Mar 13

Hard Work Beats Talent: How to Get Your Work Noticed | Geraldine DeRuiter

Award–winning blogger Geraldine DeRuiter isn't talented. Well, not as much as she is hardworking. At least, that's what she says. But after interviewing her and hearing about her journey as a blogger, it's clear that talent AND hard work both played a crucial role in her success. In this podcast, we sit down to discuss Geraldine's ascension from being an unknown creator to a world-class writer and examine how strategically deployed talent - and particularly... read more ›
Jul 12

Finding True North with Chelsea Yamase (@ChelseaKauai)

In the mood to hear a fulfilling story? Look no further than Chelsea Yamase. Social media would have you thinking that this 34-year-old lives a life taken straight out of an adventure storybook, but there's even more to her lifestyle than meets the eye. I recently had the chance to speak with Chelsea on the podcast about everything from her personal journey as a creator to current outlooks and future plans. Meet Chelsea Yamase Most... read more ›
Apr 19

Is Technology Taking Over Your Life (Not In A Good Way)?

We’re facing the problem of compulsive overconsumption in the modern world. I’m speaking with the internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education, Anna Lembke, MD. The way she explains it is that almost everything is drug-ified in some way or another in the modern world. The topic we get into on this podcast is key to our well-being and success in a digital age. In a world that seems to never stop there... read more ›
Apr 10

The Role of Creativity in the Future of Work

Experimenting with a new format with my pal Christoper Jerard. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think.  The creativity and the future of work is constantly evolving, with new technologies and ways of working emerging at an exponential pace. From AI to remote work, and proliferation of... read more ›
Nov 24

The Time I Questioned My Creative Calling

In this episode, I'm answering some of my favorite questions from a recent AMA. It was impossible to answer every question, but I did try to select common themes so a single question hits in the ballpark of several others. Listen to the Podcast Some topics we get into: How to navigate ever-changing social media platforms and still get our work seen How do we get more comfortable with social interaction in a post-covid world... read more ›
Jul 04

Should we meet? Why In Person Connection Still Matters

Let's face it, the pandemic has changed a number of things around us, including remote working, remote events, and even more time on social media. Slowly though, we are emerging from our hovels and in-person events are coming back to life. As concerts, festivals, conferences and many local events are starting to come back, I'm looking forward to reconnecting with everyone IRL (in real life). Don't Forget the Other 50% If you've been hiding behind... read more ›
Dec 23

The Art of Practice with Christoph Niemann

My guest today is the one and only, the inimitable, Christoph Niemann. If you're not familiar with his work, he's an amazing illustrator, artist, author and animator. I became familiar with his work from the covers of The New Yorker, National Graphic, and New York Times Magazine. Christoph's art has been subject to numerous museum retrospectives. And you might have seen him on the Netflix show Abstract where they did a 45 minute documentary on... read more ›
May 11

Building a Community During Social Distancing with Vanessa Van Edwards

Back on the show is my good friend Vanessa Van Edwards. Vanessa joined us LIVE on CreativeLive TV. A brand new, free 24/7 variety show, live-streamed from the very casual living rooms, studios, and kitchen tables of our worldwide community of legendary creators. Vanessa is the Lead Investigator at Science of People. She is also the best-selling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. Through her studies of human behavior, she’s unlocked tangible... read more ›
Apr 14

Surviving + Thriving with Jasmine Star

If you missed my conversation with my dear friend photographer + entrepreneur Jasmine Star, we were LIVE on CreativeLive TV. CreativeLiveTV is a brand-new, free, 24/7 variety show, live-streamed from the very casual living rooms, studios, and kitchen tables of our worldwide community of legendary creators.  Worth checking out over at http://creativelive.com/tv. In this episode, we're coming to you from our living rooms to chat about not just survive in these strange times, but to... read more ›
Jul 02

Human Connection (+ let’s meet?)

Over the years, I've really fallen in love with the ability to share and connect with you through my social channels. Never before has it been easier and faster to create, share, and connect. In a digital age where it's possible to live in our own little bubble, it can often feel technology is better at isolating us than connecting. What I've found though, is the opposite. I can think of the countless names I've... read more ›