Onken's World Podcast

It’s one thing to want to do something and it’s another thing to just do it, whether or not anyone’s asked you to. Today I’m talking to one of the funniest guys I know, someone I’ve known since my Se…

Your self worth doesn’t equal what, how much, and who you’re working for. I’d be lying if I said the freelance entrepreneurial life was easy. There’s definitely phases of feast and famine, slow times…

Since I’ve started making work it always feels like whatever idea I’m delving into in the present is the last good idea. Art is all about people’s expectations. Some artists represent the world as it…

I’m constantly reminding myself to be grateful for what I have and where I’m at, and also to think outward. Today I’m continuing my list of my top books for the creative entrepreneur. You can listen …

Time and age and growth are great assets to one’s brain. When you pay attention to do what you do, and you do it well, people will take notice. That’s one of the things Christopher Makos taught me du…

The more that you listen to that inner voice and let inspiration be your guide, the more you are accessing your flow state. Today I’m talking about books for the creative entrepreneur. In the first o…

It’s not just about someone telling us to go do something, they need to be part of it, they need to own it. I believe that art can change the world, and it is empowering and inspiring to meet people …

  You’ve got to decide what makes sense for you and that you feel good going into it. Setting expectations is all about clear communication, and it’s something that I’m still learning. Expectations a…

As I’m growing older, I’m growing into who I am, more so because I’m starting to love who I am. Today I’m super excited to introduce you to my longtime friend, Arden Cho. Arden not only plays a lead …

We’re basically consuming the worst kind of fuel that we can consume without replenishing any nutrients. There are a lot of self-proclaimed health gurus out there giving all kinds of advice on how yo…

I’ve been to over 70 countries at this point, and life has been an epic journey. I often get asked what my favorite travel destination is, and it’s a hard question to answer because it’s always chang…

Part of the problem we have now in society, and I know this sounds crazy, is too much freedom. As a creative entrepreneur, I often wish that there were more hours in the day, that I had gotten better…

My vision is to create a positive mental change through art and design. Welcome to the first episode of 2016. The new year is a great time to reflect on where you are going and where you want to go i…

Dive into who you are as a person and let that drive your art. I can’t believe the year is over. It was a big year for me, a lot happened. Today, as a way to reflect on all that I’ve accomplished and…

The more you stretch as an artist, the more space you have. Have you ever heard a live spoken word performance? The kind that makes you nod your head and makes the hairs on the back of your neck stan…

The creative block always happens, no matter where you are in your journey. If you’re an artist or a creative, chances are you’ve hit a creative plateau. Making it difficult to create something new a…

People are not only essential for our growth but also give us a lot of happiness. You know how important people skills are. You know how important charisma is. You know that human interaction and bui…

If you repeat a process, it becomes a habit, and habits create growth. In many ShopTalk interviews, you've heard my guests discuss their morning routines. These routines are such an important part of…

Sometimes you have to jump before you know where you’re going to land. Imagine being a kid playing with action figures like G.I. Joe. Can you imagine growing up to become a Hollywood film director an…

Staying freshly inspired is something that fuels your new work and evolution. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there …