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For creative entrepreneurs, there will always be more finish lines to cross, more outcomes to achieve, and more rough edges to polish. Successfully navigating this wild age of opportunity is not always about what we do or how we do it, but whether we can show up to our work with confidence and stay present on the journey (both of which are critical to business and personal growth).
With a healthy mix of up-and-comers and grizzled vets at my side – The Mindful Creator will explore what it takes to cultivate meaningful work without losing ourselves along the way.
With a healthy mix of up-and-comers and grizzled vets at my side – The Mindful Creator will explore what it takes to cultivate meaningful work without losing ourselves along the way.
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Episode 36 marks an end of things - an ending I didn't expect or see coming. Yes, this is the last episode of The Mindful Creator.
After a lot of searching and reflection, I've decided to shut down the show and move on to other things.
So I sat down to record my thoughts on the ending of the show, why I decided to let go, and a deeper dive into this strange correlation humans have between our accomplishments and sense of self worth.
The post MC36: Success + Self Worth (The Final Episode) appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jared Janes is a Social Entrepreneur and founder & CEO of Altruist.
In Episode 35 of The Mindful Creator, Jared and I chat about cultivating purpose in not only creativity and career, but in just about anything that you do in life.
In our discussion, Jared and I dig deeper into the process of cultivating purpose vs. seeking it, the expectations we harbor on what it takes to find meaning in our work and life, and the challenge of cultivating purpose in a creative pursuit when you have a full-time gig.
The post Season 2 – MC35: Cultivating Purpose with Jared Janes appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jon Wilkening is a fellow Misfit and an artist and photographer who I connected with a few years back via Twitter after my wife and I began experimenting with a small publishing venture.
In Episode 34 of The Mindful Creator, Jon and I discuss the struggle to define success as an artist, and how we can redefine a new normal to achieve the much-needed perspective on what success means to each of us individually.
The post Season 2 – MC34: The New Normal with Jon Wilkening appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Ja-Nae Duane is a professor, advisor, speaker, strategist, social scientist, artist, creative economist, professional opera singer and author - including the forthcoming book, The Startup Equation: A Visual Guidebook to Building Your Startup.
In episode 33 of The Mindful Creator, Ja-Nae and I discuss the connection between creativity and personal happiness, specifically what the pursuit of a higher calling to create something larger than just ourselves can teach us about what it takes to be truly happy.
The post Season 2 – MC33: Footwork + Faith with Ja-Nae Duane appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jonathan Mead - the Founder of Move Heroically - is on a badass, soulful, and aligned mission to help people reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their primal strength through natural movement practices.
In episode 32 of The Mindful Creator, Jonathan and I discuss the movement mindset and how feeling confident in our bodies can actually empower us to show up to our work, as well as different philosophies on balancing intention, joy, and play to help us fully show up to our true purposes in the world.
The post Season 2 – MC32: Move Heroically with Jonathan Mead appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Chris Brogan is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought-after professional speaker, and the best-selling author of eight books.
In Episode 31 of The Mindful Creator, Chris and I discuss the role of content as something purely tactical vs. a bridge to building stronger connections to our customers.
The post Season 2 – MC31: Content is Connection with Chris Brogan appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
In June's Mindful 15, I discuss how to successfully navigate this new age of abstract where a lot of people are creating and marketing byproducts (courses, info products, etc.) of their experiences and expertise.
And while this is a great opportunity for creators, it's also a challenge to create a byproduct that is distinct since the market is pretty saturated.
The post Season 2 – MC30: Mindful 15 – The Age of Abstract appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jeff Sanders is the host of the 5am Miracle Podcast, a 10-time marathon runner, passionate raw vegan, author of 4 e-books and the upcoming traditionally published book titled "The 5am Miracle," which will hit shelves in early 2016.
In episode 29 of The Mindful Creator, Jeff and I discuss methods, processes and tips, as well as mindset shifts, to empower you to dominate your day from start to finish.
The post Season 2 – MC29: Dominate Your Day with Jeff Sanders appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Welcome to the Mindful 15: A shorter episode (15 minutes or so) where I step out of the usual format and fly solo, sharing personal insights on self awareness and mindset development from my own journey as a creative entrepreneur.
In Episode 28 and May's Mindful 15, I dive into the dangers of perfectionism and how it impacts the creative process.
The post Season 2 – MC28: Mindful 15 – Perfection is the Perfect Enemy appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jason Reese is a podcaster, blogger and voracious content creator/consumer. His podcast, Up in this Brain, is a really interesting personal journal of Jason's experiences and encounters. Or as he calls it, "part personal journal, part mixtape."
In Episode 27, Jason and I discuss how the process of creating content and telling our stories online is rarely linear at all, and that sometimes we just need to slow down, embrace the chaos outside of our control, and recognize that the truly profound moments are hiding among the mundane.
The post Season 2 – MC27: Off the Cuff with Jason Reese appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Melissa Dinwiddie is an Artist, Writer & Creativity Instigator on a mission to empower people to feed their creative hungers.
In Episode 26 of The Mindful Creator, I chat with Melissa about the creative gap between our current realities and the outcomes we hope to achieve. In our conversation, Melissa and I break down the process of understanding this creative gap, some of the factors that trap us inside of it, and a few methods for effectively bridging the gap.
The post Season 2 – MC26: Bridge the Creative Gap with Melissa Dinwiddie appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
In episode 25 of The Mindful Creator, I've recorded a quick message detailing why I’ve decided to put the show hiatus for a few months, why I’m splitting the show into seasons (and the benefits of the approach) and what to expect as I plan the next steps.
I’ve also cherry picked 10 of my favorite, more poignant moments from the first 24 episodes of the show and included those in the show notes.
The post Season 1 – MC25: Season Wrap + Highlights appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Ross Barber is the owner of Electric Kiwi, a design and marketing company the music industry, as well as the cohost of Bridge the Atlantic - a video podcast featuring insightful and humorous explorations of the creative industries from the inside out.
In episode 24 of The Mindful Creator, I chat with Ross Barber - an artist, designer, musician and music enthusiast - about the often romanticized notion of DIY and creative independence, and why it’s critical for creative entrepreneurs to find and collaborate with like-minded people that can help us learn and grow.
The post Season 1 – MC24: Collaboration vs. Competition with Ross Barber appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
In January’s Mindful 15, I dive deeper into the tension between right now and the future now, the struggle to focus on process instead of outcomes, and what it takes to step out of this tension and embrace the present moment.
The post Season 1 – MC23: Now is All There is appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Cory Copeland is a writer and the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Bedlam Magazine.
In Episode 22 of The Mindful Creator, Cory and I chat about how the process of crafting and sharing stories connect us on a much deeper, human level, the power of story as a means of understanding, the tradition of storytelling and community, and how that dynamic has evolved with technology.
The post Season 1 – MC22: Connected through Story with Cory Copeland appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Nelson De Witt is a talented filmmaker, photographer, writer and Misfit who is currently working on a documentary film about his life as one of El Salvador's Disappeared children.
This film is a deeply personal story about a search for identity across a landscape of open wounds a generation after one of the bloodiest armed conflicts of the Cold War.
In episode 21 of The Mindful Creator, Nelson and I discuss the nature of working on deeply personal passion projects, and how you maintain awareness, composure and stay the course when the going gets tough.
The post Season 1 – MC21: Up Close & Personal with Nelson De Witt appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Jim Woods is a Writer, Editor, Coach, and Instigator, as well as the co-author of Ready Aim Fire! A Practical Guide to Setting and Achieving Goals, and Hit the Mark! Improve Your Focus, Boost Your Energy and Make the Most of Your Time.
In episode 20 of The Mindful Creator, Jim and I discuss some of the common, key themes that shape the creator’s journey, and what it takes to get back to the basics and focus on what distinctly works for you as a creator.
The post Season 1 – MC20: Lessons Learned with Jim Woods appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Andy Hayes is a creative entrepreneur and founder of Plum Deluxe, a website and online community dedicated to helping people create moments that matter. Plum Deluxe was started in 2007 with the goal of fostering a national conversation around mindfulness and self-care.
In our discussion, Andy and I take a deeper look at the subjective nature of building a life of meaning and why it’s important to remain open to possibility on the creative journey.
The post Season 1 – MC19: Moments That Matter with Andy Hayes appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Welcome to the Mindful 15: A short monthly episode (15 minutes or less) where I step out of the usual format and fly solo, sharing personal stories and insights on self awareness from my journey as a writer.
In this November episode of the Mindful 15, I talk about the importance of stopping to reflect once awhile on all the small, tiny details that shape so much of what we create, who we are and how we live.
The post Season 1 – MC18: On Perspective appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
Tom Morkes is an author, instigator, startup consultant and the CEO and Founder of Insurgent Publishing. In Episode 17 of The Mindful Creator, Tom and I dissect the creative process and the struggle that comes with it to determine what it takes to start, ship and sustain long-term projects with more confidence.
The post Season 1 – MC17: Winning the Creative Battle with Tom Morkes appeared first on The Mindful Creator Podcast.
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