Never Work a Day
We talk to creators, entrepreneurs, and brilliant humans about their journey to create meaning in work.
Episodes
24 episodes
Terry Guy
Terry Guy has spent his career turning the art world's rules upside down — and he's not done yet. As the founder of Secret Walls, the global competitive art event that's redefined what it means to watch someone create, Terry has had a front-row...
Shantell Martin
On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Shantell Martin, a visual artist, performer, and cultural facilitator whose iconic line based work sits at the intersection of art, identity, and technology. From teaching at MIT Media Lab a...
Tracey Baker-Simmons
On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Tracey Baker-Simmons — a pioneering producer and entertainment executive whose 25+ year career helped shape modern music video culture and reality television. From her early days in m...
A Year In Review
One year ago, Never Work a Day began as a search for fulfillment in work and grew into honest, generous conversations about creativity, community, reinvention, and moving forward when the world feels uncertain.In this special ep...
James Victore
In this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with legendary creative thought leader James Victore — the artist, designer, and renegade educator known for pushing people to live boldly and create with purpose. Described as “part Darth Vader,...
Vaughn Terry Jelks
On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Vaughn Terry Jelks — a fashion designer, bespoke tailor, and cultural architect whose roots in Gary, Indiana shaped a lifelong belief that style is identity, dignity, and storytelling. From ...
Atiba T. Edwards
On this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Atiba T. Edwards, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum — the first museum in the world created just for kids. From his early days on Wall Street as a ...
Arana Hankin-Biggers
This week on Never Work a Day, Kanene Ayo Holder sits down with Arana Hankin‑Biggers, co-founder of The Travel Agency: A C*nn*bis Store — New York’s premier legal retail brand. Arana shares how she helped elevate the brand thr...
Noor Tagouri
On this episode of Never Work a Day, we welcome Noor Tagouri — award-winning journalist, producer, and media innovator. From founding At Your Service Media to launching her investigative series REP, Noor’s work...
Mica & Noah Scalin
We’re joined by sibling duo Mica and Noah Scalin — artists, authors, and creative leaders behind Another Limited Rebellion. Together, they’ve built a practice rooted in the belief that creativity is not just for a select few but...
Kanene Ayo Holder
In this episode, we sit down with Kanene Ayo Holder, a three-time National Endowment for the Humanities award-winning educator, AI strategist, and comedian. Known as the “FutureFixer,” Kanene advises organizations like The United Nations...
Nickey Frankel
In the season finale of Never Work A Day, we’re turning the mic on our very own Nickey Frankel. The visionary founder and CEO of Preview Media. With a career spanning UX, creative direction, and experiential design, Nicke...
Kemar Jewel
In this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Kemar Jewel—a powerhouse Black Queer Director and Choreographer reshaping the future of storytelling through movement, theatre, and unapologetic authenticity. From going viral with ...
Emily Joffrion
In this episode of Never Work A Day, we speak with Emily Fields Joffrion—a storyteller, artist, and communications leader whose career spans startups, unicorns, and myth-making. As Airbnb’s first communications hire, Emily helped defin...
Lauren Ducrey
In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Ducrey, a poet, UX content strategist, and advocate for mindful communication. From crafting language for Google’s AI to performing poetry at Burning Man, Lauren’s journey bridges tech, art, and h...
Sean Blanda
In this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Sean Blanda—writer, editor, creative leader, and founder of Gate Check Studios. With a background that includes leading content at Crossbeam, InVision, Adobe’s 99U, and more, Sean s...
Paul Jun
In this episode of Never Work a Day, we’re joined by Paul Jun—a multi-hyphenate creative force whose career spans brand leadership, design direction, writing, and photography. Currently the Director of Brand at Personio, Paul’s journey...
Joe Lazer
In this episode of Never Work a Day, we sit down with Joe Lazer—best-selling author of The Storytelling Edge, Fractional CMO at Pepper, and the creator of a storytelling newsletter read by over 185,000 people each week—to expl...
Marisa Löwenstein
In this episode, Nickey is joined by the incredibly talented Marisa Löwenstein to explore the intersection of meditation and creativity. With a background in set design for theater and opera, Marisa has spent over 20 years shaping artistic narr...
Mica Scalin
In this episode of Never Work a Day, Nickey sits down with the brilliant Mica Scalin—artist, innovator, coach, and co-founder of Another Limited Rebellion. Mica shares her insights on integrating creativity into corporate culture, the ...
Solonje Burnett
In this episode of Never Work a Day, Nickey is joined by the incredible Solonje Burnett—a people advocate, breathwork guide, and culture curator. Solonje shares her journey of blending activism, wellness, and community care, emphasizin...
DipKid Amber Godfrey
On this episode of Never Work a Day, Nickey is joined by Amber Godfrey, a seasoned international school counselor. Amber shares her unique journey growing up in international schools, navigating career shifts, and ultimately returning ...
