Many talk about how creatives are inherently broken. We don’t have to be. We can create wild, vibrant, life-changing art. And we can be healthy, healed, and whole while we do it. Flaubert said, “Be orderly in your life so you can be wild in your art,” (forgive the slight paraphrase). And it’s true. Let’s get rid of the “mad” in “mad genius.” Listen to this episode to find practical ideas on how to do just that.
It’s so simple and automatic. And it can be super hard to remember in the moment. Not since I had pneumonia as a teenager have I been so aware of the need to breathe and how lucky I feel that I can do it without any trouble. This short episode is all about how to…
Myq Kaplan, Comedian, Podcaster, and Writer Myq Kaplan is a comedian who has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a one-hour standup special on Amazon, “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and two podcasts, The Faucet, and Broccoli and Ice Cream….
Cyndi Recker, A System Engineer, Author, and Eco Warrior, joins the podcast this week. In Honor of Women’s History Month, the guests this month are powerful, world-changing women. Cyndi Recker advocates for wellness through a healthy diet, physical fitness, and a natural lifestyle. As a System Engineer, Cyndi loves the challenge of a good problem…
Bloomberg Businessweek has a terrific article on what schools most value innovation and creativity (see the image below for the top ten schools). Why did they research that? It’s because creativity, innovation, and the ability to run a small business are going to be the most valuable skills in a post-COVID business world. Here’s a…
The Second Monday is Money Monday with Eric Henning! This episode is brought to you by Izolda’s favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and her book, The Functional Tarot. If you’re a performing or creative artist, gig worker, or freelancer, you’ve asked these questions. What should I charge? How does it stack up to what the…
How are you spending your time in self-isolation? Today’s podcast episode gives some ideas on how to seize the opportunities we have by default if we are isolating and social distancing. These ideas can also lower your anxiety levels. In the episode, I mention Tim Ferriss’, Tribe of Mentors. This book has become part of…