Creatively Well

Episode Summary Derek sits down with Grammy-nominated children's songwriter Frances England to explore how creativity can emerge from the most ordinary moments. Frances shares the accidental origin of her music career, her philosophy of "songwriting as noticing," and the community she's built for songwriters in San Francisco. Guest: Frances England Grammy-nominated children's songwriter based in S...

Host: Derek Orth Guest: Vivek Venugopal — Improv practitioner, executive coach, and corporate trainer specializing in communication, public speaking, storytelling, and improv thinking. Episode Summary Derek sits down with Vivek Venugopal to explore how improv comedy principles can transform our personal and professional lives. Vivek shares his journey from a lukewarm college improv experience to w...

Most biographies overlook the real person behind the legend, and that's why my guest, Eddie Selover, went deep. Discover how Eddie unraveled the secrets of Basil Rathbone, Hollywood’s most iconic Sherlock Holmes, by digging through family archives, unearthing unseen letters, and interviewing his grandson. What Eddie uncovered reveals a complex man far richer than the myth. In this episode, Eddie s...

In this episode of Creatively Well, host Derek Orth interviews McArdle Hankin, founder of Back Pocket Media, about the art of storytelling and the journey of creating live storytelling events. McArdle shares insights into his background, the appeal of live storytelling, and the importance of collaboration and audience engagement. He discusses the challenges of balancing creativity with parenthood...

In this conversation, Vikram Rangala shares his multifaceted journey through creative well-being, exploring the importance of creativity in personal and professional life. He discusses the significance of daily routines, the power of journaling, and the role of gratitude in fostering a creative mindset. Vikram emphasizes the need for psychological safety in both personal and corporate environments...