Ignite Creativity. Elevate Design. Shape the Future.
Welcome to the Graphite Pro Podcast, the go-to space for visionary creatives, designers, and innovators seeking inspiration, strategy, and deeper conversations about the creative process.
Rooted in the Creator brand archetype, Graphite Pro is more than a podcast—it’s a movement that champions creativity as a force for transformation. Whether you’re a designer, artist, storyteller, or entrepreneur, each episode delivers thought-provoking discussions, expert insights, and practical takeaways to fuel your craft and career.
Expect conversations with industry leaders, deep dives into design thinking, and explorations of how culture, technology, and creativity intersect. From pushing the boundaries of artistic expression to reimagining the future of design, Graphite Pro is where creative minds come to grow.
Join us as we redefine creativity—one episode at a time.
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Send a text What if hosting wasn’t a performance but a practice of care? We open up about creative living and flip the script on “entertaining” by focusing on simple, human gatherings that make people feel seen—no perfect home or chef-y spread required. From a last‑minute hang with wings and champagne to the guilt of unfinished projects and messy walls, we show how connection beats perfection every time. We dig into why inviting people over feels hard now: burnout, budget stress, caregiving,...
31 Jan 2026
Holding Steady When The World Tilts
Send us a text Sirens in the headlines, snow in the streets, and that low-grade hum of anxiety—yet we still have to make breakfast, answer emails, and figure out who we want to be. We open up about a week shaped by national strikes, immigration fear, and the relentless churn of news, and we ask a simple but urgent question: how do we keep living creatively when the ground won’t stop moving? We start with the anchors that hold: music before media, incense before inbox, water before coffee, a ...
19 Jan 2026
Your Laptop Isn’t A Third Place, Sorry
Send us a text We dig into how third places — beyond home and work — shape creative lives, community ties, and everyday joy. From bookstores and gardens to restaurants, retreats, and our own living rooms, we map what makes a space feel safe, human, and alive. • defining third places in 2026 and why they matter • analog habits, dry-January resets, and meeting IRL • bookstores, libraries, gardens, and record stores as daydream zones • restaurants as cultural anchors and economic engines • hote...
28 Aug 2025
Kinfolk Energy: Giving A Little Piece Of Yourself
Send us a text Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt at home? That invisible but palpable sense of belonging isn't accidental—it's what we call "kinfolk energy," and it's at the heart of creating communities that nurture us in ways that transcend blood relations. In this intimate conversation, we unpack our 21-year journey of building sacred spaces across multiple cities. From our first home off Bankhead in Atlanta to our Brooklyn apartment and art studio in Red Hook, to our...
23 Jun 2025
Introducing The Maroon Life Podcast: Pilot Your Living
Creative couple Adrian Franks and Nicole A. Taylor explore how treasured objects and intentional spaces reflect personal history and shape one's identity in their debut episode.
1 May 2025
When Makeup Meets Code: How Tech is Disrupting Beauty and Beyond
Send us a text The creative industry is experiencing a seismic shift as beauty brands hire more engineers than makeup artists and traditional retail stores get disrupted by digital-first competitors. This transformation represents the convergence of the creative and technical worlds, requiring new approaches to design and business. • Bold Hue's groundbreaking personalized foundation device scans skin tone and creates custom makeup on demand • Fast fashion retailers like Forever 21 are being ...
12 Apr 2025
Blak Magic: Sylvia Harris's Design Revolution
Send us a text Creativity meets social justice in this powerful exploration of Sylvia Harris's groundbreaking work in the design world. We dive deep into the life and legacy of a woman who transformed how millions of Americans interact with essential information systems, from ATMs to the U.S. Census. Born in Richmond, Virginia during the era of desegregation, Harris drew from her personal experiences navigating exclusionary systems to pioneer what she called "public information design." Her ...
18 Mar 2025
Design Uncle's Guide to Surviving the AI Revolution in UX
Send us a text Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the design industry, and this episode of Graphite Radio takes you on a deep dive into the tools and trends shaping our future. Your Design Uncle breaks down UIzard, an emerging AI tool that transforms hand-sketched ideas into interactive prototypes, and examines Figma's new AI Beta that promises to streamline workflows while enhancing collaboration. Beyond tools, we explore Spotify's ambitious move into video podcasting with pote...
6 Mar 2025
Blak Majik - Design Dreams: The Legacy of Chuck Harrison
Send us a text Enter the world of design innovation with our exploration of the incredible legacy of Charles “Chuck” Harrison, a true pioneer in industrial design. Born in Louisiana, Harrison broke both creative and societal boundaries, redefining the everyday objects that fill our lives. Through his transformative designs, including the first plastic trash can and an iconic redesign of the Viewmaster, Chuck became a critical figure in American consumerism and corporate history. His journey i...
24 Feb 2025
BlAK MAJIK - The Art of Aaron Douglas
Send us a text Unlock the transformative power of art with our exploration of Aaron Douglas' groundbreaking journey in African-American modernism. Promising a deep dive into the creative landscape of the Harlem Renaissance, you'll learn how this master artist wove together modernist design and African symbolism to redefine Black identity. As we highlight his path from Topeka, Kansas to the cultural epicenter of Harlem, discover how his collaborations with figures like German artist Renaud Ree...
11 Feb 2025
I be DAM: Rethinking Creativity
Send us a text The podcast takes listeners on a journey through the transformative changes in AI, retail technology, and digital art. We discuss how Deep Seek is revolutionizing the AI landscape, CVS’s endeavors to innovate retail practices, and The Met's integration of blockchain technology to enhance art engagement. • Deep Seek's cost-efficient large language model challenges traditional AI approaches • CVS tests smartphone unlocking technology to improve shopping experiences&n...
24 Jan 2025
When To Pivot
Send us a textIn this episode, we’re diving into the latest industry shake-ups, tools for professional growth, and the power of connections in driving innovation. Here’s what’s on the agenda:In the News:Shutterstock and Getty Unite: A deep dive into the potential merger of these visual media giants—how it could reshape the creative landscape, empower creators, and redefine storytelling in the digital age.Fanbase on the Rise: With a surge in users and successful fundraising efforts, Fanbase is...
11 Jan 2025
Updates for Pros
In this episode, we’re keeping it brief but impactful! Get the latest updates on Graphite as we take steps to expand into mentoring and career coaching experiences, starting with the creative fields. While we’re beginning with what we know best, the vision is to scale these opportunities across industries.In the News:Independent art colleges are rethinking strategies to combat declining enrollments.Comcast makes waves at CES with Universal Ads, a groundbreaking TV ad-buying platform.X rolls o...
30 Dec 2024
Pilot Yourself
GRAPHITE is a creative platform designed for creatives and troublemakers who want to improve who they are as creators, thinkers and builders.In this episode, we cover a punch list for those wanting to know more about the creative word as it pertains to the advertising industry. Subjects covered:- Media Buying - Social media manager - Strategy - Learning every Aspect of AI- Being client facing as much as possible - Considering working for a tech company that runs thei...
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