Creative Warriors

We all know something about creativity, and yet much of the universal beliefs surrounding creativity may, in fact, be myths.  Today, our guest is debunking some common held beliefs that will surprise you! We’re exposing The Myths of Creativity with David Burkus. David focuses on filling the gap between what science knows and what we most often do. He has made it his purpose to facilitate the transfer of good ideas about leadership, innovation, and strategy. David also writes regularly for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, 99U and PsychologyToday. David has delivered keynote speeches at Microsoft, SXSW and TEDx and is an associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. He's also the host of Leader Lab, a podcast that shares insights on his passions: leadership, innovation, and strategy.

Whether you refer to it as an avatar, perfect client or buyer persona, the message is clear. If you want to connect fully with your clients, you must clearly understand how they think, act, react and feel. In today’s episode, we’re peeling back the rationale for building a buyer persona. Nick Kullin is a fearless young entrepreneur who always believed that inside of every successful self-made person is a poor kid who followed his dream. Nick took a somewhat unconventional path in life and started his entrepreneurial journey at an early age. His goals for the "best life" and control over his destiny lead him away from a traditional college-bound path and instead into building a successful marketing agency. While building his business, Nick realized that the companies who needed his help the most to grow, couldn’t afford the retainers or long-term commitments. Armed with passion, an acknowledged need, and a specific ability, he Founded Second Flight Academy; a premier 8-week 1-on-1 growth hacking, and marketing

One of the challenges of being a creative warrior, a creative person in business, is we are often called upon to be creative on-demand for those we serve. Today we’re discussing how to cultivate our creativity and the creative process so that your best work is always available to you on-demand. Michael J. Gelb is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Michael is the author of 14 books on creativity and innovation including the international best seller How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day. Michael is the recipient of the Brain Trust Charity’s “Brain of the Year” 1999 award; other honorees include Prof. Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates. A former professional juggler who once performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, he introduced the idea of teaching juggling as a means to promote accelerated learning a

As an entrepreneur, small business owner, creative warrior, or even a parent, do you consider that you are, a leader? Today we’re discussing leadership in the only way that makes sense for a Creative Warrior: Heart-Centered. Susan Steinbrecher is a business consultant and coauthor of Heart-Centered Leadership: Lead Well, Live Well. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, KENSHO: A Modern Awakening. As the CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates she serves as an executive coach, licensed mediator, professional speaker, and leadership advisor. Susan is an Inc.com columnist, Entrepreneur.com contributor, and Huffington Post blogger. Her work has been featured on MSNBC’s Your Business, The New York Times, Fortune Small Business, BusinessInsider.com, CNBC.com, and CNNMoney.com.

Have you ever wanted to be apart of a rare chat with a masterful creative thinker who has spent a lifetime helping others dare to live their dreams? That day has arrived! We have with us the amazing and legendary Julia Cameron. Julia is most known for her groundbreaking work, The Artist Way, but as you'll uncover her legacy is far reaching. Julia is the author of more than 40 books that have sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and is most certainly considered the Grand Dame of creative development. She has been an active artist for more than four decades, as well as a playwright, songwriter, and poet with multiple credits in theater, film, and television on top of being a creative process novelist. Today we as discussing Julia’s most recent book; It’s Never Too Late To Begin Again. Second chances are something we create, and in mid-life, as in anytime we are making a major transition there are always constructive inspirational ways to redefine and re-create your life.

Today's guest struggled to find his distinct voice and passion. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary invests his time helping others achieve their true potential. He is the founder of Redeem the Day, which serves the business community, and Igniting Souls, which serves the non-profit community. Kary Oberbrunner left his day job to pursue his dream job - Igniting Souls. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they are here, and where they should invest their time and energy. He is the author of 6 books, and we dive deep into his latest book, Day Job to Dream Job. So if you have you been thinking about leaving your day job to build the life and job of your dreams you've landed in the right place. Kary will not only inspire you to pursue your dream job but also offers a step by step process to turn your passion and knowledge into a full-time gig. To live a life of freed

We all know the creative process is, well just that, a process. It takes presence, principles, and practice to create a rewarding process. Our guest today is sharing her insights on the creative process and discusses her soon to be release series, Go Creative! Orna Ross is a London based Irish writer of novels, poems and the founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors. The Bookseller named her one of the 100 most influential people in publishing! Formerly a features journalist and lecturer in Creative and Imaginative Practice at University College Dublin she currently spends time in a place very close to her heart, creating and supporting others in their creative process. It's a rare opportunity for a creator to share their processes, inner thoughts, and suggestions for being in an optimum state to create, and a blessing. We are thrilled Orna spent the time to discuss her work and share a poem, which was like seeing light through the trees at sunrise.

Take back your power, embrace change, face your fears, and train your brain for happiness and success are some of the big promises that will come from listening in on today's chat, the 13 things mentally strong people DON'T do. We are unwrapping how to develop your mental strength. Amy Morin is an LCSW and psychotherapist who serves as About.com’s Parenting Teens Expert and Child Discipline Expert. Her bestselling book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do; began as a personal letter to herself during a time when she truly needed to stay strong.  Her expertise in mental strength has attracted international attention and featured in numerous magazines, television appearances and a variety of radio shows. Amy is a sought after speaker who shares the latest research on resilience and the best strategies for overcoming adversity to building mental muscle.

Are you excited about the times we are living in? Do you believe that NOW is the best time in history to be an entrepreneur? Are you looking for real info to encourage you to go on or make a change and do what you love? Today we dig into exactly why never before in history has an individual staring at his world had a better ability to create what's in your imagination. Why the only thing standing in the way of what we want is usually ourselves, not tools, education or access to markets and customers. Taylor Pearson is an entrepreneur and author of The End of Jobs. Inc.com rated The End of Jobs as one of the Top Three ‘Start Your Own Business’ Books of 2015 and a Top 25 Business Book of 2015. A former Brazilian Super Bowl champion, who has lived in Argentina, Brazil, Vietnam, Thailand and now NYC is doing what we all love here at Creative Warriors, turning the world upside down with facts and empowering others with action!

Often we live our lives as if the script was written for us. Following the plot, surrounded by some characters we like, some we don't, living as if the script is complete and our responsibility is just to take our role. Imagine if you were making a movie of your life. Choosing the cast, creating the story, developing the arc and the dramatic ending. Would the story you are living right now be different from the movie version? Zephan Moses Blaxberg acknowledged that there was more to life than settling for the script he was living. He took a two-month hiatus from life as he knew it to couch-surf and travel-hack his way around the country. This was after a lot of angst over leaving his successful video production company that had landed him opportunities in the White House and on set for a Netflix Original Series. The break ultimately cost him little and gave him everything. Zephan was motivated to write a book, publish a podcast, the Year Of Purpose and start public speaking. Most importantly the decision he

We are honored to share the time we spent with the global legend of self-development, Bob Proctor. Listen in while he shares the insights, inspiration, ideas, and strategies that have ignited career transformations, personal epiphanies, inner awakenings, and the creation of million-dollar fortunes the world over.  Bob Proctor was already a legendary figure in personal development long before his appearance in the hit film, The Secret. A prominent businessperson and one of the most respected speakers on self-empowerment and prosperity in the world, Bob Proctor’s name is, for many, synonymous with success. He is the heir apparent to the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, and the famed “Dean of Personal Development” Earl Nightingale. Through his work with the Proctor Gallagher Institute, he has transformed countless lives and businesses with his message of prosperity. But, so far, only a limited number of people have been able to gain access to his lessons and guidance via his popular Matrixx workshops. H

There is so much to learn about how to live peacefully with yourself, give the world the best of who you are, and at the same time build a successful business. Over the years, I have heard creative warriors describe themselves in all sorts of ways—different, an outsider, misfit, even quirky. Sometimes it’s said with pride, most times it is not. Today we have someone here who owns her unique quirkiness better than most. Christina Salerno is the founder of Living Quirky and helps people harness their innate superpowers. Combining her experiences as a professional rockstar with an insatiable curiosity about psychology in the real world sense, she pairs science with the mysticism of the heart. Helping others to carve their own path to fulfillment in all areas by honoring who they are, not who everyone else thinks they should be. You'll find today's conversation more about the philosophy of owning your quirk by embracing the core of who you are and being creative with your business. This is a fun, eye-opening conv

Have you ever noticed how some people, maybe even you, talk about how busy we are as if it's a badge of honor? Instead of bragging about how much time off we have, how much we’re enjoying our lives, we often default to proudly proclaiming how busy and even overwhelmed we are. We're digging into exactly why using busyness as a form of measurement for success, joy or happiness is fundamentally flawed! Always on-purpose and always with intent, our guest Bryan Caporicci creates things - images, education, articles, podcasts, and software. Bryan is an award-winning wedding and portrait photographer based in Canada. He is the founder of Sprouting Photographer, an educational platform dedicated to "how-to" education and CEO/Founder of Sprout Studio, the photography industry's first all-in-one system, a Studio Management Software with Online Galleries, Album Proofing and the new Sales Galleries. Bryan is a self-proclaimed nerd-at-heart, forever optimizing things and looking for ways to effectively accomplish goals wh

Personal development and spirituality are undeniably a part of being an entrepreneur. When you're in business as a Creative Warrior and offering the world your talent, putting yourself and your emotions on the line every day, it becomes clear that you must do both inner and outer work to find your joy. Today we have someone here to discuss navigating through the process of inner and outer work. John Murphy is the founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in creating lean, high-performance work environments. As a business consultant, John has trained thousands of people from over 50 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, project leaders, military leaders, managers, and black belts. John is a critically-acclaimed authority on peak performance, transformational leadership, and healthy mind-body-spirit. John has appeared on over 400 radio and television stations, and his work has been featured in over 40 newspapers nationwide. He has contributed to numerous publications an

We’re always in transition, right? Sometimes it’s obvious like a career change. Sometimes it’s more subtle as we grow, change and mature. Today we have someone who has helped many artists and creatives transition from hobby to business and also transitioned her life and work. Jo-Ná A. Williams, Esq. Founded J.A. Williams Law P.C. – The Artist Empowerment Firm in 2011 to provide artists and entrepreneurs with ways to successfully navigate their careers and give assistance with business, entertainment and intellectual property matters. She went on to found Artist Empowerment Group in 2013 to advise artists on business, branding and marketing. Some of her clients have written best-selling books, reached the Billboard Top 100, and been nominated for Grammys. She’s been featured on Marie TV, The Vocalist Magazine, Women In Music, ReverbNation, CDBaby and The New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal.

You know the old phrase "It's not what you know. It's who you know?" Never has that been truer than today in the world of social media and online presence. Today we're talking about being a person of influence and how your social currency is a business strategy. “Before Timeline and tweets, before a blog was called a blog before anyone even knew what a web browser was, Tara Hunt was there. Often labeled a pioneer of online and social marketing, the Canadian has been an observer of the realm's development and a force in influencing it.” ~ says Entrepreneur Magazine. Tara Hunt is a digital marketing "native" with over 16 years of experience, the author of one of the first books on how the social web is changing business called The Whuffie Factor, a prolific public speaker, that has created and executed proven digital and social strategies across multiple industries and platforms. Tara stopped by to share her insights on how Creative Warriors can increase their social currency and influence.

Today we're getting our hustle on with a guy who has little time for sleep.  Let's face it, success is hard work and sometimes the best thing we can do is be honest about that. Too many people in the get rich quick online marketing world make it all look easy. Success is hard work and losing some sleep may not be such a bad thing, especially the kind some people do when their eyes are open! In 2010, David Shands left his waiter's job at the Cheesecake Factory and founded the lifestyle brand Sleep is 4 Suckers which is devoted to entrepreneurship and motivating individuals to make the most out of every 24 hours. Specializing in branding and professional development, he has grown a massive audience across all social media channels. David utilizes his platform as a speaker and mindset tailor to inspire wealth-building principles and motivate growth. Since its inception, the Si4S brand has expanded beyond apparel and accessories to become a vehicle for inspiring the grind that is necessary for success and longev

At the end of the day, being happy and successful is about owning who you are and making it work for you. Today we're speaking with the superhero of nerds, RebelOne, to learn about how to level up your life and bring out the superhero in you. Many people believe that Steve Kamb was created in a laboratory in the 1940s as part of a top-secret government program to fight the Nazis. Those people are wrong; that was Steve Rogers, and he became Captain America. But close enough. Steve Kamb is the founder of NerdFitness, a worldwide fitness community and the author of the recently released book, Level Up Your Life. While running his company from a laptop, Steve has adventured all over the world, explored the ruins of Machu Picchu, dived with sharks on the Great Barrier Reef, and lived like James Bond in Monte Carlo. He has guest lectured at Google, Google Dublin, Facebook, TEDxEmory, and regularly speaks at Vanderbilt University. Steve recently moved to New York City to continue his quest of becoming Captain Americ

When you're doing amazing things in the world as a Creative Warrior, it's imperative you take care of yourself. There's a good chance that without you, you wouldn't have a business. So today we're changing it up a bit and talking about your health and well-being. Angela Martindale is the creator of the Ultimate Transformation Lifestyle Series, Founder of Meals That Transform, creator of Chi Yoga Flow and a nutrition and fitness expert for celebrities including Tom Cruise, Katie Couric, Jimmy Buffet, Tom Hanks and Annette Benning to name a few. Angela is a contributor to various fitness, nutrition and lifestyle publications as well as an inspirational speaker and mentor in lifestyle management and wellness, turning her personal trauma into strong messages of hope and empowerment. Did we mention the food? We speak from personal experience at Creative Warriors when we say Angela's OM Vanilla Cranberry Power Butter and OM Power Bars are the best we've had!

Being a small business owner is double the work. We have to develop as an individual and business while gaining a clear understanding of what our customers value. Joined by a behavioral researcher and strategist Dan Gregory, we dig into how to get out of our way to gain an understanding of how to inspire people to go from a prospect to customer. Dan is an author, educator and social commentator. He is the President and CEO of The Impossible Institute™, a think-tank founded to make what’s not… possible! His specialization is the why and how of human behavior and thinking – our drives, our motives, the things that motivate us to buy in. Leading one of Australia most prolific strategic and creative teams, Dan has helped develop new product lines for Coca-Cola and Unilever, invented new media formats for News Corp and launched campaigns for companies as varied as the United Nations, Vodafone, and MTV. His mission is to turn Impossible Thinking™ into an epidemic.