Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam J Kurtz

The often humorous, sometimes dark work of the artist known as ‘adamjk' can be seen everywhere from tote bags to enamel pins to his books on creativity. Yet the prolific Kurtz doesn't claim to be an expert: in this uproarious talk, he offers some useful panaceas to the pressures of creative perfection: Why execution should be only half of your design focus How honesty and kindness have propelled his career What factors (besides talent) contribute to creative success --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getu-chandler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/getu-chandler/support

Hello and welcome to the GRACED podcast, where we infuse everyday magic into your everyday life. Today's podcast guest is none other than AdamJK, author, speaker, and artist and we talk about the themes of the Fool card - spontaneity, being a free spirit, purity, and new beginnings. He's also created a tarot deck called OK Tarot and we talk about his process of creating a tarot deck and how he infuses his honesty, humor, and relatable way of drawing and writing into this deck. We talk about taking the leap and trusting the universe, which can feel scary, especially when you don't know what's on the other side. We also talk about taking small steps versus taking big leaps and how progress over perfection can help you gain momentum as you move forward. It's okay to not have all the answers, and in fact, on the back of Adam's OK Tarot box, it says "It's not perfect, but it's ok." Listen to this episode to gain comfort and wisdom that finding your process takes time and you can often find the answers when you take that leap into the unknown - trusting yourself in the present moment. 00:00 Introducing podcast guest AdamJK & OK Tarot Giveaway Announcement 01:47 Diving into the themes of the Fool tarot card 02:51 What does taking the leap mean for you? 05:27 Taking small steps 08:12 Creating the Mystic Mondays Tarot Deck 09:09 Creating the OK Tarot Deck 14:01 Spirituality vs religion in Tarot cards 15:48 The Process of Creating a Deck 18:48 Trusting the Universe 19:28 Creating the It's a Sign Oracle Deck 24:46 The Power of Collaborating vs Solo Projects 31:59 AD - Join the Create Your Deck Club! www.createyourdeck.club 34:51 Creating Work for a Younger Version of Yourself 37:21 Advice for your Younger Self 41:56 Taking the Leap and Moving 44:56 Grace Leaps Off a Cliff, Literally 46:39 Transitioning 47:26 Adam's Sun, Moon, Rising Signs 48:34 Adam's Current Creative Rituals 50:57 Grace Gives Adam a Tarot Reading 54:54 Clearing Space to Manifest 01:01:29 Outro & Giveaway Details Watch the full podcast interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfqxOxnPKJY&t=1s Read the show notes and full transcript on the Blog: https://graceduong.com/2023/04/18/episode-3-the-fool-w-adamjk/ Buy the OK Tarot Deck on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41AqRG8 _____________________________________________ Mystic Mondays Decks

Catherine Opie, Adam J. Kurtz, Robyn Kanner, Michael Stipe, and the Indigo Girls reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Matters.

Despite the fact that I ended up only asking designer, artist, and speaker, Adam J. Kurtz (aka Adam JK) only one of my official interview questions since the conversation flowed on its own, we actually covered many of the topics I wanted to touch on like admitting you don't know what you're doing, Adam's art and career, defining your version of success, embracing your youness, ways to be okay (even if only briefly) with the fragility of being a human, his newest book You Are Here *For Now and more.

Adam J. Kurtz is a designer, artist, and speaker. His previous books, PICK ME UP and THINGS ARE WHAT YOU MAKE OF THEM, have been published in more than a dozen languages. His latest book YOU ARE HERE FOR NOW is an honest and relatable guide to figuring out where you're headed—and feeling okay in the meantime. This candid collection of essays and artwork is full of reflections, encouragement, and insights on the theme of personal transformation—realistic perspectives to help you move from “staying alive” to nurturing and celebrating the person you know you really are. Now let's join Adam in conversation with his friend and editor Marian Lizzi.

Episode 77 October 28, 2021 On the Needles 2:47 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Newspaper Pullover by Joji Locatelli, Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool in Light Grey, Isager Yarn Spinni in Charcoal   On the Easel 8:58 New calendar art! Some landscape art…attempts. Gouachevember is happening! Check the hashtag to see the contributions. Paola workwear jacket from fabrics-store.com   On the Table 18:51 Rancho Gordo Bean club wait list    Autumn pilau from East   Mexican Red Rice from Chicano Eats by Esteban Castillo w/oven roasted chicken thighs. My favorite banana bread. (I use half vegetable shortening & half butter. I use extra banana. And I usually omit nuts).   Weekday Vegetarians review 27:43 Monica loved: Eggplant & tofu with sweet-hot chili glaze,Za'atar flat bread,Crunchy cheesy bean bake, Cauliflower Cutlets with romesco sauce, Broiled Chickpea Caesar Salad   Cortney loved: chickpea mac & cheese, Andy's spicy diced potatoes, Slivered minty sugar snap peas, and vote for pancetta in the stewy black lentils with chard & feta. Plus: ALL the dressings!! Next up: we're exploring Cooking at Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying about Recipes (and Love My Microwave): A Cookbook by David Chang and Priya Krishna On the Nightstand 48:15 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow Network Effect by Martha Wells Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells The Guide by Peter Heller Apples Never Fall by Lianne Moriarty Matrix by Lauren Groff The Souvenir Museum by Elizabeth McCracken You are Here *for now by Adam J. Kurtz Dracula by Bram Stoker, bonus sketch of Stoker in my Sharpie Sketches highlight. (I've linked to an excellent audio version narrated by J.P. Guimont).

Adam J. Kurtz (aka Adam JK) is a designer, artist, and speaker whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. In this episode, we welcome Adam back to the show to talk about what it's like writing a book about optimism when it feels like you're living in an end-of-the-world movie. Adam and Chris also discuss their experience with therapy (and the immense benefit it has on your mental health), how to write like you speak, and why perfection is overrated. Sponsored by Storyblocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/futur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been looking for a sign to change your life, this is it. As you've probably figured out by now, life isn't a linear line. It's full of ups and downs, uncertainty, and confusion; however, what guides us through is intentionality. That's what illustrator and author Adam J. Kurtz's fourth book, You Are Here (For Now): A Guide to Finding Your Way, tackles. In it are essays and illustrations aimed to help readers with personal transformation — instead of simply living life getting through it day by day, Kurtz wants you to actually enjoy where you are and who you are. As a best-selling designer, artist, and public speaker (whose work has been featured in the New Yorker, NYLON, and more), Adam has dedicated his whole life to finding the humor, truth, and optimism in being alive. He channels the lessons he's learned through his art and wants you to know that it's all going to be okay. His art and stationary brand has been sold all over the world and he's amassed a big social media following through his work in mental health. In this episode, Adam J. Kurtz talks to us about what purpose really means to him and how we're never as alone as we feel. Guest: Adam J. Kurtz, author of You Are Here (For Now): A Guide to Finding Your Way Order You Are Here (For Now) on Bookshop or Amazon and follow Adam J. Kurtz on Instagram and Twitter Sponsor: For purpose-driven brands and organizations looking for an agency specializing in collaborative problem solving and expert craftsmanship — learn more about Moon March moonmarch.com. Sponsor: Listen to the podcast Breaking Glass at breakingglasspodcast.com/good. → Get more Good Good Good at the all-new https://goodgoodgood.co → Join 30,000 weekly Goodnewsletter readers at https://goodgoodgood.co/goodnewsletter → Become a subscriber and get the Goodnewspaper at https://goodgoodgood.co/subscribe

Adam J. Kurtz (whose artist's identity is Adam JK, is a designer, artist, and speaker whose work is rooted in emotional honesty, humor and even a little bit of darkness, but always with the intention of connection, honoring the reality of any given moment, and being honest. He's been making and sharing on the internet since age creating his first fan website at twelve years old, eventually went to school for graphic design and learned to express, in his words “slightly too much." Adam's work embraces the world with a certain "backhanded optimism" and a dark sense of humor or what he describes as "positivity adjacent." And he speaks frankly about channeling human emotion into art, and generally just trying to be more okay with whatever we've got and wherever we are in life. This comes out, often, in the form of hand-lettered aphorisms and illustrations that you'll find all over the internet and social platforms, as well as in books, merch, prints, stationary and brand-focused gifts under his ADAMJK® brand. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and his offbeat, fun and irreverent creative work has been featured everywhere from NYLON and Adweek to Vice, The New Yorker, and more. In his newest book, You Are Here (For Now): A Guide to Finding Your Way, Adam steps more fully into his writer side, sharing longer-form stories, insights, and ideas. We dive into all of this, how his lens and work have been shaped by an othrodox religious upbringing, what led him down the path of zagging when everyone else was zigging, how his move from New York to Hawaii has changed him and so much more.You can find Adam at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Morgan Harper Nichols about art and life.My new book SparkedCheck out our offerings & partners: Talkspace: Online Counseling Via Text, Audio, Or Video Messaging. At Any Time, From Anywhere. Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code GOODLIFE to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show.Canva: Create beautiful designs with your team. Use Canva's drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share and print business cards, logos, presentations and more. Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to Canva.me/GOODLIFESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam J. Kurtz delves into the human experience and explores the duality of time—everything changes, yet tomorrow isn't promised—in his new book, “You Are Here (For Now).”

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I am so thrilled to be speaking to  Adam J. Kurtz (aka Adam JK) on the podcast about his new book, You Are Here (For Now), a collection of essays and art about life, and change, and you, and me, and all of us trying to just be more okay. Let me say I devoured this book and had room for seconds it was so good.  Tune in as Adam and I discuss the difference between living and truly being alive with all the paradoxes along the way.  If the pandemic has taught us anything it's that we both have a lot of time and we don't. We know enough and also don't have a clue. Nothing is permanent and if you're evolving you're doing something right, but being busy is not a personality. Like I said, paradoxes abound. Let's get more comfortable with it all together in this amazing interview.  Resources mentioned: Learn more about Adam JK Read You Are Here (For Now) By Adam JK  Follow Adam on Instagram  Catch Adam on Youtube Follow Adam on Twitter Get Tiffany's free Radical Delight Kickstart Follow Tiffany on Instagram   For detailed show notes head to www.tiffanyhan.com/blog/episode390

I am so thrilled to be speaking to  Adam J. Kurtz (aka Adam JK) on the podcast about his new book, You Are Here (For Now), a collection of essays and art about life, and change, and you, and me, and all of us trying to just be more okay. Let me say I devoured this book and had room for seconds it was so good.  Tune in as Adam and I discuss the difference between living and truly being alive with all the paradoxes along the way.  If the pandemic has taught us anything it's that we both have a lot of time and we don't. We know enough and also don't have a clue. Nothing is permanent and if you're evolving you're doing something right, but being busy is not a personality. Like I said, paradoxes abound. Let's get more comfortable with it all together in this amazing interview.  Resources mentioned: Learn more about Adam JK Read You Are Here (For Now) By Adam JK  Follow Adam on Instagram  Catch Adam on Youtube Follow Adam on Twitter Get Tiffany's free Radical Delight Kickstart Follow Tiffany on Instagram   For detailed show notes head to www.tiffanyhan.com/blog/episode390

Alex sits down with artist and author Adam J. Kurtz for a raw conversation about mental health, starting from the ground up, writing books, and creating a life. His new book, YOU ARE HERE FOR NOW, is a gem. Pre-order it below.  Connect with Adam here: @adamjk Buy his work here: https://shop.adamjk.com/ Buy his new book YAHFN: https://bookshop.org/books/you-are-here-for-now-a-guide-to-finding-your-way/9780593192184 ______________________________ The Hey Girl Podcast is mixed & produced by Wayne Bertram. Connect with Alex on Instagram: @alex_elle @theheygirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Artist and author Adam J. Kurtz was supposed to turn in the manuscript for his fourth book in April 2020. Instead, he and his husband weathered the worst of the pandemic in Brooklyn, and as most of Adam's creative work disappeared, he was forced to transform. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) talks with Adam about his upcoming book of essays and art, You Are Here (For Now), about facing mortality with as much joy and creativity as you can. And Adam discusses leaving New York behind to move in with his in-laws in Honolulu; the importance of having a “F*ck Off Fund”; and the simple fact that we are all artists. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don't forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Instagram: @jillathrilla Twitter: @jillathrilla Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Follow guest Adam J. Kurtz: Order You Are Here (For Now) Shop all his products at adamjk.com Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok: @adamjk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jillian-anthony/message

S6 E69: In this episode, meet sex advice columnist Dan Savage, designer and artist Adam Kurtz, and owner of Gallows Hill Witchery Sandra Mariah Wright. From questions of sex and love to personal transformation and the joys of discovering the magical energy around you, these authors share a world of insights with listeners. Plus, hear what it was like for each of them to record their audiobook. Savage Love from A to Z by Dan Savage: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704490/savage-love-from-a-to-z/ You Are Here (For Now) by Adam J. Kurtz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/648095/you-are-here-for-now/ Lighting the Wick by Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673092/lighting-the-wick/

Join host Ekaterina Popova and contemporary artist, designer, and speaker Adam J. Kurtz for this fun and vulnerable podcast episode. We discuss Adam's story, the impulse to create, and the natural transition of sharing emotions and human experiences online. Adam shares the importance of creating work for play, appreciating what we have, and navigating the difficult seasons—Kat shares her share of challenging moments, having hard conversations, and humbling herself to listen and learn, even when it's cringy. This episode will bring a smile to your face if you loved LiveJournal, Xanga, and Neopets growing up like us :) Adam's new book is about channeling human emotion into our art, and generally just trying to be more okay with whatever we've got. YOU ARE HERE *FOR NOW, will be released October 2021. Pre-order it here: https://shop.adamjk.com/products/you-are-here-for-now www.createmagazine.com/submit

I talked to absolute ledge and internet iconoclast Adam J. Kurtz AKA @ AdamJK AGES AGO but figured Cyber Monday was the perfect time to unleash this. Mostly because we both find the entire concept of Cyber Monday sort of hilarious? In any case, we get really vulnerable and honest about how success can be weirdly tinged with shame and dish about our feeeeeeeelings around money. I love this man and find tremendous comfort in his illustrations and aphorisms.

You’ve probably seen one of his handwritten Instagram posts at some point, and that’s because Brooklyn based artist, Adam J. Kurtz (aka adamjk), has a lot to say. In this week’s episode, Chris talks with Adam about why he calls himself an artist and how channeling emotion into both his illustrative work and captivating lectures will leave you smiling and feeling empowered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freelancing is rewarding, empowering, difficult, wobbly, and a way of working that in many ways allows you to live life on your own terms. Freelancing is the most adult thing I can imagine because it requires you to be entirely responsible for your work, your time, your choices, your admin, everything. This week I get to talk to the brilliant Shashin, who is an advertising consultant, marketer, graphic designer and photographer. So basically, he’s like, a miracle worker. Sash is also just the most genuine, enigmatic, creative powerhouse and a bloody delight. Click on through to the show notes to see his work on Behance, or stalk his Insta for gorgeous landscapes.Are you a freelancer? What do you do! Find us on socials and tell us how the episode resonated with you. I’d love to put faces to the numbers and get to know you all a bit better.Keep well,-PaulaEPISODE NOTES:Things We Mentioned.....Getting great ideas in the shower, as it turns out, is a well-documented phenomenon. Apparently it taps into insight, and you can read all about it here in this fun blog from Headspace......Adam J. Kurtz’s approach to tricking your brain into working is outlined in his book,which I grabbed on sale at Booktopia. His website is super fun and just a great way to spend your commute because it teaches you stuff AND makes you laugh AND feel less alone. Win win win! If you want to learn more about how to utilise your procrastination, you can check out this Medium article which does a good job of explaining it......You can find Shash on Instargram, and check out his killer visual work on BehanceHad a chuckle? Feeling less alone? Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast! It tells the algorithm to suggest us to other people.Produced by That’s Not Canon Productions. Graphics by Claudia Piggott. Music by Jessica Fletcher.Subscribe to us on ITUNES, STITCHER, SPOTIFY, RADIOPUBLIC or your podcatcher of choice.Find us on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM.

When her family was struggling financially, Phoenix Ly left high school early and picked up a full time job to support her single mum. Outside her work hours she explored her love for the hair industry, which lead to her landing her first job in a salon. She now works as a freelancer hairstylist and makeup artist and is involved in many projects with big brands like Mecca. She shares with us her favourite quote by Sam McKnight and relatable pages from a book called Things Are What You Make of Them - Life Advice for Creatives by Adam J. Kurtz. Find out more about Phoenix Ly and her work at www.Phoenixly-hairstylist.com and humansalon.com or reach out to her on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

What possibilities are waiting on the other side of embracing who you really are? Adam J. Kurtz, artist, illustrator, and bestselling author has grown his career by expressing his true voice of humor, optimism, and honesty. He shares how to release the need to be perfect, how to recognize whose feedback is most important, and how to let yourself walk the path of life at your own pace. - Become a Dreambassador! https://dont-keep-your-day-job.mykajabi.com/Dreambassadors - Preorder Cathy's book! https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/book - Thanks Gabi! Gabi.com/dreamjob to start saving money with no fees, no forms, and no spam.

Adam J Kurtz is an artist and author. Adam has published five books, he’s collaborated with brands like Urban Outfitters and Dr Martens and he has spoken on stages across the world, from New York to Australia. Adam is most well-known for his scribbled post it notes (in his now infamous handwriting). He has a way of hitting on exactly what we’re all thinking. He documents the struggles all creatives face as they navigate their career, and these observations let us know that we’re on the right path and help us to realise we’re not the only one who feels this way. I think that’s why his work is so popular and he is seeing such success. We totally recommend getting his work books, they lure you in with the cute, kitchyness but then bam they’re actually really helpful!

Adam and Robyn are hilarious and insightful and we cover so much in this episode – how to create space to be yourself, higher powers, hoodies, Instagram culture, and more. About Adam + Robyn: Adam J. Kurtz (aka ADAMJK) is an artist and author. His books including 1 Page at a Time have been translated into over a dozen languages and his “very personal” work for clients like Facebook and Urban Outfitters has been featured in the New Yorker, VICE, Adweek and more. His latest book, Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives is a handwritten essay collection that digs into the emotional realities of being any type of modern day creative person. Robyn Kanner is a storyteller with a focus in writing and design. Her writing on culture has appeared The New York Times, The Atlantic, Broadly, The Cut, and others. She’s led product design at Amazon and Etsy. In 2014, Robyn founded MyTransHealth to ease frustrating challenges trans people face finding quality healthcare. In 2018, she released Friends With Secrets. Robyn’s work has been featured in TechCrunch, Fast Company, The Verge, Business Insider, and Vox, to name a few. This podcast is sponsored by Going Graphic. Going Graphic specializes in logo design, print design, and marketing including social media management, email marketing, blog writing, and more. For a free consultation, visit goinggraphic.com and mention #The100DayProject. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the100dayproject/support

I've mentioned in several episodes the struggle of what happens when you monetize your hobby, when something you do to relax becomes your job. Today I'm solo chatting about an article my friend Mandi recommended to me, and musing on how to manage when you start finding everything you used to do for relaxation starts to require your hustle. This episode is sponsored by my Patrons. Learn more by checking out my Patron Page! FIND ME ON ALL THE THINGS YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/cindyguentertbaldo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/llamaletters/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/llamaslovelettering/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/llamaletters/ Website - www.cindyguentertbaldo.com THINGS I TALKED ABOUT Article by Molly Conway - https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/02/trap-of-turning-hobbies-into-hustles.html Book by Adam J. Kurtz - https://amzn.to/2FlXu1P HAPPY MAIL Cindy Guentert-Baldo 4225 Solano Ave. #601 Napa, CA 94558   Inquiries - cindy@cindyguentertbaldo.com ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Bright Wish by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100377 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

I speak with artist, author & speaker Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk) about overcoming perfectionism, being an online creative, and what goes into making good art/content. Adam’s work is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. His latest book, Things Are What You Make of Them, is a handwritten essay collection that digs into the emotional realities of being any type of modern day creative person. This episode is for you if you’ve ever found yourself at the mercy of perfectionism, are a creative entrepreneur (or anyone who creates anything on the internet,) or if you’d like inspiration for your creative work. SHOW NOTES: Check out the show notes at the link below for selected links & resources from the episode, plus an outline of topics covered. http://thinkgrowprosper.com/blog/adamjk

"Pollution is nothing but resources we're not harvesting. We allow them to disperse because we've been ignorant of their value. ― Buckminster Fuller" Meet two designers turning environmental pollution into useful products. Anirudh Sharma and Graviky Labs collect carbon air pollution and turn it into ink for writing, drawing, and printing. They call it Air Ink and envision a future in which local newspapers are printed using a city’s own pollution. Michigan native Ali Rose van Overbeke founded Genusee in response to the Flint water crisis. The company is turning the mountains of plastic water bottles that accumulated as a result into eyeglasses, creating local manufacturing jobs in the process. In our first Solicited Advice segment, artist and author Adam J. Kurtz answers listeners’ questions about their creative lives. Music in this episode Jake Armerding Frank Locrasto Marcus Elliot Jeremy Arndt Balún Find a full transcript with photos here.

Stories about what happens when bringing a creative project to life becomes your life. Photojournalist Nancy Borowick used photography to cope with a family tragedy. She tells the story of what happened when both of her parents were diagnosed with stage-four cancer, and how she celebrates their lives in her book, The Family Imprint. Kelly Rakowski, founder of the Herstory Instagram account, explains how how she's creating Personals, a new kind of dating app for the LBTQIA+ community, inspired by vintage, text-only personal ads. We also hear some of the wildly creative ads people have submitted, read by the authors themselves. Artist , author, and Just the Beginning's advice columnist, Adam J. Kurtz explains how writing notes to himself turned into a series of funny-but-genuine books to help others face their own creative challenges. You can ask Adam a question about a creative quandary you're facing by calling 914-381-0233. You might hear your voice in a future episode. Music in this episode: Balún ensemble, et al. Sheverb Find a full transcript with photos and bonus content here.

This is Just the Beginning, a new podcast from Kickstarter featuring stories about how independent creators bring their ideas to life. Join us for an honest conversation about the value of creative work. How it challenges us—and empowers us to challenge authority. How it helps us face the hard truths of the world—and sometimes escape them. We’ll hear directly from creators about what inspires them, scares them, and keeps them going. Subscribe now and catch our first episode on Thursday, January 24. You’ll hear a new one every two weeks. This series preview features the voices of: Maya and Bosco Kante | founders of ElectroSpit Ionnalee | singer and creator of Iamamiwhoami Shawn Frayne | cofounder of Looking Glass Factory Vince Kadlubek | cofounder of Meow Wolf Nancy Borowick | photographer author of The Family Imprint Adam J. Kurtz | artist, author, and Just the Beginning's creative advice columnist Our theme music is by Balún. Find their music here.

Adam J. Kurtz is a designer, artist, and author of books you're meant to make yours, take apart, and give away. This episode of DIRECT MESSAGE with A Creative DC dives into it with Adam: the importance of both timing and context for creative careers, staying #humble, and the responsibility of internet & IRL visibility.

This week Tara is away as Carlos sits down with Daniel Francavilla who is the founder and creative director at Now Creative Group, a branding and social agency in Toronto.  During the podcast, Carlos and Daniel discuss explore some of the challenges facing agencies in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing and advertising agencies.  Don't forget to stick around until the end for our truly social heroes picks.  This week's Truly Social Heroes: Daniel's recommendation: Artist and author Adam J. Kurtz Carlos' recommendation: Community manager behind the @assassinscreed Twitter and other video game social handles that embrace the gaming community.  If you want to follow Daniel you can find him on Twitter at @Francavilla Follow Truly Social. on YouTube: https://youtube.com/tarahunt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trulysocial or visit our website: https://trulysocial.ca Follow us on Twitter: Tara: https://twitter.com/missrogue Carlos: https://twitter.com/carlospache_co

Today’s episode is with Adam J. Kurtz. Also known on the internet as Adam JK (@adamjk). Host Justin Gignac (@justingignac) sits down in the studio for a chat with the artist, author, designer, speaker, and personal growth encourager. He’s authored 3 books and journals that make life as a creative, and as a human, a bit easier to navigate. You can find links below to 1 Page at a Time, Pick Me Up, and his latest book, Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives. Adam and Justin touch on topics from making due with what you've got, giving people permission and a structure to connect with themselves, and how all Adam really needed was for Alanis Morissette to know he exists. In this episode, you will learn things really are what you make of them. That most times a small shift in how you think about things can make all the difference. Follow @OvershareTalks on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook SHOW NOTES: "Put an Onion Ring on It" video of Adam eating an onion while listening to Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' Adam's Books: 1 Page at a Time, Pick Me Up, Things Are What You Make of Them: Life Advice for Creatives Unsolicited Advice Planners Ok Tarot Cards

We made it to 100 episodes!!! And what better guest to celebrate this accomplishment than AdamJK!! He's a hilarious dude from NY known for his hilarious honesty and sarcastic quotes in his products. He's written books, he does talks, he makes products, he does it all. We're really impressed with how big he's been able to make his business and we got to chat with him about it! We get into all the usual topics and got to know a little bit about Adam! Give it a listen!

Estavam com saudades de entrevistas, arrobas? Para voltar ao formato “de frente com gabi”, as Mathildas Grecia Baffa e Iole Melo entrevistaram a incrível roteirista e comediante Hell Ravani, que fala sobre sua vida na profissão, e dão muita, mas muita, mas muita risada. Vocês estão realmente preparada(os), arrobas? Então dá logo o play que esse episódio está INCRÍVEL!!

I don't remember how or when I stumbled upon this week's podcast guest Adam J. Kurtz. I feel like he has been in my internet world for years. His work is is honest, useful, and unique while still being relatable and inclusive. When I met him in person to record this episode on a sleepy winter Monday evening at his cozy Brooklyn apartment he shares with his husband, I was delighted to find out he was as great in real life as he seems on the internet. I could have spoken to him for hours but in this conversation we spoke about social media, moving to New York, his meandering career of both full time and freelance work,  community, art, being yourself in your work, marriage, success, self-help, and more.  Notes from the Show:- Adam on The Web | Facebook | Instagram | Tumblr | Twitter | YouTube- his new book Things Are What You Make of Them- also check out his last book, 1 Page at a Time- The Strand in NYC- People that inspire him: Hiller Goodspeed, Jomny Sun (his book Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too), Nathaniel Russell, Mari Andrew (and her instagram), Michelle Branch, Alanis Morissette, Kimberly DrewAlbum art by Zoie HarmanAll original music composed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs Cool Things to Check-Out:-Interested in learning how to launch your own podcast? I'm gaging interest for podcast advising + perhaps eventually an online course down the line. Email us to let us know if you're interested.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling — Show Sponsors — Acuity Scheduling is one of my favorite tools for staying organized and on top of things in both my life and business.  It's like a personal assistant for your schedule--only better. With Acuity Scheduling, people can quickly view your real-time availability, easily schedule appointments/meetings on the date/time that works best for them, pay in advance and even cancel or reschedule all on their own. This saves me so much time and has streamlined my life in so many ways.  Plus, Acuity offers tons of extra features like offering coupons, packages and even subscriptions as payment options when scheduling. It also has dozens of other integrations with almost any other business tool out there as well as tons of customizations to make it look unique to your style and brand. No matter how small or large your business, adding Acuity Scheduling to your tool box will help you gain that professional edge and make your life easier!Get an extended trial for 45 days (rather than 14 days) Sign up for a totally free trial at www.AcuityScheduling.com/letitout I’m a huge fan of all things simple, clean and eco-friendly. That’s why when I found Branch Basics it was exactly what I was looking for in cleaning products. They have a single multi-purpose concentrate that makes cleaning simple, affordable and sustainable. All of the products use just one solution mixed with different amounts of water which makes it both easy and significantly less expensive than similar single-use products. Plus I only have to keep one cleaning solution (which saves tons of space). Branch Basics is great for tackling any cleaning job around the house, from dishes to dirty laundry.GET 15% off your order on Branch Basic products by going to bit.ly/liobranchbasics and entering the code LETITOUT  

Some of these books are old favorites, some are new, some of actual books, and others are digital. Some we have read and a few we are planning to read. 1. Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Year by Tavis Smiley and David Ritz 2. My Life with Earth, Wind & Fire by Maurice White and Herb Powell 3. Herbie Hancock: Possibilities by Herbie Hancock and Lisa Dickey 4. Bird By Bird by Anne Lamonte 5. I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon by Toure 6. Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares 7. The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp and Mark Reiter 8. The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together by Twyla Tharp and Jesse Kornbluth 9. Making Michael: Inside the Career ofMichael Jackson by Mike Smallcombe 10. Life is a Verb by Patti Digh 11. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson  12. The Forward Book of Poetry (2003) 13. 642 Things to Write About by The San Francisco Writers’ Grotto 14. 1 Page at a Time by Adam J. Kurtz 15. 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement by Edgar A. Falk 16. Evolving Bassist by Rufus Reid Who did we miss? If you disagree with our lists, let us know who and why. If you have a book that you think we should read, be sure to drop it into the comments. *WORN: Chuck Taylor sneakers: http://amzn.to/2urZ9At NASA T-shirt: http://amzn.to/2wLyISO EQUIPMENT USED: Shure Microphones: http://amzn.to/2fuHmBW Canon T6i: http://amzn.to/2fvC20X GoPro Hero 5: http://amzn.to/2hMmHd8 Adobe Premiere Elements: http://amzn.to/2vIxz1r Neewer Ring Light: http://amzn.to/2vIaEU7 Sonus Speaker System: http://amzn.to/2vI4WBG *There are affiliate links in this list. If you make a purchase using the link, we may receive a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you. To see the entire blog post, click here: https://goo.gl/RB648y To listen to the podcast, click here: https://goo.gl/FPT4VC *WORN: • Chuck Taylor sneakers: http://amzn.to/2urZ9At • Oppo Suit http://amzn.to/2xNy5Nw EQUIPMENT USED: • Shure Microphones: http://amzn.to/2fuHmBW • Canon T6i: http://amzn.to/2fvC20X • GoPro Hero 5: http://amzn.to/2hMmHd8 • Adobe Premiere Elements: http://amzn.to/2vIxz1r • Neewer Ring Light: http://amzn.to/2vIaEU7 • Sonus Speaker System: http://amzn.to/2vI4WBG • Fodera Bass *There are affiliate links in this list. If you make a purchase using the link, we may receive a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you. MORE: • Music is from PMG Cool and Quirky Custom Music: https://goo.gl/v3WrHK MORE: Gearfest 2017: • Video at https://youtu.be/rtqZWUbdc68 • Blog at https://goo.gl/uaWCcM YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/EzSkVn Oh, and dude, don't neglect your muse! Subscribe: http://www.bloomingprejippie.com/subscribe

For Episode 1, Liz got to sit down with Adam J. Kurtz to discuss his path making a living from creativity and sharing wisdom along the way. Adam J. Kurtz is an artist and author based in New York City. He wrote of 1 Page at a Time and Pick Me Up, and most recently, Things are What You Make of Them, which is a fun & colorful, pocket-sized book with essays full of insights and inspiration for anyone who makes art. His design and illustration aesthetic is rooted in honesty, humor and a little darkness. For more on Adam: http://www.adamjkurtz.com/ www.instagram.com/adamjk   For more on Liz: www.instagram.com/lizmautecooke   For more on Lionheart Prints: www.lionheartprints.com www.instagram.com/lionheartprints www.facebook.com/lionheartprints  

This week Sharon offers up a 10 Step Guide to Creative Living. If you are already jamming on all the ways that you need to be creative, awesome! But if you are like a lot of us and need a little kickstart to your creativity, this week’s episode is for you. Explore options for how to choose creativity over consumption (take a walk!), learn the difference between copying and appropriating (mindset!), discover some of Sharon’s go-to resources to kick a creative slump to the the curb (books! recipes! friends!) and more. This is a great episode for anyone who wants a reminder about just how much potential for awesomeness is sitting right there inside of you. Go ahead and let your inner kid run wild. “To be alive is to have the potential for creativity.” - Sharon Lipovsky  “To be alive is to have the potential for creativity.” – Sharon Lipovsky Tomatoes fresh from the backyard garden cooked up about 2 feet from where they were grown? Yes please! Ideas Shared 10 Step Guide to Creative Living Choose creativity over consumption Be generative not derivative Appropriate at will Don’t wait for the muse Create to solve your own problems Create to feed your body Create to feed your soul. Embrace constraints Remember suffering is not helpful Say yes to play + no to judgement Resources and Links You can sign up for the You Can Design Yourself webinar series here. Be sure to sign up for all three dates (October 17, November 7 and December 5). Morgan West A Creative DC Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Baby Name Wizard by Laura Wattenberg Creative Block: Get Unstuck, Discover New Ideas. Advice & Projects from 50 Successful Artists by Danielle Krysa Pick Me Up: A Pep Talk for Now & Later by Adam j. Kurtz

Debbie Millman talks to Adam J. Kurtz about designing for psychological health.

Adam J. Kurtz is a designer, artist and the author of 1 Page at a Time and Pick Me Up, which have been translated into over a dozen languages. In addition to his “very personal” personal work, he’s collaborated with brands and cultural institutions like Urban Outfitters, the Brooklyn Public Library, Fishs Eddy and Strand Bookstore. His design and illustration embraces the world with optimism… and a dark sense of humor. He’s truly interested in the ephemera of daily life and creating honest, accessible work. Adam has previously held creative positions at Barton F. Graf, BuzzFeed, Houpla and others.

Debbie talks to Adam J. Kurtz about designing for psychological health. “I’m not going to change your life, I’m just going to share with you the tools that are helping me.”

Recorded live at Wythe Hotel on March 29, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to multi-disciplinary designer and partner at Pentagram NY, Emily Oberman, and artist and author, Adam J. Kurtz, about their respective creative processes, experiences with imposter syndrome, and how fear can be a motivator when we harness our panic. This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at http://thegreatdiscontent.com. This episode is brought to you by FreshBooks. Let FreshBooks take care of the numbers stuff, so you can get paid doing what you love. To start your free 30-day trial today, no credit card required, go to http://freshbooks.com/TGD and enter "TGD Live" in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. This episode is also brought to you by MailChimp, the easiest way to send email newsletters, connect with your audience, and grow your creative business. Getting started with MailChimp is easy. Sign up and start emailing. No expiring trials. No contracts. No credit card required. Go to http://mailchimp.com to create your free account today.

Adam J. Kurtz, or ADAMJK is an artist, and author of 1 Page at a Time, which has been translated into more than a dozen languages. As an artist he’s worked with the New York Times, HP, Buzzfeed, Tumblr and Urban Outfitters. In this episode, Branden and Adam talk about optimism, depression, making opportunities happen, and how to take life day by day. --  You can connect with Adamjk on Instagram and Twitter at @adamjk and see his work at adamjkurtz.com. You can connect with Branden Harvey on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat at @brandenharvey (with an -en at the end).Subscribe to Branden’s weekly Goodnewsletter at brandenharvey.com.   You can find more podcasts like Sounds Good at the all new Gradient.is.