Creative Minds Like Us

The Big Why With Feminist Artist Klaire Lockheart

“I should probably confess that I’m three raccoons in a trench coat. It just so happens that one of those raccoons knows how to paint” was feminist artist Klaire Klaire Lockheart’s response to what she did for a living. She offered this response wearing a Teenage Mutant Ninjas t-shirt (which also appears in one of her works), and a plastic chainsaw at the ready. To say this recipient of the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant was a blast to hangout with is massive understatement.  While the banter and humor is nonstop, soul-fed themes appeared that will speak to any artist or creative hungry to own their voice. Early on what stuck with me was her passion for her “chosen family” of artists and her husband, Aaron Packard (an incredible photographer). It speaks to the agency we all have to restory our existence in a way that supports our sense of self, our passion projects and life. It’s a beautiful moment, one of many, from the podcast.  On Frida Kahlo’s piece “The Two Fridas” Klaire notes, “She’s from a different time, a different location, a different culture, and different language, but I can still look at that painting, and feel like I get her.” Lockheart’s bone-deep passion for how people and artists express their humanity is central to her work. It’s a consistent theme throughout our chat.   At the core of it all is Klaire’s passion for “leaning into” her rights, voice, and value as a woman, a passion she also also has for the marginalized voices of the world. It’s one hell of an interview! I even impersonate a grandma taking Klaire’s selfie, and we discuss our need for a satirical film that puts the Kardashians in Star Trek. What’s not to love?  WHERE YOU CAN FIND KLAIRE: Website: https://www.klairelockheart.com/ [https://www.klairelockheart.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/klairelockheart/ [https://www.instagram.com/klairelockheart/] WHERE YOU CAN BUY HER WORK: https://www.artsy.net/artist/klaire-lockheart [https://www.artsy.net/artist/klaire-lockheart] MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Pollock-Krasner Foundation:  https://pkf.org [https://pkf.org] @pollockkrasnerfoundation [https://www.instagram.com/pollockkrasnerfoundation/#] Springboard for The Arts:  https://springboardforthearts.org/ [https://springboardforthearts.org/] Instagram - @ The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation:  https://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/ [https://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/] Instagram - @elizabethgreenshieldsfdn [https://www.instagram.com/elizabethgreenshieldsfdn/?hl=en#] Aloha, I’m Bobby Ford! Imagine a world where success is measured by creativity, passion, and human impact. That world starts with us! Let’s lead the change. Click HERE [https://bobbyfordstudios.com/] to learn more about the programs and freebies below: ➜ FREE GUIDE / Deeply Human Niching On A Whole New Level ➜ 1ON1 / The Deep Dive Breakthrough Package ➜ COMMUNAL WORKSHOP / SHIFT - Your Impact Revealed ➜ BlOG /  Creative Espresso How To Connect? ➜ LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyfordstudios/] ➜ INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bobbyfordhub/]

The Big Why With Laurence McCahill Interview / The Happy Startup School

“Cheers, it’s a privilege to be here.” Laurence McCahill’s response to my appreciation for the interview, but really, it’s his life philosophy. From his early days as a designer and agency co-owner to becoming the co-founder of The Happy Startup School, his vibe is curious, seeking, and available. And that’s not even getting into his colorful origin story! Join us for a non-GMO chat that gets to the humanity of it all. In this heartfelt episode, we explore growing up in the pubs of London, connecting with nature to access your creative mojo, and leveling the playfield (to include with ourselves) so everyone has a seat at the table. This is an episode rich with stories about playing music, world travel, the influence of cultural diversity, and a dance with death that forever changed his perspective on life. Our banter is a meaningful glimpse of Laurence’s humanity long before his agency and Happy Startup days. Join us for the bard’s tale of a proper Irish Bohemian with hints of Nick Cave. A man who loves deeply, most of all his family. A true visionary who, along with his business partner, Dr. Carlos Saba, went on to build the wildly successful Happy Startup School. What I most cherish when sitting down with people for a long chat are the things they’ve learned along the way. That’s where the gold is, and Mr. McCahill has plenty to offer. One story had me close to tears, which I’ll let the episode tell. It involved lifting a person up, both emotionally and physically. Lucky for us, that moment was captured by the stunning photograph below, shot by Becky Rui. [https://www.beckyrui.com/] So, grab a lovely cup of tea and sink into your favorite nook for this soul-led conversation free of gurus. Just two dudes hanging out and talking about the texture, moments, trials, and magic that is the creative life. Aloha, I’m Bobby Ford! Imagine a world where success is measured by creativity, passion, and human impact. That world starts with us! Let’s lead the change. Click HERE [https://bobbyfordstudios.com/] to learn more about the programs and freebies below: ➜ FREE GUIDE / Deeply Human Niching On A Whole New Level ➜ 1ON1 / The Deep Dive Breakthrough Package ➜ COMMUNAL WORKSHOP / SHIFT - Your Impact Revealed ➜ BlOG /  Creative Espresso How To Connect? ➜ LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyfordstudios/] ➜ INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bobbyfordhub/]

From Intense Anxiety To Unstoppable Creative Confidence

What if the very thing you think is “too much” about you... is actually your greatest creative power? In this intimate episode, we explore the misunderstood dance between anxiety and creative genius, and how moments of panic, doubt, and emotional overwhelm can become the flashpoints from which our most authentic, resonant work is born. If you're a visionary coach, soulful content creator, purpose-driven founder, or an artist with a mission, you’ve likely felt this paradox. You burn with ideas, passion, and purpose, but that same fire can leave you breathless, second-guessing, and spinning. > You’re not broken. > You're not too much. > You’re not alone. Your anxiety isn’t an obstacle to your creative confidence, it’s a crucial part of the recipe. We’re flipping the script on the myth that you must be “fixed” to be successful. Instead, we uncover how to collaborate with your inner chaos to harness the depth of your emotions to transmute your rawest fears into creative gold. This episode isn’t about avoiding the breakdown moments—it’s about honoring them as the birthplace of your boldest expressions and work. Inside this 20-minute journey, you’ll hear: * Why intense emotions often signal you're on the brink of something creatively extraordinary * How self-doubt is not a weakness but a marker of depth, soul, and real human stakes * A reframing of anxiety as a sacred part of the creative process, not a flaw to fix * How to find unstoppable creative confidence not despite your complexity—but because of it Whether you design, coach, lead, write, teach, or perform—this episode is for anyone who creates from the heart and sometimes feels like they’re drowning in it. This is a love letter to the creatives who feel everything deeply. To the coaches who carry others' transformations in their bones. To the soul-led brands who are here to do more than just grow—but to matter. If you’ve ever asked, What’s wrong with me?—this episode gently and powerfully answers: Nothing. You’re exactly who you need to be to do the work you were born to do. Your brilliance isn’t in spite of your inner fire. It is the fire. Tune in now. 🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts. Aloha, I’m Bobby Ford! Imagine a world where success is measured by creativity, passion, and human impact. That world starts with us! Let’s lead the change. Click HERE [https://bobbyfordstudios.com/] to learn more about the programs and freebies below: ➜ FREE GUIDE / Your Niche On A Whole New Level  ➜ 1ON1 - The Deep Dive Breakthrough Package ➜ WORKSHOPS - SHIFT - Your Impact Revealed ➜ Creative Espresso /  Prompts For Ingenious Souls How To Connect? ➜ LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyfordstudios/] ➜ INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bobbyfordhub/]

Ditch the Head Games! Get To The Heart of Your Brand

Tired of the noise? The endless hustle? The promise of quick fixes that never quite deliver? If you’ve been drowning in a sea of formulas, templates, and tactics that don’t align with the essence of who you are, it’s time for a shift. True success that feels authentic and deeply fulfilling doesn't come from mimicking the latest “best practices” or chasing the ever-elusive dream of perfection. It comes from embracing the core of who you are: your heart, your instincts, your story. So many of us have been conditioned to prioritize our heads over our hearts, to plan every step to the point of paralysis, and to second-guess our every move. The truth is, when we disconnect from our most profound passions and truth to chase someone else's formula, we lose touch with the very thing that makes us irresistible: our authentic selves. What if the key to standing out, creating true impact, and building a meaningful brand isn’t found in overthinking? What if it's found in trusting the raw, messy, real parts of you that are often the most powerful? Imagine a life and business built around your personal Big Why. The things that fuel you. The struggles you’ve overcome. The lessons that have shaped your path. When you tap into your Big Why, everything shifts. You stop chasing perfection and start creating from a place of truth and purpose. Your work becomes magnetic because it's deeply connected to who you truly are. It’s not about abandoning strategy. It’s about infusing it with the rawness of your unique voice, your passions, and the things you care about most. When you align with your heart, your creativity flows, your confidence soars, and your impact deepens. You show up as your full, unapologetic self, and the right people—your people—will feel that energy and be drawn to what you offer. Building a brand from your Big Why doesn’t just build trust, it builds lasting connections. It takes courage to be vulnerable, and step into your power to claim your value. But when you do, it ignites something within you that nothing else can replicate. You stop asking, “How do I fit in?” and start asking, “How do I stand out by being me?” If you’re ready to step into that authentic power, this episode is for you. Get to the heart of your brand, and start building a life and business that truly speaks to your soul and the world. Aloha, I’m Bobby Ford! Imagine a world where success is measured by creativity, passion, and human impact. That world starts with us! Let’s lead the change. Click HERE [https://bobbyfordstudios.com/] to learn more about the programs and freebies below: ➜ FREE GUIDE / Your Niche On A Whole New Level ➜ 1ON1 - The Deep Dive Breakthrough Package ➜ WORKSHOPS - SHIFT - Your Impact Revealed ➜ Creative Espresso /  Prompts For Ingenious Souls How To Connect? ➜ LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyfordstudios/] ➜ INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bobbyfordhub/]

You Were Never Meant To Be Forgettable

Close your eyes for a moment. Picture a memory so vivid, so deeply felt, that it shaped the way you see the world. Maybe it was a moment of undeniable love. Maybe it was a loss that changed you forever. Maybe it was an incredible weekend with your family or the professional accomplishment that most fills you up with pride. These are the moments that define us—the ones we never forget. But what if I told you that you were never meant to be forgettable either? That every imperfect, raw, and unpolished part of your journey—personally, creatively, artistically, professionally—is what makes you unforgettable? In this episode, we explore the profound truth that mastery, impact, and legacy don’t happen despite our imperfections but because of them. Through deeply personal stories—about unexpected love, life-altering mentorship, and moments of audacious truth—we uncover why the most powerful creatives, visionaries, and changemakers lean into the messiness of life rather than shy away from it. Because here’s the thing: You were never meant to conform. You were never meant to fit into someone else’s mold. You were meant to write your own narrative, to carve your own path, to be fully seen—flaws, brilliance, and all. So, what would it mean for you to prioritize passion over perfection? Freedom over compliance? These concepts are crucial for: - An artistic practice - A creative practice - B Corps - Solopreneurs - Wellness coaches, brands, and practitioners - Coaches of all types Let’s talk about it. Because your life, your work, your art—it was never meant to be forgettable. It was meant to leave a mark. Tune in now. Aloha, I’m Bobby Ford! Imagine a world where success is measured by creativity, passion, and human impact. That world starts with us! Let’s lead the change. Click HERE [https://bobbyfordstudios.com/] to learn more about the programs and freebies below: ➜ FREE GUIDE / Your Niche On A Whole New Level  ➜ 1ON1 - The Deep Dive Breakthrough Package ➜ WORKSHOPS - SHIFT - Your Impact Revealed ➜ Creative Espresso /  Prompts For Ingenious Souls How To Connect? ➜ LINKEDIN [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyfordstudios/] ➜ INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/bobbyfordhub/]