Mindful Creative with Radim Malinic

A candid conversation with lettering artist Jessica Hische about maintaining creative independence, managing work-life balance, and navigating the evolving creative industry. Jessica shares insights about staying small versus scaling up, dealing with perception versus reality in the creative field, and adapting to technological changes including AI.Key Takeaways:Choosing to stay independent rather than scale up can be a strategic decision for creative fulfillmentMental health and creativity b...

Today we're going to talk about what it's like to be a creative in the 21st century. Why do I call it that? It's because we have access to more technology, tools and applications than ever before and the overwhelming amount of choices and the constant pressure to keep up with styles, trends and updates.It can make us feel like we're fighting an untamed beast. The key to finding our way through is to recognize that we are architects, our own creative journey. We can choose our pace, set ...

"Something that's good has the chance to make a real impression. Something that's mediocre doesn't. So why do the work if it's not gonna make an impression?" - Stefan Sagmeister A candid conversation with renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister about his journey from creating theater posters in Vienna to becoming a celebrated designer in New York. He discusses the evolution of his career, the importance of sabbaticals in creative growth, and his deep insights into happiness and creative fulf...

In a world of "success porn," "money porn," and "creative porn," our social media feeds bombard us with idealized versions of reality that can leave us feeling perpetually inadequate. Despite having more access to information than ever, we often find ourselves caught in cycles of stress and overwork, chasing undefined horizons of success. While valuable insights exist among the chaos of endless scrolling, we rarely slow down enough to notice them. Today, we'll explore how to r...

"When I sit down at a painting, everything else disappears, like the noise, anxiety, the rest of the world, it just goes out the window." - MurugiahIn this episode, artist Murugiah discusses his journey from studying architecture to becoming a multidisciplinary artist. He shares his struggles with self-doubt, the pressure to constantly improve, and the challenge of finding his authentic artistic voice. Murugiah talks about his transition from digital to physical art, his love for cinema,...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes. ~Mindful Creative: How to understa...

"Life has a deadline. It fuels my creativity. Now I've realised that and that stress is like, could be stress that is debilitating or it could be stress that is energising and it's the fire that gets you going." - GeGemma O'BrienIn this episode, internationally renowned designer and artist Gemma O'Brien shares her journey from law student to celebrated typographer and muralist. Gemma discusses the evolution of her creative process, the impact of travel on her work, and how she navigates the c...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes. ~Mindful Creative: How to understa...

"You have to be the first in line of your fan club. If you're not, I don't know how to like you. Because if you don't like you, why would I like you?" - Chris Do In this insightful conversation, Chris Do and Radim Malinic explore the intricacies of creative careers, personal growth, and the impact of environment on success. Chris shares his experiences as a first-generation immigrant and how it shaped his drive and ambition. They discuss the challenges of creative identity, the importanc...

Hey! I am really excited to bring you the second season of my podcast. There’s a change of name and theme. We’re going to focus on the topic of my second recently published book - Mindful Creative. A book (and now also a podcast) about understanding how to deal with the highs and lows of creative lives. My name is Radim Malinic and I am your host. Creativity has changed my life but it also nearly killed me too.In this season inspired by my book of the same title, I am ta...

Welcome to final five minute magic episode from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same title. For the last 33 weeks I shared one or two ideas that can give you an actionable take away for your creative career, your business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. These are taken from the audio book, and you can find the full version in the show notes.Creativity For Sale: How to start and grow a life-c...

"Creativity has become my life's cause, not just my job. I've always been in love with it. I find it truly fascinating. We're going to need a lot of it to fix the world's problems."Radim and Ben discuss their careers in the creative industry, focusing on diversification and neurodiversity's role in creativity. They address AI's growing influence and the fear surrounding its impact. The conversation emphasizes the need for personal growth, reinvention, and balancing constant content production...

In this episode, we'll explore the unique journey of creative entrepreneurship and why comparing yourself to others can be counterproductive. We'll discuss how embracing change can become a powerful tool for growth in your career, potentially leading to new skills, audiences, or even business models. You'll learn why consistently showing up and persevering through challenges is the true secret to long-term success, often outweighing raw talent or skills. We'll also delve into the magnetic pow...

"We want to try and live by our values, but run as a fledgling studio at the same time. It's that balance between ensuring revenue comes in and taking on clients aligned with those values." - Pennybridge PennyBridge is an unconventionally professional creative studio based in Palm Beach, Gold Coast, Australia. Founded by Paul Balfe and Kyle Tillman, who merged their individual freelance practices, the studio specializes in branding, packaging, illustration, and various design services. T...

What happens when a client sends you a list of feedback longer than the full volume of War and Peace? Unless you’re a seasoned pro who has worked on their processes, you’ll likely panic, catastrophise or even resent your work. In today's episode, we're exploring the often overlooked aspects of running a creative business—the human side of projects, the bridge between client aspirations and reality. We'll discuss the importance of proactive problem-solving and confident commun...