Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of a screen writer, Emmy nominated producer and podcaster

"Creativity is just creating something that wasn't there."

Adam “Tex” Davis graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in 1993. A scant three years later he'd achieved great success -- as the night manager of Shaun’s Bagels in Manhattan. But soon after, "Tex" sold his first screenplay, Sunbur...

Sustaining Creativity Podcast 2024 Wrap-Up

I'm wrapping up the 2024 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 how other's view creativity and even more about my own creative experience. Not only has creativity been a gift to ...

Creativity through the lens of a performer, school advocate and mother,

"The depth of creativity is accumulative" 

Ann is a lifelong performing artist with an illustrious career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, and major venues across the country. Having worked with top producers and directors, Ann's onstage presence is matched only by her offstage passions. 
Beyond the spotlight, Ann indulges i...

Creativity through the lens of a professional executive coach and mentor

"Creativity is a difficult word to define. It's more about what are you actually trying to achieve." 

David Roche is a professional coach and mentor working with a select few first-time CEOs across several sectors through his company Grey Area Coaching. He is also non-exec Chair of London Book Fair and Chair of the writing agen...

Creativity through the lens of a lifestyle travel photographer and filmmaker 

"Taking an idea, capturing you idea and sharing it."

Bryce Way is lifestyle travel Photographer & Filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. He'll travel anywhere to get the job done. Storytelling is a key element in his personal and professional work and will do whatever it takes to get the shot and create moments tha...

Creativity through the lens of the owner and founder of 1106 Design

"More than anything else creativity is a blessing"

Michele DeFilippo has more than 50 years of experience in book publishing.
Her company, 1106 Design, makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money every time they sell a copy.
Michele is on a mission to help authors ask the rig...

Creativity through the lens of a recording artist, actress, producer and entrepreneur

"Being creative is what's life's about!"

Keldamuzik, also known as "Diva," is an American recording artist, actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Known for her dynamic presence in the entertainment industry, Keldamuzik has made a significant impact through her music, captivating performances, and inn...

Creativity through the lens of a certified life coach, professional horseman and author

"Creativity is what drives us. Creating our contribution to the world." 

Shane Jacob is the founder of The Horsemanship Journey and developer of Stable Living Coaching. The Stable Living Coaching Program uses principles seen in horses to help teens increase self-confidence, overcome stress and anxiety, and decrease th...

Creativity through the lens of a Clinical Hypnotherapist 

"Creativity requires you to not care about what other people think about what you produce."

Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may...

Solo Episode:
In today’s episode, we’re taking a deep dive into one of the biggest misconceptions out there: the myth that creativity is a rare, magical trait reserved for a chosen few. We’ve all heard it before—phrases like “I’m just not the creative type” or “Creativity is only for artists.” But the truth is, creativity isn’t an elusive gift; it’s a skill and a mindset that anyone can cultivate.

Join me as we break down the co...

Creativity through the lens of the Chief Purpose Officer of PurposeU

"Creativity is, being able to come up with stuff, make connections so that something new is created."

Over the last 20 years, I have helped more than 400 organizations define their purpose and become consistently uniquely remarkable through his proprietary Blueprint process. "Blueprinting" defines an organization's purpos...

Creativity through the lens of Ms. World Traveler

"Creativity is something intrinsic to who I am."

The creator, writer and host of her own web series/blog about travel, style and
shopping, Ms. World Traveler Kerry Damiano has been to over 130 countries and all 50 states. Her love of all things glamorous, which she weaves into every YouTube episode, stems from her decades long tie to the pageant commu...

Creativity through the lens of a communication coach for parents of teens and a spoken word artist

"Creativity is: 1. Asking what do you want. 2. Being intentional on putting things together or taking them apart"

I'm Marcus, a 'communication coach' for parents of preteens. I help business professionals who are parents of 10 to 14 year olds effectively show up and connect with their preteen...

 Creativity through the lens of a founder and creative director of luxury events

"For me creativity is very organic, there's an intuitiveness withing me."

Blending a lifelong passion for exceptional event curation with a keen eye for detail, Cassie LaMere stands as a paragon in luxury event planning. As the Founder and Creative Director of Cassie LaMere Events, she has redefined the art of creating ...

Creativity through the lens of a world renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x best selling author

"For me creativity means: I get to use all of my skills."

Jill Lublin is a 25+ year Media Magnet.  She is a world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker and 4x Best Selling author. Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrities such as Tony Robbins, Jack Canfiel...

Creativity through the lens of a Christian Entrepreneur and Ovarian Cancer Survivor 

"Creativity is opening up my heart and mind to possibilities"

Wendy Gunn is a Christian entrepreneur and ovarian cancer survivor who, when diagnosed, realized her story was changed forever and that she was uniquely created by God.  She stopped comparing, copying, competing, and coveting her friends' lives and began ...

Creativity through the lens of a Digital Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor 

"I've discovered a new creative side of myself."

Maxwell, Max, Ivey is a blind serial online entrepreneur with over 15 years of lived experience. His passion is advocating for accessibility & inclusion by showing business owners what's in it for them. He shares the why's and the how's. He shares his know...

Creativity through the lens of Business Coach, CEO Next Level University, Podcaster

"Creativity means: finding out what you're obsessed with and doing it."

At age 2, my father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident myself, I questioned everything I was doing in life. I questioned who I was and the choices I was making. I was at an all-time low. Fille...

Creativity through the lens of a Fused Glass Artist

"You're taught the techniques and then you do with them what you want!"

Nancy Dillingham Marks, a Fused Glass Artist. After a 35 year corporate career, she took a creative leap and found her passion in fused glass art. Her journey began with a single class, despite her initial self-doubt about having any artistic talent. To her surprise, she discov...