Chaos and Creativity

In this episode, Kimi and Lou sit down with award-winning visual artist Natalie Lennard, also known as self-portraitist Miss Aniela , and surreal fashion photographer Natalie Dybisz. Natalie reveals the genesis of her highly imagined photographic art and how she holds on to the joy of creating despite the sometimes difficult challenges of realizing her vision. Lou and Natalie talk about what it ta...

In this minisode, Kimi and Lou dive into the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of AI. Sparked by the appearance of an AI model in Vogue , they explore how artificial intelligence is transforming art, fashion, and creativity.  Is AI taking jobs from real artists and models? How is it impacting diversity and beauty standards? Could it be limiting the very creativity that inspires us? Kimi a...

In this episode, Lou and Kimi sit down with Ava Roy who is celebrating her 25 years at We Players , a theater company that brings productions to life in breathtaking outdoor locations. Ava has been transforming California’s parks, shorelines, and historic sites into epic stages for over two decades. Known for crafting performances that merge place with play, Ava shares how physical space can ignit...

Join Lou and Kimi for a conversation that’s been on our minds lately: Is content the new spam? With so much noise on social media, AI-generated posts, recycled trends, and endless “value-packed” videos, we’re starting to wonder... has content lost its meaning?  It’s starting to feel like the internet is full of stuff that doesn’t really matter. And in the middle of it, the few pieces of truly good...

Have you ever watched a movie and thought, “This song is perfect for this scene?” That’s the work of a music supervisor, and in this episode, Kimi and Lou talk to one of the best. Terri d’Ambrosio is an audio post and music supervisor at MarcoCo. Studios, where she oversees projects from script to final mix. With experience in music production, licensing, editing, and sound design, she brings a ra...

In this mini episode, Lou and Kimi revisit the story behind Chaos and Creativity and reflect on the power of origin stories. The ones that are messy. The ones that take time. The ones that remind us why we do the work.  It started at the bar at The Buckeye Roadhouse. Lou and Kimi, a bottle of red, and a lot of chaos. Now, many years later, we got to thinking… where does a creative journey really b...

This week Lou catches up with Tracy Marcellino-Aubert in LA, chef, artist, and creative force of nature. We first met Tracy at the Creative Supper Club in New York and from the start she’s been one of those people who just gets it. In this episode, Tracy takes us back to her early days in San Francisco, where the creative scene wasn’t about “making it” but just about being in it. At 22 she dove he...

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity , Kim and Lou explore the generational divide in the creative world and how it affects everything from career choices to collaboration. Whether you're a Gen Z content creator or a Gen X designer, you've likely experienced the tension between old-school expectations and today’s creative hustle.  The Generational Stigma Around Creative Careers  Older...

In this episode, we dive into the creative world of Marco D’Ambrosio , musical composer and owner of MarcoCo Music & Sound Art . Marco has spent his career shaping music and sound to enhance visual storytelling, drawing inspiration from films like Blade Runner , which he credits with changing his life. Marco breaks down his creative process—from the spark of an idea to a full composition—expla...

Join us in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, for a deep dive into the creative mind of Jaron Presant , veteran DP and one of the cinematographers behind the latest season of Poker Face . Jaron’s visual storytelling pushes boundaries, and in this episode, he unpacks the art of bringing light to story.  From collaborating with Natasha Lyonne to crafting scenes that stick with you, Jaron reveals how cinematograp...

Join Lou for an inspiring chat with Louis Posen , record producer and founder of Hopeless Records. Louis exposes his brilliant music brain with a personal dive into his world. Rare stories and perspectives explore the music community below the mainstream. He also talks about the balance between art, commerce, and how independent labels make a huge impact on the cultural zeitgeist. With more than 5...

Lani Tice is a Zen master in one of the most chaotic subgenres of the marketing world. She leads the brand ambassador program at Every Man Jack, serving as the vital bridge between the brand and the extreme sports personalities they work with. As a former competitive skier, Lani brings a unique understanding of both the talent’s perspective and the brand’s goals. Through her patience, insight, and...

The fires in LA left us shocked and dismayed. We're checking in to let you know we're all good and forging ahead. We love you LA.  Learn more & donate to the support of Los Angeles here:  Direct Relief : https://www.directrelief.org California Fire Foundation : https://www.cafirefoundation.org/ LA Fire Department Foundation : https://supportlafd.org Give Directly : https://www.givedi...

Coco Wolf quite literally rose from the couch as an uninspired teenager to become an executive producer at Making Pictures , London, in just over a decade. With her creative mind, calm demeanor, and detail-obsessed personality, Coco shares her journey to becoming an EP and offers inspiring insights on what it takes to be a successful producer in a chaotic industry.

Photographer, Director, and Founder Caydie McCumber is here for a candid conversation about how her art is deeply influenced by the things that frighten her. In this episode, Caydie opens up about confronting fear through creativity and how embracing vulnerability shapes her work. She also shares the story behind Creative Supper Club —a unique space where diners can leave their egos at the door an...