Podcasts about Creative

Ever wondered how just five minutes could change the way you approach making music? In this episode, Xylo Aria sits down with producer, educator and author Brian Funk to explore how small, consistent creative actions can help overcome procrastination and keep you making music. Brian shares the thinking behind The Five Minute Music Producer, alongside practical insights on using limitations to spark creativity, building momentum through action, and focusing on the process rather than waiting for inspiration to strike. Distrokid has kindly offered all MPW listeners a 30% discount off the first year of their annual subscription! Use the following link to redeem the discount:⁠ http://distrokid.com/vip/mpw Resources 

Kankelfritz & Friends chat about the number 1 quality women look for in a man based off of a new study. Also, if you do this on your computer, it actually means you're creative!

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What happens when a tenant runs their lawsuit through ChatGPT? Adam Willis, CEO of Nestwell Property Management, is finding out. His team is now fielding a wave of AI-generated small claims filings and fair housing complaints, with tenants representing themselves in court.02:40 - Using Self Help Portals11:05 - Shared inbox & Ticketing14:41 - Sponsor - Enterprise Bank & Trust16:05 - Adam's in-house Real Estate Brokerage22:42 - Maintenance28:19 - Fractional Executives32:30 - Finding talent34:05 - Sponsor - Haven AI35:34 - Creative compensation Plans47:38 - AI empowered tenants56:19 - What Peter is working on right now59:07 - Where are owner/operators susceptible to disruption?01:04:42 - Big Win opportunitiesAdam's back for a rare repeat episode. We cover his shift from static self-help portals to a unified, Delta-style communication experience, why Nestwell runs its own real estate brokerage under one brand, and how a resurrected in-house GC company now handles turns in-house.We also get into fractional executives, a comp plan he's since walked back, and where he thinks property management is most exposed to AI-driven disruption.If you're rethinking your comms stack, your comp plan, or curious how another operator is handling AI on both sides of the business, this one's worth a watch.Learn more and connect with Adam here: Adam on LinkedInNestwell PM__Resources for Property Managers & Real Estate Entrepreneurs:- Crane – Private PM Owner Community → Join a private network of property management owners and operators: https://joincrane.co/- Free Weekly Newsletter → Property management insights, strategies, and industry updates direct to your inbox: https://peter.beehiiv.com/subscribe- RL Property Management → Learn more about Peter's company and services in Columbus, Ohio: https://rlpmg.com/__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. I may have consulting agreements with, or financial interests in, companies mentioned in this podcast (more info here: https://www.peterlohmann.com/financial-interest-disclosure). Additionally, some of the links included may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. Always perform your own due diligence before making any financial or business decisions.

Austin Bell shoots basketball courts—thousands of them—mostly from above. Using a drone and a flat-lay approach, he's documented more than 6,500 courts across 28 countries, including every single example to be found across Hong Kong's variegated landscape. In 2024, Bell's self-described "nonchalant obsession" became Shooting Hoops, an exhibition and monograph that maps the city through color, geometry, and concrete. In today's show—our first full video release in our in-house studio—Austin describes the complex logistics involved in finding and photographing every last court, while also elaborating on his ingenious system for organizing all the data in a color-coded map that he can store on his phone. We also touch on AI, as Austin shares details about the machine-powered analytics that helped him assemble all his New York-area courts into a magnificent rainbow-colored grid. Austin's latest undertaking is to update his collection of "concrete crop circles" across the five boroughs, with a plan to feature the top 10 courts from each borough on a deck of cards. Austin's ultimate goal with this project is to "show people things that they're not going to get to see otherwise. "I think we all struggle with that need to make something uniquely ours as things get easier to produce," he notes. "But I think that drives us forward as artists. Part of creating is not mimicking. You want to go out there and actually create something that is yours." If you've enjoyed this podcast, please follow us @bhpodcastnetwork and be on the lookout for more inspiring conversations in our new format. Guest: Austin Bell Episode Timeline:     1:02: Austin's Shooting Hoops t-shirt & being a basketball fan.   3:32: The flat lay approach to shooting with drones … plus crash stories!   9:06: Shoot logistics and collecting data in a spread sheet.   15:40: Creative aspects to photographing basketball courts.   20:55: Photo editing for Austin's Shooting Hoops book.   24:16: A tour of Hong Kong through its basketball courts.   29:38: Using AI to help with the edit.   33:51: People's personal relationships with their neighborhood courts.   43:10: Revisiting courts and keeping track of their current state.   49:07: The need to create something unique as things get easier to produce.   54:40: Austin's approach to shooting hoops as a very nonchalant obsession.   59:26: What's next for Austin and his Shooting Hoops project?       Guest Bio: Austin Bell is a peripatetic photographer, originally from North Carolina. His work centers around large-scale collections, frequently aerial, of landscapes and architecture that showcase novel perspectives. He seeks to present subjects and places in ways that delight and transport the viewer. In addition to capturing more than 6,600 basketball courts in 28 countries and 19 states—including the 2,549 Hong Kong courts featured in his 2024 book Shooting Hoops—Bell also photographs other types of aerial landscapes and birds. Past publications include a book of bird photography, Birding: The First Two Years, and a non-fiction book, Horse Show Boyfriend, a travelogue and explainer about the world of hunter-jumper horses.       Stay Connected: Austin Bell Website: https://bellaustin.com Austin Bell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinwonderland B&H Podcast Network Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpodcastnetwork/ B&H Podcast Network Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BHPodcastNetwork

Too many options got you stuck? Are your ideas not connecting? Do you need a prompt to kickstart your energy and action? This episode is for you! This is a chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Epstein about his phenomenal new book “Inside the Box” - absolutely loved this book. One of my all time favorite books on creativity and this conversation matched the experience! SHOW NOTES: David Epstein https://davidepstein.com Inside the Box https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box/ Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod

Creative hell wasn't deep enough for these wacky creations. Simon Miller presents 10 Wrestling Jobbers So BIZARRE They Feel Made Up...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, I'm joined by Mary Holland Nader, former Wall Street wealth manager and founder of Mary & Pip, to discuss overcoming money insecurity, building wealth, and why the biggest flex is what's in your investment account. We dive into how the way we grow up can shape our money mindset, overcoming the fear of investing, and why women should feel empowered to take control of their finances. Plus, Mary shares her weekly money ritual for freelancers and creatives, how to make financial wellness feel less intimidating and more approachable, the basics of investing and Roth IRAs, and why women shouldn't feel like they need to choose between being multifaceted and being taken seriously. Whether you're just starting to invest, navigating an unpredictable income, working toward financial independence, or looking to completely transform your relationship with money, this episode is packed with practical advice and empowering insights. Enjoy!To connect with Mary Holland Nader on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Mary Holland Nader on Tiktok, click HERE.Listen to Mary Holland Nader's Podcast, Growing Interest, click HERE.To check out Mary and Pip, 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.Visit www.sleep.me/dreambigger to get up to $255 off your Chilipad 2.0 with code dreambigger. This special offer is available for Dream Bigger Podcast listeners – and only for a limited time! Order it today with free shipping and try it out for 30-days. You can return it for free if you don't like it with their sleep trial. Visit www.sleep.me/dreambigger and never wake up hot and tired again.Right now, you can save up to $230 on the 12 piece cookware set vs buying the products individually. And you can find even more set savings when you shop Caraway's full Kitchenware collection. Visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER to take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/BIGGER or use code BIGGER at checkout.Visit www.lilysilk.com/dreambigger and use code dreambigger for 20% off your LILYSILK order.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambiggerVisit coyuchi.com/dreambigger for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you'll ever own. That coyuchi.com/dreambigger. Some exclusions apply.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.

What if becoming a better trader has less to do with your strategy—and more to do with how you organize your life? In this episode, we break down how to become more productive, efficient, and creative as a trader by creating better routines, managing your time, reducing distractions, and building an environment that supports better decision-making.Your Trading Coach - Akil

Creative resistance can be one sneaky trickster, so today's episode is an attempt to keep it at bay! ✉️ Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion!

Anika sat down with Holland Martini and Maria Vorovich to explore how Good Ques transformed the traditionally rigid world of market research by embracing creativity, humor, and psychological safety. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: to get to real human insights, you cannot ask robotic questions; you have to shift the perspective and design an experience that makes people comfortable telling the absolute truth. Holland and Maria's unique journey—from working side by side at Grey in New York and navigating the unexpected hurdles of launching a business right before a global pandemic to earning recognition from Inc. Magazine and working with giants like P&G, PepsiCo, Adobe, TikTok, and Meta—offered a practical look at how two co-founders with contrasting working styles ("waffle brain" and "spaghetti brain") built an anti-research research company on mutual respect, clear communication, and purposeful creativity. In This Episode The Waffle and the Spaghetti: How balancing statistical rigor with big-picture creative strategy builds an indestructible co-founder partnership. The Spark in the Cream: Turning a New Year's Eve conversation about stale corporate jargon into a mission to reinvent consumer insights. Surviving the Pivot: How an early client backing out right before COVID unexpectedly forced them into the research boom. The TikTok Validation: Landing early major enterprise accounts by showing up with a genuinely different point of view. Rewiring the Factory: Why using AI to innovate the ultimate output rather than just speeding up the assembly line matters. The Power of Memes in Healthcare: How a viral internet joke helped a healthcare client accurately double their anticipated market size. The Empathy Deficit: Why modern brands get lost in best-practice perfection and forget to design human experiences for respondents. Co-Founder Dynamics: The importance of clear role separation, shared values, and leaving ego at the door. Timestamps 00:00 Intro: The anti-research research company 02:05 Waffle brain vs. spaghetti brain 03:54 The origin story at Grey 06:20 Taking off corporate guardrails 09:30 Carving a distinct agency path 11:42 Good Ques: Asking better questions 13:35 The 2020 pandemic pivot and TikTok 15:58 AI integration and industry innovation 20:53 Pitching enterprise clients 23:55 Creative research tweaks 25:10 The condom meme case study 29:26 Comfort with creative boundaries 31:32 Co-founder rules and motherhood 37:35 Remote culture and global teams 43:07 The respondent experience 46:26 What's next for Good Ques 47:24 Advice for new founders 49:32 Favorite quotes and business mantras Key Insights & Takeaways Insight 1: Invisibility Isn't a Content Problem—It's a Strategy Problem Traditional market research is bogged down by rigid, robotic phrasing that invites equally robotic, surface-level responses. When researchers focus entirely on extraction rather than the respondent's experience, they miss the underlying truth. Asking better questions requires designing an environment of psychological safety where people feel comfortable revealing their real behaviors. Insight 2: Creativity Belongs in Methodology, Not Just Execution Many corporate brands assume creativity only applies to advertising copy or visual design. True innovation happens when creativity is applied to the research methodology itself—using tools like creative drawing, changing the frame of reference to bypass social desirability bias, or even incorporating internet culture like memes to capture authentic consumer sentiment. Insight 3: AI Should Innovate the Output, Not Just the Assembly Line While many companies use generative AI simply to streamline traditional processes and speed up data collection, true market leaders use it to reimagine the final product. Technology should be leveraged to push beyond industry averages and discover entirely new frontiers of understanding rather than just producing faster mediocrity. Insight 4: Counterbalance Is the Anchor of a Strong Co-Founder Partnership A successful co-founder relationship relies on having complementary skill sets rather than duplicate visions. Pairing a structured, analytical mindset with a fluid, big-picture creative approach creates a resilient leadership team, provided there is absolute clarity in roles, deep mutual respect, and zero ego. Insight 5: Embrace Discomfort as a Metric for Growth Building a disruptive company requires a constant willingness to step outside the boundaries of convention. Whether it is pitching unconventional methodologies to skeptical executives, riding a bicycle across a bridge in freezing weather during a crisis, or pivoting business models overnight, treating discomfort as a sign of progress is essential for long-term survival. Resources & Links Mentioned GoodQues.com Good Ques LinkedIn Columbia University (guest lecturing) About Holland Martini & Maria Vorovich Holland Martini and Maria Vorovich are the co-founders of Good Ques, widely known as the anti-research research company. Having met while working in strategy and data at Grey New York, they bonded over a shared frustration with stale industry jargon and rigid methodologies. Together, they built an award-winning agency recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., delivering breakthrough consumer insights for global brands like Procter & Gamble, PepsiCo, Adobe, TikTok, and Meta. Holland serves as Chief Insights Officer, bringing statistical rigor and data precision, while Maria serves as Chief Strategy Officer, driving creative vision and disruptive positioning. 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Have you ever shared a creative project that you felt really good about, only to have someone else's casual criticism completely crush your joy and send you into a downward spiral?   In this week's Report from the Creative Closet, I'm sharing a heartbreaking online post that has been on my mind all week. It's from a grown man who tried music production, had fun, and loved his first creation—until a friend's feedback convinced him he was terrible, leading him to believe that artists are "cowards and liars" who rely on genetic destiny rather than hard work. We unpack this painful situation to look at how adult expectations act as a form of creative amputation, slicing us away from our own souls. I share why your creative practice requires you to protect your quiet "Jiminy Cricket" voice from the loudspeakers of external critics, why the Restorative Creativity Framework(TM) is designed to bring those dormant parts of you back to life, and why the Fifth Doctor's "Brave heart" rule is the ultimate key to giving yourself permission to create badly.   I'm Nancy Norbeck, and I'm your Messy Muse Mentor. I help people feel alive again through curiosity and play.   In this episode, we discuss: The Zombie Effect: Why society's rejection of adult play cuts us off from the external animal form of our souls. Jiminy Cricket vs. The Loudspeaker: How to keep external critiques from overriding your personal data and enjoyment. The Myth of Genetics: Why assuming creativity is a magical, effortless gift leads directly to despair, and how to embrace the slow process of learning. The Toddler's Rage to Master: Why toddlers fall flat on their faces, laugh, and try again, and why adults lose the patience to do the same. Mark Cuban's AI Mistake: Why iterating instantly with technology destroys the entire psychological benefit of the creative journey. Ready to send your inner critic to summer camp for an hour? We get together once a month for a relaxed, co-working-style session where you can work on whatever you want—without any pressure to do it "right." Join the Creativity Circle.   Episode breakdown:   0:00 Welcome to the Creative Closet 0:07 The heartbreak of suppressed creativity 2:30 Creative Amputation (Are we zombies?) 5:21 When critics kill your joy 10:58 The "genetic" creative myth 12:50 How to fall and laugh like a toddler 19:34 Why Mark Cuban is wrong about AI 21:42 Reconnecting with your aliveness   Please note: The original Reddit post isn't linked because I don't want to direct traffic toward the person who wrote it or encourage anyone to contact or harass them. Please don't try to track them down.

In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss practical strategies for dementia caregivers to prevent and de-escalate physical aggression, specifically how to avoid getting hit while providing care. We outline key safety disclaimers and explains the underlying reasons why an individual living with dementia might hit, push, or kick during daily activities.This episode will cover:— Key disclaimers regarding dementia behaviors, caregiver safety, and personal boundaries.— The distinction between reactionary hitting during personal care and targeted aggression.— Strategies for maintaining safe personal space boundaries when agitation occurs.— The importance of obtaining permission, respecting "no," and avoiding forced cooperation.— An overview of THE IMPACTS framework from the P. A. N. D. A. Method for identifying potential triggers behind physical reactions.— Creative, trauma-informed approaches to incentivize participation in personal hygiene tasks.— How establishing predictable daily routines can help minimize conflict and reduce accidents.— When to seek medical advice, caregiver respite, or higher levels of care support.MENTIONED IN EPISODE: With Intent Book | https://letsbambu.link/withintentCONNECT, GET RESOURCES, LEARN MORE, + SIMPLIFY YOUR CARE JOURNEY:LinkTree | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.letsbambu.com/b/linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC CREDIT: Listen To SpillageVillage - Tropical Landing Pop Songs At Looperman.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in Bambu Care LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products is for educational and informational purposes only. While we draw on our prior professional expertise and background in other areas, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as a Dementia Care Consultant. By participating in Bambu Care, LLC's website, blog, emails, programs, services and/or products, you acknowledge that we are not a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, or medical doctor. We in no way, diagnose, treat, or cure any illnesses or diseases. Dementia Care Consulting is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling or any other type of therapy or medical advice. The information provided by Bambu Care, LLC also does not constitute legal or financial advice nor is intended to be. Dementia Care Consulting is not a substitute for the services of a CPA or attorney.

In this guest episode, Nick and Sam Snyder of Snaggletooth Creative join Monday Meeting to talk about launching a public-facing motion design studio, making the award-winning folk horror short Nurture, navigating the film festival circuit, and how live-action filmmaking sharpens the storytelling skills motion designers bring to client work.This episode covers:How to finish a personal project when client work keeps winning: The scheduling mindset that finally got a years-long film idea out the door.From freelancer billing name to public-facing studio: What actually changes when you stop talking like a freelancer and start talking like a studio owner.Why a mascot character can carry a brand beyond its founders: How Snaggy came to be, and the part of the process nobody warns you about.Bringing motion design tricks to live-action: The pre-production habits from mograph that made a 3–4 day shoot possible.Why horror is a smart genre for first-time filmmakers: Creative constraints, community, and a surprisingly welcoming room.How to navigate the film festival circuit: Where to submit, how to figure out where your film fits, and how to make festivals work for your business.The festival market motion designers overlook: A whole category of clients that need exactly what you do.Building the promotion muscle when imposter syndrome hits: A low-stakes way to get comfortable putting yourself out there.DaVinci Resolve vs. Adobe for color: Why the final conform didn't happen in Premiere.How cinema language levels up your motion design portfolio: What live-action storytelling teaches you that client work won't.How to get on a film set with zero experience: Free, local, and closer than you think.Follow Nurture on Instagram at nurture.film and find behind-the-scenes breakdowns at snaggletooth.tv.Upcoming Events:Open Discussion: Monday, September 14Game Night (usually the last Wednesday of the month): TBA for September — watch the website, newsletter, or DiscordOffice Hours voice channel on Discord on off-Mondays — unrecorded, drop-in co-working and hangoutAdditional guest episodes to be announcedVisit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Snaggletooth.tv"Nuture" FilmFilm Festival Submission Resource

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This week we start by discussing our daughter's summer geometry crash course, and I forgot how much I hate proofs. I also tell the story of getting stuck at the Salt Lake airport with the Portland Thorns professional soccer team, which hit me with a wave of nostalgia for my old Ultimate Frisbee team days, followed by Kristin's late-night ladder saga trying to fix a chirping smoke detector on our vaulted ceiling while I was useless from the airport. Then we get into something a little more serious: the whole Hank Green AI situation, where he admitted to using ChatGPT to help write video scripts and got a wave of backlash from his own audience. I get into my personal line in the sand with AI, which is that I don't want it anywhere near my creative work, and we touch on something Hank said that I hadn't really considered before: that interacting with LLMs might be giving people unhealthy dopamine hits. We talk about where this all might be headed, why creativity feels different from other tech advancements, and why I think this whole AI conversation deserves more nuance than a 60-second hot take. Takeaways: Interacting with LLMs may trigger dopamine responses similar to social interaction, which could make them more habit-forming than people realize. AI tools can be genuinely useful for research and administrative tasks, but using them to generate creative content removes the human decision-making that gives creative work its meaning. The backlash Hank Green received for using AI in his video scripts sparked a broader conversation about where the line should be drawn between helpful tool and creative shortcut. Historically, people have expressed similar fears and backlash toward new technologies, from the printing press to photography to typing, though AI raises unique concerns around creative authorship. AI models are trained on human-created content, so widespread reliance on AI to create that content going forward could gradually dilute the human originality models depend on. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 As a proud FIGS Ambassador, visit https://WearFIGS.com and use code DrGFIRSTFIGS to shop, stay updated on new launches, and learn more about FIGS advocacy projects. Check out FIGS on social platforms: @wearfigs -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code KNOCKKNOCK for an exclusive 20% off. Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking inspiration from the Disney Map, Jen and Pete noodle on what their own mind maps might look like, and how they might be created in the first place. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What is the Disney Map? How might seemingly disparate projects actually be related? What does the 30,000 foot map look like for Pete and Jen? And what about the sea level map? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

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In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Whitney Lowe explores how massage therapists can move beyond rote memorization and begin applying kinesiology in a more practical, creative way. Whitney covers force vectors, muscle contractions, movement patterns, and assessment strategies that can help practitioners better understand pain and dysfunction. Resources: Join us at the ABMP CE Summit! Tuesday, October 27th, 2026. This online event—including 3 hours of CE—is FREE for everyone in the profession. Register here! Host: Whitney Lowe is a known authority in the field of massage therapy, with a 36-year career marked by clinical work, research, publications, and teaching in advanced massage principles. He specializes in treating pain and injuries using massage and is one of the pioneers of the orthopedic massage approach. Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Program stands out in its engaging and accessible design and comprehensive curriculum. Students, whether learning online or in-person, praise Lowe for his approachable style and personalized training. Sponsors: Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.           Website: anatomytrains.com                    Email: info@anatomytrains.com           Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                 Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA    Precision Neuromuscular Therapy seminars (www.pnmt.org) have been teaching high-quality seminars for more than 20 years. Doug Nelson and the PNMT teaching staff help you to practice with the confidence and creativity that comes from deep understanding, rather than the adherence to one treatment approach or technique. Find our seminar schedule at pnmt.org/seminar-schedule with over 60 weekends of seminars across the country. Or meet us online in the PNMT Portal, our online gateway with access to over 500 videos, 37 NCBTMB CEs, our Discovery Series webinars, one-on-one mentoring, and much, much more! All for the low yearly cost of $167.50. Learn more at pnmt.thinkific.com/courses/pnmtportal!  Follow us on social media: @precisionnmt on Instagram or at Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars on Facebook.    Save your hands for the smaller structures and start getting your clients underfoot! At the Center for Barefoot Massage, we teach you how to enhance your pressure using gravity and physics and help your clients recover from persistent pain through nerd-level anatomical attention to detail—we just happen to use our feet to do it all! From the slow, down-regulating glides of our FasciAshi Fundamentals strokes to the proprioceptive "pattern-interrupts" of our Barefoot Matwork techniques and the resisted movements from our Stretch Therapy class, we offer a complete suite of evidence-based tools for deep, myofascial Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage—we nicknamed our approach "FasciAshi." Worried about your body size in relation to your clients? Our innovation—the suspended Ashi-strap—allows a more diverse population of massage therapists to regulate and vector their weight and pressure distribution with clinical precision, making deep work effortless on a variety of client bodies. At the Center for Barefoot Massage, we believe the future of massage is afoot! Find when and where our CE classes are happening next at centerforbarefootmassage.com.  

This book told me I was not alone and it set me on a journey of queer lit.Today we meet Greg Howard and we're talking about the queer book that saved his life: A Boy's Own Story by Edmund White.Greg's critically acclaimed, debut middle-grade novel The Whispers was nominated for an Edgar Award and was named a Best Book of 2019 by Advocate Magazine. His second middle-grade novel Middle School's a Drag, You Better Werk! was an Amazon Teacher's Pick. The Visitors, his third middle-grade offering, was a 2022 New York Public Library Best Book. Also, the author of the young adult novel Social Intercourse, Greg's new middle-grade book, The Travelers, just came out on August 25, 2026.In A Boy's Own Story, the unnamed narrator of Edmund White's first autobiographical novel finds solace in literature, works of art, and his own fantastic imagination. Lyrical and poignant, A Boy's Own Story—the first of a trilogy, followed by The Beautiful Room Is Empty and The Farewell Symphony—is an American literary treasure that became an instant classic upon publication for its pioneering portrayal of homosexuality.Connect with Gregwebsite: greghowardbooks.combluesky: @greghowardbooks.bsky.socialinstagram: @greghowardbooksfacebook: @greghowardbooksOur BookshopVisit our Bookshop for new releases, current bestsellers, banned books, critically acclaimed LGBTQ books, or peruse the books featured on our podcasts: bookshop.org/shop/thisqueerbookBuy your copy of A Boy's Own Story here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780143114840Buy your copy of The Travelers here: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9780593111918Become an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John ParkerExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Troy Ford, Jonathan Fried, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, Sean Smith, and Karsten VagnerPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, Sofia Nerman, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Real quick: yes, you too can be a guest on our podcast! If you have a queer book that had a life-saving impact for you, then please visit thisqueerbook.com and fill out the form on the homepage! Looking forward to hearing back from you!Support the show

Multi-award-winning British Production Designer and Set Decorator Alison Harvey joins Chris to share the story of her life and an extraordinary career spent creating some of the most memorable worlds in British film and television.Over more than two decades, Alison has built a remarkable career across the art departments of television series and major motion pictures, progressing through a profession in which experience, instinct, imagination and an extraordinary eye for detail all play their part. Her credits span everything from British television to some of the biggest international film productions, but her journey is also the story of how a creative career develops — one job, one opportunity and one relationship at a time.In this wide-ranging conversation, Alison takes Chris back to the beginning, reflecting on her early life, the influences that shaped her creative instincts and how she first found her way into film and television. From those formative experiences came a career that would see her work her way through the art department, learning the craft from the inside and collaborating with some of the industry's leading designers and filmmakers.Her early credits included work as a design assistant on EastEnders, followed by roles as an art director, production buyer, set decorator and eventually production designer. Along the way came an extraordinary collection of films and television productions including Atonement, Sherlock Holmes, Hanna, Anna Karenina, Gravity, Edge of Tomorrow, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Benediction and Tetris.But it is Alison's work on the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown that has brought some of the greatest recognition of her career. As Set Decorator across all six seasons, Alison helped create the extraordinarily detailed visual world surrounding the British Royal Family, spanning decades of changing history, personalities, homes, fashions and political landscapes. The work brought Alison international recognition and multiple major industry honors. She won Primetime Emmy Awards for The Crown in 2020 for the episode Aberfan and again in 2024 for the series finale Sleep, Dearie Sleep, alongside further Emmy nominations in 2018 and 2021. Her work has also received recognition from BAFTA, the Art Directors Guild, the Royal Television Society and the British Film Designers Guild.Alison talks about recreating a world that audiences already feel they know. Her career has also brought opportunities to work alongside some of the most respected names in production design and set decoration, including Martin Childs, Celia Bobak, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Paul Kirby and Valentina Mladenova.Now Alison has reached another significant chapter in that journey, stepping into the role of Production Designer on Goodbye June, the feature film directed by Kate Winslet. The project marks an important point in a career that has evolved continuously — from assisting and buying to art direction, set decoration and production design.Throughout this episode of AART, Chris and Alison explore much more than a list of film credits. They talk about the experiences behind them: the choices and opportunities that shaped Alison's path, the people she learned from, the pressures and pleasures of working in film and television, collaboration, leadership, creativity and what she has discovered about herself during a career spent largely behind the camera.It's the story of a woman who has spent much of her professional life creating the worlds in which other people's stories unfold — and the life and career behind those worlds. Alison Harvey: A Life Designing for Film & Television is a conversation about creativity, perseverance, collaboration and the unpredictable journey of building a life in the film industry.Join Chris Stafford for this episode of AART, where the conversation goes beyond the work to discover the life, experiences and stories of the woman behind it.Alison's website: https://alisonharvey.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvey_alison/Some of Alison's favorite female artists:Cornelia ParkerEileen AgarBarbara HepworthLucie RieSusan Halls Alison's Dinner Party Guests:Barbara KrugerBarbara KingsolverBarbara Hepworth Barbara CastleBarbara HulanickiBarbara Streisand Keywords: Alison Harvey, Alison Harvey Production Designer, Alison Harvey The Crown, Alison Harvey interview, Alison Harvey podcast, British Production Designer, British Set Decorator, The Crown Set Decorator, The Crown Production Design, The Crown Behind the Scenes, Emmy Winning Production Design, Emmy Winning Set Decorator, Women in Film, Women in Television, Female Production Designer, Production Designer Interview, Set Decorator Interview, Film Art Department, British Film Industry, British Television, Film Careers, Production Design Career, Set Decoration, Atonement, Sherlock Holmes, Anna Karenina, Gravity, Edge of Tomorrow, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Tetris, Benediction, Goodbye June, Kate Winslet, Netflix The Crown, Martin Childs, Film and Television Podcast, Behind the Scenes Film, Art Department, Creative Careers, Chris Stafford, AART Podcast, Women Unscripted, Hollowell StudiosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-unscripted--4769409/support.Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosWebsite: https://hollowellstudios.com/podcastsInstagram: @twomenunscriptedpodcastsEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.com

Joseph O'Connell launched Creative Machines from his garage over two decades ago with a mission: Create objects and environments that encourage creativity, support social interaction, and inspire confidence. Since then, the Tucson-based design and fabrication firm has ballooned in size and scope, creating and installing over 100 public artworks for clients on seven continents.Today, Creative Machines is famed for its interactive exhibitions, kinetic sculptures, light installations, and a commitment to community engagement. They even test their projects by having everyone from schoolchildren to retired engineers “play with the art and call out the BS” before anything leaves the studio.We sat down with Joseph O'Connell, founder and artistic director of Creative Machines, to talk about the economics of public art, his new nonprofit playground in Tucson, and his studio's entry in our summer exhibition, 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.Contacts & SocialsWebsite: https://www.creativemachines.comInstagram: @creativemachinesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-machinesEpisode CreditsHost: Scott “Sourdough” PowerGuest: Joseph O'Connell, founder and artistic director of Creative Machines, featured artist in 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.Production: Crewest Studio, Los AngelesTheme Music: Ricky Peugeot & Desi DeLauro of Parlor SocialStay in the Loop: Subscribe to NOT REAL ART, and follow us on Instagram for more coverage of the 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.

What happens when a Cleveland Clinic internist and mother of three develops chest pain and the diagnosis is just stress? For Dr. Beth Ricanati, the prescription wasn't another pill. It was a bowl of dough. On a friend's Rosh Hashanah suggestion - "Why don't you make challah?" - she spent an afternoon with 6 ingredients. Beeper off, hands in dough for 20 minutes, she finally stopped. And felt better. That one Friday loaf became a ritual, then 100+ workshops, and now her new book The Braided Prescription. Beth joins Bill to explain why challah isn't about challah - it's about ritual vs. routine, "challah diplomacy," and how lifestyle medicine impacts 75-80% of chronic disease. Not a replacement for medicine, but the essential addendum.Get your copy of The Braided Prescription by Dr. Beth Ricanati As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Beth Ricanati and her new book 02:07 Beth's journey from stress to wellness 04:02 The significance of making hala as a ritual 05:49 The connection between bread-making and meditation 08:10 Universal nature of rituals and their impact 10:02 The power of bread as a symbol of connection 11:54 The role of lifestyle medicine and traditional practices 14:02 How Beth's children embrace the ritual 16:01 Creative ways to personalize bread-making 17:55 Closing thoughts and practical tipsGuest InformationDr. Beth RicanatiWebsiteSocial:YouTube Facebook Instagram For more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube

FIFA's 2026 World Cup pulled in more than $9 billion in tournament revenue. A single rule change around new hydration breaks is expected to net Fox at least $250 million in ad revenue alone.This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob break down what the World Cup's record-breaking business means for marketers investing in live sports. They dig into whether mega events can crowd out regular advertisers, if sponsorships or TV spots make the smarter sports buy, and how brands of any size can get into the game without overspending. Plus, hear creative tips for keeping viewers engaged when 71% of fans admit their attention is split during the game.Topics covered: [00:00] The record-breaking business of the 2026 World Cup [03:00] Why the "Americanization" backlash didn't dent demand [08:00] How mega events affect TV pricing for other advertisers [10:00] Why live sports still build a brand's memory structures [14:00] Making creative work for second-screen viewers [15:00] Sponsorships vs. TV spots: which buy works best  To learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast or subscribe to our newsletter at marketingarchitects.com/newsletter.  Resources: 2026 SportsPro Article: https://www.sportspro.com/analysis/sponsorship-marketing/fifa-world-cup-2026-business-revenue-ticketing-broadcast-sponsorship/2026 WARC Article: FIFA World Cup: https://www.warc.com/en/article/almost-nine-in-ten-fans-plan-to-engage-with-world-cup-games-across-channels-d6e7955af51540c791c76b231ac1eeca2026 WARC Article: World Cup Engagement: https://www.warc.com/en/article/almost-nine-in-ten-fans-plan-to-engage-with-world-cup-games-across-channels-d6e7955af51540c791c76b231ac1eeca Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Multi-award-winning British Production Designer and Set Decorator Alison Harvey joins Chris to share the story of her life and an extraordinary career spent creating some of the most memorable worlds in British film and television.Over more than two decades, Alison has built a remarkable career across the art departments of television series and major motion pictures, progressing through a profession in which experience, instinct, imagination and an extraordinary eye for detail all play their part. Her credits span everything from British television to some of the biggest international film productions, but her journey is also the story of how a creative career develops — one job, one opportunity and one relationship at a time.In this wide-ranging conversation, Alison takes Chris back to the beginning, reflecting on her early life, the influences that shaped her creative instincts and how she first found her way into film and television. From those formative experiences came a career that would see her work her way through the art department, learning the craft from the inside and collaborating with some of the industry's leading designers and filmmakers.Her early credits included work as a design assistant on EastEnders, followed by roles as an art director, production buyer, set decorator and eventually production designer. Along the way came an extraordinary collection of films and television productions including Atonement, Sherlock Holmes, Hanna, Anna Karenina, Gravity, Edge of Tomorrow, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Benediction and Tetris.But it is Alison's work on the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown that has brought some of the greatest recognition of her career. As Set Decorator across all six seasons, Alison helped create the extraordinarily detailed visual world surrounding the British Royal Family, spanning decades of changing history, personalities, homes, fashions and political landscapes. The work brought Alison international recognition and multiple major industry honors. She won Primetime Emmy Awards for The Crown in 2020 for the episode Aberfan and again in 2024 for the series finale Sleep, Dearie Sleep, alongside further Emmy nominations in 2018 and 2021. Her work has also received recognition from BAFTA, the Art Directors Guild, the Royal Television Society and the British Film Designers Guild.Alison talks about recreating a world that audiences already feel they know. Her career has also brought opportunities to work alongside some of the most respected names in production design and set decoration, including Martin Childs, Celia Bobak, Sarah Greenwood, Katie Spencer, Dante Ferretti, Francesca Lo Schiavo, Paul Kirby and Valentina Mladenova.Now Alison has reached another significant chapter in that journey, stepping into the role of Production Designer on Goodbye June, the feature film directed by Kate Winslet. The project marks an important point in a career that has evolved continuously — from assisting and buying to art direction, set decoration and production design.Throughout this episode of AART, Chris and Alison explore much more than a list of film credits. They talk about the experiences behind them: the choices and opportunities that shaped Alison's path, the people she learned from, the pressures and pleasures of working in film and television, collaboration, leadership, creativity and what she has discovered about herself during a career spent largely behind the camera.It's the story of a woman who has spent much of her professional life creating the worlds in which other people's stories unfold — and the life and career behind those worlds. Alison Harvey: A Life Designing for Film & Television is a conversation about creativity, perseverance, collaboration and the unpredictable journey of building a life in the film industry.Join Chris Stafford for this episode of AART, where the conversation goes beyond the work to discover the life, experiences and stories of the woman behind it.Alison's website: https://alisonharvey.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvey_alison/Some of Alison's favorite female artists:Cornelia ParkerEileen AgarBarbara HepworthLucie RieSusan Halls Alison's Dinner Party Guests:Barbara KrugerBarbara KingsolverBarbara Hepworth Barbara CastleBarbara HulanickiBarbara Streisand Keywords: Alison Harvey, Alison Harvey Production Designer, Alison Harvey The Crown, Alison Harvey interview, Alison Harvey podcast, British Production Designer, British Set Decorator, The Crown Set Decorator, The Crown Production Design, The Crown Behind the Scenes, Emmy Winning Production Design, Emmy Winning Set Decorator, Women in Film, Women in Television, Female Production Designer, Production Designer Interview, Set Decorator Interview, Film Art Department, British Film Industry, British Television, Film Careers, Production Design Career, Set Decoration, Atonement, Sherlock Holmes, Anna Karenina, Gravity, Edge of Tomorrow, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Tetris, Benediction, Goodbye June, Kate Winslet, Netflix The Crown, Martin Childs, Film and Television Podcast, Behind the Scenes Film, Art Department, Creative Careers, Chris Stafford, AART Podcast, Women Unscripted, Hollowell StudiosBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.Hollowell Studios ProductionWebsite: https://hollowellstudios.com/podcastsInstagram: @theaartpodcast Email: theaartpodcast@gmail.com© Copyright: Chris Stafford | Hollowell StudiosAll Rights Reserved

In this episode, we're joined by Flora Bowley, artist, top-selling author, and internationally recognized creative guide whose work has helped shape the modern intuitive art movement.For more than fifteen years, Flora has inspired thousands of people around the world to see creativity as more than an artistic practice. Through painting, movement, writing, retreats, and online programs, she helps people reconnect with their intuition, move through change, and live with greater courage and aliveness.Creativity as a Way ForwardFlora believes creativity belongs to all of us. Her approach encourages us to loosen our grip on perfection, trust the unexpected, and allow the creative process to show us something new about ourselves.It's a philosophy that reaches far beyond the canvas: creativity can be a source of resilience, self-discovery, and possibility, especially during times of transition.The Art of AlivenessFlora is the author of four books, including Brave Intuitive Painting and The Art of Aliveness, and the founder of FREE FLO, a global creative community centered around creativity, courage, and connection.Her invitation is beautifully simple: trust your intuition, stay curious, and make space for what brings you alive.Connect with FloraWebsite: https://florabowley.com/we-are-the-revolution/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florabowleyUntil next time — peace, love and rebloom

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're having a conversation with Registered Nurse, Military Spouse, and Workforce Development Advocate Tracy Steele, founder of Community Cultivator, an organization dedicated to strengthening well-being, belonging, and career stability for military spouses through community connection and professional developmentEpisode Partner:Our sponsor this week is Aetna, a trusted health care company, committed to serving Veterans, military families, and caregivers through meaningful, community-centered care. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you. If you PsychArmor has helped you learn, grow, and support those who've served and those who care for them, we would appreciate hearing your story. Please follow this link to share how PsychArmor has helped you in your service journey Share PsychArmor StoriesAbout Today's GuestCommunity Cultivator was founded by Tracy Steele, SPHR, CPRW — a longtime military spouse, workforce development leader, and advocate for military spouse employment and community connection.​After more than two decades navigating military life, Tracy experienced firsthand the challenge of constantly rebuilding career momentum, professional networks, and community with every move. Through strategic volunteering, networking, and workforce development leadership, she became passionate about helping military spouses recognize their value and confidently pursue meaningful opportunities.But she realized military spouses needed more than job resources alone. They needed connection, belonging, and access to opportunities that could grow with them wherever military life led next.​So she built Community Cultivator.​What started as a vision in San Diego is growing into a nationwide movement helping military spouses build stronger careers, deeper connections, and lasting opportunities together.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeCommunity Cultivator WebsiteForeign Born Military Spouse NetworkSugar Bear Foundation WebsitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. As an employer, you are looking for untapped talent pools. One talent pool that can be overlooked is the diverse and highly educated group of military spouses. Take this course to learn the top 15 Reasons to Hire a Military Spouse. You can find the resource here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/15-Reasons-to-Hire-a-Military-Spouse Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

In a circular economy, products may not be sold just once, but multiple times. This enables businesses to generate more revenue from one item. As a result, businesses are shifting their metrics beyond short-term profit to embrace the long-term strategic advantages of circular business models. In this episode of The Circular Economy Show, host Fin is joined by Emily Hill, Director of Sustainable Transformation Practice at Kantar, to discuss measurement guidance that will allow marketing teams to support the shift to circular business models and behaviours at scale, while delivering on their key priorities. Emily explains how marketers can redefine success across four key areas: Commercial, Brand, Creative, and Consumer Insight. From building a compelling business case for pilots, to using creative campaigns to shift consumer behaviour, we explore how measurement can be a powerful tool to unlock resources for circular initiatives. This August on the Circular Economy Show, we're revisiting four conversations that help to navigate the marketing challenges and opportunities of switching to a circular economy. So listen in if you want to learn how to take something from a good idea to something that actually sells. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation for more insightful videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQAC2otE5_agzHZPnk3mE5w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: http://instagram.com/EllenMacArthurFoundation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ellen-macarthur-foundation/ Website: http://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org

Hello Protagonists!Welcome to another episode of the Creative, Inspired, ALIVE podcast—where we go behind the scenes with the storytellers shaping our culture.Our guest, CHLOE BENJAMIN, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Immortalists and The Anatomy of Dreams. The Immortalists was a #1 Indie Next pick and was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, The Washington Post, and Entertainment Weekly. Her latest book, Under Story, is the September Good Morning America Book Club pick and is out now.Today, we talk about:* the lushness of language,* questions that haunt us,* taking care of ourselves in the writing process,* and so much more!

Creative people love ideas. We love the sketch, the concept, the big vision, the possibility of something that doesn't exist yet.But eventually, somebody has to build it.And that's where creativity runs into budgets, materials, clients, regulations, deadlines, economic downturns—and all the other realities that can either sharpen an idea or stop it altogether.My guest today knows that intersection especially well.Lance Cayko has worked with his hands in the construction trades, studied environmental design and architecture, built an award-winning architecture and design-build firm, taught the next generation of architects, developed real estate, launched community projects, and even built a successful podcast around the business of architecture.Lance's WebsiteLance on YouTube@F9Productions on InstagramLance's Facebook pageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/He co-founded F9 Productions with Alex Gore in 2009—right in the middle of the Great Recession—with about $1,000 and the willingness to find a way forward. Since then, the firm has grown dramatically and produced projects ranging from custom homes and multifamily developments to the internationally recognized Atlas Tiny House and Eastwatch retreat.1. CREATING WHEN THE CONDITIONS ARE TERRIBLE: Sometimes constraints don't kill creativity—they force us to become more creative.2. THE HAMMER AND THE BLUEPRINT: How actually building things with your hands changes the way you think creatively as an architect3. INNOVATION THAT EARNS ATTENTION: creating something genuinely better versus simply creating something different4. SCALING CREATIVITY WITHOUT LOSING IT: extending the definition of “building”5. BUILDING SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF: sharing knowledge and creating community.Lance leaves listeners with something they can put into practice this week.You can learn more about Lance, explore his work, and listen to Inside the Firm at InsideTheFirmPodcast.com.And wherever you're listening today, be sure to follow, rate, and review YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY. Share this episode with another creative professional, entrepreneur, architect, designer—or anyone who has an idea they're ready to move from blueprint to reality.Until next time, we'll keep traveling around the world, talking with creative people about how they get inspired, organize their ideas, and gain the confidence to make them real.Keep unlocking YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY.

Natalie Tyler joins us this week in a show sponsored by the Embroiderers Guild of America at egausa.org. The pandemic was a turning point for Natalie, providing an opportunity to apply her art background to embroidery and develop her version of the art form. The result is a wide array of designs and design types, including pet portraits (including a snake), people portraits, 3D pieces, and using a thrift-store sweater as a canvas. She hasn't stopped at small pieces. Her Memory Duvet is one of what will likely be many installation pieces designed for public viewing. Her current project is stitching a flower a day for a year. It's been a scramble at times, but she's delivered and will complete the project sometime in October. Fiber Talk Patreon subscribers can enjoy an extra video that shares details about that project. Natalie is full of creative ways to express her art through embroidery and you'll enjoy hearing her story.—Beth and Gary Listen to the podcast: This show is also available on FlossTube. Watch the video You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses. Here are some links: Embroiderers’ Guild of America website Natalie Tyler website Natalie Tyler on Instagram Natalie Tyler’s Numonday shop We hope you enjoy this conversation with Natalie Tyler. We're always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show. To add yourself to our mailing list and be notified whenever we post a new podcast, provide your name and email address below. You won’t get spam and we won’t share your address.

Join our community: https://www.skool.com/apparel-success-mastermindTry the best Ai design platform: https://www.design.com/rob88Why do so many clothing brands look exactly the same—and why can being too original be just as damaging? In this video, I break down how to start and grow a successful clothing brand using Optimal Distinctiveness Theory and Simmel's Fashion Paradox. You'll learn why customers want clothing that feels unique but still familiar, how fashion trends spread, why brands copy one another, and how the right balance between originality and imitation can make your brand stand out without becoming unrelatable.After 10 years of running clothing brands, generating over $1 million in sales, and helping more than 500 brand owners, I'll show you how to apply this concept to your clothing designs, social media content, branding, and marketing strategy. If you're starting a clothing brand, building a streetwear brand, or struggling to differentiate yourself in a crowded market, this video will help you create a brand that feels recognizable, distinctive, and worth buying from. 

What happens when conversations about faith move into the places where people already gather? Emma Palmer and Dra Lubarsky-Tant share how they are cultivating community in cafés and pubs, creating space for young adults, those navigating church hurt, and others looking for connection. Hear how these everyday third places can break down barriers and open the door to honest conversations, meaningful relationships, and faith. 

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson and Belva Smith ATFAQ206: Q1: Adaptive Fishing, Q2: Sensory Processing Challenges, Q3: Limited hand strength for writing, cutting and opening, Q4. Low Vision at School, Q5: Wildcard: What is the most creative use of assistive tech that you've seen?

https://directtoconsumer.typeform.com/DTC-Brand?utm_source=podcast-642&utm_medium=podcastTo Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAshley Kick runs ecommerce at DÔEN (shopdoen.com), the Los Angeles apparel brand founded by sisters Margaret and Katherine Kleveland. Eric met her at the Whalies giving hot takes on stage, so this episode is a new format built for exactly that: World Cup themed, 15 ecommerce topics, kick it or keep it.If you run a premium brand and you are tired of advice written for a $30 AOV, Ashley draws lines most operators are still arguing about internally.What's inside:AI generated ad creative, kicked as hard as anything gets kicked on this show: "they didn't fall in love with the clanker generated things"Her pendulum argument: everything used to be human made, the swing to AI has been fast, and the vacuum it left is the differentiation opportunity for brands willing to keep humans on the work. DÔEN has hired novelists to write copyWhy she will not trade a discount or free shipping for an email address, with the list math behind it: a million names sending at 20%, or 300,000 sending at 60 to 70%Hand Me DÔEN, the resale program that runs on Treet: trade in for store credit, quarterly resale events, and an answer to the dupe sellers, because buying from the program is how a customer knows the piece is realThe AOV line where she thinks TikTok Shop stops making sense, and why discovery on TikTok still matters for the brand through user generated contentLosing money on the first order to win it back on LTV, kicked. Her hero products are chosen as the best first experience of the brand, and they are not loss leadersWhere she is happy to let algorithms work: media buying, placements, and Klaviyo send-time optimizationAI for customer service, kicked. If someone wants to talk about the fit of a dress, that is a personRetail as an experience play, including a roughly 20% brand awareness lift in a market when a store opens, plus wholesale through boutiques with an aligned aestheticAmazon, extended sizing, and buy now pay later, each with a verdictWho this is for: operators at premium and considered-purchase brands, retention and email leads, and anyone building the argument for keeping humans on creative.What to steal: the email capture stance. Stop buying addresses with 15% off and measure your list on deliverability and send rate rather than raw size.Timestamps:00:03:00 AI Shopping Agents00:05:00 TikTok Shop for Premium Brands00:10:00 Branded Resale and the Circular Economy00:14:00 AI-Generated Creative and Brand Identity00:24:00 Wholesale, Amazon and Discount StrategySubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Our Mothers Knew It with Maria EckersleyA Creative Study of Come, Follow MeOLD TESTAMENT [Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12]“He Shall Direct Thy Paths”September 7–13, 2026ARCHIVE (available to subscribers at Gather.MeckMom.com)Printable: “The Worth of Souls is Great in the Sight of God”: Random Objects AuctionEtsy link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1864498560/worth-of-souls-auction-kit-object-lessonBy Obedience to that Law: Underwater Fire Trick“I Will Tell You the Way”: Concentration Cup Challenge CURRENT:“Wisdom Entereth Into Thine Heart”: Absorption ComparisonPrintable: “Let Thine Heart Retain My Words”: Paper Fortune CookiesCHAPTERS=========00:0:14 INTRO00:01:30 INSIGHTS00:50:37 QUESTIONS 100:51:40 QUESTIONS 200:53:18 QUESTIONS 3 00:54:42 CREATIVE OBJECT LESSONS00:56:19 OBJECT LESSON 101:00:48 OBJECT LESSON 201:05:14 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.

Step out of the everyday world and discover how the planetary alignments of September 2026 will shape your career, finances, and creative endeavors. In this Star Power Astrology forecast, Trish MacGregor breaks down a clear sky free from Mercury retrogrades or eclipses, revealing where unexpected opportunities and key turning points await. And take a journey into the cosmos as we map out the month's essential astrological dates for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. From the tension of the September 1st Mars-Saturn square to the expansive, career-boosting trines and the intuitive Aries Full Moon conjunct Neptune, learn how to align with the universe's natural rhythms. ● No Retrograde Fog: Navigate a clear astrological landscape with zero Mercury retrogrades or eclipses slowing your momentum. ● The September 1st Challenge: What to watch out for as Mars in Cancer squares Saturn in Aries, and why patience pays off until the 10th. ● New Moon in Virgo (Sept 10): How this supportive lunation opens fresh doors in daily work, creative projects, communication, and wellness. ● Creative & Career Expansion (Sept 21 & 25): Harnessing Mercury-Jupiter and Sun-Pluto aspects to take projects viral, pitch publishers, and boost income. ● Aries Full Moon Conjunct Neptune (Sept 26): Why closing old cycles and trusting your gut intuition will reveal your next big breakthrough.

I talk with Infinite Roar's EVP, Brad Keeling and Ipsos U.S. President, Pedr Howard about what is now capturing an even larger spend than TV and CTV combined. It's Retail Media Networks and they're a creative wasteland. Ipsos just dropped a new free report on the topic. Check it out here

Most people don't think they're creative.I disagree.Creativity isn't something you either have or you don't. It's a skill—and like any skill, you can develop it.In this episode, I'm giving you five practical ways to become more creative: learn to observe without immediately judging, collect ideas throughout your day, build an environment that feeds your thinking, study creative people and pioneers, and most importantly—actually do something with what you're learning.Because creativity feeds your imagination. And imagination is what helps you take what you already know, combine it with your experiences, and see possibilities you couldn't see before.You probably don't need another book, another class, or another piece of information before you move forward. You may already have enough in the tank. What you need is to trust yourself enough to use it.So quit saying, “I'm just not creative.”Start exercising the muscle.Observe. Collect. Study. Create the environment. Then go do the thing.Keep it simple. Keep it moving. Never settle. Stay tough. Peace.TEXT ME!Support the show

What's the secret to capturing that deep, punchy snare sound without overdoing it? I asked Greg Giorgio about his approach to drums, and he shared how tuning and subtle miking tricks - like dampening with towels and choosing the right snare - make all the difference. It's about working with the instrument's natural voice.My guest today is Greg Giorgio, a producer, engineer, and mixer known for his work with artists like The National, Delta Ray, and Death Cab for Cutie. With nearly two decades working alongside producer Peter Kadis at Tarquin Studios, Greg now runs Nine Point Studios in Greenwich, Connecticut, blending technical skill with creativity.In our conversation, we explored how Greg sets up his studio for maximum flexibility - using a stereo SSL board as a summing mixer, integrating analog effects with digital workflows, and creating inspiring, workable signal paths. Greg shared his custom techniques for headphone mixes, routing, and parallel processing, emphasizing that the real magic often comes down to how you listen and respond in the moment.We delved into drum mic techniques, including how tuning, dampening, and placement contribute to that deep, resonant snare. Greg also walked through his go-to gear for drums, including big mahogany snares and the importance of not hitting drums too hard, especially when aiming for a thick, squishy sound that still feels dynamic.Plus, Greg offered insights into how he approaches distortion and saturation creatively - using parallel chains with carefully chosen plugins to add character without phase issues - and the importance of listening in context rather than soloing everything. His honesty about experimenting with routing, effects, and even unconventional room mic placements inspired me to think differently about how I work.If you're into practical, experience-based tips for recording great drums, or curious about setting up your studio for better flow and inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable ideas.Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.comTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.comhttps://usa.sae.edu/ The next program starts September 8, 2026 – don't wait!https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.spectra1964.comhttps://gracedesign.com/https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academyhttps://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusicListen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2s4TyBkzTII2wDCJTsbF1H?si=pbPxM0XaQ1mcSdhmIpWeCwIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/ReviewCLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/573

Learn creative financing strategies to buy property with little to no money down. Fernando Angelucci explains how to acquire real estate deals without traditional bank funding.Bronson Hill sits down with real estate investor Fernando Angelucci to break down the mechanics of creative financing. If you have been looking for ways to enter the market while preserving your capital, this conversation outlines the specific methods used to structure deals that do not require large upfront cash payments. They discuss how to identify sellers who are open to non-traditional terms and how to negotiate effectively to protect your interests.This episode is built for investors who want to scale their portfolios without being limited by their current liquid cash. By applying these real estate investing tactics, you can secure properties that might otherwise be out of reach. Understanding the nuances of seller financing and creative deal structures is essential for anyone looking to build long-term wealth in today's economy.Subscribe for weekly real estate investing breakdowns, and comment below with your biggest question about structuring deals with no money down.Connect with Bronson Hill:WebsiteEmailInstagramLinkedinFacebook#personalfinance #stockmarket #stockinvesting#investing #stockpicks # valueinvesting #stocks#realestate #warrenbuffet____________________________________________Want to start in real estate? Join ourBronson Equity Investor Club today at www.bronsonequity.com/join____________________________________________

Show Notes The premise sounds like a stunt. Five strangers, one room, six hours, one original song. Meanwhile the show's host sits at a keyboard with a text prompt and half an hour. Grégoire Gensollen, Producer and Chief Operating Officer at Tucker Tooley Entertainment, built that episode of Band of Strangers knowing he could not predict the outcome, which is precisely why he made it. Gensollen comes to this from the traditional side of the business. He grew up in Marseille, trained as an industrial engineer, moved into management consulting, then rerouted through business school at UCLA Anderson into Lionsgate and later FilmNation, where he ran distribution strategy and film finance across a run that included The King's Speech, The Imitation Game, Nebraska, Mud, and Looper. Ten years ago he partnered with Tucker Tooley. What he says he remembers from two decades of that work is not the tooling. It is who was in the room. The origin of Band of Strangers is a documentary called The Unknown Tour, made by two filmmakers who outfitted a bus with a recording studio and drove across the country finding musicians on street corners, in dive bars, and in gospel churches. The pandemic put the idea on hold. When Gensollen and his team picked it up again, they made a decision that would have been unthinkable inside the studio system: skip the networks entirely and release directly on YouTube. Not for reach, but for control of the entire chain, and to protect a show about collaboration from the unscripted television reflex that turns every format into a competition with prize money and manufactured conflict. The constraint that holds it together is the song. Every episode has to produce one, on a clock, or there is no episode. What varies is the entry point. A mariachi band at El Pueblo on Olvera Street laying a first track that hip hop artists in Leimert Park then struggle to find the rhythm inside. Buskers on the Venice boardwalk writing separately. Artists displaced by the Altadena fires building an anthem about rebuilding rather than grieving. Gensollen is candid that the stumbles stay in the cut, because the friction is the story. On AI, he is neither evangelist nor holdout. He describes it as a tool his company will have to use to stay competitive, not against other producers but against creators working alone in their kitchens with the full chain in hand. He also draws a line: optimization, yes. Creative engine, no. His argument is structural rather than sentimental. Prediction models and comparables, the benchmarking method he learned at Lionsgate, tell you where the ceiling is on a category that already exists. A producer's job is to make the thing that does not exist yet. That distinction is the real subject of this conversation. The question is not whether a machine can produce a competent song in thirty minutes. It clearly can. The question is who decides what is worth making, and whether an industry trained on comparables still knows how to recognize the thing it has no comparable for. Host Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/ Guest Grégoire Gensollen, Producer and Chief Operating Officer at Tucker Tooley Entertainment | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoire-gensollen/ Resources Tucker Tooley Entertainment | https://www.tooleyentertainment.com/ Band of Strangers | https://www.bandofstrangers.com/ Band of Strangers, Can AI beat REAL musicians? [Blind Test], the episode discussed in this conversation | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi0nadrsK8Y Band of Strangers: Angelenos from different communities make music together from scratch, Los Angeles Downtown News | https://www.ladowntownnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/band-of-strangers-angelenos-from-different-communities-make-music-together-from-scratch/article_7f9978b0-18c2-4330-b160-b167c10e8856.html Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/ Keywords gregoire gensollen, tucker tooley entertainment, band of strangers, sean martin, ai music, creator economy, youtube original series, music collaboration, songwriting process, unscripted television, film production, generative ai, artist discovery, independent distribution, music, creativity, art, artist, musician, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcast

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Fresh Bunch, we're talking flowers, clay, creativity, and the journey that led Sullivan Owen from being a florist to creating a line of limited-edition porcelain vases made right here in the USA.After running her floral business for 11 years, COVID gave Sullivan the unexpected opportunity to take a class at The Clay Studio—and one slip-casting class changed everything. Inspired to create vessels designed with flowers in mind, Sullivan shares why she chooses to produce her vases in the U.S. and support the talented people behind the production process.We also talk about her trip to Holland, seeing lilacs growing firsthand, and how that experience gave her a whole new understanding of the pricing and value of flowers. Sullivan shares her design process, her best-selling pieces, and what happened when Wirecutter featured her vases and the orders suddenly came pouring in.Ryan is definitely in his element for this one. Inspired by fabric and Organic Movement, the vessels are designed for any bunch of flowers to fall perfectly in place.  The perfect high-end gift for those who love flowers, or an item for florists to add to their gift items for sale.  Tune in for a conversation about flowers, design, handmade vessels, and what happens when one creative path leads to another. https://sullivanowen.com/https://www.instagram.com/sullivan_owen

https://directtoconsumer.typeform.com/DTC-Brand?utm_source=podcast-641&utm_medium=podcastTo Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signuppilothouse.coDTC Twitter has spent the last few months arguing about volume versus strategy. Aves from Pilothouse thinks both camps are answering the wrong question. Eric brings her back for an all killer no filler on creative coverage: what it means now, how she decides what to make next, and the system she spent her summer building.For anyone who briefs creative, buys media, or signs off on either.What you get:Why a thousand Grok ads in a month spikes CPMs and stops finding your audience, and why one precious video every two weeks fails for the opposite reason.The three layers of coverage that matter now: right people, right product, right angles. Sizes and placements should be second nature by now.Persona coverage past your bread and butter. If the answer is always "a woman in her twenties," you are not covering the audience you need in order to grow.Product coverage, the layer most teams skip. Cross-referencing which SKUs bring people in cheapest against which ones are most efficient to ship, then testing returning-customer-only products at top of funnel to find margin nobody was looking for.Diagnosing by problem rather than format. Heavy cart abandonment usually means a trust gap, which points to whitelisting first and conversion-friction statics behind it. Creator-handle delivery ran 70% more efficient than the same creative from the brand.Selling the cloud when the economy tightens. Aspirational is outperforming pure problem agitation right now.Hyper relevancy. The echo chambers have gotten small enough that a meme Aves sees every third video is one you've never heard of, so the ad has to match the exact font, the audio they've been hearing, even the camera angle. She ran "kinda chic" in ads without ever learning what it means.Nobody is watching. Most people are lurking, and most of them are half-watching from the toilet or a waiting room. Aves watched a woman scroll Instagram through the entire Odyssey.Creative is the new targeting, five years of everyone saying it, and the spaghetti metaphor that finally explains it.Landing pages as the insurance policy on all of it. Spend two thousand dollars on a t-shirt and it still looks bad wrinkled.Ad copy. Aves writes hers first, before any visual, and uses no AI for it. One emoji-only ad carried by copy alone did over six figures in a weekend.Who this is for: creative strategists, media buyers, and founders heading into Q4 wondering why more ads stopped working.What to steal: the product coverage audit, the cart-abandonment-means-trust diagnosis, and starting your brief with copy instead of a visual idea.Timestamps:00:03:00 Creative Volume vs. Strategy00:05:00 Building Better Creative Coverage00:10:00 Creative for Full-Funnel Performance00:20:00 Why Creative Is the New Targeting00:28:00 Why Ad Copy Matters More Than EverSubscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://www.pilothouse.co/?utm_source=AKNF641Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Patrick Regan OBE is author of Sunday Times bestseller "Small Steps for Big Change", Director of Brighter Days, and a wellbeing advocate. Patrick shares meaningful experiences in his life that helped him understand how to manage overwhelm. He describes the importance of setting boundaries and living our values during today's ongoing changes. Patrick explains how self-awareness helps people take small steps, make intentional choices and lead differently. He advocates for compassionate leaders who emphasise human connection and psychological safety, while addressing systemic causes of burnout. Patrick highlights his practices of creating space and thinking differently.     KEY TAKEAWAYS   [01:10] Patrick's life is impacted when facing a school incident as a youth worker during his gap year.   [01:56] Patrick helps at the school and discovers how trauma and violence shape young people's lives.   [02:55] Trying to solve unfixable problems leads to Patrick absorbing others' pain.   [04:22] Comparing suffering can prevent people from recognising and addressing their own needs.   [05:12] Multiple family health crises compound Patrick's stress.    [06:04] Patrick has to face his own health crisis.   [07:21] Health is Patrick's Achilles heel; his knee pain fuels unresolved anxiety.   [08:02] Everyone bears the burden as Patrick wants to feel useful, but his capacity is limited.   [08:46] Embracing limitations is a sign of maturity that ultimately supports flourishing.   [09:58] Boundaries allow people to care for themselves and others at the same time.   [10:46] Caregivers can suffer "secondhand smoke" supporting someone through serious difficulties.   [11:31] Effective boundaries are personal, evolving, and shaped by individual needs and situations.   [13:23] Men's mental health requires more attention, conversation, and accepting vulnerability.   [14:51] Being courageous requires vulnerability to enable connection and recognise you're not alone.   [15:40] Suppressed emotions eventually surface, making human connection vital to deal with issues.   [18:10] Belonging matters more than fitting in, particularly when people need meaningful support.   [18:55] Regular check-ins with trusted friends create a valuable personal support network.   [18:47] Asking for "eight minutes" can signal an urgent need to feel heard and shift perspective.   [20:11] Honest conversations are important especially where role models are missing.   [21:08] Small changes reduce stress responses, enabling sustainable habits for long-term transformation.   [23:38] Compassionate leaders create psychological safety so people feel able to speak up and contribute.   [24:16] Patrick explains compassion as a fierce and courageous word.   [24:28] Wellbeing tools cannot change organizational cultures that burn people out.   [25:16] Questions for workplaces to address to improve culture, behaviours, and reduce burnout.    [27:29] Organizational values are meaningful when they actively guide decisions and daily actions.   [28:10] Patrick and his wife practice their belief that success is living up to your personal values.   [31:30] Different experiences shape values, confront biases, and deepen understanding of humanity.   [32:56] Listening to understand, not respond, helps people connect across different perspectives.   [35:12] Caring for others needs to coexist with self-compassion and managing the inner critic.   [37:00] Patrick comes up with "Start small, create space, think differently" when totally exhausted.   [38:23] Gratitude shifts attention toward good experiences without denying that difficulties exist.   [38:46] Creating mental space allows questioning of inner critique and listening to more constructive voices.   [39:17] Self-awareness is a fundamental characteristic of effective leadership.   [39:27] Power can be used with and for people rather than being exercised over them.   [41:53] Social media echo chambers weaken abilities to debate, disagree and understand other's views.   [43:39] Patrick seeks critical soft skills, valuing character and chemistry more than competence.   [44:00] Younger generations seek 'JOMO' (Joy of Missing Out) not sacrificing wellbeing and family.   [44:40] Connecting young people with their passions to unlock energy, creativity, and contribution.   [45:41] Creative problem-solving requires intentional space away from constant overwhelm and competing demands.       RESOURCES     Patrick Regan OBE on LinkedIn   Patrick's book "Small Steps for Big Change"   Patrick's book "Brighter Days"   Brighter Days website       QUOTES     "I think success is actually living true to your values."     "How do we use our power 'with' and our power 'for', rather than our power 'over', which is the traditional use of power."   "My favourite definition on boundaries is 'boundaries are how I love you and love me simultaneously."    "So you want to create that psychological safety within your organisation because that actually leads to more creativity and innovation and people feeling seen, valued and heard."   "Compassion? That's quite a weak word? Well, actually, it's a fierce word, it's a courageous word."    "Embracing your limitations is a sign of maturity. And actually helps you flourish ultimately."   "Let's think differently. Let's think creatively. For that, you need space."

Do you ever feel like you're forcing yourself to work in ways that just don't fit how your brain works? In this episode, I sit down with Penn and Kim Holderness to talk about how understanding ADHD transforms the way you lead, create, and work together. Penn and Kim share how understanding emotional dysregulation transformed their marriage, why shame can hold people with ADHD back, and the systems they use to reduce overwhelm, unlock creativity, and work more effectively as a team. Tune in to discover how embracing the way your brain works can lead to stronger relationships, better collaboration, and more meaningful work. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl's limited-time offer before it's gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. IM8 - Go to IM8HEALTH.com/achiever RIGHT NOW or click on the link in the description and use code achiever for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order DripDrop - Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code ACHIEVER Brevo - Get started for free today—or use code ACHIEVER50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription Upwork - Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free.  In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Why ADHD is about more than distraction. 05:00 How to recognize emotional flooding before it takes over.  08:00 How to build a work schedule that fits your brain.  09:15 Why giving your brain room to hyperfocus pays off. 11:15 How to structure your week for more creativity and focus.  14:30 How anxiety and ADHD strengthen creative thinking. 20:15 Does creativity become harder under constant pressure? 25:15 What would a workplace designed for ADHD look like? 29:15 Advice to anyone trying to build work around their strengths. 31:15 Why creating work that reflects who you are leads to greater fulfillment.  Resources + Links Get a copy of ADHD Is Awesome HERE Learn more about the Holderness Family HERE Watch the Holderness Family on YouTube HERE Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow The Holderness Family on Instagram: @theholdernessfamily

Jensen Huang. Steve Jobs. The other guy responsible for those aggressively ugly cars/the rebirth of conspiracy theory internet free speech. (Thanks Elon?) What do people like this see around the corner that the rest of us don't? Why do certain leaders recognize an emerging possibility years before everyone else catches up? Are they geniuses? Pattern-recognition freaks? Secret remote viewers? This week on Open Loops, Greg sits down with Tye Glover, innovation coach, author of The Perception Gap, and creator of Neuro Creative Programming (NCP)—a developing methodology designed to model the perceptual patterns of unusually creative thinkers and make those patterns more accessible to the rest of us. Because maybe creativity isn't simply about having better ideas. Maybe some people are literally noticing different realities. See that one over there? Made you look! This conversation becomes an experience in perception itself. Tye and Greg explore the filters determining what makes it into conscious awareness, what gets deleted before you ever notice it, and whether those filters can actually be trained. And then, surprise surprise, things get weird. Somehow, Tye stands directly in the middle of all of it, trying to take ideas that could easily disappear into the metaphysical abyss and turn them into something practical enough to use inside an office on Monday morning. You know....those empty buildings people used to hate themselves making money for someone else in together. It's trippy. It's surprisingly grounded. And somewhere in the Perception Gap may be an entirely different way of seeing what's been sitting in front of you the whole time. Welcome back to Open Loops. TYE'S Links: Get The Perception Gap / Learn More: https://thinkdifferentnation.com/the-perception-gap Think Different Nation: thinkdifferentnation.com Tye Glover on LinkedIn: LinkedIn profile Work with Tye / Book a Consultation: Schedule with Tye Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

“Make this your worst draft.” That's what Craig Childs will often say to students when they first sit down to write. “We're creating stuff out of nowhere, so we're lucky to get a word down on a page. We're exploring options.” In this episode of Emerging Form, we talk with the popular creative non-fiction author about his own unusual path to a writing career. Our conversation includes:* How to invite intuition and surprise into your writing,* How teaching writing changes and enhances our understanding of our own process,* How a thesaurus, used unconventionally, can be a great tool for when you're stuck,* Creative ways to take words from a page and bring them to life,* And how a journaling practice helps inform a writing practice.Craig will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Grand Mesa Writers's Symposium in Cedaredge on September 11-13.CRAIG CHILDS is an explorer who brings tales of deserts and ice caps to the page. He has published more than a dozen critically acclaimed books, including The Secret Knowledge of Water, Atlas of a Lost World, Stone Desert, Virga & Bone, Tracing Time, and The Wild Dark. His books have won numerous honors including the Reading the West Book Award, Southwest Book of the Year, a Foreword INDIES medal, and the Orion Book Award. His nonfiction narratives and journalism have appeared in The Atlantic, Outside, High Country News, The New York Times, The Sun, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Radiolab. He blogs at Last Word On Nothing. Childs lives in southwest Colorado. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode, I'm joined by Pia Mance, founder of Heaven Mayhem, to discuss building a successful jewelry brand from $0 in sales, making the leap from creator to entrepreneur, and knowing when to bet on yourself. We also dive into pregnancy, motherhood, and the decision to build a business and become a mom without feeling like she has to choose between the two. Plus, Pia shares how she rebranded her personal style and identity, the creative process behind Heaven Mayhem's collections and campaigns, how she delegates and prepares her business for motherhood, and what she looks for as an angel investor when deciding which founders and brands to back. Whether you're building a business, thinking about motherhood, navigating a career transition, or looking for inspiration to bet on yourself, this episode is packed with honest insights and entrepreneurial wisdom. Enjoy!To connect with Pia on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Pia on Tiktok, click HERE.To check out Heaven Mayhem on Instagram, click HERE.To shop Heaven Mayhem, 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.Upgrade your everyday. Go to Quince.com/dreambigger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. That's Quince.com/drerambigger for free shipping and 365-day returns. Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DREAMBIGGER at https://branchbasics.com/DREAMBIGGER #branchbasicspodText DREAM to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Head to vitaclean.co and use code DREAM at checkout (Shower Head Starter Kits). Again, that's code DREAM at vitaclean.coGive your clothes a second life with Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so you keep everything you earn.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.

KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS: HOW METRICS CAN STRENGTHEN CREATIVITYWhat if numbers aren't the enemy of creativity—but one of its greatest allies?In this special YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY roundtable, host Mark Stinson sits down with Alisa Sparks, Andrea Carter, and Rei Vardi to explore why creative people need to become more comfortable with numbers—not just financial numbers, but also data, activity, customer behavior, performance, relationships, belonging, and impact.Together, the panelists discuss how meaningful metrics can guide better decisions, sharpen intuition, reveal hidden opportunities, strengthen customer experiences, and help creative ideas grow.MEET THE PANELISTSAlisa Sparks grew Linden Creek from a garage startup into a nationally recognized home staging franchise. With a background in finance, she uses numbers to guide creative decisions, optimize client ROI, and help franchise owners build sustainable businesses. linden-creek.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/Andrea Carter is an organizational scientist and researcher whose work measures belonging, trust, culture, and human performance. Her research challenges leaders to look beyond averages and uncover the hidden stories within the data. www.belongingfirst.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreadcarter/ (https://theconversation.com/the-price-of-belonging-is-inconvenience-are-we-still-willing-to-pay-it-270778) https://substack.com/@andreadcarter https://www.adler.edu/faculty-engagement/faculty-directory/carter-andrea-d/Rei Vardi is the founder of EON Rides, an electric car-sharing and rental platform connecting underutilized vehicles with drivers through a frictionless digital experience. He focuses heavily on customer retention as a key measure of whether the experience truly works. eonrides.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/reivardi/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSIs Creativity Constrained by Numbers—or Guided?Rei suggests that numbers don't limit creativity—they define the problem. Data might reveal that customer retention is falling, outreach is too low, or a process isn't working. Creativity comes into play when we ask: How do we solve it?Alisa agrees. Her background in finance became a competitive advantage in the creative world of home staging because she learned to start with the numbers and then ask: How do we create? How do we solve? How do we build?What Should Creative People Actually Measure?The answer depends on what you're trying to improve:Alisa tracks activity, especially how many new relationships and meaningful connections are being developed each week.Rei watches customer retention because repeat business is one of the clearest signs that people genuinely value the experience.Andrea looks beneath averages to uncover gaps in belonging, participation, engagement, and performance.As Andrea explains: "The average score is the story that the leaders want. The distribution is the story employees and customers are living."The Courage to Look at the NumbersNumbers don't always tell us what we want to hear. A campaign may underperform. A hire may not work out. A business model may need to change. An idea may not gain traction. But avoiding the numbers doesn't change reality.Andrea encourages creative people to look directly at the metric they've been avoiding and treat it not as a verdict, but as the beginning of a conversation. Alisa adds that intuition can be useful as a hypothesis—but it still needs to be tested.Scaling Creativity with MetricsMeasurement can help a creative idea travel. Andrea's research on belonging began with 3,508 participants in the mining industry and eventually expanded across manufacturing, healthcare, finance, government, and nonprofits, impacting more than 150,000 employees.Her perspective: "Unmeasured creativity is something that keeps us small. Measured creativity is what becomes repeatable by others."Metrics can turn a creative insight into a system, methodology, or infrastructure that others can use.The "Human" Numbers Behind Relationships and CommunityNot every meaningful number appears on a financial dashboard. Andrea challenges listeners to observe their next meeting, dinner party, or gathering and count:Who speaks?Who gets interrupted?Who receives credit?Who gets remembered?Who hasn't spoken at all?Her insight is simple but powerful: "Counting makes you notice, which makes you kinder."Alisa shares a similar lesson from her first home staging project. The home sold for $30,000 over asking, which initially looked like a great business case study. But when the homeowner explained what that additional money would mean for his family, the number became something more.The numbers may show us how we're making an impact. People remind us why the impact matters.KEY TAKEAWAYSNumbers can provide a frame for creativity rather than restrict it.The most useful metrics aren't always revenue or profit. Activity, retention, participation, belonging, customer behavior, and impact can be equally important.Intuition is valuable, but it becomes stronger when informed by experience and tested against evidence.Averages can hide important differences. Sometimes the real story lives underneath the headline number.Measurement helps creative ideas become repeatable, scalable, and transferable.Sometimes the number you've been avoiding is the one that has the most to teach you.BUILD YOUR NUMBERS MUSCLE THIS WEEKRei Vardi: Start tracking something. Whatever you're trying to improve, write down where you are now and begin measuring progress.Alisa Sparks: Measure activity before results. Instead of focusing only on whether you made the sale, count how many calls you made, relationships you developed, or actions you completed.Andrea Carter: Look at what you've been avoiding. Choose one number and review it every week at the same time. Don't judge it—study it. Look at the best moment, the worst moment, and what happened in between.FINAL THOUGHTKnowing your numbers doesn't mean becoming an accountant or a data geek. It means becoming a better creative leader.The right numbers can help us understand our customers, test our intuition, strengthen our organizations, build better relationships, scale our ideas, and measure the impact we're truly making.Numbers aren't the enemy of creativity. They may be one of its greatest allies.Connect with Alisa Sparks, Andrea Carter, and Rei Vardi to learn more about their work. And if you enjoyed this roundtable, subscribe, follow, rate, and review YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY on your favorite podcast platform. Every review helps more creative leaders discover these conversations.Stay tuned for more discussions inspired by the principles explored in Mark Stinson's book, UNLOCK YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY.Until next time, keep asking better questions, keep learning, keep measuring what matters — and together, let's keep unlocking ... your world of creativity.