Rory Sutherland is the vice chairman of Ogilvy, one of the most prestigious ad agencies in the world. He is also the author of Alchemy and the co-author of Transport for Humans. In this episode, Rory talks with Alex about how we're not as logical as we think, how we tend to post-rationalize the past, why he would rather go to the Double Tree Hotel than the Marriott, and why sometimes the opposite of a good idea is a very good one. Sign up for Find Something Cool, a curated newsletter designed to...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 96
Luke Burgis is an author, entrepreneur, and professor. In this episode, we discuss his book Wanting: The power of mimetic desire in every day life. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp. Sign up for Find Something Cool, a curated newsletter designed to keep you inspired to create: alexsugg.com/newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast, please Like and Subscribe to us on ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 95
Jesse Bryan is the founder and CEO of Belief Agency, which helps brands craft stories based on the conviction that the truth is enough. In this episode, Jesse shares how Belief got started, the use of storytelling in history, the rise and fall of Mark Driscoll, what marketing and advertising get wrong, and how being vulnerable can add value to your brand. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 94
In this episode, Alex shares some lessons he learned in his twenties that he'll carry with him for the rest of his life. The full thread can be read here -> https://mobile.twitter.com/alex_sugg/status/1477749582620762112 - This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp. Sign up for Find Something Cool, a curated newsletter designed to keep you inspired to create: alexsugg...
Mar 07, 2022•39 min•Ep. 92
Alex talks with Brett of DesignJoy about he manages his one-man design business that makes over $1M per year. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp. Sign up for Find Something Cool, a curated newsletter designed to keep you inspired to create: alexsugg.com/newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast, please Like and Subscribe to us on YouTube here . You can also leave us a...
Mar 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 93
Joshua Ariza is a designer and illustrator who has worked with brands like Billabong, Nike, Netflix, and Disney. He's also the owner of the apparel brand Chomp. In this episode, Joshua talks about how his own creative journey has helped him be more resourceful, value quality over quantity, and, most of all, have fun. - This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp. Sign up ...
Feb 28, 2022•58 min•Ep. 91
Oliver Burkeman is a journalist and the author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. In this episode, Oliver talks to Alex about the importance of managing time with your limits, finitude, and mortality in mind. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp. Sign up for Find Something Cool, a curated newsletter designed to keep you inspired to create: alexsug...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 90
Ryan Booth is a filmmaker who's directed work for brands like Google, Spotify, and Amazon, as well as creating multiple features of his own. In this episode, Ryan talks about his approach to storytelling, finding the good in his past creative work, and how he found his visual identity at a photography workshop in Cambodia. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside , the best online recording solution in the world. Check out Riverside here at https://riverside.fm/lp . Sig...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 89
Kristin Neff is an associate professor of Educational Psychology at UT Austin and is an expert on self-compassion. In addition to writing numerous academic articles and book chapters on the topic, she is the author of two books--Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, and her new book Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. In this episode, Kristin discusses how self-compassion can help us to become kinder, fiercer, ...
Feb 07, 2022•40 min•Ep. 88
In this episode, Alex talks about the goals and reflections he's had for 2022, introduces a new sponsor (Riverside), and announces the launch of Find Something Cool, a new weekly newsletter. This episode of Make Something Cool is brought to you by Riverside, the best online recording studio in the world. Check out Riverside here! Sign up for Find Something Cool! A curated newsletter to designed to keep you inspired to create. www.alexsugg.com/newsletter/...
Jan 31, 2022•16 min•Ep. 87
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast Brian McDonald is the chief storyteller at Belief Agency , as well as an award-winning screenwriter, author, director, teacher, producer, and consultant who has worked in film, television, and comic books for more than 30 years. He's helped clients like Pixar, Disney, HBO, and many more tell better stories. In this episode Brian talks about the secrets to telling compelling stories in your creative work. If you enjoy the pod...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 86
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast Polina Pompliano is the creator of The Profile which is a media company that studies the most successful people, companies in business, entertainment, tech, sports, and more. In this episode we discuss her transition into becoming a full-time creator, what insights she has found from writing countless profiles, and her advice for up and coming creators. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts!...
Nov 22, 2021•58 min•Ep. 85
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast James Clear is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits , which has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 50 languages. He also writes the popular 3-2-1 newsletter, which is sent out to over 1 million subscribers every single week. In this episode James talks about building habits, focusing on quality, and his journey to selling 5 million books (and what life is...
Nov 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 84
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast - Steph Smith is a productivity superhero. She leads the Trends newsletter for The Hustle , and is also an Author and writes about content creation , time management , learning to code, remote work and much more. She also has a podcast called The Shit You Don't Learn In School . In this interview we dive deep into her framework for getting more out of your time, and also how to create excellent content. If you enjoy the podc...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 83
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast - Jack Butcher is the mind behind Visualize Value . Visualize Value has become a must-follow account for creators who build online. This episode is a masterclass in how to build on the internet. In it, we talk about Jack's journey of making $1m in his first 18 months of VV, the power of constraints, the myth of 'passive-income', and web3/NFT opportunities for independent creators. You can follow Visualize Value on Instagram ...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 82
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox → www.alexsugg.com/podcast - Jeremy Cohen on Content Creation and Bringing Positive Energy Into Your Work (#081) Jeremy Cohen (@jermcohen) is a photographer and content creator based in New York. He's photographed celebrities like President Joe Biden, Post Malone, and Lizzo along with working with brands like Nike, Dropbox, and Adobe. You can subscribe to Jeremy's podcast Ask (Not) Me Anything! on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you get...
Sep 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 81
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Sep 23, 2021•3 min•Ep. 80
Get new articles, podcasts and interviews sent to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com - I've always been fascinated by the craftsmanship that takes place in the kitchen, and that is why I asked Chef Eric Adjepong to be on the podcast this week. In this episode we talk about his time being a finalist on Top-Chef, how he fell in love with cooking, the influence of West-African food on modern American staples, What mise en place is and why every creative person should practice it, and lastly (saved for t...
Jun 24, 2021•52 min•Ep. 79
Get new articles, podcasts and interviews sent to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com - "Anything that improves human well-being usually comes with some form of discomfort." Michael Easter is the author of the book The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self . In this interview, we discuss... The important role of boredom and how digital media effects our minds The battle against frictionless technology Human evolution and how physical discomfort is good for our bo...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
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Jun 08, 2021•10 min•Ep. 77
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Jun 04, 2021•8 min•Ep. 76
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Jun 03, 2021•10 min•Ep. 75
Get new episodes sent to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com/podcast Andy J. Pizza is an illustrator and podcaster who's worked for giant brands like Youtube and The New York Times. And in this episode we discuss neurodiversity and Andy's journey of learning to work with his ADHD, how to create more urgency & consistency in your life, facing your shadow-side, and what makes a powerful story work. This podcast was produced by the one and only Josh Perez. If you need help with your podcast, Josh is ...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 74
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com There has never been a better time to build a business on the internet. Tom Osman is an expert in the field of building cool stuff online. In this episode, we talk about overcoming insecurity and sharing your thoughts online, how trying, failing and quitting more projects is the key to finding the best one, how to manage your creator bug and how having fun in your work is the most powerful thing you can do to supercharge your platfo...
Apr 01, 2021•53 min•Ep. 73
Get New Episodes Sent To Your Inbox | www.alexsugg.com/podcast - This episode, I have a really special guest on to talk all about one of my favorite topics. Books! I have always been a huge fan of reading, but have grown more and more hungry to read the older I get. The problem is, sometimes its tough to do it consistently. And that is why I asked my new friend Alex to be on the show today. Alex and Books is an online platform designed to help you read more great books. I love following Alex thr...
Mar 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 72
Get new episodes and newsletters sent to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com Today's episode is all about the state of podcasting, but the tables have been turned a bit. My friend Tom Osman asked me to be a guest on his show and he agreed to let me share it with my audience as well. Tom is a really knowledgable guy on a million things, and he is going to be a guest here on Brave World in the coming months as well. In this episode, we get into the details of what makes a great podcast, how to get start...
Mar 03, 2021•53 min•Ep. 71
Get new episodes sent to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com/podcast Mikael Cho is the founder and CEO of Unsplash. Follow him on twitter here In this episode, Alex and Mikael discuss the journey of building a brand that reached over 1 billion downloads, how to use writing to clarify your thoughts, the controversy or opportunity that comes from giving your work away for free, and the best way to waste your time....
Feb 15, 2021•50 min•Ep. 70
How to build a brand that people love with Emily Heyward (Co-founder Red Antler) Buy Emily's book.
Sep 01, 2020•46 min•Ep. 69
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com Kai Tang is the co-founder of light phone. Light phone is as a response to the exhaustive levels of noise and distraction we all encounter on a daily basis from our smart phones. The endless feeds of instagram, facebook, email and twitter leave us feeling drained, lost and and confused. in this interview, we talk about the bigger picture around smartphone addiction and how we can help ourselves through the process. Just because tech...
Aug 31, 2020•53 min•Ep. 68
Get new episodes sent directly to your inbox | www.alexsugg.com _ Red Gaskell is a director and photographer from New York. Check out his work at https://redgaskell.com
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 67
