Jonathan Phillips combines his expertise as a scientist and as classically trained violist in creativity that permeates all aspects of his life. He explains, "I'm motivated by natural curiosity, my love of creative people and ideas, and my spiritual foundation." In this episode of the Defining Creativity Podcast, Jonathan shares insight about his j…

Terry LaBolt is featured in this week's episode during which he discusses creativity in his life from childhood to Broadway and Carol Channing to Indiana University (IU). Influences for the development of Terry's creativity came from diverse experiences, a significant one being exposure to Schoenberg's String Quartets performed by the LaSalle Quart…

Malcolm Webb embraces creativity in a variety of ways. Acknowledging that creativity in his profession of investment advisor can be problematic, Malcolm channels his creativity into understanding and communicating with his clients. Similarly, being a pilot and much of his Civil Air Patrol duties do not lend themselves to creative manipulation, but …

Carlene Quinn is the BSW Program Coordinator for the Indiana University School of Social Work in addition to her roles as social worker and teacher of social workers. She makes a strong case for how creativity is immersed in every aspect of social work. Additionally, she taps into creativity as an educator and both sees and appreciates it as well i…

Dev Meenagh finds and embraces creativity in every aspect of life— from performing in various capacities and working with children to escape rooms and cosplay: “I think that I kind of approach everything with this strong sense of wanting to know more, wanting to go deeper… and that ties into things like psychology. It ties into empathy. It’s all th…

Brooke Ivey, the Chief Sales Officer for a niche company in Jacksonville, FL that provides services to insurance companies, embraces the creativity she has cultivated her entire life. Her family has provided a multitude of examples for applying creativity—from vaudevillian grandparents, a trial attorney father with a job that necessitated publicly …

Todd May, Director of Innovation and Process Improvement for the Indiana Department of Transportation, has a unique perspective of creativity, incorporating his professional and personal world. With interesting comparisons of DOT work with sports and the arts, Todd offers reflections from firsthand experiences interwoven with those of his children …

David Hale brings a wide variety of experiences to his recently launched Gemini Wine Company. Even as he introduces himself in this episode of Defining Creativity, it is evident that his background in musical theatre, opera, directing children's theatre, work alongside award-winning chef Michel Richard, and twenty-five years in the restaurant and w…

Michael Menapace is an insurance lawyer who applies the creativity cultivated as a saxophone player to the various aspects of his life. This episode of Defining Creativity is chock-full of analogies from Michael that demonstrate the application of creativity and its parallel between music and his current endeavors. ​Michael reflects: “My creative p…

Megan Elyse Fulmer is TV, film, and stage actor who was raised in Morrisville, PA by her Puerto Rican mother and German/Irish father. Megan embraces her roots, as well as her varied experiences, as she engages creatively in both her work and everyday life. Currently performing in "In the Heights" with Stages St. Louis, she reflects: “Coming from La…

This week's episode features a conversation with Louise Neilson, a mediator with a master's degree in creativity and innovation. She shares her extensive exploration of creativity and conflict styles, along with the parallels between mediation and creative problem solving using first hand examples from her considerable career. Louise has authored t…

Cindy Ripley, a nationally recognized educational consultant and master teacher, takes on additional roles as mentor, facilitator and peacekeeper as she dons various hats. Cindy’s enthusiasm for connection is evident—eliminating barriers of culture, experience, age, or any other roadblock encountered, while fostering community. Any interaction or d…

John Holzhüter describes his profession of chaplain as being someone who connects with people in need. The flexibility of his position allows that connection across demographics, cultures, and generations—meeting people wherever and however that need exists. John's specialty is triage, and he embraces his creativity in situations from assisting wit…

Tatiana Kolovou brings her vast experience in professional and personal development to this discussion about creativity. A native of Athens, Greece, creativity permeates all aspects of her approach to life, making evident her status as a prominent and respected leader and educator. Tatiana's passion for teaching and nurturing development is apparen…

Mary Losure introduces herself as an author who writes narrative nonfiction for kids and Mary's website labels her as an "Author, explorer of worlds both real and imaginary." Prior to becoming an award-winning children's author, Mary was also an award-winning environmental reporter for Minnesota Public Radio as well as a freelance contributor to Na…

This episode of Defining Creativity features an interview with André Watts recorded in 2019. It’s a fascinating discussion with a musician who, not atypically, begins with the idea of not being a creator, but instead, a re-creator. However, creativity oozes out of every sentence no matter the topic. With a career spanning 60s years, André has trave…

Nicole Johnson, self-proclaimed storyteller, ukulele player, and ignitor of social change makers, discusses creativity as it applies in her life. From starting a nonprofit at age 15 to her current doctoral work and development of The Harriet Tubman Effect, Nicole organically taps into her creative instinct by addressing social issues and social res…