Tim Myers Tim J. Myers does a bit of everything: he’s a writer, songwriter, storyteller, visual artist, and senior lecturer at Santa Clara University, where he teaches writing. We got together to talk about the nature of creativity, which Tim calls a “sacred mystery,” including everything from the way our childhood creativity is changed by… Continue reading The Transformative Power of Play with Tim Myers
Folks who consider themselves creative often have a REALLY hard time with structure, but it can be one of your best allies. I explain why in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Please leave a review, and in it, tell us about a time… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #74: Structure
Marc Kaye Marc Kaye calls himself a “restless creative”—a musician, writer, and comedian who loves to tell stories and make people laugh. He also, through his company, VitalConex, uses those skills to help develop the vital connections needed for focused, united teams and creative problem solving. Marc tells me how—and why—he took the leap into… Continue reading Comedy and Teamwork with Marc Kaye
Setting resolutions can be a recipe for disappointment—or, if you've set appropriate expectations, a recipe for success. I explain the difference in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Please leave a review, and in it, tell us about a time when you were grateful… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #73: Resolutions and Expectations
Gary Russell Gary Russell has done a bit of everything in media, from acting when he was young to writing fanzines to writing for Doctor Who Magazine to working for the BBC to co-founding Big Finish Productions, which produces a variety of audio dramas for various TV series including Doctor Who, The Prisoner, Dark Shadows,… Continue reading Professional Fandom with Gary Russell
It seems like the simplest, most obvious thing, but the fact is, we don't always listen. Changing that could change your life. I'll tell you more in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Please leave a review, and in it, tell us about a… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #72: Listen
Jesse Jackson Serial podcaster Jesse Jackson hosts shows on topics from Doctor Who to Babylon 5 to John Hiatt to Bruce Springsteen. I met Jesse when I appeared on his show, Set Lusting Bruce, where instead of Springsteen, I talked about my deep affection for the Norwegian band a-Ha. I wanted to hear about Jesse’s… Continue reading Why You Should Start a Podcast with Jesse Jackson
Nothing in life is actually straightforward, including your creative process. I explain in this super-short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Please leave a review, and in it, tell us about a time when you were grateful for a detour. Join my free creative community, The… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #71: No Straight Lines
Comparison and self-improvement are great ways to reject yourself. I explain why—and what to do instead—in this short episode. Read the post from Dr. Kelly Flanagan that inspired this pep talk. My previous pep talk on comparison and self-rejection. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Please leave… Continue reading Creative Pep Talk #70: Don’t Reject Yourself
Scott Homan and Ryan Sutter What’s it like to doubt the beliefs of the strict religious community you grew up with? What’s it like to leave? Where do you find the courage and strength to make that choice, and to adapt to your new life? Director Scott Homan and writer and musician Ryan Sutter have… Continue reading Witness Underground with Scott Homan and Ryan Sutter