Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of a author, consultant, speaker and musician Creativity "It's making something both useful and beautiful" Rich Kirkpatrick, a native of San Jose,California, writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership. In 2022 he authored, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. He is also a musici...

Creativity through the lens of a nationally board certified Health and Wellness Coach, author and speaker "It's one thing to be inspired and learn from the greats. It's a whole other to bring your own originality" Annie Delre is a nationally board certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with hundreds of clients to help them achieve a life of confidence, wellness, and...

Creativity through the lens of the Boss Lady behind Strategy By Sasha and owner of Boundless Audio Podcast Network "Creativity for me is infusing my life with color." Sasha Willis is the boss lady behind Strategy By Sasha, host of the Strategy for Creatives: Business Minus the Bullshit Podcast, co-host of the Swirl and Sip Podcast, and owner of the Boundless Audio Podcast Network. As a b...

Creativity through the lens of a Storyteller "At it's barest bones meaning, creating something from nothing." ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a social-impact, digital health company. Her best-sell...

Creativity through the lens of a sales and money mindset coach "Creativity means you allow your mind to think openly." Jocelyn Chong is a Sales and Money Mindset Coach, Multi-Award Winning Four Time #1 International Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker and Podcast Host.  She empowers service-based female entrepreneurs and executives to unleash their potential and embody wealth consciousn...

Creativity through the lens of the Architect of the Warrior's LIFE Code "Being open to the opportunities around you." Martin Salama is known as The Architect of The Warriors L.I.F.E. Code. He specializes in helping people frustrated in their life quickly shift their mindset to UNCOVER their greatness so they can live their true potential and enjoy LIFE! An example of what he’s achie...

Creativity through the lens of a communication skills consultant and empathy infuser "It's a Divine purpose to create." Erin Whalen is a Communication Skills Coach and the founder of Compassionate Coaching, which guides teams in the helping profession, especially bereavement and end-of-life professionals, to get through their days with more ease. She uses her background as an actor,...

Creativity through the lens of a Director, producer, writer & Filmmaker, writer and mediator "How do you bring together conscious and unconscious minds." - Beret "The interplay between structure and variation." - John Beret E. Strong , Ph. D., M.F.A., Director/Producer, has been making documentary films since 1995, and owns Landlocked Films. Beret is also a researcher, writ...

Creativity through the lens of a musician and business owner "Creativity is turning nothing into something. Seeing things as what they could be, not what they are." My name is Lil Cross, I'm 21 and based in Tampa, Florida! I'm a lifetime musician and a full-time artist coach for the last two years. In my original music, I specialize in Hip-Hop, and as a coach me and my team spe...

Creativity through the lens of a professor, writer and award winning designer "Creativity is a twist on something that exists. Imagination is something new" Robin Landa is an expert in creative advertising, branding, graphic design, and social media, and has been called a "creativity guru," having published over 20 widely recognized books in her fields of expertise. Robin holds...

Creativity through the lens of an Award Winning Graphic Designer and Content Creator "It's easy for me to be creative for others, where I struggle is my own creativity for me and getting it out of me." Victoria is a self-taught, award-winning graphic designer. For over thirty years, she has run her successful design and marketing company, Wolf Design and Marketing, and now focuses o...

Creativity through the lens of a writer and author "Creativity is a way of honoring an idea or a feeling. Taking it and sharing it, making it bigger than it was." Liz Alterman is the author of a domestic suspense novel, The Perfect Neighborhood , a young adult thriller, He’ll Be Waiting , and a memoir, Sad Sacked . Her work has appeared in The New York Times , The Washington Post , McSwe...

Creativity through the lens of an Art & Yoga Fitness Instructor and Children's Book Author "Creativity means, having space to move in new ways." Sarah is a 36 year old certified yoga fitness instructor, stretch coach and personal trainer. She has a background in the arts and early childhood education and is a newly launched children's book author and illustrator. Book: Iris...

Creativity through the lens of a grandma and author "I have no idea what it's like to not be creative!" A best seller on Amazon, with a five- star rating and rave  reviews, Brownies for Breakfast is a cookbook you’ll actually  enjoy reading and using. Frank, complete, simple: favorite  sweets and comfort foods, reimagined as whole food, plant based, sugar-free, low-carb, dairy-free,...

Creativity through the lens of an author "Now I think it's about expressing my inner thoughts or inner passions....making something new out of nothing." The international prize-winning author of ‘ Raising Kids Who Care: Practical conversations for exploring stuff that matters, together,’ Susy Lee lives to help families build a strong culture of communication and contribution. Her bo...

Creativity through the lens of a Dad, coach, author, speaker and host of the Low Card Hustle Podcast "Being unique and inventive and having a good time is when I feel the most creative." Nate helps entrepreneurs and busy parents get into the best shape of their lives using simple training & nutrition frameworks and without tracking a single calorie. Being in amazing shape gives a mas...

Creativity through the lens of an Entrepreneurial Evangelist and podcast host "Up until November 2021 I never would have thought of myself as creative."   Jason Skeesick is a US Army veteran, coach, and an entrepreneurial evangelist.  He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with passionate leaders, talented teams, and s...

Creativity through the lens of an Artist at large "To me, creativity is like oxygen" David Lee Csicsko is an internationally recognized and celebrated designer and artist currently living and working in Chicago, Illinois. During his 30 year career, David has engaged in a wide variety of projects at nearly every scale; from small privately commissioned prints to his more recent exploratio...

Creativity through the lens of an author "It's about just playing, it's simple hearted play." Neil Mach was born and raised in England's "Rockin' Surrey." He enjoys bragging that he was born in the same year as the opening of Liverpool's Cavern Club, Elvis' performance at the Jailhouse, and Lennon and McCartney's first meeting at a church picn...

Creativity through the lens of a Cognitive Scientist (MCs), Idea Enthusiast, & Caffeinated Writer. "There aren't any moments in time when we are not creative" My work as a scientist and author is fueled by a passion for exploring what it means to think, what thoughts look like, where they come from, and what they mean. I began with an Undergraduate Degree (Hnrs) in Cognitive Sci...

Creativity through the lens of a professor, podcast host and author "It's a balance of generativity and artistry" ADAM BRAUS is a professor and polymath professional, author, and expert in the fields of education, organizational management, and ethics. He is a writer, speaker, teacher, podcaster, and consultant. He lives in San Francisco, California's Mission district. You can...

Creativity through the lens of a fabric and paper designer "Being a designer, I take for granted that everyday we have to use creativity in order to flex that muscle." Carina has a Ph. D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She was a professor before starting her fabric and paper business. Carina was the Creative Director for Cartabella Scrapbooking Company. Her brand has been se...

Creativity through the lens of an entrepreneur, author and speaker "You don't just go with stock answers. You look for other ways to get things done, other ways to live, other ways to exist, other ways to find happiness."  Kim Sorrelle is an entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, popular speaker, and the author of two books. Her first book, Cry Until You Laugh, is ab...

Creativity through the lens of a psychologist, art playgroundist and author "I think that it begins, for me, with getting quiet enough to hear what's going on inside me." Rachel Awes works as a psychologist, art playgroundist, and author, who loves listening to the beauty in people and animals and all living colors—and she truly embodies color, as she is also an ambassador for the S...

Creativity through the lens of an Emmy Award Winning Media Advisor "It's a communication form. It's getting something on the internal to the external." Vinnie Potestivo is a talent development & media strategist who is widely known for launching brands that continue to influence modern pop culture. He is the Founder of VPE, VPEtalent, the Verified Podcast Exchange, and the...