Our editorial staff put together 15 Design Matters conversations worth listening to this month. They are writers, artists, comedians, filmmakers, and musicians. Activists, mentors, educators, and journalists. They all sat down with Debbie Millman and revealed essential truths about their creative sources, what moves them, where they came from, and much more.

“Every experience that we have as humans, honestly, are all designed experiences, whether it’s the chair that we’re sitting in, the pen that we’re writing with or the clothes that we wear,” says Maurice Cherry, an award-winning designer, strategist and podcaster in Atlanta.

I just want to put out good work into the world, and if I can, use my skills, creativity, knowledge, and experience to help make it a reality.

In this episode, Maurice Cherry reflects on the early days of the web and how it was a time of great opportunity for anyone with an idea. The origins of his award-winning Revision Path podcast and how 10+ episodes are now part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture permanent collection. Maurice shares his insights on how to be a successful creative, the importance of community, and how he wants to be a renaissance person. Also, the challenges and opportunities that come with being a person of color in the design industry, and how to create change within the industry.

What a blast it was to talk to him. Enjoy!

Maurice Cherry’s name holds weight in the design and media industry. A designer, strategist, podcaster, and pioneering digital creator located in Atlanta, GA, Cherry founded the award-winning podcast, Revision Path, Lunch., a creative studio, and co-owns a production company called Cultural Algorithms. Safe to say, the man is BUSY. From monetizing podcasts to pursuing passion projects over profit, Cherry discusses his journey in a constantly evolving industry.