Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of an artist, author and entrepreneur "Understanding what I want to create for myself; my dreams." Aisha’s objective is to inspire, motivate and empower audiences to live and breathe in their creative energy. To take risks and be brave in their endeavors with the ability to reinvent themselves multiple times. That nothing in life is granted or given, so they m...

Creativity through the lens of a self healing and relationship expert "Creativity is about honoring how freaking fun I am!" Rebeccah Silence is not just changing lives; she's redefining family happiness for audiences around the world. As an award winning author, coach and media personality, her mission is clear and deeply achievable: to ensure every child grows up with healed, joyfu...

Creativity through the lens of a writer, novelist, essayist, and musician "You're being creative when you're not following the rules" I’m Mike Oppenheim and I’m here to help you think and laugh about the pursuit of inner-peace in a world of outer-chaos. I offer free, weekly essays and podcasts, as well as three premium posts each month (one bonus podcast, essay, and work of fic...

Creativity through the lens of the Founder and managing partner of Bottle Bank "There was a creative side to me I never knew." Damon Raque (pronounced Rocky): Founder and Managing Partner of Bottle Bank.  Damon is a passionate wine enthusiast who is building a unique and dedicated venue that combines private wine storage with a vibrant social scene. His vision is to create a community hu...

Creativity through the lens of a serial entrepreneur and podcast coach "Creativity: You're not doing the norm or doing what people expect." Roy is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding 20 companies across five countries. As a podcast coach and host, Roy has successfully launched and driven six podcasts to the top echelons of the industry, with al...

Creativity through the lens of a holistic thinker and author "Creativity is the openness to new ideas" Anne Riley, born in Richland, Washington, is the eleventh of twelve children and grew up in Naperville, Illinois. She graduated from Illinois State University in 1981 with a degree in Accounting, earning the prestigious Bone Scholar award. She earned an MBA from Portland State Universit...

Creativity through the lens of a work, life balance and harmony coach "Creativity comes in everywhere!" Arlene Cohen Miller brings a wealth of training and experience to help you compassionately and wholeheartedly lead yourself and create the life that works and feels right for you, a life where you experience less stress and more patience, kindness, and peace; a life where you experienc...

Creativity through the lens of the President and Founder of Get Looped "Creativity is about taking risks and showing up." Chris is a seasoned sales and business veteran with a Masters in Finance and Economics from Northwestern University. His forty-year career began on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, where he started his first business in partnership with his brother Curtis...

Creativity through the lens of a speaker, teacher, writer and researcher “If you really want to succeed in your life you have to Let Yourself Off the Hook! Stop trying to solve your problems, achieve your goals and manage your life through force and struggle. This only keeps you stuck. Instead, realise that your problems aren’t your fault. They’re simply the result of using your brain the wrong wa...

Creativity through the lens of a mompreneure, Advocate for Dress for Success and Mrs. Queen of the World "When I see real beauty and the way she shines, that's creativity" Faith, determination, and a heartfelt commitment to empowering others are the cornerstones of Jennifer Lloyd’s remarkable journey. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for emphasizing the beauty of being a leader, a...

Creativity through the lens of a performance psychology coach, stuntman and author "To me creativity is approaching things in my own way." Brian Hite, Ph. D., is "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer," blending over 30 years as a professional stuntman with advanced expertise in performance psychology. With a Ph. D. in Organizational Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psycholog...

Creativity through the lens of the CEO of IdeaScale "Taking a solution from another sphere of life and using it in a different space." Nick has lived an inspiring rags to riches story. Nick started his life by being raised by a single grandmother in a small city in India and graduated at the top of his class from Harvard Business School. Along the way, Nick has worked at some of the top...

Creativity through the lens of the founder of Apollo 21 "The way that we express ourselves and force ourselves to explore what could be" Danny is the founder of Apollo 21 — an innovation and product design studio. Apollo 21 focuses on delivering 3 primary offerings: Custom technology products and services that companies will sell to their customers. Bespoke software for use “inside the h...

Creativity though the lens of an entertainer, host, producer and interviewer "Creativity is what makes you unique." Richard Skipper is an award-winning entertainer, director, and producer whose charismatic stage presence and deep knowledge of the entertainment industry have captivated audiences worldwide. Best known for his signature production, Richard Skipper Celebrates , he combines s...

Creativity through the lens of an engineer and author "To find a way you can place the idea of sustainability before an audience so that they're not quickly rejecting your idea." With a wealth of experience spanning three decades in the industry, David Auge has risen as a prominent figure in the field of environmental management and is on a mission to transform humanities approach t...

Creativity through the lens of the owner of Royal Restrooms "How can I build upon this and make it better" David Sauers: Innovator, Entrepreneur, and Industry Leader David Sauers is a seasoned entrepreneur and the co-founder of Royal Restrooms, a pioneering company that revolutionized the portable restroom industry. With over 20 years of success, Royal Restrooms has redefined what portab...

Creativity through the lens of a screen writer, Emmy nominated producer and podcaster "Creativity is just creating something that wasn't there." Adam “Tex” Davis graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 1993. A scant three years later he'd achieved great success -- as the night manager of Shaun’s Bagels in Manhattan. But soon after, "Tex" sold his first s...

Sustaining Creativity Podcast 2024 Wrap-Up I'm wrapping up the 2024 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 how other's view creativity and even more about my own creative experience. Not only has creativit...

Creativity through the lens of a performer, school advocate and mother, "The depth of creativity is accumulative"  Ann is a lifelong performing artist with an illustrious career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, and major venues across the country. Having worked with top producers and directors, Ann's onstage presence is matched only by her offstage passions.  Beyond the spotlight, A...

Creativity through the lens of a professional executive coach and mentor "Creativity is a difficult word to define. It's more about what are you actually trying to achieve."  David Roche is a professional coach and mentor working with a select few first-time CEOs across several sectors through his company Grey Area Coaching. He is also non-exec Chair of London Book Fair and Chair of...

Creativity through the lens of a lifestyle travel photographer and filmmaker  "Taking an idea, capturing you idea and sharing it." Bryce Way is lifestyle travel Photographer & Filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. He'll travel anywhere to get the job done. Storytelling is a key element in his personal and professional work and will do whatever it takes to get the shot and c...

Creativity through the lens of the owner and founder of 1106 Design "More than anything else creativity is a blessing" Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing. Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy. Michele is on a mission to help authors ask...

Creativity through the lens of a recording artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur "Being creative is what's life's about!" Keldamuzik, also known as "Diva," is an American recording artist, actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Known for her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry, Keldamuzik has made a significant impact through her music, captivating perfo...

Creativity through the lens of a certified life coach, professional horseman and author "Creativity is what drives us. Creating our contribution to the world."  Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey and developer of Stable Living Coaching. The Stable Living Coaching Program uses principles seen in horses to help teens increase self-confidence, overcome stress and anxiety...

Creativity through the lens of a Clinical Hypnotherapist  "Creativity requires you to not care about what other people think about what you produce." Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting...