Jun 09

How to Heal From Your Past with Dr. Nicole LePera

Have you ever felt that who you thought you were doesn't align with who you actually are? If so, you're not alone. Whether it by cultural conditioning or childhood trauma, it's not hard to see how our inner voice can get lost in the noise. Enter Dr. Nicole LePera. Nicole is a Holistic Psychologist and Content Creator works to help us learn to heal trauma and consciously recreate ourselves. Nicole discovered holistic psychology while on a... read more ›
Mar 17

Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention with Erin Meyer

Back in 2009, Netflix Talent Officer Patty McCord and CEO Reed Hastings published a presentation called the "Netflix Culture Deck". This 125 page deck, now has over 20 Million views and created quite a buzz in the HR and tech world for its radical ideas that countered typical corporate culture such as vacation policy that equated to "take some", a "do what you think is best for the company" expense policy, and mindset that "adequate... read more ›
Jul 15

Street Photography + Capturing Truth with Steven John Irby

Steve John Irby, aka Steve Sweatpants, is a renowned street photographer and cofounder of Street Dreams Magazine, a beautiful zine that is unlike anything of it's kind featuring up and coming photographers and crowd sourced photography in beautiful layouts and stories. The majority of Steve's photographic work is derived from the endless source of inspiration found in his home turf in NYC with intriguing travel logs to round out what has become an insanely compelling... read more ›
Aug 07

Focus on community, not floorplans

We’ve been on a quest for the “perfect” workspace for nearly a century, with various design paradigms going in and out of vogue like bellbottoms, skinny ties and acid wash jeans. And while the design and location of the physical workspace certainly has an impact, I’d like to suggest that it’s a bit of a red herring - that when it comes to unlocking innovation and creativity, there’s something else far more important. The magic... read more ›
Jan 15

Visual Fuel: 5 Websites Worth the Click [Creative Inspiration]

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As a creative you likely already have your 'go-to' sources for visual inspiration. There's certainly no shortage of them; from 500px.com to the Atlantic's In Focus blog, the internet is a massive library of outstanding eye candy. And, like any good library, there are always hidden gems down less-frequented aisles. Here are 5 sources that are a bit off the beaten path - but worth the trip. This Isn't Happiness (NSFW) [caption id="attachment_18033" align="alignnone" width="620" caption="This... read more ›
Jan 08

Top 6 Orchestra Flashmobs — Acts of Robust Hit-and-Run Culture in Public Spaces

There's one thing about classical music that I've always believed: it is far better to see it performed than to hear a recording of it. While this is true for just about all kinds of music, the multi-layered nature of classical compositions (especially pieces that call for large orchestras) make it even more suited than normal for in-person performance. And when those performances take place in public, the experience is all the more radical. Breaking... read more ›
Feb 01

Horn Toot! Study Reveals that Creativity & Culture Drive Economy

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The goals of creative expression are to make statements, to generate awareness, initiate reflection, feeling or action. We want the art to do work. Such was the case with my Seattle 100 book & gallery exhibition. But, in truth, I had little understanding when I published the project how much or what kind of ‘work’... read more ›
Oct 08

The Smart Artist

Spinning through photos on my phone. Saw this. Don't recall where I snapped the image - somewhere in NYC I think. But it is perhaps the most perfect summary of our quest. Have a great weekend.
Jun 14

Priceless Celebrity Mugshots. Are These Portraits?

Round here we celebrate photographs. While they sometimes tell stories of love and laughter, they also sometimes tell stories of sadness, horror, or otherwise unsavory-ness. These mugshots of some of the most famous rock stars the world has ever known fall somewhere in between. Check out the confluence of stoicism, ego, and genius in this shot of Frank Sinatra (other greats from Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Sid Vicious, David Bowie, Axl Rose and a dozen... read more ›