Quest For The Self Is The Journey Of Art | Nidhi Mariam Jacob | Creative Spark-plug | EP-52

Creative Fundamentals and Enterprise Vision W/ Karunesh Vir Vohra | Creative Spark-plug | EP-53

What does it really take to survive as a creative professional?In this episode of Creative Spark Plug, we speak with Karunesh Vir Vohra, a fashion and retail expert who has worked across design, branding, strategy, consulting, and entrepreneurship for more than 30 years.He shares:•⁠ ⁠how he went from selling chicken feed to working in fashion,•⁠ ⁠why most creative people fail financially,•⁠ ⁠how brands actually think,•⁠ ⁠why design is not just art,•⁠ ⁠why strategy matters more than talent,•⁠ ⁠how he built and shut down his own design company,•⁠ ⁠and what young creatives must learn to survive in the age of AI.This conversation is honest, practical, emotional, and full of real lessons for designers, founders, artists, and anyone trying to build a meaningful creative career.If you are struggling between creativity and making money, this episode is for you.

Quest For The Self Is The Journey Of Art | Nidhi Mariam Jacob | Creative Spark-plug | EP-52

What does it take to become a successful artist?In this episode of Creative Spark Plug, artist Nidhi Mariam Jacob shares her journey from studying medicine to becoming one of India’s most recognizable contemporary botanical artists.She talks about:•⁠ ⁠Choosing creativity over a conventional career•⁠ ⁠Rebuilding life after divorce•⁠ ⁠Raising two children while making art•⁠ ⁠Becoming financially independent•⁠ ⁠Finding a unique artistic style•⁠ ⁠The role of nature in healing•⁠ ⁠How to stay true to your work in the age of AIThis conversation is for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a life around what they truly love.

Life with an Active Internal Compass! Virendra Kumar Girdhar | Creative Spark-plug | EP- 51

A real conversation with architect Virendra Kumar Girdhar. He shares his life journey from studying architecture in India to working in the USA and coming back to build his own practice. In this episode, you will learn: Why following your values matters more than money The truth about working abroad vs IndiaWhy creativity is dying today How architects and designers should think This episode is for students, creatives, and anyone trying to build a meaningful career. Watch till the end if you want honest advice that most people won’t tell you.

At the intersection of Right brain, left brain and the heart! ft. Surender Gnanaolivu | EP-50

This episode is about life, creativity, and finding your path. Surender Gnanaolivu shares how he went from the Indian Air Force to building a creative career — without a design background. He talks about: * Why discipline is more important than talent * How creativity is NOT just art * Why most people misunderstand success * How to build confidence, courage, and purpose If you feel confused about your career or future, this episode will help you think clearly.

Branding Yourself As You Go- Kieth Pillow | EP-49

In this episode of Creative Spark Plug, we talk to Keith Pillow, founder of a global design studio working across architecture, interiors, product and branding. He didn’t follow a traditional path. He didn’t even become a licensed architect. He designs for YOUR story. Keith tells us about the ingredients that form the basis of his creative fundamentals. We discuss his process, his milestones, his collaborations and how these add up to bring him to India.