The Flame is a podcast for creatives who are feeling lost, laid off, or stuck in their career journey. Hosted by Bob Raynor, a seasoned Creative Director, this podcast features real conversations with other creatives navigating uncertainty and trying to rediscover their passion. With candid, heartfelt interviews and personal insights, each episode is a reminder that even in the toughest times, we can find a spark to reignite the flame of creativity. Join us as we light the way forward together, one story at a time.
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Aug 2, 2026 · 1:06:12
What does it take to build a creative career that answers to no one? Rodd Chant has spent over 20 years as a Creative Director and Chief Creative Officer, building agencies and…
May 25, 2026 · 1:07:40
What does it feel like to walk away from a 28-year career — and start over? Jody Graff spent nearly three decades as a graphic design professor at Drexel University, one of the…
Mar 23, 2026 · 48:00
In this episode of The Flame, host Bob Raynor sits down with Bryan Gaffin, known throughout the creative industry as "The Gaf" a veteran creative leader, futurist, and former…
Feb 21, 2026 · 4:09
In this episode of The Friday 5, Bob Raynor shares the personal story behind launching Sequence Design after being laid off twice in seven months — and why recent agency…
Feb 6, 2026 · 4:35
Show Up. Make Things. Stay Human. | The Friday 5 In this episode of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor takes a quieter, more reflective approach to creativity and career life during…
Feb 6, 2026 · 45:16
In this episode of The Flame , I’m joined by Carl Napolitano , a Creative Director with nearly two decades of experience in pharmaceutical advertising. Carl shares his journey…
Jan 30, 2026 · 4:57
In this episode of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor explores how creative careers are changing in quieter, more subtle ways as AI becomes embedded in daily work. Drawing on recent…
Jan 23, 2026 · 4:06
In this episode of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor explores how fear shows up in creative work — and why finding the right community can be one of the most powerful ways to move…
Jan 18, 2026 · 45:20
In this episode of The Flame Podcast , host Bob Raynor talks with Naoma Serna-Zahn , founder of the branding agency Nuevo, about creativity, confidence, and career longevity in…
Jan 9, 2026 · 5:29
Starting 2026 With Clear Eyes | The Friday 5 As 2026 begins, many creatives are carrying a mix of optimism, uncertainty, and hard-earned experience into a rapidly changing…
Dec 22, 2025 · 47:45
What happens when a mechanical engineer walks away from a “safe” career and follows a creative spark? In this episode of The Flame , host Bob Raynor speaks with filmmaker and…
Dec 19, 2025 · 5:13
How Creatives Are Learning Their Way Forward | The Friday 5 In this episode of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor explores how creatives are staying relevant in an industry shaped by…
Dec 13, 2025 · 5:15
The recent Omnicom layoffs shook the advertising and creative industry, but they also revealed deeper truths about how creative work is evolving. In this episode, Bob Raynor…
Dec 6, 2025 · 5:29
This week on The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor explores the surprising relationship between procrastination and the creative brain. Instead of treating procrastination as a flaw, Bob…
Nov 24, 2025 · 45:13
In this inspiring Season 2 premiere of The Flame , host Bob Raynor talks with Daniel Ferguson , a Senior Production Artist and Audio Engineer whose career has spanned design,…
Nov 21, 2025 · 7:33
Feeling stuck in a creative rut? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor shares practical, honest reflections on how to break free from stagnation and…
Nov 14, 2025 · 6:35
How do you stay creative in a world that never stops changing? In this week’s Friday 5 , Bob Raynor shares five ideas on creative agility — from building meaningful brands and…
Nov 7, 2025 · 5:41
Big creative breakthroughs don’t start with giant leaps—they start with small, intentional moves. In Episode 2 of The Friday 5 , Bob Raynor shares five reflections on how…
Oct 31, 2025 · 5:30
Subscribe, leave a review below, and please share your thoughts at theflamepod.com. Follow on Instagram and send me a hello: talk@theflamepod.com In this first episode of The…
Sep 18, 2025 · 57:22
In Episode 12 of The Flame , host Bob Raynor talks with Jillian Di Benedetto , an award-winning multidisciplinary designer and creative leader, about navigating the modern job…
Aug 23, 2025 · 1:03:00
Toby Bovingdon blends pharma marketing chops with martial arts discipline to tackle ghost postings, auto-rejections, and imposter syndrome—and shows how to move forward with…
Aug 14, 2025 · 48:40
After nearly a year out of work, Victoria Krawiec walks through the mindset, portfolio moves, and daily habits that led to her LA role—plus how to protect your confidence through…
Jul 14, 2025 · 55:53
In this episode of The Flame , host Bob Raynor sits down with Shu Chow to talk about the difficulties of the online job search in 2025. Why job search feels broken: ghost jobs,…
Jun 7, 2025 · 47:02
In this episode of The Flame , host Bob Raynor sits down with Kris Klein—Copywriter, Creative Director, and Content Strategist—to talk candidly about the emotional and…
Jan 17, 2025 · 1:00:00
In Episode 7 of The Flame, Bob Raynor chats with Rusty Bargeron, a Senior Business Analyst and passionate illustrator. Rusty shares how he rediscovered his love for art, found…
Dec 12, 2024 · 51:50
In Episode 6 of The Flame , Bob Raynor chats with Elissa Mendez-Renk, a pianist and former advertising professional who used the adversity of being laid off as a sign to pursue…
Dec 3, 2024 · 1:13:53
In this episode of The Flame , Bob Raynor is joined by Dr. Stephen Stunder, a Licensed Professional Counselor and professor. Together, they explore the impact of job loss on…
Nov 20, 2024 · 42:31
In Episode 4 of The Flame , Bob Raynor talks to Maria Kravets—a UI/UX designer and blackbelt kickboxer. Maria opens up about her recent layoff, the challenges of staying…
Oct 30, 2024 · 1:12:45
In this episode of The Flame , Bob Raynor chats with Brian Jung, a freelance creative leader with extensive experience in web design, advertising, comic books, and creative…
Oct 24, 2024 · 1:03:25
In Episode 2 of The Flame , Bob Raynor interviews cultural strategist Dan Gould. Dan opens up about betting on himself, taking career risks, and how he keeps his creative spark…
Oct 15, 2024 · 17:44
In Episode 1 of The Flame , host Bob Raynor shares his personal journey through the ups and downs of a creative career, including the challenges of being laid off twice in less…
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