The Creative Rising
What does it look like to grow a creative career? Creative professionals have an abundance of obstacles to overcome in pursuit of their dreams. From staying inspired to putting out fires, the path for success can be filled with fearful moments. What does it practically look like to have courage and resilience? In this podcast series, we will learn from seasoned creative professionals on specific topics and how they overcame adversity. For more info visit www.theCreativeRising.com
Episodes
47 episodes
Introducing A Change of Brand
A quick update on where we’ve been! Host, Blake Howard, stops by to introduce his new podcast: A Change of Brand. It’s a show about the world’s most loved consumer companies and their rebrand glory, drama, or disaster. Season 1, no...
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53:52
BONUS: The Motivation Code with Todd Henry
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. In this conversation, you will learn more abo...
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38:14
SNACK: Three B's of Inspiration with Sam Harrision
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.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! E...
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7:28
SNACK: Finding Your Breakthrough with OkCello
As creatives we all get stuck, but in this SNACK, musician OkCello shares how he finds breakthrough and creates music from deep within. If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let us know! Email
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SNACK: Self-care Tips with Sam Harrison
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 yourself too hard. PS - S...
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8:42
SNACK: How to be Selective with Your Work with Blake Howard
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 selective with your clients and keeping yourself or ...
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10:07
SNACK: Signs of Healthy Collaboration with Sam Harrison
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 creative guru Sam Harrison shares a few ...
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SNACK: The Winds of Inspiration with Black Cat Tips
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 inspiration and following the winds of innovation.&...
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SNACK: Presenting Like a Boss with Sam Harrison
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.If you have tips for a future bite-sized episode, let...
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10:32
SNACK: Fighting for Your Team with Todd Henry
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 you enjoyed the bite-sized version today, be ...
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5:58
SNACK: Narrowing Down Your Ideas with Sam Harrison
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. This week's SNACK is brought to you by author, speaker, and creative...
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The Big Leagues with Michael Benford
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 the product and process of creating highly-vis...
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Episode 12
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49:38
Athlete and Artist with Richard Sullivan
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 the same passion and determination to the canva...
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Episode 11
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39:53
The Next Best Gig with Carly Ayres
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 & Culture at Google, has plenty of titles u...
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Episode 10
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49:44
Road to Recognition with Bobby Martin
How does a creative climb the ladder of success to rockstar status? Bobby C. Martin, co-founder of Champions Design, knows a little something about that. Fast Company named him one of “the most creative people in business,” and he’s led desig...
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Episode 9
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46:51
The Payoff of Experimenting with Adam Weiss
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 Landscape,...
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Episode 8
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42:26
Diving Into Diversity with Bethaney Wilkinson (Redo)
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 diversity limit collective creativity? How do...
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Empathy in Action with Toke Nygaard
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 about...
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Episode 7
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40:39
Love or Work with Andre and Jeff Shinabarger
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 front lines of the fight against COV...
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Episode 6
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44:11
Finding the New with Matt Luckhurst
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-founder and executive creative director) shares hi...
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Episode 5
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49:02
Relentlessly Pursuing Purpose with Shanequa Gay
What are you doing here? It’s a big, scary question to discuss with visual artist and proud Atlanta native Shanequa Gay. As a painter, poet, storyteller, and justice advocate, she has worked through the intimidating process to discover her true...
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Episode 4
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44:18
Designing Inspiring Spaces with Steve Nygren
If the work from home walls are closing in, this episode will give you room to breathe. Host Blake Howard sits down with entrepreneur and developer Steve Nygren to unpack how our physical spaces have the potential to impact and inspire. From a ...
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Episode 3
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48:29
Call Me Corona Crazy with Dr. Lubbe
Anyone else getting stir crazy with the Covid-19 pandemic knocking on the global door? Yeah, us too. In this episode, host Blake Howard talks remotely with Dr. Jerome Lubbe, a functional neurologist and brain expert, on how to best cope with ou...
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Episode 2
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40:25
Embracing Restraint with Andy Mineo
Andy Mineo is a certified gold hip hop artist and producer known for sold-out shows and honest lyrics. His story didn't start with a half million followers on Spotify. It started with humble beginnings and a relentless drive to master his craft...
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Episode 1
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Introducing Season 3: Context is Everything
A story has the power to change everything. It gives us understanding and perspective. Whether trying to put out fires or stay inspired, a deeper understanding of another’s perspective is the secret to sustaining a fulfilling creative career. T...
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Episode 1
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