Listen Up: Siobhan Bell

Siobhan Bell, our final guest of the season, is bringing us back to a subject we love: deejaying. Currently, she’s getting inspired in her new home of California, and we talk to her about her musical journey from London to Los Angeles.On Episode 024 of The MICK Show, we also get into how she’s honed her craft, what advice she’d give to young creatives and the reality of being a traveling artist.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Siobhan Bell (@siobhanbell) on Instagram. And you can check out her mix for Highsnobiety here.“The MICK Show” is presented in partnership with @maximmag.

This week’s guest is cooking up more than just food in his culinary career.He’s currently running his own award-winning, fast casual restaurant, Field Trip and changing the industry as he does it.On Episode 023 of The MICK Show, we talk about his most memorable parts of his career, and running a successful restaurant all while building an authentic brand as a creative.We get also into his most memorable partnerships and what it actually takes to get your kids to eat their vegetables.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Chef JJ (@chefjj) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!

You might know this week’s guest from her hit single Pretty Girl and has since blown up with her debut EP Paranoia.She’s currently promoting the album and gearing up for livestream performances.On Episode 022 of The MICK Show, we talk about her journey from Dallas to Los Angeles, the music she grew up on and the many ways she’s continuing to grow as an artist.We also get into how she handles creative blocks and what advice she would give to anyone wanting to take their career to the next level.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Maggie Lindemann (@maggielindemann) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!

Our guest this week is a musician whose work travels through both genre and space.He’s currently the bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and we all enjoyed the scoring he had a hand in creating for Disney’s Soul.On Episode 021 of The MICK Show, we get into all of his current work, including his recently-released album WE ARE, and how his New Orleans roots lead him to the award-winning work he makes today.We also talk about his inspirations, and how he’s been staying creative this past year.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Jon Batiste (@jonbatiste) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!

If you remember the early days of Facebook and Twitter, then there’s a good chance you know this week’s guest.Her career started behind the keyboard with her award winning blog, Awesomely Luvvie, and has taken her to red carpets and the boardrooms of Fortune 5 companies.She’s on Episode 020 of The MICK Show to talk about what it was like to make the leap from writing on her blog from her college dorm room to a successful career in media.We also talk about what it’s like to run a media company, how she brings her authentic self to any room she enters, and some unexpected fears along the way.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Luvvie (@luvvie) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!

It’s highly probable that week’s guest, Jonathan Mannion, has photographed your favorite album cover.His work includes Outkast, Kendrick Lamar, Aaliyah, Rick Ross, Eminem and DJ Khaled.Most amazingly, he had an unprecedented run of eight Jay-Z albums, including Reasonable Doubt And The Black Album.Now he’s on Episode 019 of The MICK Show to explain his blueprint.“Make the vision clear, and make it your own,” says Mannion.We also discuss his Cleveland beginnings, how he makes impactful relationships, and his musical inspirations.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Jonathan (@jonathanmannion) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!  

This week’s guest knows a thing or two about how to put a home together. As the owner and principal designer of The Black Home, her style of “super-extra” minimalism has been featured in Essence, Blavity and Apartment Therapy.Neffi Walker is on Episode 018 of The MICK Show to tell us about what makes good design and the importance of where you run your business, not just how you run it.We also discuss how Neffi’s Harlem upbringing shaped the award-winning work she does today, and the importance of putting out the energy you want to receive in the world.Says Neffi:  “Never take no for an answer. There is always a way.”You can follow Mick (@mick) and Neffi Walker (@neffiwalker) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!

This week’s guest, Steelo Brim, is a triple threat in music, TV, and now podcasts.He's A&R’d many of your favorite albums of the last decade.He co-stars in the hit show, Ridiculousness, which runs seemingly 24/7 on MTV.And Steelo also hosts the successful podcast, Wine and Weed, which needs no explanation.Now he’s on Episode 017 of The MICK Show to tell us about his journey, and how you can do it, too.“It’s about consistency, but it’s about efficiency as well,” says Steelo.We also discuss his Chicago beginnings, how he linked with Rob Dyrdek, and his dream guests for a wine tasting.Here’s a clue: Mamba. You can follow Mick (@mick) and Steelo (@steelobrim) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday! 

What can’t Estelle do?Musically, she can create classics in any genre.  Hip-hop, soul, reggae, EDM.On the screen, she stars in movies and voices legendary cartoon characters.As a personality, she hosts a super successful daily show on Apple Music.Now she’s on Episode 016 of The MICK Show to tell us how she does it all, and here’s a clue: focus.“Get very clear about who you are and what you are here to do,” says Estelle.We also discuss how the unique jobs and opportunities in Estelle’s past, while seemingly nonsensical, all played a very important role in crafting her current path.You can follow Mick (@mick) and Estelle (@estelledarlings) on Instagram.New episodes of “The MICK Show” (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday! 

Martellus Bennett may have won a Super Bowl, but he’s really more of a super hero.His super power is creativity, and his literary and visual empire is just beginning.“No one has ever taught me how to be creative,” says Marty.  “It’s just who I am.”His work as an author and artist has led to projects like Dear Black Boy and his acclaimed Hey A.J. series, which is now being developed into an animated series with Disney.The acclaimed creator joined Mick for Episode 015 of ‘The MICK Show’ to discuss how his artistic process works, his multi-hyphenated career, and why Tom Brady’s flexibility is actually a metaphor for real world resilience.Says Marty: “I don’t ever want to be remembered for playing sports. I want them to say, ‘Oh, and he played football.”You can follow Mick (@mick) and Martellus (@martellusb) on Instagram.New episodes of ‘The MICK Show’ (presented in partnership with @maximmag) are released every Wednesday!