A recap of episode 91 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Erik Young where he talks about creativity vs. natural inspiration, stealing in art, taking chances, and learning from your mistakes.

92: Nick Gray on Turning Your Hobby Into a Business, Standing Out in a Crowded Market, and Being a Leader

Feb 21st, 2019 1h 3m

Nick Gray is the founder of Museum Hack, a twist on the traditional museum experience. The funny thing about Nick is, he used to hate museums. That is until he went on a date that forever changed his life. During a snowy day in NYC, a girl brou

91: Erik Young on Creativity vs. Natural Inspiration, Stealing in Art, Taking Chances, and Learning from Your Mistakes

Jan 8th, 2019 1h 19m

Erik Young is one of my friends from high school. In this episode we broke from the normal format of the show and talked about our thoughts on creativity, inspiration, the education system, and learning from your mistakes. We also talked about

[Recap for Episode 90] Chalky White on Asking What If, Being Persistent, and Never Giving Up

Dec 4th, 2018 10m 30s

A recap of episode 90 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Chalky White where he talks about asking yourself what if, being persistent, and why continuing to try leads to success, among many othe

90: Chalky White on Asking What If, Being Persistent, and Never Giving Up

Nov 13th, 2018 1h 30m

Chalky White grew up in an abusive household, so much so that he gave up trying in school as an act of rebellion. When he 17 he joined the police cadets where he worked with alcoholics and drug addicts. It was at this point that Chalky realize

[Recap for Episode 89] Victor Yocco on Tailoring Your Message, Finding Support, and Having an Effective Website

Oct 23rd, 2018 10m 15s

A recap of episode 89 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Victor Yocco where he talks about why your message should change based on your platform, the importance of a support system, and the pow

89: Victor Yocco on Tailoring Your Message, Finding Support, and Having an Effective Website

Oct 1st, 2018 1h 17m

Victor Yocco went to school and studied psychology and communication. After school he became a researcher for zoos and science centers, but after a while he decided he needed a change. So he asked a friend who worked at Intuitive, a design and

[Recap for Episode 88] Shawn Coss on Being a Popular Artist, Defining Your Success, and Business Being Hard Work

Sep 18th, 2018 10m

A recap of episode 88 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Shawn Coss where he talks about why there’s no formula for becoming a popular artist, defining success on your own terms, and why runnin

88: Shawn Coss on Being a Popular Artist, Defining Your Success, and Business Being Hard Work

Aug 22nd, 2018 1h 13m

Shawn Coss grew up loving cartoons, but never dreamed it could become his full-time job. He grew up in a time and place where art wasn't considered a viable career. His dad told him he should get a "real job" instead of pursuing his dreams. The

[Recap for Episode 87] Derek Miller on Creative Action, Having Positive Mindsets, and Not Getting Down on Yourself

Aug 2nd, 2018 8m 11s

A recap of episode 87 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Derek Miller where he talks about why you need to keep your creative momentum, the power of a positive mindset, and not getting down on

87: Derek Miller on Creative Action, Having Positive Mindsets, and Not Getting Down on Yours

Jul 25th, 2018 1h 30m

Derek Miller has always had a creative side to his life. As a kid he wanted to be a cartoonist, and little did he know, he would become deeply entrenched in that world as an adult through the web comic Cyanide and Happiness. While he was in col

Katie Hornor on Sharing Your Gifts, Respecting People, and Defining Success

Jun 19th, 2018 1h 3m

Katie Hornor knew from a young age that wanted to serve God. She also realized that she had a teacher's heart, so she majored in education. After finishing school with a degree in education and a minor in Spanish, Katie and her husband moved to

[Recap for Episode 85] Ron Dawson on the Power of Stories, Putting in the Work, Learning on the Fly

May 23rd, 2018 8m 5s

A recap of episode 85 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Ron Dawson the power of storytelling, putting in the work, and learning on the fly among many other things.

85: Ron Dawson on the Power of Stories, Putting in the Work, Learning on the Fly

May 10th, 2018 1h 41m

Ron Dawson‘s earliest experience with film came through a time traveling caper film he created when he was a kid. Unfortunately, like many creatives, “real life” aspirations took over. Instead of following his passion for film, he followed his

[Replay] Colin McCann on Productivity, Taking on an Ambitious Project, and the Power of Beliefs

May 1st, 2018 1h 10m

This is a replay of episode 31 with Colin McCann. Colin believes there is a better way to be productive in our lives, so he set out to create it himself. Most of us would be way too scared to leave our cushy jobs and try to go at it on our own

[Recap for Episode 84] Brett Michael Innes on Adapting to Your Situation, the Power of Mentorship, and Not Giving it to Fear

Apr 10th, 2018 8m 52s

A recap of episode 84 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Brett Michael Innes where he talks about adapting to your situation, why mentorship is powerful, and not letting fear get the best of you

84: Brett Michael Innes on Adapting to Your Situation, the Power of Mentorship, and Not Giving it to Fear

Mar 28th, 2018 1h 20m

Brett Michael Innes didn't know if he would ever fulfill his dream of becoming a film maker. As a teenager, he knew he wanted to make movies but there were a few things that stood in the way of him accomplishing his dream. During that time, his

[Replay] Natalie Kim on Choosing Yourself, Being Vulnerable, and Dealing with Mixed Reactions

Mar 13th, 2018 1h 6m

This is a replay of episode 30 with Natalie Kim. Natalie believes we should not rely on others to further our careers. We are no longer beholden to decisiosn from the gatekeepers. We are the deciders of our own destiny. In this episode, Natlie

[Recap for Episode 83] Cebo Campbell on Putting Everything Into Your Work, Taking Your Time, and Striving to be the Best

Mar 7th, 2018 8m 53s

A recap of episode 83 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Cebo Campbell where he talks about why you should put your all into your work, why you should take your time, and why you should always

83: Cebo Campbell on Putting Everything Into Your Work, Taking Your Time, and Striving to be the Best

Feb 20th, 2018 2h 4m

Cebo Campbell grew up with a father and a community only interested in one of his talents: football. When he was a kid, his father was the coach of his football team where he stressed one thing, be the best you can be. Cebo took that advice to

[Replay] Kim Nicol on Her Journey into Mindfulness, How Mindfulness Helps High Powered People, and the Many Ways She Teaches

Feb 6th, 2018 1h 5m

This is a replay of episode 29 with Kim Nicol. Kim's journey from marketing, to law, to mindfulness and meditation is an inspiration for anyone who feels stuck at their jobs or in their career. There's a lot we can learn from Kim, so check out

[Recap for Episode 82] Erik Kruger on Lessons from Failure, Letting Principles Guide You, and Creating Value for Your Audience

Jan 24th, 2018 10m 50s

A recap of episode 82 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Erik Kruger where he talks about the lessons we can learn from failure, why you should let your principles guide you, and the importance

82: Erik Kruger on Lessons from Failure, Letting Principles Guide You, and Creating Value for Your Audience

Jan 17th, 2018 1h 19m

Erik Kruger is like many of us who became entranced by the idea of lifestyle design. He read Tim Ferriss's Four Hour Workweek and felt the desire to work as few hours as possible so he could "run around and do other things" with all his extra f

[Recap for Episode 81] Ja-Nae Duane on Vulnerability, Staying in Touch with Creativity, and the Power of Mindsets

Jan 9th, 2018 12m 44s

A recap of episode 81 of the Cracking Creativity podcast. If you liked it, check out the full episode with Ja-Nae Duane where she talks about how vulnerability leads to great work, why you need to stay in touch with your creativity, and why yo

81: Ja-Nae Duane on Vulnerability, Staying in Touch with Creativity, and the Power of Mindsets

Dec 20th, 2017 1h 16m

Ja-Nae Duane has worn many creative hats in her career. She started off as an opera singer where she performed at places like The Met and the White House, but soon realized it wasn’t a sustainable career. So she branched out and started working