Johnny Cooke, Associate Creative Director at VML, shares his unique journey from being a professional musician to becoming a creative director in the advertising industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in transitioning from music to advertising and how he found his creative voice in a new industry. We discuss the importance of balancing creativity with constraints and how his background in songwriting and storytelling has influenced his work in marketing. He also shares insights into finding his place in the advertising industry and the value of structured creativity. Johnny also encourages individuals to embrace their unique voice and lean into their passions.