Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of an architect and author"Creativity is a fundamental quality of being human."Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with over 25 years experience. His book Conscious Home Design has hit the #1 best seller list in 7 countries so far. Specializing in single and multi-family homes and intentional communities, he works with clients all over the United States and select places internationally. He also offers a certification program for other designers and architects to learn the CHD method to help their clients apply the life changing principles wherever they are. Find out more by visiting https://ConsciousHomeDesign.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ConsciousHomeDesign/https://www.instagram.com/conscioushomedesign/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZiK9c3fBF9ns3NWvlz0sOASend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a musician and songwriter"Being creative is so lucky"Robin Batteau's“Banned in Sparta” is a new collaborative album of songs based on poems by Classical Greek poets and recorded by a number of friends: Tom Paxton, Eric Andersen, Livingston and Kate Taylor, Matt Nakoa, Robin Lane, 2-time Tony winning actor James Naughton and his gifted children Keira and Greg, plus Carolyn Hester.  Robin was inspired by an Ancient Greek History class he took when he returned to Harvard during the Pandemic to finish a degree he started in the 1960s. Robin earned the World Record of taking a 50-year break (between 1970 to 2021) to return to Harvard and finish his degree in 2022.   “Banned In Sparta” focuses almost entirely on poets from Ancient Greece between 700 and 400 BC.  One poet, Gaius Valerius Catullus (84 – 54 BC), as smitten with the ghost of Sappho as Robin or Alcaeus, is from Rome during Julius Caesar's reign, for whom Eric Andersen performs “Cross (of Gold),” an ode to interlaced and conflicted feelings, “Odi et Amo"— I hate and I love.The title “Banned in Sparta” finds its name from Archilochus, the Bob Dylan of the 7th century B.C., a warrior-poet so irreverent he was “Banned in Sparta.”  James Naughton sings the song “Archilochus Re-Deemed (I Am a Servant of the Lord God of War).” Kate Taylor performs “Telesilla's On the Wall,” from the female poet Telesilla, who led her fellow women warriors to victory against those same renowned Spartans. “The Greek Lyric poets performed live, and were the stars of their day,” says Robin. “They were singer/songwriters, they played the lyre (hence "Lyric") and danced around the stage like Tom Paxton and Taylor Swift.”Robin, who studied Ancient Greece and Integrative Biology at Harvard, found that most of what was left of the poems were fragments and myth, “So I mosaic-ed songs to reflect their expressions and intentions— who they were, and are to me.”  A range of female poets contributed to the lyrical history of Greece including Corrina, whose “In Her Loving Arms” is sung by Carolyn Hester, and Praxilla's “The Most Beautiful Thing in the World,” a hymn to Adonis, sung by Keira Naughton.  Sappho's writing inspires “Terra Cotta Heart,” sung by Robin Lane.  Livingston Taylor sings “My Sappho, Sweetly Smiling” from the smitten neighbor and rival Alcaeus. The fun and frolicking “Shake your Hair (You Thracian Filly),” sung by Tom Paxton. Pianist and folk singer Matt Nakoa offers a Bruce Hornsby-like treatment for Simonides of Ceos's “Theatre of Memory (Man of Gold).”    Sharing Grammy, Emmy, Clio, and Gold Record Awards and an Oscar nomination, Robin's recorded over a dozen albums with Pierce Arrow, David Buskin (Buskin & Batteau), and many others.  His jingles feature in long-running, award-sweeping advertising campaigns from "I'm Lovin' It" for McDonalds to “Can't Beat It” for Coca-Cola to "The Heartbeat of America" for Chevrolet. He's played his 1898 Scarampella violin with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma to Benny Goodman to Bruce Springsteen and has had his melodies sung by Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Judy Collins, Paul Newman, and more. His songs have supported charities and causes, including World Hunger Year, Ocean Alliance, Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, and Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for kids. The Boston Globe defines his music with David Buskin as "Acoustic Heaven."https://robinbatteau.com/https://www.facebook.com/robin.batteauSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of the Chief Creative Officer at Ratkaj Designes"Earmarking time. Set aside time to take the pressure off."Rochelle Ratkaj Moser is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Ratkaj Designs, a creative agency that brings together the power of design and the purpose of philanthropy. With a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and mission-aligned visual storytelling, Rochelle has spent her career helping nonprofits and social impact organizations better communicate their values, advocate for change, and connect with the communities they serve.https://ratkajdesigns.com/https://www.instagram.com/ratkajdesigns?utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ratkaj/Send us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a photographer, authoe, tour guide and social media content creator"Creativity is about noticing what other people overlook and finding a way to share it with them."Ronnie Frey is the creative visionary behind the popular Instagramaccount @doorwaysofchicago, a visual archive that elevates the mundane into themagnificent. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for Chicago's layeredarchitectural history, Ronnie captures more than just doors and buildings—he captures atmosphere, memory, and soul. From the gritty to the pretty, nothing is too ordinary to catch his attention. What began as a spontaneous photograph of a small, bright blue door in the UK has grown into a full-fledged artistic journey. On his first trip to England, a vivid door in a prison-like stone wall near the Royal Citadel in Plymouth stopped him cold. Despite jet lag and rain, he returned alone, umbrella flipping inside out, determined to capture it.That photo wasn't just a moment. It was a calling. Back in Chicago, he began seeing the city differently. On lunch breaks, he wandered historic neighborhoods, snapping doorways, cornices, arches, and façades—details many overlook. Within a few months, @doorwaysofchicago was born. While doors remain at the heart of his work, the project has evolved. His feed nowhighlights architectural gems, neon and ghost signs, murals, sculptures—anythingvintage that tells a story. Planes, trains, and automobiles roll through too (after all, they have doors). His background in interior design gives his compositions a layered sensibility. As awalking tour guide and historic storyteller, he brings that same passion to the streets of Chicago, leading groups through Wicker Park, the Loop, and Old Town. Now based in a studio inside the landmark Fine Arts Building, Ronnie draws inspiration from his surroundings—a place where artistry, legacy, and creative energy meet. His work is a meditative practice, an act of urban preservation, and a joyful celebration of the beauty hiding in plain sight.https://doorwaysofchicago.com/https://www.instagram.com/doorwaysofchicago/https://www.facebook.com/doorwaysofchicago/https://www.tiktok.com/@doorwaysofchicagohttps://trope.com/products/doorways-of-chicagoSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a storyteller, event specialist, advocate and purpose driven creative"Self expression is an act of defiance"Thomas R Wilson is a Writer, Business Owner,  Advocate, Sensory Friendly Events Specialist,  and Community Leader. His work within the Neuro Diverse and Mental Health communities has brought him international acclaim and he work as an advocate has reach government recognition.  While his work is just beginning he has partnered with over 40 businesses and is helping to carve out a specific niche that offers great value to the community.  Finally,  while his work is designed for underserved communities he welcomes all to attend his work and events.https://www.rhcreativeadvocacyandstorytelling.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-wilson-42762927b/https://www.threads.com/@rhstorytellinghttps://linktr.ee/ndttrpgSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a former National Geographic and White House photographer, business coach and author"Creativity: Someone who can see the end results of see the big picture."Scott Proposki spent 27 years behind the camera, photographing for National Geographic, The White House, HBO, Microsoft, and celebrities like Robin Williams and Miley Cyrus. He built a seven-figure photography business and led teams across North America.Then he lost it all.Through the painful rebuilding process, Scott discovered what photographers really need isn't more talent, it's the business foundation that turns talent into predictable, sustainable success. That realization led him to create the Camera Focus Method™Then, in 2019, Scott published a book that would unknowingly change his life: Camera Focus.Written to help creatives and photographers with ADHD tap into their greatest superpower, their camera, the book showed readers how to focus their energy, use their natural gifts, and build stronger creative businesses.What Scott didn't realize was that the book he wrote for others would soon become the book that saved him.When the world shut down in 2020, his entire photography business collapsed in a single week. Events stopped. Contracts disappeared. Revenue evaporated. Decades of momentum vanished overnight. And Scott, for the first time in his life, went completely silent.No shoots.No business.No social media.Just three years of darkness, reflection, and rebuilding.During one of the most challenging and most isolating seasons of his life, Scott found himself returning to the pages of Camera Focus, the very work he had created to help others. Its core principles became his lifeline. Its message became his compass. And slowly, it helped pull him out of depression, doubt, and the question every creative eventually faces:Who am I without the work I once built my life around?In that quiet, Scott realized something profound:He wasn't meant to return to the business he once had.He was meant to build something stronger and to help others do the same.That transformation became the foundation of the Camera Focus Method™, a step-by-step system created to help photographers build businesses that aren't fragile, but unshakeable — built on clarity, systems, purpose, and confidence.Scott didn't disappear because he was defeated.He disappeared because he was being rebuilt.And today, he's back with more clarity, purpose, and fire than ever — committed to helping photographers around the world create businesses (and lives) that can weather any storm.https://scottproposki.com/https://www.facebook.com/CameraFocusMethod/#https://www.instagram.com/photographybusinessmadesimplehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottproposki/Send us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of an author, musician and creative force"Creativity is an organic thing - a natural byproduct of humans trying to survive."Antonio Michael Downing is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, and musician.His memoir Saga Boy was praised by Kiese Laymon as "singularly dazzling"and received critical acclaim from publications like Essence Magazine. Hisnovel Black Cherokee has been called "a triumph" by Giller Prize winner IanWilliams. He has also won praise for his novella Molasses and children's bookStars in My Crown. His works have been nominated for several awards,including the Speaker's Book Prize and the Toronto Book Awards.As a broadcaster, he hosts Canada's internationally recognized book showThe Next Chapter on CBC Radio, where he engages with celebrated authors,literary critics, and cultural figures about must-read books while elevatingdiverse voices in publishing. As a performer, he has released four albums ashis alter ego John Orpheus. As a speaker, he is known for his breadth ofliterary knowledge, engaging storytelling, and entertaining approach toconversations about identity, creativity, and belonging.https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning/https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/https://www.facebook.com/john.orpheus.3/https://x.com/John_OrpheusSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of an Executive, author and professional public speaker"Creativity: It's everything from doing things differently to saying No!"Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more.Latest TEDx talk on Healthy Resilience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpknOCFMOg"Unstoppable and Dynamic: Born to lead and not to be led."Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped Victoria excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable.https://victoria-pelletier.com/https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.Unstoppable/https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/https://www.youtube.com/@VictoriaPelletierUnstoppablehttps://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/49372/victoria-pelletierSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a DJ, business professor and author"Creativity is about thinking outside the box, taking risks and not being afraid of hearing no."Amani Roberts is a powerhouse in the world of music—an internationally recognized DJ, award-winning music professor, and passionate historian of R&B and Black music culture. With years of experience spinning records, educating future music industry leaders, and dissecting the impact of legendary R&B groups, Amani brings a dynamic and insightful voice to discussions on the intersection of music, culture, and history. His upcoming book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups, offers a deep dive into the rise and influence of groups like Destiny's Child, The Temptations, and TLC. Through his expertise, Amani unpacks how these artists shaped generations, influenced social movements, and left an indelible mark on the global music scene.https://www.amaniexperience.com/https://www.facebook.com/amaniexperiencehttps://www.instagram.com/amaniexperience/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amaniroberts/Send us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a Playwright and Director"Creativity is about being able to make something out of nothing."Stan Lai has been called ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time' (Robert Brustein), ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world' (BBC), and ‘Asia's top theatre director' (Asiaweek). Born in the US and raised in America and Taiwan, Lai earned a PhD from UC Berkeley before launching a groundbreaking career in Taiwan. His 40+ plays are celebrated across the Chinese-speaking world, including masterpieces such as A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He is co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village in China. Theatre Above in Shanghai is a venue dedicated to his oeuvre.https://anthempress.com/books/creativitry-pbSend us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of a talent agent, college professor and performance mindset coach"Coming up with more than one solution to a problem....embracing your full potential" Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnotist and NLP Practitioner, bringing a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the performing arts and the human psyche, he embarked on a mission to empower actors to overcome self-sabotage and unlock their full potential.Throughout his impressive career, Dr. Bramante has achieved remarkable success as a talent agent, securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including TV shows, films, commercials, Broadway, and Off-Broadway performanceshttps://albertbramante.com/https://www.facebook.com/albert.bramante/https://www.instagram.com/dralbramantehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante/Send us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of an artist and collage storyteller "Being aware of my surroundings, and stop thinking about worries"Based on Vancouver Island, Silvina Lanusse creates work from fragments: torn paper, vintage letters, sheet music, old maps, and pieces of memory. She often begins without a strict plan, letting each piece guide her as it evolves from chaos into quiet, layered harmony. She embraces imperfection, valuing the raw, unexpected turns that happen along the way.Originally from Argentina, Silvina brings a bold sense of color and an intuitive approach to her work. Collage offers her freedom. Tearing becomes an act of release, while rebuilding serves as a means of understanding the world and our personal narratives. Her art often inhabits a space of “in-between”: between places, memories, and moments, all reflected in the colors and textures she chooses.Her work speaks to those who feel deeply, who carry many stories and roles, and who recognize a bit of themselves in what they see. Silvina's paintings are known for their bold honesty. Many viewers find her work familiar, as if each piece has always been a part of their world.An exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Silvina has also had her work featured as cover art for poetry collections, which she regards as meaningful collaborations between word and image. In her workshops, she shares this approach, inviting participants to explore collage, texture, and intuition to create work that tells their own story.https://www.instagram.com/silvinalanusseart/https://www.facebook.com/silvinalanusseart/https://www.youtube.com/@silvinalanussearthttps://www.silvinalanusseart.ca/Send us Fan Mail

Creativity through the lens of the Co-founder of Pennant Video"You have to bring a sense of pride and ownership into what you're doing."Tim Bradley is the Co-Founder of Pennant Video, a B2B-focused agency that has pioneered the Video Marketing Trifecta™ to power mid-funnel marketing strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in video marketing, Tim has partnered with leading B2B tech brands like Cisco, Hitachi, Philips and countless startups, bringing their stories to life with compelling video campaigns.Before founding Pennant, Tim was the Executive Producer at a large communications agency. In his 12 years there, he built, managed and mentored a 25-person creative team, while growing the business in competitive sectors such as tough tech, cybersecurity, and healthcare. He believes in creating work that cuts through the noise—methodical yet bespoke, scalable yet unique. Beyond client projects, Tim mentors aspiring creatives through workshops and portfolio reviews, reinforcing his belief that elevating new talent fosters a more innovative and story-driven industry.Tim has built an engaged following on LinkedIn by being relatable, authentic and authoritative, with equal parts actionable insights and compelling storytelling. (And the occasional dad joke.) He believes strongly in the power of community and mentoring, that connections mean more than just a numbers game, and that young creatives deserve the wisdom he's gained over a long and ongoing creative career. His philosophy is simple: create meaningful connections through impactful stories that resonate and endure.Outside the office, Tim draws inspiration from his love of snowboarding, family, and the outdoors, channeling the focus, adaptability, and persistence honed on the slopes into navigating today's competitive marketing landscape.https://www.pennant.video/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bradley-pennant/https://www.instagram.com/pennant.videohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ele4VqgzHfNPvnyk-e0JQhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pennantvideo/Send a text

Creativity through the lens of a dyslexic coach, girl Dad and podcast host"I get to express myself out into the world in a way that makes me feel joy!"Coach Willie Blake is the go-to high-performance coach for dyslexic professionals ready to trade self-doubt for confidence, clarity, and daily progress.He equips entrepreneurs, career professionals, and creators with simple, powerful tools to stop overthinking, start showing up, and build consistent momentum toward their goals. With frameworks like the 2% Rule and GPS Goal Method, he helps people take real action even if they've felt behind their whole life.As host of Light Beyond Limits and a dynamic speaker with over 500 stages and 100 podcast episodes, Willie blends heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to leave listeners feeling seen, fired up, and ready to move.https://coachwillieblake.com/breakfreehttps://www.facebook.com/WillieBlake.Light/https://www.youtube.com/@DyslexicAchieversHubhttps://www.instagram.com/willieblake_light/https://www.linkedin.com/in/willieblake-light/https://www.tiktok.com/@willieblake_lightSend a text

Creativity through the lens of Santa for Nerds"Human beings are creative. You don't have to be an artist to be creative."Paul Eric Pape is a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist known as “Santa for Nerds.” With over 20 years as a successful creative entrepreneur, Paul has designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon while building his own thriving design studio.Paul is the creator of Gamify Business and author of “The Creative Player's Handbook to Business” – a revolutionary approach that translates intimidating business concepts into language that creative minds actually understand. Using gaming principles and adventure mechanics, Paul helps artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs build profitable businesses without sacrificing their artistic souls.His mission is simple: to prove that you don't have to be a “starving artist” to be a successful one. Paul shows creatives how to approach business as the creative adventure it truly is, helping them discover that running a business can actually be fun, engaging, and deeply fulfilling.https://www.facebook.com/paulpapedesignshttps://www.pinterest.com/paulpapedesigns/?invite_code=9baf0299ff584497aa7273fa50b36ee5&sender=477803979124893288https://www.youtube.com/@paulpapedesignshttps://www.instagram.com/paulpapedesigns/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulericpape/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_apphttps://www.tiktok.com/@paulpapedesigns?_t=ZT-8yn7drw6Xxl&_r=1https://www.gamifybusiness.com/https://www.gamifybusiness.com/podcastSend a text

Creativity through the lens of CEO & Founder of Think-Partners,"I believe creativity is one of the singular solutions to the worlds great tragedies." Bernie Youngblood is the founder of ThinkPartners, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to bridging the worlds of commerce, cause, and creativity. With a background spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate consulting, Bernie brings a unique perspective to building partnerships that benefit for-profits, non-profits, and artist communities alike. His work focuses on creating shared-value programs that drive brand growth, deepen community impact, and elevate creative voices. By challenging traditional silos, Bernie helps organizations discover new ways to collaborate with purpose. His mission is simple: align business goals with human values—and prove that doing good and doing well are not mutually exclusive.https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieyoungblood/https://www.facebook.com/bernie.youngblood.1/https://www.instagram.com/bernieyoungblood/https://www.tiktok.com/@bmyoungbloodhttps://x.com/YoungbloodBMhttps://www.youtube.com/@bernieyoungbloodhttps://linktr.ee/bernieyoungbloodhttps://www.think-partners.com/https://hotlogicappliances.com/Send a text

Creativity through the lens of a best selling author and intuitive healer"It's all about allowing new ideas, new perspective, new colors come into my mind."Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide. Inna's journey began as a young immigrant from Belarus, arriving in Australia at age nine without a word of English. The cultural dislocation, bullying, and emotional isolation soon manifested physically—psoriasis, digestive pain, chronic back issues, and anxiety. By 15, Inna was living in a body that felt unsafe and overwhelmed. Despite seeing multiple practitioners, nothing truly changed.At age 20, she experienced the stillbirth of her baby—an unexpected and devastating loss. In the weeks that followed, Inna spiraled into physical agony, emotional collapse, and profound hopelessness. After being told by a chiropractor that her body "wanted to be stuck," she reached a breaking point—and made a decision to try to heal herself.That night, she placed her hands on her back, began to breathe with the pain, and asked for help from something greater. With her eyes closed, she saw a golden light and a vision of her own spine. What followed was a spontaneous stream of memories and insights: from early childhood trauma, to ancestral grief passed down from her grandmother, to energetic patterns she had absorbed from others. The next day, 70% of her pain was gone. Within weeks, her skin cleared, her digestion healed, and her anxiety lifted.This was the beginning of her life's work. By 22, Inna began helping others professionally. At 27, she released The Secret Language of Your Body, which became an international bestseller. She went on to write The Secret of Life Wellness and Understanding Modern Spirituality, based on her ten-year study of Rudolf Steiner and Anthroposophy. She has also created seven healing card decks focused on archetypes, emotional healing, colour therapy, ancestral patterns, and childhood development.Over the past 25 years, Inna has worked with people from all walks of life—including doctors, nurses, psychologists, creatives, teachers, and trauma survivors. She has taught across the USA, Mexico, the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Caribbean—including government-sponsored programs in Mexico training medical professionals, police, and politicians.Her work helps people map the true origin of their suffering—emotionally, ancestrally, energetically—and guides them through a non-linear healing process that honors the wisdom of the body and the timing of the soul. She brings not only expertise, but lived experience of healing from loss, divorce, chronic illness, and narcissistic abuse.Today, Inna supports people worldwide through her online courses and free masterclasses—teaching how to work with emotions, chakras, childhood wounds, archetypes, and physical ailments. Her work is grounded in intuitive precision, emotional depth, and 25 years of direct healing experience.https://www.innasegal.com/https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthorhttps://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/https://ww.innasegal.com/new-masterclass-registration/Send a text

Creativity through the lens of Founder and CEO of Share More Stories"Creativity is a fundamental aspect of self expression."James Warren is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, a human experience insights company. The company's primary offering is the SEEQ Platform, which helps organizations and brands uncover the emotional drivers behind employee and customer experiences.  James is a researcher, strategist, writer and facilitator who blends storytelling, AI, and insights to help companies better understand themselves, their customers, and their communities. With nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, insights, strategy, and innovation, he is passionate about the intersections of humanity, technology, brands, communities, and culture. An active community leader, he volunteers on several boards. He studied economics and literature at Princeton, and creative writing at Columbia. Originally from New York, James now calls Richmond home.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/share-more-stories/https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-warren-seeq/https://www.instagram.com/warrenjwric/https://www.instagram.com/sharemorestories/https://sharemorestories.com/https://sharemorestories.com/seeq-overview/Send us a text

Creativity through the Founder and Creative Director of What If LAB"There is simply being human.....innate creativity. And then we have to keep exercising the brain."Adelia C. Schleusz has always been a curious and creative to the core, with her eyes always on the horizon. This passion fueled her ‘curated' career journey, and years of professional experience in commercial design, arts, research, behavioral psychology and sensory design. Schleusz is the Founder of What If LAB, LLC and is a licensed and registered interior designer which provides creative consultancy and future foresight at the intersection of interior environments and experiences, strategy, and science.Schleusz is industry recognized as a highly creative leader delivering exceptional and award-winning commercial interior design and has received numerous accolades, including the Interior Design 2023 HiP award, celebrating the “most innovative people in the commercial design industry” and recently awarded the IIDA 2025 Kimball International Makers of a Better Future Fund.She leads creative direction and strategy at multiple scales of thinking. Her positive, energetic, and humble spirit is infectious creating a culture of curiosity, empowerment, and creative agility. She sees critical value of bringing together multifaceted thinkers, expertise, and multidimensional team members to be the engines of innovation.  The ‘what if' has always fascinated her throughout her life and career journey. This question provides fuel to her approach as she continues to break down silos and assumptions with systems and futures thinking in the design process.https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelia-c-schleusz-rid-ncidq-iida-195b116/https://whatif-lab.com/https://www.instagram.com/adeliapcs/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a Transformational Life Coach, Speaker and Award Winning Author"For me creativity is really about how to navigate uncertainty."Naomi Vladeck is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. She is a certified creativity & life coach with a Masters in Performance Studies from NYU. She is a lifelong non-profit professional dedicated to championing independent artists and women ready to harness their courage to make choices that reflect what they want to experience next in their creative career and life!https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-vladeck/https://www.facebook.com/creativitymatterscoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/creativitymatterscoaching/https://www.creativitymatterscoaching.com/bookreleaseSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a Creative Hypnotic Entrepreneur "Being creative to me is having a growth mindset. A mindset of possibilities."For more than 15 years, Shane Fozard has taught hypnotherapy, NLP, and advanced communication through the Australian Success Academy, training over 10,000 people across 18 countries, change habits, build businesses, and develop stronger leadership. His work centres on creating the mental states where learning and growth become lasting, rather than fleeting.That expertise grew out of a personal turning point. In his early thirties, Shane was working in corporate sales and operations, drinking and smoking heavily, and wondering why nothing felt right. He signed up for a hypnosis course with low expectations and walked out without his addictions, carrying what felt like the instruction manual for his own mind. From there, he built a hypnotherapy practice and went on to train others, travelling the country with his partner to teach rooms of people how to apply the tools of personal change in their lives and work.Booknotic grew out of that same curiosity. While reading Cal Newport's Deep Work, Shane began wondering what would happen if he did “deep work” on the book itself, distilling the key ideas, then recording them into a short hypnosis track. Friends he shared it with asked for more. Over time, those experiments became Booknotic: 20-minute hypnotic audio sessions based on bestselling books. Each one is built from Shane's own highlighted pages and turned into hypnotic metaphors and memory cues, designed not just to skim information but to absorb it.Unlike summary apps, Booknotic was born out of real practice; handwritten notes, spoken word, and the disciplines of hypnosis and neuroscience. Today, Shane uses it to explore how people can learn in ways that fit into real lives, whether that means a professional who hasn't opened a book in a year, or a parent listening in the quiet half-hour before the family wakes.https://www.instagram.com/shanefozard/#https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanefozard/https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneFozardSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of the managing director of Truth Fitness"Creativity is about being nimble enough and creative enough to pivot"https://www.instagram.com/truth_fitness_/https://truthfitness.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/camtruth/?isSelfProfile=falsehttps://www.instagram.com/camhartrain/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/TRUTHFITN/Send us a text

Sustaining Creativity Podcast 2025 Wrap-UpI'm wrapping up the 2025 year in this solo podcast episode.I have had the honor to chat with so many amazing individuals about creativity from around the world. So many wonderful stories and creativity experiences to wrap-up. I learned a lot about rhythm, the rhythm of effort and rest. The rhythm of community, and the rhythm of kindness. Not only has the rhythm of creativity been a gift to me this year it has truly shown me how to fully embrace my own creative rhythm in my life.I hope you enjoy the 2025 Wrap-Up Episode!If you don't follow us on social medial click the links below:http://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativityhttp://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativitySend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a visibility coach and podcast host,"I equate creativity to life energy."Anna Holtzman is a therapist-turned-visibility coach who helps sensitive creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs overcome the fear of being seen so they can share their voice and sustain their creative work—without burning out.Before coaching, Anna spent 15 years behind the scenes in publishing and reality TV editing, where she learned firsthand how easy it is to hide from visibility and how painful it feels when creative momentum fizzles. Chronic migraines and burnout eventually led her to mind-body medicine and the nervous system tools that helped her reclaim her own creative voice and start showing up consistently.Today, Anna draws on her background in both media and mental health to guide others through visibility wounds, imposter syndrome, and the nervous system blocks that keep them stuck. She is also the host of the podcast How to Trust Yourself, where she shares stories and tools for nervous-system-safe visibility. Anna lives in Queens, NY with her husband, stepdaughter, and three orange cats.www.annaholtzman.comSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, recording artist and author"Creativity is creating something out of nothing."If songwriter/recording artist/author Dennis Welch could wave a wand over how the world will remember him, he would choose just one word: Storyteller.Over 500 songs. Two books. Concerts far and wide. It's what he is meant to do here in this world. Tell stories and create a place to go to find yourself or answers, or maybe just a good laugh. One thing for sure. You'll always find love there. He has been privileged to write with some of the great songwriters: Allen Shamblin. Monte Warden. Michael Peterson. Fletch Wiley. Will Callery. He has learned from each writing partner along the way and he continues to grow. After more than two decades away from the recording studio, Dennis recorded and released What Love Makes Us Do, his fifth studio album in 2021. It was produced by long-time Little River Band Guitarist, Rich Herring and released on Herring's Wurld Records. It was on the first Grammy ballot in five categories.  Dennis believed at the time that it was his best work. But he always strives to do even better. In July of 2023, he released If I Live to Be a Hundred. He and Rich have recently completed mixing and mastering the next album, due out in mid-July. Title: Strong.  Why? Because there's always another story to be told. The next one. https://denniswelchmusic.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039129166414https://www.instagram.com/dennis.welch.336/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of the founder of MLC Consulting"Lean into curiosity. The ability to be curious and try something new."I am a dynamic community engagement consultant and cultural bridge-builder with unique expertise in fostering meaningful connections across diverse communities. As the founder of MLC Consulting I bring valuable insights on: - Cross-cultural communication and community building strategies - Cultural competency in today's evolving workplace - Leadership perspectives on creating inclusive spaces for dialogue My experience spans from local initiatives to national organizations, and I can offer engaging discussions on intentional community engagement, organizational development, and the power of authentic cultural connections. As a bilingual professional born and raised in Uruguay who later moved to the United States, I bring a unique international perspective that resonates with diverse audiences seeking insights on cultural competency and inclusive leadership.LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlemoscastillo/https://www.linkedin.com/company/consult_mlc/Website:https://consultantmlc.com/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a Nature Inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach,"It's the non linear logic, the ability for us to tap into a side of ourselves that doesn't have to have a reason."Since my earliest managerial position, I have always focused on the development of platforms and people. Whether it was building world class operating systems at Microsoft, changing the way we listen to audio online with RealNetworks tech, managing artists from Cirque du Soleil, introducing nature-inspired technologies on EU projects, or providing new tools for entrepreneurs to design their vision of the future, for more than 25 years, I have been helping people and businesses confidently excel as they contribute to the whole. My unconventional hair, timeless experience, and versatile vocabulary allows me to easily connect diverse concepts and people, making me a potent bridge that bridges gaps.For the last 14 years, I have had honor of being a citizen of Damanhur in Italy—one of the largest spiritual eco-communities in the world. This adds an extra level of applied social design to my experience.Always eager to learn, I studied with some of the greatest minds in bio-inspired sciences, gaining a masters degree in Futuro Vegetale (Vegetal Future): plants, social innovation, design at the University of Florence. I have also studied Biomimicry for Social Innovation and Product Development. I took all these studies and my work with EU products into EU grant projects in product design and communications management.Today, what I love more than ever is to work with individuals and small groups as Nature-Inspired Mentor and ICF PCC Life Coach. My extensive background and research into Plant Neurobiology, Creativity, Social Innovation, Design, and EcoSystem Thinking gives me a unique set of talents to help individuals conceptualize, design, and develop the professional projects they dream of working on.With my roots firmly planted in the arts, communication, science, and the avant-garde, I use all the tools in my toolbox to empower creatives multipotentialities to take action with confidence and become the conscious leaders of their lives. https://tigrillagardenia.com/https://www.facebook.com/tigrillagardeniahttps://www.youtube.com/@tigrillagardeniahttps://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardeniahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of the CEO & Co-Founder of Sound Union"I had a broad foundation of what it meant to be creative."John Avilla is the founder of Sound Union, a creative studio and cultural hub designed for people who see music as more than background noise—it's well-being, inspiration, and connection. With a background in brand strategy and creative direction, John built Sound Union as a new kind of social club for creatives, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who prioritize music as a vital part of their daily lives and identities.More than just a passion project, Sound Union is a strategic response to a cultural need: a space where people can explore, create, and share music as a lifelong practice and personal outlet—without needing to be a pro to belong.John and the Sound Union community use cultural fluency and systems thinking to help people pursue their best musical lives—whether that means picking up an instrument again, deepening their listening habits, or finding creative expression through sound. It's about making music an accessible, energizing force in everyday life, and offering a deeper way to connect—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.Whether he's speaking about the future of branding, creative entrepreneurship, or how music shapes emotional wellness, John brings an open, thoughtful voice to the conversation.John's Business Social Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngavilla/https://www.linkedin.com/company/soundunion/https://www.instagram.com/joinsoundunion/https://www.facebook.com/JoinSoundUnionwww.soundunion.comSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of podcast host, Ted X speaker and author "Each of us have a way to show our super power, and each of us have a way to tie creativity to our super power."Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a TEDx speaker, Business & Wellness Coach, Professor, and bestselling author who helps entrepreneurs achieve big results through small, strategic actions.With a Ph.D. in Health Economics, she is a Professor of Marketing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at a top-ranked U.S. university, earning national and international recognition for her work. Christiane blends academic expertise with real-world strategy, offering podcast audiences practical insights they can use immediately.As the host of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, ranked in the Top 1% globally, she shares high-performance strategies that integrate productivity, business growth, and well-being. Her no-fluff, high-energy approach makes her a memorable guest who connects deeply with driven, purpose-led audiences.She has built a thriving, loyal community on Instagram and YouTube, where she shares results-driven content for professionals committed to sustainable success.Christiane is the author of three books, including the bestselling How to Master Your Goals, which debuted as an Amazon #1 New Release in Adult Education. Her latest releases, Discover Your Superpower and the companion Petite Practice™ Planner, build on her signature Petite Practice™ framework. This system empowers entrepreneurs to work smarter, scale faster, and lead with clarity and confidence.A sought-after keynote speaker, Christiane delivers engaging, actionable conversations grounded in research and designed to spark meaningful transformation.https://doctorchristiane.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter/https://www.instagram.com/doctor.christianehttps://www.threads.com/@doctor.christianehttps://www.tiktok.com/@hello.happy.nesthttps://tinyurl.com/DoctorCShttps://www.youtube.com/@doctor.christianehttps://www.pinterest.com/doctorchristiane/https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.Christiane/https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1StxXZwOlq6sY0hNATqa5D?si=_Cy0jJ2rTPWD913Bj1eirw&nd=1&dlsi=a70921b98b244dc3https://doctorchristiane.com/quizSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of an author, screenwriter, producer and podcaster"I experience creativity, as an idea that wants to come through me."Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. I live an enchanted life and besides for being a "creative" and author, I also have an animated series on YouTube called "Murder of 2," about two crows who sit on a line and observe humanity, as well as multiple other projects I'm working on right now.https://bytesizedblessings.com/https://www.facebook.com/kirsten.rudberg.7https://www.facebook.com/bytesizedblessingshttps://www.instagram.com/bytesizedblessingspod/https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=byte+sized+blessingsSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a singer/songwriter"Creativity, it's all about your imagination"Tom Ciurczak (Sir-Zak) offers up an infectious blend of energetic rhythms, danceable beats and powerful storytelling lyrics that make you think you are listening to a crossbreed of Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon and Steve Earle, complete with Eagles-esque harmonies and hook-laden Eric Clapton style guitar work. Tom learned, early on, about music's complex and distinct sounds and rhythms as well as the imagery that great storytelling can evoke.  In his mid 20's, Tom moved to the West Coast where he soon found work in the Specialty Lighting industry. Marriage and 2 young children meant putting his musical ambitions on hold, although he continued to write songs almost daily as he traveled the world to seek out the newest innovations in lighting. His career established him as an outstanding businessman, as he built three very successful Specialty Lighting Companies: Osram, Ushio and his own company, BLC International. Through it all, he continued to hear the siren's song as songwriting provided the creative outlet in his life.  Things changed in 2014, when Tom decided to dust off his prodigious arsenal of songs and put them to the test. When he attended recording artist Steve Earle's Songwriters Master Class and Retreat, he knew that he had found his people. From there, he turbo-charged his songs, taking them to a whole new level.  On June 26th 2025 the Album YORICK was released, highlighted by the title track Yorick based on a character from Shakespeare's Hamlet. It also included critically acclaimed singles, The Watcher and On Top Of The Rainbow.Tom performs regularly at music venues throughout Southern California to promote his own brand of Heartland Rock.  Singer/songwriter/recording artist Tom Ciurczak is proof that, once lit, the musical spark never dies – it's just waiting for the right time to blaze its magic.www.tomciurczak.comhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/tom-ciurczak/1523602233https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kSCXkEUWwUq5ykqyEf1Dnhttps://www.instagram.com/tokyotommy58/https://www.youtube.com/@tomciurczak8782Tom Ciurczak Band: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092202082226Tom Ciurczak: https://www.facebook.com/tom.ciurczakSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a fashion model, retired union carpenter, founder and owner of Gott Street Blues"Being Creative is just my entire being."Meet Brenda “Maxx” Cumby McGee, Founder and Owner of GottStreet Blues. She is a lifelong fashion model and union carpenter began her journey when she was 10 - both playing dress up in her mom's clothes, and also creating a construction site in her mother's garden with a red Tonka truck. One of her biggest challenges as a woman in the trades? Having properly fitting, and functional work clothing. Maxx has brilliantly paired her expertise in both industries to create a line of clothing for working women where the focus is the fit. Launching in 2025 is ‘the pant” that was designed with women's bodies in mind showcasing features and functionality for women on the job.https://gottstreetblues.com/https://www.youtube.com/@gottstreetblues2020https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-maxx-cumby-mcgee-10b5352a/https://www.tiktok.com/@maxxwell814Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a social innovator, social entrepreneur, systems change advocate and artist"To me, it means that I am somehow tapped into the flow of life."Nora Wilhelm is a social innovator and systems entrepreneur dedicated to driving positive change for a regenerative and just future. Her journey as a changemaker began at the age of 15, when she became deeply aware of global challenges, particularly in youth engagement and sustainable development. This early commitment to active citizenship led her to work with international NGOs and, over time, to focus on systems change and social innovation.In 2017, she co-founded collaboratio helvetica, an initiative designed to catalyse systems change in Switzerland in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Nora holds a BA in International Affairs from the University of St. Gallen and an MSt in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge, combining academic insight with hands-on experience in systemic transformation.After experiencing burnout firsthand, she created the well • change atelier in 2023: a space for creative regeneration and inner work, designed to help changemakers turn personal challenges, like burnout, into opportunities for growth and sustainable impact. Today, through her initiative Parayma , she also supports changemakers in clarifying their purpose and navigating the emotional and practical demands of systems work.Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a UNESCO Young Leader, she has spoken on global stages and continues to advocate for grounded, sustainable, and systemically informed approaches to leadership and transformation.www.norawilhelm.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/norawilhelmhttps://www.instagram.com/nora.wilhelm/https://www.facebook.com/nora.m.wilhelmwww.changeatelier.orghttps://www.instagram.com/thewell.changeatelier/https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewellchangeatelierhttps://www.pinterest.ch/thewellchangeatelier/www.parayma.cohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/paraymahttps://www.instagram.com/parayma.coSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of the CEO and Founder of the How to Buy A Home platform"Finding creativity when you're sweaty and tired."David Sidoni has been helping first-time home buyers since 2006. After over a decade of seeing first-hand how the real estate industry was screwing first-timers, he decided to create an educational platform to empower and educate the people who need guidance most. Since 2019, now with over 1.67 million downloads, the How to Buy a Home podcast is the #1 place for renters to find the answers they are looking for.https://howtobuyahome.com/https://www.facebook.com/HowtoBuyaHomeGuy/https://x.com/davidsidonihttps://www.youtube.com/@HowToBuyAHomehttps://www.instagram.com/howtobuyahomepodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sidoni-53a9295/https://www.tiktok.com/@howtobuyahomeSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a multifaceted artist, singer, composer, speaker and leadership coach"The creative impulse is what brings renewal."Owen Ó Súilleabháin is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his work as a singer, composer, speaker, and leadership coach. He draws on his rich heritage in the performing arts and academic background in philosophy, Greek and Roman civilization, and Peace Studies to inspire creativity and leadership. Owen believes in the transformative power of art and has collaborated with notable figures such as Steven Spielberg, Russell Crowe, Nigel Kennedy, and The Chieftains.In 2024 he established Inner Soul Circle, an online community focused on Celtic spirituality and the arts, alongside his mother Rev. Nóirín Ní Riain Ph.D and his brother Mícheál Moley Ó Súilleabháin.Owen's work spans various fields, including education, healthcare, and the corporate world, where he emphasizes the importance of listening and creativity for personal and organizational transformation. His contributions to the arts and leadership are recognized and sought after by numerous organizations globally.https://www.turasdanam.com/https://www.facebook.com/turasdanamhttps://www.youtube.com/@turasdanam/videosSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a World Renowned Architect "Architecture is frozen music."Kevin Kennon is an internationally renowned architect with over 40 years of experience, specializing in environmentally sustainable and innovative design. As the founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., Kevin leads the development of zero-carbon emission luxury eco-resorts in remote wilderness locations worldwide, merging design excellence with ecological responsibility. His extensive portfolio includes projects like the 1.5 million square foot Barclays North American Headquarters, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and multiple award-winning Bloomingdale's stores. Additionally, he led United Architects, a finalist in the prestigious World Trade Center design competition, further solidifying his impact on architectural innovation.  Kevin's expertise spans adaptive reuse, urban planning, and large-scale developments, with projects featured in the permanent collection of MoMA, New York. He has earned over 40 international design awards and is a sought-after thought leader, contributing to discussions on urban development, climate change, and sustainable architecture. His work extends beyond architecture; as an expert witness and lecturer at leading institutions like Yale and Columbia, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his craft.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkennonarchitect/https://www.instagram.com/pkk2418/?hl=enhttps://www.kdcaia.com/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a creative partner, author, certified coach and entrepreneur"We are most creative when we are creating from a space that is authentically us."Pia Leichter is a creative partner, published author, certified coach, and entrepreneur. Her path has been anything but ordinary: a recovering nomad, she's reported as a journalist in Sri Lanka, graduated summa cum laude from NYU, and worked as an award-winning creative director for some of the biggest brands in the world. Now, as the founder of Kollektiv Studio, she's uniquely positioned to co-create wild visions and ventures. She recently published Welcome to the Creative Club, a book that challenges everything people thought they knew about creativity. Praised by Google's Global Head of Creative & Innovation as "life-changing" and by iconic fashion designer Betsey Johnson as "a wild ride," this part-memoir, part-guide invites readers to make life their biggest art project and reclaim their creative power.Get a copy of her book: https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Creative-Club-Biggest-Project/dp/B0DPJ8L4NM/ref=sr_1_1Book a chemistry call: https://calendly.com/kollektivstudio/coaching-exploration-callMore about her work: https://kollektiv.studio/Connect through weekly field notes: https://kollektiv.studio/newsletterConnect on social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pialeichter/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a SIBO Coach and Functional Medicine Health Coach"Creativity is a way to recalibrate and a way for me to see the unseen."Today's guest is a powerhouse in functional medicine and integrative health, known for helping her fellow high-performing professionals and creatives ditch chronic digestive issues and unlock vibrant, dynamic energy. Meet Jen Yundt Coles, aka The SIBO Coach! After decades of struggling with her own gut health, Jen transformed her life and now empowers others to do the same. She's a sought-after expert in hydrogen sulfide SIBO and overall gut dysfunction, blending cutting-edge science with a mind-body approach. Jen's not your average health coach– she's a “recovering perfectionist”, a gluten-free baker, an aspiring rocker, and a bold advocate for self-healing. Through her programs, webinars and upcoming book, she's on a mission to help people feel lighter, brighter, and more confident in their own skin. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that's packed with wisdom, laughs, and actionable takeaways you won't want to miss!”https://www.instagram.com/the.sibo.coach/#https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenyundtcoles/https://thesibocoach.com/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of a #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Chiropractic Physician and Body and Mind Expert"Creativity to me is connection to higher power and connecting to your highest self."Dr. Salas is best known for helping lay people, coaches and health professionals break the cycle of their limiting beliefs… So, they can achieve vibrant health, harmonious relationships and sought-after prosperity for themselves and their clients. He is the creator of the mind clearing, body clearing and goal & success clearing systems. Dr. Salas is an #1 Amazon best selling author, Chiropractic Physician and body & mind Expert. He has served 4,267 clients and counting to transform their lives in the US and Europe for more than 28 years. https://themindclearing.com/For the listeners who are interested, i have a one time limited offer: 50% off on the complete package mind clearing, body clearing and goal & success clearing. 20% off Mind Clearing treatmentshttps://www.youtube.com/@dralainsalas8754Send us a text

Meet Danella Mercati, founder of ChiChi Fit – a dance fitness programme that fuses fitness with Broadway!... where FITNESS meets the STAGE.Enjoy Danella's engaging story - The surprising, inspiring, and theatrical journey of how ChiChi Fit took centre stage in the fitness world. Today, ChiChi Fit is a thriving business that's helping people of all ages rediscover their fabulousness through Broadway-inspired dance fitness classes.With routines set to show-stopping hits from musicals like Grease, Wicked, The Greatest Showman, and Mamma Mia, ChiChi Fit is more than just a workout – it's a celebration of music, creativity, community, and positivity.Instagram: @chichifit.dancefithttps://www.instagram.com/chichifit.dancefit/Facebook: chichidancefithttps://www.facebook.com/chichidancefit/WEBSITE: www.chichi-fit.co.ukSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of movie and TV writer, producer and now proud podcaster.Over the course of his writing and producing career, Alan Katz has written movies and TV shows like HBO's iconic Tales From The Crypt. Entertainment Weekly called the first season of his "The How NOT To Make A Movie Podcast" the "Best Film Podcast of 2022". He realized at that point that he'd become the thing he always wanted to be when he grew up: a podcaster.https://thedonorpodcast.com/https://costardandtouchstone.com/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of founder and CEO of Global braning and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls"Creativity is a balance of left brain and right brain"Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder & CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens & Moguls based in Cambridge, MA.  Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups as well as non profit organizations.  She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School.  Paige serves on several Boards, is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn  www.mavensandmoguls.comSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of an Author and Actor"Creativity feels like a life line, like another vein in my body."Tim Cummings is the author of the multiple-award-winning coming-of-age novel, Alice the Cat, published by Fitzroy Books. It was chosen as an American Book Awards 'Best Book' Finalist for 2023, received a Bronze Medal in the 2024 Feathered Quill Book Awards, and is a Finalist in both the 2024 National Indies Excellence Awards for Teen Fiction and the Independent Author Network's Book of the Year Awards. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University Los Angeles and a BFA from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts. Since 1984, he has appeared in over 200 projects across theatre, film, television, voice-over, and new media. Recent publications of short fiction, essays, and poetry include F(r)iction, Scare Street, Lunch Ticket, MeowMeow PowPow, From Whispers to Roars, Drunk Monkeys, Hare's Paw, Lit Angels, and Critical Read/RAFT, for which he won the ‘Origins' contest for his essay, “You Have Changed Me Forever.” He teaches writing for UCLA Extension Writers' Program, The Townies Inc in Ojai, runs private workshops, and coaches authors. He lives in Los Angeles with his partner of 19 years and their dog. Website: timcummings.ink  InstagramSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of the Chief Burnout Officer of the Breakfast Leadership Network"Creativiy for me is being in the zone."Michael D. Levitt enables thriving workplaces. He is a burnout survivor, AI solutions Consultant, global thought leader on HR and wellness, therapist, keynote speaker, author, executive coach, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show podcast.Social media and other links:Hire Michael to Speak at your event: Support@BreakfastLeadership.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/MichaelDLevittX: https://X.com/bfastleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@breakfastleadership?sub_confirmation=1TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@bfastleadershipBlog:  https://BreakfastLeadership.com/blogInterviews:  https://BreakfastLeadership.com/media Podcast:  https://apple.co/3ywz8SEPatreon:  https://www.patreon.com/bfastleadershipBooks:Burnout Proof:  https://amzn.to/37prw48The Great Resignation & Quiet Quitting: https://amzn.to/3JgeusBBaby Boomer Burnout: https://amzn.to/3Yei4rf369 Days: How To Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenarios: https://amzn.to/38Zd807Burnout:  How You Entered The Path To Burnout: https://amzn.to/2GQWFyZSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a photographer and designer"Ideas are something you catch!"Largely influenced by his Midwest upbringing, Ben's pursuit of photography first began with a fascination for the abandoned. His unmistakable aesthetic and color palette have breathed new life into faded old spaces, and since then he has focused on broadening his work to capture architecture, roadside attractions, and, his true passion, all things retro and Americana. A multifaceted artist, he has spent over 20 years working for numerous design agencies, a quality which can be seen in his work.Website: bengeier.comInstagram: @bengeierphotographyThreads: @bengeierphotographyBluesky: bengeierphotos.bsky.socialTrope: https://trope.com/products/viewing-hoursSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of an author, entrepreneure and creator of Lights On"Really getting clear on what creativity is for you!"Julia Black is the creator of Lights On, a global community for parents who want to bring the latest thinking from neuroscience, positive psychology and passion-led learning into their homes. Initially launched as a physical centre offering in-person programmes, Julia soon recognised the need to expand into the virtual space. With her new book Lights On Learning, Julia offers a transformative approach to understanding what makes every child “lights on” so they are ready to learn. In 2010 Julia won the NCPTA Gold Star award for Changing the Life Of The School and her personal experience with flexi-schooling her daughter further deepened her commitment to unlocking her children's learning potential. Julia is also a BAFTA and Grierson nominated documentary director, educationalist, and Master Neurocoach. https://www.instagram.com/lightsonfamilies/https://www.facebook.com/thelightsonmum/https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightsonlearning/https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOnLearningSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a visual storyteller"I think being creative is about expressing something in a way and bringing it to life"Hi, I'm Emily, a visual storyteller with a passion for presentation design! I specialize in transforming complex content into captivating presentations that seamlessly blend storytelling with eye-catching design. With nearly two decades in marketing and branding, I help businesses bring their messages to life through beautiful, impactful visuals.I thrive on strategic collaboration with clients, guiding them in crafting presentations that truly resonate with their target audiences. My journey began with a sweet sixteen invitation, which sparked a love for design that has grown into a thriving creative career. I'm dedicated to empowering clients to confidently deliver their messages through compelling presentations.Let's dive into the exciting world of designed presentations and explore my unique approach to crafting stunning visual stories in PowerPoint!https://www.facebook.com/emily.schnurmanhttps://www.instagram.com/mz719/#https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyschneider719/https://www.iamemilyschneider.com/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of CEO and Founder of The Mentor Project"Creativity is taking something and repackaging it building on something we already have."Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, author of The Mentorship Edge, and an Applied Developmental Psychologist. She has been featured at TEDx, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-heiser-phd/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieHeiserwww.deborahheiser.comwww.mentorproject.orgThinkers50Radar List 2022100 CoachesBook a time to meet!TEDx: Rethinking Aging: Mentoring the New Generationhttps://youtu.be/uSubiZf8JQoSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of an actor"Creativity: it honestly means collaborating"Matt Drago is an actor living in Los Angeles. Best known for his role as Fabian in SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA, he has appeared in a variety of other projects including Disney's Counting Scars viral video,What Would Jesus Do: The Journey Continues, Ridley Scott's Prophets of Science Fiction, and the popular audio drama podcast No Other Way. He also has his own production company, which is currently in development on its first feature film. Outside of performing, Matt enjoys karate (he is a 4th degree black belt) and is an avid sports fan. Matt is represented by HRI Talent, Ignite Talent Management, and is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor's Equity. www.mattdrago.comhttps://mattdrago.com/https://www.facebook.com/mattdragofanshttps://www.youtube.com/@matt-dragohttps://www.instagram.com/mattdrago/#https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_drago?_t=ZP-8t03EUiNtSo&_r=1https://www.threads.com/@mattdrago?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3DSend us a text

Creativity through the lens of a podcast host:"Self expression, something that is inside me that I bring to creation."Dr. Agi Keramidas is originally from Greece and has been living in the UK since 2010. His personal development journey took him from being a dentist with a Master's Degree to becoming a podcaster, knowledge broker, and author. He is on a lifelong journey of personal growth and self-mastery. Despite his formal education, he is a big believer in the immense power of self-education. He is a critical thinker and yet, at the same time deeply spiritual.He is the host of the “Personal Development Mastery” podcast, and his mission is to inspire his audience to stand out and take action toward a life of purpose and fulfilment.His podcast ranks in the global top 1% and he has interviewed over 250 people, among them Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, and Dr. John Demartini.https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/agi.keramidashttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOvVFfvzK2kRmThhuOs7whttps://www.instagram.com/agikeramidas/https://www.linkedin.com/in/agikeramidas/Send us a text

Creativity through the lens of Emmy Award Winner, Master Coach and Best Selling Author"Practice trusting yourself!"Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, and Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television, authored four bestsellers, including her seminal work "Fearless Living" (translated into 16 languages), and founded the Fearless Living Institute, home of Fearless Living Life Coach Certification Program, considered the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. She was the first Life Coach on television in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head Life Coach on the hit daytime NBC show, "Starting Over." Named its "Most Valuable Player" by The New York Times and heralded as "America's Favorite Life Coach," she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth, giving you a path out of "not being good enough" using the "Wheels" technology she developed that saved her own life. She's been read, heard, and watched by millions, coached tens of thousands of clients, trained hundreds of coaches, and now wants to share all she knows with you!https://fearlessliving.org/https://www.facebook.com/rhondabritten/https://www.pinterest.com/rhondabritten/https://www.youtube.com/user/RhondaBrittenhttps://www.instagram.com/rhondabritten/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondabritten/https://www.tiktok.com/@rhondabrittenhttps://rhondabritten.substack.com/https://fearlessliving.org/risk/Send us a text