careers.
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In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads a candid conversation about navigating challenging client relationships on pro bono projects!
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Open call for volunteers: Monday Meeting is seeking hosts and behind-the-scenes help for 2026
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In this episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss welcomes Jake Bartlett, and they discuss his journey from motion designer to educator, his latest course launch, and his embrace of AI tools for creative work.
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In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn chats with community members sharing Halloween stories, Adobe MAX updates, professional wins, and seasonal projects.
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In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn leads a conversation about self-identity, authenticity, and the pressures motion designers face to mask their true selves, with insights from Kendall Hotchkiss, Lee Smalt, Moe Murdock, Sam J, Landon X. Jenkins, and Cameron Butterfield.
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Next week: Open discussion format for November planning
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In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt shares insights from his experience as a Minnesota State Arts Board grant reviewer and leads conversations about funding creative projects, film festival submissions, and navigating AI's impact on independent artistic work.
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In this open discussion episode, host Kendall Hotchkiss leads a conversation about participating in and organizing art and design challenges, from daily prompts like Peachtober and Inktober to collaborative projects and personal growth experiments.
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Game Night: Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30pm Pacific - Gartic Phone returns! Meet us on our Discord!
Help Wanted:
Monday Meeting is looking for volunteer hosts for upcoming episodes, as well as volunteers to join the team with editing, social media, and other tasks. The team is also planning to create a comprehensive 2025 challenge calendar and welcomes suggestions.
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In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt and guest Austin Saylor (freelance motion designer and creator of Project 200K) explore practical strategies for networking, building community, and connecting authentically in the motion design industry.
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Monday Meeting is looking for volunteer hosts for November and December episodes, as well as volunteers to join the team to help with editing, social media, and other tasks!
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In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Amy Sundin Unger, Executive Director of Gunner School, about building accessible motion design education and fostering community connections, with Camp MoGraph recaps from Jen, EJ, Kons, and Moe.
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In this episode, host Lee Smalt interviews Alicia Allen (formerly Alicia Reece), co-founder of Nice Moves Minnesota and head of operations at Modular, for an in-depth look at building and sustaining creative communities.
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Nice Moves webpage: https://nicemoves.org/
NM Discord: https://discord.gg/X2TRASPkv8Modular webpage: https://www.modularstudio.tv/
Foreign Fauna webpage: https://foreignfauna.com/
Tally: https://tally.so/
Zapier: https://zapier.com/
Make: https://www.make.com/
In this open discussion episode, host Lee Smalt leads conversations about community building, professional boundaries, and the role of AI in creative work, with contributions from EJ Brieva, Kendall Hotchkiss, Moose, and Sam J.
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In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn is joined by regular contributors Kendall Hotchkiss and Lee Smalt for a wide-ranging conversation covering branding strategies, community building, and creative industry trends.
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Next month, Lee Smalt will host episodes focused on community building, exploring the technical and strategic aspects of creating engaged communities with insights from industry leaders who've successfully built and managed creative communities.
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In this final episode of the anonymous stories series, host Jen Van Horn is joined by mystery co-host Luis Miranda to share more listener submissions and Reddit finds covering everything from LinkedIn hypocrisy to cash payments gone wrong.
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Join us next week for an open discussion! Bring your questions about the motion design industry, career advice, tools, or anything else you'd like to discuss with the community.
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn is joined by mystery co-host Donavon Brutus to share more anonymous stories from listeners, covering everything from compliance nightmares to creative misunderstandings.
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Send us your anonymous motion design stories for next week! Whether they're client horror stories, funny mishaps, positive collaborations, or industry insights - we want to hear them all. Submit with our form link here!
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn is joined by co-host Sara Wade to read and discuss anonymous stories submitted by listeners, plus some relatable tales found on Reddit.
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The conversation explores everything from setting professional boundaries and staging feedback rounds to recognizing when it's time to walk away from clients or jobs - even when the situation isn't entirely black and white.
Keep the anonymous stories coming for more episodes this month! Whether they're crazy client tales, positive collaborations, funny mishaps, or industry insights - we want to hear them all. Submit at: https://form.jotform.com/251874068207057
Join us for our monthly Game Night, playing Gartic Phone NEXT WEEK on Wednesday evening, August 13th! More details on our Discord server!
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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva leads a discussion about the most valuable career advice community members have received throughout their motion design journeys.
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Submit your anonymous motion design stories for next month's episode! Whether they're client horror stories, heartwarming collaborations, or industry insights - we want to hear them all. Submit at: https://form.jotform.com/251874068207057
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