Podcast appearances and mentions of cj casciotta

CJ Casciotta, author of The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary, joins us to discuss parenting beyond social media and finding real community. We talk about how to guide teens to separate online fiction from truth, why ordinary existence is profoundly meaningful, and how to foster raw, personal connection.If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review! Full Show NotesIn today's social media saturated world, it can feel impossible to raise teens without the influence of the metaverse. Kids are constantly comparing themselves to unrealistic standards set by influencers and celebrities online. The temptation for teens to create a sort of fictional version of themselves for social media is huge.So how do we parent teens beyond the vortex of social platforms? How can we model authenticity and real human connection for kids distracted by the digital realm?To help make sense of it all, we spoke with CJ Casciotta, author of The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary: A Human Manifesto in the Age of the Metaverse. As a media professional himself, CJ has an inside look at the social technology teens are using. But as a parent, he's concerned about the way online personas are replacing real identities.In our conversation with CJ, we discussed moving beyond the virtual world to find meaning in ordinary human existence. We also talked about the importance of modeling authentic offline experiences for teens.Escaping the Comparison TrapSocial platforms tempt us to create the best possible versions of ourselves to display to others. But as CJ explains, teens feel pressure to make their lives seem extraordinary in the process. They often feel inadequate when comparing their realities to the fake realities shown by influencers online.CJ stressed that parents need to clarify the line between truth and fiction for kids. We should have open conversations about the fact that what teens see online is often more acting than real life. As parents, we can model embracing ordinary existence for teens, showing them that a normal life is beautiful too.CJ suggests that we guide teens in using technology to create art and community that celebrates ordinary humanity. We can prompt them to appreciate the simple miracles of human connection, instead of chasing inflated social media success.Building True CommunityReal community requires showing up authentically, embracing imperfection. As CJ explains, this means resisting the urge to document and publicize every gathering. True connection happens when we put down our devices and engage sincerely with those around us.CJ is modeling this for his own kids by recently moving to a new city to be closer to genuine friends. He realized his family felt isolated and numb despite living in a crowded urban area. Now they are remembering what real community feels like.As parents, we can push teens to value in-person experiences over digital ones. We can also limit their technology use at times so real connection isn't constantly competing with the virtual world. Building spaces for teens to bond beyond devices needs to become an intentional priority.In the Episode...Diving beyond the world of screens is crucial for families today. On top of the topics above, CJ and I also discussed: Why teaching kids to separate fact from fiction matters How to parent the first generation of digital natives Why poets and artists will be key leaders in the coming age How parents can model authenticity for teens If you want to learn more, visit CJ's Substack (bycj.substack.com) or check out his book The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary. As always, don't forget to subscribe!Follow us on Social Media! We're @talkingtoteens on Instagram and TikTok

On this week's episode of The CMD-Z Show, we sat down with CJ Casciotta to discuss his new book, "The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary: A Human Manifesto in the Age of the Meteverse." We also dig deeper into AI and what it means to slow down during the creative process.

CJ is a writer and media producer. He leads a messaging & production studio called Reculture and an award-winning kids media project called Ringbeller. He's had the privilege of traveling the world speaking to creative professionals at venues like Creative Mornings, TEDx, and STORY. He's also the author of the book- Get Weird, Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference

We are excited to have SchoolAI as a sponsor for the Summer of AI Series on Transformative Principal. Please visit schoolai.com to save your teachers 10 hours per week. What does it mean to maintain humanity?  - To practice the forgotten art of being the ordinary.  - We are ok as the messy, complex meat machines we were born with. Don't have to be personal brands. Don't have to elevate or project or photoshop.  - Reverence for the base model.- Technology does train us, regardless of what we think about that.- Have an understanding of the basis of what we have as a human.- We've lost the drive to imagine apart from entertainment and convenience.- We don't have a vision of what a profile of a graduate looks like.- We need imagination for education, housing, energy.. the areas that would benefit ordinary people the most  - 9 beatitudes of media technology- “Let's just wait until the data is conclusive”- Kayfabe vs. Collective journey- Jerry Springer - Brilliant politician in Cincinnati.- Personal brand prohibited him from being a good politician- Hero's journey is tiring.- Collective journey doesn't have heroes. It has conductors: Ted Lasso, Encanto, and Barbie.  - Teams taking down misunderstandings, and systems.- Not individual villains. People perpetuating those systems are redeemed not banished.  - It's a lot easier to ban an avatar.- Let's teach kids new modalities. Don't perpetuate the hero's journey. Create collective journeys.About CJ CasciottaCJ Casciotta brings more than a decade of experience as a results-driven creative strategist and award-winning media producer.Seen by many as a trusted voice on 21st-century cultural shifts, he's consulted and developed campaigns for presidential candidates, IPOs, startups, and Fortune 500s alike, partnering with notable brands such as MGM Studios, Delta Airlines, Sesame Street, Lululemon, and The United Nations Foundation. An accomplished media producer, he's collaborated on projects with leading culture-makers like Ira Glass of This American Life, Seth Godin, and FoodNetwork's Maneet Chauhan.A sought-after communicator and TEDx alumnus, he's traveled globally speaking to creative professionals at venues like Creative Mornings, Charity: Water, and STORY. In addition, CJ's work has been featured by Forbes, Salon, CBS, MTV, and TechCrunch. He's the author of the book Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference (Hachette, 2018). His next book, The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary, releases in 2023 with BenBella Books. SponsorsSave your teachers hours per week with SchoolAI. It's not just a tool, it's a partner in the classroom. With school AI teachers can plan courses in minutes. Get realtime learning data and provide one-on-one tutor tutoring. Plus it's free for teachers. Go to SchoolAI.com/tpWe're so grateful to our sponsor AI Coach by Edthena. AI Coach enables your teachers to go through coaching cycles based on their own needs. The virtual coach guides teachers to reflect on their teaching, set a goal, and create an action plan… all based on gathering classroom evidence. It gives support between PD days  and other coaching cycles.Get a free trial for your teachers here.

At the heart of creativity sits the human urge to make things and tell stories in ways only we as individual creatives can. But, with the rise of Artificial Intelligence, will that all change? What happens to the role of the “maker” when technology can also create? Matt and Shelby sit down with CJ Casciotta to discuss these questions and more in this episode of The CMD-Z Show. 

In this very special Favored or Forsaken episode, Knox and Erin are joined by author, co-host of Pantsuit Politics, and parenthetical enthusiast Beth Silvers to talk about America as a Christian nation. Not sure if you're aware, but there's a lot going on in the news right now. We're zooming out a bit to have a conversation about whether or not America should be an expressly Christian nation. Is Christian nationalism turning people away from faith? Is a government that reflects Christian values a good or bad thing? What does it mean to squat on a take? You'll have to listen to find out! MENTIONSBeth Silvers: Instagram | Website | Listen to Pantsuit Politics Podcast | Books: I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) and Now What?: How to Move Forward When We're Divided (About Basically Everything)Source Material: Idaho Governor Candidate | Department of Interior NY Times Article Taking America Back For God by Andrew Whitehead and Samuel PerryCosmo for Babies: 39 Reasons YM was the Best Teen MagazineFreakin' Founding Fathers: Listen to Faith Adjacent: HamiltonRead: Inventing a Christian America by Steven GreenWatch: The Family on Netflix Listen: Favored or Forsaken: Midnight MassRead: The Cruelty is the Point We all definitely know what edema is, but learn about it here just in case.Faith Adjacent Book Club: Get Weird by CJ Casciotta on May 24 at 8 PM CTFAVORED OF THE MONTHKnox - Amazing Bible Timeline with World HistoryBeth - TV: Survivor Erin - Evolving Faith: Podcast | Conference BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can access our Mini Favored or Forsaken episodes, Sacred Cinema companion devotionals, weekly discussion board posts, Faith Adjacent Book Club, and more! Become a partner.THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Bible Binge Bulletin Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/thepopcastFollow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Hayley Spira-Bauer interviews a panel of academic experts about the state of mental health in a post-pandemic world. The COVID19 crisis affected students and teachers in unprecedented ways, and two years later we are still trying to find the new normal of education. Brandon Clayton, CJ Casciotta, and Jeff Patterson help us face the hard truths by sharing their personal journey's creating organizations that support those in mental health crisis. This episode explores the importance of taking action NOW, and ways that you can make an impact in your community.

Sought after speaker, author, TEDxalumnus, and creative studio owner, CJ Casciotta, joins Sarah to dive deeper into his book and real-life business results he's seen helping teach businesses to embrace their “weird”.     VIEW SHOW NOTES: https://blog.kindredspeak.com/get-weird-author-cj-casciotta-ep-59    LEARN ABOUT BRAND STORYTELLING ACADEMY™: https://sarah-panus.mykajabi.com/brand-storytelling-academy     SUBSCRIBE TO BRAND STORYTELLING NEWSLETTER: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6161f93cc71e8685f183c63e  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When did weird become an insult? Sarah shares her review of the book “Get Weird” by CJ Casciotta, and why brands and professionals need to embrace their weird to stand out in a good way.    VIEW SHOW NOTES: https://blog.kindredspeak.com/get-weird-book-review-sarah-panus-ep-54 LEARN ABOUT BRAND STORYTELLING ACADEMY™: https://sarah-panus.mykajabi.com/brand-storytelling-academy  SUBSCRIBE TO BRAND STORYTELLING NEWSLETTER:  https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6161f93cc71e8685f183c63e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you strengthen your identity if you don't remember who you are? And what's the difference between your story and your identity? This week, I had an incredible conversation with CJ Casciotta that dives into how we rediscover our identity. CJ is a Media Producer and the Author of Get Weird. Truly, this conversation was so great! CJ offers insight into the problems we face today in discovering our identity, and how it is often confused with our story. If you've felt like you have lost yourself along the way and need to make your way back, this is a great episode for you! Plus, you will want to hear CJ read the poems he wrote!Find CJ's work at recultu.reFollow and support his Company, Ringbeller at makeuskinder.comNow check out CJ's Poems…The Dust You Were Made FromYou know the truth deep inside you.May you doubt a thousand things but never that.Let it steady you and guide you home instantly.Do not search for my voice (or perhaps the voice you might wish I had) when lies disguise themselves and try to disguise you as well.But look for yours alone, not far off on some unreachable islandor locked behind a certain threshold.There is a strength that begins in the dust you were made from and branches out broader than your body for you to run freely inor sit, or lie down in— whatever you know it's meant for. Copyright CJ Casciotta. A Soft VoiceI hope you develop a soft voice. While this comes naturally to someFor others it is learned, or else it is forced. For many, we must unlearn the clanging of pots and pans, The fist punching at airwaves, The curriculum that taught us to annex  Decibels and frequenciesFrom gym class to calls with customer service. Only when a voice realizes it needn't try to breathe under waterDoes it rise to the level of sunlightBranded by an ancient silence, a fiery strength.Copyright CJ Casciotta. "We have the choice of two identities: the external mask which seems to be real and which lives by a shadowy autonomy for the brief moment of earthy existence, and the hidden, inner person who seems to us to be nothing, but who can give himself eternally to the truth in whom he subsists.”- Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation

Summary: Our guest CJ Casciotta is a well-known speaker, author, and Tedx alum. Today we talk about what it means to be weird and how embracing that can propel your business into a truly purposeful venture. Everything you do can be knocked off, but your unique weirdness, cannot. At college in Southern California during the birth of YouTube and the Twittersphere, CJ started out helping people develop their brands. Now he’s a brand consultant and has turned his specialities of leaning into purpose on himself- the result is Ringbeller Studios. Today’s episode is going to dig into CJ’s unique value proposition, how embracing his weirdness has turned business into passion, and how you can apply this same technique in your agency.   Top 3  Curtain Pulls in this episode:  Lean into your own personal weirdness- the thing that makes you unique and stand out from the crowd is what is going to propel you life and in business (contrary to what we are taught growing up). Everyone is uniquely suited to serving others around them in an authentic way, and getting to that core means embracing your weirdness! Don’t be ashamed of having fun doing what you do. When you’re creating content and driving creativity for your brand, it can sometimes come with a feeling of guilt or shame about having fun while you work. Resist that feeling. Having fun increases your creativity, helps you create a better product, and well… it’s fun, so enjoy it for goodness sakes! Being weird isn’t a license to be obnoxious or unkind. Lean into your uniqueness with the goal of making the works better for everyone. Don’t live trying to PROVE something to the world. Live trying to GIVE something to the world.   For more tips, discussion, and behind the scenes: Follow us on Instagram @AgencyPodcast Join our closed Facebook community for agency leaders   About our Guest:  CJ Casciotta: Founder of Ringbeller Studios, author of Get Weird, and overall brand-building specialist, CJ resides in Franklin, TN after moving from Southern California. He is the innovative brain behind educational and kid-driven content that does a great job of teaching skills that kids can use every day. His childhood love of the Muppets and Mr Rogers Neighborhood planted a deep desire to create positive change and teach kids kindness and creativity in a way that was palatable for them, meeting kids where they are at, both in the classroom and at home.   Check out more on CJ: https://www.cjcas.com/ Grab his book: Getweirdbook.com Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjcasciotta   About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [1:00] Brad introduces today’s guest, CJ Casciotta of RingBeller Studios. They met back in Santa Monica, CA several years ago and both wound up in Franklin, TN.  Quotes CJ’s book “What if we live as though we had something to give instead of as though we had something to prove?”  Brad asks CJ for a recap of the last 10 years since they last connected in California.  [5:15] CJ talks about his late college years when YouTube and Twitter first got big and how quickly that changed the landscape. He worked as a freelancer and media producer as a natural flow from college and eventually honed in on branding as a speciality.  “I loved getting into people’s message, their identity, what they cared about, what made their heartbeat as a company, as an organization… really going deeper and leaning into those conversations that I was already naturally having with clients.”  Now he’s transitioned over to a brand consultant, which feels strange because 10 years ago there was no such thing- but ultimately he is passionate about helping people find that core essential value that makes you unique and ultimately, makes you weird.  He started a podcast called “Sounds like a Movement” where they got to interview a lot of really interesting people all around the world who were using their brand and unique message in a really great way to make a difference in people’s lives.  [7:18] CJ continues: “Then at some point I kind of woke up and realized I like doing this, but what is my core purpose? What’s my unique point of contributing to the world? And I realized I wasn’t leaning into my personal weirdness…”  “What if I started doing all these things, teaching people what made them unique and how to express that. And how to make a positive impact on their community.”  He shares that with Ringbeller, he was able to merge his love of uniqueness and with the creativity he craved- rooted in a childhood love of the Muppets and Mr Rogers Neighborhood. They create educational, fun videos for kids.  Now the focus has been on scaling that in a sustainable way to help as many people as possible.  His puppets have been able to interview big names such as Ira Glass, Seth Godin, and Nicholas Smith.  [10:05] Bob talks about how The Guys have extensive careers in branding and creating unique visions for their clients, but often the hardest client is yourself when it comes to branding. A quote we mention often at Agency Exposed “The cobblers kids have no shoes.” He asks CJ about the process of moving from clients to himself as the focus.  [10:49] CJ: Says he will probably always be iterating what that looks like- but starts with knowing when to invite people in and what to invite them in on. Perspective can get narrow, so it’s important for him to know what ONLY he can do and maintaining that balance has been the struggle.  [11:45] Brad asks about CJ’s theme of “weirdness” in his business and why he values the weird so much in a business sense.  [12:15] CJ talks about the wakeup call of realizing that the need to fit in and measure up that we are taught as kids no longer applies- in reality, it’s what makes us stand apart from others that will bring real growth. This is truly the cornerstone for branding for any brand and business.  “On a personal level… I was a weird kid… I loved things that weren’t your standard idea of what it meant to be a kid.”  [13:55] CJ “The great danger is that we are educating our kids and conditioning kids to really neglect the thing that will help our society move forward and innovate and be the environment that we are all really long for and wish for.”  [15:27] Bob asks “Would you say that you’re taking the word unique… and figuring out what’s your unique selling proposition? Are you saying that, are you taking the word unique and exchanging it for weird, or would you define them as different things?”  [15:55] CJ responds that yes they are being used synonymously. “It drills down to how you position the business, how you create a team culture, etc.”  [16:46] Bob says that being “unique” or “different” is one thing, having a different angle to approach a sale. But truly being “weird” is a bit more vulnerable, a bit more human.  [17:31] CJ talks about another litmus test for weirdness versus your run of the mill unique selling proposition- it comes from your people, the humans and make up your organization- not just a product set apart from other products.  [18:18] Ken asks CJ for more info on his current business model. “Do you have clients? Do you create products?”  [18:31] CJ responds. V1 of an app for Ringbeller is in being built. They are building more interactivity and games for ways to turn kids into the media creators. This is being filtered through a school product but also a family product.  Creating a product that parents/teachers can trust with the social, emotional wellbeing of their child is the end goal. Especially in light of changes in the academia industry since Covid-19, there is tremendous opportunity here.  [20:46] Ken says that he feels this need, as a dad trying to help his kids through the delicate learning stages they’re at right now.  [21:23] CJ says that Ringbeller is focused more on soft skills, on social and emotional learning. There is a lot of content out there that focuses on these things, that are very touchy feely, but Ringbeller has created an archetype of an 8th grade boy that may not have resources or support, that would find these videos attention-grabbing and laugh-inducing, to then teach him important life skills that he needs.  The name Ringbeller comes from a Roald Dahl book, The BFG. A ringbeller is a really great dream that kids have. [24:11] Bob asks CJ what his ringbeller is, what his Why is behind the company.  [24:32] CJ says “I don’t think Mr Rogers ever intended to have his successor… his entire career and purpose was about helping us be a little version of what he was teaching… I really do think it’s not going to take one sort of individual leader, it’s up to a lot of little micro decisions and choices from each of us to live out that message.”  [26:35] Ken talks about how businesses should and could change lives, some are explicitly in that space. Some awesome realization that don’t think they have a deep reason for existence to realize they do, then use that influence to help the world is THE way to go.  [28:15] Ken highlights the pain points of creating a brand for yourself after you’ve spent so much time creating brands for your clients. How do they start creating their own media that has a meaning and purpose? [28:36] CJ says that for him, creating new content has always resulted in getting a new client along the way. It’s the one area where you don’t have the restrictions of your clients preferences. It might seem like playing, like too much fun to be work, but at the end of the day it is! It’s work and it’s investing in your brand and your vision.  [30:26] Ken can sympathize with this shame and guilt, as Metacake has created YouTube videos and books.  “I believe that you have to be intentional about exploring, and it’s kind of a never-ending thing… some people are born and they know their purpose but I think that’s rare.” [32:25] Brad asks CJ: “How do you communicate about your business to your employees so that they understand what the big picture is and what you’re really there to do- what’s the ethos of the company?”[33:00] CJ talks about being aware of the majority and minority micro culture that exist within every company. He gives the example of a brand he’s worked with, a young, creative, surfer kid-led company that constantly butted heads with their finance department. This was a great thing ultimately, as both play an important part of knowing the culture and maintaining the balance of authenticity.  “To safeguard against their creative culture going off the rails and being unproductive and unprofitable, they need to have a cultural minority sort of checking their balances so that they have a certain amount of weirdness and encourage a certain amount of weirdness.”  When an organization knows their culture, hands down, it makes things a lot easier.    “So if you are somebody that is in the cultural minority, you go, okay I am here to push back to a degree, but I know that I have chosen a role in an organization that values X versus Y and so at the end of the day I shouldn’t be frustrated and I shouldn’t be disenfranchised when they choose X over Y.”    [35:20] Brad asks CJ if a little bit of weirdness is necessary for the leaders to be able to get their employees to think outside of the box. [35:22] CJ: There is a difference between a company that defers to whatever the competition is doing versus a set of people who are free to create their own path to differentiate from the competition. He says there needs to be a little bit of that rebellious attitude in this regard- sort of like “We’ve gotta carve our own path, zig where everyone else is zagging.”  [37:38] Brad: “Knowing what makes you weird is the best thing you can offer your art, your business, your friends, your family, and yourself. It’s the essence of creativity. It’s the stuff of movements and the hope of humanity.”- this is a quote from CJ’s book!  [38:42] CJ plugs his book and platform! Getweirdbook.com and ringbeller.com  [39:53] The Guys reflect on their talk with CJ. Bob says that the feeling of shame that we all struggle with when it comes to creativity and the fun that comes along with it is important to talk about. With so many voices speaking into the void about how to do YouTube the “right” way, how to motivate your clients to click, it’s easy to lose sight of everything that CJ is talking about.  [40:28] Ken talks about how marketing is contributing to the lack of mental health in the population SO much. For example, going into Q4 as an ecommerce brand doesn't mean stress is innate in everything you do. Shame-based marketing, super urgent marketing, etc are contributing to the detriment of people’s mental health. “I think marketers should realize that weight.”  [41:55] Ken: “In my opinion, I think finding purpose is the best business strategy. It’s the only one that people can’t rip off.”  As a society, we’re scared of being different. But that truly is the only thing that is going to make you stand out- your weirdness is the ultimate differentiator.  [44:37] Brad talks about the commercials that he’s seen since Covid-19 took over the news and culture. Instead of ads for cars, the ads were about human triumphing, the human spirit, and more of an emotional connection.  [46:41] Ken says that when you’re the leader of the company, when you’re developing the company ethos and pedigree that will be trained into your employees and passed on, at some point you have to come out about what your purpose is. If that doesn’t happen, it’s highly unlikely that your wins are going to have the impact that they could have otherwise.  [48:06] Brad talks about how weirdness may not do favors on Wall Street, but it’s what keeps people’s eyes on you and what truly draws value to you in the end.  [52:50] Bob says that speaking with Calvin Nowell of C’Mon Media is a great example of leaning into what makes you different and even weird, by some standards. It sets him apart and makes him memorable.  [53:46] Brad quotes CJ once again “What if we lived as though we had something to give instead of living as though we have something to prove.” 

Part 1 of a two part conversation with my Husband, Cody. We talk about his creative journey, and what creativity looks like in these strange days of being quarantined. This conversation really does go to some cool places and Cody and I both hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for part two in the second half of April. Stay safe, healthy, and creative out there friends!Find Cody on Instagram: @codyjvermillionLearn more about the non-profit he co-founded, Uncommon [good]: @uncommongoodsdAlso, check out the book Cody mentions, "Get Weird" by Cj Casciotta

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In this episode, we are welcoming CJ Casciotta, founder of Ringbeller and author of Get Weird. CJ is a writer and serial media maker passionate about helping people discover and own their unique identity or in other words, what makes them weird. As a writer and communicator, he’s traveled all over the world inspiring communities like Lululemon, The Salvation Army,…Read more

Ryan and Howie take a walk on the weird side and try to recapture their shadows! On today’s show, we welcome CJ Casciotta author of Get Weird. Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference and creator of Ringbeller. CJ is a writer and self-proclaimed serial media maker that has a passion for encouraging people to find or reconnect with their inner weird. As a writer and communicator, he’s traveled all over the world, inspiring communities like Lululemon, The Salvation Army, TEDx, and Charity: Water. As a media director and producer, he’s collaborated on projects with MGM Studios, The United Nations Foundation, and more. He created the popular podcast, Sounds Like a Movement and has been featured by MTV, RELEVANT, Catalyst, and Q. We hope you enjoy our conversation with CJ as we talk about how we can encourage ourselves as educators to tap into our inner weird and how that can benefit our students. We also talk about valuing our student’s inner weird and what we can do to encourage it. Ringbeller was created by CJ and can definitely be one tool we can use to help in this endeavor. Ringbell is a series of video lessons that help teach kids creativity and kindness through interviews conducted by children. These children interview adult professionals about how they use creativity and innovation in their daily work lives. The premise is that aliens have recruited these students to help them learn about our planet, but what we all learn is how unique all of us are and how tapping into what is special about us will help us to find our true passions and best life. CJ has called Ringbeller “TED meets Mr. Rogers” for the modern classroom. We think you will enjoy finding your inner weird with us today and be inspired by CJ like we were to value the individual traits in us that make us unique, special and helps us create the magic in our classrooms.

We wrap up our conversation about weirdness with the weird guru himself, CJ Casciotta. CJ's book, Get Weird, made a big impression on us. He shares a little about that, as well as some nuggets from the event we hosted with him, and tells us all about his new venture, Ringbeller. We also encourage you to go take a look at this short video that we reference in this episode: How To Start A Movement.Enjoy, weirdos!Support the show (https://uncommongoodsd.com/give)

In the weirdness of a 5 week month, we felt like it had been too long since our last episode. Plus we have a weird and awesome event we want to invite you to. So here's a little bonus episode featuring Dawn and Cody in a kitchen instead of a tree house. Brought to you by the word weird.Support the show (https://uncommongoodsd.com/give)

In today’s episode, Enneagram Four and author of “Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference,” CJ Casciotta joins us to talk about becoming more comfortable in your own unique self and how using your innate ability to be creative can lead to success in your personal and professional life.   Each of us has our own version of “weird” that is calling to be brought forth into the world.  No matter what you sort you gravitate toward, the reason you're here on Earth is to bring something new that wasn't there before.  Knowing what makes you weird is the best thing you can offer your art, your business, your friends, your family, and yourself. So, tune in to hear how CJ leverages his weird to not only find success himself but to help others find theirs.   About CJ For over 15 years CJ has helped some of the world's biggest brands discover their unique identity and share it creatively including Lululemon, The United Nations, MGM Studios, and Whole Foods. His work has been featured on national media including CBS, MTV, Amazon Prime, and The Huffington Post. Lately, He’s been sharing some of his ideas, speaking at places like TEDx, Saddleback Church, Story Conference, and Charity:Water. For more information on CJ, visit http://getweirdbook.com. 

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with CJ Casciotta. This conversation takes us from the Muppets to vinyl, all the way to how weirdos change the world. We hear all about his new book, "Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference." CJ is a writer, serial media maker, and founder of Ringbeller: an organization that teaches kids creativity & kindness. As a writer and communicator, he's traveled all over the world inspiring communities like Lululemon, The Salvation Army, TEDx, Catalyst, and Charity:Water. As a media director and producer, he's collaborated on projects with MGM Studios, The United Nations Foundation, and more. A native New Yorker, he now lives in Nashville with his wife, Kelly, and his two kids, Selah and Mack. Join Terry as he sits down with CJ and learn how being a weird actually sets you up to succeed rather than getting in the way of it. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and http://thething.live .

In this episode, Caleb talks with CJ Casciotta about why you should embrace what makes you weird and much more. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- [CJ's website][1] [CJ on Twitter][2] [CJ on Instagram][3] [GetWeird by CJ Casciotta][4] [Ringbeller][5] ------------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource* ------------------------------------------- [The ONE Thing Podcast][6] ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- What led CJ to help people discover their weirdness. Why there is a resistance to non-conformity. How to grow your imagination. You're going to be a better leader when you believe in what you are leading. CJ talks about starting Ringbeller. Tips for pitching to investors. Why it's important to pursue your weirdness. Find people who will love you and support you regardless of what you do. Examples of people who embraced their weirdness. Go back to who you were before the world told you who you were. The challenges and benefits of embracing your weirdness The weirder you are, the more people won't get it. --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing. [1]: https://www.cjcas.com [2]: https://twitter.com/CJCasciotta [3]: https://www.instagram.com/cjcasciotta/ [4]: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Weird-Discover-Surprising-Difference/dp/154603191X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545100094&sr=8-1&keywords=get%20weird%20cj%20casciotta [5]: https://www.ringbeller.com [6]: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-thing/id1191482456?mt=2

CJ Casciotta, author of Get Weird, is a creative genius. In this interview he shares about his childhood, his journey in discovering his own uniqueness and his passion to help people find freedom as they uncover and live out who they were uniquely designed to be. 

Join Brad and Danny as they talk with our friend, CJ Casciotta, author, speaker, and founder of Ringbeller. CJ explains the importance of embracing your inner weird, talks family and life, and how he Starts with Heart.

CJ Casciotta is an author, speaker, and creator... and he's a weirdo. We talked about CJ's book, Get Weird, some other projects he's working on right now, getting in touch with your Sacred Weird, and how you can help make schools awesome.Check out and get involved with CJ's project, Ringbeller, which is all about helping kids connect with their imagination and use it to make a difference.: www.makeschoolsawesome.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Isn't it contagious when someone's at peace with who they really are? Isn't your best competition yourself? Isn't Santa an unmitigated jerk? This episode covers all this and more. If you've ever felt like you and your ideas are too strange to embrace, author, leader and encourager in the difference-making ways of Weird, CJ Casciotta can help you start rethinking all that and dare to start moving away from Same.www.cjcas.com

“I feel super, super blessed everyday that I married someone who is up for the adventure,” says CJ Casciotta of his wife Kelly. When CJ, speaker and author of Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference, appeared on writer Kelly’s porch as the only stranger in a group of friends, they couldn’t possibly have foreseen the path that lay ahead of them. A year later, they found themselves on that very same porch as CJ proposed lifelong partnership. Since then, CJ and Kelly have been discovering and embracing their weird through the joys and hardships of marriage, navigating a miscarriage, entrepreneurship, and parenthood. Join us this week as CJ and Kelly share the fears of their early relationship, the bravery, faith and love that helped them overcome it and how discovering and utilizing your unique weird may just be the secret to becoming a better leader, partner and parent. Get a copy of Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference at getweirdbook.com!

For over 15 years CJ Casciotta has helped some of the world's biggest brands discover their unique identity and share it creatively including Lululemon, The United Nations, MGM Studios, and Whole Foods. His work has been featured on national media including CBS, MTV, Amazon Prime, and The Huffington Post. Recently, he has been sharing his ideas and speaking at places like TEDx, Creative Mornings, STORY Conference, charity : water, and Saddleback Church.

Wonder is the child of weirdness...

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It's so fun for me to have a friend like CJ Casciotta on the show today (and in my life). He's one of those dudes that celebrates you just for being you. He's wise and bright and awesome and you're gonna love him. His new book, Get Weird, just released. I gifted it to my cousin and have a list of friends I look forward to giving it to at Christmas. This guy and this book are such gifts to us in our world today. Can't wait for you to get it!  . . . . . My new book Remember God is available for pre-order and the first 5000 friends who pre-order the book will get the audiobook (read by me) for free weeks before the book comes out! All the details are on http://anniefdowns.com . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Have you ever felt like you were the weird one who just didn’t fit in with the crowd? If so CJ has an important message for you: weird wins. CJ is a writer and author, creator, filmmaker, mover and shaker, and all around disrupter — and he’s doing all this with one goal in mind — and that’s to help misfits like you and me embrace our weirdness. Because in a sea of same, those of us who think a bit differently are needed more than ever before. CJ recounts the long journey he’s been on, why he’s written a book to help others get weird, and where all this weirdness is leading. For CJ, it’s back to the classroom where the idea of fitting in has misguided generations of people. By building a media-based curriculum for schools that is rooted creativity, empathy and kindness — the soft skills that leading companies say will be needed in the automated workforce of the future — he wants to redefine what it means to be sweetly, uniquely and powerfully weird. ** FREE EVENT WITH CJ ** We are welcoming CJ to Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Book Loft (in German Village). It will be an opportunity to meet and hear from CJ about how you, too, can Get Weird and embrace your inner misfit. This event is free so bring a fellow misfit or weirdo with you!

My guest today is the weird and fantastic CJ Casciotta. CJ is my friend and a friend to so many. He is a writer and a media maker. He has spoken to communities like Lululemon, The Salvation Army, TEDx, and Charity:Water. Additionally, he has partnered with MGM Studios, The United Nations Foundation, and others like these on various types of projects.  CJ’s message is compelling to me because he says the kinds of things I’m always saying to the people around me BUT he’s saying them in his very unique way. And I like his message a lot. From a very young age, we are told to stand in line, draw in the lines, follow the rules, be this way, and do it that way. CJ has a different message that I think you’re going to find super compelling.  In addition to us being excited about having CJ on the show, if you’re listening to this on the day it releases—September 11—his book comes out today! If you’re listening to this after 9/11, shame on you for not devouring this podcast every Tuesday when it comes out. Just kidding. But seriously, his book “Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference” is out right now! You’re also going to want to download his Weird Wins course for free on his website!  If you’re not convinced that you need his book yet, maybe Seth Godin will change your mind: “Reassuring, moving, and practical, this book will help you embrace the magic you've always had.” Follow CJ on Twitter and Instagram to keep up with his life and work.  ____________________________ Follow Let’s Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with all that is going on. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And if you want to follow our host Nick Laparra—Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Support Let’s Give A Damn by contributing the monthly amount of your choice on Patreon. 100% of the money you contribute will go to making more podcasts. Not a dime goes into our pockets! Or you can leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Every little bit helps. Thanks for all your help. Have an amazing week, friends! Love y’all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we figured out that it wasn’t ok to stand out and do crazy things for fear of rejection, we had a period of our lives where we weren’t afraid to do stuff. Author, speaker, and media producer, CJ Casciotta, has passionately given himself over to the idea that if we’d get back in touch with what makes us different, we’d change the world. CJ Casciotta has helped some of the world’s biggest brands discover their unique identity and share it creatively including Lululemon, The United Nations, MGM Studios, and Whole Foods. He also spends time speaking around the country at places including TEDx, STORY Conference, and charity: water, to name a few. In this conversation, Branden and CJ talk about his newly released book: ‘Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference’ — diving deep into the truth of how getting weird just might be the key to making the world a better place. soundsgoodpodcast.com/CJ

CJ Casciotta is an author, speaker, and brand consultant who has worked with companies like Whole Foods and Lululemon to help them find their unique identity. During this conversation we talk about the importance for finding and embracing your weird, especially in the digital age.  To learn more about CJ and order his new book, visit cjcas.com/. To learn more about STORY, visit STORY2018.com

We loved sitting down with CJ Casciotta to talk about what it means to embrace our weirdness. CJ is a creative director who has worked with brands like Whole Foods and charity:water to help them tell their stories. He now has his own podcast called "Sounds Like a Movement" where he has talked with people like Seth Godin, Krista Tippet, and Tony Hale. Listen to this episode and learn how to embrace your weirdness, because "in a sea of same, weird wins."

Tyler Reagin sits down with pastor and author, Craig Groeschel, and talks about the importance of being a healthy leader. Then, James Vore chats with CJ Casciotta, a journalist and speaker who helps people and teams turn ideas into movements. In their conversation, they share advice for young leaders who have dreams.

Introducing ALT – a new podcast that explores the intersections of ART x LITURGY x TECHNOLOGY. Hosted by Stephen Proctor & w/ occasional co-hosting by CJ Casciotta. In this introductory episode, we share the heartbeat & vision behind this new podcast. You'll also get a glimpse into each of our stories, so that you know a little about the hosts. In future episodes, we'll be interviewing fellow artists, liturgists & technologist about the ever-evolving landscape of modern worship in the Western Church. ____________________________ SHOW NOTES: http://illuminate.us/alt-podcast-an-introduction/

Seth Godin is the author of numerous best sellers including Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, and Purple Cow. He writes about the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. In this candid conversation with host, CJ Casciotta, Seth talks about embracing tension and what to do when it's your turn.