The Artist Engineer Podcast

Join us, your hosts Tony and Bill, in this final episode of the year and for the foreseeable future as we drink hot toddies, discuss the importance of graceful transitions and take a break from the show. We explore the importance of acknowledging the end of things, whether a project, a relationship, or a phase of life, to move forward. We reflect on lessons learned over the past three years from our guests in their art and careers. We also share insights from our experiences with change and what qualities helped us navigate them. Finally, we send out a big thank you to our audience for listening and to all our great guests for sharing their stories! If you haven't checked out the past episodes, please do, as we had some wonderful conversations. Mentions in this show Introducing Bill Robertazzi & Tony Tran John Mohr interview: Indie Rock Star to IT Rock Star Sunil Garg Talks With Us About Science, Art, Law and the Cosmos! Howard Robot interview: F.I.R.E., Flaming Phalluses and Feelings Bill's Coaching Practice    

Our guest today is Jay Vogler, founder of JBV Creative. Jay designs and creates projects to showcase his passion for mechanical engineering and creative expression via "Rube Goldberg" like kinetic sculptures. He is also a prolific content creator with a significant presence on both YouTube and Instagram. (go check out his creations!) We discuss his transition from corporate engineering at a toy manufacturer to working solely for himself, the effort it took to build his social presence, how he picks his projects, and who his audience is. Lastly, Jay shares lessons he learned building JBV Creative for those also wanting to pursue content creation and other creative ventures. Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe to this podcast. JBV Creative on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbvcreative/  JBV Creative on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JBVCreative    

Our guest on this episode is "ChatGPT", a cutting-edge natural language Artificial Intelligence designed by OpenAI. ChatGPT's remarkable language abilities and versatility in performing various tasks have garnered high acclaim. During this interview, we put ChatGPT's conversational AI to the test to explore its capabilities and limitations. Moreover, we delve into how conversational AI has the potential to revolutionize the way artists and engineers create and share their work. Additionally, we address the ethical and societal implications of engaging in discussions with a seemingly "life-like" AI persona. To avoid unintentionally personifying ChatGPT, we incorporated different fictional AI-generated voices to make it clear it wasn't one of our usual human guests, such as HAL from 2001: Space Odyssey and Rick from Rick and Morty, in addition to a generic voice for clarity and a pleasant listening experience. For a thought-provoking conversation on the topic of unintentional personification of technology, we recommend checking out our February 2021 episode featuring Alice Wroe, the Augmented and Virtual Realities Lead at the Atlantic Institute. (link below) Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe Find ChatGPT here:www.openai.com AI Voices Supplied by: https://uberduck.ai/ Listen to the Alice Wroe episode here: https://www.theartistengineer.com/e/alice-wroe-interview-augmented-and-virtual-realities-lead-at-the-atlantic-institute/  

Join your hosts, Tony and Bill, on our annual end of year "hot toddies" episode. Before diving into the topic, we ask you, our listeners, for a favor. We truly appreciate hearing from you all and would love feedback about the show. So please email us below and let us know: What you like? Or don't like. What you want more of? What you want less of? Suggestions for future guests or new directions to pursue. And anything else on your mind.  You can email us at podcast@theartistengineer.com Now that that's out of the way, listen in as Tony and Bill sip hot toddies and explore the topic of feedback, in both professional and personal situations. Why it's valuable, how to give it, how to receive it, when it's appropriate, when it's not, and the big roles intention and competence play in these interactions. Finally, we wish you all a happy and healthy new year! Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

Our guest is Kenji Larsen, a technologist, entrepreneur, and artist. He is the CEO at Alpha Reactor Corporation, a consulting firm working with startups and Fortune 500 skunkworks (experimental laboratories or departments inside companies), specializing in bringing engineering prototypes from initial concept to scale. We discuss visionary thinking vs. execution thinking, and the differences that define the components of S.T.E.A.M. - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. He shares advice on preparing young people to go into a career and previews his upcoming book meant to inspire future generations of innovators. As well, we wander off into the forest to compare beavers to technologists. And discuss the deeper meanings of life explored in Blade Runner, his favorite science fiction film. Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

Our guests this episode are Zack and Wayne from LEGO Masters Season 2! Zack and Wayne Macasaet share behind the scenes stories, including the "ugly fish" principle that got them accepted to the show. We discuss how they combine artistic vision, engineering techniques, and storytelling in their builds and how the two strengths of "willpower" and "waypower" work in their collaborations, as builders and brothers. The two share how fun, competition, and parenthood drive their many pursuits.  You can find out more about Zack and Wayne below: https://www.instagram.com/matthias.mac/ https://www.instagram.com/zackhariahm/ https://www.oasisarchery.com/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Our guest is Dr. Samuel West, a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Organizational Psychology and the founder of The Museum of Failure. The Museum of Failure is a traveling collection of failed products and services from around the world - it serves as a fascinating learning experience which provides unique insight into the risky business of innovation. We discuss how innovation and progress require an acceptance of failure, and how being open to failure and the lessons learned from it, can inspire us to take more meaningful risks. We explore the fear of failure, both on the organizational scale and the personal level, and how there's an increasing interest in spaces that allow for productive conversations on this topic.  And finally, we dive into ways to measure creativity and the difference between good and bad failure. Enjoy!  Please do take a virtual tour of the Museum of Failure below: https://museumoffailure.com/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Thomas Edison thought deeply about what drives invention or, as we call it today, innovation. One of his famous sayings, “Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,” stresses that innovation involves more than just great ideas. Or to paraphrase Jay-Z, “I got 99 problems, but inspiration ain't one.” In this special quarterly episode, your hosts Tony and Bill explore the topic of creativity (we could have called it innovation as well). We explore some common hurdles to creativity and suggest ways to overcome them. We discuss the challenge of how to maintain one's imagination and open-mindedness over many years in pursuit of creativity. And throughout, we share some insights learned from our conversations with past guests. Past episodes mentioned in this conversation you might enjoy: Ron Diorio interview: Imagination + Productivity = Creativity (Nov 2020) https://www.theartistengineer.com/e/ron-diorio-interview/ Grind+Eat+Pray - Ethan Richards interview (Nov 2020) https://www.theartistengineer.com/e/grindeatpray-ethan-richards-interview/ Sunil Garg Talks with us About Science, Art, Law and the Cosmos! (Dec 2020) https://www.theartistengineer.com/e/light-artist-sunil-garg/ Fernanda Oyarzún interview: Sea Life and See Life (May 2022) https://www.theartistengineer.com/e/fernanda-oyarzun-interview/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Our guest is Dr. Fernanda Oyarzún, a biologist, scientific illustrator and sculptor, who works in the worlds of both science and art - exploring the life, forms and evolution of marine biodiversity. Fernanda is an Associate Researcher at both UCSC, the Catholic University of Concepcion and at SECOS, the Coastal Social-Ecological Millennium Institute, in Chile.  She is also an acclaimed artist whose realistic sculptures of marine life have been displayed around the world. In this episode, we discuss the role drawing and observation play in science, how our whole body is involved in processing information, and how we can nourish creativity through experimentation and play. You can learn more about Fernanda and her wonderful art below:  https://www.fernandaoyarzun.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fernie1977/ https://twitter.com/oyarzun_fern http://www.bienalconcepcion.cl/convocatoria/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Our guest is Professor Nadav Drukker, a theoretical physicist and experimental potter.  He is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at King's College London. Through his ceramic artworks, he endeavors to mirror the creativity of his scientific research. Nadav's work can be seen at the Knight Webb Gallery in London. Nadav explains how the act of sharing his ceramics has lead to simpler physics formulas, as well, he shares his thoughts on craftsmanship, originality and artistry, and explores the mysteries of time travel and parallel universes. You can find out more about Nadav and view his beautiful ceramic work below: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/nadav-drukker https://www.instagram.com/nadavdrukker/ https://www.knightwebbgallery.com/artist/nadav-drukker/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

Our guest this episode is Abrian Curington. Abrian is a visual storyteller and cartographer based in Washington State, her work includes scientific illustrations, fantastical maps and graphic novels. She was an Artist-at-Sea aboard the Research Vessel Falkor for the Schmidt Ocean Institute. Abrian tells us how curiosity is at the root of her artistic and scientific work, how visual storytelling can create emotion and connection, and she shares tips for being a better communicator. Finally she shares her message for "quiet nerds with wild hearts." ;) You can find out more about Abrian and her work below: https://bluecatco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/abriancart/ https://twitter.com/AbrianCArt https://schmidtocean.org/person/abrian-curington/   Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

Our guest is Jonathan Deutsch, Professor of Culinary Arts and Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Jonathan is a chef, an author and founder of the Drexel Food Lab, a food product design and culinary innovation lab that applies culinary arts and science to improve the health of people, the planet and economies. Jonathan tells us about the Food Labs focus on sustainability, health and equitable access, and we explore the continuum of engineered food to well-crafted food to artistically creative food. Finally, we discuss the historical aspects of men at the BBQ grill. You can find out more about Jonathan and the Food Lab's work below: Jonathan Deutsch: https://drexel.edu/cnhp/faculty/profiles/DeutschJonathan/ Drexel Food Lab: https://sway.office.com/CXJJWuhvn3FW0hKz?ref=Link Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe      

Our guest this episode is Maria Hwang, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. Maria received her Doctorate of Education from Columbia University in Instructional Technology and Media. Her research focuses on delivering fashion, health, and wellness content through persuasive, personalized, and playful human-centered interfaces. We discuss how she adapted standard computer science subject matter to better suit the needs of her fashion students, how AI designers and wearable tech can be used in fashion design, and we ponder the future of digital fashion and virtual fashion shows. Finally, Maria tells us how bringing the fashion and technology fields together can play a part in reducing the barriers for women starting careers in computer science. You can find out more about Maria and her work below: Maria Hwang: http://mariahwang.com/ Algorithmic Arts Workshop: https://algoarts.cofc.edu/watch-videos/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

On our latest episode, we are joined by Joby Harris, a Visual Strategist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) where he supports scientists and engineers with visuals, strategy and communication. Prior to working at NASA, Joby worked for many years as a designer and artist in the film, television, music, and theme park industries. Joby tells us how Star Wars and Night of the Living Dead sparked his interest in art, design and space. He shares his career advice for both art and engineering, which include being supported by healthy relationships, being generous with your time and talents, and learning to sketch to better communicate your ideas. We learn how artists, scientists and engineers at NASA collaborate with each other and get their message out to the public, how travel posters to exoplanets became a thing, and find out whether we'll have light sabers anytime soon. ;) You can check out Joby's amazing work below! http://www.jobyharris.com/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Join us, your hosts Tony and Bill, in this final episode of the year, as we share hot toddies and look forward to 2022! We discuss New Year's resolutions and why they fail, whether it's better to swim towards a goal or float with the current, and how setting an intention can act as a North Star. We share our model and methods for keeping ourselves on track. We explore the certitude of death and the finite number of weekends left in one's life as great motivators and finally, we set our own personal intentions for next year. Please listen in and help hold us accountable! :) You can find a few resources referenced in the show below: 4 Powers of Effort (Bill's Human42 Blog) http://www.human42.com/blog/2021/7/30/4-powers-of-effort 21 Questions (Bill's Human42 Blog) http://www.human42.com/blog/2020/12/17/new-years-assessment-and-planning Most Important Tasks (MIT) https://personalmba.com/most-important-tasks/ Atomic Habits by James Clear https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits The 90 Day Year https://www.90dayyear.com/ Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe    

Our guests on this episode are Delaney Martin and Taylor Lee Shepherd of New Orleans Airlift, an artist-driven non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire wonder, connect communities, and foster opportunities through collaboration, arts education and the creation of experimental public artworks. Delaney Martin is a multi-media installation artist and the Co-Founder/Artistic Director of New Orleans Airlift. Taylor Lee Shepherd is a sound artist and Technical Director of New Orleans Airlift; as well as one of the founders of Airlift's musical architecture project. We discuss Music Box Village, a whimsical village of artist-made interactive “musical houses,” which is the flagship project of New Orleans Airlift. We explore the importance of intuitive interfaces and the collaboration that goes on between "wingnuts", tinkerers, and inventors to realize something bigger than the sum of their parts, as well as what artistic expression, technical engineering and social engineering have in common. To learn more about New Orleans Airlift and Music Box Village check out the links below: https://www.neworleansairlift.org/ https://www.tixr.com/groups/musicboxvillage Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe  

Our guest this episode is Elliott Lawson (aka @AstroLawson). Elliott is an astrophotographer who captures beautiful images of the night sky with his telescope, a camera and sometimes even an iPhone. Professionally, Elliott has been an engineer in the defense industry for 20 years after spending 11 years in the Air Force. He is currently employed as a Field Engineer at Raytheon. We discuss Elliott's passion for astrophotography, the equipment needed to get started, and why he MUST share what he's seeing with other people.  As well, we explore his experiences with the diverse community of astrophotographers, both online and in-person, and the traits they share with engineers -  such as creativity, attention to detail and having fun. Finally we hear about the amazing experience of "STAR PARTIES" - and why he recommends it to "every human on the planet"! Find out more about Elliott and Astro community below: Astro Lawson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_lawson/ Friendly Cosmos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendly.cosmos/?hl=en Friendly Cosmos Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dTJupMKmaN Please don't forget to share/rate/review/subscribe.    

On this episode we're joined by guest host Jennifer Palmer, a self-described “techie” and full-time writer. We asked Jennifer on to help us reflect on our past guests' wisdom, find out what Tony and Bill have learned so far, and to explore what the future of the show might hold. We discuss people's inherent potential, the power of community and mentors, and whether this show should focus on being “useful” and/or “interesting”. You can follow Jennifer's current writing here: www.odiousawry.com And you can check out past episodes mentioned in this show below, which you also might enjoy

Our guest this episode is Bill Brovold. The phrase “Renaissance man” comes to mind when describing Bill. Whether roasting his own coffee, baking his own bread, both of which he gladly shares … or building a 16-foot Aeolian wind harp, or repairing a barn door, Bill tells us how he finds as much joy in the journey as the destination. Bill is an accomplished musician who was a pioneer of the no-wave movement in NYC, as well as an avant-garde visual artist and educator. He also builds musical instruments for himself and others. We discuss how his deep-seated desire to “know how things work”, has helped him acquire a wide variety of skills and explore how artists and engineers are most alike due to their problem-solving abilities. Finally, we learn where the awesome sound of land speeders in Stars Wars comes from. You can check out Bill's music here: https://billbrovold.bandcamp.com/ Episode intro "Space to Let" via Bill's "Double Celled Organism" collaboration And if you enjoyed the show, please remember to share/rate/review!  

Justine Greenland Duke joins us on this episode! Justine is Head of Knowledge Management at Mastercard Foundation in Toronto, where she helps people, teams and organizations make sense of apparent complexity through the thoughtful use of technology.  For over 15 years, Justine has focused her efforts on philanthropic organizations. Previously she pursued careers in dance performance and choreography. We discuss the value of knowledge management inside philanthropic foundations, how working backwards from a strategy can make knowledge more useful, and how honing both technical skills and creative skills can help you recognize patterns in both your professional and personal life. Justine tells us how the skills learned in gymnastics and dance, such as discipline, communication and simplifying ideas, have helped her in her professional life. Finally, we explore some tips for managing professional transitions, including taking a break, serendipitous relationships, talking out loud, and journaling. You can find out more about Justine here: https://about.me/justinegreenlandduke Thanks for listening!!  Don't forget to subscribe/share/review    

Our guest is Howard Robot! Howard is the creator of My Robot Friend - a musical and performance art project from New York City - known for live performances in which he wears his homemade robot costume complete with flames, lights, shooting ping-pong balls and confetti! Howard is also a creative software developer designing and implementing web, desktop, and mobile applications. In this episode, we discuss the origin of My Robot Friend, his philosophy of what it means to be a robot, and learning about basic electrical theory (spoiler alert, it's shocking!) As well, Howard gives us his thoughts on how to fund a creative life while maintaining artistic freedom and the importance of pursuing F.I.R.E (Financial Independence Retire Early) in his life. Finally, he shares his insights on the ways in which creativity, collaboration and community overlap between software engineering and creating art. Intro song "By Your Side (feat. Dean Wareham)" by My Robot Friend To check out more of Howard's music and art go to https://www.myrobotfriend.com/ Thanks for listening!!  Don't forget to subscribe/share/review    

In this THEME episode, it's just your co-hosts Tony and Bill! We discuss when is a creation - be it a piece of art, software code or a product - ready to "ship"? We explore where and how does creativity flourish? And we unpack some of the psychology behind procrastination and how that can be a good thing, by giving us the time and space to come up with creative solutions and new ideas.  Speaking of ideas, where do they come from? Are there any new ideas? ... Really? Let's get philosophical! Finally, we name drop and quote Pablo Picasso, Jerry Garcia, and several of our guests throughout this episode so ... If you liked this episode, please don't forget to share/subscribe/review. And check out a few past episodes whose guest's wisdom we draw upon. John Mohr interview: Indie Rock Star to IT Rock Star (October 2020) Ron Diorio interview: Imagination + Productivity = Creativity (November 2020) Sunil Garg talks with us about Science, Art, Law and the Cosmos! (December 2020) Sabrina Thompson interview: NASA Engineer, Artist, Author and Baller! (March 2021) Robert J. Lang interview: Origami Master and Physicist (June 2021)  

Our guest this episode is Robert J. Lang, one of the world's leading masters of the art of origami. Robert's work combines aspects of the Western school of mathematical origami design with the Eastern emphasis upon line and form. It has been shown in exhibitions around the world including in New York's Museum of Modern Art and Paris's Carrousel du Louvre. He has consulted on the application of origami to engineering problems ranging from air-bag design to expandable space telescopes. He is also the author or co-author of twenty-one books on origami art and design. We discuss Robert's decision to quit his job in laser physics to focus on origami full-time, how he applies families of patterns from origami to industrial problems, and what constitutes "good" origami in both the art and engineering worlds. Robert describes what elegance in design is and how pursuing elegance can lead to surprising results. And finally, we share resources that will help you to get started learning origami. You can find out more about Robert and his work below: https://langorigami.com/ We love hearing your feedback, so feel free to reach out! If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review.  

Our guest this episode is Shefik! Shefik is the Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik Presents Invocation", which is broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations throughout the United States. Shefik is also a seasoned technologist with a career background as a Lead Architect and Senior Web Developer. He is currently a Technical Lead for NBC Sports at NBC Universal. We discuss how a CD collection and creating playlists were the inspiration behind his radio show, as well as the circumstances that led to him being knighted, not once, but twice! And what a knighthood means in modern times. Finally, Shefik describes how balancing creative and analytical thinking can help build technology and entertainment that serves a greater good. You can find out more about Shefik and his show below: http://invocation.co/ We love hearing your feedback, so feel free to reach out! If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review.    

On this episode we're joined by Vic Bondi, a business technologist who's held senior positions at Microsoft and consulted with companies both large and small. As well, he was a founding member of the politically focused, Chicago-based hardcore punk band, Articles of Faith. Vic has a PhD in History and has written and taught on the topic. We discuss the evolution of Microsoft culture from the 90s to today and how a phone machine negotiated his first Microsoft contract. We ponder whether software programmers are today's new rock stars, and finally we explore the thread that connects Vic's music, software development and history experiences together. Check out more information on Vic and his various projects Vic's latest music  vicbondi.bandcamp.com Executive Decision (his history podcast) https://executivedecision.libsyn.com/ Vic Bondi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_Bondi  

Benton C. Bainbridge joins us for this episode. Benton is best known as a pioneer of visual music performance, where he creates media art and visual performances with handcrafted image processing systems. Benton has collaborated with a diverse group of artists, including the Beastie Boys, with whom Benton VJ'd two world tours.  We discuss the nature and nurture of growing up in a family of both artists and engineers, how engineering and bleeding edge technology have often been a part of art, artists and art traditions, choosing freedom versus stability while making a living as an artist, how emerging NFT (non-fungible token) technologies could be used to sell, collect and trade digital and ethereal art and finally, how an oscilloscope led to a Beastie Boys world tour! Benton is faculty at the School of Visual Arts MFA Computer Arts Department,  and Artist-in-Residence at Andrew Freedman Home in The Bronx.  You can find out more about Benton below: - https://bentoncbainbridge.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=benton+c+bainbridge+ We love hearing your feedback, so feel free to reach out! If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review.    

On this special Theme episode, it's just your hosts Bill and Tony! Join us as we unpack the idea of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work. We recap how our guests have brought their artist and engineer lives to work, as well as share our own experiences. We explore what "bringing your whole self to work" means to us and discuss ideas such as being authentic vs adaptive, self-aware, and comfortable in your own skin. Finally, we talk about the benefits we all get from a full and diverse set of experiences, and the challenges of navigating professional standards, work culture, and social media. We love hearing your feedback, so feel free to reach out! If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review.  

Our guest this episode is Sabrina Thompson. Sabrina is an aerospace engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where she designs orbits and develops trajectories for space missions. She is also the author of the Girl in Space Book Series. We discuss a wide range of topics such as the different phases of a NASA mission, how to introduce kids to STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics), what basketball, dance and art have in common, and sneakers that can defy Newton's 3 laws of motion! You can find out more about Sabrina (a.ka. - Nefertiti-Pokahontas!) here If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review.

On this episode our guest is Yubin Lee, who is currently Senior Program Manager for Alexa Smart Home at Amazon. He is the author of the book "Human Nature, Photographs from Europe" and a musician utilizing technology to create hip hop beats via old school soul, funk, and jazz vinyl. Yubin was born in Korea, grew up in Germany and now lives in the United States. We explore how Europe, Asia and the US perceive the divide between professional and artistic pursuits differently, how hobbies can evolve into a creative process, and how sharing your passions at work can improve your relationships with your colleagues. If you like the show, please don't forget to subscribe/share/rate/review. You can find out more about Yubin below: On Instagram here and here On Soundcloud On Youtube Human Nature, Photographs from Europe  

Our guest this episode is Alice Wroe, the Augmented and Virtual Realities Lead at the Atlantic Institute in Oxford England. The Atlantic Institute connects the seven Atlantic Fellows programs, building a global community of courageous leaders who address systemic causes of inequity. Alice is also the founder of Herstory, a project using art and culture to engage people with women's history. She has worked at the intersection of art, technology and social justice for leading institutions including Magic Leap, U2, and The Gates Foundation. We discuss being an accidental technologist, the experience of meeting a Digital Human for the first time, how AR and VR could be used to elevate our humanity, and the role artists play in preventing technology from becoming boring and dangerous. You can read more about Alice and her work below Atlantic Institute and Atlantic Fellows HerStory Please don't forget to subscribe/rate/review on Apple podcasts to help the show get discovered!  

Our guest this episode is Bertrand Martin, Head of Airbus Satellite Platform Product Line & Policy at Airbus and an accomplished water and oil painter based in Toulouse, France. Bertrand is represented by several art galleries in Europe. We discuss the rigorous, technological and celestial nature of Bertrand's professional career in the satellite industry, along with the very expressive, human and terrestrial nature of his art and subject matter. You can check out Bertrand's art at https://bertrand-martin.com/ And find him on Instagram at @bertrandmartinartist Please don't forget to subscribe/rate/review on Apple podcasts to help the show get discovered!

Our guest this episode, David Voigt, has balanced two careers over the past few decades, one as a web developer and the other as an independent musician, audio engineer and producer. We discuss the reasons you might find so many musicians in the web development profession and how being open to opportunities led to his career transitions. As well, we find out if Cleveland really does rock. ;) Please don't forget to subscribe/rate/review!  You can find David and his music below: http://beyondnotes.org/ https://beyondnotes.bandcamp.com/album/remember-who-you-are https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-voigt-88b87445/    

First we sip hot toddies! and reflect a bit on 2020 and the show.  We are then joined by Kim Meijer, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who specializes in Integrative Therapy and Contemplative Psychotherapy - to heal the body, mind and spirit. Kim is a former Interactive Designer in the tech/media industries, and a member of Dance to Degrees, a project whose goal is to harness the power of dance to combat climate change. We discuss Kim's interest in and journey through art, technology and psychology. As well as, how she navigated a career crossroads by thinking about long-term happiness, and how both therapy and dance have healing properties. Finally, we wish all a healthy and happy New Year!!

Our guest, Sunil Garg, has spent time as a scientist, lawyer, jazz musician, and currently as a contemporary light and illumination artist. In his art, Sunil paints and sculpts natural and computer programmed light, with reflection, movement and shadows. Join us for this fun and wide-ranging conversation where we touch on how creativity, authenticity and rule-breaking can lead to success. Check out Sunil's art here Please don't forget to subscribe/rate/review!  

On this episode we are joined by Caroline Miller, an Associate Director at UNITY Biotechnology and a long-time member of The Flaming Lotus Girls (FLG), a women focused, anarchist art collective specializing in kinetic fire sculptures. Check out the Tympani Lambada sculpture We discuss Burning Man and FLG's culture of "do-acracy", when we can expect aging to be cured, and the role she plays in facilitating creative ideas for both scientists and artists.     

We talk with Ron Diorio, former VP of Business Development and Innovation for The Economist Magazine Group and Director of their Media Lab. Ron is also an accidental artist, working in photography and film. His work has been shown internationally and he is represented by the Peter Hay Halpert Fine Art Gallery. Our conversation covers how imagination plus productivity equals creativity and how constraints can serve rather than hinder those efforts in both corporate and artistic lives.  Check out Ron's art here: https://www.phhfineart.com/artists/ron-diorio  

First you grind, then you eat, then you pray. In this episode we talk with Ethan Richards, a former IT executive who pivoted full time into art, music and entrepreneurship.  Ethan is founder of Grind+Eat+Pray, a mix medium and live experience project.  He also consults with clients in the digital space via his firm Design+Tech+Media In our discussion, we talk about the lessons learned and skills transferred between Ethan's art and tech lives, as well as keeping positive, grounded and grateful during challenging times.      

Author, international speaker and Jungian psychotherapist Gary Bobroff joins us as we explore the mind of the Artist Engineer - where it aligns in our world and where it contrasts. In this fun and interesting conversation we take a spin through archetypal knowledge, personality types, such as the Myers-Briggs model, and the importance of understanding your shadow. Find out how becoming more familiar with your own perspectives and biases leads to a more fulfilling life! Gary is also founder of Jungian Online, which connects clients with certified Jungian Analysts and Psychotherapists worldwide via live video. Check out Gary's latest book "Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung: The complete guide to the great psychoanalyst, including the unconscious, archetypes and the self" Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!!  

In this episode we talk to co-founders, Daisy Nodal and Tom Pupo, about makers, maker spaces and the maker movement. Also, about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, Mathematics) education and community building. Oh! and about growing plants in space!   Moonlighter Miami Fablab   Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!!  

John Mohr is currently CIO of The MacArthur Foundation, a large private international philanthropy, headquartered in Chicago.  In the early 1990s, John also served in another leadership role, as the lead guitarist and singer/songwriter for the indie post-punk/hardcore band TAR. Join us and John as we discuss creative problem solving, leadership and transitions. Additional Notes Recent Interview Thank you! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!!    

Introducing your co-hosts, Bill Robertazzi & Tony Tran.