In this thought-provoking episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the concept of safety, its potential illusions, and how it impacts creativity. Chase Jarvis (author of Never Play It Safe) shares his personal journey from a budding second-grade entrepreneur, whose creative ventures were effectively shut down by a well-meaning teacher, to becoming a globally celebrated …

What if failure isn’t just something to be tolerated and learned from, but actually something to be designed for? In this episode, we delve into an unconventional approach to success through the lens of failure.  We are joined by Manu Kapur, a learning scientist and author of the book “Productive Failure.” Manu believes that failure …

In this episode, we explore the significance of understanding your audience. Mike DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender, emphasizes the importance of creating content that respects and enlightens the audience, rather than just entertaining them.  We delve into Mike’s career journey from his art school days to his innovative work in animation and his …

In today’s episode of Daily Creative, our guest, Ted Raad, co-founder of Trend Companies, shares his unique journey into the world of social media influence. Originally a bystander in his wife’s budding influencer career, Ted was thrust into the business when they realized the power of staying authentic. Together, they built a company centered on …

In today’s episode, we dive into the motivations of creative pros. Through an engaging discussion with our guest Molly Fletcher, author of Dynamic Drive, we explore the deeper motivations that sustain long-term success in any field. Molly, a former sports agent, provides insights from her own experiences with high achievers, highlighting how true fulfillment stems …

In this episode of Daily Creative, we are joined by Mark Matson, an advisor, wealth manager, and author of Experiencing The American Dream, who has a fascinating personal story. Mark discusses how his father’s mindset shift from a scarcity mentality to one of creating value for others significantly influenced his own life and career. He …

In this episode of Daily Creative, we dive into the concept of generosity and how it can transform our professional and personal lives. Our guest, Mo Bunnell, author of the new book Give to Grow and founder of Bunnell Idea Group, joins us to discuss the distinction between doing the work and winning the work. …

What was the secret weapon that made Star Wars successful? (No, it wasn’t the Death Star.) And, which Oscar-winning film’s script was almost not even written, if not for some harsh words from a friend? In this episode, we delve into the importance of healthy relationships, radical candor, and effective communication in the creative process. …

In this episode, we explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and what it means to be human in a technological age with our guest, Andy Crouch. We discuss the defining features of technology and how it impacts our ability to be persons in the world. Andy explains the difference between tools and devices, and how …

If a butterfly flaps its wings in India, will your pizza arrive on time? In this episode, we explore the idea of interconnectedness and the role it plays in our lives and creative work. We delve into how the chaos and randomness of the world influence ideas and decision-making, and some strategies for dealing with …