Grind and Flow

Mark Mothersbaugh on the Power of Kindness and Collaboration

What does #geniusAF MARK MOTHERSBAUGH do to stay centered and inspired? The prolific film composer and Devo co-founder reveals the helpful daily practice he’s maintained for half a century. Mark also shares tales of Wes Anderson and how our “deficits” can lead to transformative super powers.

Museums Make Us Better: Rethinking the Role of Art In Our Lives (Atlanta’s High Museum of Art)

Andrew Westover, PhD of Atlanta’s High Museum serves up inspiring ways he and his colleagues are evolving — and preserving — the role of art museums in our civic and personal lives as "a place for you to be."

Life Lessons from Springsteen's “Nebraska” (Author Warren Zanes)

Biographer Warren Zanes unpacks one of rock and roll’s greatest WTF moments – Bruce Springsteen’s release of the seminal “Nebraska” album. It was shaggy! Imperfect! A work totally alien to our current, carefully-curated social  media culture. Zanes book on the album is the basis for a new motion picture "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere." Warren also shares valuable lessons from his other legendary subjects, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks.

Amanda Shires on The Art of Living

“Just existing can be hard, Maybe living is an art…” Amanda Shires sings on her new album, “Nobody’s Girl.” This collection of songs is at once triumphant and raw, documenting the aftermath of a very public divorce. So how’s she holding up? Amanda talks frankly about her current state, the benefits of night gardening, and the personal impact of songwriting legends like John Prine and Billy Joe Shaver.

Suzanne Vega on Caregiving and Miracles of Creation

How does singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega conquer creative dry spells? (Hint: Form is your friend!) Also - caregiving in a time of widespread crisis and how it informed her acclaimed new album, "Flying With Angels." PLUS! Her inside scoop on a legendary career. #caregiving #songwriting #selfcare