This Podcast has been created as a landing place for educators, entrepreneurs and everyday people who want more than clichés, buzz words and the echoes of common thought, but hunger for discussions beyond superficiality. We will explore paradigms, old messages and question answers that we have been given. We welcome you to the interviews and research of Conversations Below the Surface.
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To bring value to creatives throughout the advertising, editorial, and entertainment industry through interviews with individuals (i.e. art producers, art directors, photographers, assistants, publicist, photo directors, fashion editors, account managers, etc..) sharing their knowledge and practical experiences.
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Exploring the wisdom in seeing people as they are.Von Marcus Gentry
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This episode of Conversations Below the Surface, takes the excerpt "To be, or not to be" from William Shakespeare's play Hamlet and puts a twist on it for the listeners to begin looking at the influence of early conditioning in life and it's ripple effects going forward.Von Marcus Gentry
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CBS is where Marcus Gentry goes to the 5th level of inquiry to hold conversations that are below the surface level. Marcus will share in personal insights, examine paradigms, and engage podcasts guest as they together share stores and question the answers that have been told for so long. In this episode, Marcus explores the cost of leadership. Feat…
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This is a trailer for a new podcast by Marcus Gentry. Known in his circles as "Dr. Respect", Marcus sits down to give insight into the purpose of this new and exciting podcast series. We welcome you to the interviews and research of Conversations Below the Surface.Von Marcus Gentry
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#15 Not Letting Fear Drive Us - Marcus Smith
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This week I get to speak with Marcus Smith about his incredible creative journey as a freelance photographer. He has worked with several iconic brands in his 7 year career; Nike, Adidas, Apple, ESPN, Reebok, GQ just to name a few. Art has always been a part of his life, but photography was not something that he even knew could be a career until aft…
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#14 Doing It Different - Gentry Humphrey
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This week I get to speak with Gentry Humphrey about his incredible career at one of the most iconic brands ever, Nike - Jordan Brand. He was there in the beginning and has spent over 25 years doing it different making some of the most significant impacts on culture. He dreamed of being in the NBA as a kid, but that dream was not big enough because …
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#13 Pushing Through Resistance - Taj Tashombe, Cassidy Blackwell, Dhane Scotti, Daryl Butler
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An incredible talk with four dynamic creatives who have built a career pushing through resistance and are currently rockstars at Google, AirBnB, HP, and Oakland Athletics.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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#12 You Can Make Excuses, Or You Can Just Do It - Eddie Francis
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In this episode, Eddie takes us on his personal journey from janitor to successful radio personality and how he found himself working with some of the most talented people in the entertainment industry. Despite losing his job and overcoming an addiction to alcohol, he continued to preserve through even some of his most difficult times…
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#11 One Brick At A Time - Erik Umphery
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Sharing my journey from working in Corporate America to becoming a commercial photographer. The ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and challenges I've faced.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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#10 What Would Happen If I Was Shameless For A Year - Maya "Shameless" Washington
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This episode I get to speak with Maya "Shameless" Washington about her journey to becoming a successful creative. She never allowed others to define her story.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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#09 Jump & Develop Your Wings As You Fall - Elton Anderson
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This episode I get to speak with Elton Anderson Jr about his journey from Corporate America to becoming a successful creative/commercial photographer. His career is a series of twists and turns that continue to evolve and inspire others to live in a place of gratitude. Elton's mantra is a quote I love, "Jump and develop your wings as you fall".…
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#08 If It’s Your Life & it's Your Journey You Own It - Maurice Marable
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This week I get to speak with Maurice "Mo" Marable about his remarkable career and how he has been able to continue to reinvent himself. Mo has pivoted several times throughout his career always leaving his mark throughout his journey. Mo was first generation college student that had to tell his parents on two different occasions he was dropping ou…
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#07 Sell It, Account For It And Tell Stories About It With Daryl Butler
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This week I get to speak with Daryl Butler about his inspiring journey that started in finance to know working in marketing with some of the most influential brands and personalities in the world. Daryl's career has included stops at Boost Mobile, Nike, Jordan and now Director of Marketing at Beats by Dre. In this podcast, we discuss how he birthed…
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#06 I've Always Been Myself With Kendrick Reid
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This week I get to speak with Kendrick Reid about his incredible career and how being himself has allowed others to identify the confidence that he possess which made it easy for networks to trust him to launch major rebranding campaigns. We talk about is tireless work ethic and unique ability to build the right team to execute a networks brand str…
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#05 I Worked To Get Here - Kahlana Barfield Brown
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This week I get to speak with Kahlana Barfield-Brown about her journey from an intern living in NYC making $15 a day to becoming the fashion and beauty editor at large for Instyle Magazine. She shares so many stories about the grind and challenges she had to overcome to make it to where she is now.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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#04 What Is The Narrative I'm Creating For My Life
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This week I speak with Dhane Scotti, EVP of Global Business at McCann and he discuss his incredible journey from intern to EVP at one of the largest advertising agencies before turning 35. Dhane discusses diversity in advertising, the benefits of differentiating yourself, and looking at your life as a narrative you are creating.…
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#03 It Can't Be That Hard With Lori Hall
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This week I speak with Lori Hall, SVP of Marking at TVone and she provides an incredible amount of insight into how she was able to go from production assistant to SVP in only 12 years. She shares different challenges she’s faced, endless advice on trusting yourself and being open to pivoting when need. This podcast is jammed packed with gems and a…
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#02 If It Doesn't Keep You Up At Night With James Bland
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In this episode we will talk about how your success is not only connected to your skill set but also timing, signs that let you know you are on the right path, how to push through to the finish line even when you are discouraged and not being afraid to try things.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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#01 It's All About Relationships with Cali Capodici
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In this episode we will talk about overcoming challenges, the importance of mentors, building and valuing strong relationships, learning from a 14K mistake, and the need for photographers to be a triple threat to win jobs.Von Creatives Talk with Erik Umphery
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