State of the Union

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State of the Union

Creative Workers Union Media Association

2 episodes

1 week ago

State of the Union is a podcast from the Creative Workers Union, created for designers, illustrators, and creative professionals who are tired of pretending everything’s fine. Hosted by Josh Horton—founder of Creative Workers Union—this show features honest, unfiltered conversations about the realities of creative work: the wins, the losses, the fear, the breakthroughs, and the moments that make it all worth it. No posturing. No highlight reels. Just real stories from people who show up, do the work, and still believe in the power of community. If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, overlooked, or on the edge of giving up, this podcast is for you. Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and how we move forward, together.

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Episodes (2/2)

State of the Union

Episode 1: Miné Day, Brad Hodgkiss, and Clinton Campbell of MUTI

In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Miné Day, Brad Hodgkiss, and Clinton Campbell — the partners behind MUTI, a Cape Town–based design and illustration studio known for its stunning range of styles, collaborative energy, and deeply human approach to creativity. They talk about how the studio formed through trust, friendship, and a shared vision — and how it grew organically into one of the most respected illustration shops in the world.

Together, they explore how collaboration can lead to exponential growth, how leadership and humility shape studio culture, and how craft, connection, and curiosity keep their work evolving. The conversation also digs into team dynamics, emotional intelligence, commercial versatility, the limits of AI, and why human connection still wins in a world chasing speed and scale.

If you're building a creative practice, leading a team, or trying to stay grounded in your work — this episode is for you.

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🎙️Podcast Credits

Presented by Creative Workers Union

Hosted by Josh Horton

Edited by Sydney Glahdoo

Artwork by MUTI

🔗 Relevant Links

MUTI Website: https://studiomuti.co.za

MUTI Wallpapers: https://www.creativeworks.co/greetings-from-seattle

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CWU Website: creativeworks.co

CWU Newsletter: creativeworks.co/newsletter

CWU Beta Member Sign Up: creativeworks.co/members

📖 Your Story

Got a story about your creative life—a win, a struggle, a breakthrough, or just a moment that captures what it’s like right now? 📩 Email us at stories@creativeworks.co

Include your name and location — we may feature it in a future episode.

📲 Follow & Connect

Instagram → @creativeworks

Threads → @creativeworks

LinkedIn → Creative Workers Union

🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen so you don’t miss future episodes.

2 weeks ago

52 minutes 50 seconds

State of the Union

Episode 0: Welcome

In this first episode, Josh Horton—founder of Creative Works and the Creative Workers Union—shares the honest story behind this podcast: why it took years to launch, what finally pushed him to hit record, and why real, unfiltered conversations about creative work are more important now than ever.

If you’re feeling uncertain, burned out, or just looking for something real, this episode is for you.

🔗 Relevant Links

Got a story about your creative life—a win, a struggle, a breakthrough, or just a moment that captures what it’s like right now?

📩 Email us at stories@creativeworks.co

Include your name and location—we may feature it in a future episode.

📲 Follow & Connect

Instagram → @creativeworks
Threads → @creativeworks
LinkedIn → Creative Workers Union

🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen so you don’t miss future episodes.

💬 Share this episode with a friend or tag us using #StateOfTheUnionPodcast

2 months ago

14 minutes 19 seconds