Upgrading Recess to Maximize the Power of Play | Phasha Spencer

Perfume, Playfulness, and the Creative Process | Russell Weiss

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My Own Definition of Play | Michael Mirza

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Six Takes on Play from a Summer Camp for Grown-Ups | Camp Rewind

Camp Rewind* convened on August 22-25, 2025, at the Oregon Outdoor Education Center, near Salem. Learn more about Camp Rewind: https://www.summercamprewind.com [https://www.summercamprewind.com] *Not to be confused with another event with the same name, that happened the same weekend, and had a similar focus, in British Columbia. Camp Rewind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summercamprewind [https://www.instagram.com/summercamprewind]

Upgrading Recess to Maximize the Power of Play | Phasha Spencer

Phasha Spencer is the Executive Director of Playworks Illinois, which is part of the national Playworks organization that "helps schools and youth programs create recess and play environments where every child can join in." The company is built around play because... “play teaches us to be human. In fact, societies depend on our ability to ‘play well together.’ Through play, children discover the joy of physical activity. They learn the social and emotional skills they will use in the classroom, in the workplace, and in life.” Read more about Playworks’ philosophy: https://www.playworks.org/about/why-play [https://www.playworks.org/about/why-play] DONATE to support Playworks: https://donate.playworks.org [https://donate.playworks.org] Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphasha [https://www.instagram.com/iamphasha] https://www.instagram.com/playworksil [https://www.instagram.com/playworksil] https://www.instagram.com/playworksrecess [https://www.instagram.com/playworksrecess] https://www.instagram.com/defineplay [https://www.instagram.com/defineplay] Hosted and filmed by Michael Mirza, with mobile gear contributed by Austin Corbett. Edited by Roberto Flores.

How to Make an Album (from a Porta-Potty) | Micah Boyce & Chase Carson of White Lucy

White Lucy is a Chicago-based band that blends RnB, soul, jazz, indie rock, and hip-hop. Chase Carson, co-owner of Black Cat Scaffolding, plays guitar and writes melodies, and Micah Boyce, a senior manager at Magnit, writes lyrics and sings. "The Paradise" was released on August 15, 2025 by Shuga Records. Learn more about the album and buy a copy of the vinyl record: https://whitelucymusic.bandcamp.com/merch [https://whitelucymusic.bandcamp.com/merch] Follow White Lucy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitelucymusic [https://www.instagram.com/whitelucymusic] Hosted and filmed by Michael Mirza, with mobile gear contributed by Austin Corbett. Edited by Roberto Flores. Learn more about Define Play: https://www.defineplay.com [https://www.defineplay.com] https://www.instagram.com/defineplay [https://www.instagram.com/defineplay] https://www.tiktok.com/@defineplay.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@defineplay.pod] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574922688823 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574922688823] https://www.linkedin.com/company/define-play [https://www.linkedin.com/company/define-play] #podcast #howitsmade #behindthescenes #makingmusic #musicproduction #selfreleased #creativityhacks #creativitytips #playfulness #playfulpeople #workandplay #philosophy #aperspectiveofjoy #intentionalliving #liveauthentic