Onken's World Podcast

It takes hard work to let things go but I think when we do, we're a lot better off. Today I'm talking about something I've been thinking a lot about lately: letting go. I hate having anger or resentment on my plate, and I've been thinking about why that is. I love to feel free, […] The post 102: Nick Onken – Letting Go appeared first on NIONlife™ .

The less stress you have in your body the better able you are to perform in your waking state, and I really believe that that's the point of meditation. A year ago I took a class with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation and started my daily meditation practice. The results have been amazing: jet lag […] The post 101: Emily Fletcher – How to Meditate No Matter Where You Are appeared first on NIONlife...

For me the biggest key to success is being able to master your mind. Today I'm bringing you the first episode of NION Radio, formerly ShopTalk Radio. With the help of my girlfriend Stacy London, we're turning the tables as she interviews me about how I got to where I am in my creative career, […] The post 100: Nick Onken – How I Went From Struggling Artist To Where I Am Today appeared first on NIO...

"It's a space for them to be who they are instead of who they think they're supposed to be." It's almost time. If you've been following ShopTalk Radio for a while, you've seen us evolve. We still have the same mission, and we've brought some incredible guests onto the show to help keep you inspired. […] The post 99: Emily Greener – How to Teach Girls to Lead appeared first on NIONlife™ .

I had to build everything that I have built now now from the ground up on my own. I often get asked what advice I would give my 20 year old self, so I thought I would put it in a podcast. There are definitely some things I wish I had a better grasp on […] The post 98: Nick Onken – Five Pieces of Advice for My 20 Year Old Self appeared first on NIONlife™ .

I'm excited today to bring back Amber Rae, who was a guest about a year ago. Amber explores creativity from the inside out and today we're talking about wonder over worry and how to quiet your worry and look for the wonder in your creative life. Amber has been diving deep into the idea of […] The post 97: Amber Rae – The Power of Choosing Wonder Over Worry appeared first on NIONlife™ .

Because I didn't fit in and no one pressured me to fit in, I could be different and I could do art. I've been wanting to get today's guest on the show for quite a while now, and I'm excited it's finally happening. Shantell Martin is an amazing artist that I met at Summit Series last year. […] The post 96: Shantell Martin – How To Find Your Unique Path As An Artist appeared first on NIONlife™ .

Creating your sandbox is about creating the structure and time to play. This week on the show, I'm talking about your sandbox. I've mentioned the sandbox on the show many times before, and it's something that I got from my good friend Elle Luna. Your sandbox is a space where you can play with your […] The post 95: Nick Onken – Three Steps to Creating Your Sandbox appeared first on NIONlife™ .

"I realized that if I wanted to do big things in this world that I needed to associate myself with good people." Today's guest is the youngest guest I've ever had on the show. At the age of 20, Jared Kleinert has already don't a TEDTalk, been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Huffington Post, and […] The post 94: Jared Kleinert – How to Connect with People by Adding Value appeared first on NIONlif...

"It helps me crunch and get some work done and helps me focus because we all know that sitting in front of a computer can be very distracting." I mentioned this on a previous episode, but it's official: Nion Radio will be the new name of the show! We'll be talking a lot about the […] The post 93: Nick Onken – Twelve Productivity Tools appeared first on NIONlife™ .

"I wanted to sing like Barbra Streisand and dance like Martha Graham." I've got a really exciting and special guest for you guys today. Donna Karan is an icon in the fashion industry, and the creator of her companies Donna Karan and DKNY, which are two of the largest fashion brands in the world. Her […] The post 92: Donna Karan – How to Create a Career in Fashion appeared first on NIONlife™ .

It's important for us to be grateful for the things we do have in our lives, all the way down to the very breath we're breathing. I just got back from trip to Guatemala where I was shooting for Pencils of Promise. I also was lucky enough to see pictures of the school that I […] The post 91: Nick Onken – 10 Tools for Mental Greatness appeared first on NIONlife™ .

Photography is such a great thing, to be able to capture the moment and have it live past the actual moment. Today on the show you'll hear part two of my interview with Cal Fussman. Cal is an expert interviewer and the writer of a great series in Esquire called What I Learned. He's an […] The post 90: Cal Fussman – The Art of Interviewing Part 2 appeared first on NIONlife™ .

You can palm the basketball, that doesn't mean you're going to be a great basketball player - you're gonna have to work at it. I was lucky enough to hear today's guest Cal Fussman speak about the art of the interview on the Summit at Sea boat. Cal is an amazing storyteller, interviewer, and speaker. Having […] The post 89: Cal Fussman – The Art of Interviewing Part 1 appeared first on NIONlife™ .

In personal branding it's really about the people; It's the person at the center, it's the people that influence their lives, it's the people that they touch. Being a creative entrepreneur can be a challenge, especially when it comes to branding and marketing yourself as a business. It's important to be able to identify the […] The post 88: Matthew Loyd – The Art of Personal Branding appeared firs...

It's one thing to want to do something and it's another thing to just do it, whether or not anyone's asked you to. Today I'm talking to one of the funniest guys I know, someone I've known since my Seattle days, Nick Thune. Since our time in the Northwest, he has moved down to Hollywood […] The post 87: Nick Thune – How to Become a Successful Comedian appeared first on NIONlife™ .

Your self worth doesn't equal what, how much, and who you're working for. I'd be lying if I said the freelance entrepreneurial life was easy. There's definitely phases of feast and famine, slow times and busy times. I go through dry spells with work, and I wanted to share what I've learned through these times. […] The post 86: Nick Onken – What to Do in the In-Betweens appeared first on NIONlife™...

Since I've started making work it always feels like whatever idea I'm delving into in the present is the last good idea. Art is all about people's expectations. Some artists represent the world as it is, and some artists have a goal of manipulating that representation. Daniel Arsham aims to do just that with his […] The post 85: Daniel Arsham – How to Twist People's Expectations with Art appeared...

I'm constantly reminding myself to be grateful for what I have and where I'm at, and also to think outward. Today I'm continuing my list of my top books for the creative entrepreneur. You can listen to part one of my list here. These books are great for learning about creativity, both the artistic process […] The post 84: Nick Onken – Ten Books for Creative Entrepreneurs Part 2 appeared first on N...

Time and age and growth are great assets to one's brain. When you pay attention to do what you do, and you do it well, people will take notice. That's one of the things Christopher Makos taught me during our conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear the rest of the amazing advice […] The post 83: Christopher Makos – How To Get Your Work Noticed appeared first on NIONlife™ .

The more that you listen to that inner voice and let inspiration be your guide, the more you are accessing your flow state. Today I'm talking about books for the creative entrepreneur. In the first of a two part series, I want to tell you about five books that have inspired me. These books are […] The post 82: Nick Onken – Ten Books for Creative Entrepreneurs Part 1 appeared first on NIONlife™ .

It's not just about someone telling us to go do something, they need to be part of it, they need to own it. I believe that art can change the world, and it is empowering and inspiring to meet people who feel the same way. That's why I'm excited to have Sergio Fernández de Córdova on […] The post 81: Sergio Fernández De Córdova – How to Use Media to Make an Impact appeared first on NIONlife™ .

  You've got to decide what makes sense for you and that you feel good going into it. Setting expectations is all about clear communication, and it's something that I'm still learning. Expectations are like ground rules in the game - once everyone is clear then you don't have to deal with a lot of […] The post 80: Nick Onken – Five Tips on Setting Expectations appeared first on NIONlife™ .

As I'm growing older, I'm growing into who I am, more so because I'm starting to love who I am. Today I'm super excited to introduce you to my longtime friend, Arden Cho. Arden not only plays a lead character on MTV's series Teen Wolf, but she is also a musician and has recorded an […] The post 79: Arden Cho – How to Overcome Insecurity as an Actress appeared first on NIONlife™ .

We're basically consuming the worst kind of fuel that we can consume without replenishing any nutrients. There are a lot of self-proclaimed health gurus out there giving all kinds of advice on how you can change your diet, eat healthy, and lose weight. We've all heard them, right? But changing your habits and quitting sugar […] The post 78: Rocco Dispirito – How to Integrate Healthy Eating Into Yo...