The MultiPod

How much of a creative do you think you are? What does creativity mean to you? Does the creative journey shapes who we are?   In this podcast episode, Sara interviews Iris Petra about creativity and The Artist’s Way, a very popular book by Julia Cameron that helps people reconnect with their creative nature.   Iris was born with complicated health issues, but she sees them as a gift to be able to...

The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will be a remote option for all of us who would love to be there! Join us for this fascinating behind the scenes look at multipotentiality in action.

"What kind of relationship do you want when you grow up?" You've likely never been asked that question! Yet why don't we initiate that conversation with our kids, or think about it for ourselves? Multipotentialites challenge the notion of conforming to one set career path, and look for other options and possibilities. Relationship expert Michelle Zaylar is here to tell us that we can take the same...

The MultiPod travels (digitally) to Malawi to get to know Thrive, a new and active member of the Puttytribe.    Thrive shares with us his story of how embracing reading and learning has given him an understanding not just into the world, but into his own multipotentialite personality. It has helped him combat stress, pressure and expectations. Currently studying Architecture, but with an interest...

Puttytribe member Alberto Martínez lives with his wife on the Lofoten Islands of Norway, a remote archipelago more than two-thirds the way up the Norweigan coast, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, population less than 25,000.   What brought them here from their native Spain ten years ago, without jobs, contacts or speaking a word of Norweigan? How have they adapted to a life so isolated and unfam...

Gillian takes the microphone today for an outstanding in-depth conversation with the Puttytribe's Heather Ussery-Knight, one of the community's chief motivators and architects. In this episode, Heather shares deep insight into the mentality of writing, embracing your inner critic and how to feel confident and deserving, right down to crafting your characters, story arc and creating a hook. If you...

MultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com  with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.   Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Ted, who wants to test out a travel...

In this episode, Puttytribe stalwart Nickita Fyens joins hosts Vanessa & Ted to talk about practical applications for turning your dreams and passions into reality. We’re talking both actual apps as well as psychological tools.   Nickita knows what she’s talking about: her passion is helping others see their passions come to life, and not fall by the wayside in a blur of overwhelm and confusio...

In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.  

It's your life, it's your time. Those things you've dreamt of doing, you can do them! Why do we hold ourselves back? The answers go much deeper beneath the surface of our psyche and identity. Expert hummingbird and positive influencer Vikki Coombes is here to help us on our journey. But it's not her who will give you permission, listen in and you will find it within yourself.

In this episode, Claire, managing editor of Puttylike, talks about burnout in today’s economy and how to utilize self-care and clear boundaries to keep yourself recharged and balanced.

In this episode, Henriette, the leader of this year’s Jumpstart January event in the Puttytribe, shares her insights into finding focus and motivation in the new year. It’s filled with ideas to boost your productivity and energize your projects.

The MultiPod published its first episode exactly one year ago, and what a ride it's been. We've created 27 episodes, met lots of puttypeep, and gained new skills, advice and knowledge. Today Sandrine, Sara, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the experience of podcasting and exploring topics of multipotentiality over the past year, with the underlying question of, "Should we continue?" Multipotentialites a...

In this episode, Mike from Alt-Nomad shares his insights on the pursuit of remote work and full-time travel. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with ideas for developing yourself and finding your way through minimalism.

In this episode, Ted talks with Atiba Shaikh, a promising young blogger, talented writer and multipotentialite. She shares how blogging is particularly ideal for the multipotentialite, challenges you to focus while incorporating your multiple interests, and can even leave you questioning your career path.

In this episode, we explore who our role models are as multipotentialites. True to form, multipods draw inspiration and motivation from numerous sources, resulting in multiple role models. Inspired by the  blog post on Puttylike , we consider the concept of the "frankenstein" role model: putting bits and pieces together to create a hybrid image of someone. Since we are each a construct of our own...

In this episode, Gillian from the Multipod Motivator explains how she has been able to find career stability by developing and applying skills in multiple, parallel jobs.  Don't miss this fun conversation with lots of great anecdotes!

The second Puttython of 2018 is upon us, taking place the weekend of October 27-28, and The MultiPod is here to get you set up, excited, motivated and determined to take some action, even if it means just sitting on the beach! The Puttython is our chance to set aside distractions, let ideas and inspiration flow freely, and give ourselves permission to try new things, complete other things or just...

In this episode, you’ll hear from two educators working with self-directed education programs and how they tune their teaching styles to match the needs of their students.

In this episode you’ll learn about the self-directed democratic education system and how it can provide unique opportunities for children to explore multiple interests while developing life skills.

In this episode you’ll learn about the Bahá'í faith and connections between religion, faith, spirituality and multipotentiality.

In a continuation from last week’s episode Sara and Charlotte discuss how to design a circular community that reduces the influence of traditional pyramid hierarchical structures. They talk about leaving healthy room for failures, how to learn from them, and why you should ask more of people so you don’t end up with the bare minimum.    A well designed circular community will perpetuate like a liv...

In this episode you’ll be introduced to community builder extraordinaire Charlotte Wolters, who talks about strategies, methodologies, values and priorities, all wrapped up in a multipotentialite perspective. Sara Oliver hosts this special, 2-part episode.

In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of embracing your past and recognizing the key learnings that have already prepared you for your “next big thing.”