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Swurl Radio

Swurl Radio

By: Ayka Williams Tealeda Nesbitt Eric Williams
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"Swurl Radio" is a weekly podcast where you and a rotating panel of seasoned coaches and mentors address the most pressing questions in technology careers and professional development. Each episode tackles common challenges faced by professionals at various stages—from entry-level positions to leadership roles.

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Episodes
  • Edmund Earle: Surviving Today’s Animation Industry
    Dec 16 2025

    Eric and Ayka sit down with Edmund Earle, a veteran 3D animator and motion designer whose work spans PBS, National Geographic, Hulu, and John Oliver. Edmund breaks down what it really takes to survive today’s animation industry — from pricing and client management to choosing between being a generalist or specialist. They also talk AI, short-form content, and the hard lessons new animators need to hear.

    Support Swurl
    Swurl is building a new kind of networking platform focused on real connections, not self-promotion. If you like what we’re building, support the Swurl Kickstarter and help bring it to life.

    Support -> Swurl Kickstarter

    "Music by Vlvt. If you are working on a podcast, get your Swurl Radio discount code and save 20% on anything at Vlvt.fm"


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    53 mins
  • Why Discomfort Creates Growth: Chris Do on Confidence, Culture, and Reinvention
    Dec 6 2025

    In this episode of Swurl Radio, Eric and Ayka sit down with Emmy Award–winning designer and educator Chris Do. Chris opens up about reinventing yourself after failure, growing up between cultures, battling introversion, and the mentors who shaped his life.

    We talk about unlearning old rules, overcoming fear, rebuilding identity, and why discomfort is the real path to growth. Chris shares powerful insights on navigating mistakes, finding confidence, and discovering who you are after everything falls apart.

    If you’re in a season of reinvention, self-doubt, or rebuilding your story — this episode is for you.

    “Music by Vlvt. If you are working on a podcast, get your Swurl Radio discount code and save 20% on anything at Vlvt.fm”

    Support Swurl
    Swurl is building a new kind of networking platform focused on real connections, not self-promotion. If you like what we’re building, support the Swurl Kickstarter and help bring it to life.

    Support -> Swurl Kickstarter

    "Music by Vlvt. If you are working on a podcast, get your Swurl Radio discount code and save 20% on anything at Vlvt.fm"


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    47 mins
  • Discovering what holds you back
    Aug 19 2025

    In this engaging conversation, Ayka Williams and Tealeda explore the artistic journey of Asya Palatova, who transitioned from graphic design to ceramics and ultimately to coaching. Asya shares her experiences navigating career changes, the importance of creative processes, and how coaching can help individuals in transition. The discussion delves into common questions faced by clients, the fear of being a 'starving artist,' and the significance of embracing uncertainty while pursuing one's passions. Asya emphasizes the interconnectedness of her various creative pursuits and offers valuable insights for those seeking guidance during times of change.


    Support Swurl
    Swurl is building a new kind of networking platform focused on real connections, not self-promotion. If you like what we’re building, support the Swurl Kickstarter and help bring it to life.

    Support -> Swurl Kickstarter

    "Music by Vlvt. If you are working on a podcast, get your Swurl Radio discount code and save 20% on anything at Vlvt.fm"


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    40 mins
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