Creativity through the lens of the Owner of Los Rios Farm "Creativity = Problem Solving" Farm Bio: Although not being born on a farm, yet living on one most of his life, Larry Lempka is the originator of Los Rios Farm, the farm that has been in the family for over 60 years influenced by growing up on the Little Thompson River south of Berthoud Colo…

Creativity through the lens of a psychologist, author, and founder of Parenting Talent LLC "Being able to let go, dive in and express your authentic self." Dr. Alaina Johnson is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a parent of three offspring who are passionate about the performing arts, she recognized the lack of resources …

Creativity through the lens of a public speaker, author, licensed psychotherapist and podcaster "Creativity - making connections, connecting the dots is very empowering.....Being a listener of life." BRONWYN SCHWEIGERDT may be the most evocative psychotherapist you’ve ever heard. Instead of fixing peoples’ messes, her goal is to elicit feelings you…

Creativity through the lens of the CEO of Tadpole Press "Creativity is listening to my own divine spirit and tapping into the authenticity and that creative spirit that's calling for something to be created." Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an interna…

Creativity through the lens of a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom and friend " Creativity is this out of the box thinking and using our imagination.....Creativity is a tool for self care." Beryl Young is a professional photographer, writer, educator, marketer, coach, mom, friend and living proof that little sparks o…

Creativity through the lens of and Educator and Best Selling Author "Finding a problem to solve and bring it to the marketplace." Fred Moskowitz is an educator and best selling author who has trained countless investors from all walks of life on how to create passive income streams of their own. As a fund manager, Fred manages a mortgage note inves…

Creativity through lens of CEO of Brill media "Creativity is about the decisions you make to create the outcome that is unique." Robert Brill has worked in advertising for 20 years, and is the CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency for scalable business growth. The company has been honored 10 times across Inc 5000 and Financial Times 500.…

Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, musician and author "The stuff I love the most is the moment of inspiration." Carlos Baker is a songwriter, musician, author, father of 4, ex-pat and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression. Having spent his entire life saturated both in music and writing, his band C.K. Baker Bands has released…

Creativity through the lens of authors, teachers, innovators, builders and creators "Creativity is about synthesizing and translating" Jeanne Liedtka is the UTC Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. With interests at the intersection of strategy and design, Jeanne has written eight books and multi…

Creativity through the lens of a startup entrepreneur "Creativity, it's just a bunch of free flow." Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 comp…

Creativity through the lens of a Teacher and Photographer "Creativity means: someone that does something that's never been done before." From humble beginnings to world travel he is proof that limits are meant to be challenged. Ever since walking the Camino de Santiago in 2015 he has been on a mission to inspire and push boundaries. The 500 mile, m…

Creativity through lens of a voice over actor and author "Creativity means to go beyond your thoughts." Professional Voiceover artist & writer, with a strong foundation in music & acting: For Audiobooks, Commercial, Corporate Documentary, E-Learning plus Voice acting for different characters. My Voiceover journey started 25 years ago with my passio…

Creativity through the lens of a Burlesque photographer "Creativity is stepping outside of the box." Veronika Marx began her career as a stylist and often showcased her love for the elegance and edge of the 1950s in her selections before becoming a photographer. She was the exclusive photographer for Dita Von Teese’s GLAMONATRIX show and has worked…

Creativity through the lens of a physician and CEO of Active Power. "Creativity does not arise out of tools. Creativity arises out of the ability to be internally silent and focused and allows life to show up." As a Top Ten Podmatch Guest within 1 month of coming on PodMatch and with 40 years of experience spanning the fields of science, medicine, …

Creativity through the lens of a CEO and Author "Getting people to move toward something." Benjamin Brown is CEO of 360 Sales Consulting, a company specializing helping businesses and entrepreneurs excel in sales and dramatically increase their bottom line. Their proprietary sales system has come to be recognized as “game-changer” and is in demand …

Creativity through the lens of a Novelist "Writing has been my main creative outlet....Writing just stuck with me." Mel Torrefranca is a novelist from the San Francisco Bay Area, now residing in the jungly mountains of Northern Thailand. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passio…

Creativity through the lens of a film festival strategist "Creativity: Identifying patterns and trends." Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (aka Rebekah Film Dr) was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a Personal Assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and med…

Creativity through the lens of a teacher, professor, coach and business consultant "Creativity: Allowing yourself to find FLOW." Dr. Kevin Gazzara - CEO of Magna Leadership Solutions, Management & Leadership Expert, Executive Positive Intelligence Coach, Professor at 5 Universities, Speaker, & Author of The Leader of OZ. Kevin worked for 18 years a…

Creativity through the lens of a Spiritual Guide and Seeker "Creativity; It's being in touch with the universe. Being open to the universe." From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share t…

Creativity through the lens of a ceramic artist and Christian author "Creativity: Putting organization to something that wasn't there before." Morgan McCarver was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work is inspired by her female mentors of past and present, as well as her connection to Victorian corsetry through her scoliosis journ…

Creativity through the lens of an author and book coach "Creativity; it has to do with being inventive in ways that are so true to yourself." Amy L. Bernstein is a multi-genre author and former award-winning journalist. As a certified book coach and writing instructor, Amy brings a compassionate and insightful voice to the challenges and joys of th…

Creativity through the lens of the best selling author of the Role of Love and a Love Language Linguist "Creativity; you're just trying to solve a problem." Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find ou…

Creativity through the lens of a Best Selling Author, Business Owner and Father, "Creativity is striving for something more." My name is Uroš Lovišček, from Slovenia- Europe. I am a proud father of two boys and a business owner. My first business endeavour goes back to when I was about 5 years old, selling dirt door to door. At 15 I started to help…

Creativity through the lens of a theater artist and ADHD-informed Life Coach "Creativity, there is definitely that overlap with artistry but there is also component that is totally separate." Sarah DeGrave (she/her) is a theatre artist and ADHD-informed life coach, passionate about helping fellow creatives (especially women, queer, and neurodiverge…

Creativity through the lens of the Co-founder and Creator or Tweva "I didn't know if was creativity. It was just playing." Dave, the Co-Founder & Creator of tweva, the world's first social TV network for small businesses and influencers. A digital marketing guru, startup enthusiast, and tech expert, Dave is a man of many talents. Dave lives in Flor…

Creativity through the lens of an artist "Creating is just a human experience." Kevo is from Houston, Texas and holds an MFA degree. His art ranges from painting to theater production, highlighting racial dynamics and human experiences. He is the director of a non profit for arts, Kevo Arts Studios, and teaches at a college, with over 10 years of e…

Creativity through the lens of a Marketer and Podcaster "Creativity is Freedom.....Creativity is a way of being, a view of the world, being open minded." Abigail Gatling is an experienced marketer with a background in education, community engagement, design and PR. Through her business, Crisp Communications, she offers outsourced, bespoke and beaut…

Creativity through the lens of a US Army Veteran turned Life Coach "To get into FLOW state, getting lost in the moment." Derick Johnson is a US Army Veteran, Life Coach and Trainer that has helped over 500 clients and 50 companies go from just surviving to thriving through his coaching modalities and marketing efforts. Derick was awarded Soldier of…

Creativity through the lens of a violinist and violist and owner and operator of Education for Happiness "For me Creativity is about bringing order to the chaos." Violinist and violist Gabe Bolkosky has been praised for the way he "takes audiences into his confidence and includes them" and described as having "the serenity of a master without a hin…

Creativity through the lens of an author, speaker and entrepreneur "I see creativity as and expression of my true self." Kumar Vijayendra is an author and speaker, renowned for his expertise in Sustainable Operations Management. He uses his extensive knowledge and international experience to help small businesses realign their strategies around the…

Creativity through the lens of a visual storyteller and professional doodler "I almost fee like it's my religion. I feel like I wouldn't exist without it." Ashton Rodenhiser is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creat…

Creativity through the lens of Sally Gimon helping people save taxes with the Spend Thrift Trust "I'm Tenacious" Sally was motivated to become a real estate investor when her mom became sick in October 2018. Sally was 53 and needed to make a change in her life quickly. She has been an insurance agent for 20 years and has used her experience to make…

Creativity through the lens of an illustrator, author, caricature artist and teacher "Creativity is something that belongs to everyone." Wendy Fedan is a full-time freelance illustrator/designer, living in Amherst, Ohio. She graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art where she also teaches Continuing Education courses for teens and adults. Wendy…

Sustaining Creativity Podcast 2023 Wrap-Up I'm wrapping up the 2023 year in this solo podcast episode. I have had the honor to chat with so many amazing individuals about creativity from around the world. So many wonderful stories and creativity experiences to wrap-up. I learned a lot about creativity and myself this year. Creativity has gotten me …

Creativity through the lens of a passionate coach "Creativity means to truly be alive and not just simply exist." With over two decades of diverse industry experience, Ines continues to pursue her passion for leading and influencing positive change in others. As a passionate Life, Leadership, and Creative Breakthrough Coach, she wholeheartedly beli…

Creativity through the lens of the Co-Founder of PNWBushCraft "Creativity to me is, being able to use my imagination to look at something from a different angle." Heather Saulsbury is a motivated and intelligent entrepreneur who thrives on combining her passion for the outdoors with her artistic talents. As the co-founder of PNWBUSHCRAFT, she craft…

Creativity through the lens of a coach and author "We breathe creativity, that's all life is about. We are in a constant state of creation." Success isn't always what it seems from the outside. I speak from experience; I found success at a very young age. I was living in one of the most beautiful places on earth and from the outside everything look…

Creativity through the lens of an entrepreneur, business owner and speaker "I love people being connected, I was always left out in childhood, as I grew older I made it my purpose to make others feel connected and included." Braith Bamkin is an accomplished keynote speaker, astute business owner, and certified marketing professional, known for his …

Creativity through the lens of a podcast host, and founder of Stop & Stare Media "A lot of my creativity comes from my curiosity. I'm always open to new ideas." Serial entrepreneur, realtor, investor, podcast host, and social media expert, John Mendez, is deeply passionate about helping other like-minded individuals achieve a life of abundance. Thr…

Creativity through the lens of an artist, fashion designer, writer and activist "Creativity, it means to just express myself. I use it as a coping mechanism." After barley escaping a domestic violence situation that left her with a traumatic brain injury, she ended up in federal prison for a non violent drug charge. 5 years ago she was painting mur…

Creativity through the lens of a writer and founder of Good Jelly "I'm always synthesizing and finding patterns and looking to find connections between what others might not see any connections at all, like process and creativity." Christine Carron is a writer and productivity expert. Her deep knowledge of process, psychology, and technology couple…

Creativity through the lens of an illustrator, author and entrepreneur "Creativity is all about creating something new or different or a unique view." William Warren is an illustrator, author, and entrepreneur who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas and tell stories. He is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, a Visual …

Creativity through the lens of an artist and photographer "Until I discovered photography I didn't really tap into that creative part of me." Michael Sidofsky is a professional photographer, specializing in elevated travel photography. Being an avid traveler and photographer, his goal is to capture the essence of a destination through advanced tech…

Creativity through the lens of a fine art printmaker. "Taking in all this visual information opening yourself up to the world around you." Clare Morgan, a talented Fine Artist based in the UK who specializes in the intricate art of linocut printmaking. Her stunning pieces are a fusion of portraiture and nature-inspired art nouveau motifs, all infus…

Creativity through the lens of a photographer and author "I'm always looking for interesting things, people or places to photograph. Any picture you can create emotion from is priceless." In the 1960s Peter Dazeley, known as Dazeley, started his working life as a photographer at a studio in Fleet Street, London. He was educated at Holland Park Scho…

Creativity through the lens of an aircraft mechanic and Capoeira instructor, "Creativity is about the imagination you have whether it's a problem you're solving or creating something extraordinary." Oscar Cuadra has trained Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, for over 20 years throughout Brazil and currently at United Capoeira Association Colorado i…

Creativity through the lens of a comix maker and graphic novelist, "Creativity is so much more than art. Being able to express that constant bubbling spirit within you." Jennifer Hayden is a comix maker and graphic novelist based in New Jersey. She is the creator of The Story of My Tits, a graphic memoir about her life and her experience with breas…

Creativity through the lens of the Co-Creator of The Paradox Process, psychotherapist and musician "There's a place in you, kind of a knowing, kind of a flow, when you lock into that place, you take off and I've learned to trust that aspect of me." Thomas M. Jones is a psychotherapist, author, musician, and founder of an innovative technique, The P…

Creativity through the lens of a musician, creative coach, author and podcaster, "Creativity to me is very human. It's not who I am, it's how I express who I am." As a musician, creative coach, author and podcaster, I strive to help creatives in all walks of life to harness the essential tools to impact the world while living in harmony, abundance …

Creativity through the lens of an author and life coach "Creativity is that which needs to express through an individual person. The uniqueness that can be made by the unique person." Kate Heartsong is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and Reiki Master/Teacher. The deep wisdom Kate shares comes from her unique gift of receiving profound and u…