Working: Inside Super Yaki, the Merch Company for Movie Lovers
b'This week, host Karen Han talks to Andrew Ortiz, founder of the movie merchandise company Super Yaki, which designs T-shirts, pins, hats, and more. In the interview, Andrew discusses the origins of the company and their first product, which was an enamel pin with legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki\\u2019s face on it. After that, Andrew talks about quitting his day job, staffing the company, and building a customer base of people who adore cinema.\\nAfter the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas discuss Andrew\\u2019s ability to create a vibe and a clear mission for his company.\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Andrew offers some tips for avoiding burnout.\\xa0\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'