Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of the Co-founder of Pennant Video "You have to bring a sense of pride and ownership into what you're doing." Tim Bradley is the Co-Founder of Pennant Video, a B2B-focused agency that has pioneered the Video Marketing Trifecta™ to power mid-funnel marketing strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in video marketing, Tim has partnered with leadin...

Creativity through the lens of a dyslexic coach, girl Dad and podcast host "I get to express myself out into the world in a way that makes me feel joy!" Coach Willie Blake is the go-to high-performance coach for dyslexic professionals ready to trade self-doubt for confidence, clarity, and daily progress. He equips entrepreneurs, career professionals, and creators with simple, powerful to...

Creativity through the lens of Santa for Nerds "Human beings are creative. You don't have to be an artist to be creative." Paul Eric Pape is a TEDx speaker, author, and creative business strategist known as “Santa for Nerds.” With over 20 years as a successful creative entrepreneur, Paul has designed custom collectibles for Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon while building his own t...

Creativity through the lens of CEO & Founder of Think-Partners, "I believe creativity is one of the singular solutions to the worlds great tragedies."  Bernie Youngblood is the founder of ThinkPartners, a boutique marketing firm dedicated to bridging the worlds of commerce, cause, and creativity. With a background spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and corporate consulting, Bernie b...

Creativity through the lens of a best selling author and intuitive healer "It's all about allowing new ideas, new perspective, new colors come into my mind." Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 26 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide. Inna's...

Creativity through the lens of Founder and CEO of Share More Stories "Creativity is a fundamental aspect of self expression." James Warren is the Founder and CEO of Share More Stories, a human experience insights company. The company’s primary offering is the SEEQ Platform, which helps organizations and brands uncover the emotional drivers behind employee and customer experiences.  James...

Creativity through the Founder and Creative Director of What If LAB "There is simply being human.....innate creativity. And then we have to keep exercising the brain." Adelia C. Schleusz has always been a curious and creative to the core, with her eyes always on the horizon. This passion fueled her ‘curated’ career journey, and years of professional experience in commercial design, arts,...

Creativity through the lens of a Transformational Life Coach, Speaker and Award Winning Author "For me creativity is really about how to navigate uncertainty." Naomi Vladeck is the award-winning author of Braving Creativity, Artists Who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation. She is a certified creativity & life coach with a Masters in Performa...

Creativity through the lens of a Creative Hypnotic Entrepreneur  "Being creative to me is having a growth mindset. A mindset of possibilities." For more than 15 years, Shane Fozard has taught hypnotherapy, NLP, and advanced communication through the Australian Success Academy, training over 10,000 people across 18 countries, change habits, build businesses, and develop stronger leadershi...

Creativity through the lens of the managing director of Truth Fitness "Creativity is about being nimble enough and creative enough to pivot" https://www.instagram.com/truth_fitness_/ https://truthfitness.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/camtruth/?isSelfProfile=false https://www.instagram.com/camhartrain/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TRUTHFITN/ Send us Fan Mail

Sustaining Creativity Podcast 2025 Wrap-Up I'm wrapping up the 2025 year in this solo podcast episode. I have had the honor to chat with so many amazing individuals about creativity from around the world. So many wonderful stories and creativity experiences to wrap-up. I learned a lot about rhythm, the rhythm of effort and rest. The rhythm of community, and the rhythm of kindness. Not only ha...

Creativity through the lens of a visibility coach and podcast host, "I equate creativity to life energy." Anna Holtzman is a therapist-turned-visibility coach who helps sensitive creatives, healers, and entrepreneurs overcome the fear of being seen so they can share their voice and sustain their creative work—without burning out. Before coaching, Anna spent 15 years behind the scenes in...

Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, recording artist and author "Creativity is creating something out of nothing." If songwriter/recording artist/author Dennis Welch could wave a wand over how the world will remember him, he would choose just one word:  Storyteller. Over 500 songs. Two books. Concerts far and wide. It’s what he is meant to do here in this world. Tell stories and...

Creativity through the lens of the founder of MLC Consulting "Lean into curiosity. The ability to be curious and try something new." I am a dynamic community engagement consultant and cultural bridge-builder with unique expertise in fostering meaningful connections across diverse communities. As the founder of MLC Consulting I bring valuable insights on: - Cross-cultural communication an...

Creativity through the lens of a Nature Inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach, "It's the non linear logic, the ability for us to tap into a side of ourselves that doesn't have to have a reason." Since my earliest managerial position, I have always focused on the development of platforms and people. Whether it was building world class operating systems at Microsoft, changing...

Creativity through the lens of the CEO & Co-Founder of Sound Union "I had a broad foundation of what it meant to be creative." John Avilla is the founder of Sound Union , a creative studio and cultural hub designed for people who see music as more than background noise—it’s well-being, inspiration, and connection. With a background in brand strategy and creative direction, John built...

Creativity through the lens of podcast host, Ted X speaker and author  "Each of us have a way to show our super power, and each of us have a way to tie creativity to our super power." Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a TEDx speaker, Business & Wellness Coach, Professor, and bestselling author who helps entrepreneurs achieve big results through small, strategic actions. With a Ph. D. in He...

Creativity through the lens of an author, screenwriter, producer and podcaster "I experience creativity, as an idea that wants to come through me." Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. I live an enchanted life and besides for bein...

Creativity through the lens of a singer/songwriter "Creativity, it's all about your imagination" Tom Ciurczak (Sir-Zak) offers up an infectious blend of energetic rhythms, danceable beats and powerful storytelling lyrics that make you think you are listening to a crossbreed of Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon and Steve Earle, complete with Eagles-esque harmonies and hook-laden Eric C...

Creativity through the lens of a fashion model, retired union carpenter, founder and owner of Gott Street Blues "Being Creative is just my entire being." Meet Brenda “Maxx” Cumby McGee, Founder and Owner of GottStreet Blues. She is a lifelong fashion model and union carpenter began her journey when she was 10 - both playing dress up in her mom’s clothes, and also creating a construction...

Creativity through the lens of a social innovator, social entrepreneur, systems change advocate and artist "To me, it means that I am somehow tapped into the flow of life." Nora Wilhelm is a social innovator and systems entrepreneur dedicated to driving positive change for a regenerative and just future. Her journey as a changemaker began at the age of 15, when she became deeply aware of...

Creativity through the lens of the CEO and Founder of the How to Buy A Home platform "Finding creativity when you're sweaty and tired." David Sidoni has been helping first-time home buyers since 2006. After over a decade of seeing first-hand how the real estate industry was screwing first-timers, he decided to create an educational platform to empower and educate the people who need...

Creativity through the lens of a multifaceted artist, singer, composer, speaker and leadership coach "The creative impulse is what brings renewal." Owen Ó Súilleabháin is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his work as a singer, composer, speaker, and leadership coach. He draws on his rich heritage in the performing arts and academic background in philosophy, Greek and Roman civilization...

Creativity through the lens of a World Renowned Architect  "Architecture is frozen music." Kevin Kennon is an internationally renowned architect with over 40 years of experience, specializing in environmentally sustainable and innovative design. As the founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., Kevin leads the development of zero-carbon emission luxury eco-resorts in remote wilderness loca...

Creativity through the lens of a creative partner, author, certified coach and entrepreneur "We are most creative when we are creating from a space that is authentically us." Pia Leichter is a creative partner, published author, certified coach, and entrepreneur. Her path has been anything but ordinary: a recovering nomad, she’s reported as a journalist in Sri Lanka, graduated summa cum...