Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Solo Episode: In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the biggest misconceptions out there: the myth that creativity is a rare, magical trait reserved for a chosen few. We’ve all heard it before—phrases like “I’m just not the creative type” or “Creativity is only for artists.” But the truth is, creativity isn’t an elusive gift; it’s a skill and a mindset that anyone can cultivate....

Creativity through the lens of the Chief Purpose Officer of PurposeU "Creativity is, being able to come up with stuff, make connections so that something new is created." Over the last 20 years, I have helped more than 400 organizations define their purpose and become consistently uniquely remarkable through his proprietary Blueprint process. "Blueprinting" defines an organizat...

Creativity through the lens of Ms. World Traveler "Creativity is something intrinsic to who I am." The creator, writer and host of her own web series/blog about travel, style and shopping, Ms. World Traveler Kerry Damiano has been to over 130 countries and all 50 states. Her love of all things glamorous, which she weaves into every YouTube episode, stems from her decades long tie to the...

Creativity through the lens of a communication coach for parents of teens and a spoken word artist "Creativity is: 1. Asking what do you want. 2. Being intentional on putting things together or taking them apart" I'm Marcus, a 'communication coach' for parents of preteens. I help business professionals who are parents of 10 to 14 year olds effectively show up and connect w...

 Creativity through the lens of a founder and creative director of luxury events "For me creativity is very organic, there's an intuitiveness withing me." Blending a lifelong passion for exceptional event curation with a keen eye for detail, Cassie LaMere stands as a paragon in luxury event planning. As the Founder and Creative Director of Cassie LaMere Events, she has redefined the...

Creativity through the lens of a world renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x best selling author "For me creativity means: I get to use all of my skills." Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet.  She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author. Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robb...

Creativity through the lens of a Christian Entrepreneur and Ovarian Cancer Survivor  "Creativity is opening up my heart and mind to possibilities" Wendy Gunn is a Christian entrepreneur and ovarian cancer survivor who, when diagnosed, realized her story was changed forever and that she was uniquely created by God.  She stopped comparing, copying, competing, and coveting her friends'...

Creativity through the lens of a Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor  "I've discovered a new creative side of myself." Maxwell, Max, Ivey is a blind serial online entrepreneur with over 15 years of lived experience. His passion is advocating for accessibility & inclusion by showing business owners what's in it for them. He shares the why's and the how's. H...

Creativity through the lens of Business Coach, CEO Next Level University, Podcaster "Creativity means: finding out what you're obsessed with and doing it." At age 2, my father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident myself, I questioned everything I was doing in life. I questioned who I was and the choices I was making. I was at an al...

Creativity through the lens of a Fused Glass Artist "You're taught the techniques and then you do with them what you want!" Nancy Dillingham Marks, a Fused Glass Artist. After a 35 year corporate career, she took a creative leap and found her passion in fused glass art. Her journey began with a single class, despite her initial self-doubt about having any artistic talent. To her sur...

Creativity through the lens of a creative writer "Creativity means: Expressing yourself with art." Hello, my name is Bintou Kaba. I am a creative writer. I write poems, lyrics, films, and books. I am going to shoot my short film about hook-up culture at the end of March.  Later this year, I am going to try to release my first spoken word album, Reaching For The Stars.  Instagram:  https:...

Creativity through the lens of an author, artist and entrepreneur "Everything that I'm doing in my life is creative." Cindy Ingram Bio Cindy Ingram is a writer, artist, poet, podcaster, educator, and entrepreneur. She is the author of Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, publishing on October 31, 2023. Connecting with works of art and crafting innovative learning activities, she has...

Creativity through the lens of a photographer "I'd love to be remembered as being creative" There's something magnetic about the streets of London at night. As the sun sets, the city undergoes a dramatic transformation. The bright lights of the theatres, cinemas and passing traffic illuminate the streets and you encounter the energy of unleashed Londoners, adventurous and caref...

Creativity through the lens of the Owner of Los Rios Farm "Creativity = Problem Solving" Farm Bio:  Although not being born on a farm, yet living on one most of his life, Larry Lempka is the originator of Los Rios Farm, the farm that has been in the family for over 60 years influenced by growing up on the Little Thompson River south of Berthoud Colorado.  He has an extensive agricultural...

Creativity through the lens of a psychologist, author, and founder of Parenting Talent LLC "Being able to let go, dive in and express your authentic self." Dr. Alaina Johnson is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a parent of three offspring who are passionate about the performing arts, she recognized the lack of resources for parents of teens and tweens with sim...

Creativity through the lens of a public speaker, author, licensed psychotherapist and podcaster "Creativity - making connections, connecting the dots is very empowering.....Being a listener of life." BRONWYN SCHWEIGERDT may be the most evocative psychotherapist you’ve ever heard. Instead of fixing peoples’ messes, her goal is to elicit feelings you’re most ashamed to have, such as hatred...

Creativity through the lens of the CEO of Tadpole Press "Creativity is listening to my own divine spirit and tapping into the authenticity and that creative spirit that's calling for something to be created." Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating...

Creativity through the lens of a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom and friend " Creativity is this out of the box thinking and using our imagination.....Creativity is a tool for self care." Beryl Young is a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom, friend and living proof that little sparks of creative self-care can change your lif...

Creativity through the lens of and Educator and Best Selling Author "Finding a problem to solve and bring it to the marketplace." Fred Moskowitz is an educator and best selling author who has trained countless investors from all walks of life on how to create passive income streams of their own. As a fund manager, Fred manages a mortgage note investment fund and is considered an industry...

Creativity through lens of CEO of Brill media "Creativity is about the decisions you make to create the outcome that is unique." Robert Brill has worked in advertising for 20 years, and is the CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency for scalable business growth. The company has been honored 10 times across Inc 5000 and Financial Times 500. https://brillmedia.co/ https://www.inst...

Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, musician and author "The stuff I love the most is the moment of inspiration." Carlos Baker is a songwriter, musician, author, father of 4, ex-pat and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression. Having spent his entire life saturated both in music and writing, his band C.K. Baker Bands has released their sophomore album, Find your Way. C...

Creativity through the lens of authors, teachers, innovators, builders and creators "Creativity is about synthesizing and translating" Jeanne Liedtka is the UTC Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. With interests at the intersection of strategy and design, Jeanne has written eight books and multiple articles on the subject of strategy,...

Creativity through the lens of a startup entrepreneur  "Creativity, it's just a bunch of free flow." Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptcy...

Creativity through the lens of a Teacher and Photographer "Creativity means: someone that does something that's never been done before." From humble beginnings to world travel he is proof that limits are meant to be challenged. Ever since walking the Camino de Santiago in 2015 he has been on a mission to inspire and push boundaries. The 500 mile, month long journey solidified his lo...

Creativity through lens of a voice over actor and author "Creativity means to go beyond your thoughts." Professional Voiceover artist & writer, with a strong foundation in music & acting: For Audiobooks, Commercial, Corporate Documentary, E-Learning plus Voice acting for different characters. My Voiceover journey started 25 years ago with my passion for writing, theatre, and film...