Podcasts about Creative class

Feeling stuck in comparison mode? Wondering if you're doing enough in your business? In this episode, I sit down with Gina Jokilehto of Shi Shi Events to talk about how to leave behind industry FOMO for good and reconnect with your own path, creativity, and joy.Gina shares her journey from the music industry to luxury weddings, what happened when Instagram started triggering comparison, and how she rewired her relationship with success, boundaries, and social media. We also chat about practical ways to stay inspired, trust your gut, and politely say no to misaligned opportunities (without guilt!).This conversation is full of mindset shifts, encouragement, and actionable tips—especially for creatives navigating burnout or self-doubt.Resources Mentioned:The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan SchaflerDifferent by Youngme MoonThe Rise of the Creative Class by Richard FloridaThe Culture Code by Daniel CoyleHeadspace AppConnect with Gina:Website: www.shishievents.comInstagram: @shishieventsLet me know if you'd like a shorter version for Spotify or Apple Podcasts character limits!

From artists and designers to musicians and filmmakers, it is estimated that the creative class employs more than 81,000 workers and contributes more than $9 billion to the state's Gross Domestic Product. But the Hoosier state is often overlooked as a hub for creative talent. In this episode, Pattern, Inc. Executive Director Polina Osherov explains how that is changing and why a thriving arts and cultural scene will be key to the state's future.

Brian Park is a comedian, actor, writer and host of the Middlebrow podcast. He joins us to dissect the “corporate creative class,” his fear of being pretentious (Trey thinks it's OK to be a little pretentious), LinkedIn baiting, why brands need to stop being people, being a Bryan Johnson apologist, knowing too much about Japanese selvedge denim, and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colborn Bell is an early collector of crypto art and co-founder of the Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△). A proponent of decentralized governance and community-driven decision-making, Colborn created M○C△ to steward and safeguard the collective story of crypto art. The M○C△ permanent collection is described as an ideological tribute, showcasing the works and ethos of more than 250 crypto artists.Recorded on December 19, 2024.Follow the guest:https://x.com/co1bornhttps://linktr.ee/colbornFollow the hosts:https://x.com/Scooter0xhttps://x.com/PepaDotTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:35) Colborn's views on Crypto Art(02:00) Early Interest in Crypto Art(04:36) Rapid Wealth Transfer for the Creative Class(07:28) Role of the Museum of Crypto Art (MOCA)(10:17) Curating a Permanent Collection of Cryptoart(11:35) Beeple's Everydays and the Financialization of Cryptoart(12:19) Art as a Parody and Mirror of Reality(15:22) Significant Artists in the Evolution of Cryptoart(17:42) Safeguarding and Preserving Tokenized Art(19:16) The Future of Virtual Museums(23:59) Art DeCCOs: A Cryptoart PFP Project(28:34) Colborn's Advice for Collectors(32:50) Outro

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the middle decades of the twentieth century, the production of America's consumer culture was centralized in New York to an extent unparalleled in the history of the United States. Every day tens of thousands of writers, editors, artists, performers, technicians, and secretaries made advertisements, produced media content, and designed the shape and feel of the consumer economy. While this centre of creativity has often been portrayed as a smoothly running machine, within these offices many white-collar workers challenged the managers and executives who directed their labours. Shannan Clark. author of The Making of the American Creative Class: New York's Culture Workers and 20th-Century Consumer Capitalism (Oxford UP, 2020), speaks with Pierre d'Alancaisez about the origins of the creative class, their labour union struggles and successes, the role of the Works Projects Administration, and institutions like the Design Laboratory and Consumer Union which foretell the experiences of today's culture workers. Pierre d'Alancaisez is a contemprary art curator, cultural strategist, researcher. Sometime scientist, financial services professional.

Well-known researcher, professor, and author Richard Florida joins Robb and Josh for an expansive conversation about the relationship between cities and innovation. His books include "The Rise of the Creative Class" and "The New Urban Decay," which both explore the multi-layered relationship between people and the cities where creativity becomes innovation. Richard is a sought-after speaker and his strategy firm Creative Class Group works with Meta, Microsoft, WeWork, BMW, Cirque do Soliel, and Google.

(Season 8 is in partnership with ADCOLOR. ADCOLOR champions diversity and inclusion in creative industries.) An award-winning creative, Courtney Richardson is currently Creative Director at Droga5 where she leads creative direction for iconic brands and icons including Sean Combs, Combs Enterprises, The Africa Center, Hennessy, Chase Sapphire and more. She credits her early beginnings watching her uncle direct music videos for the Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, & Master P with igniting her passions and creative intuitions. Formerly Creative Director at PAPER Magazine, it was there she led original ideas and disruptive thinking for brands like Nike, Samsung, Hulu, HBO, VH1 and others; while working with celebrities including Zendaya, Issa Rae, Megan Thee Stallion, Lena Waithe, Taraji P. Henson, Tiffany Haddish, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, Colin Kaepernick and more. Recognized and inducted into the 2022 Creative Class of Black thought leaders by The Creative Collective as a ‘Culture Shifter,' Courtney was named 2021's ‘Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR & The One Club and was recently honored as a ‘Trailblazer' by the Black Women in Media Awards, alongside esteemed social justice activist Dr. Bernice King and Grammy-award winning singer Deborah Cox. She has been featured by outlets including CBS Morning News, EBONY Magazine, AdWeek, Refinery29, Bustle, PopSugar and more. Her creative thinking has also been praised and sought after by none other than the one and only, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Courtney's life goal is to uplift humanity, particularly marginalized communities. She truly believes in radiating self-love and spreading positivity. The world needs more, so she aims to put forth that philosophy first in everything she does.

A lot of ink has been spilled about the outflow of workers from San Francisco and the Bay Area but, according to a recent Harvard Business Review article, “In the technology world, San Francisco remains the center. It remains the sun on which the planets orbit.” Those planets include places like Portland, Seattle, and Austin, to which companies and workers decamped during the pandemic. This theory of the “meta city” offers a new way to think about our globalized economy. It also suggests that the fear that San Francisco's best days have passed is misplaced. We'll talk about this concept and what it might mean for the city's economic future… and self-esteem. Guests: Richard Florida, professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto; author of "The Rise of the Creative Class" and co-author of the recent Harvard Business Review article, "The Rise of the Meta City" Molly Turner, lecturer and expert on technology startups and cities, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

In this special solo episode, I dive into what makes Austin not just another 'Silicon Something' and about how we can transform into a generational ecosystem. After defining our region's superpowers, I introduce a new mental model that synthesizes Austin's eclectic influences, from bleeding-edge technology to advanced manufacturing to the intellectual and creative spheres. All of this puts us on path to offer a promising vision for What's Next Austin.Episode HighlightsAs cities worldwide strive to become the next Silicon Valley, adopting monikers like "Silicon Hills" in Austin, the real key to becoming a superstar innovation hub lies in leveraging unique local "superpowers" and assets.Among Austin's 'superpowers' are its ability to invent and then deploy groundbreaking technologies locally, such as 3D-printed neighborhoods, and to radiate a 'cool factor' via iconic events like SXSW and brands like Yeti, as well as excelling in physical innovations like electric vehicles, advanced semiconductors, and rockets.In stark contrast to more hierarchical ecosystems that resemble an 'onion,' Austin's open networks and culture of collaboration make room for creative collisions, fostering a dynamic and accessible environment.A new framework is introduced that positions Austin as a unique blend of Silicon Valley's technological prowess, 1950s Detroit's manufacturing ingenuity, and 1920s Paris's intellectual and creative richness.What's Next Austin? "In the longer term, our focus should be on increasing the density of founders, funders, and innovators within our region. Just like in ancient Athens or Renaissance Florence, I want to bump into the next Socrates or Da Vinci as I take a walk through Austin."

Why is Austin leading the charge as a beacon for creative minds and how are cities like it rewriting the blueprint for our economic future? Dive into this episode with Richard Florida, the trailblazer behind the "Creative Class" theory. As we explore Austin's magnetic pull and its broader implications for cities from Madison to Nashville, we'll uncover the intersection of traditional industries, tech-driven innovation, and the burgeoning global creator economy.  Episode HighlightsRichard Florida developed the concept of the Creative Class to describe talented, highly skilled workers in technology, business, arts, and other innovative fields.The initial spark for the insights, theories, and eventual book “Rise of the Creative Class” stemmed from questioning why graduates from Carnegie Mellon were opting to move to Austin over Pittsburgh.Numerous heartland regions have the right foundation to adopt the Austin model, blending high-tech innovation in both the digital and physical realms. These cities stand uniquely positioned to bring together innovation, technology, and manufacturing revitalizing America's industrial foundation.Austin and Nashville represent the next phase of the Creative Class evolution, emerging as pivotal centers for the burgeoning creator economy, characterized by a seamless blend of technology, music/culture, and digital storytelling.What's Next Austin? “I think Austin is part of this remaking of America around innovation and lifestyle, but with a real application to remaking our industrial base.” Richard Florida: Website, LinkedIn, X/TwitterRichard Florida's Books: Rise of the Creative Class, The Breakthrough Illusion, Beyond Mass Production, The New Urban Crisis Austin Next Links: Website, X/Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn

I was introduced to Jay Stevens by our mutual friend, Robert Forte. Jay is the author of “Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream”, as well as a poet, and musician. He's an expansive thinker with a wide breadth of knowledge, and I so enjoyed the conversation we shared. Find Part 2 here:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatz Find Jay's Orphics here:https://jaystevens.bandcamp.com/album/what-the-moon-wants-from-the-wolfhttps://jaystevens.bandcamp.com/album/orphic-revival Show notes:Storming Heaven~ compelling readers to read the next sentenceThe art of saying “NO!”~ who says it best and why? Has the worship of celebrities & authority figures supplanted a worship of God?Examining the deterioration of the Creative Class through the lens of the Hollywood writer's strike1960's Revolutionary moments~ how LSD gave the gift of creative inspiration Modern-day Psychedelics & Psy-ops~ soma for the masses in an absence of sacrednessThoughts on the rise of Ayahuasca popularity & the origins of plant wisdom From demonization to institutional acceptance~ how trendy psychedelic therapies can lead us away from knowing & healing ourselvesPsy-ops One, drugs and the Black Bureaucracy MKUltra and the conjuring of mass rhythmic entrainment~ what is the end game?The science of sound~ examining the origin of linguistics & the power of language "Everywhere I looked was poetry"~ Jay's personal journey with his museFinding flow~ the nature of entrainment What are we?~ Insectoids or bio-cosmic resonators?“In the beginning was the word….”~ thoughts on language as technology for communicating & creating realityThe cream doesn't rise to the top!~ the arrogance & psychopathy of our ruling classAI and the digitization of humanity~ can we opt out of the machine?Re-mixing Storming Heaven~ expanding the second edition to include updated material

Where are all the next generation of creative misfits coming from? This show is a full-on interview with Marc Lewis, dean of the School of Communication Arts 2.0. Just about the most well-known academy turning out the creative stars of tomorrow.  He explains why diversity is SO important to our business Why you can't put a price on a brilliant job well done How to identify great creative students The value of creativity to the UK economy and why the Prime Minister is a complete tool Arguing with John Hegarty Which agencies are investing in their people and why every agency should The Speed of change How AI opens doors for lateral thinking And an important exclusive news announcement at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peggy Deamer is Professor Emerita of Yale University's School of Architecture and principal in the firm Deamer, Studio. She is a founding member of the Architecture Lobby, a group advocating for the value of architectural design and labor. She is the editor of Architecture and Capitalism: 1845 to the Present and The Architect as Worker: Immaterial Labor, the Creative Class, and the Politics of Design and the author of Architecture and Labor. Articles by her have appeared in Assemblage, Log, Avery Review, e-Flux, and Harvard Design Magazine amongst other journals. Her theory work explores the relationship between subjectivity, design, and labor in the current economy. Her design work has appeared in HOME, Home and Garden, Progressive Architecture, and the New York Times amongst other journals. She received the Architectural Record 2018 Women in Architecture Activist Award and the 2021 John Q. Hejduk Award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keynote speaker & author Richard Florida speaks about “Michigan's Great Inflection: A Strategy for the Age of Technology and Talent,” and its 3 Pillars of Focus.Hear Richard Florida, a world leading urbanist and international best-selling author of “The Rise of the Creative Class” and host Ed Clemente discuss his 3 Pillars: Tech, Talent, and Place. He released this report at the Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber. He is also the founder of the Creative Class Group, and advises companies such as BMW, Audi, Starwood Hotels, Facebook, Instagram, Bloomberg, Converse, Microsoft and others.

Rip Rapson, CEO of the Kresge Foundation, and Richard Florida, urbanist and author of “Rise of the Creative Class,” speak with Crain's Managing Editor Michael Lee about Detroit's advantages and disadvantages in a transforming economy.

Paris Marx is joined by David A. Banks to discuss how cities have been reshaped to attract tech companies and what the consequences have been for the people who live in them. David A. Banks is the author of The City Authentic: How the Attention Economy Builds Urban America. He's a lecturer in the Geography and Planning department at University at Albany, SUNY. David also writers Other Day and co-hosts Iron Weeds. Follow David on Twitter at @DA_Banks.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.The podcast is produced by Eric Wickham and part of the Harbinger Media Network. Also mentioned in this episode:David wrote about Richard Florida, the creative class, and his book The New Urban Crisis.An excerpt of his book was published in Dwell.Support the show

At a recent event held at Harvard University the author, professor, and renowned urbanist Richard Florida spoke to chiefs of staff and deputy mayors of 30 large US cities, and we're releasing the audio of that speech with a bonus question and answer session. Listen to Florida talk about the way the pandemic spread the housing unaffordability crisis, why cities must stop chasing businesses to the bottom, and beliefs he's rethinking about the future of cities in this exclusive episode.Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsHoused at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, we work to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

The author of "The Rise of the Creative Class and How It's Transforming Work" talks with Marcia Franklin about what he sees are key ingredients for vibrant, economically successful cities. Richard Florida is professor of regional economic development at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Crunching numbers, combing focus groups, interviewing recruiters and those being recruited, Florida sees a high correlation between tolerance and diversity and the attraction of creative people. The creative class — visionaries, creative professionals, technicians — now total about 30 percent of the entire U.S. workforce, up from less than 20 percent in 1980. The rules of recruitment are changing, Florida says, with the increased need for people who can originate new forms, creatively problem-solve, and develop unique ways to do a job. Originally aired: 06/27/2002

Transcript: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Yk8ZzAqMj8RkwPWrnDeD2ibMVVMjS7t0vqVjpPxoDH4jXaLZ2Fb7JEVDBL1uBZ8FM7u-mRzlf79V3Oy6_8Rn_20k0hQ?loadFrom=SharedLinkBefore starting the Runway of Dreams Foundation in 2014, Mindy spent 20 years working in fashion as a designer for the INC collection and as a stylist for Saks Fifth Avenue. Mindy was inspired to start Runway of Dreams after her son Oliver, who has Muscular Dystrophy, dreamed of wearing jeans like everyone else. After using her design skills to adapt jeans that met his needs and increased his confidence, she went on to conduct extensive research as to the modifications required to mainstream clothing to meet the needs of the largest minority in our world- people with disabilities.In 2016, Mindy partnered with Tommy Hilfiger to make fashion history by creating the first mainstream adaptive clothing line in the market. Runway of Dreams was founded on the basis that clothing is a basic human need. The foundation develops, delivers, and supports initiatives providing a platform to broaden the reach of mainstream adaptive clothing and promote people with disabilities (PWDs) in the fashion industry. This year's Runway of Dreams fashion show was recognized as one of the top seven NYFW shows by Forbes, highlighting the latest designs from the Adaptive category featuring brands such as Kohl's, Target, JCPenney, Zappos.com and Tommy Hilfiger.Due to the overwhelming amount of requests Mindy received at Runway of Dreams from a multitude of brands and industries for connection to PWDs, in 2019, Mindy created GAMUT Management. GAMUT is a trailblazing consulting and talent management company that represents people with disabilities (PWDs), across the fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment industries.GAMUT exists to lead brands towards doing better, more inclusive business, helping to engage with, and develop new products for PWDs. GAMUT works with a diverse range of clients including Adidas, Victoria's Secret, Footlocker, Kohls & QVC.Mindy has been featured in Newsweek's “The Creative Class of 2019: Innovators,” and People magazine's “Heroes Among Us: Making the Fashion Industry More Inclusive”. She has also been featured in USA Today, Parents Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vogue Business, WWD, NBC's Today, ABC's Good Morning America & The View, Access, CNBC, Forbes, Hollywood Reporter and Fox News Channel.An inspiring TED Talk speaker, Mindy has received numerous awards including Arc's Catalyst Award for “Marketing Influencer of the Year”, Citrin Cooperman's “Women at the Wheel Leadership Excellence Award”, the Association of Image Consultants “International Bravo Award” and Enable Inc.'s “Michael Graves Award for Creativity and Persistence”. Mindy has also been given the honor of ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange in recognition for her innovative work in the Adaptive space towards raising awareness and driving change for people with disabilities.Mindy studied Fashion Design with a dual program at the University of Vermont and Fashion Institute of Technology.TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/mindy_scheier_how_adaptive_clothing_empowers_people_with_disabilities?language=enABC The VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9KA-ftCtngConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at https://rockymountainada.org/ or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Two decades ago, Dr. Richard Florida (full bio below) coined the term "Creative Class" when he identified a unique group of people who used their knowledge and expertise and creativity to generate income (i.e. tech innovators, musicians, bloggers, etc.). His work has shaped the thinking of modern economics and social sciences. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Florida to discuss who this class is as well as how the pandemic shifted the world even more into the creative economy. Topics-The Creative ClassWho are they?What do they do?Where do they live?Hubs of the creative classDid the pandemic flatten the world by increasing the normalcy of online interaction?What books have had an impact on you?What advice do you have for teenagers?Dr. Richard Florida is a researcher and professor, serving as University Professor at University of Toronto's School of Cities and Rotman School of Management, and a Distinguished Fellow at NYU's Schack School of Real EstateHe is a writer and journalist, having penned several global best sellers, including the award-winning The Rise of the Creative Class and his most recent book, The New Urban Crisis. He is co-founder of CityLab, the leading publication devoted to cities and urbanism.He is an entrepreneur, as founder of the Creative Class Group which works closely with companies and governments worldwide. Socials! -Lessons from Interesting People substack: https://taylorbledsoe.substack.com/Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4MoonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiming4moonTaylor's Blog: https://www.taylorgbledsoe.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6 

I'm reading two books on the topic of creativity, Creative Quest, by Questlove, and The Rise of the Creative Class, by Richard Florida. Creative Quest is a fairly recent release and it's a personal exploration of his creative process as a musician, a creator, a DJ, and other roles the Roots drummer plays. The Rise of the Creative Class has an updated second edition that was released within the past few years. It's more about the segment of our economy and labor market that is made up of creative people. Both books have opinions on definitions of creativity, and like all books on the subject, there is more to the mystery of the thing than words can capture or articulate. It brought to mind the difference between learning about creativity and actually having creative experiences. I have some friends who have taken university-level classes on creativity, and their own creative output didn't seem to benefit from the education. I haven't found the book on creativity yet that has actually enhanced my experience of creativity, or made it more enjoyable or effective. And every time I've tried to improve my creative process, I've ended up falling back on my old familiar ways of doing things that never stopped working. Picking up the implements and trying stuff until I recognize something worth playing with remains the most reliable way to get into a creative flow. I also question the idea of creativity on demand because, more times than not, my process hasn't resulted in something I want to finish. I mentioned the Iris Dement song, Let the Mystery Be in another video about God and faith the other day, but I think the same thing goes here. When it comes to creativity, "no one knows for certain... I just choose to let the mystery be." All that said, I am enjoying both books for what they are - insights into personal creativity and its contribution to our culture, economy, and way of life. Want to check them out? Help a guy out by using these affiliate links. Thanks! The Rise of the Creative Class, by Richard Florida https://amzn.to/3Q0hxa9 Creative Quest, by Questlove https://amzn.to/3PN7pkJ #creativity #creativebusiness #creativeclass --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/franklin-taggart9/message

“One of the biggest misconceptions in VC is that it's an easy way to be successful, or a quick shortcut to something - that's absolutely wrong. It's a really long journey.” In today's 40 Minute Mentor VC Feature series episode, we're joined by Antoine Nussenbaum, the Co-Founder of Felix Capital. Felix is a venture capital firm for the creative class, at the intersection of technology and creativity, focusing on opportunities in digital lifestyle. They're on a mission to support ambitious Founders with big ideas, capturing new behaviours and cultural shifts. Their portfolio includes the likes of Farfetch, Deliveroo, Unmind, Papier, amongst many other high-growth brands. In this episode, Antoine shares some incredible insights into the market and buckets of brilliant mentorship for Founders and aspiring VCs, including: What led Antoine to start Felix Capital [06:36]Why he chose the digital lifestyle niche and what makes Felix so different from other VCs [08:50]The potential opportunities the economic downturn can present to Founders, no matter whether they're in B2B or B2C [11:27]What common traits some of the most successful Founders share and how you can stand out when fundraising [17:02]The difficulties of separating work and life as a Founder and how it can sometimes be beneficial to let the two intertwine [21:55]What makes Felix's culture so special and how Antoine tests for high conviction in interviews [25:01]What Antoine looks for when he assesses Founders and their businesses [29:12]The most common mistakes he sees Founders make during pitches [31:09]Why working in VC isn't about finding a shortcut to success [32:51] ⛳️  Helpful links: ➡️ More about Antoine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinenussenbaum/➡️ More about Felix Capital: https://www.felixcap.com/ ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm

Today's episode marks episode number one inside our Spring New Teacher Training Series for 2022. Every spring, I like to focus on a series of very special topics that a lot of new teachers have been asking me about and are really interested in learning more about. So this year, we're kicking off this series with a very special episode, all about super creative class jobs. You will hear seven creative class jobs that will add some extra fun and joy to your classroom as you tackle the final months of this school year. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/creative-class-jobs Join the waitlist for my R.E.A.D.Y. for School Academy: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/yes Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk  Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. Xo Lori P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

EDINBURG, Texas - The CEO of the Museum of South Texas says cities that are more tolerant and have a good cultural arts scene tend to be more economically vibrant.Francisco Guajardo spoke about the subject at a recent Edinburg2040 town hall meeting. The meeting was held at the Edinburg Boys & Girls Club.Guajardo said Edinburg, with its university, museum, and school district, is different.“If you look at the arts across South Texas, Edinburg has been a leader in the generation of the arts, in the generation of the creatives,” Guajardo said. “Creativity breeds tolerance, attracts people to the place. And other places don't quite have that.”Guajardo, a former professor at UT-Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, cited a well known book by Richard Florida, “The Rise of the Creative Class.” Citing the author, Guajardo said: “The most creative communities in this country are the communities that invest in the arts. And those communities tend to be the most tolerant communities. And it just so happens that those communities tend to be the most economically vibrant communities.”Guajardo added: “So, squash creativity and you you squash economic development. You squash tolerance people won't want to come here. This community is not that. This community invites difference. And that is a virtue, I think.”

In the third and final installment of “The Creative Class,” we sit down with Felicia Pride. Felicia is a TV writer / producer and an award-winning filmmaker who wrote on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar and is currently a producer on Grey's Anatomy. In film, she's the writer and executive producer of Really Love, which debuted on Netflix and became a Top Ten Movie on the platform. Having moved to LA to pursue writing at 35, Felicia is no stranger to being bold with her life and being unapologetic about her dreams. In this conversation, Felicia shares with us how she was able to fiercely commit to her craft – no matter the high or low. In this episode you'll hear: The journey that led Felicia to LA The medium of writing Felicia prefers and why How writing is tied to our spiritual practices The creative purpose fueling Felicia's work How Felicia healed her relationship with her father Announcements Join our Community I'd love if you'd join the mailing list as we create a community of folks who believe in duality, love and growth. Sign up for the newsletter at https://www.simonekeelah.com/. Social Media Felicia Pride's Instagram @feliciapride Sōl Talk Instagram: @thesoltalk Simone Keelah Instagram: @simonekeelah

Asking kids how they feel at the beginning of class to learn of any issues that may be brewing or any emotional needs they may have is critical to better serving the whole child in learning. And that's what we really want, right? To focus on the child as a real person and not just a statistic. This episode is all about another great strategy to connect with and support students. Learn about how Physical Education Teacher extraordinaire Julie Whyte @WhyteJM makes these really creative class check-ins to make sure that every child is ready for learning and gets the extra help they need! Anyone can get a #DisciplineWin like this, but they have to work for it! Go to my website andyjacks.com under Free Resources, sign up for my Free Resource Library, and get her check-ins with a free template that you can use right now!

(Featuring Richard Florida, Urbanist, Author, Professor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto) As the cities cautiously re-open into the late phase of the pandemic, writer and urbanist Richard Florida believes that metros have a unique opportunity to reimagine and redefine what a “central business district” will look like in the new normal. Community is key. www.afire.org/podcast/postcrisiscities/ In this two-part AFIRE Podcast (the FIFTIETH EPISODE of the podcast!) host and AFIRE CEO Gunnar Branson sits down with Richard Florida, urbanist, author, and professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, to discuss the the crisis cities were facing before the pandemic, how the crisis accelerated evolving trends in work and lifestyle habits, and the opportunity cities have right now to reimagine what live-work-play means in their communities. As a prolific economist and researcher in global urban trends, Richard Florida has helped investors better understand how cities have changed and evolved, particularly through his work in The Rise of the Creative Class (2002) and The New Urban Crisis (2017). In this podcast, Florida calls on investors to embrace change as work habits, families, and use of the built environment adapts to life after the pandemic.

(Featuring Richard Florida, Urbanist, Author, Professor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto) As the cities cautiously re-open into the late phase of the pandemic, writer and urbanist Richard Florida believes that metros have a unique opportunity to reimagine and redefine what a "central business district" will look like in the new normal. Community is key. https://www.afire.org/podcast/postcrisiscities/ In this two-part AFIRE Podcast (the FIFTIETH EPISODE of the podcast!) host and AFIRE CEO Gunnar Branson sits down with Richard Florida, urbanist, author, and professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, to discuss the the crisis cities were facing before the pandemic, how the crisis accelerated evolving trends in work and lifestyle habits, and the opportunity cities have right now to reimagine what live-work-play means in their communities. As a prolific economist and researcher in global urban trends, Richard Florida has helped investors better understand how cities have changed and evolved, particularly through his work in The Rise of the Creative Class (2002) and The New Urban Crisis (2017). In this podcast, Florida calls on investors to embrace change as work habits, families, and use of the built environment adapts to life after the pandemic.

This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for Model Citizen. With the power of a single mighty tweet, I've broken off the shackles of formal institutional affiliation. So we're on our own. Let's just say it's been a hell of a week. In that time, I've launched a daily newsletter, also called Model Citizen, which I've integrated with this podcast. If you'd like to support me, and the burgeoning Model Citizen media empire, please consider subscribing at modelcitizen.substack.com. It's just $5.99 a month. In addition to thought-provoking writing delivered straight to your inbox, subscribers get audio versions of articles, special episodes of the Model Citizen podcast and more. But on with the show! This week's guest, Richard Florida, is one of our leading authorities on cities and urban life. Richard is author of a shelf of books, including the Rise of the Creative Class and, most recently, the New Urban Crisis. In this episode, we talk about the extent to which work-from-home arrangements will or won't stick after the pandemic, whether San Francisco faces the fate of urban powerhouses of yesteryear, like Pittsburgh and Detroit, how self-reinforcing selection effects have made academia stifling, and more. Richard Florida is University Professor at the University of Toronto's School of Cities and Rotman School of Management, as well as a Distinguished Fellow at NYU's Schack School of Real Estate. And, as you'll see, he's also a hell of a nice guy.ReadingsThe Rise of the Creative Class by Richard FloridaWho’s Your City by Richard FloridaJason Rentfrow’s Google Scholar pageTriumph of the City by Ed GlaeserJonathan Miller on Real Estate after the Pandemic, Bloomberg Masters in Business podcastPrison Notebooks by Antonio GramsciSubscribe to the Model Citizen newsletterhttp://modelcitizen.substack.com/subscribeCreditsHost: Will Wilkinson (@willwilkinson)Music: Dig Deep by RW Smith This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit modelcitizen.substack.com

2021 is here with a spear (the 1 is a spear). Perfect time for a rebrand! We discuss the CIA’s embrace of new media aesthetics and effort to recruit people from backgrounds historically fucked with by the CIA. There is an effort to emphasize surveillance culture. We discuss how “cyber attacks” are being utilized to … Continue reading "Episode 106 – CIA Rebrand"

In episode 45 of Fly on the Wall, Brendan sits down with Richard Florida, an urbanist and the author of "Rise of the Creative Class," a book which identifies the emergence of a new social class that is reshaping the twenty-first century's economy, geography, and workplace. The two discuss how Richard's upbringing in New Jersey shaped his career and drove him to make sense of why some cities thrive and others don't. They also discuss the how the pandemic and work-from-home era has caused a demographic reshuffling, and which cities stand to benefit.Original release date: December 15, 2020Watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4jsICKOliMLearn more about Fifth Wall at https://fifthwall.com/This podcast is presented for informational purposes only, is not intended to recommend any investment, and is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest in any current or future investment vehicle managed or sponsored by Fifth Wall Ventures Management, LLC or its affiliates (collectively, “Fifth Wall”; any such investment vehicle, a “Fund”). Any such solicitation of an offer to purchase an interest will be made by a definitive private placement memorandum or other offering document. Forward-looking statements and opinions as to real estate markets or any other matters, as expressed in this presentation, are those of the individual presenters, but are not necessarily the views of Fifth Wall as a firm, and cannot constitute a guarantee of future success or profitable results. As a result, investors should not rely on such forward-looking statements and/or opinions, or on anything else contained in this podcast, in making their investment decisions. Moreover, certain information contained herein may have been obtained from published and non-published sources prepared by other parties and may not have been updated through the date hereof. While such information is believed to be reliable for the purposes for which it is used herein, Fifth Wall does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information, and such information has not been independently verified by Fifth Wall. This presentation speaks as of its publication date, and Fifth Wall undertakes no obligation to update any of the information herein.In addition, to the extent that any prior performance information is contained in this podcast presentation, prospective investors should bear in mind that past results are not necessarily indicative of future results, and there can be no assurance that any Fund will achieve results comparable to those of any prior or existing Fund or portfolio investment of Fifth Wall.None of the information contained herein has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, any securities administrator under any state securities laws or any other domestic or foreign governmental or self-regulatory authority. No such governmental or self-regulatory authority has passed or will pass on the merits of the offering of interests in any Fund or the adequacy of the information contained herein. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.This communication is intended only for persons resident in jurisdictions where the distribution or availability of this communication would not be contrary to applicable laws or regulations. Any products mentioned in this podcast may not be eligible for sale in some states or countries. Prospective investors should inform themselves as to the legal requirements and tax consequences of an investment in a Fund within the countries of their citizenship, residence, domicile and place of business.Investors should consult their own financial, tax, legal and other advisors in connection with any proposed investment and should carefully review all disclosures and descriptions of risk factors that are contained in relevant offering materials.

Are you and Artist or Worker? Hear the 2 most inspiring people talk about the power of storytelling in the workplace and how artists will be the only job that will never be automated. Recommended reading in this next round of isolation, The Rise of the Creative Class by Richard Florida There are a few Easter Eggs in this episode from James; listen for the reference to Weezer and Velvet Underground Recruiters are the best corporate storytellers; it's our secret sauce The vibe of TikTok explained. Bonus material: getting fired from Sherwin Williams was the best thing for Tony Piloseno.

Dr. Ricardo explores Richard Florida's book "The Rise of the Creative Class" a book that highlights the value, necessity, and impact of creativity on the individual, their work, and country 

Renowned urbanist Richard Florida joins Sam Chandan to discuss the future of cities as well as the social and economic forces contributing to protests taking place across the world following the death of George Floyd. Dr. Richard Florida is Distinguished Fellow at the NYU SPS Schack Institute's Urban Lab, University Professor at the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, and Founder and Editor-at-Large at CityLab. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling Rise of the Creative Class, as well as The Great Reset and The New Urban Crisis. This podcast includes excerpts from Sam Chandan's and Richard Florida's NYU class, Global Cities in a Post-Pandemic World, and has been edited for content and length. For more information about the Urban Lab podcast and Dr. Sam Chandan, please visit http://www.samchandan.com/urbanlab.

Before starting the Runway of Dreams Foundation (RoDF) in 2014, Mindy Scheier spent 20 years working in fashion on the design team for the INC collection and as a stylist for Saks Fifth Avenue.   Mindy was inspired to start RoDF after her son Oliver, who has Muscular Dystrophy, dreamed of wearing jeans like everyone else. After using her design skills to adapt a pair that met his needs and increased his confidence, she went on to conduct extensive research to develop modifications that would meet the needs of the largest minority in our world- people with disabilities. The clothing modifications she developed include alternate closures, adjustability and alternative ways to get in and out of the clothing. Following its launch, RoDF partnered with Tommy Hilfiger on the first mainstream adaptive clothing line for kids in 2016.   Founded on the basis that clothing is a basic human need, RoDF develops, delivers and supports initiatives to broaden the reach of mainstream adaptive clothing and promote people with disabilities in the fashion industry. Through adaptive clothing donations, employment opportunity initiatives, adaptive design workshops, adaptive fashion shows, wardrobe grants, awareness building campaigns and scholarship programs, RoDF is empowering people with disabilities in style.  Mindy serves as a consultant for Tommy Adaptive, is a member of the Advisory Council for Zappos Adaptive and works to educate many other fashion brands on the population of people with disabilities. Envisioning a world where fashion is mainstream and accessible for all, Mindy continues to break down barriers and challenge industry norms.In 2019, Mindy created Gamut Talent Management to represent people with disabilities and create a marketplace where businesses and industries can connect to this target audience.  Gamut is rebranding the way PWDs are viewed, marketed to and represented in the mainstream world. The continued support of the mission of Runway of Dreams will always be a component of Gamut, as the company's 501c3 partner. Mindy has been featured in Newsweek's  “The Creative Class of 2019: Innovators,” People magazine's “Heroes Among Us,” and Pix 11's “Changemaker: Making the Fashion Industry More Inclusive.”  She has also been featured in USA Today, Parents, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vogue Business, WWD, NBC's Today, ABC's Good Morning America, Access, CNBC, Fox News Channel and more. An inspiring TED speaker, Mindy has received numerous awards including the Catalyst Award for “Marketing Influencer of the Year,” Citrin Cooperman's “Women at the Wheel Leadership Excellence Award, the Association of Image Consultants International Bravo Award and Enable Inc.'s Michael Graves Award for Creativity and Persistence.  Mindy studied Fashion Design with a dual program at the University of Vermont and Fashion Institute of Technology.  

Read the original article on imposter syndrome.Check out the Creative Class podcast by Paul Jarvis and Kaleigh Moore.Listen to my conversations with Paul Jarvis and Kaleigh Moore. Get the full context for the "tiny hops over big leaps" idea from Josh Garofalo himself.Get to know my coach, Andrei Rosca, and his great work! (Most of it in Romanian, though.)   

Zach compares Tucson's Creative Class with that of other cities, and what we need to be doing to make sure we can attract and retain this sector.

Kaleigh Moore is a freelance writer for SaaS and eCommerce brands. Her clients include BigCartel, Campaign Monitor, ReCharge Payments, and more. She also contributes to publications like Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company AND together with Paul Jarvis she launched Creative Class, an online course that has helped over 2,300 freelancers improve their freelance business. In this episode, Kaleigh talks about: The processes she uses to streamline replicable parts of her work - How you can be more efficient by taking some time to set these processes up. What you need to outline to clients prior to working with them - Have a streamlined process for sharing information on how you work, payment terms, and more. How to spend more of your day on fulfillment - And how Kaleigh managed to move from spending 40 percent of her day on processes to just 10 percent. The resources she uses to get information - Including courses, Twitter, Facebook groups, and Slack channels. How to choose what to specialize in - Picking your niche can help you demand higher prices. Learn how you can earn more as a freelancer in this episode of the Six Figure Freelancer Audio Course.

Paul Jarvis is a freelance designer, author and creator. He went from a college dropout to creating a job for himself in the 1990s that's been more stable than any corporate career. He's worked with some of the biggest entrepreneurs and companies in the world like Microsoft, Yahoo, Mercedes-Benz, and Warner Music. He helps thousands of freelancers improve their business with his courses "Creative Class", "Chimp Essentials", and his new book "Company of One". In this episode, he talks about: How following up with existing clients can get you more work - It's far easier to get more work from people you've already worked with. How to really easily make it clear to clients which tasks you can help them with - As well as those you don't do. Why you should have freelance friends from related industries - How you can earn more by referring clients to freelancers who do work you don't. What your client spread should look like - Bigger projects may seem like they'll earn you more, but having too few clients can put you in a dangerous situation. How having the mindset of abundance can help you achieve it - Clients want to hire someone who's already busy, not someone who's desperate for work. Learn how you can earn more as a freelancer in this episode of the Six Figure Freelancer Audio Course.

Elaine Luttrull, CPA and Author of Arts and Numbers a financial guide for Arts & Numbers: A Financial Guide for Artists, Writers, Performers, And Other Members of the Creative Class, joins the show to discuss financial literacy for our vocalist community. On this episode we delve into questions like:1.What is the difference between W-2, W-4, and 1099 forms?2. What are standard and itemized deductions? 3. How to keep track of business expenses. 4. How much do I withhold for taxes? The Holistic Voice Podcast is a free resource created by vocalists, for vocalists. We believe a successful singer needs more than just a great voice. Artistic development, mental and physical health, business skills, and career opportunities all contribute to a singer's potential. If you are looking for resources and education on how to navigate life as a vocalist, this podcast is for you. Please write in with your comments! You can find us at our website, www.theholisticvoice.net, and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.We are launching our Patreon site soon! This is a great way for you to interact with this community of vocalists, and it also allows us the flexibility to dedicate more of our time and energy to giving you great content! It will be found at http://www.patreon.com/theholisticvoiceCredits: Interview: Elaine LuttrullMusic: David M. RodgersSupport the show

Paul Jarvis is an author and podcaster for freelancers and entrepreneurs (He's worked for himself for 20 years, so he knows all about lasting businesses). Paul's courses—Creative Class and Chimp Essentials—have been taken by more than 13,564 paying students. His writing has been talked about by everyone from Ashton Kutcher to Arianna Huffington and clients have included, Microsoft, Danielle LaPorte, Kris Carr, Marie Forleo, Alexandra Franzen, Mercedes-Benz, Marie Forleo and Warner Music, to name a few. Paul's ideas and words have been featured in WIRED, Fast Company, Vice, USA Today and more. As a totally random aside, his photography has been seen on the hit ABC tv show, Grey's Anatomy.

On Reality Asserts Itself, Tom Frank says in the world of the wealthy, liberalism is something you do to offset your rapacious behavior in other spheres – with host Paul Jay. This episode was produced on January 2, 2018.

My guest today is creative professional extraordinaire, Paul Jarvis. Paul is founder and launcher of a plethora of online products for creative professionals including Creative Class, Chimp Essentials, Project Prescription, 4 Wordpress Themes and his weekly emails The Sunday Dispatches. Paul also has his own podcast called, The Freelancer, which you 100% should check out because he drops wisdom bombs like they're going out of style on a regular basis. Paul currently resides in the woods of Canada, on an island with his wife Lisa and their gang of pet rats. He rocks cheap beer toques and meditation beads (typically at the same time). He also has way more tattoos than you. (I ripped this little about part from his site so that's how I know he has more tattoos than you.) I stumbled across Paul when a friend of mine recommended I check out his Chimp Essentials MailChimp course which was hands down one of the best courses I've ever taken. The course is on hiatus right now but will be back soon. I'll let you know when it's back because it is great. Just from taking that course I got the sense that: a) Paul really knew what he was talking about b) he genuinely seemed to care about the people he was speaking to c) he seemed like a really awesome person I'd like to talk with. So, I hit him up and he responded and we set up a time to chat and this podcast is the fruit of that (very easy to do) labor. Topics Discussed This Episode Being Honest and Authentics The Value of Introspection The Similarities Between Being a Musician and a Freelancer Business Done Right Being Service The Pitfalls of the Mindset of "Doing Only What You Love" Is Paul Spiritual? What is Spiritual? Creating Things with Purpose Fear and Action Coexisitng Creating Space in Life/Business No Having Expectations Having Clear Intentions and Being Radically Honest The Merits of Veganism In addition to being a creator par excellence Paul is also a musician and I asked him for a couple of music recommendations. At the time he was enjoying Side Data (a Canadian band) and the Kruder and Dorfmeister Sessions Volume 1 (which is one of my favorite mix compilations of all time). Paul also recommended Oliver Burkeman's, "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking". I'm giving away a copy of "The Antidote" for this weeks Synchronicity giveaway. All you need to do to is join the Synchronicity Community and you are automatically entered in the contest. Find Paul on Twitter and be sure to check out his very excellent website. Be sure to subscribe to Synchronicity on iTunes, Stitcher and wherever else fine podcasts live. And of course rate and review and all that jazz. Grazi!

More and more micro-entrepreneurs are using online services like Etsy, Kickstarter, Uber and Lyft to create their own jobs. Welcome to the new DIY economy. This week, New Tech City introduces you to the drivers, the Airbnb hosts and the other entrepreneurs making a living (or supplementing their income) in today's "sharing economy." "We are going through the greatest economic transformation in human history," Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class, tells host Manoush Zomorodi.  According to one recent report, more than 40 percent of us will be freelancers, contractors and temp workers by 2020.