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PODCAST

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents

Kim Marie McKernan

Hosted by Anthony Billoni and Kim Marie McKernan, the Creative Flow Podcast Series features discussions with thinkers and change agents important to the Science of Creativity. We invite you to tune into the series to hear experts who are actively applying creativity, creative problem solving (CPS), innovation, and more to help change the world.

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00:35:00

David Eyman – Teaching Creative Confidence

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2025/12/01

The 54th episode of The Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features David Eyman, an entrepreneur, innovation leader, product designer, and educator at Miami University. With over 30 years of creative experience and a Master’s in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination, David shares his journey from industrial design to his current role as Director of Innovation. He believes that shifting from doing what we're supposed to do to what we're capable of can lead to

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00:29:22

Susan Robertson - The Neuroscience of Creative Thinking

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/11/11

The 53rd episode of The Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features Susan Robertson, a possibility architect who empowers teams and organizations to navigate change by embracing creative thinking. As an instructor at Harvard, Susan combines the neuroscience of creativity with over 20 years of experience coaching Fortune 500 companies. She brings a scientific foundation and a dose of fun to help make behavior change stick.Discover key takeaways about the neuroscience behind our

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00:25:46

Marysia Czarski – The Human Side of Corporate Creativity

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/10/01

The 52nd episode of The Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features Marysia Czarski, CEO and founder of Ignition Creativity in Toronto, Canada. With over twenty years of experience, she transforms organizations by replacing outdated operational approaches with agile, human-centered frameworks. Marysia has an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership from Buffalo State University and an HBA from the Ivey Business School, combining deep academic knowledge with extensive corporate

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00:31:39

Sue Parnes and Bill Hartwell: The Parnes Legacy

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/07/31

The 51st episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features husband and wife Sue Parnes and Bill Hartwell celebrating the legacy of Dr. Sidney J. and Bea Parnes. As world-renowned pioneers in creativity, innovation, and creative problem solving, Sid and Bea's work has inspired many across generations, transforming the way we understand and nurture creative potential.Their legacy lives on through our guests, their daughter, Sue, and son-in-law, Bill, who both embody the

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00:34:58

John Osborn - Creativity as Higher Consciousness

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/06/16

The 50th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast features an inspiring conversation with John R. Osborn, an advertising veteran and long-time supporter of creative problem solving. With a legacy steeped in innovation, John is the co-founder and CMO of ad tech startup Turnstīl, a former Senior VP at BBDO, and grandson of creativity pioneer Alex Osborn, the inventor of brainstorming and founder of the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI).This episode explores John’s

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00:29:54

Kristen Peterson – Creativity and Community

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/05/08

The 49th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Kristen Peterson, a master facilitator, trainer, and organizational development consultant with over 20 years of experience working with global giants like Disney, Google, and Starbucks. She’s an alumna and adjunct faculty member of the Center for Applied Imagination at SUNY Buffalo State University and co-founder of Mindcamp Canada. Kristen has spent her career enabling creativity to thrive in organizations and communities.From her personal

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00:34:26

Molly Holinger, Ph.D. and Melodi Özyaprak Ph.D. - The...

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/03/26

The 48th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Drs. Molly Holinger and Melodi Özyaprak, esteemed faculty members at the Center for Applied Imagination at SUNY Buffalo State. Molly, an assistant professor with a PhD in educational psychology, researches positive outcomes of creativity. Melodi specializes in creativity in mathematics and gifted education, having founded the first magnet school for gifted students in Turkey. Their careers span roles in institutions like Miami University, the

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00:27:12

Dr. David Gonzalez – Creativity & Organizational Culture

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2025/02/26

The 47th episode features Dr. David Gonzalez, a global expert in talent management, cultural strategy, and leadership development. David is known for blending creativity with actionable business strategies and has worked with the Center for Creative Leadership, groundbreaking startups, and multi-national corporations. David holds a Ph.D. in Human Performance Improvement and a Master's in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeListeners will discover

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00:28:19

Dorte Nielsen – The Power of Creative Connection Making

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/12/31

The 46th episode features Dorte Nielsen sharing her fascinating journey from the advertising world to becoming a leading researcher and educator on deliberate creativity. She is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and founded Creative Thinker in Copenhagen. With a background in advertising and a Master's Degree in Creative Studies from the Center for Applied Imagination, Dorte has dedicated her career to understanding the neuroscience behind creative thinking and bringing deliberate creativity into

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00:25:18

Rebecca Reilly: Living a Creative Life with Passion

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/11/20

The 45th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Rebecca Reilly, a Fleet Technician for Reddy Bikeshare who works on special innovative efficiency projects focusing on business operations. She has used the Creative Process in all aspects of her personal and professional life as a bike messenger, US Marine, bike advocate, and podcaster. From participating in the Creative Problem Solving Institute's youth program as a child to becoming the youngest leader in the institute's history, Rebecca has

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00:32:17

Jonathan Vehar & Cathi Brese Doebler – The Practical...

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/10/16

The 44th episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features Jonathan Vehar and Cathi Brese Doebler, co-authors and Leadership Solutions Facilitators at the Center for Creative Leadership. Jonathan and Cathi share their journeys into the world of deliberate creativity, discussing their backgrounds in advertising, communication, and creative problem-solving. Their work at the Center for Creative Leadership highlights their passion for helping leaders develop self-awareness and leverage their unique

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00:34:08

Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller – Team Collaboration...

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/08/14

The 43rd episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features a conversation with Sarah Thurber and Blair Miller, the co-founders of Foursight, a company that develops research-based tools and training to help teams think more creatively, work more collaboratively, and achieve better results. They share their personal journeys into the field of deliberate creativity and explore how their shared passion for creativity has shaped their marriage and collaborative efforts. Sarah and Blair discuss their new

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00:26:32

Elien Pragt – Creativity as a Superpower in Medicine

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/07/18

The 42nd episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features guest Elien Pragt, M.D., an intensivist at an academic hospital in the Netherlands, working to bring creativity into medicine. She shares her journey of learning creative problem solving techniques and pursuing a Master's Degree in Creativity and Change Leaders at Buffalo State University's International Center for Studies in Creativity. Elien discusses why creativity is essential in healthcare to address issues such as burnout and

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00:27:56

Mike Fox – Master Creativity Story Teller

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/07/05

The 41st episode of the Creative Flow Podcast features retired lecturer John Michael Fox sharing his journey to deliberate creativity. Mike reflects on feeling uncreative early in his career as a landscape architect and finding inspiration at Buffalo State's International Center for Studies in Creativity. He discusses his philosophy of embracing challenges and the role of cognitive styles in determining your approach to deliberate creativity. Mike describes becoming a student, advancing to a

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00:29:14

Sue Keller-Mathers – Growing Creativity in Education

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/04/04

Our 40th episode of the Creative Flow podcast features Sue Keller-Mathers, an associate professor who teaches graduate courses in Creativity at the Center for Applied Imagination, SUNY Buffalo State. Sue shares her passion for growing Creativity in education and continuing the development of the Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) for designing learning. She highlights the success of engaging learners through the Torrance Incubation Model (TIM) to “set purpose and motivation up front, to dig the

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00:33:44

Miggie Wong – Artistic Creativity as a Survival Skill

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/02/07

Our 39th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Miggie Wong, a museum professional and artist who creates situation-based performance projects exploring ideas of social interaction, a sense of belonging, and acts of sincerity. Born and raised in Hong Kong and later migrating to the United States, Miggie was creative from a young age but did not have a way to describe her process to others. Studying the Science of Creativity at the Center for Applied

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00:37:22

Erin Habes – Creativity in Community

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2024/01/04

Our 38th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Erin Habes, a dedicated fashion and textile technology department lecturer and Runway Faculty Director at Buffalo State University who is passionate about being a catalyst for inclusive fashion in the Buffalo community.Erin started her career in New York City, opened her store when she returned to Buffalo, and is well-known for producing large-scale fashion shows such as Runway and Mass Appeal. When appointed

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00:29:04

William Shepard – Perspectives on the Evolution of...

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2023/11/26

Our 37th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features William Shepard, a thought leader who worked closely with Sid Parnes and many greats in the field of Creative Problem Solving. Bill's first exposure to Deliberate Creativity was in 1972 when he provided technical and logistical support at the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), which impacted him personally and professionally. He later obtained a Graduate Certificate in Creativity from the Center

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00:35:05

Jane Fischer – Creativity & Applied Improv

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2023/10/15

Our 36th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Jane Fischer, a Creative Change Facilitator for individuals and groups who focuses on the tools of applied improvisation and Creativity. Jane is a creative trainer at the Creative Education Foundation with over 25 years of experience developing and delivering educational sessions and 20 years of experience as a professional improv comedy performer. Jane was involved in the Applied Improvisation community for

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00:29:29

Karina Loera – Creativity & Entrepreneurship

Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents ·

2023/08/25

Our 35th episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents Podcast Series features Karina Loera, MS founder of Strategik Minds LLC, and a faculty member for the Masters in Innovation Management at Universidad de la Sabana in Colombia. Karina discusses how she sees Creativity transform the entrepreneurs she works with to grow their businesses. Her other passion is teaching and seeing her students increase their organizational impact by mastering the creative problem solving process. Born and

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