Podcasts about Creativity

With increased AI Adoption, is the most valuable skill for a modern marketer empathy with customers, or is it successfully prompting? Contentful, in partnership with Atlantic Insights, The Atlantic's marketing research division, recently conducted a study of over 425 marketing decision makers including 103 CMOs. This study, “When Machines Make Marketers More Human,” challenges the notion that AI will replace many marketing functions and instead demonstrates how AI can amplify marketers' effectiveness, creativity and impact. Today, we're going to talk about how AI is reshaping the very definition of a modern marketer. We'll explore the shift from simply automating tasks to augmenting human creativity, the rise of the ‘full stack' marketer, and what skills are becoming non-negotiable in an AI-driven world.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Elizabeth Maxson, CMO at Contentful. About Elizabeth Maxson Elizabeth Maxson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Contentful, a content management platform trusted by more than 4,200 companies around the world. Elizabeth brings nearly two decades of integrated marketing leadership to the role and is focused on driving marketing strategies that leverage AI and personalization to help brands deliver personalized and scalable content to their audiences. Prior to Contentful, Elizabeth served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Tableau, a Salesforce company, where she led go-to-market strategy, drove end-to-end marketing initiatives, and spearheaded strategic technology partnerships, launching critical relationships with industry giants such as AWS, Google, Alibaba, Apple, and many others. In addition to her role at Tableau, Elizabeth has also served as the Head of Marketing at Quip, another Salesforce acquisition. She holds a BAA in Facility Management and Marketing from Central Michigan University. ,Yes,This will be completed shortly Elizabeth Maxson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emaxson/ Resources Contentful: contentful.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Palm Springs, Feb 23-26 in Palm Springs, CA. Go here for more details: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Contentful, in partnership with Atlantic Insights, The Atlantic's marketing research division, conducted a new study, When Machines Make Marketers More Human, challenging the notion that AI will replace many marketing functions and instead demonstrates how AI can amplify marketers' effectiveness, creativity and impact. They surveyed 425 marketing decision makers, including 103 CMOs, across industries, company sizes, and regions to show how forward-thinking marketing leaders are incorporating AI into their critical infrastructure. Get the report hereConnect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com  The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1878: Marc Chernoff reveals the subtle but destructive habits that sabotage our creative potential, from perfectionism to fear of judgment. By identifying and overcoming these mental roadblocks, we can unlock deeper self-expression, stronger ideas, and a more fulfilling creative process. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2011/11/27/7-deadly-sins-of-creativity/ Quotes to ponder: "Creativity is not about perfection. It's about exploration and growth." "You can't possibly know what will work beforehand. You have to create your art to find out." "Procrastination is the enemy of success and creative progress." Episode references: The Artist's Way: https://juliacameronlive.com/the-artists-way/ The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfield/dp/1936891026  

Holly Erin Copeland is a former ecologist turned guide to the wild within. Through her work in Inner Rewilding, she helps spiritual seekers, visionaries, and earth-conscious leaders return to the wild intelligence of their being.Rooted in modern non-dual awareness and the wisdom of the body, Holly creates sacred containers for deep healing and remembrance—where frequency, ceremony, somatic attunement, and presence converge. Her work is a love song to those ready to reawaken coherence between body, soul, and Earth.With a background in conservation biology and decades of spiritual practice, Holly blends science and mysticism into a truly integrative path. She is trained in Human Potential Coaching, Neuromeditation, Subtle Energy Meditation, Biofield Tuning, breathwork, Reiki, and ceremonial plant medicine guidance.For more, visit: https://hollycopeland.coAnd Now on Video @ - http://www.youtube.com/@postcardstotheuniverseSend us a textSupport the show Contact me at: postcardstotheuniverse@gmail.com Shout out and follow on IG - @postcardstotheuniverse https://linktr.ee/postcardstotheuniverse Thank you and keep listening for more great shows!

In this episode of Cosmosis, Kelly and Jay sit down with someone who has become a true kindred spirit on their path: Daniel Noah, co-founder of SpectreVision, filmmaker, experiencer, and the creative force behind the new High Strangeness comic series. This conversation moves through the deep waters where creativity, anomalous experience, and vocation meet. Daniel opens up about his lifelong relationship with horror and the supernatural, his unexpected awakening as an experiencer, and how that realization reshaped both his inner world and his creative life. He shares what it meant to come out publicly as an experiencer, the responsibility he now feels to others on the path, and why art—and vulnerability—are central to making sense of the anomalous. Together, Kelly, Jay, and Daniel explore: How SpectreVision grew from an indie genre studio into a multiformat home for creators working at the edges of experience Why paranormal phenomena resist traditional narrative structure—and what that means for artists The surprising synchronicities behind Daniel's work on High Strangeness Creativity as a channel for contact, transmission, and the “central source” John Keel wrote about The emotional reality of being a public experiencer, and the mission that quietly forms around those called into this work Daniel's reflections on SpectreVision's newest film, Rabbit Trap, and its unsettling, initiatory portrait of fairy loreYou'll also hear about Kelly's essay on synchronicity for issue #3 of High Strangeness, the story that changed the trajectory of her entire life, and how collaborative creativity has opened new doors for all three of them. This is one of our most intimate and expansive conversations—an exploration of what happens when artists stop compartmentalizing the anomalous and instead allow it to shape their work, their worldview, and their calling. Music for Cosmosis is by Michael Rubino. The show is brought to you by SpectreVision Radio. Mentioned In This Episode: SpectreVision: https://www.spectrevision.com/ High Strangeness: https://www.onipress.com/news/a3su3wb3ozg1t8irmrufkhju3fcfqr Rabbit Trap: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FMPYV1L6/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Watch Cosmosis: UFOs & A New Reality: https://www.cosmosis.media/ Join the Patreon: https://cosmosiscommunity.com Subscribe to Cosmosis: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cosmosis.Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KnyktIs059pbVdccD020D?si=f3835f36a8cb479d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmosis-formerly-the-ufo-rabbit-hole/id1595590107 Listen to the Cosmosis Soundtrack by Michael Rubino: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Xvs2NAHNbKjfW7hWkjqey?si=pJPPgIPsRZGkZjJh19UULQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cosmosis-ufos-a-new-reality-season-one-original-soundtrack/1788465117 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DS5WY5CB?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_zY05XPzhLhuow5dAgK3g2W9yC TIMESTAMPS 04:52 The Genesis of Specter Vision 09:11 Expanding Beyond Films: New Ventures 11:08 Daniel's Paranormal Experiences 17:39 The Impact of Sharing Paranormal Stories 20:17 The Role of Art in Understanding the Paranormal 30:21 Navigating Public Perception as an Experiencer 37:14 Balancing Creativity and Personal Experiences 42:40 Dinner with a Monk: A Creative Revelation 44:00 The Source of Creativity: Within or Without? 44:19 Powers of 10 and Infinite Perspectives 46:25 Channeling Creativity: Automatic Writing and Beyond 50:30 Specter Vision Network: Supporting Creative Minds 53:22 High Strangeness: The Comic Book Journey 01:00:05 Rabbit Trap: A Genre Film with Depth 01:05:33 Mantis Beings and Synchronicities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an enlightening exploration of purpose-driven leadership as we welcome Andrew Lo, President and CEO of Embark, to the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. Discover how Embark is transforming how families plan, save, and invest in their children's education through innovative initiatives like their new gifting program for Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). This program allows grandparents and others to contribute to a child's education fund during the holidays.Andrew also shares the intricacies of building a purpose-driven, collaborative environment. Discover how Embark measures success through customer satisfaction and trust, and how reinvesting their earnings into educational initiatives supports young entrepreneurs. Andrew's stories of experimentation, resilience, and mental well-being underscore the importance of nurturing a culture where innovation thrives and collective success is prioritized.As we explore the transformative journey of fostering a learning culture, Andrew shares strategies for encouraging lifelong learning and innovation within his organization. From participation in international conferences to hackathons, Embark promotes creativity and problem-solving across all levels. We also address the challenges of maintaining accountability while nurturing a positive organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of empowerment and open communication. With a focus on building resilience and mental well-being, this episode provides valuable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of the modern business landscape, especially in the AI era. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the human connection at the heart of leadership and innovation.What You'll Learn- The heart of purpose-driven leadership- The secrets to collaboration- How to foster a learning culture- Empowering accountability and growth- Why you want to lead with consensus when defining organizational success- Building resilience and mental well-being- Leadership in the digital and AI eraPodcast Timestamps(00:00) - Purpose-Driven Leadership in Education(08:45) – The Qualities of Great Leaders(17:15) – The Secrets to Effective Collaboration(25:49) - Empowering Accountability for Organizational Growth(32:10) - Building Resilience and Mental Well-Being(38:49) – The Motivational Power of a Truly Shared Definition of Success(52:27) - Leadership in the AI EraKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Leading with Purpose, Purpose-Driven Leadership, Innovation, Financial Literacy, Social Impact, Collaboration, Customer Satisfaction, Trust, Corporate Scorecard, Young Entrepreneurs, Learning Culture, Lifelong Learning, Hackathons, Curiosity, Accountability, Empowerment, Organizational Growth, Mental Well-Being, Resilience, Fear of Failure, Burnout, Hybrid Work Environments, Strategic Planning, AI Era, Soft Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Human Connection, CEO Success

Cartoonist Brad Guigar talks about his love/hate relationship with Reddit — and the publishing strategy that's currently delivering Patreon backers that has him loving it again.Today's ShowBrad's Love/Hate Relationship with RedditThe ComicLab Accent ChallengeWorking on Comics at WorkNSFW comic artists on RedditBrad mentioned getting great advice from people doing NSFW comics on Reddit. Here are a few of them.u/GrimDarkDorku/DarlingSnarlu/LeFauxCreuxTakeawaysBoredom can spark creativity and lead to new ideas.Writing on paper during downtime at work is a safe way to create.Avoid using company resources for personal projects to protect your IP.Engaging with readers on Reddit can lead to new opportunities.Consistency in posting is key to building an audience.NSFW content is becoming more accepted on platforms like Reddit.Utilizing hyperlinks in posts can drive traffic to your work.Creating a fourth panel as a stinger can enhance humor in comics.Understanding your audience's feedback is crucial for growth.Experimenting with different formats can lead to new creative avenues.SummaryIn this episode of ComicLab, cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges and strategies of comic creation, particularly focusing on the use of Reddit as a platform for engagement. They explore the ethics of working on personal projects during downtime at work, the acceptance of NSFW content, and the importance of consistency in posting. The episode also features listener interaction, discussing how accents can influence perceptions, and concludes with a challenge from the hosts.   You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

What if getting older could actually make you feel younger and more free? In this solo episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, I share the audio version of my recent Substack essay about why I feel more youthful at 36 than I ever did at 22. The secret is self-acceptance. I talk about the pressure I felt in my early twenties, the urgency that aged me from the inside out, and the healing that helped me finally feel light, calm, and creative again.Youth is not the absence of age. It is the presence of self love. When we stop tying our worth to our achievements and start trusting ourselves, everything opens up. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt behind, struggled with self worth, or been hard on their younger self.You will learn:How self-acceptance can make you feel youngerWhy your twenties often feel stressful and heavyThe difference between disappointment and failureHow pressure and perfectionism age your spiritHow to reconnect with joy and creativityIf you are ready to feel more confident, peaceful, and creatively free, this episode will help you get younger from the inside out.Subscribe to my Substack here:

Summary In this conversation, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the creative and experimental aspects of cooking, particularly focusing on unique roasts that combine various meats. They discuss the idea of a 'Frankenstein roast' and encourage adventurous cooks to embrace the unexpected in their culinary endeavors. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: Adam's Guide to Making a Venison Sirloin Tip Roast Brad Trumbo's Guide to Making a Sous Vide Venison Roast Dustyn Carroll's Recipe for a Slow Cooked Venison Shoulder Roast with Veggies Justin's Guide for Making a Neck Roast in the Slow Cooker Chase Waller's Wine-Braised Antelope Shoulder Roast Recipe Justin's Indigenous-Inspired Recipe for Juniper Braised Arm Roast with Wild Mushrooms and Hominy Justin's Guide to Making the Best Mississippi Pot Roast from Scratch - No Store-Bought Fillers! Justin's Citrus Smoked and Braised Venison Shanks Natalie Auer's Marry-Me Venison Shank Osso Buco Don't Forget New Years! Justin's Hoppin John with Venison Shank Amanda Altman's Venison Wellington Recipe Jeff Benda's Jackalope Wellington Recipe, Made with Pronghorn and Jackrabbit Brandon Dale's Beer Can Smoked Venison Crown Roast Recipe Adam's Guide to Making a Turducken Brandon Dale's Teriyaki Glazed Duck Quincy Milton's Smoked Duck with Apple Maple Mop Sauce Amanda Altman's Spicy Pomegranate Glazed Duck Adam's Guide to Spatchcocking, Dry-Brining, and Roasting a Turkey to Perfection Matt Dollenbacker's Recipe for Smoked Carp Dip Dustyn Carroll's Recipe for Mushroom Stuffed Venison Tenderloin Adam's Recipe for Seared Mallard Breasts with Stewed Plums Danielle Prewet's Dijon Roasted Hungarian Partridges Justin's Wild Turkey Breast Kiev Adam's German Christmas Goose Breast for Two Recipe Justin's Roasted Quail with Corn Bread Stuffing Adam's Beer-Braised Goose Legs on Egg Noodles with Red Cabbage Ben Burgholzer's Pan Roasted Halibut Over Wild Mushroom Risotto Lindsey Bartosh's Venison Steaks with Whiskey Cream Sauce Justin's Seared Duck Breast with Pumpkin Cream Rigatoni Lindsey Bartosh's Pheasant Pumpkin Cornbread Stuffing Gunnar Emberg's Wild Game Sausage Stuffing Adam's Hen of the Woods and Wild Rice Autumn Salad Adam's Baked Wild Mushroom Rice Adam's Baked Black Walnut Brie in Puff Pastry Adam's Guide to Making Your Own Spruce Tip Syrup Brandon Dale's Recipe for Wild Sumac Negronis Takeaways: Culinary experimentation can lead to unique and memorable dishes. Combining different meats can create exciting flavor profiles. Creativity in the kitchen is essential for culinary growth. Not every experiment will succeed, but the journey is valuable. Embracing the unexpected can lead to culinary fame. Beginners should start with simpler recipes before experimenting. The concept of a 'Frankenstein roast' embodies kitchen creativity. Cooking is as much about science as it is about art. Adventurous cooking can inspire others to try new things. Every great chef has had their share of kitchen failures. Keywords: Cooking, culinary experimentation, roast, kitchen science, venison, elk, antelope, caul fat, creativity in cooking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today sassy Meg is back! In today's episode we dive back into how our inner critic really, truly is a liar.

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, host Trent Dunham sits down with Dan Sumpter, Chief Product Officer and creative leader at Dunham+Company, to explore the fascinating world of creativity with a purpose.Together, they dive into the challenges and opportunities of leading creative teams, dispelling myths about creativity, and offering practical insights for those who work with or manage creatives. From understanding the emotional and logical balance in creative work to eliminating waste in the creative process, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to harness creativity to solve problems and drive impact. Tune in to learn how to align creativity with purpose and create work that truly resonates!

100 episodes in, one thing is clear: creativity is still human at its core. For our 100th episode, editor and educator Scott Witthaus returns to reflect on the creative industry, the importance of stepping away, the rise of AI, and why our humanity is still our greatest differentiator. This episode touches on finding clarity and inspiration outside of work, the danger of an “always-on” creative culture, and how AI is changing (not replacing) creative work.This is Brand Story, a podcast celebrating the stories of real people who are making an impact on brands, business, and the world around them. Episodes feature guests from a variety of backgrounds who bring their own unique perspectives to the conversation.Brand Story is created and produced by Gravity Group, a full-service brand and marketing agency, and is hosted by Gravity Group President, Steve Gilman.Links and Information From the Episode Here: gravitygroup.com/podcast/the-creative-reset/Continue the conversation on social:For more of Brand Story, check out our LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitygroupmarketing), where we'll post previews and highlights of shows, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, plus other marketing news you can use.We're also on: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/gravitygroupFacebook — https://www.facebook.com/gravitygroupmarketing(0:00) Mentoring and Industry Insights(2:58) The Importance of Taking Breaks(6:02) Travel and Storytelling(12:33) Mentoring the Next Generation(15:34) AI's Impact on Creativity(18:01) Human Touch in Storytelling(31:12) The Role of AI in Storytelling(37:09) Human Experience Design and Its Importance(41:45) The Inspiration Series: Human Stories in Advertising(48:11) Giving Back: Nonprofits and Community Engagement

In this lighthearted and soulful episode, Candace embraces her inner “Maggie Stewart”—Martha's wild cousin who lets the paint splatter, the cakes flop, and the creativity flow. From her not-so-perfect lemon cake to painting wainscoting around the house, Candace reminds us that life doesn't have to be picture-perfect to be beautiful.As she shares stories of trial, error, and laughter, Candace celebrates the magic of shooting for the moon—even if we land somewhere delightfully unexpected among the stars.

Dani DiPirro is the founder of Positively Present, helping others live positive and present lives through illustrated inspiration. Her latest book, The Story of You. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Success isn't about chasing more — it's about getting closer to your most authentic self and letting that alignment guide your breakthroughs. 2. Creativity is for everyone — Even if you don't think you're "artistic," creative expressions like journaling, cooking, or conversation can unlock self-discovery. 3. Vulnerability is valuable — sharing your inner world isn't weakness—it's how real connection and authentic business growth happen. Check out Dani's website. Watch behind-the-scenes videos of her book creation journey: The Story of You - Positively Present Sponsor HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Freedom Circle - A powerful community of entrepreneurs led by JLD. Are you ready to go from idea to income in 90-days? Visit Freedom-Circle.com to learn more.

Exciting Moon Studio Announcements!It's here! Many Moons 2026 has arrived and is ready to guide your year of magic, manifestation, and healing. Claim your copy HERE and step into the light of the new year!Join us on January 25th from 10AM - 12PM PST for the **The Future Self Workshop** — a powerful, immersive experience from The Moon Studio. In this class, you'll learn how to embody the version of you who already feels grounded, inspired, and in flow. Use code POD18 for 18% off through November 20th.What happens when we let our hearts guide our creativity?In this expansive conversation, Sarah sits down with Xenia Viray - imagination healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst - to explore what it means to create, shapeshift, and live from the heart during these trying times.You'll hear:The archetype of the shapeshifter and how it supports us during collective change.Belonging as a personal and collective wound and how connection and creativity help us heal.The difference between vision and fantasy, and how to know which one you're building from.How to become a vessel for your dreams and why the process often requires grief, honesty, and self-acceptance.The role of the heart as a projector, compass, and source of protection.How Saturn actually supports creatives by offering structure, pacing, and reality-based devotion.Why so many of us feel like we “don't belong”… and how that can be a portal, not a problem.More on Xenia: Xenia Marie Ross Viray (she/they) is an imagination healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst. She is the eldest of three sisters, and her name means kindness to strangers. Born as a brick-and-mortar fashion business, Myths of Creation is a container for experiments, art, writing, and gatherings at the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and meaning-making. Xenia guides spirited innovators who want to bring their natural genius into form. Her offerings include Inner Sanctum, a seasonal kinship club, Create Your Cosmology: a course in owning your authority, Garden of the Imaginal Substack, and an evolving cornucopia of workshops and courses, which you can find at MythsofCreation.com and @mythsofcreation on IG.https://mythsofcreation.com/https://www.instagram.com/mythsofcreation/https://mythsofcreation.substack.com/Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2025 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/collections/all-products-excluding-route/products/many-moons-2025Subscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

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Check out Duktig Brand here: https://www.duktigbrand.com/ MSC Analysis Course (USE CODE: MSCTACTICAL) https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/challenge-page/ecourseanalysis Per Mertesacker joins Gary for a deep dive into youth development, leadership, and the Strong Young Gunners philosophy that drives Arsenal's world-class academy. In this conversation, Per explains how football teaches life, why character is the foundation of performance, and how Arsenal balances high challenge with high care across every age group. From the purity of the foundation phase to creating adaptable modern players, he shares a transparent look at what it takes to build people and players capable of thriving in any environment. We also explore the four-pillar framework used inside the academy, the importance of lifelong learning for both staff and players, and the reality that less than one percent will make it as professionals. Per's perspective is a masterclass for coaches, leaders, and anyone working in player development. Topics include: • Person-first development and daily standards • Strong Young Gunners philosophy • Balancing challenge and care • Foundation phase environment • Creativity, super strengths, and modern player profiles • Staff development and coaching pathways • Managing expectations with parents • Preparing young people for life beyond football • The future of coaching and youth environments

A hilarious, stoned wander through smoke alarms, old drafts, and Mormon boyhood that somehow morphs into Mike and Doug opening up about how music saved their asses. From first songs to personal meltdowns to the magic moments when melodies just “arrive,” this one's a messy, heartfelt love note to friendship and making art together.Want more? Our full archive of 200+ Mormons on Mushrooms episodes — past conversations, stories, and musical adventures — now lives in on Supercast.

Creativity isn't always loud. Sometimes, it's the quiet seasons that bring us home to ourselves again.In this episode, I'm joined by Kelsey Freeman of Kelsey Freeman Photography, and we're diving into what it really looks like to show up online and take care of your creative energy at the same time. We talk about TikTok wins and the reality behind them, how to develop the confidence to post imperfectly, and the burnout that can sneak up when your creativity becomes “content”.Kelsey generously shares how stepping back helped her step forward again with more clarity, healthier boundaries, and content rooted in connection rather than performance.If you've ever felt torn between needing to “be visible” and needing to breathe, this episode is the permission slip you've been waiting for.What's in this episode:[00:00] Kelsey shared how she grew through viral content[02:20] The real-life impact of a post that took off[04:50] Why going “viral” isn't always victory[07:15] Making content on social media that feels like you[09:30] Building confidence on camera even if you feel cringey[14:50] When creativity collapses into burnout[18:40] Boundaries, rest, and coming back to joy[24:10] A pep talk for artists afraid to return after a breakIf you've ever felt torn between visibility and burnout, this conversation will show you a healthier, happier way to show up and be seen.For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://themilkyway.ca/podcast/Grab your spot for the 2025 Online Newborn Retreat!

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Will Hoge has released 13+ albums both independently and on major labels (Atlantic), has been nominated for Grammy, ACM, and CMA awards, and has toured with NEEDTOBREATHE, Jason Isbell, Lisa Loeb, Sugarland, Michelle Branch and others. We talk to Will about the emotional and professional fallout of writing politically charged songs, the role of parenting in shaping artistic courage and empathy, the difference between surviving the industry and making meaningful art, burnout, staying human, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Will HogeRed Wanting BlueEp 21 - Alice GerrardAtlantic RecordsEp 125 - Josh RadnorEp 106 - Wilder Woods/Bear RhineheartEp 123 - Dave HausGarry TallentClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

Blue Sky host Bill Burke first met Scott Nash nearly 30 years ago, when both were working in the cable television business.  In the years since, Scott has gone on to a successful career in publishing, both as an illustrator and an author, and with his wife Nancy co-founded Illustration Institute on a small island in Maine.  In this episode, Scott describes his outgoing, experimental, and optimistic nature and how these traits have led to his remarkable success in publishing, art direction, and non-profit entrepreneurship.     Chapters:   00:00 Introduction & Early Childhood  Scott shares that he moved nine times before second grade, which taught him to make new friends and thrive on connection, fueling his optimism and artistic development.  03:47 Education and Early Career  Scott Nash discusses his education at the Swain School of Design and Cranbrook, an experimental school that shaped his playful approach to design.   09:05 Early Days of Cable TV  Scott highlights how their 'handmade' approach to branding for networks like Nickelodeon, which included assigning the color orange and constantly changing logos, stood out in an industry that traditional executives weren't taking seriously.  14:20 The Flat Stanley Phenomenon  Scott Nash discusses his work illustrating Flat Stanley, a book that became a widespread educational phenomenon due to teachers encouraging kids to create and mail their own Flat Stanley figures.   19:16 Illustrating vs. Writing Own Books  Scott Nash reflects on the differences and joys of illustrating books for other authors, like Flat Stanley, versus writing and illustrating his own works, such as The High Skies Adventures of Blue Jay the Pirate.   23:05 Defining Illustration & Illustration Institute's Founding  Scott Nash defines illustration as 'visual art that enhances a specific narrative,' encompassing comics, graphic novels, and even narrative pottery. He explains how his passion for academia and 'rogue schools' led him to establish the illustration department at Maine College of Art and, later, co-found the Illustration Institute.  31:19 Highlighting Illustrators & Their Impact  Scott Nash shares his love for classic children's book illustrators like Garth Williams, known for Stuart Little and Homer Price, and Robert McCloskey, famous for Make Way for Ducklings. He recounts the emotional and intellectual impact of Illustration Institute's exhibitions, which showcase original works and highlight the often-uncredited illustrators behind beloved stories.  34:27 AI's Impact on Creativity and Authenticity  Scott Nash discusses the cyclical nature of creative trends, noting a shift from highly creative, handmade works in the early days of cable to a more corporate, homogenized phase. He expresses critical optimism about AI, hoping it will spur a countertrend towards more authentic, handmade creations.  39:59 Ethical Concerns and Public Voice in AI  Scott Nash expresses concern about the business-driven rush to implement AI without a clear ethical framework, fearing it could lead to low-quality content and potential harm if not properly regulated.   42:45 Future of Illustration Institute & Closing  Scott Nash details the Illustration Institute's future plans, including developing traveling exhibitions for libraries across the country, such as 'The Great State of Illustration in Maine' and the ambitious 'Illustrious Saurus,' which explores dinosaur depictions from paleontology to fantasy. He emphasizes the institute's mission to highlight illustration's critical rigor and broad appeal, connecting Maine's artistic reach with global themes and sharing his childlike enthusiasm for storytelling. 

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On this one Jared and I sat down with our friend Ryan Teague from Feather and Finch Photography all the way on the Gold Coast of Australia. Ryan is one of those rare photographers who has been wildly “successful” on paper, shooting 120 plus weddings a year, and still had the courage to ask if any of it actually lined up with the life he wanted.We talk about falling in and out of love with photography, what it does to your heart to be a dad to a son with special needs, why surfing every sunrise might be a better business plan than your current workflow, and how much more powerful your work becomes when you stop trying to impress the internet and start trying to really serve the people in front of your lens.If you have ever looked at your own work and thought “this came too easy, is it really worth what I am charging” or felt that quiet little pull to slow down and be more present, this episode is going to hit you in the best way.In this episode we get into:The 120 weddings a year seasonHow Ryan built a fast growing brand on the Gold Coast, what it felt like when the work was almost too easy, and why that started to mess with his sense of value.Falling out of love and finding it againThe honest side of running your own business for years, the seasons where you could not care less about picking up a camera, and the small shifts that brought him back.Rethinking “candid” and “documentary”Ryan talks about how couples use these words, what they actually expect on the wedding day, and how he now has very specific conversations up front so the experience matches the marketing.Empathy first, ego secondWe talk about the difference between being the entertainer at the center of the room and being the quiet presence that makes the room feel safe, and why he is willing to sacrifice a perfect frame if it means his couple stays grounded.Meditative portraits and quiet framesHow music, stillness, and silence shape the way Ryan shoots portraits, why he chases “quiet” images, and what it looks like to invite a couple into a slower, more intentional moment on their wedding day.Parenting, disability, and a very different true northRyan shares how being a dad to a ten year old with cerebral palsy and autism has completely changed his priorities and made it very hard to care about the little vanity games we all get sucked into in this industry.Designing a slower life on purposeSunrise surf sessions, short office days, training, and building a rhythm that actually supports his health and his family instead of constantly demanding more from them.Aftercast preview inside PHOTOCOIn the Aftercast for members we dig into the actual questions Ryan asks his couples, how he prepares them for a more meditative experience, and how he is thinking about storytelling over an entire wedding day as his style shifts.Listen to more episodes and read the show notesPhotographic Collective Podcast homehttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/podcastJoin PHOTOCO and get the Aftercast with RyanPhotographic Collective membership and training platformhttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photoLearn more about the Photographic Collective communityhttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photographic-collectiveFeather and Finch Photographyhttps://www.featherandfinchphotography.com.auFeather and Finch on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/featherandfinchphotographyMiles Witt BoyerWebsitehttps://www.mileswittboyer.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mileswittboyerJared Mark FincherWebsitehttps://www.jaredmarkfincher.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jaredmarkfincherIf you are new around here, the Photographic Collective Podcast is basically Jared and me sitting down with people we really respect and pulling on the threads that actually matter. Creativity, business, family, burnout, ego, money, all of it.PHOTOCO membership and Aftercast accesshttps://www.mileswittboyer.com/photo

Creativity, craftsmanship, and community all take center stage in this hands-on episode at Tire City Potters. We sit down with founder and Augusta University alum Shishir Chokshi to learn how his journey from AU led to building a beloved local arts studio. He shares insights on pottery as both a business and a creative outlet for the community. In the second segment, we jump behind the wheel—literally—as we try our hand at making AU-themed pottery with Shishir guiding us along the way.Learn more about Tire City Potters: https://www.tcpotters.com

This week on Swimming with Allocators, Jay Rongjie Wang, Founder and CEO of Primitiva Global, shares her journey from her pioneering upbringing shaped by her mother's tech entrepreneurship to becoming a leading venture investor bridging Silicon Valley, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Jay discusses the importance of authenticity and “congruence” in investment decisions, her “impossible triangle” theory for evaluating AI opportunities, and cross-border fundraising strategies. Listeners will gain actionable insight into aligning personal strengths with business practices, understanding global LP/GP dynamics, and balancing boundless curiosity with focused execution in the rapidly evolving world of tech and venture capital. Also, don't miss our insider segment as Idan Netser and Jason Kropp from Sidley discuss key tax incentives for venture funds, including carried interest treatment and Qualified Small Business Stock benefits, as well as recent FDA regulatory changes impacting biotech and medtech startups, offering timely guidance for VC investors and founders.Highlights from this week's conversation include: Welcoming Jay to the Episode (0:22) Impact of Parenting on Risk, Creativity, and Early Career Choices (5:24) Lessons Learned from Running Community Website: Career Preparation (7:17) Discussion of Gender Dynamics, Over-Preparation, and Confidence (10:00) Traits for Successful Fund Managers: Concept of Congruence (11:38) Practical Framework for Identifying "Winner Energy" and Reference Checks (17:55) Consistency in Feedback About GPs (21:46) Regulatory Topics: Carried Interest, Tax, and FDA Insights (23:54) Energy Management, Executive Capacity, and Inner Focus (28:48) Impossible Triangle Theory on AI Progress and Investment Filtering (30:27) Applying the Theory: GPU and Data Center Investments (36:06) Fundraising Successes Outside the US and Motivations of International LPs (39:09) Balancing Curiosity with Focus for Investors (41:20) Personal Advice on Career Methodology and Venn Diagram Specialization (44:24) Final Thoughts and Takeaways (45:15) Primitiva Global is a family office and investment platform operating across Silicon Valley and Hong Kong. Primitiva backs first-check venture managers and invests in companies expanding the frontiers of artificial intelligence, deep technology, and global innovation. The firm combines deep research, top-down analysis, and hands-on partnership to support the next generation of builders and allocators. Learn more at www.primitivaglobal.com Sidley Austin LLP is a premier global law firm with a dedicated Venture Funds practice, advising top venture capital firms, institutional investors, and private equity sponsors on fund formation, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. With deep expertise across private markets, Sidley provides strategic legal counsel to help funds scale effectively. Learn more at sidley.com. Swimming with Allocators is a podcast that dives into the intriguing world of Venture Capital from an LP (Limited Partner) perspective. Hosts Alexa Binns and Earnest Sweat are seasoned professionals who have donned various hats in the VC ecosystem. Each episode, we explore where the future opportunities lie in the VC landscape with insights from top LPs on their investment strategies and industry experts shedding light on emerging trends and technologies.  The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this podcast are for general informational purposes only.

What Reality Is Made Of?To ask what reality is made of is to step beyond materialist assumptions. The traditional view insists that matter is the bedrock of existence. Yet evidence from quantum pioneers, neuroscientists, and mystics points elsewhere: reality is vibration, energy, and non‑local consciousness.At the foundation of this worldview is light. Across science and theology, light is described as the universe's premier information bearer. In creation myths, it is the first act of differentiation from the void, the symbol of revelation and truth. In physics, light confronts us with paradox: both wave and particle, continuous and discrete. This duality mirrors the divine—immanent and transcendent—suggesting paradox itself is the signature of ultimate reality.From this paradox flows a radical implication: matter is not solid. What we perceive as particles are localized vibrations, excitations in an underlying quantum field. Imagine the universe as a vast, calm ocean. A ripple upon its surface is what we call a particle. When the energy dissipates, the ripple folds back into the ocean. Solidity is not inherent but an interaction with the Higgs field, a kind of cosmic molasses. The field is primary; the particle is secondary.This vibrational worldview was the bedrock of Nikola Tesla's genius. His famous dictum—“think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration”—was practical insight. Tesla saw the brain as a receiver, consciousness as resonance, and knowledge as something tuned into rather than generated. His experiments with wireless energy showed that aligning with the Earth's natural frequency, the Schumann resonance, amplified power dramatically. If technology can be amplified by resonance, what happens when consciousness itself aligns with the universe's frequency?Here the ancient concept of the Akashic Records becomes relevant. Akasha, Sanskrit for “ether” or “space,” refers to a universal field of consciousness containing all information—past, present, and future. Like a Wi‑Fi network, it is invisible, non‑local, and accessible to any consciousness tuned to the right frequency. Examples abound: Ramanujan receiving advanced mathematical theorems in visions; Baba Vanga perceiving entire lifetimes at once; near‑death experiencers reporting veridical knowledge when the brain was clinically offline. These cases suggest the brain is not a generator of consciousness but a filter, collapsing infinite information into manageable local experience.The pineal gland emerges as a key interface. Revered across cultures as the “seat of the soul,” it produces dimethyltryptamine (DMT), the so‑called spirit molecule. At death, it may flood the brain, loosening the filter and enabling consciousness to decohere from the body. Meditation, meanwhile, alters brainwave frequencies—theta and gamma states correlate with expanded awareness and coherence. Quantum theories suggest that when brains achieve coherence, they may even entangle, enabling non‑local information transfer.The ultimate synthesis is cosmopsychism: the idea that cosmic consciousness is the sole ontological primitive. Individual selves are dissociated alters of this vast mind, localized perspectives within a unified field. Creativity, then, is not purely internal but a non‑local download. Ideas are living entities seeking human collaborators. Savant syndrome further illustrates this: sudden, untrained genius suggests the removal of inhibitory filters, allowing direct access to dormant fields of knowledge.Reality, then, is not inert matter but a living vibrational field. Consciousness is the field itself, filtered through the brain. To participate in reality is to tune—to align with frequencies of truth, coherence, and creativity. Tesla's insight was correct: the secrets of the universe are found in energy, frequency, and vibration.Grant Cameron Websitewww.presidentialufo.org

Send us a textDiscover the enchanting world of children's book illustration with Stephen Macquignon, as we explore unexpected connections between scientific thinking, whimsy, and transitioning from comics and animation to crafting magical picture books with watercolor and pencil. Join us for a journey that blends creativity, connection, and the delightful adventures of Oliver the Octopus.Summary:In this episode, Dr. Diane invites listeners to explore the whimsical journey of Stephen Macquignon, a celebrated children's book illustrator. From his early aspirations in comic book art to illustrating over eleven captivating picture books, Stephen shares his love for traditional art tools amidst a digital world. Gain insight into his creative process and hear about his latest project featuring Oliver, an adventurous octopus with a charming tale.Together, we discuss the parallels between art and science, emphasizing the joys of experimentation and revision. We share anecdotes about the late great Tomie dePaola and explore the many ways no one works in a vacuum. This episode celebrates the power of connection, creativity, and shared joy through art.Timestamps:0:00:03: Adventures in Learning with Stephen Macquignon0:04:48: Putting the whimsy in whimsical illustrations0:07:29: Debts of gratitude to Tomie dePaola0:11:22:   No one works in a vacuum0:14:31:  Connecting the Creative Process to STEM Thinking and Play0:19:47:  A Question of HopeLinks:Stephen Mcquignon's WebsiteFollow Stephen on Instagram and LinkedIn#ChildrensBooks #Illustration #StephenMacquignon, #OliverTheOctopus #ArtisticJourney #TraditionalArt #Podcast #Creativity #Connection #WatercolorArt #PictureBooks #ComicsToBooks #ArtAndScience #PlayfulResearch #FamilyConnections #DrDianePodcast #EmpathyInAction #LearningThroughPlay #AdventuresinLearningSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

What if celebration isn't something “extra,” but something essential to living a meaningful, connected life?  If you're like me, I'm always looking for reasons to celebrate and enjoy life.   In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, I sit down with Dr. R. Jon McGee—anthropologist, author, and longtime Texas State University professor—at the Live Oak Podcast Studio to explore the topic of celebration. For more than forty years, Dr. McGee lived with and learned from Maya communities in southern Mexico. He explained how rituals create order in chaotic times and help people navigate change.Inside Maya Ritual LifeProfessor McGee takes us inside ceremonies shaped by rainforest ecosystems and centuries of tradition—incense drifting prayers spoken in a distinct ritual voicebalché, a fermented mead used to open a sacred, altered stateHe reveals how metaphors woven into healing incantations—birds, winds, heat, and fever—carry cultural memory and symbolic meaning. Why Rituals Matter in Our Everyday LivesFrom Christmas and communion to Thanksgiving tables and graduation, Professor McGee helps us see how our own traditions carry histories and stories forward. These familiar symbols—colors, foods, candles, music—are  anchors that help us mark time and feel connected.How to Bring More Celebration Into Your LifeIf you're craving more meaning, we discuss some practical ways to create moments of celebration:Gather the people who matter mostChoose symbols your group already lovesEngage all five sensesMake space for recognition and storytellingKeep it small—simple gestures can make a big differenceHow do you celebrate? I'd love to hear.If you enjoyed this episode subscribe, share with a friend who might need to celebrate more often, and leave a review.   Tell me the one ritual you'd never give up.Learn more about Dr. R. Jon McGee here.Recorded at Live Oak Studios on the campus of Texas State University.Hi Friend - Thanks for listening! Check out my TEDx talk. Why you should take action - then figure it out.

Anne Cushman explores how mindfulness and creativity feed each other through guided practices, research insights, and lived stories. We trade perfection for presence, play with color and movement, and learn to follow the thread of aliveness into honest work.• opening space through breath and softening• honoring life as inherently creative• reconciling the teacher and the artist selves• lessons from Spirit Rock creativity retreats• research on focus, divergence and resilience• embodiment as the foundation for art• quick sensory writing to prime awareness• emotions as fuel and material for making• movement meditation to trust inner impulse• lowering standards to escape perfectionism• visiting scary edges with care and consent• mandala drawing practice within a circle• “I am” free writing to outrun the critic• process over product as a creative ethicFind her at AnneCushman.com. She oftens lead half day and day longs online, which combine meditation and creative writing and movementSupport the showCertify To Teach Mindfulness & Meditation Since 2015, we've trained over 2,000 people to teach mindfulness in healthcare, business, education, yoga, sports teams, and the U.S. Government. ⁠⁠⁠⁠MindfulnessExercises.com/certify⁠⁠⁠⁠ Certify At Your Own Pace: Just complete 40 hours of self-paced meditation + online workbook completion with lifetime access to personalized support. Deepen Your Own Mindful Presence: Whatever your starting place is, we will help you deepen your own embodied, experiential understanding. Teach With Integrity & Authenticity: We help you find your unique voice to make mindfulness relevant and practical for your own students or clients. Receive International Accreditation: Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, international healthcare centers, coaching schools, and the U.S. Government. Boost Your Career: Use our templates to quickly form your own paid mindfulness courses, workshops, keynotes or coaching packages. ⁠⁠⁠⁠MindfulnessExercises.com/certify⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with Jordana Pomeroy, the director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art. An art historian, author, and curator, Jordana started at the Currier in September 2024.In this episode, we'll chat about Jordana's career at the Museum of Modern Art, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and more. Jordana shares what brought her to New Hampshire (spoiler alert: it was the Currier!) and how she thinks about the future of the Currier. We'll also chat about Jordana's book, the young adult novel titled Daring: The Life and Art of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun.Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord. Creative Guts recently moved our newsletter to Substack, and you can find us at creativegutspod.substack.com. If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

NY Daily News, Mamdani plan to scale back NYC gifted and talented program reignites simmering controversy, https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/10/04/mamdani-plan-to-scale-back-nyc-gifted-and-talented-program-reignites-simmering-controversy/ andJames Borland, Gifted Education Without Gifted Childre. https://assets.cambridge.org/97805215/47307/excerpt/, 9780521547307_excerpt.pdfRenzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Developmenthttps://gifted.uconn.edu/schoolwide-enrichment-model/ https://gifted.uconn.edu/schoolwide-enrichment-model/Jennifer Berkshire's books, The Education Wars and Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door: The Dismantling of Public Education and the Future of School , https://www.amazon.com/Education-Wars-Citizens-Defense-Manual/dp/1620978547/ and https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Schoolhouse-Door-Dismantling-Education/dp/1620977958/ref=sr_1_1Jennifer Berkshire, Education Helped Power the Blue Wave, https://educationwars.substack.com/p/education-helped-power-the-blue-waveLaura Pappano, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education, https://www.amazon.com/School-Moms-Activism-Partisan-Education/dp/0807012661Laura Pappano, At Moms for Liberty summit, parents urged to turn their grievances into lawsuits, https://hechingerreport.org/at-moms-for-liberty-summit-parents-urged-to-turn-their-grievances-into-lawsuits/Jake Zuckerman, Culture warriors lost school board races all around Ohio, https://signalohio.org/culture-warriors-lost-school-board-races-all-around-ohio/David Pepper, Lesson: People Don't Want Crazy on their School Boards, https://davidpepper.substack.com/p/lesson-people-dont-want-crazy-on?r=g8fo&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=trueArne Duncan, America is in an ‘education depression.' This solution is a no-brainer, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/11/03/democrats-education-tax-credit-duncan/Jessica Seaman, Colorado teacher unions ride blue wave to victory in school board races, https://www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/colorado-teacher-union-school-board-elections/Jenny Brundin, Supporters of Propositions MM and LL declare victory, https://www.cpr.org/2025/11/04/proposition-ll-mm-funding-free-school-meals-results/Scotus Blog, Mahmoud v. Taylor https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/case-files/mahmoud-v-taylor/Maggie Scales, Lexington parent sues district over lessons that “normalize LGBTQ relationships” , https://lexobserver.org/2025/11/07/lexington-parent-sues-district-for-burdening-childs-religious-upbringing/

What if the scariest threat we face isn't some monster outside—but the quiet, invisible loss of our own power to act?In a world wired to exploit our fear, reclaiming our agency has never been more urgent—or more human. This episode dives deep into how fear hijacks our brains, and how imagination and creativity can reconnect us to each other and to our own capacity for action. If you're feeling overwhelmed, this is the grounding message you need.Discover why making things—from pots to poems—can literally rewire your brain and restore hope.Learn how shared creativity offers an ancient antidote to the MAGA Fear Machine.Hear why artists and makers are uniquely positioned to help shift us from panic to possibility.Join us as we explore how reclaiming your creative spark can tip the balance from fear to agency—one act of making at a time.Notable Mentions Events / Concepts Fight–Flight–Freeze Response – The brain's survival-based reaction to fear, narrowing our thinking and heightening stress responses.The Deep State – Used here as a metaphor for politically charged fear narratives in American culture.Zombie Apocalypse – A metaphor representing panic-driven narratives that fuel division and fear.Neuroplasticity – The brain's ability to rewire itself in response to experiences like storytelling and making art.2. Organizations· The Center for the Study of Art & Community – Producer of Art is Change, the center supports artists and cultural workers in community transformation.Art is Change (Podcast) – A series focused on how arts and imagination intersect with democracy, agency, and resistance.Freesound.org – A collaborative sound library providing many of the podcast's creative sound effects.3. Publications / Knowledge Resources· Neuroscience of Creativity & Agency – Explains how artistic practice stimulates brain function and fosters resilience.The Amygdala – The brain's emotional alarm center, highlighted as central to how fear takes hold in the episode.The Prefrontal Cortex – The reasoning part of the brain that gets suppressed under fear-based conditions.Evolutionary Cooperation & Collective Creativity – Scientific support for the idea that group...

Somewhere along the way, we stopped having hobbies… and honestly, it's making us depressed. Between burnout, money-making, doom-scrolling, and constantly trying to be “productive,” most people don't do anything just for joy anymore. We're disconnected from ourselves, our creativity, and from each other.It's time to rekindle our sense of play and curiosity. So in today's episode, we're breaking down why hobbies are essential for your happiness, confidence, and emotional well-being, and how finding a hobby you love can reduce loneliness, boost your mood, increase creativity, and bring FUN back into your life. Because your whole personality shouldn't be work and TikTok.If you've been feeling disconnected, bored, or stuck in autopilot, tune in to learn how hobbies can help energize you and break up the monotony of adulthood.In this episode, we cover:• Why adults have lost the joy of hobbies • The science: how hobbies act as a natural antidepressant and reduce anxiety, burnout & loneliness• Why hobbies boost self-esteem and confidence• The link between popular hobbies and nervous system regulation• Why “wasting time” is actually good for your brain• How to choose a hobby based on what you loved as a kid• The ultimate list of hobbies for every style of activity• The difference between Type 1 fun vs. Type 2 fun• How hobbies help you connect with friends & build communityHobby Ideas Mentioned in This Episode:Tennis, pickleball, hiking, gardening, rock climbing, weightlifting, walking clubs, horseback riding, volunteering with animals.Pottery, calligraphy, painting/drawing, photography, crocheting, collaging, baking, singing and choirs, learning an instrument.Cold plunging, meditation, yoga, reading + book clubs, puzzles, Mahjong, chess, learning a new language, deep-diving a niche interest for fun.For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux examines the philosophical implications of postmodernism, particularly its rejection of objective truth and the resulting moral relativism. He discusses the concept of "hallucination" in artificial intelligence as a metaphor for balancing creativity and utility. By critiquing the decline of rational thought, Stefan highlights its impact on contemporary societal debates, especially regarding race and gender. He warns that without universal moral principles and rational discourse, society risks falling into chaos, emphasizing the need for a return to objective standards.SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In this episode, Angus Fletcher explains why the human brain doesn't work like a computer and why our deepest strengths come not from logic or data processing but from imagination, emotion, and the ability to invent new futures. Drawing on neuroscience, Shakespeare, evolutionary biology, and his work with U.S. Army Special Operations, Fletcher shows how storytelling is the brain's oldest "technology," why intelligence is rooted in action rather than analysis, and what most people get wrong about creativity and common sense. Angus Fletcher is a professor of story science at Ohio State's Project Narrative, the world's leading academic think tank dedicated to understanding how stories work. He earned his PhD from Yale, conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford, and in 2023 received the U.S. Army's Commendation Medal for his groundbreaking work with Army Special Operations on primal intelligence. He has also written screenplays for major Hollywood studios and networks. His new book is Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know.

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with entrepreneur and Outdoor Voices founder, Ty Haney, to unpack her unconventional path from Boulder athlete to building one of the most influential activewear brands of the last decade. Ty shares how her early frustration with performance-only athletic wear sparked the idea for Outdoor Voices, the scrappy early days of community events and recreational movement, and what it was really like scaling the business to $100M as a first-time founder. We dive into the realities of fast growth—from hiring the right people to navigating growing pains—as well as the emotional complexity of leaving the company she built and later returning under new constraints. Ty also opens up about launching TYB, her community-commerce platform now powering loyalty for 250 brands, how she balances running multiple ventures, and the one thing she refuses to compromise on no matter what: excellent product. Insightful, candid, and packed with lessons on community-led growth, founder resilience, and staying immersed in your craft, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone building a brand, leading a team, or redefining what it means to “try your best.” Enjoy!To connect with Tyler Haney on Instagram, click HERE.To check out TyB on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Outdoor Voices, click HERE.To check out Joggy Energy, 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.Go to curology.com/dreambigger to get your first bottle of DayPrime for FREE when you subscribe, all you need to pay is $5.45 shipping and handling. It's currently the BON CHARGE Holiday Sale so you can save a massive 25% off. Just head to boncharge.com and save 25% off code will be automatically added to your order. The sale will end on 31st December 2025, so hurry and don't miss this massive chance to save big on your favorite BON CHARGE products. Shopify.com/dreambiggerFor a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/DREAMBIGGER – to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift!Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code DREAMBIGGER at https://branchbasics.com/DREABIGGER #branchbasicspodGet $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambigger 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 the parts of you you've been quieting are actually the keys to your next chapter? In today's episode of The Healing + Human Potential Podcast, we're exploring what happens when your soul starts nudging you toward a truer, more authentic version of yourself – even when the world expects you to stay the same. If you've ever felt the tension between who you used to be and who you're becoming, this conversation will give you the tools and the courage to take your next step. We dive into the subconscious blocks that keep you repeating old patterns, how to recognize when a cycle has expired, and what it really takes to break generational conditioning so you can live a life that feels aligned, creative, and true. You'll learn how to reparent the parts of you that were never modeled self-trust, how to turn rock bottom moments into initiations, and how to actually listen to the wisdom inside your body so you can move toward the life you're meant to create. Joining us is Olivia Amitrano – whose work bridges music, wellness, and storytelling – and whose journey will remind you that you're allowed to evolve, to shift paths, to let go of old identities, and to become someone both old and brand new. Episode Chapters:  0:00 · Trailer + Intro 1:20 · Feeling the Call to Evolve 2:00 · Olivia's Butterfly Effect Story 3:22 · From Music to Chronic Illness 4:10 · When Western Medicine Isn't Enough 5:00 · Discovering Chinese Medicine 5:40 · Building an Herbal Wellness Brand 6:20 · The Soul Nudge Back to Music 7:20 · Honoring Creative Identity Shifts 8:15 · Inner Child Work & Parts Integration 9:43 · Procrastination as Inner Wisdom 11:21 · Turning Rock Bottom Into Initiation 12:39 · How Meaning-Making Creates Momentum 14:44 · Radical Acceptance (vs. Avoidance) 16:58 · Sponsor: Institute for Coaching Mastery 19:13 · Breaking Family + Generational Cycles 21:32 · Seeing Our Parents Through New Eyes 23:45 · The Moment Forgiveness Landed 25:46 · Why Anger Is Part of Healing 26:36 · Tracking Patterns in Your Lineage 28:45 · The Power of Knowing Their Stories 30:05 · Reparenting Yourself in Practice 31:55 · Dopamine, Discipline & Hard Things 34:03 · Small Promises & Self-Trust 35:32 · Reparenting Through Food & Pleasure 37:30 · Alyssa's Emotional Eating Process 38:46 · How Inner Work Heals the Body 40:33 · Hearing Your True Inner Voice 42:18 · Regulating the Nervous System 44:11 · Creativity, Expression & Being in Your Body 46:10 · Where to Begin With Self-Connection 48:14 · Breakfast & Self-Respect (The First Shift) 49:19 · Shedding Old Identities 52:17 · Outgrowing Who You Were 53:02 · Loving the Performer Part 55:06 · Accepting All Parts of You 56:40 · Inner Child + Manager Dialogue 59:08 · Letting Your Parts Collaborate 59:50 · Following the Call (Even When Scared) 1:01:35 · Choices Our Ancestors Never Had 1:02:49 · Closing & Staying Connected === Have you watched our episode with Dr. Martha Beck on How To Use Your Pain To Awaken? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gjK95rzGY60 ====   

“You have to be able to go for it, and you never know what can come from it.” — Wayne Friedman In this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts and her dad, Wayne, sit down with Priscilla Mensah a creative visionary who transformed her career from web development to soap making, content creation, and TV pitching. Priscilla opens up about her bold journey to develop and pitch her dream travel show about global soap-making traditions, motherhood, and cultural storytelling. She shares how she turned a personal passion into a compelling TV concept blending craftsmanship, culture, community impact, and adventure.

This week, Jen teaches Pete her framework of six points of focus, to help grow your career towards your goals.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about focus in relationship to:Artistry and Inspiration.Industry Knowledge.Marketing.Mindset.Network Building.Skill and Craft.To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

This episode continues the practical series on the Inner Villain system by breaking down how to communicate with each villain type. Kristina and Anna pull from real life, therapy, and relationship work to translate a complex shadow-work system into clear tools you can use with partners, friends, coworkers, and family.Before the communication section, the episode also covers:• Purpose vs meaning• Why your purpose isn't defined by you• How creation works when it's not about control• A new metaphor for the 9 Villains as phases in the lifecycle of a flowering plant• Why people “get stuck” in certain villain phases• What it means to grow in order vs out of orderEPISODE BREAKDOWN00:00 — Opening & Check-InKristina and Anna reconnect after a break from recording.They talk somatic healing, practical implementation struggles, and the tension between “etheric narrative work” and real-life applicability.05:00 — Purpose vs MeaningAnna shares insights from her Kabbalah class:• Meaning is personal interpretation.• Purpose is assigned externally (source, God, universe).• You don't get to define your purpose. Others and life events reveal it.Kristina connects this to Viktor Frankl, creation without attachment, and Buckminster Fuller's idea that purpose arrives at a perpendicular angle to your intentions.13:00 — BREAKTHROUGH DREAM: The 9 Villains as the Life Cycle of a Flowering PlantKristina shares a liminal-space dream that reframed the entire Villain System through the natural growth stages of a plant.A concise map:Obedient Critic — Seed. Rules, inherited limitations, instruction set.Vengeful Martyr — Cotyledon (baby leaves). Self-generated energy. Doing everything alone.Vain Controller — True leaves + root establishment. Channels, resources, trust.Eternal Child — Explosive growth, abundance, chaos.Evasive Expert — Balancing inputs. Regulating water/light.Divisive Immortal — Flowering. Death, risk, community, cross-pollination.Hungry Shapeshifter — Seed production. Creativity, potentiality.Righteous Bully — Seed release. Letting go. Not controlling outcomes.Invisible Destroyer — Desiccation / return to soil. Crone, surrender, dissolution.Use it to locate yourself. If you're “stuck,” look at the developmental stage you skipped.41:53 — PRACTICAL SECTION: COMMUNICATING WITH EACH VILLAINThis is the part listeners asked for. Clear, real-world communication strategies, conflict prevention tools, and repair patterns for each villain.1. The Obedient Critic (OC)Rule-set oriented, easily offended, perfectionistic, rigid.Preventive strategies:• Exchange rule-sets explicitly. Ask: “What does X mean to you?”• Agree on shared relationship rules or a “contract.”• Avoid assuming your interpretation matches theirs.• Overshare context up front to avoid catastrophic misinterpretation.During conflict:• Use permissive, soft entry language: “Could we try…?” “Maybe we consider…?”• Validate their meaning first: “I see how in your world this means X.”• Never say “You're wrong.” Reframe instead: “In my world, this means something different.”2. The Vengeful Martyr (VM)Energy-banker, does everything alone, keeps score, collapses into exhaustion.Preventive strategies:• Do not exploit their over-functioning.• Build real competence in the areas they normally shoulder alone.• Remove responsibility from them physically (take the kids out of the house, run point on meals, etc.).• Combine gratitude + competent action.During conflict / meltdown:• Open with: “I'm sorry I hurt your feelings.”• Listen. Don't defend. Don't reason.• Offer immediate relief from responsibility.• After they calm: reduce the systemic over-responsibility that created the blowup.3. The Vain Controller (VC)Status-driven, work-driven, image-driven, terrified of betrayal.Preventive strategies:• Avoid competition or one-upping.• Celebrate small vulnerability when they offer it.• Keep your promises. No exceptions.• Reward their hard work in tangible, visible ways.During conflict:• Acknowledge the breach directly: “I recognize I broke a promise here.”• Use “I will work harder” language.• Outline concrete steps you will take to restore trust.• Don't joke about their insecurities. They will not take it well.4. The Eternal Child (EC)Dream-logic, confabulation, entitlement, dramatic swings.Preventive strategies:• Set clear expectations + consequences. Consistency matters more than anything.• Bring in practicality without shaming their dream-side:“I love your vision. Let's anchor it with two practical steps.”• Give them structure, timelines, and follow-through.During conflict / tantrum:• Do not debate their story. It won't land.• Provide grounding: “I'm here. I'm not abandoning you.”• Hold consistent consequences afterward.• If they escalate to destructive behavior: remove yourself and hold the boundary firmly.ClosingNext week: Part 3, continuing through the remaining villains (Evasive Expert → Invisible Destroyer) with more scripts, tools, and examples.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrea Jordan — Creativity, Courage, and Building Human-Centered AI Episode Summary: In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason sits down with Andrea Jordan, Founder & CEO of Empathium, an AI-powered platform focused on helping people strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, and connection through role-play, self-awareness tools, and human-centered design. Andrea shares her journey as a parent, founder, and creative problem-solver and the unique path that led her from writing and imagination-filled childhood days to becoming a leader in Seattle's fast-growing AI community. She breaks down how she built her platform in just three days, how community shaped her entrepreneurial path, and why courage is a skill you build, not something you're born with.  The conversation covers her panel at Seattle AI Week, her experience winning pitch competitions, the incubator she joined (C619), and the systemic challenges she sees in healthcare, training, burnout, and tech accessibility. Andrea also gives a live demo of her personalized communication and self-awareness platform and explains how role-play, scenario training, and micro-learning can help people navigate everything from crisis de-escalation to tough family conversations.  This episode is packed with insights on AI, empathy, leadership, burnout, resilience, and the power of showing up as your full self especially when you're the "only one in the room." Topics Discussed: • How Andrea balances parenting, creativity, and building a startup • Why courage is a skill, not a personality trait • The origins of Empathium and the inspiration behind TEND • Using AI to build empathy, not replace it • The power of micro-learning and real-time scenario practice • What Andrea learned from Seattle AI Week and winning multiple pitch competitions • Navigating burnout vs. moral injury  • The importance of community for founders especially women and Black founders  • Her experience joining an incubator  • How AI tools can transform healthcare, training, and communication  • The emotional reality of being a founder and decision-maker • Why emotional connection is at the center of all human work • Advice for anyone who's the "only one" in a room or industry • Why authenticity beats assimilation in the startup world Support CavnessHR and Help Us Build the Future of Small Business HR CavnessHR is building an AI-native HR system specifically for small businesses with 49 or fewer employees combining automation with a dedicated HR Business Partner to save time, reduce risk, and make HR actually work.  If you believe small businesses deserve better, here's how you can get involved:  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see the people around you—your teammates, your friends, your spouse, your children—absolutely thriving?   Today's guest is Bradley Rapier. Bradley is an award-winning, Emmy-nominated choreographer with over three decades of experience in dance, production and leading teams and talent from Hollywood to Broadway.  Whether dance and choreography is your thing or not, what Bradley teaches in this conversation with GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft is what happens when people feel engaged and connected, and how we as leaders can facilitate that engagement.   So, whether you're leading your teenage children, a creative group, or you're simply part of a group of friends, when people deeply feel that they are a part of something, everything changes: productivity, creativity and well-being soar.  Bradley calls it, "stepping into the Circle," and everyone is invited.

In this profound episode, Meghan Farner and McKenna Woolley explore sacred sexuality—how pleasure, creativity, and divine connection are intertwined. They discuss healing sexual shame, restoring feminine energy, and finding God through embodiment, love, and conscious partnership.

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Is our education system stifling creativity by sticking to labels and standardized solutions—or can we truly unleash the creative potential of every student and teacher? In this dynamic debrief episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Dr. Matthew Warwood and Dr. Cindy Burnett reflect on three thought-provoking interviews covering the future of gifted education, repurposing technology for creative teaching, and preparing students for the future of work. They revisit Dr. Catherine Little's insights around needs-based approaches in gifted education, emphasizing the importance of individualized learning rather than labeling, and discuss how this philosophy could be applied from K-12 through university. The conversation also addresses the challenge of balancing student interests with exposure to diverse domains, questioning when and how schools should encourage specialization versus broad exploration. The hosts then pivot to their discussion with Dr. Punya Mishra about technology's evolving role in the classroom, highlighting the necessity for teacher creativity and agency when integrating new tools like AI, and noting the potential drawbacks of overly prescriptive tech solutions. Wrapping up with takeaways from Dr. Ronnie Reiter Palman, they delve into the nuances of creative problem solving in an AI-influenced world—exploring how AI often produces “middle of the road” ideas and how educators must coach students to develop and recognize genuinely creative solutions. Don't miss this lively conversation packed with practical strategies, critical reflections, and insights into creativity, technology, and gifted education's future. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite platform and sign up for our Extra Fuel newsletter for more resources and inspiration. Visit FuelingCreativityPodcast.com for more information or email us at questions@fuelingcreativitypodcast.com.

What if the very thing you're trying to attract is being secretly blocked by your own energy? In this episode, Gabby reveals the missing piece in your manifestation practice. She explains that the biggest block isn't your effort; it's the hidden, subconscious belief that you're not worthy of your desires.Gabby guides you through her proven, 5-minute EFT (Tapping) practice to dissolve this deep block, release self-sabotage, and align your energy with what you want. Plus, she shares her "Daily Micro-Integrity Anchor"—a simple ritual to make your new, high-vibe energy stick.If you're ready to stop forcing and finally clear the path to receive, this powerful guided practice will help you manifest faster than you ever thought possible.Get Gabby's proven playbook to become a magnet for your desires: The Manifesting Bundle (limited-time special offer!) Claim yours here https://bit.ly/4447tVu Recommended practice for this episode: gabby coaching members check out the new Super Attractor challenge inside your app. Not a member? Sign up now! https://bit.ly/4447tVuIf you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery and mental health resources. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsors: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.

Today we're joined by Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company based in Austin, Texas, whose mission is to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and build a healthy work life. His latest creation, the Sukha Focus App, integrates science and soul to help people achieve deep, sustainable focus in a distracted world.Steven's Website The Journey from Hollywood to HappinessSteven, you've had such an eclectic career—from film production and tech startups to founding a company devoted to focus and balance. Steven's creative journey spans journalism, film, technology, and now mindfulness. He began as a newscaster for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market, then went on to work as a software engineer and Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM.From there, he entered the film world—producing computer-generated visual effects for Independence Day and 13 other movies, launching his first company, Centropolis Effects, which he later sold to German media conglomerate Das Werk. He went on to senior leadership roles at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, developing hit franchises like Die Hard, Wolverine, Transformers, and Star Trek.What turning point inspired you to create The Sukha Company?Creative Systems and ScienceYou've led creative and technical teams at the highest levels—from Independence Day to Transformers. What lessons from those high-pressure creative environments have shaped how you now think about productivity, empathy, and well-being at work?Defining “Sukha” in Modern WorkThe Sanskrit word sukha means happiness through self-fulfillment. How does that philosophy show up in your company's products—and in your own daily focus habits?Focus in the Age of OverloadYou've built an app to help people stay focused in a world of constant distraction. What are the biggest focus challenges you see today, and how does The Sukha help users navigate them?The Future of Work and Well-BeingYou talk about “healthy productivity.” What do you see as the next evolution for creative professionals and organizations who want to get more done without burning out?Steven, what's one piece of advice you'd give to creatives and leaders who are trying to find focus, fulfillment, and flow in their daily work?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee—fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, don't forget to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.