Ai LIVE | Tommy Davidson, Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur | Media

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Best known as one of the stars of the iconic sketch show, In Living Color, comic, actor, author and entrepreneur, Tommy Davidson, sat with AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez in a virtual interview to discuss his prolific career path, personal memoir, his creative endeavors and the Special Topics course he's teaching for The Art Institutes.

Ai LIVE | Emmy Award Winner Tim Moore of Diamond View Studio | Media

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CEO, author and five-time Emmy Award winning director Tim Moore of Tampa based Diamond View Studios, which is one of the premiere Virtual set production studios on the East Coast, spoke with The Art Institutes' AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez about virtual production and the technological future of film, commercials and more.

Ai LIVE | Chef Jamika Pessoa | Culinary

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Celebrity Chef Jamika Pessoa shared her inspiring story of how she went from working in the corporate world to pursuing a culinary arts degree at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Chef Jamika spoke with AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez about her career as a chef, business owner and her regular appearances on Good Morning America and The Today Show.

Ai LIVE Interview | Ashley Longshore, Mixed Media Artist | Design

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The Art Institutes' Ai Live host E. Vincent Martinez spoke with artist Ashley Longshore about her prolific art career, her designer collaborations with Bergdorf Goodman, Gucci, Rolex and others. She also shared her views on branding and her business model.

Ai LIVE | Alex Badia, Women's & Men's Fashion Director, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) | Fashion

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WWD Fashion Director, Alex Badia sat with The Art Institutes' AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez to discuss his role with the publication and to share his views about the future of runway shows, menswear, fashion trends and gender-fluidity. Mr. Badia also provided a powerful message to fashion design and fashion marketing students. “Don’t be afraid…”

Ai LIVE | Nelson De La Nuez - The King of Pop Art®

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The Art Institutes' AiLive sat with one of the most sought-after contemporary Pop artists working today. Known to many as The King of Pop Art®, Nelson De La Nuez is an innate iconoclast, elevating themes from commerce, pop culture, advertising and branding to provide commentary on our culture. Mr. De La Nuez discussed his creative journey and provided words of wisdom for young artists.

AI LIVE Interview Series | Cheryl Mills Knight - VP of Brand & Strategic Priorities for Kendra Scott

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Cheryl Mills Knight, Vice President of Brand and Strategic Priorities at Kendra Scott spoke with The Art Institutes' AiLive host, E. Vincent Martinez about her role with the jewelry brand which she refers to as ""affordable luxury."" Ms. Knight has been with the billion-dollar brand since the beginning when it was just a start up and discussed the evolution, growth, branding and trends of the company.

AI LIVE Interview Series | Michel Smith Boyd Interior Design

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From the pages of Architectural Digest to being a regular cast member on HGTV and Bravo, interior designer and Art Institute of Atlanta graduate, Michel Smith Boyd of SmithBoyd Interiors, sat with AiLive host E. Vincent Martinez to discuss career, design, fashion and his education at the Art Institute. Michel Smith Boyd also shared his professional influences and provided words of wisdom for aspiring designers.

The Art Institutes' AiLive Interview Series: E. Vincent Martinez speaks with Kathryn Brolin

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Fashion model turned fashion designer, Kathryn Brolin, wife of actor Josh Brolin, sat with The Art Institutes' AiLive host, E. Vincent Martinez to discuss her line of denim for long-legged women and how's she is growing her business Midheaven Denim. Kathryn also shared words of wisdom for young aspiring creatives wanting careers in the fashion and film industries.