Your World of Creativity

Today, we enter the world of classical music and artistic perseverance — a conversation about resilience, mastery, identity, and what it takes to stay devoted to your craft over a lifetime. Our guest is David Singer, internationally acclaimed clarinetist, educator, chamber musician, and author of the memoir From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall . David's Website David's Facebook page David’s extraordin...

Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. Today, we’re stamping our creative passport in Geneva, Switzerland to talk about the power of story — specifically, how organizations can transform their messaging when they stop talking about themselves and start seeing the world through the eyes of their customers....

Welcome back to Your World of Creativity , where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. In recent episodes, we’ve explored creativity through design, dance, music, and innovation—how ideas come to life across disciplines. Today, we’re taking that conversation inside the organization. Because creativity isn’t just about what you make—it’s about how you l...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. In just the past few episodes, we’ve been (virtually) exploring creative centers like London, Sydney, and Las Vegas — along with vibrant hubs like Pittsburgh and Austin. Today, we’re in New York City … and even making a stop in Times Square ... with a guest who has quite literal...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative leaders who turn ideas into impact. Last time Aurora Winter joined us, we explored her book Turn Words Into Wealth. Now she’s back with a bold new message: 2026 is “do or die” for experts and entrepreneurs. Today we’re diving into her newest release, Brand Strategy in the Age of AI — and what it takes to build a valuabl...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re diving into music and business with Don Rodriguez — a former general contractor who left a 20-year career to pursue his passion for music… and ended up redesigning the record label model itself. Don's Website Don on YouTube Don's Facebook page Introduction Don Rodrig...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re exploring the intersection of soul, storytelling, and strategy with Luna Battalia — a leadership mentor and business strategist who helps founders build Brand Universes people don’t want to leave. Luna blends buyer psychology, artistry, and deep purpose to help entre...

Today’s guest lives at the intersection of music, media, and the side hustle. If you’ve ever wondered how local scenes get discovered, how independent artists break through, or how creatives build meaningful work alongside a day job—this conversation pulls back the curtain. Allen Halas is a music writer, radio host, and podcaster based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He currently works for OnMilwaukee ,...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re stepping into the studio with a guest to explore what it really means to trust yourself, dismantle habits, and make braver, more embodied art. Welcome choreographer, director, educator and author … Alexandra Beller. Alexandra's Website @alexandrabellerdances on Insta...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners, healers, founders, and changemakers. And today, we’re stamping our creative passport in Brisbane, Australia , to talk with someone who’s helping millions reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. If you’ve ever felt stuck, depleted, or disconnected from your inner clarity, today’s conversation may open a...

Today’s guest lives at the intersection of craft, sound, and story. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when making the instrument becomes part of the art — and when music leads before meaning — this conversation will invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and sit inside the mystery. Martin Maudal is a renowned luthier, songwriter, and producer, and a graduate of Berklee College of Music . Raise...

Today’s guest proves that a creative career doesn’t have to rely on algorithms, going viral, or luck. If you’ve ever wondered how to strategize your creativity like a real profession—and build a living from your work—this conversation is for you. Kern Carter is a former indie and current traditionally published author writing books for Penguin and Scholastic . He writes essays at the intersection...

Cathleen Ireland is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer whose work blends warm pop, soul, and coastal R&B with emotional depth and authenticity. Throughout this conversation, we’ll be playing excerpts from four of Cathleen’s songs: “Coastin’” “Golden Sienna” “In the City” “Do You Care” A longtime fixture in Pittsburgh’s music scene, she has earned international recognition for bo...

Today’s conversation might change the way you think about your home. What if the spaces you live in are quietly shaping your energy, relationships, and sense of purpose—every single day? Whether you own or rent, this episode will show you how to put the mind–body–environment connection to work for you.” Talor Stewart is a licensed architect with more than 25 years of experience and the author of t...

Today’s guest is going to help you answer a question every creative wrestles with: How do I show up with confidence, clarity, and purpose—especially when the stakes are high? If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or like you’re holding back your best work… this conversation will help you lead with more intention—and live with fewer regrets. Pallavi Ridout is an executive leadership coach, key...

Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling misunderstood, over-explained, or like your best ideas never landed the way you intended? Today’s episode is all about the hidden power of conversation —and how better listening, clearer communication, and stronger trust can unlock creativity, alignment, and real momentum inside any team or organization. Today, I’m joined by Adrienne Shoch , Founder of...

Today we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Harmody — a retired emergency physician, living kidney donor, and one of the leading advocates for kidney donation in the United States. Matthew donated a kidney to a stranger, then dedicated his post-medical career to eliminating the national kidney waitlist through education, mentorship, and policy reform. Matt's Website @5k50ss on Instagram Matt's Facebook page...

Today, we welcome Dr. Greg Giuliano , advisor and executive coach to senior leaders and teams around the world, and founder of GA | Ultra Leadership . Greg is the author of three #1 Amazon Bestsellers, including his newest book, Coaching for (a) Change: How to Engage, Empower, and Activate People . Greg's Website Greg on YouTube @ultraleadership on Instagram LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/g...

Today we’re joined by Sophia Kristjansson , Founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens , a boutique consulting firm that helps leaders close the persistent gap between strategy and execution—so plans don’t just look good on paper, they actually turn into results. Sophia's Website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/ With more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through grow...

Today, we’re welcoming Bob Campana , a California-based serial entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience building businesses across hospitality, travel, real estate, and aviation. ROBERT's Website ROBERT on YouTube From hot tub manufacturing to founding the beloved Redwood Café in Modesto, to leading Redwood Café Tours across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, Bob’s career is a living case study...

On Your World of Creativity , we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. In this special roundtable episode, Mark brings together leaders from film, animation, hospitality, consumer brands, immersive experiences, and big-tech UX to explore one powerful theme: Teamwork. When creative outcomes depend on dozens—or even hundreds—of contributors, how do y...

Today I’m joined by Leslie Schover , clinical psychologist turned novelist and author of Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak . Set during the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Fission explores love, ambition, secrecy, identity, and moral conflict at a moment when the world was being reshaped—both scientifically and emotionally. Drawing on her parents’ lived experiences and her own deep...

Today we’re welcoming T. Christian Helms , Founder and Creative Director of Helms Workshop , an award-winning branding agency known for building brands that truly connect. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tchristianhelms/ T. Christian's Website Over the past 15 years, Christian has led creative strategy for beloved names like Jack Daniel’s, Hershey, Austin Beerworks, and Howler Brothers—helping them cl...

Today, we welcome Dennis Welch — a lifelong songwriter and creative force who is now experiencing a remarkable musical renaissance in his sixties. Dennis has written more than 500 songs, published two books, played concerts far and wide, and built a body of work anchored in one central identity: storyteller. Dennis's Website Dennis on YouTube @Poo_Welch on Instagram Dennis's Facebook page After re...

Today, we welcome Greig Watts , a powerhouse in songwriting, publishing, and music development. Greig is one-third of the internationally successful songwriting and publishing team DWB , known for selling millions of units worldwide and for pioneering early breakthroughs in markets like Japan and South Korea long before the global rise of J-Pop and K-Pop. Greig's Website @greigwatts on Instagram G...