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What does it look like to grow a creative career? Creative professionals have an abundance of obstacles to overcome in pursuit of their dreams. From staying inspired to putting out fires, the path for success can be filled with fearful moments. What does it practically look like to have courage and resilience? In this podcast series, we will learn from seasoned creative professionals on specific topics and how they overcame adversity. For more info visit www.theCreativeRising.com
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A quick update on where we’ve been! Host, Blake Howard, stops by to introduce his new podcast: A Change of Brand. It’s a show about the world’s most loved consumer companies and their rebrand glory, drama, or disaster. Season 1, now fully released, has first-hand accounts from major brands who have undergone headline-grabbing revamps over the past few years, including stories from Google, Burger King, Mailchimp, AirBNB, Dunkin’, Dropbox, GoDaddy, Warner Brothers and more. Be sure to subscribe and listen wherever you get podcasts.
Leading well and thriving in your career often comes down to one thing: motivation. In this bonus episode, show host Blake Howard interviews author Todd Henry about his new book The Motivation Code. In this conversation, you will learn more about why motivation matters, how it differs from person to person, and the power of understanding your co-workers' unique code. We are in planning mode for Season 4 right now! If you have tips for future episodes, let us know. Email info@thecreativerising.com or DM @blakehoward on Instagram. Special thanks to Todd Henry: www.toddhenry.comTo buy The Motivation Code or to get more info: www.motivationcode.comProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Need help finding inspiration in your work? This week's SNACK features three tips from Sam Harrison on how to maintain a plethora of ideas to have at the ready.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comFor more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.comOr buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wherever you get books Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
As creatives we all get stuck, but in this SNACK, musician OkCello shares how he finds breakthrough and creates music from deep within. If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comLearn more here OkCelloListen or download here Music, or any service you enjoy music.Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
This week Sam Harrison is back! Our favorite southern gentleman and creative guru shares tips from his recent book on how not to sacrifice your health, family, and friendships because you're pushing yourself too hard. PS - SNACKS are practical bite-sized tips for your creative journey in-between our main interviews, we will bring you quick jolts of inspiration in these mini-episodes until Season 4 kicks off in 2021. If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comFor more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.comOr buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wherever you get books Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Being selective with your work can be a soul-saving strategy, but how do you balance your idealism with financial reality? In this week's SNACK, I'll share a framework for helping you be more selective with your clients and keeping yourself or your team inspired.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Creativity is a team sport and the opportunity for conflict and dysfunction is ripe. How do you know when your team is collaborating flawlessly or filled with flaws? In this week's SNACK, author and creative guru Sam Harrison shares a few tips on how to spot the healthy and unhealthy signs of collaboration. If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comFor more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.comOr buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wherever you get books Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Today's bite-sized tip is with poet, thinker, and street folk artist, Black Cat Tips (aka Kyle Brooks). In a quirky and engaging way that only he knows how to deliver, Kyle shares his views on inspiration and following the winds of innovation. For more on Kyle Brooks visit Black Cat Tips.com Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.comIf you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.com
This week's bite-sized SNACK is with the author, speaker, and creative guru Sam Harrison. Today he shares how to develop and create winning presentations and avoid presentation panic.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comFor more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.comOr buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wherever you get books Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
In this week's SNACK, we'll hear tips from author and podcaster, Todd Henry, on how to make the transition from Maker to Manager. This is a clip from the Season 2 episode "From Maker to Manager." If you enjoyed the bite-sized version today, be sure to jump back and give it a listen. If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comThanks to Todd Henry: www.toddhenry.comProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Introducing SNACKS, practical bite-sized tips for your creative journey. In between seasons, we will bring you quick jolts of inspiration in these mini-episodes. This week's SNACK is brought to you by author, speaker, and creative guru Sam Harrison. He shares how to create better feedback and idea narrowing systems for helping teams find the best ideas possible.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email info@thecreativerising.comFor more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.comOr buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wherever you get books Produced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Michael Benford, creative director of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, went from a career in music to leading design for the major leagues. In this final episode of season 3, Benford tackles the product and process of creating highly-visible design — from stadium signage to redesigning team uniforms — and shares how to stay innovative season over season.For more on Michael Benford visit: www.mikebenford.comProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted by Blake HowardIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Who says creativity has to stay on a fixed course? In this episode of The Creative Rising, watercolorist Richard Sullivan traces his path from professional athlete to an acclaimed artist. Bringing the same passion and determination to the canvas as he did the field, Sullivan illustrates the complexity of the creative identity.For more on Richard Sullivan visit: www.richardsullivanillustration.comHosted by Blake HowardProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
While it may seem like some people always land on their feet, in reality, everyone’s career path has unexpected twists, turns, and the occasional dead end. Carly Ayres, now working on UX Community & Culture at Google, has plenty of titles under her belt (designer at Creative Mornings, author at CommunicationArts, co-founder of Hawraf, to name a few) but her journey as a creative began with a drive to explore the unknown and lean into learning, wherever the opportunity presented itself. For more on Carly Ayers visit: www.carlyayres.comHosted by Blake HowardProduced by Matchstic: www.matchstic.comIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
1How does a creative climb the ladder of success to rockstar status? Bobby C. Martin, co-founder of Champions Design, knows a little something about that. Fast Company named him one of “the most creative people in business,” and he’s led design projects for prestige brands like The New York Times, Girl Scouts of America, MTV and many more. In this new installment, we sit down and hear his story, which starts with classroom doodles and culminates with leading the design firm of dreams.For more on Bobby and Champions visit: www.championsdesign.comHosted and produced by Blake HowardAs always, special thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.comIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Sometimes it’s hard to drink up the creative juices when the pressure of deadlines and timelines are closing in. Adam Weiss, founder and creative director of brand strategy and design studio Landscape, lends his perspective to staying curious, creative, and experimental without constraint.For more on Adam and Landscape visit: www.thisislandscape.comSpecial thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted and produced by Blake HowardIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor: www.rachel-eleanor.com
Originally released in September of 2019, this conversation with author, speaker, and racial justice expert, Bethaney Wilkinson, is more relevant than ever. How does the creative community’s lack of diversity limit collective creativity? How does privilege play into who gets hired? Anyone willing to listen and learn can actually make a difference and, in this conversation, Bethaney gives us sage advice for taking meaningful action. For more on Bethaney Wilkinson and The Diversity Project visit: www.thediversitygap.comListen to and support The Diversity Gap podcast! Special thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted and produced by Blake HowardIntermission music & editing by Michael Engelking
What happens when career and ambition suddenly get halted due to uncontrollable factors? In this episode, host Blake Howard sits down with Toke Nygaard, the Chief Creative Officer at Zendesk, to talk about his story, an unexpected disease, and the power of empathy in action. For more on Toke visit him on twitter: @tokenygaard Special thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.com Hosted and produced by Blake Howard Editing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor www.rachel-eleanor.com
Is it possible to change the World, stay in love, and have healthy relationships? In this episode, we talk with Jeff and Andre Shinabarger, the hosts of the podcast Love or Work. Andre is on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 as a Physicians Assistant and Jeff is the founder of Plywood People, a non-profit in Atlanta that leads a community of start-ups doing good.For more on the podcast Love or Work visit: www.loveorwork.comFor more on Plywood People visit: www.plywoodpeople.com Special thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted and produced by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor www.rachel-eleanor.com
You’re supposed to have your finger on the pulse of what’s new, cool, and creative, but what if you’re feeling out of touch? Matt Luckhurst, co-founder of The New Company (and former COLLINS co-founder and executive creative director) shares his perspective on conquering the fear of being irrelevant.For more on Matt Luckhurst visit: www.new.companySpecial thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.comHosted and produced by Blake HowardEditing by Michael Engelking Illustration by Rachel Eleanor www.rachel-eleanor.com
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