Creative Director and Owner of MRC

On this episode we interview the Creative Director and Owner of MRC and Burny Wild, Mike Rosado. We talk about balancing the conflicting priorities of being a creative business owner, adapting to ever evolving industry technology, unpacking the blurred line between work projects and personal work in search of creative fulfillment, and the importance of feeling connected with your creative team and support system to avoid burnout.

Mike Rosado | Raleigh, NC

Creative Director / Owner of MRC and Burny Wild's

Artist Bio:

I'm an illustrator and graphic designer that owns a branding studio called MRC (mrcraleigh.com) in Raleigh NC. We've also started an eco-driven adventure brand called Burny Wild's (burnywilds.com), where we feature our Burny Wild's Adventure Sauce - an all-purpose condiment heat sauce that invites you to "live a little more adventurously". I also host a podcast on the hand drawn arts called The Pencil Pushers Podcast. There, we have high-profile professionals in animation, mural art, comic books, lettering, etc. We've had icons like Milton Glaser, Lisa Congdon, Mary Kate McDevitt and more on there, so it's been very informative and a lot of fun to speak with them. I've learned a lot.

I was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, I have one brother. I went to SCAD for formal training, love adventure, new ideas, meeting new people and helping others achieve their dreams.