Mindful Creative with Radim Malinic

Kerry Laster, a creative director from Georgia, shares his journey from discovering creativity through Gordon Parks' documentary to leading creative teams. He discusses the importance of authenticity in creative work, finding inspiration through personal curation, and applying sports team mentality to creative leadership. Kerry emphasizes the value of quiet spaces for ideation and the need for vulnerability in the creative industry. His approach combines Southern storytelling traditions with modern creative direction, bringing authenticity to every project. Drawing from his background in journalism and early exposure to creative disciplines, Kerry advocates for a holistic approach to creativity that values truth over trends. Key Takeaways: • True creativity starts with finding the core truth of what you're trying to communicate • Creating quiet spaces for ideation is essential before seeking external inspiration • Personal curation of inspiration helps maintain creative focus and authentic vision • Leadership in creative fields requires ego-free collaboration and individual motivation • Embracing failure and vulnerability is crucial for creative growth • Sports team mentality can effectively translate to creative leadership • Movie theaters provide valuable mental space for creative recharge • Success comes from showing up daily and improving incrementally • Authenticity matters more than technical perfection in creative work • The creative journey requires both solitude for ideation and collaboration for execution Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc [https://amzn.to/4biTwFc] Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook [https://geni.us/free-audiobook] Signed books https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ [https://luxcoffee.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title.    Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead.  These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes. Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc [https://amzn.to/4biTwFc] Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook [https://geni.us/free-audiobook] Signed books https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ [https://luxcoffee.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

"If you're not curious and embracing change, the world will start to change around you. People often are afraid of change. It's a scary thing." - Simon Dixon  In this revealing conversation, Simon Dixon, co-founder of Dixon Baxi [https://www.dixonbaxi.com], discusses his 24-year journey building one of the world's leading branding agencies. He shares insights about creative confidence, managing change, and maintaining authenticity in an increasingly noisy design industry.  Dixon reveals his approach to leadership, learning, and staying relevant while working with global brands like Netflix and AC Milan. With refreshing honesty, he discusses the evolution from being a self-described "self-obsessed" young designer to becoming a leader who understands the value of collaboration and mentorship.  His perspective on balancing creative excellence with business acumen offers valuable insights for both emerging and established designers. Key Takeaways: * True creative confidence comes from understanding your right to create, rather than seeking external validation * Change and adaptability are essential for long-term success in creative industries * Focus on building systems and creative engines that can adapt to future needs rather than following trends * Reading about behavioral science, physics, and human condition can make you a better creative than just studying design * Success comes from understanding fundamental problems rather than just solving surface-level briefs * Creating time to think and process information is crucial for creative leadership * The design industry requires balancing commercial success with authentic creative expression * Professional growth often means learning skills beyond pure creativity, like finance and people management * Negative feedback often comes from a small but vocal minority - focus on the actual users of your work * Building a lasting creative business requires clear values and the courage to stay true to them Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc [https://amzn.to/4biTwFc] Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook [https://geni.us/free-audiobook] Signed books https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ [https://luxcoffee.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title.    Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead.  These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes. Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc [https://amzn.to/4biTwFc] Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook [https://geni.us/free-audiobook] Signed books https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ [https://luxcoffee.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

A deeply personal conversation exploring Amanda Mocci's journey from childhood artist to successful brand identity designer and illustrator. She discusses how her late brother's influence shaped her cosmic inspiration, managing ADHD as a strength, and finding balance between commercial work and personal art. The episode delves into the importance of embracing imperfection and allowing creative evolution to happen naturally. Her story demonstrates how personal challenges and loss can transform into sources of artistic inspiration and professional growth. Key Takeaways: * Early struggles with ADHD led to creative strengths * Art became a healing outlet after losing her brother * Self-taught portraiture through dedication and practice * Music, particularly unpredictable compositions, fuels creative process * Failure in business attempts led to growth and eventual success * Balance between commercial design and personal art is crucial * Creative confidence comes from mastery and passion * Embraces "stationary feeling" as necessary for growth * Values storytelling in both branding and illustration * Maintains flexible goals rather than rigid plans Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFc [https://amzn.to/4biTwFc] Free audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobook [https://geni.us/free-audiobook] Signed books https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] Lux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ [https://luxcoffee.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 15% off) November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk [https://novemberuniverse.co.uk/] (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)