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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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In this podcast, Lina Adams explores some burning questions about the creative process with friends across different artistic disciplines, unpacking what it's like being a full-time artist in the modern world. Among many topics - Lina and co. navigate the challenges of social media and originality, managing mental health, and what it means to "suffer for your art".
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Leo Rising is a conversational exploration of tarot, personal/spiritual growth, and identity formation. It's less of a "how-to" and more of a "come along on the journey with me." I process stories from my life, both from the past and from the current moments that I'm moving through, to give listeners things to think about in their own journey. It is hosted by Jenna Fox, an educator, writer, tarot reader, Reiki master, and queer mystical mama. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify. ...
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In Episode Seven, I chat with upcoming BBC-Introducing band Year of the Dog about their highlights from 2023, the writing process behind their latest single ‘Tigers in the Living Room’, and what to expect from their upcoming album! Year of the Dog are a six-piece brasshouse soul band from Bristol and Cardiff. The group formed at the Royal Welsh Col…
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In Episode Six, I chat to singer-songwriter Ellie Dixon about what she has learnt in the last few years since her career has skyrocketed, and the challenges of having your actual name as the face of your brand. Ellie also opens up about mental health struggles and provides some self-help strategies she has found useful. We also delve into Ellie's e…
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In Episode Five, I chat to singer-songwriter Jasmine Thakral about all things writing, balancing studying a Computer Science Master's course with making new music, and where she gets her inspiration. We touch on what it was like to work with Fickle Friends on the catchy tune Vampire, and delve into the poeticism of Taylor Swift’s writing. Jasmine T…
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Hello! I’m Lina Adams, and welcome to the fourth episode of Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists. In this episode, I chat to North London-based professional drummer, musical director and mentor Maxie Cheer, about touring with Bimini and Kate Nash, the new EP from Just Kids, and being a Roland Artist. We also nerd out on drum gear a…
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This is part 2 of Lina's interview with children’s author Annabelle Sami. Annabelle Sami is a children’s author, who is passionate about introducing young people to characters they can relate to, by exploring a diverse range of narratives in middle-grade fiction. Annabelle is the author of two series: the first being the charming detective series A…
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This is part 1 of Lina's interview with children’s author Annabelle Sami. Annabelle Sami is a children’s author, who is passionate about introducing young people to characters they can relate to, by exploring a diverse range of narratives in middle-grade fiction. Annabelle is the author of two series: the first being the charming detective series A…
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This is part 2 of Lina's interview with South London-based singer-songwriter Claudia Kate. Claudia is an indie pop artist whose DIY sound is imbued with elements of spoken word, reminiscent of Baby Queen as well as Brit-nominated artist Self Esteem. Claudia artfully sets her sincere lyrics, underpinned with existential and political angst, to upbea…
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This is part 1 of Lina's interview with South London-based singer-songwriter Claudia Kate. Claudia is an indie pop artist whose DIY sound is imbued with elements of spoken word, reminiscent of Baby Queen as well as Brit-nominated artist Self Esteem. Claudia artfully sets her sincere lyrics, underpinned with existential and political angst, to upbea…
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Hello, I'm Lina Adams, and this is the very first episode of Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists! In this episode, I chat to young Irish talent Conor Kinsella about his experiences of studying music at undergrad and how this has impacted his passion for music. We also talk about everything from cleaning your room, to optimistic ni…
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Hi, my name's Lina Adams, and this is a brief introduction to Creative License: Inside the Worlds of Rising Artists! I started this podcast because I wanted to chat to artists about their experiences of navigating the creative sector during a very challenging time. In a period of financial and mental turmoil, brought on by the pandemic as well as B…
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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 …
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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-wo…
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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.com For more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.com Or buy his book, Creative Zing! here or wher…
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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.com Learn more here OkCello Listen or download here Music, or any service you enjoy music. Produced by Matchstic: www.matc…
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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…
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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@thecreativer…
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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 …
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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.com Hosted by Blake …
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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.com For more on Sam Harrison visit: www.zingzone.com Or buy his book, Crea…
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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! Ema…
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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 i…
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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…
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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 S…
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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…
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How 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 n…
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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.c…
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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 a…
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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 Matc…
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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 communi…
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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.compan…
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What are you doing here? It’s a big, scary question to discuss with visual artist and proud Atlanta native Shanequa Gay. As a painter, poet, storyteller, and justice advocate, she has worked through the intimidating process to discover her true purpose. Believing the journey is well worth taking, she shares her story and perspective on how to relen…
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If the work from home walls are closing in, this episode will give you room to breathe. Host Blake Howard sits down with entrepreneur and developer Steve Nygren to unpack how our physical spaces have the potential to impact and inspire. From a famed Atlanta restaurant to an entire community built with intention, Nygren’s creations put a premium on …
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Anyone else getting stir crazy with the Covid-19 pandemic knocking on the global door? Yeah, us too. In this episode, host Blake Howard talks remotely with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, a functional neurologist and brain expert, on how to best cope with our changing world and still do creative work. For more on Dr. Liubbe visit: www.thriveneuro.com Special tha…
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Andy Mineo is a certified gold hip hop artist and producer known for sold-out shows and honest lyrics. His story didn't start with a half million followers on Spotify. It started with humble beginnings and a relentless drive to master his craft. For more on Andy Mineo visit: www.andymineo.com Special thanks to Matchstic: www.matchstic.com Hosted an…
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A story has the power to change everything. It gives us understanding and perspective. Whether trying to put out fires or stay inspired, a deeper understanding of another’s perspective is the secret to sustaining a fulfilling creative career. This season on The Creative Rising we dive deeper into the cultural, social, and physical environments surr…
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Been thinking about teachers, and how I used to practice Bikram Yoga, which now has a Netflix documentary. It's gotten me thinking about all the teachers and teachings I've believed or been influenced by in my life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leorisingpodcast/support…
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For a season 2 bonus, we are flipping the script and reposting a conversation from the Accidental Creative podcast with Todd Henry and our host, Blake Howard, as his guest. This is a chance to hear more about Blake's perspective on building brands, trends, life chaos and attempting to manage it all. For more on the Todd Henry's Herding Tigers creat…
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How do you keep going and push yourself after years of creating on the job? We talk with contemporary street artist Greg Mike. Although he calls Atlanta home, Greg has painted hundreds of murals around the world — from the Swiss Alps to Venice Beach — and has built a strong following in the process. After years of hustling, grinding and creating, w…
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How does the design community’s lack of diversity limit our collective creativity? How does privilege play into who gets hired? We go deep in the latest episode of The Creative Rising, unpacking diversity in design with writer, scholar and social entrepreneur Bethaney Bree Wilkinson, leader of The Diversity Gap project and director of programming a…
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“Vibe,” “values,” “vision” — call it what you will, but culture is an important component at any company. It's also a vague catchall term than can be confusing. Speaking with Gene Lee, Mailchimp’s SVP of Customer Experience and Design, we explore what culture means and how it filters into every aspect of the creative process. For more on Gene Lee v…
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Which is better, having a “dream job” or chasing your dream? For many creatives, that’s the eternal question. In this episode of The Creative Rising, we talk with David Tann, former creative director of the Atlanta Hawks, who took a leap to strike out on his own, despite having a coveted creative role. For more on David Tann visit: www.tantrumagenc…
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We continue our two-part series on the battle of beliefs. This time we are talking with artist and activist Fabian Williams, aka Occasional Superstar, about his experience in the ad world, how he became a full-time artist, and his work to promote justice which led him to take on the NFL. For more on Fabian Williams visit: www.occasionalsuperstar.co…
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What do you do when asked to help a client that you don't believe in or, worse yet, fundamentally disagree with? You can certainly take the money and run (those bills aren't going to pay themselves) or stand firm on your moral high ground. Saying no is easier said than done and in this episode, host Blake Howard talks courage and convictions with J…
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In any career, becoming a leader is often seen as the next step, but going from maker to manager in the creative field can be a tricky transition. In this episode, Blake Howard interviews author and thought leader Todd Henry, whose recent book “Herding Tigers” investigates what it means to be the advocate creatives want and the leader they need. Fr…
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Mae is an intuitive channel providing lovely chakra energy readings with a goal to leave people feeling empowered. https://www.journeys-inspired.com/offerings @journeysinspired --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leorisingpodcast/support
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There's a high risk of tension when one creative critiques the work of another. Fortunately, it's possible for feedback to make us better instead of bitter. In this episode we hear from Armin Vit, leading design critic and co-founder of Brand New. He shares his experiences with diversifying an industry niche, pushing back against comment culture an…
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How do you keep evolving a recognizable style that's in high demand? In this episode we sit down with designer Brian Steely, whose monoline work has distinguished clients ranging from Nike to the national parks. We discuss what it means to set boundaries, battle impostor syndrome, and refresh your craft while embracing your distinctive voice. For m…
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Wether small set backs or devastating defeats, we all experience loss of some kind. In this episode, painter Dr. Fahamu Pecou, talks about what to do when life falls apart and you desperately need to restart. He knows loss all to well. In 2018, Fahamu experienced a crushing fire at his studio, losing years of work, supplies, and irreplaceable relic…
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This season on The Creative Rising, we’re going to probe the boundaries of breakthrough and learn what’s required to make it to the other side of adversity. We’ll learn from some incredible creative leaders, who’ll share their insight on specific topics like bouncing back after losing it all, finding your voice, making scary career leaps, and fight…
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Season 2 wraps up with a lovely conversation with Karl of Pinewood Tarot! Karl and I are both tarot readers and professionals in higher education, so this was such a lovely conversation to have! Connect with Karl on Instagram: @pinewoodtarot --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leorisingpodcast/support…
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