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From Here 2 There

From Here 2 There

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From Here 2 There is a podcast about the unexpected journeys that shape our lives. Hosted by designers Annie Slobogan and Jose Acevedo, each episode dives into real, candid conversations with artists, makers, and doers who’ve navigated twists, pivots, and bold moves in pursuit of their passions.

Wherever you are on your journey — starting out, starting over, or somewhere in the middle, From Here 2 There offers inspiration, laughter, and a reminder that there’s no one way to get “there.”2025 Art Careers Economics Personal Success Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Reinvention, Improv, and Mild Chaos — A Chat with Leo Taylor

    Reinvention, Improv, and Mild Chaos — A Chat with Leo Taylor
    Nov 25 2025
    This week on From Here to There, we sit down with Leo Taylor, a creator who lives at the intersection of curiosity, collaboration, and pure play.

    We get into
    • How one career accidentally turned into another
    • Why creative partnerships work when egos do not
    • The joy and chaos of real people playtesting
    • What improv and stand up can teach you about being flexible
    • Growing up everywhere and how that shapes how you see the world
    • A surprising career break that changed everything
    • The game he would design about his life and the delightfully odd mechanic it would use

    Leo is smart, grounded, and genuinely funny, and the conversation is full of those moments where you recognize yourself in someone else's story.

    Check out his work at JustPlayingGames.com!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Designing Connection: Ellie Dix on Family Games, Creativity, and Finding Your Path

    Designing Connection: Ellie Dix on Family Games, Creativity, and Finding Your Path
    Oct 6 2025
    This week on From Here 2 There, Annie and Jose sit down with Ellie Dix, award-winning British game designer, founder of The Dark Imp, author of The Board Game Family, and host of Behind the Cardboard. Ellie’s story is one of reinvention and creativity. From her roots in education to becoming one of the most influential voices in tabletop design, she shares how curiosity, failure, and play shaped her journey.

    They dig into:
    • The leap from educator to full-time game designer
    • How games can strengthen family connection
    • Overcoming fear of failure and sharing ideas freely
    • What makes a good game great
    • The value of bad ideas and building a creative community
    Whether you’re a designer, creative, or just love a good story about following your passion, this conversation will leave you inspired to roll the dice on your next big idea.

    Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and connect with Ellie at thedarkimp.com.
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    53 mins
  • The In-Between: Layoffs, Identity, and Finding Joy (Even at 3 a.m.)

    The In-Between: Layoffs, Identity, and Finding Joy (Even at 3 a.m.)
    Sep 5 2025
    When your career becomes your identity…what happens after a layoff?

    In this real-talk episode, Annie and Jose switch on the mics mid-conversation to unpack the messy middle: grief, doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to “figure it out.” We talk dopamine lists, celebrating small wins, and staying open to unexpected pivots—from part-time retail to an auto-tech certification—while still honoring creative callings.

    In this episode:
    • Coping with industry-wide layoffs & rejection cycles
    • Separating who you are from what you do
    • Practical “dopamine list” ideas to reset your mood
    • Taking bridge jobs without losing your long-term path
    • Why being a “jack of all trades” can be a superpower
    • The culture smart companies build (and why it matters)
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    Find From Here to There on Spreaker and drop a note—your voice might make it into a future show.
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    48 mins
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