Caffeinated Mornings
Caffeinated Mornings
Podcast Description
Caffeinated Mornings is a monthly speaking series that focuses on a individual creative or group.Our format is a short, intimate discussion, where the themes can range from work approach to personal interest followed by a q and a with the audience. The event showcases photographers, designers, videographers, coders, architects and is held the first Friday of every month in Boulder, Colorado.Why this show?There are plenty of Meet-ups and access to lynda.com tutorials, this is the story behind the making, not how to make, this regularly occurring event brings creatives, business types, artists, etc. together to share insight, commonality and inspiration.Your hostCaffeinated morning ran for almost 7 years, before the pandemic put many of our favorite things on hold. The show is hosted by graphic designer and founder of the event, Jay Ferracane. With over 25 years of experience, Jay honors the value of design in all things, and thinks that titles and narrow views within the creative profession are overrated. In addition to teaching at the University Of Colorado, he runs his own design consultancy, Angry+Bovine. If you were to ask him why the show exists, he would say “to share the experiences of creatives from varied backgrounds to inform, inspire and encourage the creative community as a whole to keep making and doing.”LocationTo visit us live, doors open at 9:00 am at 1304 Walnut Street B3 on the first Friday of every month. Show starts at 9:30. Follow along on Instagram @caffeinated_mornings to stay up to date.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to creativity, personal journeys, and professional insights. Episode topics vary widely, covering subjects such as community building from Tran Nguyen-Wills, innovative brand storytelling from John Kieselhorst, and the intersection of design and environmental issues with Andrew Barker. Each discussion offers insights into the creative process, career evolution, and the influence of personal experiences on professional practice.
Caffeinated Mornings is a monthly speaking series that focuses on a individual creative or group.
Our format is a short, intimate discussion, where the themes can range from work approach to personal interest followed by a q and a with the audience. The event showcases photographers, designers, videographers, coders, architects and is held the first Friday of every month in Boulder, Colorado.
Why this show?
There are plenty of Meet-ups and access to lynda.com tutorials, this is the story behind the making, not how to make, this regularly occurring event brings creatives, business types, artists, etc. together to share insight, commonality and inspiration.
Your host
Caffeinated morning ran for almost 7 years, before the pandemic put many of our favorite things on hold. The show is hosted by graphic designer and founder of the event, Jay Ferracane. With over 25 years of experience, Jay honors the value of design in all things, and thinks that titles and narrow views within the creative profession are overrated.
In addition to teaching at the University Of Colorado, he runs his own design consultancy, Angry+Bovine. If you were to ask him why the show exists, he would say “to share the experiences of creatives from varied backgrounds to inform, inspire and encourage the creative community as a whole to keep making and doing.”
Location
To visit us live, doors open at 9:00 am at 1304 Walnut Street B3 on the first Friday of every month. Show starts at 9:30. Follow along on Instagram @caffeinated_mornings to stay up to date.
GeezerCreative.com Welcome John Kieselhorst, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Geezer, a bold new agency challenging the outdated conventions of youth-obsessed marketing. Our discussion explores John’s creative career, his innovative approach to brand storytelling, and how he’s shifting the focus of advertising.
With a rich background in design, advertising, and brand strategy, John has spent years shaping compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences. At Geezer, he’s on a mission to redefine how brands engage with all audiences. His work is not just about marketing; it’s about rewriting the industry playbook to reflect real cultural and economic shifts.
If you’re curious about how brands can stay relevant in a changing consumer landscape—and why the “goldmine” of 50+ consumers is the future of marketing—this conversation promises to be both eye-opening and inspiring.
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