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Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

Creative Chats is a podcast for artists, makers, and creative thinkers who want to stay creatively alive. In each episode, artist and creative mentor Mike Brennan talks with fellow creatives about their work, their process, and the realities of living a creative life. Through conversations and stories, you"ll hear how artists, makers, and creators nurture their ideas, sustain their creativity, and build practices that keep them making meaningful work. If you care about creativity, curiosity, and

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49:26

217. The WOW Factor: Tammy Fink Shares Keys to...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/12/06

Episode 217 of Creative Chats is an insightful one with guest Tammy Fink, a seasoned 'Wowologist' with over 30 years of experience in marketing and design. Our conversation delved into the evolving nature of creativity and the art of wowing clients to build lasting connections. Here are the top 3 takeaways from our chat: 1. Create Unforgettable Experiences: Going beyond basic client interactions is key. Tammy shared invaluable insights on the significance of creating a "wow" factor to build strong

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51:02

216. From TV and Theater to Entrepreneurship: Diane...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/11/29

Welcome back to another episode of Creative Chats! I am beyond excited to have a special guest joining us, Diane Strand. Diane is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, marketer, speaker, and coach who helps entrepreneurs turn their creative passions into profitable businesses — as she did with her own business JDS Productions, a seven-figure media company creating engaging video content for organizations, people, and products. In 2024, she is releasing the mindset-leadership book Creativ-Preneur,

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50:31

215. Evolving as a Creator: Mike Brennan's...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/11/22

The Importance of Self-Reflection: "I think it is probably one of the most important things ever because if you don't know yourself, you're going to spend a lot of time, energy, and effort in places, doing things that are not aligned. And you're going to be frustrated, and you're going to have this sense of wandering your whole life and not really being able to put your finger on why." — Mike Brennan On this episode of Creative Chats, I'm sharing a conversation I had with Lisa Robbin Young, host of

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42:38

214. Embracing Adaptability: Navigating Community and...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/11/01

"If you wanna be known for something, go find those communities, find where those people are, and be there consistently, show up and participate and comment, ask questions, provide value to people." — James Quick Are you someone who welcomes change with open arms or someone who struggles with it? In the latest episode of Creative Chats, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Quick, a developer, content creator, and speaker who shared invaluable insights on the power of adaptability and the

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27:09

213. The Power of Feedback: Exploring How Taste...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/10/25

The Importance of Confidence in the Creative Process: "Invite someone else into your process. Have someone else that you can use as a sounding board who can help bring their taste to match your taste or maybe not even sometimes match it, but sometimes to challenge it. So that you can really be clear on what it is that you are aiming at, what quality you consider to be the standard and what you're willing to accept and not accept when it comes to what you're creating."— Mike Brennan I recently had

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52:17

212. Embracing Risks and Seizing Opportunities: The...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/10/18

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship: "Many times you feel the high highs of the mountains and the low lows of the valley minutes, in between each other, days in between each other." — Rob Jelinski I had the pleasure of having Rob Jelinski as a guest on this episode of Creative Chats podcast, where we discussed taking risks, embracing opportunities, and the power of mentorship in the creative industry. With 20 years of creative entrepreneurship, Rob brings a wealth of expertise

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51:51

211. The Eventful Canvas: Unleashing the Power of...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/10/11

"Everything slows down when you're at an event sometimes. If it's a well-run event, there can be this moment where nothing else matters except what is happening right in this space." — Phil Mershon In this episode, Phil shares his insights and experiences from creating new and unforgettable experiences for over 25 years, with experiences as a worship pastor and as the director of experience for Social Media Marketing World. 🎶💡 Here are 3 key takeaways from this enlightening episode: 1️⃣

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48:02

210. Making Fun a Habit: Igniting Fun and Creativity...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/10/04

In this episode of Creative Chats, host Mike Brennan finds himself in the hot seat as guest Kabrina Ashely turns the tables and delves into his new book, Make Fun A Habit. The conversation focuses on the concept of infusing more fun and intentionality into our lives and work. As Kabrina asks Mike deeper questions about his book, they explore how to unlock the power of fun, find meaning in work, and create fulfilling personal experiences. Here are a few takeaways: 1️⃣ No matter if we're talking about

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44:04

209. Mindset, Creativity, and Empowerment: A Creative...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/09/27

Importance of Self-Identity in Personal Growth: "No one operates beyond the boundaries of their own self-image."— K-Rahn Vallatine In this episode of Creative Chats, I am thrilled to have K-Rahn Vallatine joining me. K-Rahn is a passionate communicator and advocate for empowering and inspiring people to fulfill their potential. He believes in the power of mindset and self-identity to create positive change in communities. We dove deep into K-Rahn's journey and discussed how creativity, mindset, and

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54:21

208. Creative Chats with Ryan Holck: Building Blocks...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/09/20

The Power of the Whiteboard: "So for me, as non-creative as it sounds, there is something magical that can happen at a whiteboard."— Ryan Holck In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting my good friend Ryan Holck, a talented marketer and brand message strategist. Join us as Ryan shares invaluable insights on storytelling, messaging clarity, and the creative process. ✨ Here are 3 key takeaways from our chat: 1️⃣ Being intentional and clear in your messaging is essential for logical sense before

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44:10

207. Embracing Your Inner Author: Making Book Writing...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/09/13

Finding Fun in Life: "This is an important message of making fun a habit of looking for those places in our lives, discovering and rediscovering those places in our lives where we can have fun again, where things don't have to be so heavy."— Mike Brennan In episode 207. Embracing Your Inner Author: Making Book Writing Feasible for Creatives, I take you behind the scenes of my book-writing process. From brainstorming chapters to designing the book cover, I'll share my journey of turning an idea into

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25:15

206. The Power of Experience: Developing Confidence...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/09/06

"Experience produces confidence": Confidence and self-assurance are not inherent traits but are developed through lived experiences and self-reflection.— Mike Brennan In this episode, I dive into the power of experience, challenges, and mindset when it comes to building confidence as a creator. Here are three key takeaways to remember: 1️⃣ Experience Produces Confidence: Embrace challenging moments in your creative process. These moments are opportunities for growth, learning, and developing

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205. Nurturing Creativity & Building Community: A...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/08/30

The Importance of Investing in Community: "You know, everybody looks at the cost of going to a conference or going to an event or the cost of hiring a coach, the cost of joining a community. But no one considers the cost of what it would be like if you were the same person a year from now."— Terry Weaver I'm thrilled to announce that the latest episode of the Creative Chats podcast is a mashup with Terry Weaver's podcast, Making Elephants Fly! In this episode, Terry Weaver and I sit down for a

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27:11

204. The Toy Maker's Haven: Discovering the Wonders...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/08/23

The Power of Recyclable Innovation: "Keep your old workaround, recycle some things, use it as a springboard for building on top of cannibalized parts of it for new things, because there's no sense in trying to always reinvent something from scratch, especially when you've put a lot of work and effort into something." — Mike Brennan I had the incredible opportunity to visit Dan Klitsner's studio in downtown San Francisco recently, and it was an experience I won't soon forget! As the host of the

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203. How to Unlock Your Creative Potential: Discover...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/08/16

Rediscovering Creativity: "And one day I was thinking to myself, is this all there is? Because if this is it, this is pretty disappointing, and I'm not even really enjoying what I just did."— Mike Brennan I'm coming in with a special episode of Creative Chats, where I share a recording of a talk I did at a recent tech conference called "That Conference." The talk is titled "How to Unlock Your Creative Potential: Discover the Surprising Benefits of a Daily Creative Practice", and I unpack my

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26:36

202. The Power of Creative Learning: Projects,...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/08/10

The Importance of Intentional Creative Learning: "And if you're someone who doesn't necessarily think of yourself as a creative person, then I hope that this challenges you to think about creativity in different terms. And not so much the art, music, and again, the expressive arts, the performing arts, but more so in terms of problem-solving, critical thinking, maybe some more of the logical problem solving and creative uses."— Mike Brennan Welcome back to Creative Chats, the podcast where we

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33:17

201. Creativity in Unexpected Places: Reflections...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/08/02

"Creativity knows no boundaries, whether you're an artist, a programmer, or a decorator. Embrace your creative potential in all aspects of your life." - Mike Brennan In episode 201 of Creative Chats, join host Mike Brennan as he shares his enlightening experience attending a tech conference in Wisconsin called "That" conference. As a creative entrepreneur and artist, Mike found himself in a sea of programmers and developers, a stark deviation from his usual audience. Despite this, he dove

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200. Why You Need to Remember and Celebrate Your Journey

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/07/26

"The more opportunity we take to celebrate our achievements, the easier it will become and it's such a vital part of our creative journey and process." — Mike Brennan Get ready to celebrate on this episode of Creative Chats with your host, Mike Brennan! This episode marks the 200th episode of Creative Chats! We're diving into the power of celebrating successes and why it's so important to share them with others. In a world that often downplays achievements or tells us not to boast, Mike is here to

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54:53

199. Delegation and the Entrepreneurial Mindset:...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/07/19

"What would it be like to focus on your areas of genius and release everything else? When you do that, you're going to see explosive growth and a lot of opportunity."— Micah Foster On this episode of Creative Chats, host Mike Brennan welcomes his guest Micah Foster, who helps people find executive assistance for their businesses. They dive into various topics including entrepreneurship, delegating tasks, and the importance of starting even if you're not ready. They discuss the challenges of

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198. Playful Creativity: Sarah Moyle's Perspective on...

Creative Chats with Mike Brennan ·

2023/07/12

"We want people to go kind of back and forth dipping into zones of anxiety and zones of boredom and in between is called the flow zone. So we want people kinda dipping in and out of that through the session because that's when you stay the most engaged."— Sarah Moyle Discover how Sarah Moyle, our guest on Creative Chats podcast, brings the power of visual storytelling to ignite creativity and engagement in her work! Sarah's unique role as a graphic recorder and LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator at

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