Dr. Nicole LePera is an experienced clinical psychologist with a career of groundbreaking work at her back. She built a reputable name for herself in the world of self-improvement with the release of her first book, 'How to Do the Work' (a New York Times Bestseller), and by pioneering the popular #SelfHealers movement, which focuses on teaching people how to build self-awareness, cultivate inner peace and understand the power of their individual thought patterns. I'm joined by Nicole on this pod...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m a huge believer in making art for art’s sake. Taking photos that no one is going to pay you for. Shooting films that aren’t commissioned or funded. Writing words that the world may never read. I’ve said before that doing and making always trumps talking about it , but there’s also a difference between the doing and making that pays the bills and the doing and making that brings joy, that hones craft, lights creative fires, and that brings meaning to your life. This epiosde is a quick little ...
Dec 05, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's world is full of stress and anxiety. From work to relationships to politics, it's easy to get bogged down and feel like happiness is out of reach. But Neil Pasricha says it doesn't have to be that way. Neil is the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and You Are Awesome. He's also the creator of the award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things, which celebrates the simple pleasures in life. In 2009, Neil started giving TEDx talks on happiness, which...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve been a long time listener of this show, you’ve heard me say “you can’t stand out and fit in at the same time. These two dichotomies can keep us paralized. If you never make anything, if you make only what you’re comfortable making, or if you are making but you never share, you’re hiding. Once you start hiding, you stop growing. If you feel like you're hiding or you've stopped growing, this episode is for you. Enjoy!...
Nov 27, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I'm answering some of my favorite questions from a recent AMA. It was impossible to answer every question, but I did try to select common themes so a single question hits in the ballpark of several others. Some topics we get into: How to navigate ever-changing social media platforms and still get our work seen How do we get more comfortable with social interaction in a post-covid world How do we evolve our careers How can we use tragedy to shape use moving forward How do we stop...
Nov 24, 2022•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s face it, when you put new creative ideas into the world few people understand it. Others may reject it. Overall it’s likely you’ll be met with resistance. That’s ok. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate these waters. Whether these folks are your loved ones or cynics trying to tamp down your dreams. If we need rocket fuel for our dreams to achieve escape velocity, the cynics in our lives turn on the fire suppression systems and keep us trapped by Earth’s gravity. In a previous epi...
Nov 21, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The creative field is rife with challenges, and Mauro Porcini knows this better than most. In his three-decade long career, Mauro has gone from a young aspiring designer to the Chief Design Officer of PepsiCo. In this episode, Mauro shares his journey and how he's learned to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the design industry. He also fills us in on his new book, The Human Side of Innovation, and how it came about as a way to give back to the design community. In addition, Mauro talks ab...
Nov 16, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I sit down with a recent college grade in the thick of decision-making and action-taking as he embarks on his career. He has great questions about what to do first and next. This applies to anyone looking to pivot toward their dream role or career, or exploring something new. When exploring what steps we can take to support starting a new career, it’s critical that we get out there. It takes a lot more than wishful thinking. In this episode we talk about: - The importance of sha...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to transform creativity into sustained innovation? Award winning designer, author and entrepreneur Hussain Almossawi is helping designers and creatives harness their ideaes into reality. In this episode, we explore the lessons he's learned working and designing for companies like Adidas, Nike, Intel, Apple, Ford, and Pepsi to generate new ideas and innovation. He shares some of this favorite tactics think out of the box, give ourselves new perspectives, and little dose of coura...
Nov 10, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast We all have things that zap our time and energy. Many we are aware of, some we're not. Big confession: some of these took way longer to address than I care to admit. Over the pandemic I employeed a few different personal experiements that ended up changing my life for the better. In this episode I share what I tried and how it helped. These have been some of the biggest game-changers to doing more of what I want, and less of what drains me. If any of these are interesting to you (or maybe you've...
Nov 07, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast At the starting point of our creative journey, we make choices that will either drive us toward what we want or drive us away from it. At the time, we might not even realize what’s driving us. We think outside forces play a bigger role than internal determination and intuition, which in the end is the reason we arrive anywhere. Norton Zanini is a Florida-based photographer and creative entrepreneur who left his home in Brazil at the age of 17 to come to the US to pursue his passion in photograph...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's a terrible feeling when those close to you don't support you. For anyone following an untraditional path, it's common. Embarking on out-of-the-box careers or creative pursuits seems to ruffle other people's feathers. To complicate matters more, it's usually those closest to us who don't want us to get hurt by steering off trail. How do we balance our dreams and ambitions with those who do not agree? In this episode, we explore some ideas on how to navigate this reality. Enjoy!...
Oct 31, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Joey Cofone , Co-Founder, and CEO of Baronfig joins me on the podcast as we explore The Laws of Creativity, the title of his new book. In this episode, Joey shares his experience from creating over 100 products. How does one learn something new and eventually turn it into mastery? How do you make that work stand out? Joey is an award-winning graphic designer based in New York City. Featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, and more. He holds a 1st place award for the American Insti...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The stubborn myth of the “starving artist,” the threadbare but exuberant poet who has to choose between ink and food, isn’t just false, it’s toxic. Notions like this drain your energy and either get you chasing dollars for all the wrong reasons or encourage others to take advantage of you by undervaluing your work. In this episode, we talk about how b elieving in the myth is a self-fulfilling prophecy and how we can start to change our attitudes toward money. Enjoy!...
Oct 24, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast I've had Adam Gazzaley on the show before. He's an incredibly blended human who is a neuroscientist, speaker, entrepreneur, photographer, author, he's even an inventor. He's revolutionizing how we use technology for brain optimization. His work is paving the way forward when it comes to using technology to improve and retrain how we use our brains. This includes treating ADHD and other mental health and cognitive impairments. Adam has a creative industrious side that works with his academic side...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beginnings are tenuous times. Getting anything substantial off the ground means making countless tiny decisions first, any one of which might assume vast importance—if you’re successful down the road. Fear of the unknown and becoming paralyzed the all the decisions you need to make can be debilitating. This episode is a quick reminder to embrace the unknown. Enjoy!
Oct 17, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Danielle LaPorte is a New York Times Bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of The Desire Map, a toolkit for self-coaching that has been translated into eight languages, and the author of White Hot Truth and The Fire Starter Sessions. Danielle has been featured on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday, Tony Robbins' Podcast, and in Forbes, Inc., and Harper's Bazaar. In 2012, Danielle was even named one of the "Top 100 Websites for Women" by Forbes. In this episode, we dive into all...
Oct 13, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast We often start out thinking if we can just do the "right" work, we'll break through. When in fact, it's not the what work we should focus on, but how much. Here's your little boost for the day to remind you to block out the noise, recognize our own procrastination, and zero in on what matters: Volume. Enjoy!
Oct 10, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Holiday is the author of numerous New York Times best-selling books and one of the most philosophical people of this generation. He is often described as a modern stoic and has re-popularized the concept of stoicism in today’s society. Today on the show, we're digging into the topic of Ryan's newest book, Discipline is Destiny. When we hear the word discipline, we often picture military-like structure and extreme commitment to a task. But don’t confuse the idea of discipline with the concep...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most of us have been given the same general blueprint for success since birth. Go to school, get good grades, go to college, get a job, work hard and you'll be successful. And for a long time, this was an effective path to success. But in recent years, the idea of what it means to be successful has changed. With the advent of technology and the global interconnectedness of the world, success is no longer about following the traditional path. Want to know a secret? For many careers, no one cares ...
Oct 03, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve ever wondered what ends a relationship fastest, these two guests have the answer. Drs. John and Julie Gottman cofounders of The Gottman Institute , both world-renowned in their field, have devoted their lives to the research and practice of helping people create healthy, long-lasting relationships. They’re joining me on the show and I’m thrilled because Kate and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and I want to know, are we doing it right? Well, I know we must have some of t...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you looking for a place to start? Is the number of options overwhelming? In this quick little episode, I'm talking not only how to start, but how to turn that momentum into mastery. Put this one on repeat. Enjoy!
Sep 26, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Experimenting with a new format with my pal Alex Hillinger. We’re planning to do a few of these so you can hear a format where there is more banter and storytelling. A little sneak behind how the sausage is made. Let us know what you think. A great idea is transformative by nature and what comes next either supports making it or breaking it. When a good or even great idea presents itself, it’s not enough on its own. We need certain boundaries and constraints that drive the idea forward and we pr...
Sep 21, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you telling yourself a story that's holding you back? This week I'm diving into two questions from the community. The first question is about work/life balance - how to maintain personal relationships when you are away for work all the time. The other is about transitioning careers while battling a lot of self-doubt. Enjoy!
Sep 19, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast A good life is designed. Intentionally crafted. And someone whom I think excels at this, is my friend and fellow photog Alex Stohl. Alex is a photographer, enterprenuer and storyteller whose adventures around the world have informed his unique style of photography. In this episode, we chat about life, art, and fulfillment. No matter what form our art takes, for Alex, storytelling is always at the root. Whether he's creating a photograph, film, a zine, or a class. In particular, we dive deep into...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you know how many shots Michael Jordan missed during his career? More than 9000. Take baseball: a legendary hitter, bats a .300 average, which means he succeeds only one in three times at that. You can do everything right, in both making the work and sharing it, and there's still no guarantee of success. But there's good news... In this episode, we dig into a topic I've been exploring recently: Success. I think the bar is lower than we think. Enjoy!...
Sep 12, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re all experiencing massive change in one way or another these days. With the pandemic behind us, creative professionals have shared they’re either supercharged and ready for the next big thing, or they’re at the other end of it and feeling burnout. Regardless where we’re at there are ways to support our daily workflow, mindset and health. You may remember that I’ve had Todd Henry on before . He’s the creator for creators and genuinely shares so much wisdom with us on how to create longevity ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast At key moments in our lives, we'll be at a crossroads. In our career, that can be deciding which project ideas to do next, which job to take, or what business decisions to make. If you feel paralyzed by these, you're not alone. In this episode, we dive into breaking through the fear and getting started. Enjoy!
Sep 05, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast No one is born knowing how to share their work. It’s uncomfortable at first. Back in Graduate School, I tried every way I could to incorporate my creativity into my academic writing. Despite all the effort, I never wanted to share my work with anyone in my circle of friends. Eventually I realized that it was because I wasn't proud of it. In this episode, we explore how to face down our insecurities, sidestep impostor syndrome, and build resilence to not just share our work but create work we're ...
Aug 29, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast By popular demand, this week’s show is another microshow compiling some of the most popular + impactful questions from The Daily Creative (my YouTube show where I answer YOUR questions about the challenges you’re facing on your journey to become an aspiring or professional creative). In this episode, Joe wants to know how to overcome ego and self-doubt. I borrow from some powerful tools from Tony Robbins, Debbie Millman, and Brené Brown that creates a framework on how to program the brain to wor...
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