Associate Podcast Producer · Amherst College · Mameastou Fall

I’m Mameastou Fall, Associate Podcast Producer and Interviewer from Amherst College. I’m from New York and majoring in Psychology. I’m collaborating with the Creative Process to interview professional and student writers, musicians, filmmakers, and artists in several other disciplines with a mission to share stories that last lifetimes.

I love to write, so I am excited for the opportunity to build that muscle with The Creative Process and publish my work for the first time. My first love, though, is connecting with others and holding space for people to share their stories and wisdom. So I love this chance to interview notable creative thinkers in Amherst as well as abroad. (My high levels of curiosity and openness lead me to make friends with people everywhere I go, and either city I choose to travel to next semester is filled with innovative creatives!) I hope to attend many Creative Process exhibitions around the world as well and meet artists of all disciplines that are innovating and breaking boundaries.

Working at the Amherst College Queer Resource Center, I have organized, planned, and executed two campus-wide programs this semester (Love Black Love and Queeries).

I host a radio show on WAMH Radio 89.3FM entitled "School Never Taught You," during which I invite a different guest each week to discuss a topic they wish we were better prepared to handle or understand before entering adulthood.

I worked as an intern this past summer for Cait Scudder International. I sourced AirBnBs, event spaces, DJs, caterers, makeup and hair artists, event speakers, and gift bag contents for Cait Scudder's Born to Rise Live Event. I also handled daily operations like researching women's business organizations and pitching Cait Scudder International for news articles and podcast features.

My recent and forthcoming projects? I am designing the renovation of four music practice rooms on campus to foster more creativity and inspiration in those spaces. I am developing a probiotic skincare brand with my collaborator, Tracy Chen, that is set to launch towards the end of next year. I am in the process of applying for the 100 Projects for Peace Fund to supplement women's tech entrepreneurship organizations in Senegal with more resources. I also plan to organize workshops for women centering self-confidence and self-worth, and hopefully I will also be able to organize workshops for men about the significance of gender equality and combating gender violence.

I am a singer and in the midst of writing my first EP set for release. I am traveling abroad next semester either to Berlin or Amsterdam!

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · University of Michigan · Margaret Innis

My name is Maggie Innis and I’m an associate podcast producer from the University of Michigan. I’m a junior studying Anthropology and Art, I have an undying love for all things photography and the visual arts. I’m a freelance photographer and part of the street style team at Shei magazine! I'm working with & learning with The Creative Process!

In collaborating with The Creative Process, I’m gaining real experience in the process of curation, interviewing and working with other creative thinkers, and sharing my own work and ideas that come into play. What is great is that it connects me both to Michigan and to other cities and cultures. Mia listened to me and my interest in fashion and anthropology so, while I couldn’t travel to New York to do an interview with the director of the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology, I am now part of the podcast and discussion with Valerie Steele, leading fashion scholar who has written over a dozen books about fashion’s relationship to culture.

I have Greek origins and The Creative Process has projects and interviews with many notable Greek creatives and museums. Being part of those podcasts and interviews allows me to connect with my heritage and we are also invited to take part in workshops in Greece with a leading Greek photographer, so allowing me to explore another of my passions.

I have worked the last several years as an independent freelance photographer, however more recently, I've been collaborating as a street style photographer for SHEI magazine, a fashion publication at the University of Michigan, and working on shifting the style of the publication into a more interview-based, photojournalistic direction. I've attached a link below to SHEI! As for my plans for future works, I have a few ideas I'd like to see come into existence in the coming months. One is a photography project, where I'd like to work with local artists and try to understand the ways that things like class and gender come into play with how we define and value art, and to specifically highlight artists without formal training (people sometimes referred to as "folk" artists).

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · University of South Carolina · Libby Greener

Associate Podcast Producer and Interviewer from University of South Carolina. I’m from Tulsa and majoring in Music Composition. I am learning about music and the creative community of South Carolina with The Creative Process.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Brown University · Elizabeth Peck

I’m a senior concentrating in biology and a researcher on how Mexican immigrants interact with the American school system. I am literally a podcast freak and collaborating with The Creative Process is truly a great opportunity for me to be involved in something so informative and enjoyable.

It is great to collaborate on interviews with dancers, since that was my first love, and to combine it with my interest in writing.

Associate Podcast Producer · Boston University · David Michael Kleinman

I am genuinely excited to be able to explore the artistic world of Brown University and Rhode Island through new eyes; before I’ve been a participant and observer confused as to where I fit in, but as collaborative curator and podcaster for The Creative Process, I have the confidence of being part of an inclusive team. I am also getting to learn about the world of travelling exhibitions and deepening my understanding of the mechanics of the arts world outside Brown.   
I recently returned from a semester abroad at an acting conservatory in London, and perform onstage as an actor or standup comedian any chance I get. I was also a contestant on Jeopardy! from June 8 to June 11, 2018. My plans for the future are still unfolding, but I am currently working on some podcasts of my own as well as writing multiple plays, and in the longer term am considering graduate school in theatre or English.

Associate Podcast Producer · University of Iowa · Chase van Langan

Working with The Creative Process has given me the opportunity to offer a very unique experience for both myself and what I am trying to start in a possible future career. The Creative Process does something very special in the realm of academia, learning, and history. To me, I think this goal of using an organization like this to both preserve and promote knowledge is invaluable to the modern-day world. The apparent dedication and passion that I have seen this organization do shows me that it is a process that I’m delighted to be apart of. By working hard for a group like The Creative Process to help further its goals, I gain valuable experience along the way. I am learning a fair amount and my perspectives are broadened and my talents put to good use. By being a part of something that is bigger than myself, and for something that I know is doing a lot of good for the world is just one of the many things that I am gaining by being a part of The Creative Process. Thank you.     

I am interested in literature, performing arts, philosophy, psychology, history, international relations, domestic/international politics, art, art history, law and policy. I am graduating from university in the fall and will be taking the LSAT's for law school this summer. I think The Creative Process is a really great place to start and build on what I know in an effort to gain experience and increase my perspective on all topics.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Columbia University · Benjamin Appel

During the CONNECT project, I interviewed NLGJA award winner Karen Hawkins for a profile. She said it was the best interview she had ever experienced. She marveled at how comfortable I had made her, and how willing she was to open up as a result. Previously I interviewed trans activist and author, Jennifer Finney Boylan, and she had a similar response. When I listen to the recordings of my interviews, I often think that people would really enjoy listening to them. I’m a writer, so I’m naturally curious about people, but I was also a hairstylist for over a decade prior to attending Columbia. That profession combines artistry with intimacy, something that has certainly served me well—and informed my work. I’m also quite empathetic.

I love the opportunity to connect with other creatives through The Creative Process. To be fueled by their work and hopefully inspire them with my own. And I want to learn how to express myself through different artistic mediums. It would be incredible to immerse myself in the creative world without being distracted by exams and research papers. I think that every artist is always yearning for more time and space to express themselves.

My interests outside of school include reading literature (fiction and literary nonfiction) and creative writing (mostly literary nonfiction, and some fiction). I love photography as well, so I spend a great deal of time taking photographs, especially abstract photos of architecture. Since I was a child I’ve wanted to review films and write screenplays. And I enjoy television.

Most recently, I was awarded the Emily Gould Nonfiction Prize for my essay, “Heinrich Hofmann’s Christ,” which will be featured in Quarto’s spring print edition. In the essay I interweave a personal narrative of childhood and early adulthood traumas with a personal viewing of Heinrich Hofmann’s paintings in Riverside Church. Additionally, Quarto published my humorous essay, “There’s a Reason Why I’m Like This,” about my fear of choking, online. Last fall, I participated in The Association of LGBTQ Journalists’ CONNECT Student Journalism Training Project, led by the editorial director of The New York Times’ news desk, Caroline Que, along with nine other queer students from across the country.

Associate Podcast Producer · Barnard College · Eliana Rose Gayle-Schneider

My name is Eliana Gayle-Schneider and I am a current Sophomore at Barnard studying English/Creative Writing. I am thrilled to work for The Creative Process on their project, as I have vast experience in Creative Writing and the Arts. My passion for storytelling goes beyond my experience as a playwright and love of podcasts, and extends into my two summers interning in the archive of The Forward newspaper, uncovering new stories each day. 

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Sarah Lawrence College · Edward Checketts

I am an associate producer and interviewer for The Creative Process at Sarah Lawrence. I double major in Psychology and Theatre, and love books, plays and everything in between. I am excited about exploring the artistic developments today, as well as my own thoughts on them.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Rice University · Joey McGlone

Through The Creative Process I am expanding my portfolio with a lot of hands-on experience in podcast production. This project is growing rapidly and it’s exciting to be involved in editing, producing, interviewing, creating, etc. 

A friend and I made a comedy podcast called "The Haus" last year. It's no longer in operation, but we made about a dozen episodes in total – all of which we produced ourselves. I made an audio story my final year of school about a population of "old skaters" in the Houston area. I love the audio/podcast medium, and hope to build my portfolio to make more of a career of creating/producing podcasts. I've just recently relocated to Portland, OR, so I look forward to seeing how this passion manifests in my new life here.

Associate Podcast Producer · University of Washington · Khanh Dinh

My name is Khanh, and I'm an Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer at The Creative Process. I'm an international student from Vietnam and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in communications at the University of Washington. I have great passion in the topic of human rights: I'm a big advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, a feminist, and I am against all forms of social injustice. I'm excited about contributing my perspective to The Creative Process and speaking with local artists in Seattle and Vietnam.

As a Communication student, I am expanding my knowledge in the field of journalism and social media through working with The Creative Process. I am also learning more about traveling and international education, surrounding myself with a wonderful team of innovators and creative people, and ultimately developing my experience of working under pressure and teamwork.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Pitzer College · Mallorie Hsu

I’m Mallorie Hsu, Associate Podcast Producer and Interviewer from Pitzer College. I am originally from Taipei, Taiwan and am majoring in art history. I'm collaborating on various interviews and podcasts in the art field and learning about the intersections between STEM and art disciplines with other contributors of The Creative Process. It is inspiring to be able to work with such an incredibly diverse team of intelligent and passionate thinkers!

Through my collaboration with The Creative Process, I have an understanding of the organization’s online and physical exhibitions and the ways in which it expands conversations and facilitates relationships through various universities, writers, students, etc. The fact that The Creative Process collaborates with universities around the world is among several other aspects of the organization that caught my attention. By engaging with such an incredibly diverse team of intelligent and passionate thinkers and participating in various educational initiatives (such as workshops) I am motivated to constantly grow and improve my craft. My overall goals are to communicate my ideas more confidently and to collaborate together in an effective manner.

I am currently a senior at Pitzer College pursuing a major in Art History. Learning more about The Creative Process has led me to discover their unwavering desire to create an inclusive and cultural environment. Their impressive projects and exhibitions that they have held in the past and their tireless motivation to keep the legacy going are all qualities that I am searching for in an internship. 

I am originally from Taiwan, a beautiful place I am proud to call home. Attending college in the US has exposed me to diverse cultures and allowed me to gain confidence in working with individuals from different backgrounds. My education and upbringing have fostered strong critical thinking and writing skills. These skills are essential both for creating a piece of artwork and also in engaging and understanding the nuances of what a particular piece of work represents. I am blessed with constant creativity, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. It is because of these skills and more that I believe I can contribute significant value and become a strong asset for your non-profit. My previous experience in working with museum collections has been both rewarding and inspiring. Helping artists display and promote their work in a way that makes them proud is something I am passionate about I have experience working in the museum collections and arts education. The responsibilities related looking after the collection   properly storing pieces, analyzing the condition of loans after deinstallation, writing condition reports, researching, executing communication campaigns and program implementation has been a welcome experience and improved my attention to detail greatly.

I recently returned from Italy where I worked as an intern at the historical Palazzo della Pilotta. Together with a team of twenty Italian students, we came up with ways to revamp the museum’s digital presence by using various social media platforms as a means of storytelling. Overall the project was a grand success. I am very excited to contribute positively to the goals and vision of The Creative Process 

I am currently in the process of compiling the research I’ve done for my Art history thesis project. It is about Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros and his influence on Chinese art/artists and the development of the global muralist movement during the mid-1900s. I plan to interview international artist and curator Shengtian Zheng, one of the few individuals who have explored the intersections/relationship between Mexico and China. I will also be analyzing manifestos, letters, and paintings created by various artists. 

A 2017 exhibition hosted by Pacific Asia Museum inspired me to explore the topic even further and transform it into a research project. I am passionate about working in museum/gallery collections, arts education (specifically in the non-profit sector). I am motivated by the need to promote the importance of arts and creativity in our community.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer at Columbia University · Raul de la Espriella

I have a background in public speaking and leadership and, with The Creative Process, I am learning interviewing and also have the opportunity to engage and creatively respond to artists across many disciplines. I have curiosity about many subjects, so this is ideal for someone like me. I especially like hearing and telling stories so it makes me stronger as a writer. It’s great that I can sit down with writers I really admire and that my own writing is part of the exhibitions.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · Saint Louis University · Terry Clark

I’m Terry Clark, an Associate Podcast Producer and Interviewer. I’m an English major from Saint Louis University, focusing on creative writing. As part of The Creative Process and I am engaged in collaboration on topics like writing, music, and the arts. It’s an amazing community!

The Creative Process is an environment that allows me to develop many professional, work with a diverse group of amazing individuals, and grow as someone who is creative. I enjoy being able to use my talents and personal skills to better The Creative Process. 

I am finishing my college studies this spring. Personally, I am in the process of writing my first novel as well as working with other forms of writing and fiction. I hope to build a career of being a professional writer and author, though I see any creative career path as being ideal and beneficial.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · DePaul University · Cole Alexander Nalbandian

Through this project I am learning more about the art of the interview, and to learn more about the creative process from the many creative minds already involved. I am learning how to edit these sorts of videos better. I am very excited about researching artists and getting to discuss their creative process, and their life stories.

I’m currently working on a video on the War on Drugs. The pre-production phase is complete, now I need to find time for production. I will hopefully study abroad in Paris in the spring. I also want to start working in the Documentary field in and around Chicago. I finish up film school in two years, so in the meantime I am working on building up my portfolio, resume, and getting valuable work experiences.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · University of Chicago · Evelyn Xue

I think it is increasingly important for the public to start thinking about how film is affecting our lives as an influential medium. It could both live in an avant-garde realm and be the popular entertainment and intellectual consumption. The Creative Process allows students to engage with curators who have experiences in presenting art, along with its less accessible meanings, to the general public. The cross area of intellectual dialogue and casual engagement is what interests me the most.

As an undergraduate I am majoring in art history, and have experiences working at a local art museum. I have recently developed an interest in film studies and the filmmaking practice. I have completed a few experimental short films in 16mm, and am currently working on a documentary on my city’s history as entangled with Japanese and Russian attempts of colonialism. I am applying to film schools as well as film studies grad schools going out of undergrad.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · University of Washington · Muse Chen

I’m Muse Chen, Associate Podcast Producer and Interviewer from the University of Washington. I’m from Harbin, China and majoring Communications and Economics. I’m collaborating on interviews with the business and entrepreneurial community of Seattle with The Creative Process. I also work for AIESEC, which sends people from the Seattle area to all over the world to go on exchanges to gain a global perspective. We work closely with the UN’s SDGs to actively help the world become a better place.

I believe creativity is the future. It is essential for people to learn about the stories of the creative thinkers, which will hopefully inspire their own creative process. Through this traveling exhibition and international educational initiative, I am further developing my communication skills, building professional networks with creative thinkers, and celebrating innovation.

Associate Podcast Producer & Interviewer · UC Irvine · Danny Ali

Having spent the past two years at a university focussed on research, I have several recent projects that revolve around my interests in Anthropology and Art. The first is a research paper that studies the presence of nationalism in sports and the effects it upholds. The second is another research essay along with a video project portraying the elitist culture that is present in Los Angeles. Lastly, a painting of a surrealist food still life. 

Working on The Creative Process allows me to have more experiences writing, speaking and collaborating in a professional setting. I love encountering inspiring creative thinkers and asking them questions. It would be a tremendous opportunity to understand their process and expanding that knowledge in a number of areas.

Collaborating Curator · UC Berkeley · Dane Kendall Reeb

In all, I believe my museum work and international experience has fostered a strong skill set in managing, understanding, and working with art. I am drawn to the exciting and refreshing nature of The Creative Process. The nature of this constantly evolving and traveling exhibit immediately caught my interest.

Within the past three years, I have been working in and around museums consistently. For over a year at UC Berkeley, I worked as a Curatorial Intern with the Berkeley Art Museum. From handling loan agreement forms to editing catalogue layouts, I gained valuable experience in navigating the logistical obstacles and details of curating. In addition, I spent two semesters as the Berkeley Art Museum Student Committee Museum Liaison. Working alongside museums curators and archivists, I organized student-staff mentorships, tours of exhibitions, and curator-led talks to students. I also spearheaded a student-curated Five Tables exhibit to encourage students to gain a voice in curating. In addition, I interned with the Los Angeles Natural History Museum as an Archival Assistant. Updating and reorganizing their archive, I fostered first hand experience in system databases, museum archival management, and organizing physical specimens. Lastly, I have studied abroad in Paris, Berlin, and Bordeaux, France for Art History and French programs. As such, I am fluent in French and so it’s also very interesting that The Creative Process began with The Sorbonne.

Within these programs, I was introduced to new art historical perspectives that further broadened and challenged my own. Within my art history classes and their excursions to museums, I broadened my art historical knowledge and eye for different styles of curating. 

Collaborating Curator & Associate Podcast Producer · George Washington University · Laia Casadesus Antonio

I’m really interested in working as a collaborating curator for traveling exhibition with this  international educational initiative. I am getting experience in exhibition work–how an exhibition is installed, how it travels, how the artists are involved in the making of the exhibition, etc. The Creative Process is an amazing place for me to acquire such experiences because its main foundation is exhibitions. Overall, installation of exhibitions is my main focus for this last year of college, since it might help me decide if that’s what I really want to do for graduate school.

Some of my recent projects include internships at the Hirshhorn and The Antiquities Coalition. I also did a photo project called “Museum Series”, which consisted of 10 black and white photographs taken in different museums around Washington DC. Through this project I explored today’s museum culture and emphasized through the photographs that museums are all about experience, rather than the artworks itself. 

I am graduating this upcoming May, and thinking about going straight to graduate school in Europe to study either “Museum Studies” or “Curatorial Studies”.