Inspirational Creatives Podcast

In this short action episode we explore how embracing our vulnerability supports us towards reaching our creative goals. How? It’s about living with uncertainty and detaching from outcomes. Offering a fresh perspective on uncertainty, British painter and theatre director, John Link, shares his wisdom, in this short podcast, by describing how his painting and his work with actors has allowed him to learn more about himself and our vulnerability as creative beings. Hear how our most powerful weapon can be our ability to embrace our vulnerability. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

In this second chat, artist, John Link, describes how vulnerability and a sense of play both motivate and inspire his creative work. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares how John’s recent ill health and confronting mortality has changed his outlook to life and his relationship to his painting. We begin by talking about the John’s painting and the stories behind John’s paintings. And how, in some sense, we’re all like Shakespearian characters. www.johnlink.co.uk https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/ www.johnlink.co.uk

Our own creative process can reveal to each of us something unique, which we didn’t know already about human nature. When we get stuck with our creativity, often it’s because we’ve stopped asking questions. Questions from a place of curiosity - questions that ultimately lead to a story. Almost all art tells a story. In this short action episode, painter and theatre director, John Link, describes the similarities and differences between these creative disciplines, for him. Hear how your own creative process can lead towards a new story; One that could not only inspire others, yet teach you more about you, and human nature. Items mentioned in this episode (quick access): [00:42] Introducing this short action episode. [02:08] John Link reflecting upon his creative process. [02:43] Confronting a space. Asking questions. [03:33] How filling a space creates a story. [05:15] What creativity can teach you about human nature. [06:18] Summarising this short action episode. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

How do you navigate a career following your dreams? In this second interview of the "Bringing it Home" series on Inspirational Creatives, artist, John Link, describes the relationship he has with his painting and background as a theatre director. Recorded in the heart of Norwich, England, in his studio, John shares his creative process and what his painting endeavours mean to him: How his painting both challenges and rewards him. It seems there are deep similarities and a deep relationship between acting, director and painting, for John. Hear how he chose to follow a childhood dream of acting, And how he has navigated his creative career ever since. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast www.johnlink.co.uk

Great leaders are relied upon to make great decisions. But what’s needed to make a great decision? Of course, there are many ways to approach decision making. How you reach a decision will depend upon your aims and the criteria you apply. Yet, important decisions are different to urgent, critical, decisions that need to be made. And when it comes to making good, often complex, and important decisions, there’s an effective approach that many great leaders use to make great decisions that’s rarely shared. In this short action episode, Professor John Last, from the Norwich University of the Arts, reveals a powerful approach to making great decisions. His insights may surprise you! https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/276-making-important-decisions

What does it take to remain at the cutting edge of education in the creative arts and design? In 2017, Professor John Last was appointed an OBE in the 2017 Queen’s birthday honours list for his services to education. Today Professor Last is the vice-chairman at the Norwich University of Arts and the chair for the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership Digital Creatives group. In this interview, Professor John Last reveals what it takes to create a positive and safe environment for those wishing to carve a creative life and career utilising one's creativity at the very core. You’ll hear what his own career and experiences have taught him. And how smaller universities can offer a thriving creative community for creatives and artists alike. The interview is the first of a short series,  of the Bringing it Home season on Inspirational Creatives, and recorded in the heart of Norwich at Future Radio studios. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/275-professor-john-last

If you want to create a life and living around the work you love, You probably won’t want to create yourself another job… Instead, you’ll want to learn how to create a business that works for you. So grab a notebook and pen and get ready to take note of these hot tips from, small business owner and marketing guru, Alison Boyle. In episode 273, Alison shared her best tips towards creating a business that works for you. A business that allows you to do your best work without the stress of the numbers and everyday tasks and processes. Hear how to take control of your business; before it takes control of you. And learn some of the most fundamental principles, from this entire series, that could help you to create a business around the work that you love to do. https://www.lamarketing.co.uk https://www.alisonjboyle.co.uk

What is the true reality of working for yourself? Alison can tell you. Digital marketing expert, Alison Boyle, began her own business journey juggling children with uncertainty during the launch of her first business. She understands what’s at stake and what’s involved, when starting up under your own steam, pursuing a passion with purpose. In this conversation, hear how Alison managed both life and a new business and what she had to let go of as part of her own evolution growing LA Marketing. Hear about the traps many new business founders fall into. And why starting out ‘organically’ can often be a great place to start and how ‘shiny object’ tactics will distract you. You’ll also learn how to start succeeding with digital marketing today as Alison offers some core guiding principles to follow. Listen to how you can make a business doing what you love, which people will want to buy from; one that is based upon a clear offer. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/273-alison-boyle  

If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, you’ll be interested in this short action episode (< 8 minutes.) One of the most frequently asked questions, amongst creatives, looking to market their output, products or services, is: “Is now a good time to be starting a podcast?” In this short action episode, Rebel Base Media CEO, founder, and podcaster, Mark Asquith, offers his own ideas, tips and insights as to how we can begin to answer this question. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com

Mark Asquith is the CEO and founder of Rebel Base Media and Podcast Websites. (He’s also a massive DC Comics fan.) More recently, with new products, podcasts and services well underway under the Captivate and Productivity brands, to name a couple, he is somebody who is making a difference to podcasting and globally. As a podcasting coach and mentor to hundreds, if not thousands, of content creators and small business owners, in this episode, hear how podcasting can help build confidence, trust and credibility. Hear how to overcome the challenges of starting and re-branding an existing podcast. And how a little a bit extra can take your podcast from average to very good… https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/271-mark-asquith

Stuck? We all get stuck at certain points in our creative lives and career. Often the bigger the game we play, the more likely we are to find ourselves frozen. Frozen with fear, distraction or procrastination. In this short action episode, featuring the wisdom of entrepreneur, coach and expert, Peter Sage, we unpack why we, as creatives, get stuck and what we can do to get going again on our biggest aims and projects. Hear how raising your self-awareness can help you to focus on the creative work that matters. And why we allow ourselves to become distracted by anything but the very work we were born to do. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

He bought his first Ferrari for cash at the age of 25. He’s spent six months in Pentonville, one of the UK’s toughest and most violent prisons. As an accomplished athlete, skydiver, diver, honorary black-belt, and as someone who claims to have climbed some of the world’s highest peaks, Peter Sage, is known for having created 20 businesses in 15 different industries. He is a speaker, serial entrepreneur and best-selling author; In this revealing interview, Peter shares how he sets up his mind, and his life, for success. You’ll also hear about life after prison. And how to start setting yourself up to win - in your own life. Plus hear Peter’s views on today’s education system and why ‘time management’ is a big mistake. www.stressproofprofessional.com www.petersage.com www.inspirationalcreatives.com/269-peter-sage

You may not have heard of Casper Lee; He’s an internet and social media sensation. My 11 year-old nephew assures me he’s the real deal: Last year he won global social media superstar by global.com Currently he has a growing audience of 18 million combined followers across YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. And these aren’t just vanity metrics: this is an engaged following. So what’s the secret to his success? In this short action episode, his business partner and Influencer.com co-founder, Ben Jeffries, reveals what he believes is the secret to Casper Lee’s success. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/268-successful-content-creator

Ben Jeffries created his first business at the age of 15 and is now a CEO at the age of 22. Partnering up with YouTube sensation Casper Lee, as a co-founder, in 2017, Ben was labelled as one of the young entrepreneurs to watch by both Alphr and Startups.co.uk having created Influencer.com. Quoted as ‘The SOHO house of influencer platforms‘, you’ll hear why Ben’s team are partnering with large brands, such as Pretty Little Thing, to use male influencers to promote a female brands. Hear what makes an influencer, how Ben’s team match brands with influencers, And the challenges around influencer fraud… https://www.influencer.uk http://www.benwjeffries.com https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/267-ben-jeffries

What does success look like to you? The first step towards becoming successful is critical. And that’s all to do with your definition of success. In this short action episode, music and entertainment industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, reveals the first, most important, step towards realising your big ideas and dreams… Whatever success looks like for you... https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/266-first-step-to-becoming-successful

Visionary creative and music industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, believes that music has “the ability to change people.” With more than 25 years experience in the entertainment business, he is someone who is passionate about seeing musicians succeed. In this podcast episode, Bryan shares his 3 top tips for every musician. Having taught workshops and spoken on panels at key music industry events, including MIDEM and SXSW, today, he is someone who is avidly helping artists to create successful careers in music. Taking the complexity and jargon out of the industry Bryan has created the Music Business Toolbox which empowers musicians with the resources he has personally used to help others succeed. Also hear Bryan’s surprising answer as to why music has the ability to change people… https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/265-bryan-calhoun

What does it mean to give too much? What happens when we give too much? Overworked givers are kind, loving, people who often feel a sense of deep connection with others by generously over-giving. They often put others before themselves and can be found to sacrifice their own needs to support others. Do you recognise this type of person? When their own resources become depleted or exhausted their tendency is to give more. Joyful Living Project founder, Yasmin Nguyen shares, in this short action episode, how we can look out for such folks and how we can help them to make sure that their own needs are met too. Hear how to spot an overworked giver. https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/264-overworked-givers http://www.joyfullivingproject.com

Yasmin Nguyen is a survivor. In the seventies, his family survived the jungle and Vietnam eventually escaping to South Korea, France then America. When the lease on his apartment expired recently, film-maker Yasmin, chose to tour the country capturing moments of joy. Having left the business world 20 years ago to become an entrepreneur, Yasmin shares what it means to share your story without being judged. Hear how a moment of frustration and unexpected kindness shifted his trajectory. And what it means to give ourselves permission to live a more joyful life. Recorded live over a dinner table in Arizona. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/263-yasmin-nguyen http://www.joyfullivingproject.com

Ever had a bad day and lost track of achieving your creative dreams? As creatives we have to deal with the realities of life and living creatively, Which often means dealing with unexpected events and situations that throw out our plans and intentions. Most of us have high expectations of ourselves and with our work. And the bigger the gap between our expectations and reality – the trickier things get. In this short action episode, Tracking Wonder’s, Jeffrey Davis, reveals how he deals with his plans when they don’t go his way… http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/262-managing-expectations-vs-reality https://trackingwonder.com

Are you amplifying your best ideas? In a world facing social and cultural risks and challenges, and at a time of unprecedented change, Jeffrey Davis, believes we need to embrace collaboration. …and our sense of wonder. In this interview chat, the founder of Tracking Wonder reveals what he has learned about following the nature of our own creativity, curiosity and wonder; How we can live life more intentionally without sacrificing our big ideas for profit. To make a living from doing what, and serving those, we love. Hear how he adjusts to the realities of life to stay focused on what he believes is the work of our lives and dreams. And how living in the Hudson Valley and watching his daughters grow move and inspire him. http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/261-jeffrey-davis https://trackingwonder.com