Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of the founder of Wonderfish "Creativity means: Pushing the limits to where you're not settling for the first idea." James Colistra spent nearly 20 years inside top business media brands, beginning at The Economist and later joining Forbes, where he became Executive Director of Integrated Marketing. Today, he’s the founder of Wonderfish, a done-for-you po...

Creativity through the lens of a musician, author and entrepreneur  "I believe that we are created by the Creator to create." Cliff Beach is a multifaceted creator, storyteller, and motivator whose work bridges hustle culture, personal growth, and creative expression. As the author of Side Hustle & Flow, Side Hustle & Flow: Shape Up!, and now Side Hustle & Flow: The Daily Gri...

Creativity through the lens of a multi-hyphanate creative "Creativity is: Authenticity. Helping others find themselves." Alexandra Beller, Artistic Director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, (2002-present), was a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company from 1995-2001. Alexandra has created over 50 original Dance Theatre works, presented at/commissioned by theatres throughout NYC,...

Creativity through the lens of an author, former CPA, atorney, consultant and grandfather "Creativity is: circumstance driving outside the box thinking." AJ Tyler's love for writing began at 16 when he read Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny Got His Gun." That story's ability to immerse Tyler into the wounded soldier's mind made him realize the power of writing. Tyler...

Creativity through the lens of an author and coach "My creativity is about seeing patterns." Lee Baucom is an author and coach with a background in therapy who’s spent more than two decades building a business around his writing. He now works with authors who want clarity on how their book can support their work and lead to a sustainable business. http://BookToBusinessBlueprint.com Send...

Creativity through the lens of a Badass Grandpa, mountain climber, adventurer and author "Creativity - it means being soulfully creative. Creating a meaningful life." John Graham is an author, adventurer, former diplomat and citizen activist . No guru and no saint, he's repeatedly sought the meaning of his life in many places where it wasn't. He finally found the purpose he sou...

Creativity through the lens of the founders of The Brief Collective "'Creativity is: Sharing your heart.' 'Exploring your mind to the fullest potential.'" Marisa Burgett: Owner of MB - Creative Agency where she is the brains {& beauty} behind thoughtful, strategic, and unique designs for woman owned business so that their brand can turn heads.  Coach Marisa quit h...

Creativity through the lens of a documentary filmmaker, film professor, author and illustrator "Creativity should not be something you try to do. IT should be something that's just natural that comes out of you." Award-winning TV director & documentary filmmaker, Craig D. Forrest, has traveled to 160 countries and 6 continents for such clients as CBS, ABC, Discovery Channel, A&a...

Creativity through the lens of a public speaker, purpose mentor and best selling author "Creativity is finding your voice and self expression without guilt and sharme." Cooper Harrison is a mindset and transformation coach who helps people unlock creativity by clearing subconscious blocks and reconnecting with their inner world. His work focuses on removing the internal friction that sti...

Creativity through the lens of the owner of Kim Vargo Co "Creativity is thinking in a different way or trying out a new process." Kim Vargo is a systems and operations strategist who helps creative service providers, especially wedding professionals, streamline their client experience from inquiry through offboarding. As a Certified Dubsado Specialist and former high school math teacher,...

Creativity through the lens of an artist, creativity coach, creativity hype gal and author "Creativity looks different to everyone and boils down to curiosity." Rachael Renae is an artist, play enthusiast, and creativity hype gal based in Detroit, MI. She helps people prioritize play to overcome creative blocks, better connect with themselves and their people, and confidently live big, f...

Creativity through the lens of a lawyer, online entrepreneur, tech founder "Finding ways to combine things in original ways"  Bobby is a Harvard Law Grad turned online entrepreneur—but he’s NOT your typical lawyer. He doesn't do suits, he hates legalese more than you do, and he tends to make bad pop-culture references and dad jokes. With his extensive expertise from a 20+ year legal...

Creativity through the lens of and artist and tax pro "Creativity: it's like breathing air to me." Hannah Cole is an artist and tax expert who bridges creativity and finance. Founder of Sunlight Tax and author of Taxes for Humans, she empowers self-employed professionals to build confident, sustainable financial lives. A seasoned artist and columnist for Hyperallergic, Hannah also h...

Creativity through the lens of an architect and author "Creativity is a fundamental quality of being human." Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with over 25 years experience. His book Conscious Home Design has hit the #1 best seller list in 7 countries so far. Specializing in single and multi-family homes and intentional communities, he works with clients all over the United States an...

Creativity through the lens of a musician and songwriter "Being creative is so lucky" Robin Batteau’s“Banned in Sparta” is a new collaborative album of songs based on poems by Classical Greek poets and recorded by a number of friends: Tom Paxton, Eric Andersen, Livingston and Kate Taylor, Matt Nakoa, Robin Lane, 2-time Tony winning actor James Naughton and his gifted children Keira and G...

Creativity through the lens of the Chief Creative Officer at Ratkaj Designes "Earmarking time. Set aside time to take the pressure off." Rochelle Ratkaj Moser is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Ratkaj Designs, a creative agency that brings together the power of design and the purpose of philanthropy. With a focus on accessibility, inclusion, and mission-aligned visual storytell...

Creativity through the lens of a photographer, authoe, tour guide and social media content creator "Creativity is about noticing what other people overlook and finding a way to share it with them." Ronnie Frey is the creative visionary behind the popular Instagram account @doorwaysofchicago, a visual archive that elevates the mundane into the magnificent. With a keen eye for detail and a...

Creativity through the lens of a storyteller, event specialist, advocate and purpose driven creative "Self expression is an act of defiance" Thomas R Wilson is a Writer, Business Owner,  Advocate, Sensory Friendly Events Specialist,  and Community Leader. His work within the Neuro Diverse and Mental Health communities has brought him international acclaim and he work as an advocate has r...

Creativity through the lens of a former National Geographic and White House photographer, business coach and author "Creativity: Someone who can see the end results of see the big picture." Scott Proposki spent 27 years behind the camera, photographing for National Geographic, The White House, HBO, Microsoft, and celebrities like Robin Williams and Miley Cyrus. He built a seven-figure ph...

Creativity through the lens of an author, musician and creative force "Creativity is an organic thing - a natural byproduct of humans trying to survive." Antonio Michael Downing is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, and musician. His memoir Saga Boy was praised by Kiese Laymon as "singularly dazzling" and received critical acclaim from publications like Essence Magazine. His nov...

Creativity through the lens of an Executive, author and professional public speaker "Creativity: It's everything from doing things differently to saying No!" Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, soug...

Creativity through the lens of a DJ, business professor and author "Creativity is about thinking outside the box, taking risks and not being afraid of hearing no." Amani Roberts is a powerhouse in the world of music—an internationally recognized DJ, award-winning music professor, and passionate historian of R&B and Black music culture. With years of experience spinning records, educa...

Creativity through the lens of a Playwright and Director "Creativity is about being able to make something out of nothing." Stan Lai has been called ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time’ (Robert Brustein), ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world’ (BBC), and ‘Asia’s top theatre director’ (Asiaweek).  Born in the US and raised in...

Creativity through the lens of a talent agent, college professor and performance mindset coach "Coming up with more than one solution to a problem....embracing your full potential"  Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, holds a Ph. D. in Psychology from Walden University. Additionally, he is a certified Hypnot...

Creativity through the lens of an artist and collage storyteller  "Being aware of my surroundings, and stop thinking about worries" Based on Vancouver Island, Silvina Lanusse creates work from fragments: torn paper, vintage letters, sheet music, old maps, and pieces of memory. She often begins without a strict plan, letting each piece guide her as it evolves from chaos into quiet, layere...