Podcasts about Creativity

Here's a Thought… #2749 with Brooks Jensen With What You Already Own None of us own the ideal equipment for our artmaking desires. The trick is not letting that suspend our pursuits. The first time I ever clicked a shutter was when I was 10 years old on vacation to visit my grandmother. I used my parents' Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. If that was still the camera I was using today, I'll bet I could still make art. My art would be different, but I'd adapt to what I could do rather than give up because of what I couldn't do. Creativity is the art of the possible. Become a member of LensWork Online and have access to all 2700+ Here's a Thought… commentaries.

What if retirement wasn't about slowing down, but about creating an entirely new chapter of life? In this episode of Live by Design - Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Don Karp, who moved to Tepoztlán, Mexico at age 60 and discovered new opportunities for creativity, community, and adventure. Don shares how moving to Mexico influenced his life and helped him reinvent himself as a writer and musician. He also discusses the realities of living in Mexico, including infrastructure, cost of living, adapting to a different environment, and finding community as an expat. The conversation goes beyond the practical considerations of retiring abroad. Don explains how staying mentally and physically active has remained an important part of his retirement, and how music, writing, entrepreneurship, and community have helped him continue creating and contributing. Don also shares his experience building a small business to help fellow expats transition to life in Mexico and reflects on why maintaining a positive outlook may be one of the most important parts of aging well. In this episode, you will discover:  Why Don chose Tepoztlán, Mexico for his retirement What life in Mexico has meant for his creativity and personal growth The realities of cost of living and infrastructure in Mexico How Don found community through music and local connections Why staying mentally and physically active matters after 60 How a positive outlook can influence the retirement experience What it's like to reinvent yourself after moving abroad How Don turned his experience into a business helping fellow expats Key Moments:  06:08 Deciding on moving to Tepoztlán 08:47 Helping Expats Settle in Mexico 10:16 Consultation for Moving to Mexico 14:30 Using public transportation in Vallarta 17:58 Cultural differences in time management Whether you're considering retiring in Mexico, exploring life abroad, or simply looking for inspiration for a more active and creative retirement, Don's story offers an honest look at designing a life around curiosity, community, and purpose. Retirement doesn't have to mean stepping away from life. It can mean creating more space for the things you've always wanted to explore. Tune in to Retirement in Mexico - Live by Design and discover Don Karp's journey from Boston to Tepoztlán. How to contact Don Karp:  WEBSITE: https://www.donkarp.com/ WEBSITE: https://mexicolivingexperience.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Mexico.Living.Experience/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mexico.living.experience YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Mexico_Living_Experience_Tepoz/videos EMAIL: mexico@mexicolivingexperience.com Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex   Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer's Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen! Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui... Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/   Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties' YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian   Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition' podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VfClD5... Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/032... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition   Contact Information: Email: info@tanielchemsian.com Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/ Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435

HI cutie! My Maternity leave continues with another BEST OF from Unleash! This one is with the great Colin Bedell AKA Queer Cosmos and we're talking all about astrology! Ever since my baby Leo was born, I've been obsessed with diving into his birth chart- I have the zodiac on the brain! ENJOY this episode --both a fun and informative one! Astrology is my fave. We will be back in October. Until then, enjoy these gorgeous eppys! On The Guest:Today's guest is Colin Bedell. He's a  nondenominational, strengths-based Astrologer looking to queer the cosmos and provide secular approaches to personal, relational, and professional development. His work has been seen in Cosmo Magazine, discovery plus, his amazing Instagram, @QueerCosmos and countless podcasts, including his own, Good Risings! NOTE: We have an amazing discussion at the top about life, self-development, Colin's career journey and the difference between self-acceptance and self-enabling, but if you just want the astrology deep dive, skip to minute 28!From this conversation you'll learn:Why Everything is the same everywhereThe Difference between self-acceptance and enablingWhat the Big Three (Sun, Moon & Rising Sign) REALLY are and what they mean about you/your journeyThe best place in the chart to look for career developmentWhere in your chart to look to find information about your creativity and careerHow to develop self-trustHow to not run away from fear but the face it and embrace itThe importance of meditation to seal off your dayWhy Catholic and Italian Culture actually pairs beautifully with astrologyFollow Colin: @queercosmos

Jesse and his Perfectly Good Podcast cohost Sylvan Groth sit down to talk with her friend and neighbor, Vermont songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bow Thayer. Bow shares his journey from growing up in Massachusetts to finding a home making over 30 albums in the small town of Vermont. He shares stories of connecting with Levon Helm, touring, having a family and his latest venture of a campground and concert venue called KnowTown. Bow also discusses his upcoming album. Inspired by both Vermont's remote Lake Ninevah and the ancient city of Nineveh, Ninevah explores nature, division, transition, and rebirth. After spending nearly a year recording the project alone, Bow scrapped much of it, took the songs on an Alaskan tour with guitarist Krishna Guthrie and percussionist Steve Ferraris, then returned to Vermont to record the album's core live. The record also features Val McCallum, James Rohr, Chazz Canney, Jabe Beyer, and Tyler Bolles and was mixed by three-time Grammy winner Justin Guip. Here's the bandcamp link https://bowthayer.bandcamp.com/album/ninevah Spotify and the others just have the single out for now https://open.spotify.com/album/2fG9WNXw1pstyyDUuPG7KH?si=HVpkGWrIRRiZMQ_xqP5Zyg&utm_source=copy-link https://music.apple.com/us/song/old-news/6804823311 https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0HGDJM38Q?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_bIfpT9jWrxbAoYjKXLquDmv3k Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a sea of online math supplements, from drills to games to whole courses, all promising advancement for your struggling student (or your stellar student who has outpaced his cohort). What kind of program, if any, is right for your student? Under what conditions are digital tools most effective? Heights math teacher David Maxham gives us an extremely practical guide to the best digital resources out there and how to use them effectively. He also shares the failure modes you may not see coming when "hiring" a digital tutor for your child. Chapters: 2:19 Digital tools at a liberal arts school 3:47 For students at both ends of the spectrum 11:41 Online drills: assisting academic virtue 14:12 Parent guidance still needed 18:56 Benefits of in-person lessons 23:32 How digital data can help teachers 27:08 Getting student buy-in, gaining confidence 32:22 Whole online courses: Math Academy over Khan 41:44 Remediation without embarrassment 46:46 Common pitfalls to outside help Links: Math Facts Lab drills, broadly recommended by Mr. Maxham Rocket Math drills, also mentioned Math Academy courses, recommended by Mr. Maxham Khan Academy courses, Mr. Maxham says best as a supplement, not as a class Matific, gamified math practice Beast Academy The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kids' Learning—and How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath Also on the Forum: Automaticity and Creativity by David Maxham Automaticity: Where 'Rote' Fits into the Liberal Arts featuring David Maxham How to Help Your Son When He Struggles Academically: Part I by Michael Moynihan How to Help Your Son When He Struggles Academically: Part II by Michael Moynihan Featured Opportunities: Headmaster's Lecture at The Heights School (October 3, 2026) – link coming soon Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 24, 2026) Fatherhood Conference at The Heights School (early November 2026) – link coming soon Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

What if some of your most meaningful creative work is still ahead of you? In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods sits down with Amy Keever, a professional artist, mosaicist, and sculptor from Northwest Arkansas, for a conversation about creative confidence, reinvention, self-worth, faith, and continuing to become at every stage of life. For more than 26 years, Amy has built a creative life around curiosity, continual learning, and a willingness to push beyond traditional boundaries. Her work combines materials ranging from welded steel and stained glass to Italian smalti, filati, precious metals, paint, and collage—all rooted in her belief that art has the power to transform not only materials, but people. Amy shares how her creative journey began at a young age and how the confidence to simply try led her into new mediums and unexpected opportunities. We talk about her first mosaic project, inspired by a European church; her memorable Maverick project; her exploration of micro-mosaics; and an artist residency in Ireland that profoundly changed her. But this conversation goes much deeper than technique. Amy and Dionne talk honestly about pricing your artwork, separating your price from your self-worth, creative confidence, hope, resilience, and the courage required to begin again. One word captures much of Amy's philosophy: Conduit. She has the word tattooed on her arm as a reminder to remain open—to creativity, faith, encouragement, connection, and whatever may be trying to move through her into the world. In this episode: Building creative confidence Pricing your art without attaching the price to your worth Stained glass, mosaics, micro-mosaics, sculpture, and collage Amy's transformative artist residency in Ireland Faith, creativity, and recognizing the "God things" Following curiosity instead of needing all the answers Pushing beyond your creative comfort zone Encouraging others and helping people feel seen Reinvention and beginning again Using creativity to bring hope and connection Why some of our most meaningful work may still be ahead of us At 55, Amy is especially interested in the idea that our lives can continue to expand as we grow older. Through Journey of a Wildflower, she explores creativity, nourishment, reinvention, and the courage to keep imagining what might still be possible. Amy's work has been featured in Where Women Create, The Turquoise Iris Journal, Where Women Create's The Art of Studio book, and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. She has exhibited and received recognition nationally, with upcoming 2027 shows including Art Expo New York, Art Expo Santa Fe, and Spectrum Chicago, along with micro-mosaic teaching dates. If you're an artist, creative entrepreneur, or someone navigating a new season, this episode is a beautiful reminder: Becoming is not something we finish. Stay curious. Keep creating. Keep imagining what else might be possible. Connect with Amy Keever Amy Keever's website Instagram — Amy Keever Gallery Facebook — Amy Keever YouTube — Amy Keever Gallery

Show NotesThe argument over AI in music presents itself as a fight about authenticity. Josh Gilliland reads it as a fight about who holds the gate. The Founder of JG BeatsLab teaches musicians how to fold generative tools into real workflows, and he watches the platforms assemble a definition of legitimacy that has little to do with how a song actually gets made.That definition, as Gilliland describes it, rests on whether an artist tours, sells merchandise, and maintains a social presence. Measured against it, he does not qualify. He plays every instrument on his own band's records, uses no AI on them at all, does not tour because the project is one person, and has no interest in selling shirts. A standard that disqualifies a musician for working alone is not measuring music. It is measuring scale, and scale is what labels have.The disclosure requirements arriving at the distribution layer tell the same story. Gilliland points to DistroKid now asking artists to declare AI involvement in lyrics and composition while explicitly waving it through for mixing and mastering. The carve-out says something the policy does not. Some jobs are worth protecting and some are not, and engineers have been quietly sorted into the second category.Music has staged this argument before. Player pianos, drum machines, the 808, the synthesizer, sampling. Each arrived as proof that music was ending, and each time the boundary between real and artificial turned out to sit precisely where the person drawing it had stopped. Gilliland is blunt about what that makes the boundary: arbitrary, and drawn by whoever benefits from where it lands.None of which is a defense of the flood. Bot farms and mass uploads are manipulation rather than art, and he says so plainly. What holds his attention is the musician who spends months pushing raw sketches through generative tools and rebuilding the results by hand in a DAW, arriving somewhere neither the person nor the machine would have reached alone. He owns music royalties that are already training these systems and loses no sleep over it, on the logic that what a model returns is the past, and the work worth doing is the next thing.The question underneath this episode is not whether AI belongs in music. It is whether the people writing the rules are protecting the art or their position in it.HostSean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine, Studio C60, and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: [https://www.seanmartin.com/](https://www.seanmartin.com/)Guest(s)Josh Gilliland, Founder of JG BeatsLab | On LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuagilliland/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuagilliland/)ResourcesJG BeatsLab | [https://www.jgbeatslab.com/](https://www.jgbeatslab.com/)AI Music Revolution Podcast | [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-music-revolution/id1869714097](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-music-revolution/id1869714097)Spotify Strengthens AI Protections | [https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-25/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections/](https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-25/spotify-strengthens-ai-protections/)Spotify Will Label AI Persona Profiles | [https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/spotify-will-label-ai-persona-profiles-and-exclude-their-music-from-recommendations/](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/spotify-will-label-ai-persona-profiles-and-exclude-their-music-from-recommendations/)The NAMM Show | [https://www.namm.org/](https://www.namm.org/)The NAMM Show 2025 | Anaheim Convention Center * Southern California -- Follow our coverage: [https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-namm-show-2025-namm-music-conference-music-technology-event-coverage-anaheim-california](https://www.itspmagazine.com/the-namm-show-2025-namm-music-conference-music-technology-event-coverage-anaheim-california)Music Evolves Podcast | [https://www.seanmartin.com/podcasts#musicevolves](https://www.seanmartin.com/podcasts#musicevolves)Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | [https://re4.ms/sfn](https://re4.ms/sfn)Keywordsjosh gilliland, jg beatslab, sean martin, ai music, spotify artist verification, distrokid ai disclosure, independent musicians, suno, music gatekeeping, ai music education, music royalties, streaming economics, drum programming, music, creativity, art, artist, musician, music evolves, music podcast, music and technology podcastMore From Sean MartinMore from Music Evolves: [https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcast](https://www.seanmartin.com/music-evolves-podcast)Music Evolves on YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtW](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllTRJ5du7hFDXjiugu-uNPtW)Music Evolves: Sonic Frontiers Newsletter | [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/](https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7290890771828719616/)Line of Sight Newsletter | [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7400591548452667392/](https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7400591548452667392/)ITSPmagazine YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazine](https://www.youtube.com/@itspmagazine)Be sure to share and subscribe!

Do you need more optimism in your life right now? I know I sure do in these current times we're living in! This chat with Tina Roth Eisenberg AKA SwissMiss sure did the trick! Tina's generosity, impulse to gather people and complain by creating filled me with so much pep and I think it will do the same for you! If you don't know, Tina is the creator of the blog SwissMiss, the temporary tattoo company Tattly, and CreativeMornings. Her work has had a huge impact on me and I hope it inspires you just as much! Portrait of Tina Roth Eisenberg by Tory Williams   SHOW NOTES: Tina Roth Eisenberghttps://www.instagram.com/swissmiss/?hl=en Creative Mornings - Release Dayhttps://creativemornings.com/releaseday SwissMisshttps://www.swiss-miss.com Michael Singer - Untethered Soulhttps://untetheredsoul.com/untethered-soul Michael Singer - Learning to Stay Openhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-_QyiGJ3g Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

On today's episode, I'm joined by Susan Yara, beauty entrepreneur and founder of Naturium and Playa, to discuss building standout beauty brands, creating products that truly work, and finding success by focusing on the business—not the exit. We dive into how Susan built Naturium from the ground up, the importance of product quality and innovation, what it takes to create a brand people genuinely want, and why the market doesn't necessarily need more brands—it needs better ones. Plus, she shares what inspired her to launch Playa, how she approaches product development and retail partnerships, the lessons she learned from building Naturium, and what it's like to start again with a new brand. We also talk about personal branding, embracing every side of yourself, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, building wealth, and why women don't have to choose between being fun, feminine, intelligent, and successful. Whether you're interested in beauty, entrepreneurship, personal branding, or what it really takes to build a lasting company, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and practical advice. Enjoy!To connect with Susan Yara on Instagram, click HERE.To check out Susan's Youtube Channel, click HERE.To check out Susan's Podcast, Glow Lab, click HERE.To shop PLAYA, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit coyuchi.com/dreambigger for 15% off your first purchase of the most comfortable bedding you'll ever own (some exclusions apply)It is time to stop thinking about starting your business and start doing, and you can do that by heading to shopify.com/dreambiggerGive them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally - balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/DREAMBIGGER and enter code DREAMBIGGER for 30% off your first order. Listeners can get 20% off sitewide at woomoreplay.com with code DREAMBIGGER. That's woomoreplay.com, and use code DREAMBIGGER for 20% off. 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.

Do creatives actually need college? I'm sharing my journey with school, my creative career, and how God used an unexpected path to get me where I needed to be.—☎️ CALLED TO CREATEFaith. Creativity. Career. Becoming.A space for creatives building what God called them to build.SUBSCRIBE + JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtocreatepod/Host: https://www.instagram.com/yourcreativecousin/BUSINESS + COLLABORATIONSEmail: naikeylenescat1@gmail.comNew episodes + conversations on faith, creativity, career, entrepreneurship & the journey of becoming.#CalledToCreate #CreativeCareer #ChristianCreative

335 / Are you curious how to unlock your creativity and make your stories truly matter to both yourself and your readers? Abbie Emmons dives into the psychology of compelling storytelling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building a thriving community.The science behind what makes stories and characters compellingHow to avoid overwhelm and burnout as a writerWhy emotional truth matters more than “write what you know”Building a vibrant online author communityBreaking free from rigid writing rules and trusting your inner instincts✨ This week's sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish

Welcome back to Late Boomers! We're your hosts, Cathy and Merry, and in this special episode, we're diving deep into the world of synthwave music, creativity, and personal reinvention. We're thrilled to be joined by Matt Hancock, the creative force behind Deco Luxe and the brand-new, cinematic synthwave album, Eventide.Our conversation explores the intersection of music, nostalgia, technology, and what really happens when you choose to pursue a creative dream no matter your age. Whether you grew up on ‘80s synthpop or you're just discovering these retro-futuristic sounds, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice for any late bloomer looking to write a new chapter.Key TakeawaysReinventing Yourself is Always Possible: Matt Hancock shares his powerful journey of transformation navigating life's dark moments and channeling his experiences into meaningful, uplifting music.The Power of Nostalgia: We discuss the sights, sounds, and even the technology of earlier eras (like cassettes!) can spark creativity and emotional resonance in surprising ways.Creativity Has No Age Limit: Matt Hancock encourages everyone, regardless of life stage, to give themselves permission to explore hidden creative sides, start new artistic projects, and keep learning.Process Over Perfection: From meditative synthesizer sessions to embracing analog and digital technology, Matt Hancock demonstrates that the act of creating is more important than the pursuit of perfection.AI & Authenticity in Art: We delve into how technology has democratized music creation, but why authenticity and the human touch still matter especially in an era of AI-generated content.Letting Go of Expectations: Matt Hancock reminds us to detach from expected outcomes and focus on making art that stays true to ourselves.If this episode sparked an idea or inspired you to revisit an old passion or even try something new for the first time let this be your sign to start today!Check out Deco Luxe's new album Eventide stream it on all platforms and follow @deco.lux.music on Instagram and YouTube for behind-the-scenes contentSubscribe to Late Boomers on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube for more inspiring conversations about reinvention, creativity, and making the most of every chapterShare this episode with a friend or fellow late bloomer who might need a nudge to pursue their creative dreamsLet's rethink what's possible because it's never too late for your next big chapter.Mentioned in this episode:Late Boomers is part of the eWomenPodcastNetwork. eWomenPodcastNetwork

How play, creativity and self-belief can change the world with Ash Perrin  In a reboot episode with one of their favourite guests (aren't they all favourites?), The Occupational Philosophers revisit their chat with global humanitarian, childhood conservationist, lifelong play enthusiast and founder of The Flying Seagull Project, Ash Perrin.  Since 2008, The Flying Seagull Charity Project has brought love, light and laughter to more than 200,000 children in 23 countries across four continents in challenging and desperate situations, including hospitals, orphanages and refugee camps. They use clowning, magic, games and arts workshops to replace fear and uncertainty with positive human connections based on respect, happiness and laughter. Ash is the author of ‘The Real Play Revolution',  a TED Speaker and an all-around creative and joyous person.  In this episode, they explore:  How play is a universal feeling of liberation, creativity and expression and a safety net for learning  Why the world is just waiting for your amazing ideas  How to bring 'play' into the workplace that doesn't make you feel like an idiot  That the best ideas and the most stupid ideas come out of the same well  If you are below the age of 99, being asked to grow up is an act of violence They also dive into:  The emergence of the Monkey Christ  Why neckties should be banned unless fluorescent The board of brilliance and the bucket of goodbyes   As always, there are some great thought experiments such as:  If I were Prime Minister..... Is this a real job or not? (Surf barista anyone?)  Links The Flying Seagull Project https://www.theflyingseagullproject.com/ The Real Play Revolution (book) https://www.amazon.com/Real-Play-Revolution-Need-Silly/dp/1786782235  Ash Perrin Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/ash_perrin_the_power_of_play?language=en  Check out the Bus https://www.facebook.com/flyingseagulls/posts/3741712149233070  The Occupational Philosophers Website: https://www.occupationalphilosophers.com  Substack: https://occupationalphilosophers.substack.com  John — Bowland Consulting: https://www.bowlandconsulting.com  Simon — simonbanks.com.au: https://www.simonbanks.com.au Simon Showreel:  Standout Line "It is not the fault of the artist, it is the fault of the person who commissioned the artist!"  As always:  Stay curious, play more, have fun, make stuff, and as you leave the door, date life as always, stay curious, play more, have fun, make stuff, and as you leave the door, date life.       

There is something you came here to create. A book. A business. An idea. A body of work. A message. A different life.But at some point, if you want to bring that thing into the world, you actually need to be seen.In this episode of DREAM MAKERS, Claire Byrt sits down with Bec Sands, author of What You Came Here to Create, visibility mentor and PR consultant, for a bloody good conversation about what it really takes to stop hiding, start creating and become more confidently visible.And no, the answer is not waiting until you magically feel confident enough.Bec shares her own journey from being terrified to go live on Instagram to launching a book, doing radio interviews and becoming the person who can handle being seen. We talk about why confidence is built through action, how to create evidence that you are capable, what rejection is really bringing up, the relationship between visibility and safety, and why being seen can become an act of service rather than self-promotion.We also go right into the reality of building a creative business and meaningful work over time. Starting before you know exactly where it is going. Taking the next step instead of crushing yourself under the weight of the whole dream. Learning to problem-solve when things don't work. Staying in the game. And remembering that ultimately, we're not just creating a book, business, brand or offer. We're creating a LIFE.If you are a dreamer, creative, entrepreneur, author, coach or human with something inside you that you know you want to bring into the world, this conversation is your reminder: you do not need to be completely ready. You do not need to know how it all unfolds. You need to start, keep moving, and build the self-trust to know that whatever happens next, you can handle it.Because the world cannot experience the thing you came here to create if you keep it hidden.Connect with Bec: https://www.becsands.com/ https://www.instagram.com/becsands get the book https://www.cameheretocreate.com/ GET YOUR COPY HERE. Let Your Vision Be Bigger Than Your Bullsh*t. Get brave, stop doubting, make the dream real. GET STARTED TODAY Seven days DREAM to DONE. On-demand. Self-paced. Seven days of powerful recordings and worksheets to help you lay down the fear, resistance and overthinking - and start building your dream in just 7 days.

After a recent vacation adventure, Jen shares with Pete an experience of falling on her face, and together they noodle on the advantages of failures.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What makes us return to an activity, after we have failed?How can we set others up for success, even in difficult environments?How might we actually seek out more things to fail at? More from us in your inbox. Subscribe to Box O' Goodies. A weekly email with the books, podcasts, quotes, and other noodles Jen and Pete are mulling over.Listen to all episodes and read full transcripts at thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Reach us: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comPete's work: humanperiscope.com · Jen's work: jenwaldman.com

Why do neurodivergent individuals often demonstrate remarkable creativity, and what can educators learn from the way their minds work? In this episode, Dr. Matt Zagreski explores the relationship between neurodiversity and creativity, explaining how differences in brain development and neural connections can influence the way people process information, make connections, and solve problems. The conversation looks at why traditional learning environments may not work for every student, including the impact of boredom, executive functioning, and the need for different ways of engaging with learning. Matt also challenges the idea that creativity belongs only in gifted education, emphasizing that creativity should be part of every student's educational experience. The episode also explores the importance of understanding neurodivergent students as individuals rather than viewing differences as deficits. Matt shares his own experiences and discusses how educators can create environments that help students recognize and build on their strengths. Key Takeaways Neurodivergent brains can make unique connections that support creative thinking. Creativity should not be limited to gifted education. It benefits all learners. Boredom can be a significant barrier to engagement for some neurodivergent students. Understanding individual needs can help educators create more supportive learning environments. Curiosity can help educators respond with compassion and creativity rather than judgment. About the Guest Dr. Matt Zagreski is a clinical psychologist, professor, researcher, author, and professional speaker who specializes in supporting neurodivergent individuals. He is the co-founder of the Neurodiversity Collective and author of The Neurodiversity Playbook.   Be sure to subscribe to 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.  

On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Laura Van Wormer. Laura's journey goes way back to childhood when she would come up with stories to entertain herself and her mother. That love would lead her to joining the editorial team at Doubleday, where she would oversee behind-the-scenes books for Dynasty, Dallas, and Knots Landing, three of the most popular late-night dramas of the 1980s. But Laura's true passion was in writing, and she would transition from editing to writing novels with her debut "Riverside Drive." During this episode, Laura shares much more about her creative path and the sudden serious accident that led her to reinvent herself as a storyteller in a completely different medium.Learn more about Laura by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

Kelly talks to Roy Schwartz, co-founder and CEO at Axios HQ, the world's first AI-powered internal communications management platform. He's also the co-founder of Axios, the award-winning news organization. He is the co-author of “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less” and he has a new co-authored book called “Simplify: Do 50 Percent More with […]

Kelly connects with Ron Johnson, best known for creating the Apple Stores, working directly for Steve Jobs while serving as a member of Apple's executive team. Prior to his time at Apple, Ron was highly regarded for the work he did with Michael Graves to bring good design to all as a merchant leader at Target. Their […]

What happens when we stop thinking of art as something created in isolation and start seeing it as a way to build community, nurture hope, and create change?In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, recorded live at Wild Goose Festival 2026, Tara talks with artist and creative visionary Sarah Skinner, Lumen Solis at Instagram, about the transformative power of art. She shares the story of the Witnessing Wall, a collaborative art project that grew from grief and resistance into a living expression of connection, hope, and beloved community.Together, Tara and Lumen explore what happens when we let go of control, invite others into the creative process, and allow our art—and ourselves—to ripple out into the world. They talk about creativity as a spiritual and even liturgical practice, the courage to face difficult realities, and the unexpected ways community can catch us when life gets hard.And, of course, there are a few holy shenanigans along the way—including a goose with wings and bells.You don't have to think of yourself as an artist to join this conversation. You simply have to be willing to make something beautiful, share your gifts, and discover what happens when creativity calls us back into community.Blessed Are the Burned-OutApr 7, 2025Written By Sarah SkinnerBefore the palms, before the cross, before the sunrise—this is for you.For the hands tending Sacred Refuge,for those who feel they must be more than human—this is your invitation to pause.To remember that you are holy.That you are human.That you are held.In my work in ministry,I have walked alongside hundreds of pastors and church workers.And I know:You are tired.This blessing is one small offering in return—a moment of restoration in the Holy Currency of Wellness.A reminder that you, too, are part of the ecosystem of grace.Let me take your hands, and place this blessing in them.Blessed are the burned-out,the ones with sermon notes in the margins of bulletins,who haven't sat through a full worship service in yearsbecause they're always making it happen for someone else.Blessed are the ones who stayed late to fold bulletins,to run through sound checks, to clean up candle wax—so someone else could experience sacredness.Blessed are the ones who can't cry during the Good Friday servicebecause they know they have to lead the Easter one.Blessed are the cracked-voiced singers,the undercaffeinated liturgists,the ones whose hearts are full of beautyand whose bodies are just so tired.Blessed are the pastors who write resurrection sermonswhile quietly grieving the loss no one else knows they're carrying.Blessed are the ones who bring communion to others,not remembering the last time someone blessed them with bread.Blessed are you—in your imperfection, your overwhelm, your quiet ache.You are not failing.You are not alone.You are not unseen.You are standing at the edge of something holy.And so—before the week begins,before you take up basin and towel,before you preach the cross and sing the tomb open—Come.Not as leader. Not as shepherd.But simply as you.Breathe.Be held.Let this blessing carry you for once.You do not have to resurrect the world.Just remain. Just be. Just breathe.The presence of the Holy One is already here.You are not the tomb's keeper.You are not the dawn's engine.You are the one the Holy One would sit besidein the garden—before the palms, before the cross, before the sunrise—just to say:“You are enough.Let me hold your hand awhile.”Send Tara a Text MessageSupport the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020.  Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America).  She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

What does it take to turn former farmland into a thriving wildlife corridor—and build a conservation movement where women, local communities, rangers, and global partners all have a role to play? About This EpisodeIn Episode 207 of the Adventures in Learning podcast, Dr. Diane continues the Wild Tomorrow series with Tori Gray, Wild Tomorrow's Development & Partner Relations Manager. Tori shares her journey from a 2017 intern to a conservation leader living and working in the bush in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She takes us inside Wild Tomorrow's growing Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve, where habitat restoration, wildlife protection, local employment, and meaningful partnerships work together to create space for a wilder future.This is a conversation about connection: connection to wildlife, to the land, to the people doing the daily work of conservation, and to the possibilities that emerge when we collaborate rather than compete. Tori reflects on the all-women Green Mambas restoration team, rhino protection and orphan care, the power of wildlife corridors, responsible conservation travel, and the advice she would offer young people hoping to build a career that protects the planet.Wild Tomorrow works to protect, restore, and connect habitat in KwaZulu-Natal—part of a globally significant biodiversity region—while partnering with local communities and conservation organizations to protect threatened wildlife and wild spaces.Chapters00:50 From intern to Development & Partner Relations Manager03:06 Growing a reserve: giraffe releases, land purchases, and rewilding05:00 The Green Mambas: conservation, community, and women's leadership07:54 Why conservation begins with connection to nature12:34 Stronger together: partnerships for rhino conservation13:54 Rhino orphan care, anti-poaching, and prevention18:04 From pineapple farm to wildlife corridor20:47 Removing 300 snares—and a wild dog's hopeful return22:51 Turning snares into stories, art, and awareness23:30 How a childhood love of elephants became a conservation career26:34 Brody, the conservation corgi27:08 What brings Tori hopeHighlightsTori began with Wild Tomorrow as an intern in 2017, shortly after the organization purchased its first 500-hectare property. Today, the Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve has expanded to more than 5,000 acres of protected habitat.Wild Tomorrow's Green Mambas are an all-women habitat restoration team whose work includes removing invasive plants and helping restore grasslands, woodlands, and forest systems so native vegetation and wildlife can recover.Through restoration, rewilding, anti-poaching support, community partnerships, and conservation education, Wild Tomorrow is working to connect larger protected landscapes and create more room for wildlife to move and thrive.Tori reminds us that conservation needs many kinds of skills. Whether your strengths are in science, fundraising, communications, education, tourism, project management, art, or relationship-building, there is a meaningful place for you in protecting our shared planet.Links & ResourcesWild TomorrowWild Tomorrow: Protecting Threatened Wildlife and Wild SpacesMeet the Wild Tomorrow TeamVolunteer with Wild Tomorrow in South AfricaChildren's Book Creators for Conservation Bring a Splash of Color and Creativity (aka Dr. Diane's trip with Wild Tomorrow)Learn About the Green MambasCelebrating the Green MambasHabitat Restoration at Greater Ukuwela Nature ReserveWild Tomorrow Education FundSupport Wild Tomorrow's Community WorkListen to the Full SeriesExplore the complete Wild Tomorrow series on the Adventures in Learning podcast:Episode 189: From Boots to a Wildlife Corridor—The Wild Tomorrow Story with Co-Founders John Steward and Wendy Hapgood (Part 1)Episode 193: People, Preschoolers, and Planet—Community Conservation with Wild Tomorrow's Aphiwe Notshaya (Part 2)Episode 198: Rewilding, Restoration, and Hope—Kevin Jolliffe and the Wild Tomorrow StoryEpisode 199: Rangers, Resilience, and Hope with Sibiya Siyabonga | Wild Tomorrow, Part 4Episode 204: Hope in the Field—The Green Mambas of Wild TomorrowTake ActionIf this conversation inspires you, please share it with a teacher, librarian, young conservationist, wildlife lover, or friend who needs a little hopeful news.Subscribe to Adventures in Learning wherever you listen to podcasts.Listen to the full Wild Tomorrow series and meet the people restoring habitat, supporting communities, and protecting wildlife in South Africa.Visit Wild Tomorrow to learn, donate, follow their work, or explore an immersive conservation experience.Talk with the young people in your life about the issues and animals they care about. As Tori reminds us, a lifelong conservation journey can begin with simply being “obsessed” with an animal, asking questions, meeting people, and following that curiosity.Support the showShare this episodeIf this conversation sparked wonder, gave you a helpful strategy, or offered a needed reminder of hope, please share it with a friend or colleague.Subscribe • Download • Review • Tell a friendStay 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.

Want to grow your creative business, find more clients, and build real momentum without spending a fortune on marketing?In this episode of Magic Made, Megan Holly and Chrissy Sherry are sharing the creative business growth strategies that actually worked for them, including the scrappy, free, imperfect things they did when they were first getting started.Whether you're building your creative business on the side of a 9-to-5, trying to land your first few clients, or years into entrepreneurship and feeling a little stagnant, this conversation is packed with practical ways to get moving again.0:00 – How to Grow Your Creative Business2:13 – The FREE Tool We Used to Find Clients5:08 – Build a Business Community Around You7:28 – Our Social Media Engagement Strategy10:01 – Organic Growth vs. Paying for Reach12:21 – Stop Obsessing Over the Algorithm14:09 – Why Some Content Suddenly Takes Off16:03 – Going Viral Isn't Always a Good Thing18:02 – You Don't Need a Huge Following20:49 – How Community Helped Grow Our Businesses22:07 – New Entrepreneurs: Say YES24:40 – Pricing Your Creative Services26:20 – Contracts, Boundaries & Learning to Say No27:45 – How You Actually Find Your Niche28:40 – The #1 Thing: Keep Your Momentum31:04 – What Growth Really Looks Like32:28 – When Business Starts Feeling Overwhelming34:01 – Stop Thinking Success Is for Other People35:03 – Your Challenge: Rip the Band-Aid OffWe're talking about:✨ Using Facebook groups and social media to find clients for FREE✨ Why community and networking can change the trajectory of your business✨ Building organic social media growth without obsessing over the algorithm✨ Why a smaller, engaged audience can be more valuable than thousands of random followers✨ When new business owners should SAY YES more often✨ Pricing, raising your rates, contracts, and learning through experience✨ How working with different clients helps you discover your niche✨ Why consistency and momentum matter more than finding the “perfect” strategy✨ Letting your business evolve as you discover what you actually want to createYou don't need 100,000 followers, a massive marketing budget, or a perfectly mapped-out business plan to start building something meaningful.Start where you are. Use what you have. Find your people. Keep creating momentum.

Jamie Gutfreund is a leading authority on the creator economy, advising marketers, investors, and technology companies on how to  capitalize on the rapidly evolving creator media ecosystem. Drawing on senior leadership roles across brands, agencies, and platforms, she specializes in creator marketing technology, measurement strategy, and market positioning.Jamie currently serves as Co-Chair of the IAB Creator Economy Board, is an advisor to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and covers the creator economy for Forbes. Her career includes C‑suite and senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Expedia, WPP, Hasbro, and CAA, as well as Chief Growth Officer at Whalar and board member for Tubular Labs.She has authored widely used industry resources, including the Creator Rosetta Stone with The Harris Poll and Apples to Apples, a categorized database of the creator technology ecosystem. Jamie has been named to Campaign's 40 Over 40, Forbes' 50 Most Entrepreneurial CMOs, and Elle's Women to Watch.Today, she leads Creator Vision, a consultancy that builds the strategy and infrastructure brands, investors, and technology companies need to win in the creator economy. Read more about APPLES TO APPLES.

After working for years in film, fashion and graphic design, visual artist Kelly A. Boesch found a new collaborator to work with: AI. She walks through how she uses the technology to create dreamlike images and music that remain hauntingly human, exploring the two questions everyone keeps asking her — how do you make it, and is it really art? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if where we create matters just as much as how we create?In this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with Myles Wakeham, founder of Troubled Clef Studios in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — an extraordinary destination recording studio created from an abandoned matador school and full-sized bullfighting ring.During the pandemic, Myles and his wife Sandra saw possibility in a property that had sat unused for years. Inspired by Sir George Martin's legendary AIR Studios Montserrat, they set out to create more than another recording facility. Their vision was a place where world-class artists would want to travel, disconnect from their everyday surroundings, collaborate, and create something remarkable.Myles recreated the famous Montserrat live room down to the millimeter, consulted people connected to the original studio, and even tracked down a vintage Neve 8232 console in a New Jersey storage facility and brought it to Mexico.Troubled Clef officially opened in February 2026 and has already welcomed Grammy-winning artists, commercial production companies, film studios, video game developers, and broadcast projects.In this conversation, Mark and Myles explore:Seeing possibility where others see limitations — how an abandoned bullring became the foundation for an ambitious creative vision.Designing environments for creativity — what AIR Studios Montserrat taught Myles about the influence of place, isolation, acoustics, and atmosphere on creative work.The value of obsession and craftsmanship — why seemingly invisible details can make the difference between something good and something extraordinary.Believing before there's proof — confronting the entrepreneurial question, “If we build it, will they come?”Creating a legacy — Myles' hopes for what artists will create at Troubled Clef and what the studio might represent 20 years from now.Myles' story is a reminder that our creative environment isn't merely a backdrop — it can become an active part of the creative process. And sometimes creativity means looking at something everyone else has overlooked and imagining what it could become.Connect with MylesLearn more about Troubled Clef Studios, its story, facilities, and recording opportunities at troubledclef.com.Myles on YouTube@troubledclefstudios on InstagramMyles's Facebook pagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/myles-wakeham-a0a1b430a/If you enjoyed this conversation, follow, rate, and review YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY on your favorite podcast platform — and share the episode with someone pursuing an ambitious creative idea.Keep unlocking YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY.

Creativity, play, and intentional living are at the center of this conversation with Rachael Renae, artist and author of Prioritize Play.Rachael Renae is an artist, workshop facilitator, and self-described "creativity hype gal" based in Detroit. After more than a decade as an engineer and years running a handmade stationery business, she now helps people reconnect with their creativity through play — through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and a creative community called The Juice Box. Prioritize Play is her debut book, and she narrates the audiobook herself.In this conversation, we cover:Play over productivity: Why Rachael reframes creativity as "play" — low-stakes, no expectations — and why that shift reaches the people who insist they're "not creative."The monetization trap: What running a handmade stationery business taught her about pouring all your creative energy into a side hustle, and why a passion doesn't have to become a job to be worth your time.Create more than you consume: How endless inspiration-gathering — Pinterest boards, research, getting ready to get ready — masquerades as creativity, and why imperfect action beats it every time.Structure that supports, not restricts: Using "scaffolding" instead of rigid schedules, loosening the rules so the habit actually sticks, and working with your brain — ADHD included — instead of against it.Self-trust and "salad bar energy": Building confidence in your own decisions by trying things and setting them aside — plus permission to be "mid interested" in something without having to master it.If you've hit every success marker and still feel depleted — or you've quietly decided you're "not creative" — this is an invitation to put play back on your plate. Rachael's challenge is small and immediate: make a seasonal play list, or take the free hour a canceled meeting hands you and spend it on something that fills you instead of the next chore. Grab Prioritize Play wherever you get your books — and if you liked her voice here, she reads the audiobook herself.Connect with Rachael:Prioritize Play (book)rachaelrenae.comInstagram: @rachaelrenaeChaotic Creatives podcastConnect with Erik:LinkedInThreadsFacebookBlueskyThis Podcast is Powered By:Brain.fm - 20% off your first monthDescriptDescript 101CastmagicEcammPodpageRodecaster ProGrab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist:http://beyondthetodolist.com/blinkistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Gatto is a comedian, writer, producer, and one of the stars of Impractical Jokers, the hit comedy series he helped create with his longtime friends. What started with four friends practicing improv in Joe's mom's basement eventually became a decade-long television phenomenon spanning more than 300 episodes. In this episode, Joe takes us behind the scenes of how the show came together, why the group's friendship was so important to its success, and how he developed his career as a creative force both in front of and behind the camera. He also opens up about balancing ambition with family and learning to be fully present for the people who matter most. On this episode we talk about: How Impractical Jokers began with four friends doing improv together in Joe's mom's basement Why the group spent nearly a decade developing their comedy before Impractical Jokers became a reality How studying great improvisers helped Joe and his friends develop their craft Why the Impractical Jokers format came from finding the group's own unique version of a prank show The importance of giving people the ability to say "no" and keeping comedy from crossing the line How the show's punishments, recurring jokes, and spontaneous moments were developed Joe's evolution from performer to writer, director, and producer Why starting small and continuing to create can eventually lead to something much bigger The challenge of balancing career ambition with being present for your children Why being mentally present can matter more than the amount of time you spend with your kids Top 3 Takeaways Great things can start incredibly small. Impractical Jokers began with four friends practicing improv in a basement simply because they enjoyed making each other laugh. Joe's story is a reminder that you don't need a massive platform or budget to start developing something worthwhile. Find your own version of what's already working. The group was initially asked to create a prank show, but instead of copying what was already popular, they asked what a prank show would look like if it played to their particular strengths. That unique perspective ultimately became the foundation of Impractical Jokers. Be present for the moments that matter. Joe emphasizes that there isn't necessarily a perfect "balance" between career and family. Instead, you have to be present wherever you are. Even five focused minutes of playing with your kids can create a meaningful memory when you're completely engaged rather than distracted by your phone or work. Notable Quotes "If you pay attention and treat them as professors—and you learn. It's like, you know, you study comedy." "You have to be where you are." "Because at the end of the day, we're nice guys, we're friends." A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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If you've ever beaten yourself up about abandoning projects, or you generally give yourself a hard time about not finishing everything. Today's episode might be the reframe you need.

ADHD isn't a good enough explanation... Paul Drayton was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Like many people, receiving the diagnosis brought relief. Experiences and behaviors that had confused him for years suddenly had a name.But does giving something a name explain it?In this conversation, I wanted to try something different. Instead of interpreting Paul through the diagnosis, I wanted to understand HIM.So we moved away from the label and into his life.We talked about the sensitive little boy who sometimes escaped the noise of his home. A family where emotions weren't easily expressed. A teenager whose mind wouldn't quiet down. Alcohol. Addiction. Creativity. Impulsivity. Relationships. And a deeply human desire to be heard and understood.And the further we moved away from the diagnosis, the more interesting the conversation became.We also examine what we actually know about ADHD, what we don't know, and the difference between identifying a collection of behaviors and establishing their cause.This isn't about replacing one reductive explanation with another.I simply refuse to reduce a human being to one in the first place.Paul is not "ADHD."He is a man with a history, relationships, wounds, strengths, choices, adaptations, longings, and a story still being written.And, like every one of us, he is infinitely more interesting than a diagnosis could ever account for.Paul Drayton is an actor and author of Ride — Or Die Trying.Click subscribe to follow the show!Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessathetherapist/Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/theworkofbeinghuman/Paul's book: https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Die-Trying-Before-Laughter/dp/B0HDR233Q9/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zbHEfHT7LWcK5skFtpnfetf2njpzYJGzMI6RJNu1CPpuD5HHsQjOh90A5MEFcA0xH3moj6EYSJ9y00dLLQ71rHc0ARZH9Qg04Yb57OK4wc8M8guK4rxDGn2jKNsggHDjlb9UXuyUB4xDRErXjDrauCiZ4SnmlsS45HtjoLyljj7cVOd7nU7tGGSGGzPb2zLu5-FPsc6xieqIVkY7LpgxRVYYS0qG-f4kSd5X3tCo9hs.ywH5bmWrV2VuQCVSm_epW66i1Kr9WKadQIPBtYjw5Dg&qid=1789350621&sr=1-1

James talks about his new, brilliant, evidence-based Lions Learning course on advertising effectiveness and his latest book that popularizes a new mental model for marketing that better connects our role to the language of business and growth. Always great having James on the show.

Episode 308 - Join Aljon Go and special guest Cat Arcori as they dive into the latest in Disney, pop culture, and entertainment news. Dave Bossert shares part 2 of his interview with legendary Disney animator Mike Cedeno, whose career spans some of the studio's most iconic eras. Cedeno shares candid stories from his time at Walt Disney Animation, reflecting on the craft, the culture, and the creative breakthroughs that shaped films across the Disney Renaissance. From early mentorships to production‑floor memories, this conversation offers rare insight into the life of a Disney animator and the artistry behind the studio's most beloved characters.Book your next Disney, Universal, or Cruise vacation with Kristen today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kristen Request Pricing | Magical Journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKS - Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and start making great podcasts today! ⁠@aljongo - Instagram⁠ | ⁠@dave_bossert - Instagram⁠ | ⁠Old Mill Press⁠ | ⁠https://davidbossert.com⁠ | ⁠Dining at Disney - YouTubeSkull Rock Podcast logo by Eric Robison | Disney Artist.

Jaeden and Conor examine why AI can automate tasks without replacing the distinctly human judgment, creativity, and context behind valuable work. They discuss the dishwasher paradigm, shifting job expectations, and what the next wave of AI adoption really means for workers.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/914z9TbNZEwGet the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.aiConor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/coursesJaeden's AI Business Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustleChapters:00:00 Why AI cannot replace human creativity03:30 The dishwasher paradigm07:00 Is the AI jobs boom here?10:30 A realistic view of automation13:30 Final thoughts

Conversations from the heart and soul of Humanity Church with Nathan Neighbour For more information, visit www.humanitychurch.com LINKS: CONNECT CARD: https://humanitychurch.com/card JOIN A GROUP: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/humanity-groups GIVE: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving   Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, freedom from addiction, body and spirit connection, overcoming temptation, Christian living, spiritual transformation, breaking bad habits, temple of the Holy Spirit, Christian discipline, agency, integrity, mindfulness, spiritual freedom, body stewardship, Christian self-control.

Magic mushrooms used to mean a party drug or a bad trip. Today psilocybin is in phase 3 clinical trials, and more women than you would ever guess are quietly microdosing for anxiety, creativity and the mental load of motherhood. In this episode I share why I microdose, how I do it, and everything I wish every woman knew before she tried it. I explain what psilocybin actually is, how much a microdose really is (and what I take), and what happens in your brain: the serotonin 2A receptor, BDNF, neuroplasticity, and why the loop of overthinking goes quiet. Then the energetic side: the crown chakra, the pineal gland, how psilocybin literally changes your brain's frequencies, and why sound has always been part of this medicine. I also get personal. My own microdosing journey before and after postpartum, my Sunday batch cooking ritual, the postpartum anxiety and intrusive thoughts I did not realize I had until I came out of them, and how microdosing helps me stay open to solutions instead of forcing the how. Join me live for The Exhale, my free 90 minute masterclass on peptides, longevity and the nervous system, on September 22 at 2 PM Eastern. Save your seat: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/the-exhale If you want me to build a protocol with you, my new one on one longevity program is opening and the waitlist is live. My 1:1 consults are closed, so the waitlist is the only way in, first come first serve: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/waitlist WHAT I COVER The podcast update launching next week The Exhale: why you cannot out-peptide a dysregulated nervous system My microdosing story, from talk therapy years ago to postpartum From ancient Mazatec ceremony to phase 3 trials and a possible 2027 launch What psilocybin is, and why it fits your serotonin receptors like a key How much a microdose is: 0.1 to 0.3 grams of dried mushroom, and my sweet spot The toboggan hill analogy, and how microdosing helps you see new solutions The science: serotonin 2A, glutamate, BDNF, psychoplastogens and the default mode network The energetic side: the crown chakra, the pineal gland, alpha waves and 432 and 528 Hz What to expect, and the Fadiman and Stamets protocols Future self work and letting go of the how Moms who microdose, postpartum anxiety, mom brain and Moms on Mushrooms Creativity and the sacral chakra The legal picture in Canada and the US How to start with intention   I TALK ABOUT: 00:00 - The podcast update, and The Exhale masterclass on September 22 07:08 - Why I microdose, and my story before and after postpartum 08:54 - From ancient ceremony to phase 3 trials 11:16 - What psilocybin is, and how much a microdose really is 14:35 - How I microdose on Sunday batch cooking days 15:42 - The toboggan hill: how microdosing helps you see new solutions 19:08 - The science: serotonin 2A, BDNF and the default mode network 21:30 - The energetic side: crown chakra, pineal gland and frequency 24:12 - What to expect, and the Fadiman and Stamets protocols 25:45 - Future self work and letting go of the how 32:07 - Motherhood, postpartum anxiety and creativity 35:21 - The legal picture, and how to start with intention   RESOURCES: The Exhale, my free masterclass, September 22 at 2 PM Eastern: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/the-exhale The waitlist for my new one on one longevity program: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/waitlist The LongHer Life Longevity Community: https://biohackingbrittany.com/pages/longherlife Schedule35: https://www.schedule35.co/ code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Enter the Schedule35 giveaway on my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingbrittany/ Moms on Mushrooms, the community for mothers who microdose Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on the pineal gland, meditation and breathwork   CONNECT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingbrittany/ Website: https://biohackingbrittany.com This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Psilocybin is a controlled substance in Canada and federally in the US. Know your local laws and talk to your own provider, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication. This episode includes a partnership with Schedule35.

Can a machine learn the judgement that separates a plausible-looking result from a faithful experiment? Edward Hughes, Chief Scientist and co-founder of Inherent, joins Tim Scarfe to argue that creativity is not optimisation, and that the missing capability in AI is choosing which questions are worth asking.SPONSOR:---Cyber Fund built the Monastery to help founders ship products that were impossible a year ago.Apply now: https://cyber.fund---Edward makes the case that Move 37 was innovative rather than creative, and that the field, not the individual, decides what counts as a discovery. That reframing runs through Csikszentmihalyi, Deutsch and exaptation into open-endedness, where deceptive goals and imperfect world models turn out to be the point rather than the problem. The second half turns to the paper: Replica, a task space built by redacting figures from real papers, and Faraday, a 27-billion-parameter model trained to steer a frontier coding agent that then beats the frontier on held-out replications.---TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Cold open: Move 37, Faraday and collective intelligence00:01:08 Sponsor: CyberFund00:01:46 Inherent's $50M raise and the road from string theory00:09:14 Three timescales of learning: weights, context, culture00:13:47 Move 37 was innovative, not creative: the field decides00:20:39 Creativity as satisficing: the urinal and evolution00:25:06 Exaptation and the Tristan chord: creativity in context00:30:56 Coherence for whom? Deutsch's hard-to-vary explanations00:35:53 Why copying is creative: Deutsch and the constraint engineer00:42:27 Societies of agents and the strong Moravec paradox00:45:51 Evaluate in hindsight: from Lean proofs to climate change00:51:56 Picbreeder, local goals and why discovery needs deception00:57:21 Spaghetti proofs, translation layers and superhuman Go01:00:37 Does nature compress? Naturalness and real patterns01:07:36 Why replicate? Replica's redacted figures and Faraday01:12:31 Faraday beats Codex, Claude and GLM 5.2 on held-out tasks01:15:31 Replication to innovation: how the Transformer happened01:18:26 Deep replication: what Faraday learns from Voyager and GNoME01:23:37 Can the AI scientist cheat? Goodharting the judge01:29:09 Inside Replica: scale-down, 8xB300 runs, per-task rubrics01:34:11 The RL crisis: getting GRPO to work with per-turn credit01:39:43 Weights vs harnesses: AlphaEvolve, DGM and EvoTune01:45:45 The recursive company: agents cross a phase transition01:50:35 Collective intelligence and the electric dynamo01:55:46 What replaces OKRs? Incumbents and the burden of knowledge---REFERENCES:MLST Creativity Article:https://archive.mlst.ai/read/why-creativity-cannot-be-interpolatedorganization:[00:01:47] Inherenthttps://inherentlabs.ai/other:[00:20:51] Marcel Duchamp, Fountainhttps://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/duchamp-fountain-t07573[00:05:19] Human-Timescale Adaptation in an Open-Ended Task Space (Adaptive Agent)https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.07608[00:06:05] The AI Scientisthttps://arxiv.org/abs/2408.06292[00:12:13] Training AI Scientists to Replicate Research (Replica and Faraday)https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.13331[01:44:46] Evolutionary Principles in Self-Referential Learninghttps://people.idsia.ch/~juergen/diploma.html[01:59:33] Are Ideas Getting Harder to Find?https://www.nber.org/papers/w23782book:[00:16:04] Creativity: Flowhttps://search.worldcat.org/title/254487436[00:26:22] Why Greatness Cannot Be Plannedhttps://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-15524-1[00:33:03] The Beginning of Infinityhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/293575/the-beginning-of-infinity-by-david-deutsch/[01:55:47] Laws of Knowledgehttps://www.penguin.co.nz/books/the-infinite-alphabet-9780241655672(Full list refs on YT/rescript)---RESCRIPT:https://app.rescript.info/session/670296ba913761d0?share=6281911cac9bdbff637f10819d4d1e5c

We tend to see the finished product and call it creativity. We don't see the discarded ideas, wrong turns, failures, and work it took to get there. -------------Lou Mongello has spent more than 20 years talking with the Imagineers, artists, composers, and leaders behind Disney, and those conversations reveal a very different picture of where great ideas actually come from.Lou shares lessons from his new book, The Disney Interviews: Disney Legends Edition, including how to get past the blank page, use curiosity to create something different, and know when your work is ready to ship. We also talk about becoming a better interviewer, finding the story behind your work, and why the right room can change your business.Key PointsBelieving in an idea is only the beginning. The work closes the distance between the idea and making it real.You don't need enough clarity to finish. You only need enough clarity to start.Let your first version teach you what the next version needs to become.Look outside your niche for ideas and influences instead of consuming the same things as everyone else.“Done is better than perfect” doesn't mean the details don't matter. Ship work that represents the best you can do right now.Your podcast, book, course, or newsletter isn't the whole story. It's one part of the larger transformation you're trying to create for someone.Great interviewing requires preparation, listening, and being comfortable enough with silence to let unexpected stories surface.Across Lou's conversations with Disney Legends, a common pattern emerged: they often credited mentors and teams before taking credit themselves.When choosing an event or conference, ask what problem you want the room to help you solve and whether the people, access, and format can actually help you solve it.ResourcesLou Mongello:Lou Mongello: https://www.loumongello.com/WDW Radio: https://www.wdwradio.com/The Disney Interviews: Disney Legends Edition: Lou's new collection of 18 conversations with Disney Legends, along with new introductions, stories, and context from his experiences meeting and interviewing them.Momentum 2026: https://www.loumongello.com/momentum/October 15–18, 2026World Builders: Disney+ documentary featuring the people behind Disney's creative worldsEcamm Creator Camp: https://ecamm.com/campCo-Host:Paul Gowder: https://www.paulgowder.com/----------------------Ecamm - Your go-to solution for crafting outstanding live shows and podcasts. - Get 15% off your first payment with promo code JEFF15SocialMediaNewsLive.com - Dive into our website for comprehensive episode breakdowns.Youtube.com - Tune in live, chat with us directly, and be part of the conversation. Or, revisit our archive of past broadcasts to stay updated.Facebook - Stream our show live and chat with us in real time. Connect, engage, and be a part of our community.Email - Subscribe and never miss a live show reminder.----------------------JeffSieh.com - Unlock the power of authentic storytelling with me! With over 20 years of marketing experience, I'm here to elevate your brand's narrative in an ever-competitive market. My expertise spans consulting, visual marketing, and producing podcasts and live videos.Additionally, as a seasoned speaker, I'm not just about sharing knowledge--I believe in entertaining audiences and injecting humor into every presentation. I'm available to enlighten and engage audiences at your events, conferences, or institutions. My talks cover a diverse range of subjects, from purposeful repurposing and captivating storytelling to podcast promotion, social media strategies, visual marketing insights, the art of live video, and much more.

“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our negative thoughts don't have to dictate how we feel. By recognizing our internal narratives and challenging them with evidence, we can change our outlook and build a greater sense of agency. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Seligman and Matt Abrahams discuss flourishing, optimism, and the power of self-talk. They also examine why celebrating other people's successes takes more than saying “congratulations,” and how active, constructive communication can deepen our relationships.Takeaways:Your thoughts aren't facts. Negative self-talk can shape your emotions and actions, but learning to challenge those thoughts with realistic evidence can help you develop a more optimistic outlook.Celebrate success with curiosity, not just congratulations. Asking thoughtful questions about someone's good news helps them relive the experience and can deepen your relationship.Activity:Argue with yourself. Catch one negative thought you have about yourself this week and write it down as an argument rather than a fact. Then build the opposing case by listing three pieces of real evidence that challenge it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Martin SeligmanMartin's Book: AgencyEp.179 Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & WellbeingEp.181 Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communicat…  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:20) - The Five Pillars of Flourishing (04:51) - Changing Your Inner Dialogue (06:22) - Challenging Negative Self-Talk (07:58) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (09:38) - Building a Sense of Agency (11:27) - Learning From Your Critics (13:18) - The Final Three Questions (20:17) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.With Hiring Pro, you can hire with confidence, knowing you're getting the best talent for your needs. Get started by posting your job for free at linkedin.com/fastJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. 

Richard Braden and Dr. Tessa Forshaw, innovation educators from Stanford, explain how “innovation hesitation” holds people back, and explain how the tools of creativity are a lot like the ones you use to pilot an airplane.Hear Richard and Tessa's full interview in Episode 507 of The Action Catalyst.

Hi CUTIE! I'm still out on maternity leave with my precious baby Leo. Check out my instagram to learn more and see some cute pictures of him! While I'm out, I wanted to I wanted to reshare one of my favorite episodes with my friend Nisha. In this one she shared how during the pandemic she completely started her life over- and why sometimes burning your life down is exactly what you need to get the freedom you dream of. Check it out and send me all your powerful good energy to help me be the best/most creative Mama I can be! MWAH! Do you ever feel like you're trapped by expectations, afraid to make bold moves in your creative journey? What if the key to unlocking your full potential is to embrace burning it all down and starting fresh? Today's guest is platinum-certified and Grammy-nominated songwriter Nisha, who has amassed over 300 million streams. She's sharing her powerful story of artistic reinvention and how embracing setbacks and maintaining high standards has shaped her career and life.From this conversation, you'll learn:-How to embrace change and navigate personal transformation-The importance of maintaining high standards to protect your artistic integrity & creativity-Practical advice on handling setbacks and failures as an artist-Tips for balancing ambition with personal well-being-The simple advice Nisha gave me that changed my lifeMore on Nisha: Nisha's music has been heard across the globe, from the U.S. to India and South America, earning recognition in Rolling Stone, Hulu, NBC, and Netflix. Beyond her hits, she's a mentor helping artists navigate the ups and downs of the creative industry, while staying grounded in their true identity.-https://thisisnisha.com/#about

When Samsung's CEO asked Federico Casalegno to redesign the cameras on the company's phones, Federico told him he was the wrong person for the job. He wasn't an optical engineer. He didn't understand cameras. What he understood was storytelling — and he pointed to the Lascaux caves in France, where people were marking walls twenty thousand years ago for the same reason we hold up our phones today: to capture a moment, and tell it to someone we love. Find the full episode on our Substack:https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/federico-casalegno That's the kind of answer you get from a designer who arrived by way of studying human society. Federico is Head of Samsung's Global Design Studios, with teams spread across San Francisco, Europe, and Seoul. Before that he spent two decades at MIT, where he co-founded the MIT Design Lab with Bill Mitchell, and before that he was a social scientist embedded with engineers and psychologists at Philips Design in the nineties — back when “cross-disciplinary” wasn't yet a word anyone put on a job posting. We talk about what that looks like in practice at the scale Samsung operates at. His team builds digital twins of human ears — thousands of 3D and 4D scans across real demographics — then simulates millions of variations to figure out how an earbud should fit. Then they strap the buds onto robots and make them run. Then they test with actual humans, because at some point a person still has to decide what “comfortable” means. There's a phrase Federico kept returning to: technology without humanity is merely perfection without purpose. The designer's role is problem making first, problem solving later. We also get into how critique works inside a company that speaks a dozen native languages, what he actually looks for when hiring, and the French philosopher who, at 102, looked at his calendar and said he was booked until next year. Bio Federico Casalegno is Executive Vice President at Samsung, where he leads product experience innovation across business units and heads the company's Global Design Studios. Reporting directly to the CEO, he builds teams of designers, engineers, creative technologists, and strategists working on advanced design and next-generation experience planning. As head of design and AI, he established Samsung's Computational Design function and leads digital transformation across the organization. Before Samsung, Federico spent two decades at MIT, where he founded the MIT Design Lab and the MIT Mobile Experience Lab and taught at MIT and the MIT Media Lab, researching the intersection of design, AI, and emerging technology. 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How do we know whether we know something? How do we know whether our son or student has apprehended a lesson? Sometimes we hear the liberal arts discussed as a "beholding of great things." But Catholic University professor Dr. Jonathan Buttaci reminds us they are liberal arts—implying a craft or adept handling of knowledge. In other words, coming to know something is not passive at all. It's an act. And that act does not primarily belong to the teacher. This week on HeightsCast, Dr. Buttaci talks epistemology and what the role of the teacher really is in bringing young people to knowledge. Chapters: 3:59 Knowledge: active, not passive 12:56 Practical ends of knowledge 18:02 Contemplation: Buttaci v. Pieper 24:04 Liberal arts 30:16 Knowing bestows freedom 35:29 Where truth and creativity meet 42:27 The power of the teacher 43:52 How teachers can preserve the joy of discovery 57:59 Teaching rote, grindstone skills 01:05:08 A teacher's job is joyful Links: Education Is Not about Content Transmission by Dr. Andrew Abela, notes on a presentation by Dr. Jonathan ButtaciMagnifica Humanitas, papal encyclical by Pope Leo XIV Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef Pieper The Idea of a University by John Henry Newman Also on the Forum: Automaticity and Creativity by David Maxham Automaticity: Where 'Rote' Fits into the Liberal Arts featuring David Maxham The Teacher's Voice featuring Tom Steenson Teaching Sovereign Knowers Series by Michael Moynihan Featured Opportunities: Headmaster's Lecture at The Heights School (October 3, 2026) – link coming soon Fall Open House at The Heights School (October 24, 2026) Fatherhood Conference at The Heights School (early November 2026) – link coming soon Convivium Conference for Teaching Men at The Heights School (November 11-13, 2026)

Kyle Purnell stops by the show to discuss the Penguin Lecture he just filmed, some new tricks he is about to put out, and to take a deep dive into creativity. Kyle recently gave a camp-wide lecture to the youth at Tannen's Magic Camp and shares his approach to creativity that may open your eyes to how you create bespoke pieces of magic. Also, he talks about how he wants to be a dancer.

Ready to bring a little more intention and magic into 2027? Pre-order your copy of the 2027 Many Moons Lunar Planner HEREWhat if the key to trusting yourself again is much simpler than you think?This week, Sarah reveals a simple way to reconnect with your intuition and invite a little more magic into your everyday life.Instead of putting so much pressure on manifesting Sarah explores what happens when we make more room for curiosity, play, and possibility.On this episode of you'll hear:Why we can lose trust in ourselves and our own abilitiesHow pressure and desperation can shape the way we pursue what we wantWhy play and curiosity can help us reconnect with ourselvesA simple way to start rebuilding your trust muscleThe connection between attention, intuition, and possibilityWhy things don't always unfold the way we expectA real-life story about an unexpected interaction and a little bit of magicHow to stay open and keep going when life doesn't immediately give you the answer you're hoping for---Join Our Community:Join the Moon Studio Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themoonstudioBuy the 2026 Many Moons Lunar Planner: https://moon-studio.co/products/many-moons-2026?srsltid=AfmBOopThx1yrmKl0tMjecc_EFeeN5DAiIafqPqvQ4Uke1WEi5droeamSubscribe to our newsletter: https://moon-studio.co/pages/newsletterFind Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottesss/

On today's episode, I'm joined by the founder of Loonen to discuss reinventing the bottled water category, becoming obsessed with water quality, and building a brand from the ground up in an industry that hadn't seen real product innovation in decades. We dive into what's actually in bottled water, the difference between spring and purified water, why plastic packaging matters, and how to think about the quality of the water you're drinking every day. Plus, she shares how her IVF and pregnancy journey inspired her to rethink the products she brought into her home, why she and her co-founder asked each other 80 personal and professional questions before starting the company, how they took a scrappy approach to building Loonen, and the moment they knew the brand was going to work. We also talk about finding the right co-founder, doing things that don't scale, balancing big-picture vision with gritty execution, and what it takes to disrupt an established industry. Whether you're curious about what's really in your water, thinking about starting a company, or looking for inspiration to build something different, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and practical advice. Enjoy!To shop Loonen, click HERE.To check out Loonen Instagram, 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.Right now, Larineco is offering our listeners up to 50% off at BuyLarine.com/DreambiggerRula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/dreambigger #rulapodText DREAM to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollandBranch.com/dreambigger with code dreambigger. That's BollandBranch.com/dreambigger, code dreambigger to unlock 15% off. Exclusions apply. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mindy's gingerbread mansion is finally ready for its grand unveiling—but there's just one tiny problem: it might be a complete and total disaster! In this episode about creativity, problem-solving, engineering, and the arts, Mindy and Guy Raz explore what happens when a palace made out of cake and candy has doors that open into walls, staircases that lead nowhere, and a bowling alley that crashes into the kitchen... As the Wow in the World crew tries to rescue Mindy's disastrous design, they discover a surprising scientific question: are creativity in science and creativity in art really all that different?To find out, Guy Raz shares a fascinating study, in which more than 2,000 German college students were surveyed about their personalities, creative processes, and how they evaluate solutions to problems. The researchers discovered that whether you're an engineer, scientist, painter, musician, or poet, the basic creativity toolkit is remarkably similar!Get ready for a sweet, sticky, wildly creative adventure packed with collapsing gingerbread architecture, bubble-gum stairs, unexpected engineering problems, and a whole lot of WOW. From the arts to science, math to engineering, Mindy and Guy Raz discover that creativity isn't just for artists—it's a powerful tool for everyone who wants to solve problems, explore possibilities, and turn new ideas into reality. This is the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow of creativity!✨ Don't miss the chance to explore even further with Wow in the World:Grownups can visit tinkercast.com/join-twaaw to join the World Organization of Wowzers (WOW) and unlock exclusive activities, birthday cards, quarterly mailings, first dibs at events, and a welcome kit with an autographed photo of Mindy & Guy Raz! Plus, Grownups help support our podcast and our mission to create content and experiences that connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world!This episode of Wow in the World is a hilarious blend of storytelling, science, art, engineering, and math, inviting kids and families to discover how creativity works—all while laughing, learning, and wowing together.Originally aired 3/29/21.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Mike presents a selection of some of the best bits of advice about creativity from some of his favorite episodes. Featuring:Lin-Manuel MirandaJenny SlateKC ShornimaJames AcasterIra GlassElizabeth GilbertJack AntonoffPete DocterBridget EverettJosh JohnsonStephen ColbertText BIRBIGS to 917-444-7150 for updatesFind Mike:Website: https://birbigs.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/birbigs/Facebook: https://facebook.com/birbigfansTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikebirbigliaHosted and Produced by Mike BirbigliaProducers: Peter Salomone, Joseph Birbiglia, Mabel Lewis, Gary SimonsSound Mixed by Kate Bilinski, Shubh Saran, and Ben KruseSupervising Engineer: Kate BilinskiVideo Consultant: Graham WilloughbySpecial Thanks: Marissa Hurwitz, Josh Upfal, David Raphael, Nina Cwik, J. Hope Stein, OonaMusic: Jack Antonoff and Bleachers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you raise children to think beyond limits and create meaningful change? Visionary entrepreneur Naveen Jain joins Darius on The Greatness Machine for a fascinating conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of exponential thinking. He shares how a simple promise led to a $5 billion stock surge, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, and why curiosity is the key to solving the world's biggest challenges. Naveen also reveals his unique approach to parenting—raising children to be problem-solvers rather than rule-followers—and how this mindset has shaped his own success. In this episode, Darius and Naveen will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Purposeful Living (02:59) Naveen Jain's Journey and Philosophy (06:13) Personalized Health and Nutrition Insights (09:08) Parenting and Raising Entrepreneurial Children (12:00) The Role of Exposure in Child Development (15:00) Fostering Curiosity and Critical Thinking (18:09) Redefining Success and Self-Worth (20:50) The Nature vs. Nurture Debate in Success (33:07) Wealth and Parenting: The Balance of Privilege (35:59) Teaching Kids the Value of Money and Contribution (38:51) Instilling a Sense of Purpose and Service (41:57) Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity (44:07) The Role of Unconditional Love in Parenting (49:02) Navigating Work-Life Integration as a Parent (51:59) Lessons on Partnerships and Decision-Making (55:04) Final Thoughts: The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity Naveen Jain is an Indian-American entrepreneur and business executive known for founding InfoSpace, which was once one of the largest internet companies in the American Northwest. Following the dot-com bubble crash, he shifted his focus to groundbreaking ventures in space exploration and health technology. He co-founded Moon Express in 2010, where he serves as Executive Chairman, and later founded Viome in 2016, where he is currently the CEO. Listen to the first episode here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/304-naveen-jain-part-1-moonshots-and-mindset-why-big/id1555334180?i=1000672328585  Connect with Naveen: Website: https://naveenjain.com/ Website: https://www.viome.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naveen_Jain_CEO  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. 

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Gina Poe, PhD, a Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We discuss the architecture of sleep and how each stage supports distinct functions, including memory consolidation, creativity, brain restoration, and emotional processing. We also explain science-supported tools to improve sleep quality, support cognitive performance, and hormone balance. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/Y6JKgFE Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Gina Poe (00:00:19) Sleep States, Perfect Night's Sleep (00:02:23) Early Sleep, Memory Processing, Dreams (00:04:34) Growth Hormone & Early Sleep, Tool: Consistent Bedtime (00:06:47) Sponsor: LMNT (00:08:20) Alcohol & Negative Sleep Effects (00:09:18) Middle Sleep States, Creativity (00:10:32) Waking During Night, Nighttime Urination (00:11:39) Later Sleep, REM, Deep Sleep; Sleepwalking (00:14:01) Morning Grogginess; Sleep Trackers (00:15:53) Early Sleep "Washout", Brain Waste Clearance (00:19:56) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:21:14) Locus Coeruleus, Learning & REM Sleep, Tool: Calm Bedtime Routine (00:25:16) Sleep Spindles, P Waves, Learning & Creativity (00:28:38) Sponsor: AG1 (00:29:56) Trauma Recovery, REM Sleep, Locus Coeruleus (00:33:29) Acknowledgements Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices