Defining Creativity
Creativity is unique for everyone in its expression, process, and manifestation. Through conversations with people across demographics, generations, and cultures, creativity researcher Debbi Ponella explores how individuals relate to, embrace or exclude, and define creativity in their lives.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2022
A Technical Executive—Scientist—Author—Lifelong Classical Musician's Definition of Creativity
Jonathan Phillips combines his expertise as a scientist and as classically trained violist in creativity that permeates all aspects of his life. He explains, "I'm motivated by natural curiosity, my …
A Musical Director of Musical Theatre at Indiana University—Broadway Conductor and Pianist's Definition of Creativity with Terry LaBolt
Terry LaBolt is featured in this week's episode during which he discusses creativity in his life from childhood to Broadway and Carol Channing to Indiana University (IU). Influences for the developm…
An Investment Advisor Representative—Civil Air Patrol Pilot's Definition of Creativity with Malcolm Webb
Malcolm Webb embraces creativity in a variety of ways. Acknowledging that creativity in his profession of investment advisor can be problematic, Malcolm channels his creativity into understanding and…
A Social Work Program Director—Social Worker—Teacher of Social Workers' Definition of Creativity
Carlene Quinn is the BSW Program Coordinator for the Indiana University School of Social Work in addition to her roles as social worker and teacher of social workers. She makes a strong case for how …
An Actor—Writer—Stand Up Comic—Improvisor—Freethinker's Definition of Creativity with Dev Meenagh
Dev Meenagh finds and embraces creativity in every aspect of life— from performing in various capacities and working with children to escape rooms and cosplay:
“I think that I kind of approach everyt…
A Chief Sales Officer—Mom's Definition of Creativity with Brooke Ivey
Brooke Ivey, the Chief Sales Officer for a niche company in Jacksonville, FL that provides services to insurance companies, embraces the creativity she has cultivated her entire life. Her family has …
A Director of Innovation and Process Improvement for the Indiana Department of Transportation's Definition of Creativity
Todd May, Director of Innovation and Process Improvement for the Indiana Department of Transportation, has a unique perspective of creativity, incorporating his professional and personal world. With …
A Sommelier's Definition of Creativity
An Insurance Lawyer's Definition of Creativity
Michael Menapace is an insurance lawyer who applies the creativity cultivated as a saxophone player to the various aspects of his life. This episode of Defining Creativity is chock-full of analogies …
A TV, Film and Theatre Performer's Definition of Creativity with Megan Elyse Fulmer
Megan Elyse Fulmer is TV, film, and stage actor who was raised in Morrisville, PA by her Puerto Rican mother and German/Irish father. Megan embraces her roots, as well as her varied experiences, as s…
A Mediator—Teacher of Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, and Creativity's Definition of Creativity with Louise Neilson
This week's episode features a conversation with Louise Neilson, a mediator with a master's degree in creativity and innovation. She shares her extensive exploration of creativity and conflict styles…
An Education Consultant—Master Teacher—Mentor—Facilitator—Peacekeeper's Definition of Creativity with Cindy Ripley
Cindy Ripley, a nationally recognized educational consultant and master teacher, takes on additional roles as mentor, facilitator and peacekeeper as she dons various hats. Cindy’s enthusiasm for conn…
A Chaplain's Definition of Creativity with John Holzhüter
John Holzhüter describes his profession of chaplain as being someone who connects with people in need. The flexibility of his position allows that connection across demographics, cultures, and genera…
A Business Communication Educator—Content Creator—Thought Leader—Exercise Physiologist—Trainer—Fitness Educator—Cross-Culture Communicator's Definition of Creativity with Tatiana Kolovou
Tatiana Kolovou brings her vast experience in professional and personal development to this discussion about creativity. A native of Athens, Greece, creativity permeates all aspects of her approach t…
A Narrative Nonfiction Author's Definition of Creativity with Mary Losure
Mary Losure introduces herself as an author who writes narrative nonfiction for kids and Mary's website labels her as an "Author, explorer of worlds both real and imaginary." Prior to becoming an awa…
A Musician-Pianist's Definition of Creativity with André Watts
This episode of Defining Creativity features an interview with André Watts recorded in 2019. It’s a fascinating discussion with a musician who, not atypically, begins with the idea of not being a cre…
A Storyteller-Ukulele Player-Ignitor of Social Change Makers' Definition of Creativity with Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, self-proclaimed storyteller, ukulele player, and ignitor of social change makers, discusses creativity as it applies in her life. From starting a nonprofit at age 15 to her current do…