Before you build anything permanent, it helps to see how it actually fits. From taping out a new studio floor plan to stepping into a supporting role on set, I have been thinking a lot about flow, restraint, and how good work often means helping someone else shine.

When I moved to Tallahassee, I was looking for a design position and a creative community. Getting involved with our local AIGA chapter opened the door to meaningful collaborations with designers, filmmakers, producers, and other artists. It completely transformed my business. Here’s how local networking can do the same for you.

You know that moment...right before a big pitch, a team presentation, or the final seconds of the game. Your heart races, hands get clammy, and suddenly your voice doesn’t sound quite right.

I had one of those moments on set—playing a nurse opposite Liam Neeson.