The Creative Rising

Leading well and thriving in your career often comes down to one thing: motivation. In this bonus episode, show host Blake Howard interviews author Todd Henry about his new book The Motivation Code. …

Need help finding inspiration in your work? This week's  SNACK features three tips from Sam Harrison on how to maintain a plethora  of ideas to have at the ready.

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As creatives we all get stuck, but in this SNACK, musician OkCello shares how he finds breakthrough and creates music from deep within.

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This week Sam Harrison is back! Our favorite southern gentleman and creative guru shares tips from his recent book on how not to sacrifice your health, family, and friendships because you're pushing …

Being selective with your work can be a soul-saving strategy, but how do you balance your idealism with financial reality? In this week's SNACK, I'll share a framework for helping you be more selecti…

Creativity is a team sport and the opportunity for conflict and dysfunction is ripe. How do you know when your team is collaborating flawlessly or filled with flaws? In this week's SNACK, author and …

Today's bite-sized tip is with poet, thinker, and street folk artist, Black Cat Tips (aka Kyle Brooks). In a quirky and engaging way that only he knows how to deliver, Kyle shares his views on inspir…

This week's bite-sized SNACK is with the author, speaker, and creative guru Sam Harrison. Today he shares how to develop and create winning presentations and avoid presentation panic.

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In this week's SNACK, we'll hear tips from author and podcaster, Todd Henry, on how to make the transition from Maker to Manager. This is a clip from the Season 2 episode "From Maker to Manager." If …

Introducing SNACKS, practical bite-sized tips for your creative journey. In between seasons, we will bring you quick jolts of inspiration in these mini-episodes.
 
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Michael Benford, creative director of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, went from a career in music to leading design for the major leagues. In this final episode of season 3, Benford tackles t…

Who says creativity has to stay on a fixed course? In this episode of The Creative Rising, watercolorist Richard Sullivan traces his path from professional athlete to an acclaimed artist. Bringing th…

While it may seem like some people always land on their feet, in reality, everyone’s career path has unexpected twists, turns, and the occasional dead end. Carly Ayres, now working on UX Community & …

Sometimes it’s hard to drink up the creative juices when the pressure of deadlines and timelines are closing in. Adam Weiss, founder and creative director of brand strategy and design studio Landscap…

Originally released in September of 2019, this conversation with author, speaker, and racial justice expert, Bethaney Wilkinson, is more relevant than ever. How does the creative community’s lack of …

What happens when career and ambition suddenly get halted due to uncontrollable factors? In this episode, host Blake Howard sits down with Toke Nygaard, the Chief Creative Officer at Zendesk, to talk…

Is it possible to change the World, stay in love, and have healthy relationships? In this episode, we talk with Jeff and Andre Shinabarger, the hosts of the podcast Love or Work. Andre is on the fron…

You’re supposed to have your finger on the pulse of what’s new, cool, and creative, but what if you’re feeling out of touch? Matt Luckhurst, co-founder of The New Company (and former COLLINS co-found…