512 - The Science of Realizing Creative Potential with Yale Researcher Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD
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How does it feel to be on the path to realizing your creative potential? Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD wrote the book on it and has the research to back it up!!
Listen to this episode if you:
Struggle to follow throughConstantly abandon projectsDon’t feel like your portfolio reflects your potentialNeed more tenacity and motivation!
SHOW NOTES:
Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhDWebsite / Book: https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/Substack newsletter: https://creativitydecision.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zorana-ivcevic-pringle/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/z-i-pringle.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/ZoranaPsychFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoranaIvcevicPringle
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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511 - A Message for Sensitive Creatives Who Are Struggling Right Now
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Listen to this if you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus and unable to find the fuel you need to show up.
There’s a cliche that says artists are depressive types, and although this isn’t completely unfounded, this disposition creates a powerful opportunity that you may be missing!
SHOW NOTES:
Andre 3000 on Broken Recordhttps://youtu.be/LjHcHTJ8D5k?si=KLoYwQMotdWJxHQj
Past Liveshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13238346/
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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510 - Remember How to Have Fun and Get Loose, ADHD / Being You, Storytelling, Ignoring the Industry & More with Picture Book Maker Bob Shea
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This episode is for you if you:
1 - Struggle to be productive like a “normal” human2 - Want to make your work more YOU3 - You want to get looser and have more fun in your work4 - Are interested in storytelling / picture books
THIS WAS A PHENOMENALLY FUN AND INSIGHTFUL CHAT with picture book legend Bob Shea!
SHOW NOTES:
Bob Sheahttps://www.bobshea.com
Bearsuit Turtlehttps://store.abramsbooks.com/products/bearsuit-turtle-makes-a-friend
Chez Bobhttps://www.bobshea.com/books/chez-bob
Lane Smithhttps://www.lanesmithbooks.com
Stinky Cheese Manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stinky_Cheese_Man_and_Other_Fairly_Stupid_Tales
Genesight Medication Testinghttps://genesight.com
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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509 - Hack Motivation to Begin AND Finish Well + Unlock Creative Self with These Questions
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1 - A beginner trying to make a splash2 - A seasoned creative who needs to try something new3 - Stuck and uninspired and lost the love of making stuff
We are all beginners at some point and we become beginners again and again at different aspects of our creative journey repeatedly. With times rapidly changing, this has never been more true. In this Q&A episode of the show, we explore how to begin well, but also, maybe more importantly how to end and finish projects well.
This is a fan favorite type Q&A “Ask Dr. Pizza” episode :)
SHOW NOTES:
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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508 - The Real Magic of Finding Your Creative Voice with Brian Selznick
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How do truly embed yourself into your work?
Today on the show, we have a creative master who has done this at the highest level. In this episode, Caldecott winning author illustrator Brian Selznick joins me to discuss his new book “Run Away with Me”.
We deconstruct the elements that make this book both a quintessential piece of work for Selznick, and also an evolution of his creative voice.
If you want to develop a deeper sense of yourself in the work and find your place amongst the timeline of your creative hero's. This episode is for you!
SHOW NOTES:
Brian Selznickhttps://brianselznick.com https://www.runawaywithmethebook.com
Maurice Sendakhttps://www.mauricesendak.com
A Page is a Door by Remy Charliphttps://www.theinventionofhugocabret.com/remy_essay.htm
Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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