In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss speaks with Kaho Yoshida, an award-winning director and animator with a special passion for stop motion and mixed media animation, based in Vancouver and represented by Jelly.

This episode includes:

* Kaho's experience working with representation through Jelly, including how the relationship formed and the benefits of having agency support as a woman of color in the industry

* The creation of her acclaimed personal short film "Tongue," inspired by her experience as an immigrant Asian woman in Canada and her complicated relationship with language and identity

* Her approach to mixed media animation, combining stop motion elements (like plasticine tongues and resin saliva) with 2D cell animation for both creative and practical reasons

* The challenge of self-funding personal projects while balancing commercial work, and how "Tongue" led to festival recognition including 25+ festival selections

* Her recent work on a YouTube Doodle featuring origami animation, and how personal projects help artists get noticed for commercial opportunities

* Insights into client education around stop motion production, the importance of detailed pre-production, and managing expectations around revisions

* Her talk at Playground Festival about overcoming imposter syndrome by exploring the question "Why me?" with curiosity rather than self-doubt

* The value of finding supportive communities like Panimation for underrepresented voices in animation

* Advice for aspiring animators: "Make something that you want to get paid to make, because people don't know that you can make that thing unless you make it"

HEADS UP! Monday Meetings will be taking a hiatus for the month of June and returning in July. We'll see you when we get back for SEASON 10!

Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from the motion design community!

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• ⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠

• Kaho's "Tongue" short
• Kaho's "Yoodle"
• Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss chats with Danni Fisher-Shin, an art director, animator, and illustrator who recently joined Apple after years of freelancing and studio work in Los Angeles.

This episode includes:

* Danni's career journey from studying fashion design to discovering animation and motion graphics at Otis College

* How Danni became known as "the Procreate girl" through her work with the digital art app, creating animations and teaching on Skillshare

* The experience of transitioning from freelance to a full-time animator role at Apple, following years of independent collaborations with the company

* Insights into Danni's creative process and how her Asian-American identity influences her artistic expression

* Stories about pioneering animation pipelines for projects with Apple and Scholar studio, including music videos for artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Maren Morris

* Danni's approach to selling physical merchandise at conventions and art fairs, creating a tangible extension of her digital artwork

* Thoughts on navigating burnout by switching creative mediums and maintaining a playful approach to making art

* Advice on finding your artistic voice by being authentic and creating work that reflects your true experiences

Next week we will have Kaho Yoshida an award winning director and animator, with a special passion for stop motion and mixed media!

Join us for our next Game Night, Wednesday, May 28th at 7PM Pacific/10PM Eastern on Discord!

Keep an eye out for this week's newsletter, and HEADS UP -Monday Meetings will be taking a break in June before returning in July for Season 10!

Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from the motion design community!

SHOW NOTES:

• ⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠
• ⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠
• ⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠
• ⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠
• ⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠
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• Ryan Summers on F9 w/ Vishal
• We Are Playgrounds
• Danni Fisher-Shin

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn sits down with motion designer EJ Hassenfratz to explore his journey from digital artist to creator of physical plushies and vinyl toys. 

This episode includes:

• EJ's evolution from broadcast graphics to motion design and 3D artistry, discovering Cinema 4D when it was first gaining popularity
• How making tutorials became an unexpected career path after preparing for a presentation at NAB
• The emotional journey of creating his first plushie based on his beloved dog Gus, and how it became a cathartic experience when his actual dog passed away
• Behind-the-scenes insights into toy production, from finding a reputable manufacturer to designing custom packaging
• The unexpected challenges of transitioning from digital to physical products, including order fulfillment, shipping logistics, and overcoming imposter syndrome
• How EJ's exploration of Japanese kawaii mascot culture influenced his character designs
• The importance of pushing through creative fears and taking action rather than waiting for perfection

Throughout the conversation, EJ emphasizes the value of community support and how the motion design industry has evolved to become more open and collaborative. He shares honest reflections about the mental barriers that delayed his physical product launch despite having completed the toy design and manufacturing a year prior.

Next week features an open discussion where listeners can bring questions or topics to the group.

Please subscribe to The Monday Meeting newsletter on Substack and/or via email -open call opportunities for listener spotlights, feature requests, and community participation!

Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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• Make Ship
• Shippo
• thebeastisback

This week, Mark hosts an open discussion covering a wide range of topics.

To join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!

This week we have guest, Marc Lawrence on to talk about how he utilizes Linkedin to find jobs and how motion designers can take advantage of it.

If you'd like to learn more or join in the calls, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

This week, Liam hosts an open discussion. We discuss building and keeping a community going, the rise of Clubhouse with motion design, our favorite music for working, and more.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org!
Links to things we talk about can be found at https://wwww.redding.com/r/MondayMeeting

This week, Liam hosts the call, and we start off as an open discussion talking about who is using Linkedin to get work, some wins that participants have had, and then how does a motion designer earn $200K/year without killing themselves in the process.?

If you'd like to learn more or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org, join our Discord server, or check out the subreddit.

This week, Mark hosts the call, and I (Liam) haven't had a chance to listen to it. I'm not really sure what was talked about...so surprise episode! Tune in and see!

If you'd like to join in a call, learn more, etc. head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org. We've also now got a Discord server back up and a subreddit to keep track of links, notes, etc. 

This week we have an open discussion that moves towards talking about what the job market is like right now for motion designers, the skills places are looking for, and is it time for the rise of the generalist? We also tangent a bit as usual and talk about some companies getting motion design right and how having a background in design is important. We round out the call with a few minutes of crypto talk.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to mondaymeeting.org!

This week, Liam hosts the call with Matthäus Niedoba from Anchorpoint to discuss new methods of project organization and how Anchorpoint can help creatives in any field. Matthäus gives a fantastic demonstration which had a lot of participants in the chat very excited.

If you'd like to learn more or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeetin.org

This week, Liam hosts the call and we have a general open discussion with a primary focus on moving towards working in the cloud instead of having the latest and greatest hardware locally. It's a pretty short call this week.

The next meeting we have Matthaus from Anchorpoint schedule to talk about file organization and the benefits of using Anchorpoint.

If you'd like to learn more, or join in, head to https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

This week, Torey Kervick hosts a discussion around the environmental impacts of CryptoArt. How bad is it? Is it worse than it seems? What are these businesses doing to offset their carbon footprint? What changes are being made to crypto as a whole to make it better for the environment? We discuss a lot of issues! If you'd like to read more about it, this is the article we reference throughout the call: https://memoakten.medium.com/the-unreasonable-ecological-cost-of-cryptoart-2221d3eb2053

If you'd like to join in or learn more about Monday Meeting, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week Mark host the call and discusses with participants how to handle being slow. Do you reach out to clients? Do you take the time to work on personal work? Both? Leave the industry? When you get slow at work or as a freelancer, there can be a lot of pressure on yourself and we discuss that.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn leads a community "Show and Tell" where motion designers share their off-screen creative pursuits and how these analog activities complement their digital careers. Check out our Show & Tell Showcase Page to see some of the photos from each presenter, and join our Discord to see the rest that were posted!

This episode includes:

• Matthew Hinman's journey into woodworking, from custom noodle boards to laser-etched gifts
• Agustin Eguia's exploration of Japanese woodworking techniques without screws or hardware
• Mollie Davis's seasonal creative outlets including block printing, polymer clay jewelry, and knitting
• Kons's creative integration of technology and craftsmanship in custom computer builds and festival lighting
• Vishal Varghese's rediscovery of analog film photography with vintage rangefinder cameras
• Sam J's improvisational origami techniques and 3D printing projects honoring his father's artistic legacy
• Discussions on how these tactile crafts provide meditation, focus, and creative rejuvenation

Next week features EJ Hassenfratz who will discuss his journey creating plushies and vinyl toys as we continue exploring tactile art as an escape from screen fatigue.

Be sure to sign up for the new Monday Meeting newsletter to stay updated on community events and member spotlights. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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This week we started the call with an open topic and quickly moved to talk about success. What is success to us? Why do we listen to other's definitions of success and not define it ourselves? How do we change our mindset? It got deep!

As always, to learn more or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have a brief discussion about client woes and dealing with poor project management. We also have our normal tangent topics that come up to and an overall enjoyable call.

If you'd like to learn more or join in, hit up https://www.mondaymeeting.org

We're back from our holiday break and we've got a lot to discuss. This week's call was an open discussion and we cover quite a bit.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, hit up https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This is our last call of 2020! We talk about our biggest wins and losses of the year, and not to toot our participants' horns, but it was super inspiring to hear so many great stories of triumph over hardships. From being laid off and losing loved ones to successful first-year freelance and being hired by dream employers. 

If you'd like to be added to the form Liam talks about in the beginning, it is available here: https://www.five-31.com/getagig

Whatever holiday you're celebrating, we wish you the best and thank you so much for your support this year! We'll see you on January 11, 2021! Happy New Year!

This week we had a participant request to talk about the best ways to course-correct during a project. How to not overproduce and burn out. Making sure communication stays high. The soft skills of being a freelancer or running a business that you can't just learn through a tutorial. Plus our normal open discussion shenanigans. 

To learn more, or join in, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have a reasonably lengthy call about the responsibilities we have as vendors/artists. Not overpromising and under-delivering. What does a day of work mean to people? Are you to be at your desk the whole day waiting for the client at all hours? Should you be able to work as you would in any situation? How are we expected to just turn on the creativity at any moment? Of course, general banter and tomfoolery as well.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Liam hosts an open discussion that turned to a talk about what deals everyone had gotten on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Nick Campbell and Chad Ashley from Greyscale Gorilla join us to talk about all things GSG! Mark hosts an open discussion and fields questions from the attendees.  There is some great info in there about the new GSG+ platform, new products and plugins, and much more.

If you'd like to participate or learn more, head over to mondaymeeting.org!

This week, Mark hosts an open discussion on the call. We talk about sending out estimates to clients and a variety of ways to do it. Afterward, we ask, "why doesn't critique happen in the industry?" Why do people get so offended by it? As an art form, why don't we have critics like other mediums?

If you'd like to participate or learn more, head over to mondaymeeting.org!

This week Mark tried to figure out, "what the f*ck is Crypto Art?".  There are a ton of new platforms selling crypto art selling works from big names from the digital art world.  And it seems like art collectors are starting to take notice.  Last week Beeple sold 3 pieces for $66,666 USD each.  Although people are starting to look into Crypto Art, it is still the Wild West.  Buyer beware.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host Jen Van Horn sits down with motion designer Luis Miranda to explore his journey into handcrafted satchels and embroidered patches, and how physical creative pursuits complement a digital career.

This episode includes:

• Luis's evolution from sports animation and TV production to freelance motion design
• The iterative process of learning to sew and create custom accessories and clothing
• How digital design skills transfer to physical crafting challenges
• Finding inspiration through tactile experimentation and geometric problem-solving
• The unique branding opportunities of custom-made accessories
• Balancing creative hobbies with professional motion design work

Next week features a special "Show and Tell" episode where listeners can showcase their off-screen creative hobbies and side businesses as we continue exploring tactile art as an escape from screen fatigue. Later this month, EJ Hassenfratz. will join to discuss his journey creating plushies and vinyl toys.

Be sure to sign up for the new Monday Meeting newsletter to stay updated on community events and member spotlights. Visit ⁠MondayMeeting.org⁠ for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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• Luis Miranda Website
• Luis Miranda Instagram
• Maxon Red Giant Webinar

This week we are joined by a special co-host, Torey Kervick.  Torey is a phenomenal motion designer from Chicago and has been using her skills and her spare time for activism, mainly with the Sunrise Movement.  This is a really well rounded discussion that will hopefully inspire artists around the world to use their creative talents for a good cause.

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we continue our discussion on how resumes, CVs and reels can get you a job.  Do they matter? 

To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we discuss how resumes, CVs and reels can get you a job.  Do they matter?  After looking at lots of reels over the past few weeks, Mark and Liam give their two cents on what makes artists stand out in their eyes.  We talk about if resumes/CVs are worth having, or if LinkedIn is good enough.  

To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, we discuss the echo chamber of the industry. How can we get more artists, lesser-known artists on projects or in front of people? Why do we always hear from the same people? The industry in the last 6-12 months has really taken steps to do better, but what else can we be doing?

To join in or find out more, head over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week Mark and Liam host the call as we field a question from Lukasz Parson about being let go from FT employment and transitioning to freelance. Participants chime in on what to talk to your significant other about, being honest, realizing it's going to be a roller coaster with wins and failures and a bunch of other really good stuff. George also takes a vote on a meme again...and...it goes as you'd expect. 

If you'd like to join in or learn more, head on over to https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week we have a conversation about how software may dictate your career path a bit. It's a bit 3D heavy, but we also talk about how for 2D motion designers, they really only have to worry about AE most of the time. We also introduced a new and quite random segment at the end of the call.

As always, you can join in or learn more at https://www.mondaymeeting.org.

Another Monday, another meeting! Except today is Friday if you're listening to this the day it got posted. We had a fairly general discussion about lots of things. Going around, calling on people. Mark and I (Liam) didn't take notes. We're doing this season pretty guerrilla-style, changing the rules as we go, and all that. Maybe some Bed, Bath, and Beyond was thrown in. I'm not sure if we have enough time.

As always you can find us everywhere on social through Monday Meeting or learn more and join in at MondayMeeting.org

Hey everyone! Welcome back from our Summer break. Liam here - I'm going to be honest with you, we talked about so much stuff this episode that I didn't really take notes, so I'm going off my memory. We discussed everything from Monday Meeting plans going forward to some business inquiries to just general shenanigans including pelicans. Pelicans...

Anywho, we're excited to be back and hope you are, too. As always you can find us everywhere on social through Monday Meeting or learn more and join in at MondayMeeting.org

Hey everyone! Monday Meeting (https://www.mondaymeeting.org) is getting ready for our 4th season starting up after Labor Day and looking to add additional hosts. You'd be hosting around once per month, either in open discussions, topical, with a guest of your choosing, project breakdown, or any other ideas you may have. We took steps towards more diversification at the beginning of last season, but would like to go even further with the upcoming season. POC/LGTQ+/etc. but also representation across disciplines, skill levels, and everything in between. If you or someone you know are interested in hosting or learning more, please reach out to info@mondaymeeting.org. And one last thing: Thanks everyone who has been a participant or listener the last couple of years. It has turned into more than we could have ever imagined and it's through your interactions with us through these calls or the emails we get that make doing these calls super rewarding.

This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. We have an open discussion about some business ethics and doing business as a freelancer, the end of season 3 and our upcoming summer break, and more! We will be returning to our regular meeting after Labor Day 2020.

If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout.

Make sure to check out our daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva welcomes Dr. Kacey Warren, who shares valuable insights on learning strategies, information retention, and cognitive processing in the motion design industry.

This episode includes:

• Understanding "far transfer" - applying knowledge across different contexts
• Why adults often struggle to retain information from tutorials
• Strategies for effective note-taking and active listening
• The limitations of multitasking and how it impacts creative work
• Breaking down complex information for better client understanding
• Structuring learning with the "What-Why-How" framework
• The importance of repetition and practice for skill development
• Building smart learning objectives to measure understanding

Next month's theme will be celebrating the off-screen artistic endeavors of our motion design community. Host Jen Van Horn will be talking with Luis Miranda next week about his journey creating hip bags and embroidered patches, branding, and when/if a creative hobby should become a side business.

Visit ⁠MondayMeeting.org⁠ for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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This week, Julie Craft hosts the call. We have an open discussion about not centering yourself, being anti-racist instead of "not being political", and more.

If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout.

If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. We talk about how the motion design industry as a whole can be exhausting. What can we do about it? How are people doing overall?

If you missed it, we've got a coupon code from Drop and Render for 20% off by using "MONDAYMEETING20" at checkout.

If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Mark Cernosia hosts an open discussion around what Mograph Mondays and the community at large can do better to give a voice and support POC. 

If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

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This week isn't a normal call. It can't be. It didn't feel right to try and ignore what is happening in the United States. We do our best to talk our way through what's going on.

If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

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This week, Julie Craft hosts the call with special guest Laura Porat. Laura talks about her background a bit, getting into political work, and what it is like to work on a prominent national campaign.

If you haven't checked out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

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This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. The call is an open discussion around choosing to be a generalist or a specialist. Is being in motion design specializing enough already? What about style? How do you choose what you want to do? And so much more...

If you haven't check out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

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This week, Mark Cernosia hosts the call. The call is an open discussion about how everyone is doing and dealing with the person/family sides of everyone being stuck at home. Setting boundaries at home and with clients, trying to foresee the next few months and more.

If you haven't check out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun, and general office atmosphere.

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This week, Caitlin Cadieux hosts the call. The call starts as an open discussion but quickly gets into missing all the great motion design conferences that have to be canceled or rescheduled as a result of COVID-19. 

If you haven't check out the website lately, we are now doing daily office hours from 9:30 AM ET to 5:00 PM ET. They're a great source of accountability, fun and general office atmosphere.

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This week, Julie Craft hosts the call. Julie and participants talk about when things happen that you can't control, like hardware failure or a client going off track with deadlines. We discuss everything from line items to mitigate risks to "panic pages".

During this time of so many working from home, we have been doing "sanity" check-ins and office hours. If you've missed the calls, but would like to connect with others to keep sane, keep an eye on our social media for announcements or reach out to learn how to get involved in these alternative calls. 

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This week we are joined by the teams from FITC and Sarofsky as they breakdown the FITC 2020 Titles "What You May Find".  We had an amazing turnout this week and the discussion and breakdown does not disappoint!  If you haven't seen the title sequence, check it out here: https://vimeo.com/409315526

We will be posting this meeting on our YouTube channel as well (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzS8X4CXnC4-U7gzTavEsoA/featured).

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In this episode of Monday Meeting, host EJ Brieva sits down with award-winning animator Donavon Brutus to explore creative identity, personal growth, and navigating imposter syndrome in the motion design industry.

This episode includes:

• Reflections on what drives artists to create, even in isolation
• The importance of identifying and challenging creative limiting beliefs
• How personal experiences like language barriers and bullying shape artistic perspective
• Finding balance between client work and personal artistic expression
• Strategies for making time for personal creative projects
• The value of disconnecting during mechanical tasks for mental restoration
• Building authentic connections in the creative community

Donovan's Creative Reflection Prompts:

1. If you were on a desert island, would you still make art? If so, what kind?
2. What specific part of your creative process brings you the most joy?
3. What are your limiting beliefs, and do you have examples of how they've been proven wrong?

Mark your calendars for an upcoming Maxon live “Falling in Love with Red Giant” webinar event on February 26th, featuring Jen Van Horn, Chad Perkins, and Michael Szalapski, exploring innovative 2D to 2.5 workflow techniques in After Effects, using Maxon Red Giant.

Join us next week as host EJ Brieva welcomes Dr. Kacey Warren for an in-depth discussion on learning strategies and creative skill development. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!

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This week, Liam Clisham hosts the call. We have a general discussion and check-in with everyone. We discuss what we're doing to continue finding work, how current projects are working out as clients get used to remote working, and a whole lot more.

During this time of so many working from home, we have been doing "sanity" check-ins. If you've missed the calls, but would like to connect with others to keep sane, keep an eye on our social media for announcements.

To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Mark Cernosia hosts the call. We breakdown what is happening with the SBA loans (EIDL and PPP) and how you as a freelancer can take advantage of them!  We are also joined by Tim Thompson of RevThink who drops some great knowledge. 

Also, during this time of so many WFH, we have been doing "sanity" check-ins. If you've missed the calls, but would like to connect with others to keep sane, keep an eye on our social media for announcements.

To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org

This week, Caitlin Cadieux hosts the call. We chat about how everyone is feeling, some Animal Crossing, how brick and mortar studios are adapting versus places with remote work already in place, general shenanigans, and more!

Also, during this time of so many WFH, we have been doing "sanity" check-ins. If you've missed the calls, but would like to connect with others to keep sane, keep an eye on our social media for announcements.

To learn more, get notes or join in, check out https://www.mondaymeeting.org