Mod Cárdenas (b. Guatemala 1982) is a contemporary visual artist and pioneer of Guatemalan street art.
Alongside his art, Cardenas pursued a career in Clinical Psychology, that has informed his approach to art from a research and observational base.
Cardenas has exhibited extensively around the world with 14 solo exhibitions and several group shows, in addition to his murals and public art installations locally and abroad. His work has received numerous honors including the Highly Commended Award from SAP in Australia, Honorific Mention by Fundación Rozas Botrán in Guatemala, and a finalist position at GAA in Dubai. He was also recognized by the Finance Minister of Guatemala for his contribution to Guatemalan culture and by the Congress of the Guatemalan Republic for his impactful contributions and elevation of the art and culture produced in their country. His work is included in collections such as the Guatemalan National Congress Collection, the Luciano Benetton Collection in Italy, and the Fundación Rozas-Botrán Museum in Guatemala.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6NqFcTrLYnM
Learn more about him at: https://www.modcardenas.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mod77art/
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00:00 Episode Introduction
00:50 How do we meet?
01:05 First time listening to an episode? // What is Fearless Journeys
3:08 Where did you get your name Mod?
04:39 At what time did you start doing graffiti?
07:04 Art is part of everybody’s life
09:14 10 Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Curious & creative
10:58 How did you start? Why were you anonymous
13:30 Education and other jobs
16:54 Why Mod became a top 5 Tattoo Artist in Guatemala City
18:17 How do people find you before Social Media?
19:15 What kind of art are you particularly known for now?
21:37 Mod’s studio
24:00 Self education & Social media
27:44 How’s a Guatemalan artist recognized internally and externally
30:03 The importance of telling your story
35:44 The Power of connections
41:05 How can an artist get income?
42:00 How to manage your income being an solo entrepreneur
42:52 Finding a partner that understands you
51:45 How did you get your own Studio
52:15 Not everything is smooth Sailing as an artist - The power of MKTNG
55:14 How to contact Mod
57:35 Commission art and work
59:42 How do you help other artists
1:05:30 Difference between the artist mind and the entrepreneurial mind
1:12:15 You need to sell yourself
1:16:15 Traveling & awards
1:22:30 How many countries have you been to now?
1:25:00 Wrap
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Mod Cárdenas (b. Guatemala 1982) is a contemporary visual artist and pioneer of Guatemalan street art.
Alongside his art, Cardenas pursued a career in Clinical Psychology, that has informed his approach to art from a research and observational base.
Cardenas has exhibited extensively around the world with 14 solo exhibitions and several group shows, in addition to his murals and public art installations locally and abroad. His work has received numerous honors including the Highly Commended Award from SAP in Australia, Honorific Mention by Fundación Rozas Botrán in Guatemala, and a finalist position at GAA in Dubai. He was also recognized by the Finance Minister of Guatemala for his contribution to Guatemalan culture and by the Congress of the Guatemalan Republic for his impactful contributions and elevation of the art and culture produced in their country. His work is included in collections such as the Guatemalan National Congress Collection, the Luciano Benetton Collection in Italy, and the Fundación Rozas-Botrán Museum in Guatemala.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6NqFcTrLYnM
Learn more about him at: https://www.modcardenas.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mod77art/
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / innovationradio
Twitter: / agentinnovation
Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
Want us to host a Fearless Journey group trip to Memphis with Matt Stone? Email us at: fearlessjourneysLLC at gmail dot com
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:50 How do we meet?
01:05 First time listening to an episode? // What is Fearless Journeys
3:08 Where did you get your name Mod?
04:39 At what time did you start doing graffiti?
07:04 Art is part of everybody’s life
09:14 10 Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Curious & creative
10:58 How did you start? Why were you anonymous
13:30 Education and other jobs
16:54 Why Mod became a top 5 Tattoo Artist in Guatemala City
18:17 How do people find you before Social Media?
19:15 What kind of art are you particularly known for now?
21:37 Mod’s studio
24:00 Self education & Social media
27:44 How’s a Guatemalan artist recognized internally and externally
30:03 The importance of telling your story
35:44 The Power of connections
41:05 How can an artist get income?
42:00 How to manage your income being an solo entrepreneur
42:52 Finding a partner that understands you
51:45 How did you get your own Studio
52:15 Not everything is smooth Sailing as an artist - The power of MKTNG
55:14 How to contact Mod
57:35 Commission art and work
59:42 How do you help other artists
1:05:30 Difference between the artist mind and the entrepreneurial mind
1:12:15 You need to sell yourself
1:16:15 Traveling & awards
1:22:30 How many countries have you been to now?
1:25:00 Wrap
Episode 152: Ed Moore, President-Emeritus, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Agents of Innovation
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10 months ago
Episode 152: Ed Moore, President-Emeritus, Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
Edwin H. (Ed) Moore, Ph.D., is the President-Emeritus of the Independent Colleges and Universities ofFlorida, a Tallahassee based association of 30 private, not for profit colleges and universities. He led the Association from 2003 until 2019. He also served as the Executive Director of the Higher EducationFacilities Finance Authority in Florida and as Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Independent College Fund, a non-profit organization.
Over his career he has served in leadership roles in both legislative and executive branches, in the private sector and in several not for profit organizations. He is a recognized policy expert. He has served in many significant positions in a wide array of policy arenas, including education, insurance, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, and many other areas. As Florida recovered from Covid related issues he was asked to serve as Executive Director of the RESET Florida Task Force, helping to develop action plans to bolster the Florida economy. He authored "The Speakers Vol. II, a history of the Speakers of the Florida House of Representatives."
Ed was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve as a member of the Florida Commission on Ethics and previously to the Florida Constitution mandated Government Efficiency Task Force. He currently serves as a Trustee for the HCA Florida Capital Hospital, and as a member of the Florida Historic Capitol Foundation Board of Directors. He is a frequent guest on The Morning Show with Preston Scott, The Ed Dean Show, The Usual Suspects, and several other state outlets.
Ed earned a BS and an MSPA in the 1970’s from Florida State University, the master’s while working full-time. He had previously earned an AA from Broward Junior College while working full-time. After he sold his company and returned to Florida in 1999, he both worked full-time and pursued and earned his Ph.D. from FSU.
He has been married to Kathleen Armstrong Moore for 50 years. They have four adult children and eight wonderful grandchildren. They reside in Tallahassee.
Ed was our guest on Episode 152 of the Agents of Innovation podcast.
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Agents of Innovation
Mod Cárdenas (b. Guatemala 1982) is a contemporary visual artist and pioneer of Guatemalan street art.
Alongside his art, Cardenas pursued a career in Clinical Psychology, that has informed his approach to art from a research and observational base.
Cardenas has exhibited extensively around the world with 14 solo exhibitions and several group shows, in addition to his murals and public art installations locally and abroad. His work has received numerous honors including the Highly Commended Award from SAP in Australia, Honorific Mention by Fundación Rozas Botrán in Guatemala, and a finalist position at GAA in Dubai. He was also recognized by the Finance Minister of Guatemala for his contribution to Guatemalan culture and by the Congress of the Guatemalan Republic for his impactful contributions and elevation of the art and culture produced in their country. His work is included in collections such as the Guatemalan National Congress Collection, the Luciano Benetton Collection in Italy, and the Fundación Rozas-Botrán Museum in Guatemala.
Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6NqFcTrLYnM
Learn more about him at: https://www.modcardenas.com
Find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mod77art/
Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on:
Instagram: / innovationradio
Twitter: / agentinnovation
Facebook: / agentsofinnovationpodcast
You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys
Want us to host a Fearless Journey group trip to Memphis with Matt Stone? Email us at: fearlessjourneysLLC at gmail dot com
You can also join our network -- and our group trips -- through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org and subscribe to our free newsletter at: https://fearlessjourneys.substack.com
00:00 Episode Introduction
00:50 How do we meet?
01:05 First time listening to an episode? // What is Fearless Journeys
3:08 Where did you get your name Mod?
04:39 At what time did you start doing graffiti?
07:04 Art is part of everybody’s life
09:14 10 Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur Curious & creative
10:58 How did you start? Why were you anonymous
13:30 Education and other jobs
16:54 Why Mod became a top 5 Tattoo Artist in Guatemala City
18:17 How do people find you before Social Media?
19:15 What kind of art are you particularly known for now?
21:37 Mod’s studio
24:00 Self education & Social media
27:44 How’s a Guatemalan artist recognized internally and externally
30:03 The importance of telling your story
35:44 The Power of connections
41:05 How can an artist get income?
42:00 How to manage your income being an solo entrepreneur
42:52 Finding a partner that understands you
51:45 How did you get your own Studio
52:15 Not everything is smooth Sailing as an artist - The power of MKTNG
55:14 How to contact Mod
57:35 Commission art and work
59:42 How do you help other artists
1:05:30 Difference between the artist mind and the entrepreneurial mind
1:12:15 You need to sell yourself
1:16:15 Traveling & awards
1:22:30 How many countries have you been to now?
1:25:00 Wrap
