Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of the CEO of Tadpole Press "Creativity is listening to my own divine spirit and tapping into the authenticity and that creative spirit that's calling for something to be created." Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community. She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amber’s published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards in 2019. Above all, Amber is an artist and entrepreneur. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Washington, a Juris Doctor in law from the University of Arizona, and a passion for diversifying literature. Amber’s work is informed by her identity as an agender and biracial person. She is proud to be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and would love to tell you the story of how she got her Indian name of Nijgan Bamsid Manidog (Friend Who Walks with Spirits). Amber started reading at the age of three and is still in love with the power and beauty of words. She especially relishes those words that surprise, delight, and encourage us to support and inspire one another. Tadpole Press: https://www.tadpolepress.com/welcome Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest: https://www.tadpolepress.com/100-word-writing-contest Amber’s blog, Living a Life Imagined: https://www.tadpolepress.com/blog Example post from Amber’s blog: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/who-we-are-now Amber’s artist video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj35X6TwPVA Amber’s pronouns: https://www.tadpolepress.com/post/my-pronouns Sophie and Spot: https://www.tadpolepress.com/sophie-and-spot The Magic Door Origin Story: https://www.tadpolepress.com/the-magic-door

Creativity through the lens of a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom and friend " Creativity is this out of the box thinking and using our imagination.....Creativity is a tool for self care." Beryl Young is a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom, friend and living proof that little sparks of creative self-care can change your life. When she lost her first daughter in 2009 at 20 weeks pregnant, photography was the healing outlet her heart needed as she learned to live a life without her baby.⁠ This process ultimately led Beryl to create the 100 Steps Photography Project and Momtography brand, supporting moms with discovering the healing magic in picking up a camera. While Beryl's creative life and business life have evolved over the last 13 years, today she brings her passion for photography and writing together with her professional skills in education and marketing to the Be Young Creative community. Through Spark ! Studio events, Beryl is on a mission to show women of all ages and stages of life that you don't need a million hours, elaborate art supplies, or professional skills to get creative. ⁠All you need are the right tools, structured guidance, and encouraging support along the way.⁠ Contact details: @be.young.creative (IG) @100stepsproject (IG) https://beyoungcreative.com/ (web)

Creativity through the lens of and Educator and Best Selling Author "Finding a problem to solve and bring it to the marketplace." Fred Moskowitz is an educator and best selling author who has trained countless investors from all walks of life on how to create passive income streams of their own. As a fund manager, Fred manages a mortgage note investment fund and is considered an industry veteran within the note investing arena. Fred teaches the concept that individual investors are able to step into the shoes of the lender, through note investing, and effectively "be the bank". Fred takes pride in collaborating with investors to help them grow and profit in the note space, as well as being a trusted and valued resource in the arena of alternative investments. His new book, titled "The Little Green Book Of Note Investing, has recently launched. Download Fred’s special report on note investing at https://www.giftfromfred.com/ Book: "The Little Green Book Of Note Investing" pick up a copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3I0pR49 Social Media handles: IG @thefredmoskowitz FB @thefredmoskowitz Book: "The Little Green Book Of Note Investing" pick up a copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3I0pR49 And, to connect with me visit my website at www.fredmoskowitz.com

Creativity through lens of CEO of Brill media "Creativity is about the decisions you make to create the outcome that is unique." Robert Brill has worked in advertising for 20 years, and is the CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency for scalable business growth. The company has been honored 10 times across Inc 5000 and Financial Times 500. https://brillmedia.co/ https://www.instagram.com/brill_media/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brill_media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseIy157IFVZnJCvVK1pKgQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrill/

Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, musician and author "The stuff I love the most is the moment of inspiration." Carlos Baker is a songwriter, musician, author, father of 4, ex-pat and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression. Having spent his entire life saturated both in music and writing, his band C.K. Baker Bands has released their sophomore album, Find your Way. Carlos’s gift as a songwriter comes alive as an alternative rock sound, a compelling combination of styles from classic rock, rhythm and blues, folk, and soul. By melding hook-filled melodies within unexpected chord changes, his lyrics and vocal delivery showcase his ability and willingness to be completely honest in baring his emotional soul to the listener. Carlos is also the author of Songs for Ivy, a love story of hope and resilience. Inspired by his personal tragedies of childhood cancer and having his leg amputated above the knee at the age of 14, this fictional novel is a touching and enlightening perspective on the complexity of the human soul and experience. https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Ivy-Carlos-K-Baker/dp/195252153X C. K. Baker Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CsZnwTsaJkc6DJE6HvFG4 C. K. Baker Band Website: https://ckbakerband.com/

Creativity through the lens of authors, teachers, innovators, builders and creators "Creativity is about synthesizing and translating" Jeanne Liedtka is the UTC Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. With interests at the intersection of strategy and design, Jeanne has written eight books and multiple articles on the subject of strategy, innovation, and design thinking, and consulted with a diverse set of organizations including IBM, Samsung, NASA, The United Nations, and the government of Singapore. Her most recent book, The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide, co-authored with Natalie Foley, David Kester and Elziabeth Chen, was published in February 2024. Natalie Foley is a builder, innovator, teacher and author of The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide. She is passionate about getting a new product, program or team from 0 to 1 and then on the path to scale. Having worked across all sectors and industries, the diversity and connectivity of her experience is brought to bear throughout the testing and building processes, enabling strong exploratory and divergent thinking while maintaining a grasp on the ins and outs of execution, alignment and story-telling. Recently, she led a team that designs, test & launch new products & services at Opportunity@Work, a startup social enterprise that is rewiring the labor market for the 71M workers in America who are STARs* (Skilled Through Alternative Routes, instead of a four-year degree). Previously, she was the CEO of Peer Insight, a venture studio and innovation consulting firm. She has contributed to dozens of new business ventures with clients like Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Canon, the Good Samaritan Society and ArcBest, several of which have become multi-million dollar revenue streams. Before Peer Insight, Natalie worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers & IBM, where she led strategy and tech projects in various countries, and across all organizational functions, and both private & federal clients. She holds an MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business and a BA in Psychology from The College of William & Mary. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-foley-5149292/https://www.linkedin.com/in/liedtkaj/https://a.co/d/ggFCHdMhttps://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten-institute/research/faculty-publications/experimentation

Creativity through the lens of a startup entrepreneur "Creativity, it's just a bunch of free flow." Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptcy process Eric has an IQ of over 140, enjoys playing chess and fine cuisine, and his main hobbies include fighting, chess, reading, and meditation. Eric just got back from a 10 day noble silence Vipassana meditation retreat and recommends that everyone. https://shopx.co/ https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdouglasmchugh/ https://dataing.io/

Creativity through the lens of a Teacher and Photographer "Creativity means: someone that does something that's never been done before." From humble beginnings to world travel he is proof that limits are meant to be challenged. Ever since walking the Camino de Santiago in 2015 he has been on a mission to inspire and push boundaries. The 500 mile, month long journey solidified his love for documenting his time on this planet and since then he has dedicated himself to sharpening his visual skills. He has mastered the technique of composition and prides himself on offering his unique perspective from both the ground and the sky. His mission is to provide his audience with spectacular images that move them to book that flight and see the beauty of this world for themselves. He knows that there is always a way and he will continue to find, make, or pave his until he reaches every corner of the globe. Jason has also contributed his drone photography to an upcoming book, Above & Across Chicago, published by Trope Publishing. Above and Across Chicago captures the stunning beauty of Chicago as seen from the sky. Showcasing the city's diverse architecture, iconic shoreline, bustling streets, and natural scenery, the images capture Chicago's unique personality and charm. Multiple photographers have contributed their unique perspectives to create a contemporary portrayal of the Windy City, captured in all weather conditions - rain, fog, snow, and sun. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering passion for exploration, he captures moments that transcend time, inviting viewers to join him on a visual journey through the most picturesque destinations our planet has to offer. Follow along as he embarks on his next escapade, creating a legacy that inspires generations to embrace the unknown and uncover the magic that exists outside their everyday. https://www.waywelling.com/ https://www.instagram.com/waywelling/ https://www.facebook.com/waywelling/ https://trope.com/products/above-and-across-chicago

Creativity through lens of a voice over actor and author "Creativity means to go beyond your thoughts." Professional Voiceover artist & writer, with a strong foundation in music & acting: For Audiobooks, Commercial, Corporate Documentary, E-Learning plus Voice acting for different characters. My Voiceover journey started 25 years ago with my passion for writing, theatre, and film. I could apply and develop my skills in music, acting, dance, dramaturgy, and directing, and I have been active in state playhouses, the opera, and the independent scenes. Additionally, for seven years, I gave courses in “Creative Writing.” Furthermore, before my carrier as a voice actor, I worked since 2010 as a scriptwriter for promotional videos, having developed over 100 scripts that also included the choice of music and voices. My diverse background allows me to put myself in different mindsets and to look at things from different perspectives. Acting on stage and during the development of my audiobook “Gusta and Gusto” published by Spoken Realms and Blackstone Publishing – available on Audible, besides my ardent for writing, I started to discover my passion for narration and voice acting. I am multilingual: I grew up with English, German, and Swiss German. Having lived in different countries, I am also fluent in French and can offer a wide range of various accents. My versatile voice has been described as warm, soft, sharp, clear, fresh, and seductive with a global flair. Website: https://www.leasakran.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leasakranauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leasakran/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-sakran/?originalSubdomain=ch https://www.audible.com/pd/Gusta-Gusto-Audiobook/B0C29G2X7H https://www.audible.com/pd/Gusta-Gusto-with-Commentary-Audiobook/B0CLWJ9ML5

Creativity through the lens of a Burlesque photographer "Creativity is stepping outside of the box." Veronika Marx began her career as a stylist and often showcased her love for the elegance and edge of the 1950s in her selections before becoming a photographer. She was the exclusive photographer for Dita Von Teese’s GLAMONATRIX show and has worked with celebrity clients including burlesque queen Immodesty Blaze, Miss Miranda, Miss Tosh, and Kimberley Wyatt from The Pussy Cat Dolls, among others. Veronika’s work has been featured in magazines such as Vintage Life Magazine, Bomb Boudoir, Slovakian OK Magazine, and she is the in-house photographer for Playboy Czech Republic. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsanchorstudio/ Website: https://www.vastudio.co.uk/

Creativity through the lens of a physician and CEO of Active Power. "Creativity does not arise out of tools. Creativity arises out of the ability to be internally silent and focused and allows life to show up." As a Top Ten Podmatch Guest within 1 month of coming on PodMatch and with 40 years of experience spanning the fields of science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals, Dr. Iyer is one of the most sought after guest and speaker at public and media events. His contributions have been recognized worldwide by organizations such as Marqui's Who's Who in America and Who's Who in TOP Doctors. Born in Mumbai, Dr. Ravi R. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinic-LMG in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia, USA, and serves as the CEO of ActivPower, Inc. a nutrition and wellness company he founded. A physician-scientist, inventor, author, short film actor and entrepreneur with research publications in the mechanisms of gene controls and several patents on human and veterinary medicines and devices, life has taken Dr. Iyer from the medical colleges on the banks of the Ganges where he would swim each morning before heading to his lectures to the rarefied ivory towers of academia as a scientist and postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. His professional experiences include a 9-year Directorship of a Hospice caring for dying patients, a 4-year Chairmanship of a 225-bed hospital, and Founder of a serial TOP Doctor medical practice. Dr. Iyer's essays, articles, and writings focus on the intersection and interactions of social events with people as metrics of health in a society. His extensive background of over 40 years in the fields of medicine, science, basic research, drug regulation, and vaccine development and creating and leading high-performance teams puts him in a unique position to speak about these issues with insight, clarity, incisive depth, and deep compassion about the human condition. A transdisciplinary polymath, Dr Iyer’s passion for communicating a captivating storyline and message has even taken him to the world of cinema where he has acted the role of an antithetical hero in a Tamil language short film, Mayil, which won honorable mention at the Lucerne International Film Festival in Switzerland. ( https://youtu.be/fS0K4_9fBVs?si=9zfeOoSBXLZBVOmK ) His passion is educating and advocating for a balanced understanding and stewardship of our life and world in a manner that allows for all-around growth and health for all creatures and populations. https://www.driyer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrRaviRIyer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-iyer-md-eye-yer-687782102/ https://www.instagram.com/driyermd/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6v-s-lmOlC3m7PTEMp-aXA

Creativity through the lens of a CEO and Author "Getting people to move toward something." Benjamin Brown is CEO of 360 Sales Consulting, a company specializing helping businesses and entrepreneurs excel in sales and dramatically increase their bottom line. Their proprietary sales system has come to be recognized as “game-changer” and is in demand by companies of all sizes throughout the United States. Ben’s sales career of more than twenty years began with selling health club memberships and quickly worked his way into sales manager and sales director positions. Having held both inside and outside sales positions his diverse experience includes selling autos, computer products and services, voice recognition software, staffing services, and transportation services. Ben is a former United States Marine with six years of service and a Veteran of the Gulf War. Social Media https://www.youtube.com/c/BenjaminBrown563/ linkedin.com/in/360sales/ facebook.com/360salesconsulting twitter.com/team360sales instagram.com/360sales Website 360salesconsulting.com Free Gifts 360salesconsulting.com/freeguide

Creativity through the lens of a Novelist "Writing has been my main creative outlet....Writing just stuck with me." Mel Torrefranca is a novelist from the San Francisco Bay Area, now residing in the jungly mountains of Northern Thailand. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven and published her debut novel Leaving Wishville during high school. She also drinks way too many lattes. Links Website: https://www.meltorrefranca.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/meltorrefranca Lost Island Press: https://www.lostislandpress.com

Creativity through the lens of a film festival strategist "Creativity: Identifying patterns and trends." Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (aka Rebekah Film Dr) was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a Personal Assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and media personality who now has more than 10 years of film festival strategy consulting experience. After choosing not to pursue a career in Academia teaching film studies, Rebekah began her film industry career in 2009, working as one of the producers of Wales’ most successful national horror film festival; the Abertoir Horror Festival, and during that time began to develop a great knowledge of the film festival business. Which led her to become inspired to start her own innovative company in an industry she loved. Rebekah and the hard-working team behind her company The Film Festival Doctor are creators of success and are committed to nurturing filmmakers in order to help them secure film festival screenings, win awards and a positive recognition within the film industry. Currently her company have won more than 800 awards for their clients and her team have supported nearly 850 creatives across the world, enlightening and inspiring their journey towards achieving their goals and following their filmmaking dreams. One of the factors which has led to her success is the blending of both practical business skills and spiritual techniques that infused new life into her company’s growth. She decided to record her hard-won knowledge in her new book Born to Do It: Becoming the Leader of a Business Niche Using Powerful Spiritual Techniques to help others who are pondering the leap into entrepreneurship or are already on the journey, but yearning for more success and profitability. https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfilmdr/ https://rebekahlouisasmith.com/ https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/

Creativity through the lens of a teacher, professor, coach and business consultant "Creativity: Allowing yourself to find FLOW." Dr. Kevin Gazzara - CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions, Management & Leadership Expert, Executive Positive Intelligence Coach, Professor at 5 Universities, Speaker, & Author of The Leader of OZ. Kevin worked for 18 years at Intel Corporation in positions from Program and Product Management to Leadership Development. He holds a BS in Commerce and Engineering, an MBA and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership. https://magnaleadership.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MagnaLeadership https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingazzara/ https://www.youtube.com/c/MagnaLeadershipSolutions

Creativity through the lens of a Spiritual Guide and Seeker "Creativity; It's being in touch with the universe. Being open to the universe." From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual coaching and guidance services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. Main Site: https://kishar.org Insta @kisharspiritual https://www.instagram.com/kisharspiritual YouTube @PeaceOnYourJourney https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceOnYourJourney

Creativity through the lens of a ceramic artist and Christian author "Creativity: Putting organization to something that wasn't there before." Morgan McCarver was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work is inspired by her female mentors of past and present, as well as her connection to Victorian corsetry through her scoliosis journey. She received an art degree with a ceramics concentration and a double minor in art history and business in 2019 from Anderson University in Anderson, SC. McCarver had the honor of receiving the 2019 Outstanding Art Major Ceramics Award her senior year. As a 2020 701 Center for Contemporary Art prize finalist, she had the honor of being the youngest artist to ever make it that far. She is a multi-award winning artist who recently received an Artist Support Grant to attend a national ceramics conference. She has had the honor of displaying her work in 3 solo exhibitions, “FemininiTEA” 2020, “The Strength of a Wildflower” 2022 and “Postures in Porcelain” 2023. She recently completed a residency at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock Summer 2023 and participated 2022 as well. McCarver has studios in Asheville, NC and Spartanburg, SC. Her art can be found in various galleries around the Carolinas and Tennessee. Her first book, “God the Artist: Revealing God’s Creative Side Through Pottery,” will be released with Morgan James Publishing January 9, 2024. Website: https://www.morganmccarver.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgan_mccarver_porcelain/?hl=en Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/morgan.mccarver.7/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-mccarver Twitter: https://www.sotwe.com/GodTheArtistBk

Creativity through the lens of an author and book coach "Creativity; it has to do with being inventive in ways that are so true to yourself." Amy L. Bernstein is a multi-genre author and former award-winning journalist. As a certified book coach and writing instructor, Amy brings a compassionate and insightful voice to the challenges and joys of the artistic process. Amy’s free Substack newsletter, Doubt Monster, explores themes around doubt that touch on artmaking, psychology, mental health, philosophy, and beyond. Her nonfiction book, Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration will be published in September 2024. Learn more here. https://linktr.ee/amylbernstein

Creativity through the lens of the best selling author of the Role of Love and a Love Language Linguist "Creativity; you're just trying to solve a problem." Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find our way back to His pure love. So, what qualifies me to speak about love? My childhood experience of the opposite of love. From that austere beginning, and the distaste it formed inside me, I searched for and eventually created a method that transformed my life from anger to loving everyone. Growing up in a family of abuse, physical touch became my preferred love style, only because of the regularity. I could almost count on it. It was consistent. I came to think that was the way to express love. But deep inside, I knew that was a twisted belief. I wanted a better life for myself, which is why I created a paradigm shift that works. In this book, you’ll find what helped me move from a childhood boot camp of abuse to being a person who loves everyone and can find good about anyone in any circumstance. This is truly the role of love. I hope you join me. Website: https://roleoflove.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roleoflovedice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/roleoflovedice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roleoflovedice YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kniwkoHIW9EA5Ojv7NuLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roleoflovedice/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/roleoflovedice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/roleoflovedice

Creativity through the lens of a Best Selling Author, Business Owner and Father, "Creativity is striving for something more." My name is Uroš Lovišček, from Slovenia- Europe. I am a proud father of two boys and a business owner. My first business endeavour goes back to when I was about 5 years old, selling dirt door to door. At 15 I started to help in my dads Accounting Firm. At the time I also worked as a karate and Snowboard instructor. At 20 years old I established my first company for Car care logistic with 2 friends, as business begun to pick up with couple big corporate clients 2008 struck and all went south. Later on I earned my bachelors degree from Taxes which led to establishing my solo tax practice from scratch. All this time I have also been present in a family company. 2019 I invested and become stake holder and CEO in a company that was producing carbon fibber parts for Lamborghini and Ferrari racing departments due to my passion for cars which soon turned out I was scammed altho business was real. Networking in base tax-accounting business led me to a joint venture with a mortgage broker with whom I partnered to expend tax-accounting in to a full blown financial consulting group. Since 2020 I helped develop 100s of projects for clients. 2022 have I expanded consulting business to international clients. 2023 begun with big win launching my first best selling book “Master of Finance” that I wrote with intent to help more business owners understand financial aspect of business. Website: https://mfcfo.pro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loviscek.uros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uro%C5%A1-lovi%C5%A1%C4%8Dek-24b8b9119/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uros_themfcfo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH8Mk8eoEkEjIvGdESKIRA Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Master-Finance-Ultimate-Playbook-Business-ebook/dp/B0BTTQXXH5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678451427&sr=1-6