CREATIVE. KIND.

WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY COST TO START OVER? That's the question underneath Part 2 of CREATIVE. KIND. 's series on self-worth.  In Part 1, we heard what happens when the career you fought for starts quietly working against you.  Part 2 is about what comes next — the decision to change course, the terrifying stretch with no map, and the discovery that the parts of yourself you'd been hi...

WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY MEAN TO SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF? It's a question that sounds simple — until you're in the middle of a deadline spiral, second-guessing every creative decision you've made, or quietly wondering if you even belong in the room. In the next two episodes of CREATIVE. KIND. , host Yuhei Ogawa goes deep on one of the most personal — and most universal — struggles in the...

RAISE A GLASS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY! In this episode, host Yuhei Ogawa explores the often overlooked power of community in the creative industry. In an industry defined by volatility, rejection, and relentless reinvention, it's the people around us who provide support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging when the work gets hard.  Whether it's finding your tribe, learning from rivals, or b...

What matters more for creative professionals—artistic integrity or commercial success? In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, host Yuhei Ogawa embarks on a spiritual quest to explore this timeless tension, inviting listeners into a rich conversation with creatives from diverse backgrounds who've wrestled with this very question. Through intimate interviews and candid reflectio...

In Part 2 of our deep dive on TRUST, host Yuhei Ogawa peels back the layers of creative partnership—where ego, empathy, and imagination collide.  From client tensions to agency alliances and the elusive bond with an audience, how do we build bridges instead of boundaries?  Featuring honest, surprising stories from leaders across the creative spectrum, this episode asks: Can trust be designed into...

What role does trust play in the creative process? Host Yuhei Ogawa dives into the often-overlooked power of interpersonal relationships in the creative industry, uncovering how genuine kindness isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the secret to building unstoppable team dynamics. [Intro] Conversation with Ruth Newbury (Co-founder, CREAM Studio ) (3 min) [Chapter 1 "The Power of Small G...

Why do we do what we do?  And why does it matter? Host Yuhei Ogawa explores different passions of his creative colleagues, and find out what fuels them to continue on on their paths. [Intro] Voice Artist Brent Allen Hagel on how he set off on his Voice Over journey.  Creative Director Ryan Summers on the importance of "Why?" (5 min) [Chapter 1 "The Calling"] Producer Erica Kung...

In this first episode of CREATIVE. KIND., host Yuhei Ogawa explores why kindness is at the heart of creative industry, with a help of a few friends. [Intro] Yuhei shares with filmmaker Michiel Thomas how the idea of the podcast come about. (6 min) [Chapter 1] Yuhei dives into the very meaning of kindness with dancer Ian McKenzie, creative director Quinnton Harris, and theater performer Phillip Att...