Your World of Creativity

"Living with Intention: A Conversation with Elizabeth Blake Thomas of Medicine with Words **Elizabeth's Creative Journey:** - Elizabeth reflects on her diverse creative projects, from published books and professorship to producing and directing over two dozen films. - Pull-out quote: "The underlying theme for all my projects is to transform one person's life each day." **Medicine with Words:** - E...

Welcome back to the podcast "Unlocking Your World of Creativity." The show explores creative practitioners' inspirations, idea organization, confidence-building, and launching strategies. Today's guest is AJ Kumar, founder of the Limitless Company, a high-energy, high-content guest focusing on the creator economy. AJ's Website @ajthedigitalmaestro on Instagram - The Limitless Company is expanding,...

Mark Stinson welcomes listeners and introduces the episode featuring Riya Sokol, an internationally acclaimed artist and speaker from Warsaw, Poland. The podcast explores Ria's creative journey, focusing on her experiences, insights, and the lessons she's learned in navigating challenges. Riya's Website @riya_sokol on Instagram - Riya reflects on her early experiences as a performer and the impact...

Which Way is North? A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics with Will Cady Will's Website @willcady on Instagram Introduction of Guest: Will Cady - Former hospitality professional with a decade of experience. - Discussing his background, starting with barista and server jobs. - Inspiration from seeing others list their full work experience, emphasizing the value of every job. - Today...

This episode features New York Times bestselling author, Jillian Lauren, discussing empathy, storytelling, and creativity. Jillian's diverse creative background includes memoirs, true crime, film scripts, TV pilots, and contributions as a newspaper contributor. Jillian's Website @jillianlauren on Instagram Jillian's Facebook page Jillian on YouTube 1. Creative Fluidity Across Mediums - Jillian emp...

Welcome back, friends, to another exciting episode of Unlocking Your World of Creativity, the podcast where we explore the depths of creativity with practitioners from around the globe. Today's theme is "Making Your Ideas Understandable and Actionable," and we have an expert in animation, live events, sketching, and graphic recording joining us. Please welcome William Warren , founder of The Sketc...

Unlocking Your World of Creativity with guests, Claire and Andrew Bowen, a husband and wife team specializing in consulting for profitable coffee shops. Highlighting their book, "The Daily Grind: How to Open and Run a Coffee Shop that Makes Money." Andrew and Claire's Website Andrew and Claire on YouTube @coffeepreneurs on Instagram Andrew and Claire's Facebook group 1. **Opening a Coffee Shop:**...

"Embracing Madness for Fearless Creativity with Larry Kasanoff" This episode explores creativity, inspiration, and bringing ideas into the world. Larry Kasanoff, legendary movie producer and CEO of Threshold Entertainment Group, shares insights from his diverse career in film. Lawrence's Website @larrykasanoff on Instagram Lawrence on YouTube 1. Diverse Creative Ventures - Larry's career spans a w...

Unlocking Your World of Creativity Expert Panel on "How To Get Unstuck" and overcome obstacles to launching your work. Speaker 1: Bob Gonzalez Https://flickerinthewater.com   Speaker 2: Nejc Susec https://www.nejcsusec.art/ Speaker 4: Sean B. W. Parker Sean BW Parker The panel emphasized the importance of embracing creativity, being adaptable, persistent, and willing to take risks to overcome...

In a world awash with musical conformity, Eleyet McConnell emerges as a refreshing, genre-defying force, breathing new life into the music scene. Comprising two distinct talents and creative minds, their music is a fusion of raw emotion, introspection, and unapologetic originality. This dynamic duo, hailing from Central Ohio, is rewriting the rules of music expression, crafting a sound that defies...

Welcome back to "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," the podcast where we explore the journeys of creative practitioners around the globe. Today, we're in Zurich, Switzerland, talking to Megan Preston Meyer, a former insights and analytics manager turned creative storyteller. In this episode, Megan shares her transition from a data-driven role to becoming a creative storyteller, emphasizing the i...

Welcome back, friends, to our podcast, Unlocking Your World of Creativity. Today, we're delving into the enchanting realm of epic and dark fantasy novels with a unique blend of tabletop role-playing games and strategy games. Joining us is the talented J. V. Hilliard, the author of the captivating Warminster Saga. Exploring Epic Fantasy Foundations: In our interview with J. V. Hilliard, we uncovere...

In this captivating podcast episode, we journey into the world of live illustration and sketchnoting with Ashton Rodenhiser, the founder of Minds Eye Creative Consulting in Nova Scotia, Canada. Rodenhiser has brought over 2500 conversations to life through visual communication and shares her insights and experiences in this enriching interview. The episode kicks off with Rodenhiser painting a vivi...

In this episode of "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," host Mark Stinson explores creativity in the hospitality and restaurant business. Tom Rutledge, a seasoned restaurant industry expert, is the guest, offering insights into running a restaurant successfully. Here are some key highlights and quotes from the episode: **Introduction** - Tom Rutledge shares his 30 years of experience in the resta...

Welcome back to "Unlocking Your World of Creativity." In today's episode, we delved into the world of music composition and performance with the talented Amy Brookes, drummer, vocalist, keyboardist, and percussionist of the band Low Tide Levee. Here are five key highlights from our conversation (plus you'll hear clips from 3 of her songs): **1. The Genesis of Low Tide Levee:** Amy shared the band'...

Podcast Summary: Unlocking Your World of Creativity Expert Panel Interview on "How To Get Unstuck" and overcome obstacles to launching your work. Speaker 1: Alexandra Beller Instinct and analysis are both essential for creativity but don't always work well together. Non-attachment when using analysis and non-judgment when using instinct are crucial. Toggle between instinct and analysis, allowing q...

In this episode of "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," host Mark Stinson discusses the power of music, learning, and creativity with guest Dan Spencer, author of "The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music: How to Master Any Instrument and Singing in Five Minutes a Day."   Dan Spencer on the main factors for improvement: Dan emphasizes the importance of consistent practice and dedication in a...

This episode introduces Harry Kappen, a musician, multi-instrumentalist, and music therapist based in a village outside of Amsterdam. - Harry's latest music releases include "Not All of Us Agree" and "The Freedom Inside," the latter of which reached the iTunes pop charts in the UK. - The discussion begins with the impact of music on people, emphasizing the emotional and universal appeal of music....

In this podcast episode, Mark interviews Daniel Wolff, a Grammy-nominated author, about his work in music history and his collaboration with Dave Marsh on the book "Kick Out The Jams." (Daniel was nominated for a Grammy for his liner notes for the box set of Sam Cooke's gospel recordings.) Mark and Daniel discuss the evolution of music criticism, the role of protest songs, and the importance of co...

In this engaging interview, Mark Stinson explores the world of creativity with author Martin Tracey. They begin by discussing Martin's roots in Birmingham, UK, and how his upbringing and surroundings influence his storytelling. Martin's genre, which includes paranormal and fantasy elements, often draws from his working-class background, creating relatable and authentic characters and settings. Mar...

In this episode of "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," host Mark Stinson interviews Eric Maisel, the author of over 50 books, including "The Coach’s Way," "Fearless Creating," and "The Power of Daily Practice." The conversation revolves around various aspects of creativity and mental health, touching upon the following key points: 1. **Exploring Creative Potential:** Eric discusses his journey i...

In this captivating podcast episode, Mark Stinson delves into the world of hospitality, experience management, and creative marketing with his guest, Shannon Pearson. Shannon, with a diverse background in the arts and entertainment industry, sheds light on her venture, "The Carolina Experience," redefining short-term rental accommodations. 1. Shannon discusses her journey, blending her love for th...

Today we have a guest whose creative journey has taken him from dance floors to construction sites, and now to the silver screen. Join me as we dive into the world of creativity, motivation, and tapping into one's potential -- with Atticus Ray. Here are the highlights of Mark's questions for Atticus: 1.    Atticus, your journey has been nothing short of fascinating. From creati...

In this podcast update from Oslo Innovation Week, Mark Stinson reports on a presentation by Camilla Gramstad , Head of Sustainability at Elkjøp , Scandinavia's largest consumer electronics retailer. Here's a summary of the key points covered: - Camilla's presentation sheds light on Elkjop's sustainability commitment to promoting the circular economy in the consumer electronics retail industry. - E...

This is a special episode of "Unlocking Your World of Creativity" with Mark, recorded in Oslo, Norway. Mark shares real-time updates during Oslo Innovation Week. He delves into the history and significance of the Nobel Peace Prize, which is set to be announced on October 6th. Mark takes you on a virtual tour of key sites related to the Nobel Prize, including the Nobel Peace Center, Oslo City Hall,...