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episode 92: Nurturing Leadership Through Art: Insights from Dion Bowen of Epic Art Universe
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Greetings to 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by your host, Rob Lee. Today I chatted with Dion Bowen, the Founder/Creative Chief Officer at Epic Art Universe. Dion Bowen is the founder and creative officer at Epic Art Universe. With a background in graphic design and art, Dion has a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Salisbury University. He started Epic Art Universe to bring together all of his talents and skills under one umbrella. The mission of Epic Art Universe is to create equity-based opportunities for the next generation of leaders through community programming and resources.
About Epic Art Universe
Epic Art Universe is a creative agency specializing in graphic design, web development, marketing, consulting, graphic design educational training, after-school programming, social media development, and more
In the following discussion:
- Explore how Dion Bowen's journey from graphic design to founding Epic Art Universe is a testament to the transformative power of combining diverse talents within a single platform.
- Dive into the realm of efficient business operations as Dion Bowen discusses how assembling teams aligned with gifts, purposes, and passions can supercharge productivity and effectiveness.
- Unveil the strategic role of volunteering in entrepreneurship as Dion Bowen highlights how this selfless act not only fosters relationships but also serves as a powerful marketing avenue to showcase expertise.
- Delve into the significance of equity-based initiatives with Dion Bowen, as he navigates the vital role of focusing on bridging gaps and providing resources within underserved communities, with a special emphasis on empowering youth.
You won't want to skip this one! Dion shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the mission of his company. He discusses his background in graphic design and art, and how he combined his talents to create Epic Art Universe. Dion talks about the importance of building a team and the role of relationships in business. He also emphasizes the value of volunteering as a marketing strategy and shares his current focus on equity-based projects for youth.
This interview is brought to you in part by the support of Innovation Works Baltimore.
Innovation Works Baltimore is an innovative, collaborative resource network that connects neighborhoods, entrepreneurs, social innovation assets, and investors to build sustainable neighborhood economies in Baltimore.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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