Your World of Creativity

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...

Today’s guest is Aurora Winter — an award-winning bestselling author; TV producer; media coach; ghostwriter; and successful serial entrepreneur. Aurora is founder of SamePagePublishing.com and the creator of the Spoken Author™ method, helping experts craft award-winning books that expand their impact and income. Her book Turn Words Into Wealth: Blueprint for Your Business, Brand, and Book to Creat...

Episode 400 – and the start of our 8th year of the podcast! We welcome Matt Ross — entrepreneur, media executive, and author of the book Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife & Beyond . Matt's Website Matt's Facebook page LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ross-entrepreneur/ Matt has spent nearly 30 years building businesses at the intersection of creativity and leadership. He le...

Today, as we wrap up our seventh year and 399th episode of Your World of Creativity , it’s fitting that we welcome a guest who perfectly captures the essence of transformation and growth — Rachel Burr . Rachel's Website @Catamentum on Instagram Rachel's Facebook page Rachel is an executive coach and leadership consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders navigate the complex, u...

Today is Episode: 398 as we near the end of our 7th year of Your World of Creativity I’m thrilled to welcome Amani Roberts — an award-winning music business professor, international keynote speaker, and global DJ performer. He’s a USA Today bestselling author , and his upcoming book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups , offers a po...

Today we’re honored to welcome Stan Lai , one of the world’s most celebrated playwrights and theatre directors. He has been called by one critic ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time’ and by the BBC ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world’ . Stan's Website @Stanlai99 on Instagram Stan on YouTube Born in the U.S. and raised in both America...

Today, we welcome Oswald Newbold , a certified mediator, conflict resolution specialist, and contributing author to the new book Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence , edited by Dr. Stanley Andrisse and published by Wiley. Oswald's Website Oswald's Facebook page This powerful collection features first-hand stories from individuals impacted by incarce...

Today, we’re welcoming Robin Landa back to the show. I first interviewed Robin in February 2023 about her book The New Art of Ideas , and I’m thrilled to continue that conversation. Robin is a distinguished professor at Kean University and a globally recognized expert in creativity and branding. She received the 2024 Gold Design Education Recognition Award , was named by the Carnegie Foundation am...

Today, we welcome Rand Selig — an accomplished investment banker, entrepreneur, coach, Scoutmaster, board member, and hands-on conservationist. Rand brings a unique balance of analytical insight and human understanding to everything he does. For more than 35 years, he’s led The Selig Capital Group , named the Best Sustainable Investment Banking Firm in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024 by Wealth...

Today, we’re welcoming back Ian Ziskin , President of EXec EXcel Group, a leader with more than 40 years of experience as a business executive, board advisor, coach, consultant, and author. Ian has held senior leadership and Chief Human Resources Officer roles at three Fortune 100 companies, written extensively about the future of work, HR, and leadership, and continues to influence how organizati...

Today we’re joined by Steven Puri , Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company based in Austin, Texas, whose mission is to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and build a healthy work life. His latest creation, the Sukha Focus App , integrates science and soul to help people achieve deep, sustainable focus in a distracted world. Steven's Website The Journey from Hollywood to Happines...

Today, we’re talking with Dave Lee, the creative engineer and co-creator of Cardboard Sessions , the viral series where paper becomes possibility. In each episode, top-tier artists step into the studio to create unrehearsed sonic magic using fully playable instruments made entirely out of cardboard. Dave on YouTube @cardboardsessions on Instagram From cardboard Stratocasters and Telecasters to ful...