Podcasts about Creative

Holiday parties make you want to hide behind the cheese tray. Gift-giving season makes your budget cry. This episode is your survival guide for both. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg to turn holiday small talk from awkward endurance test into something you might actually enjoy. Whether you're facing the office party, a family gathering with that cousin who won't shut up about crypto, or the neighborhood potluck where you know exactly three people, Charles reveals how to walk into any room with confidence, even if you're an introvert who'd rather be home watching movies. The secret? Super communicators aren't the loudest people in the room. They're the ones asking better questions, reading the conversation correctly, and making others feel heard. Charles breaks down the skills that turn painful small talk into genuine connection, and why introverts actually have hidden advantages at holiday gatherings (yes, really). Then the crew tackles the other holiday stressor of gift-giving that doesn't demolish your December budget. Joe, OG, and Doug explore the rising trend of secondhand gifting. It's not just about saving money (though your wallet will thank you). It can be more meaningful, more creative, and kinder to both your finances and the planet. From thrifted treasures to thoughtful "found" gems, they share how to give smarter instead of just spending more. Plus, Doug's toilet paper trivia arrives right on schedule (because what's a holiday episode without something unexpected?), along with stories about neighbors behaving badly and a brief tour through apps you forgot you're still paying for. What You'll Walk Away With: • Charles Duhigg's framework for turning small talk into actual connection without feeling fake • Why introverts have secret advantages at holiday parties and how to use them • Smart, budget-friendly gifting strategies that feel thoughtful rather than last-minute or cheap • The case for secondhand gifts and how to do it in a way that feels special • How to avoid blowing your holiday budget without looking (or feeling) stingy • Creative ways to personalize gifts without overspending or resorting to gift cards • Why communication skills affect both your happiness and your financial decisions This Episode Is For You If: • Holiday small talk feels like torture and you'd rather shovel snow • You want to give meaningful gifts but refuse to wreck your January budget doing it • You're an introvert dreading the season of forced social interaction • You're tired of generic gift guides telling you to "just spend less" without actual ideas • You believe better conversations and smarter spending are both learnable skills Before You Hit Play, Ask Yourself: What's the most meaningful non-new gift you've ever given or received? Think about why it mattered. That's the kind of gifting Charles and the crew are talking about. Drop your story in the comments because we're building the anti-Amazon holiday gift playbook together. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-actually-enjoy-holiday-small-talk-1771/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi my loves

This episode is a candid, practical conversation between Jake and Nicole, focusing on personal growth, habit-building, faith, identity, marriage, content creation, and stepping into purpose. The discussion moves through their experiences forming lasting habits, fighting daily resistance, establishing identity in God, creating structure around their work, and embracing their callings even when it feels uncomfortable. They also explore the tension between ambition and surrender, the role of prayer in decision-making, the challenge of maintaining focus in a distraction-filled life, and the emotional experience of documenting their stories online. The conversation closes with insights about legacy, vulnerability, and trusting the long-term process God is shaping in their lives.   Know more about Sathiya's work: Join Deep Clean Inner Circle - The Brotherhood You Neeed (+ get coached by Sathiya) For Less Than $2/day Submit Your Questions (Anonymously) To Be Answered On The Podcast Get A Free Copy of The Last Relapse, Your Blueprint For Recovery Watch Sathiya on Youtube For More Content Like This   Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction: Why habits matter (03:10) Identity, calling, and pressure (07:45) Creative discipline & showing up daily (12:20) Marriage, partnership, and growth (16:40) Balancing ambition with surrender (20:05) Faith, prayer, and emotional grounding (24:30) Documenting life & vulnerability online (29:00) Long-term purpose & legacy

Melissa Nash reveals how she rebuilt her life after losing a multimillion-dollar business and scaled a $5M+ rental portfolio without ever seeing her properties.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack Hoss interviews Melissa Nash, founder of HelloMelissaNash.com, who shares her remarkable journey from losing a multimillion-dollar business to building a completely remote rental portfolio using systems, strategy, and the power of people.Melissa explains how she transitioned from a failed children's manufacturing company into real estate, why she hated being an agent, and how she discovered the freedom of long-distance investing. Today she owns rentals in multiple states, manages nearly everything with simple spreadsheets, and helps other busy professionals become “lazy investors” who build wealth passively.She breaks down the difference between long-term rentals and short-term rentals, how she ran 50+ BRRRR projects (with wins and failures), how to evaluate landlord-friendly markets, how to vet property managers using real data, and why taking the first step matters more than understanding all 20 steps ahead.This episode is packed with mindset, strategy, and practical frameworks for new and experienced investors alike.What You'll LearnHow Melissa rebuilt after a business collapseWhy she hated being an agent (and what she learned instead)The eye-opening moment that made her choose real estateHow she bought her first rental in Alabama sight unseenWhy long-distance investing is safer than people thinkThe right way to evaluate markets using landlords, not GoogleHow to vet property managers using real dataBRRRR wins & losses — and why STRs bring stressBuilding a $5M portfolio using Google SheetsHow she helps busy professionals buy their first out-of-state rental

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow MeD&C [THE ARTICLES OF FAITH & OFFICIAL DECLARATIONS 1 & 2]“We Believe”December 8 – December 14, 2025WEEK 50 SUMMARYThe Articles of Faith articulate foundational beliefs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including the Godhead of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; personal accountability for sins; salvation through Christ's Atonement via faith, repentance, baptism by immersion, and receiving the Holy Ghost; priesthood authority and primitive church organization with prophets and apostles; spiritual gifts like prophecy and healing; the Bible and Book of Mormon as scripture; ongoing revelation; the gathering of Israel, Zion in America, Christ's millennial reign, and earth's paradisiacal renewal; religious freedom; obedience to laws; and pursuing virtues like honesty, chastity, and benevolence. Official Declaration 1 (1890) ended plural marriage under revelation to President Wilford Woodruff to comply with U.S. laws and protect Church operations. Official Declaration 2 (1978) extended priesthood ordination and temple blessings to all worthy males regardless of race, as revealed to President Spencer W. Kimball, affirming divine impartiality and fulfilling prophecies.SPARK 1: A MIGHTY OAKSPARK 2: THE BLAME GAMEOBJECT LESSON 1: “We Believe”: Articles of Faith Playing CardsOBJECT LESSON 2: “Long-Promised Day”: Post-It Notes SnowflakesCHAPTERS=========00:00:14 ANNOUNCEMENT00:02:45 INTRO00:04:58 QUICK GLANCE00:11:04 SPARK 100:20:50 QUESTIONS 100:23:38 OBJECT LESSON 100:27:23 SPARK 200:38:11 QUESTIONS 200:42:13 OBJECT LESSON 200:46:29 WRAP UPLINKS=====WEB: https://www.gather.meckmom.comETSY: https://www.etsy.com/shop/meckmomINSTAGRAM: Instagram @meckmomlifePODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST DISCLAIMER=================================This podcast represents my own thoughts and opinions. It is not made, approved, or endorsed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Any content or creative interpretations, implied or included are solely those of Maria Eckersley ("MeckMom LLC"), and not those of Intellectual Reserve, Inc. or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Great care has been made to ensure this podcast is in harmony with the overall mission of the Church. Click here to visit the official website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This hypnosis session used powerful hypnosis techniques to help you access a state of creative flow and to develop a stream of consciousness. This was a session created for a successful movie screenplay writer who had an idea for a movie but wanted to access a state to creativity to turn the ideas into reality. To access a subscriber-only version with no intro, outro, explanation, or ad breaks and 24 hours earlier than everyone else, tap 'Subscribe' nearby or click the following link.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/adam-cox858/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

0:00 – Opening banter, ice cream and mall food courts1:45 – Dippin' Dots and ice cream nostalgia3:03 – Bubble tea and unique drinks5:23 – Ben & Jerry's, ice cream in Chicago8:22 – Movie and pop culture discussion18:56 – WWE, John Cena, and wrestling business talk31:11 – The Rock, Roman Reigns, and wrestling storylines47:23 – WWE business, ESPN, and pay-per-view pricing1:00:00 – Audience, ticket prices, and wrestling economics1:20:00 – Security at wrestling events, Paige story1:34:52 – Closing remarks, shoutouts, and outroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wrestling-soup--1425249/support.

In today's RaiseMasters Radio episode, Pat sits down with Matt Sinclair to unpack how a former JP Morgan investment banker built a high-yield build-to-rent model by pairing disciplined market selection with creative private-credit structures. They dig into tenant quality, risk mitigation, and the exact metrics he uses to choose winning submarkets. Tune in if you want a clearer path to building resilient, investor-ready deals in any market. Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser's Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Nicholas White. A Seattle-based marketing strategist, startup advisor, entrepreneur, and operator with experience at Amazon, Microsoft, and multiple early-stage ventures. Nick has led digital marketing programs for major B2B/B2C brands, driven pipeline expansion, advised early-stage founders, and built systems that blend creativity, data, and practical execution. His approach to modern marketing is shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and a deep understanding of customer psychology. Jason and Nick dive into how marketing is evolving, what founders consistently get wrong, where AI fits into the modern toolkit, and how to align product, sales, and marketing around real customer needs. A sharp, value-packed episode for founders, marketers, and builders.  Topics Discussed: • From Amazon/Microsoft to advising startups • What separates good marketing from great marketing • Curiosity as the foundation of strong strategy • Brand vs. demand  why founders confuse the two • Building early-stage marketing teams • Using AI for content, research, and GTM • How to connect marketing execution to revenue • Creative psychology and differentiation • Leadership lessons across corporate + startup worlds  • Budgeting, channels, and prioritization • Common hiring mistakes founders make • Nick's advice for marketing leaders and founders Support CavnessHR  Help Build the Future of HR CavnessHR is creating an AI-native HR system for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees  automation plus a dedicated HR Business Partner. Invest on Wefunder: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr Download 7 free eBooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks Join the Builders Club: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ Connect with Nicholas White: Website: https://nicholasgwhite.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaswhite/ Connect with Jason Cavness: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncavness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoncavness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncavness Podcast: https://www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com  

Creative inspiration isn't scarce, requiring special trips or perfect conditions—it's abundant, hiding in plain sight. This meditation helps you expand your attention to notice inspiration in places you usually overlook. We'll practice a particular quality of noticing—curious but not hungry—and build cross-pollination between creative and everyday activities.REFLECTION QUESTIONS → What would shift if you trusted that creative possibilities are abundant rather than scarce?AFFIRMATION → Everything I see can teach me / I open my eyes widerWANT TO LEARN MORE? → Join us live for the full WONDER YEAR program in 2026 for a communal journey with monthly reflections, live gatherings, workshops, and ongoing support to help you build a sustainable, deeply personal creative practice. We'd love to have you

Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while promoting opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future? For many of us, these competing and interwoven demands are a source of conflict. Since our brains love to make either-or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with the uncertainty by asserting certainty. In Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems (Harvard Business Review Press, 2022), Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis help readers cope with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time. Drawing from more than twenty years of pioneering research, they provide tools and lessons for transforming these tensions into opportunities for innovation and personal growth. Filled with practical advice and fascinating stories—including firsthand tales from IBM, LEGO, and Unilever, as well as from startups and nonprofits. Both/And Thinking change the way to approach our most vexing problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Why do the boldest ideas drive the biggest business wins? Live from Marketingland 2025, Nick Tran (ex-TikTok, Hulu, Samsung) breaks down all things brand and creative with Amanda Slavin (author, and co-founder of Future Frequency).  You'll learn: > Why crises often spark the most innovative creative work > How to know when bold ideas are brilliant…and when they're just noise > The myth of chasing trends vs. the real meaning of cultural relevance Whether you're a CMO, a creator, or someone sitting on a brave idea you're scared to pitch, this conversation will push you to rethink what “bold” really means…and why the riskiest idea might just be your smartest one. Customer.io⁠ is an AI-powered customer engagement platform that helps teams turn first-party data into personalized messages at scale. It enables teams to easily create and send communications across email, SMS, push, in-app, and webhooks to drive engagement and growth. Today, over 7,800 brands trust ⁠Customer.io⁠ to power their messaging. Click here for more. Follow Nick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholastran/ Follow Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amslavin/ Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: https://themarketingmillennials.com/ Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: https://workweek.com/

"In this episode, Steve sits down with Mark Fairbanks, Cofounder & Executive Director of Islands of BrillianceTalking points include: Neurodiversity, Special Interest Focusing, Program Growth, and Trains!Special thank you to local Milwaukee band Paper Valley for their track "Breakaway" - check them out at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lsijeS7nxgLPGdqnsmmz4?si=f25NjrndTsO62Q-SuRYqnAEpisode edited by Stevie Salinas, Social Media & Content Director at Experience Milwaukee"

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we discuss just what the Federal Reserve can control as the prices of rare earth metals skyrocket. Plus, Robbie sits down with Creative Title's Caleb Christopher for a discussion on how lenders can adopt advanced AI and creative financing models while maintaining transparency, security, and consumer protection, and examining how private-capital “non-bank bank” structures, tightening credit, and the needs of underserved borrowers will shape the balance between innovation, risk, and trust. And we close by examining what delayed releases are telling us about the state of inflation.Today's podcast is presented by Two Dots. Whether it's applying to rent an apartment or take out a loan, today's approval process is full of blind spots and inefficiencies. Critical data sits locked inside documents, leaving companies with an incomplete picture that causes delays, increased risk, and inconsistent decisions. Two Dots is building a better system. One where underwriting and screening is automated not manual. Where applications happen in real-time within a dynamic and contextual conversation. And where better decisions are made faster for everyone.

The guys discuss High School Football playoffs, conference championship games, college football coaching news, and the ability to breathe through your...what? Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this new episode of So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent, Tina Nader is back with fresh updates on her recent wins—and a tactical breakdown of how she's marketing listings creatively and effectively in a market where days-on-market are longer and buyer urgency is lower.From pinpointing the right audience for each property to crafting high-converting social media content and using AI tools to scale marketing with precision, Tina shares what's working right now to get homes seen—and sold.Whether you're trying to breathe new life into a stagnant listing or proactively preparing for a market shift, this episode is filled with practical tools, creative ideas, and a repeatable approach that will help agents position properties more powerfully and build lasting visibility.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupJacob and Jocelyn from the Pilothouse Meta team break down what actually moved the needle for Meta advertisers this Black Friday/Cyber Monday. The biggest unlock? Being scrappy. The brands that crushed it weren't over-optimized, they were just fast. Fast to tweak offers. Fast to drop weird creative. Fast to kill what wasn't working.For DTC marketers managing Meta ads during promo periods.Why classic percentage-off offers still worked bestWhat BOGO and free shipping offers actually drove performanceHow scrappy creative (think stick figures and UGC) outperformed polished adsWhy lighter audience exclusions won this yearWhich account structures flopped and what replaced themWho this is for: Growth leads, ad buyers, DTC founders gearing up for Q1What to steal:Shift back to shorter promo windows and preserve spend for tentpole daysRun weird, low-fi creative without abandoning your personasUse lighter exclusions to let Meta optimize delivery more freelyTimestamps00:00 Black Friday performance trends and buying intent02:00 Why brands with flexible offers won04:00 Creative pivots and scrappy content outperforming polished ads06:00 Best offers of the season and what actually moved customers08:00 Millennial-targeted creative and why variety mattered10:00 Meta delivery updates and lighter exclusion strategies12:00 Dayparting, lifetime budgets and what stopped working14:00 Post-click learnings and which landing pages converted16:00 Emerging channels like AppLovin and Pinterest18:00 How top brands are approaching post-BFCM and holiday scalingHashtags#DTC #MetaAds #BFCM2025 #EcommerceMarketing #CreativeStrategy #PerformanceMarketing #PaidSocial #AppLovin #PinterestAds #BlackFridayInsights #CyberMondayMarketing #DigitalAdvertising Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF565Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

It's one thing to have an interest in creating art or putting something on canvas. It's another to see yourself as an artist and have an artistic practice.What's a difference-maker between those who do and those who don't? Creative confidence, and to talk about it, I'm joined by Growth Studio members Alyssa Marquez, Merrie Koehlert, and Andrew Rea in another roundtable series.In this episode of The Savvy Painter Podcast, you'll learn about the concept of creative confidence, its impact on artistic practice, and how it differs from self-confidence and arrogance. You'll get personal insights into how the participants' confidence has evolved, whether there's such a thing as too much confidence, and how peer support can help navigate challenges and enhance artistic expression.1:34 - Defining creative confidence and how it's necessary for artists to create and share their work6:46 - How you're constantly making art (even if you haven't always been the artistic type)13:00 - How Alyssa's creative confidence has evolved over time24:42 - How an evolution in confidence has most recently affected Merrie's and Andrew's art29:49 - How to distinguish between confidence, self-confidence, and arrogance33:19 - Can you have too much confidence in your painting or art practice?40:33 - How confidence has impacted Alyssa's desire to take risks with art43:03 - Impact of the Growth Studio community on the roundtable participants' confidenceMentioned in How Creative Confidence Impacts Your ArtworkJoin Growth StudioDo you spend more time thinking about making art than actually making it? Start things you never finish? Make work and then stack it against the wall, facing inward, so you don't have to look at it?If any of that sounds familiar, I'd love to chat.Click here: savvypainter.com/survey to tell me what's going on. If it seems like I need more info, I'll reach out to schedule a call.Thanks so much!Support the showAnd hey - if this episode hit home, do me a favor, leave a review on Apple Podcast or come say hi on Instagram: @savvypainterpodcastI'd love to hear this episode resonated you. ❤️

Most beginners dramatically overestimate how much capital it takes, and that belief alone keeps them stuck. The truth is, the number you think you need is probably wrong, and the small deal you keep dismissing might be the one that transforms everything. In this episode, Alex Pardo reveals the real amount of money you need to get started, why small facilities are the fastest path to freedom, and how investors inside his community consistently close deals with little to none of their own cash. He breaks down facility sizes, common beginner mistakes, creative financing structures, and the mindset shift that makes funding fall into place. You'll learn the framework for finding great opportunities, structuring terms, and getting the capital to show up. You'll Learn How To: Find and analyze mom-and-pop storage opportunities with real value add Structure deals using seller financing, SBA loans, and equity partners Build trust with operators, lenders, and partners even as a beginner Use the LMAO method to generate leads Think like a transaction engineer so you can close with $0 out of pocket What You'll Learn in This Episode: [00:00] How mindset and deal flow matter more than money [03:00] Why most beginners overestimate capital [06:00] The three types of storage facilities [09:00] How traditional bank financing works [12:00] Buying storage with zero out of pocket [14:00] How seller financing and equity partners make deals possible [16:00] The LMAO method for finding deals and making offers [18:00] Creative strategies that let you close with little to no capital [19:00] Why your first deal is the most important step toward freedom [20:00] How one great facility can change your entire financial trajectory Who This Episode Is For: New investors who think they need huge capital to enter self-storage Action takers stuck in analysis paralysis who want a simple starting framework W2 employees looking for their first cash-flowing deal Anyone who wants to use creative financing to buy a facility  Why You Should Listen: Success in storage isn't about your bank account, it's about your ability to find great deals and structure them the right way. Learn how money follows deals, how beginners are closing facilities with none of their own cash, and how one small facility can be the deal that changes your life forever. Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/ Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/  

Ever played Minecraft? My five-year-old pulled me into it, and I started seeing it as a metaphor for how we move through real life. On this Gathering Room, I share stories from my journey through decades of Survival mode, my awakening into Creative mode, and what it feels like now to live mostly in Adventure mode, guided by something wiser than my everyday mind. If you’ve ever felt stuck in Survival mode or longed for more magic, guidance, and meaning in your life, this episode is for you. Join me! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back, WIFs! In this heartfelt episode, sisters Lauren and Michelle sit down with longtime friend and talented filmmaker Blake Tamarkin. From a festive ice breaker (yes, chocolate-covered peppermint almonds!) to the creative journey behind his latest film, Third Wheel, Blake shares the inspiration, challenges, and joys of working vulnerably with family.They dive into creative doubt, Hollywood experiences, and the advice Blake has for anyone hesitant to start their own project. Plus, enjoy Third Wheel thoughts, a cozy holiday movie rec, and the Simple Joy of the Week.Press play, snuggle up, and soak in this funny, inspiring, and cozy conversation.Resources:Third WheelFull Out FilmsFollow UsShop Our Seasonal CandlesCheck Out Our WebsiteThank you to our sponsors; Lizzie Selle StudioLet It Be Us

We are officially in the home stretch of this year, and if you're running on fumes, join the club (even if no one else is admitting to being in it!)

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt solo conversation about the power of rituals and traditions in shaping our families, communities, and even ourselves.  Drawing on research, personal stories, and experiences from House of Shine, Claudia explores how rituals create patterns and pathways that help us hold on to what matters most. From simple daily practices like journaling and dinner table reflections to annual traditions like Sweet Cereal Day and the Yellow Plate Award, Claudia shows how consistency in small rituals can instill values, foster connection, and strengthen community. In a season when schedules are packed and families are stretched thin, Claudia reminds us that traditions don't have to be elaborate to be meaningful. What matters is their ability to bring us together, create memories, and reinforce our deepest values. Whether you're looking to refresh long-standing family traditions, start new rituals in your home, or even build a holiday of your own, this episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and reimagine how tradition can help anchor you and your community. Key Topics: Why rituals and traditions are essential for thriving people and communities The connection between family practices and long-term values How small, repeated actions create lifelong impact Creative examples of traditions that inspire joy and gratitude Practical steps for creating your own meaningful rituals In a world that often moves too fast, Claudia invites us to slow down, celebrate, and be intentional about the traditions that shape who we are. Tune in to rediscover why the rituals you choose today can leave a legacy for generations to come.

What if the secret to your next level of fame is being willing to look stupid first? In this episode, Whitney Uland sits down with Songwriter and HTBF favorite Sebastian Cail to talk about the messy, magical process of showing up before you're ready — and why embracing imperfection is the ultimate path to creative freedom. Together, they unpack what it really means to activate your Celebrity Energy, take up space online, and navigate the fear that comes with being seen. Inside this episode: Why being bad at something new is the key to mastery How to stop hiding behind perfectionism and start posting anyway The truth about “starting over” in your creative career The energetic difference between hustling and magnetism How to reframe rejection, comparison, and visibility fear ✨ BLACK FRIDAY + HOLIDAY DEALS: Whitney's biggest offers of the year are live now! Find exclusive holiday deals and ways to work with her at

Black in Sports Podcast, we sit down with viral creator, Carolina culture carrier, and musical storyteller Carolina MiC — government name Michael Malloy — an IT professional and proud girl dad by day, and a musical savant and hometown voice by passion.Carolina MiC has taken the internet and the Carolina Panthers community by storm with his infectious, stadium-ready viral song that has quickly become an anthem across social media and NFL fan circles. His organic rise has caught the attention of Panthers players, team personnel, and die-hard fans who've embraced him as an authentic voice of the Carolinas.From training camp clips reposting his sound to Panthers fans blasting his track on gameday, Carolina MiC has become a fan-favorite creator deeply woven into team culture — and he did it with nothing but originality, soul, and a mic.But Carolina MiC is more than a viral moment. He's a modern-day creative balancing:

Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below:Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here.-------------------------Extra Stuff:Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxeJoin 6,000+ other recruiters levelling up their skills with our Limitless Learning Newsletter here: https://limitless-learning.thisishector.com/subscribe-------------------------Get in touch:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hishemazzouz/-------------------------

S6, EP 198Meet Your Actor Series - GM HakimMeet GM! GM Hakim (He/Him) is an award-nominated, full-time voice actor who does voice over work in eLearning, audiobooks, animation, audio guides, documentaries and docuseries, video games, audio dramas, corporate narration, explainers, promos, and more. GM's happy clients include Meta, Spotify, Hellmann's, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, JPMorganChase, Marvel Snap, Novartis, EF (Education First), Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, The U.S. Federal Highway Administration, and The American Council of Life Insurers. GM works from his professional home studio just outside of Boston. He studied broadcast and print journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where he had a weekly radio show on WAER-FM for three years. He taught middle school English, theater, and improv from 2005-2023, mostly in Montessori schools. When he's not working in voiceover, you can find him writing, playing board games, playing guitar, leading Dungeons & Dragons games as a Dungeon Master, riding his bike, reading, cooking, playing ultimate Frisbee, and spending time with his wife and daughter.GM Website -  https://www.gmhakim.com/Hi thx for listening in on the Creative Chaos conversation! Text us your thoughts on pieces of this conversation that inspired you or was relatable in your creative journey! Support the showThis is a shareable podcast, with a group of creatives, documenting their creative voice over & on-camera journeys to inspire all of us as we navigate our own paths! This pod may bring some amazing moments of inspiration, ah-ha break throughs or a feeling you're not the only one...but it is for entertainment and not educational purposes! Enjoy and thank you for listening to our Creative Chaos! *Have a creative story or journey to share, we'd love to hear it - email us at chaoskeepers411@gmail.com or jozlynrocki@gmail.com Follow all the Chaos - Website - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/keeping_up_with_chaos/

Join us for the second in a series of director interviews from the roster of Cry, the creative and post studio behind this podcast. Next up on the list is none other than Mwita Chacha, an expert at documentary storytelling.Mwita's work has been featured on HBO Max, Discovery+, CNN, Vox, PBS, and yes, even a Vimeo staff pick. He's even had the opportunity to do a project for CNN with Wolf Blitzer on the Holocaust Museum. His latest feature documentary, To The Ends, explores real-time storytelling in one of the world's most challenging mission fields. Needless to say, his work has touched the hearts of many, and we think you should check it out if you're not already familiar. Mwita's conversation with Justin explores Mwita's journey into filmmaking, inspired by his father's nonprofit work in Tanzania, organically developing into a career. They discuss Mwita's approach to creating authentic interviews, which is a game-changing system. They also discuss ethical considerations in documentary storytelling and how Mwita's diverse experiences shape his perspective on filmmaking. If you are curious on how you can level-up your documentary storytelling techniques, you'll want to make sure you listen to this one.Links:Mwita's WorkMwita's SiteMwita's InstagramTo The Ends FilmResources:Uncover Your Story Guide & HandbookThe Dignified Storytelling Handbook - Free Resource for StorytellersIf you want a shoutout in a future episode please leave us a written review on Apple podcasts. From CRY, a Creative, Production, and Post house based in New York City. Brought to you by CRY www.filmcry.com Intro mixed by Micheal Hartman - michaelhrtmn4@gmail.com

Who needs to buy gift when you're a maker. Make them in you shop and save some money

Wes and Scott talk about the weird, creative corners of the web—from live-coded music with Strudel and wild Hydra visuals to shader wizardry, projection-mapping art, fully synced Christmas lights, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:10 Strudel https://www.tiktok.com/@dj_dave__/video/7541104277234748685 https://www.tiktok.com/@switch.angel/video/7542776528057257229 03:45 Hydra https://www.tiktok.com/@spacetiger3000/video/7552354878635511095?q=hydra%20video%20synth&t=1762879433461 05:44 P5.js https://www.tiktok.com/@julian_hespenheide/video/7408511121323248929?q=p5.js%20&t=1762879954031 https://www.tiktok.com/@m171148385929472638284/video/7544793538496679190?q=p5.js%20&t=1762879954031 08:03 ShaderToy https://shaders.com/ https://www.shadertoy.com/view/ldlcRf https://www.tiktok.com/@phi.graphics/video/6927475445059292421?q=shadertoy&t=1762879566343 https://www.tiktok.com/@fifi_cgi/video/7255109146062687494?q=shadertoy&t=1762879566343 11:13 Brought to you by Sentry.io 11:37 MadMapper https://www.tiktok.com/@dfiftyd50/video/7556202990529563920 https://www.tiktok.com/@dfiftyd50/video/7569626387577965844?q=projection%20mapping&t=1762879388084 14:13 Touch Designer https://www.reddit.com/r/TouchDesigner/ https://www.tiktok.com/@bedareveryday/video/7558850186601172246?q=Touch%20Designer&t=1762879652502 https://www.tiktok.com/@maze88196/video/7521311510488943894?q=Touch%20Designer&t=1762879652502 https://www.tiktok.com/@valen.bertol/video/7475117172847562039?q=Touch%20Designer&t=1762879652502 16:45 xLights https://www.tiktok.com/@ravespotlight/video/7311729112425516320?q=lights%20christmas&t=1762879799384 https://www.tiktok.com/@thatlightguy_/video/7315199858338565418?q=xlights%20show&t=1762879927155 20:19 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: NeueCast Wes: 6 Port 2.5G Unmanaged Ethernet Switch UGREEN USB to Ethernet Adapter 2.5Gb Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

Ned Pod Listeners...In this chaos-fueled episode we spiral through Thanksgiving family madness, childhood memories that definitely explain a lot about us, and the relentless creative energy of New York City that won't let us sleep. We tackle mental health with the help of your listener messages, confessing our winter survival strategies (mostly self-care, snacks, and delusional positivity). Then we dive into the wild world of acting—complete with bizarre performance superstitions, frantic prep rituals, and the constant struggle to balance our personal needs with production demands without crying in a bathroom stall. Toss in travel disasters, questionable road-trip choices, and adventures we absolutely did not sign up for, and you've got an episode packed with laughs, honesty, and the reminder that stepping out of our comfort zones is great… until it's not, but then it becomes a good story. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/neds and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here we are, the third and final installment on how to be more creative! What a wild and winding journey it's been, hopefully everyone is forever changed. Just a reminder: the essence (aka timbre - a unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds) of a shower thought is a rambling (divergent) musing while in the shower - an environment where sound and heat are taking ego (fixedness) offline and allowing you to make more fluid connections. Water is also a fluid, which is a substance that can flow and take the shape of it's container aka your body, your brain - which btw are constantly changing so best to keep a lot of things fluid, moving, lest some solids clog flow. Anywho, I hope you enjoy the neuroscience, the lateral movements, the abstractions, the improv, but most of all… I hope you dance. To the beat of your own drum.  Don't fall in line, or do, it's up to you! Talk again soon, toodles! Edit: I meant to say “IAF does RC circuits, not currents” - I was speaking so fast that I flubbed that. Also, second edit: for an electrical fire, always disconnect the power source first.  Third edit at the end: Delight is surprise + happiness, not happiness + sadness - I was speaking too fast.  For more information on book club, visit my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/new-book-for-143088045  Resources: This Is What It Sounds Like - Susan Rogers and Ogi Ogas Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance - Elise Vernon Pearlstine  Plant Lore and Legend - Ruth Binney The Botany of Desire - Michael Pollan  Most Delicious Poison - Noah Whiteman The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets - Thomas R. Cech The Mind-Gut Connection - Emeran Mayer, MD On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters - Bonnie Tsui The Beauty Molecule - Nicholas Perricone, MD A neurocomputational model of creative processes  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0149763422001452#bbib49 Lateral Thinking: A Textbook of Creativity https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/34623410/Lateral_thinking-libre.pdf?1409804461=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DL_AT_ERAL_T_HINKING.pdf&Expires=1764634187&Signature=gNaugtGh5fV5tq9C76US8IlQFXrqcrkaQ8UfxyvUsb~UM2YhbJJB-9PQOD4gjmHvFVaHfBNuIWsr9a~eVOHZuveFrUdxx-zZJdmh3DDxosekQ2OoHM2trx2ixYlWitsqpWY5CfobdDM0aQVICGCb00--EUfzJJq0-gIrySw388J4EI8MvqHtWJaGEIXWJx7gwpYvhfF3xTJ12GFhUK4pvrmz8qoLYTmLLjs3AwFZ-EWPRRfcCh8M6-eELduwJaTfi05edifhH6duN9qzmVUe7Nc-egIYIxcYWzIbFvwbDqseOpBDa2vD42DEZrU9eL4vW3XiYOobx6RD31QGEEvnpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA Play It As It Lies | What Does This Mean? https://cattailcrossing.ca/blog/play-it-as-it-lies-what-does-this-mean/  Improv Games for Collaboration https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/improv-games-for-collaboration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often do your most productive breakthroughs happen when you're off the clock? There's a reason for that. In this episode, you'll discover why the secret to sharper focus, better problem-solving, and more motivation might actually be found outside your usual workflow. A creative hobby—whether it's a racket sport, photography, painting, or anything you genuinely […]

Margo is joined by artist and joy-maker Kate Smith, the creative force behind Kate Smith Co.™, a brand dedicated to finding "the happy that's already here" in everyday moments. Kate has built a thriving career in greeting cards and art licensing, working with beloved partners in the U.S. and U.K. to create products that make people smile. From early success with her first brand, From Frank, to a full reimagining of her creative path, Kate's journey is filled with bold decisions, reinvention, and a commitment to following what feels joyful. She also spent seven years living and working full-time in an Airstream, a chapter that deeply shaped her artistic voice and philosophy. Margo and Kate discuss: Kate's early beginnings—from advertising to accidentally launching a greeting card line that landed in Target within a year The rise of From Frank, her wildly popular first brand inspired by her French bulldog, and what it taught her about licensing, growth, and creativity The pivotal decision to sell everything, hit the road in an Airstream, and shift her business fully into licensing How travel, imperfection, and "found letters" influenced her signature design style and approach to joyful, approachable art Navigating the fear phases of a creative career and learning to make decisions from hope instead of worry How she thinks about long-term partnerships in licensing, staying authentic, and evolving her brand without losing its heart What reinvention looks like now—new art prints, new mediums, and giving herself permission to embrace being an "artist" Submit Your Questions for Margo Tantau & Emily McDowell Connect with Kate: www.katesmithcompany.com www.instagram.com/katesmithcompany Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

Flute 360 | Episode 354: "Stop Waiting for Perfect Conditions—Practice Without the Flute on Your Face" If you've ever told yourself "I don't have time to practice," this episode will free you. We look at why waiting for the perfect moment keeps musicians stuck—and why some of your most meaningful practice can happen away from the flute. Using the score, your voice, visualization, analysis, listening, and intentional micro-practice, you can move your artistry forward even on the busiest days. What We Discuss: • Why perfectionism keeps you from practicing at all • How to redefine what "counts" as practice • Simple ways to practice without the flute on your face • How 5–10 focused minutes can outshine an hour of distracted work • Creative solutions for practicing inside a busy, very human life Main Takeaway: High-quality, intentional practice doesn't require the perfect setting. You can grow your artistry in the margins of your life—one mindful minute at a time. Join Us Live – December 20, 2025: If you want support creating a practice routine that works with your real life—not against it—come join our next Flute 360 Accelerator session on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 from 11 AM–1 PM CT (Chicago, USA). We'll explore practical, compassionate ways to build momentum even when life feels full.

Instead of using them as yet something else to berate yourself for!

PART OF THE STORY—Susan Casey has won National Magazine Awards for editing, writing, and design—a feat that may well be unprecedented in the industry's history.In her native Canada, they call people like this “Wayne Gretzky.”She has worked—under various titles—for the following magazines: The Globe & Mail, Outside, Time, Esquire, eCompany, Business 2.0, Sports Illustrated Women, National Geographic, Fortune, and O, The Oprah Magazine. She also worked for the iconic 1990s fashion brand Esprit. These days—literally on any given day—you're likely to find Casey in the water, where she spent much of her childhood, later with the swim team at the University of Arizona, and, as an adult, as the author of four immersive books—all best sellers—about the ocean: The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean; The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks; Voices in the Ocean: A Journey Into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins; and her most recent, The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean.A self-proclaimed “outspoken designer” early in her career, she refused to accept the career path limits others imposed and instead laid the groundwork for a rich creative life.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

PLEDGE DRIVE 2025 - all new subscribers to the Musicality tier on Patreon will get a Not A Diving Club t-shirt in your size of choice, delivered to your door completely free of charge!Full details.Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to www.acidnation.com to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace, a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!--Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving--If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show on Patreon! There are two tiers - "Solidarity" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And "Musicality" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to scubaofficial.io/support.Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the Hotflush Discord Server... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.Listen to the music discussed on the show via the Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can B2B events be fun, creative, and strategic? Absolutely. In this episode, Camille Arnold sits down with Gracie Bulleit from Pendo and Laura Lilley from Hootsuite to discuss how event marketers can strike the perfect balance between creating engaging brand moments and achieving measurable results. They share the strategies that elevated their event programs, including gamification, hands-on experiences, and community engagement that drive real business impact.Tune in to learn:Creative strategies that make brand events unforgettable without a big budgetPractical tips for demonstrating the value of your events to leadershipLessons learned from some of the most innovative event programs in the industryEpisode outline:(00:00) Meet Gracie Bulleit and Laura Lilley(03:52) Brand vibes in B2B events(08:07) Design events that are attendee-first, not agenda-first(13:19) Event success metrics beyond lead volume(19:57) Post-event reporting cadence(21:39) How gamification can drive engagement(24:57) Target the right audience with tailored experiences (35:49) How to balance creativity and business goals___________________________________________________________________If you enjoyed today's episode, let us know. Support our show by subscribing and leaving us a rating. If you would like to get in touch with our team or be a guest on our show, please email us at podcast@splashthat.com. We'd love to hear from you.Learn more about Splash: https://www.splashthat.comFollow Splash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/splashthat-comTell us what you thought about the episode

On this episode, host David Taylor dives into one of the most eventful stretches the Fortnite Creative / UEFN ecosystem has seen in months. Epic has rolled out a wave of major updates — from monetization changes to discovery shifts — and today we unpack what they mean for creators, studios, and the future of the platform.David is joined by two fantastic guests. Chad Mustard, COO of JOGO Studios, returns to the show after another breakout year as one of the top 10 developers on Fortnite by total plays. Chad brings a studio-level perspective on building hit experiences, navigating updates, and scaling inside a fast-evolving ecosystem. He's joined by Jon Jungemann, better known as SleightedSloth, a leading creator in the Tycoon genre and one of the most thoughtful voices on systems design, monetization, and the economics of UEFN.Together, the group breaks down the rise of Steal the Brainrot and what that breakout moment signals for developers — from production trends to player behavior to what “success” looks like in today's marketplace. They also explore the wave of M&A activity beginning to emerge inside Fortnite Creative and what kinds of deals are actually happening behind the scenes.From there, the conversation shifts to the biggest structural changes Epic has introduced: in-island item sales (and why they might be the single biggest unlock for creators to date), the rollout of UA Rewards and Paid Campaigns, and the latest adjustments to Discovery. We dig into how these tools reshape studio strategy, how developers are adapting their designs, and what all of this means for long-term sustainability on the platform.We'd like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.We'd also like to thank modl.ai for making this episode possible! Using a combination of computer vision, reasoning models, and feedback loops, modl:QA+ autonomously explores builds, detects bugs, and generates actionable reports that sync directly with your existing workflows. To learn more, simply visit https://www.modl.ai/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.

In this episode of Shoving Wilco, Todd sits down with returning guest Saby Reyes-Kulkarni (PopMatters, Pitchfork, SPIN, Billboard) to unpack the artistic surge happening around Jeff Tweedy's new triple album and unexpectedly expansive solo tour. What began as a side project now feels like a fully realized creative chapter — one defined by intimacy, vulnerability, sharper storytelling, and a renewed spark onstage.If Jeff's recent work has felt different to you — deeper, looser, funnier, more immediate — this episode gives language to that feeling.Have a topic idea for the show? Email the show at shovingwilco@gmail.com

Now that we've wrapped up DS2, it's time return to the world of books as we dig into The Creative Gene: A collection of essays by Kojima about his favorite books, movies, and various other things. We gain a lot of insight into his thematic inspirations, where many of the ideas for Death Stranding came from, some biographical info about the man, and his thoughts about life and the connections we make. Join us as we pour through this collection, and come to a startling conclusion about Kojima's gaming habits.Episode 73: Kojima, Get Your Library Card

"Anytime you can do more than everybody else, you'll stand out." Notable Moments [01:20] Persistence pays off [03:34] Creative ways people get noticed [04:45] Why showing up still matters today [07:23] Networking as a strategy, not luck [13:59] How persistence shapes careers over time This episode explores the power of persistence and how small, consistent actions can open opportunities others miss. Lee Cockerell shares stories of people who refused to give up and ultimately built successful careers. The conversation also touches on practical strategies for standing out, networking with intention, preparing for interviews, and using creativity to earn visibility in competitive environments. Take a listen and walk away with simple, timeless advice for getting noticed and moving forward in careers. Read my blog for more from this episode.  Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.    

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with fashion creator and former Revolve buyer, Sara Walker—better known online as StyledSara—to trace her journey from Seattle college intern to building one of the most trusted fashion voices on Instagram and TikTok. Sara shares how she broke into the fashion industry without traditional experience, the persistence that landed her a role at Revolve during a hiring freeze, and what being a buyer actually means when it comes to curating trends for millions of shoppers. We get into the early days of StyledSara—from posting OOTDs for 30 days straight and gaining 10K followers overnight to realizing her account was becoming a full-time career. Sara also dives into how to build genuine relationships with brands, the winter trends she's loving, her holiday party styling formulas, and where she recommends saving vs. splurging this season. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow online, break into fashion, or elevate their winter wardrobe. Enjoy!To connect with Sara on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Sara on Tiktok, click HERE.To connect with Sara on Substack, click HERE. To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.It's currently the BON CHARGE Holiday Sale so you can save a massive 25% off. Just head to boncharge.com and your 25% off code will be automatically added to your order. The sale will end on 31st December 2025, so hurry and don't miss this massive change to save big on your favorite BON CHARGE products.If you have been eying the internet famous 12 piece cookware set, now is the perfect time to buy! You can shop Caraway Risk-Free! Enjoy fast, free shipping, easy returns, and a 30-day trial. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/DREAMBIGGER you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/DREAMBIGGER or use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern.Give the gift of glow this holiday with our listener discount on OSEA's clean, clinically tested skincare. Just use code DREAMBIGGER for 10% off your first order sitewide at OSEAMalibu.comGet $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerGo to getcanopy.co to save $25 on your Canopy Humidifier purchase today with Canopy's filter subscription. And look for other Canopy products such as the Canopy Bath and Shower Filter. Even better, use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save an additional 10% off your Canopy purchase. Your skin will thank you!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen shares a framework with Pete for thinking about many different perspectives at once, as opposed to sticking with the first perspective you might think up.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might you choose to believe in a perspective that is most beneficial to yourself?Why is considering many different perspectives a version of sonder?How might we broaden our idea of multiple perspectives in order to increase our level of empathy for others?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

In a world that constantly demands breakthrough solutions, do you ever feel like innovation is reserved for a select few, or that you're simply not "creative enough"? This week's guests are here to set the record straight: that we are all capable of creative thinking if we just give ourselves permission and a little guidance. Tessa Forshaw and Rich Braden are the co-authors of Innovation-ish: How Anyone Can Create Breakthrough Solutions to Real Problems in the Real World. Tessa is a cognitive scientist exploring how we work, learn, and innovate. She is a co-founder of Harvard's Next Level Lab and teaches Design Thinking and Innovation at Harvard, DCE, and Stanford D School. Rich is the founder and CEO of People Rocket, which helps leaders and teams overcome innovation hesitation; there, they guide clients through the innovation-ish approach, a flexible human-centered framework built on mindset shifts, small adaptive steps, and reflective practice he also teaches at Stanford D School.In this episode, we're cutting through the myth of the "right-brained" innovator. You'll learn how to integrate the six innovation mindsets into your work, overcome "innovation hesitation," and embrace your "whole brain" approach to problem-solving. This conversation offers practical tools to foster fresh thinking within your team, create space for ideas to thrive, and give you the concrete tools to move those ideas forward, no matter your role.Plus, in the extended episode, Tessa and Rich share tips for normalizing failure and using “F-Up Nights” to build a culture that learns from failure.Get FREE mini-episode guides with the big idea from the week's episode delivered to your inbox when you subscribe to my weekly email.Join the conversation now!Conversation Topics(00:00) Introduction – Why experimentation beats opinion-driven decision-making(01:18) The root of spiraling: fear, assumptions, and cognitive bias(04:02) Why small experiments create big clarity(07:10) The danger of optimizing parts of a system instead of the whole(10:42) A real-world case study: redesigning a supply chain through small tests(15:45) Why most ideas fail and why that's a good thing(18:04) How emotional attachment to ideas sabotages good decisions(21:30) Cognitive caution: What your brain is really doing when you avoid failure(25:14) Practicing emotional regulation while testing ideas(28:33) Creating a culture where testing > guessing(30:20) [Extended only] How leaders can use data to reduce conflict and opinion-driven debate(36:24) [Extended only] Normalizing failure and learning from it as a team(40:18) [Extended only] Global “F-Up Nights” and how leaders can model healthy failure

It's so easy to go down the rabbit hole of shiny things, but today I'm singing the praises of the boring basics, and how that can have a really fabulous impact on your life.

Summary:This week on Next in Media, Mike Shields talks with Erick Opeka, President & Chief Strategy Officer at Cineverse and board member at the startup Micro Co. Opeka breaks down how short-form “micro-dramas”—already attracting hundreds of millions of daily viewers in China—are taking shape in the U.S. and why they could become a $20 billion category.He explains how Cineverse's 22 streaming services, proprietary Matchpoint technology, and deep ad-tech stack position it to lead this wave. From Quibi's missteps to AI-driven efficiencies, Opeka shares how the next generation of vertical video could transform storytelling, advertising, and the very idea of television.⭐ Key Highlights

On this episode of our Impact Conversations series, we sit down with Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap — one of the most influential Bible-reading podcasts in the world. Tara-Leigh shares how The Bible Recap started, how she built a global Bible-reading community and what she's learned about Scripture, calling and obedience along the way. If you're trying to understand the Bible or want to stay consistent in your Bible reading plan, this conversation is for you.We also feature a bonus interview with Christian financial expert Art Rainer, who breaks down how to approach money, generosity and financial stress from a biblical perspective. If you're looking for Christian financial advice, how to give when money is tight or how to steward your resources well, you'll want to hear this.Presented by World Vision.CHAPTERS:02:37 — Tara-Leigh Cobble: How The Bible Recap Started06:04 — Building the podcast with a $99 mic08:45 — When the calling gets costly10:55 — The story that kept her going14:43 — Leadership, discernment and calling16:49 — Feeling unqualified but called21:09 — Advice for taking your first step23:17 — Bonus Interview: Art Rainer26:13 — Money is a tool, not a goal28:10 — How to be generous when money is tight33:31 — Giving, debt and proportional generosity37:00 — Creative ways to be generous without moneyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy