Andrew Culture's Positivity Podcast

By Andrew Laws

In this positive podcast positivity geek, musician and creative crusader Andrew Culture celebrates people who have embraced positivity to make the world a better place. Some guests have had an impact ... more

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August 14, 2020 James Kindred on boring education, charging into creativity and brewing brilliant beers
When I was at school I dreamed of working in the creative industries but it seemed like an impossible dream. The school careers department make it clear that without GCSEs, A-Levels and a University Degree I didn't stand a chance. The careers department was wrong.

In this episode of my podcast I am joined by James Kindred, who (like my previous guest Mark Aaron) did not excel at school in the traditional sense. In this fascinating conversation James talks us through how his total ambivalence around learning morphed into a passionate hunger for knowledge that has kept his creativity focussed for many years.

We also tackle the sometimes difficult topic of struggling with academia and finding our own path in life, against an unhelpful backdrop of developmental conformity.

We talk about the things James learned as a freelancer, working in a creativity agency, starting his own creativity agency, launching an Internet 'startup' and getting into the world of commercial brewing.

No matter how old or young you are, if you yearn for a career in the creative industries but don't know where to start, then this episode will hopefully help you, and give you hope.

More information

Internet Marketing for Humans episode on 'making mistakes' (featuring James Kindred)
https://andrewlaws.com/podcast/the-importance-of-making-mistakes/
Inn Style
https://www.innstyle.co.uk/
Fork
https://fork.uk.net/

Big Drop Brewing Company
https://www.bigdropbrew.com/

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August 13, 2020 Mark Aaron on jumping off the designer gravy train and saving BBC 6Music
Are designers born or made? At what age do creative people realise they need to express themselves in ways that might not fit in with conventional academia? How do television companies decide how a production will look? How can creatives break free from corporate constraints and build a portfolio career?

In this episode of my podcast I chat with the creative force that is Mark Aaron. Graphic designer, director, film score composer and genial raconteur. Mark has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and played a part in the 'save 6Music campaign' fo 2010.

In this episode Mark Aaron is open, honest and engaging. If you're wishing you worked in the creative industries, but don't know how to 'break in' Mark is going to share his tale. He explains how he left school with nothing and created an epic career doing the thing he loves most - creating.

Find out more about Mark using the site links below:
http://markaaron.co.uk/ (freelancing portfolio)
http://www.markaaron.com/ (fine arts)
http://www.thefensea.com/ (film work)
https://www.facebook.com/hauntedhotelproject (a film Mark scored)
http://www.carvedbyglaciers.com/ (Mark's 3D design, animation and music)

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August 11, 2020 John Ridealgh on finding your path and creating your own dream job
Some people know exactly what they want do when they 'grow up' from a very young age. Others find their calling via a slightly more meandering path. I'm not sure either way is correct, or holds more merit that the other. What's probably more important than 'when' inspiration strikes is how you respond when it does strike you.

In this episode of 'Andrew Culture's Podcast' I chat with John Ridealgh of Humber Doucy Brewing Company about inspiration, changing direction and creating your own dream job. I also find out why John called his company 'Humber Doucy Brewing Company' when it is based miles away from Humber Doucy Lane (in Ipswich).

Find out more about the Humber Doucy Brewing Company at https://humberdoucybrew.co/
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August 07, 2020 Gareth Patch on quitting school, soul-stifling jobs and breaking into the music industry
Like a lot of people Gareth Patch left school (quit to be more precise) and found himself in a job he didn't really choose. Unlike a lot of people Gareth decided to make a big decision. He decided to leave a job he never really wanted to pursue a career in the music industry.

Gareth is a professional musician, composer, podcast producer and sound engineer. He has built a brilliant 'portfolio career' focussed on making a living from his passion for creating, producing and facilitating music.

In this episode of Andrew Culture's podcast I have the enormous pleasure of speaking to my dear friend, musical mentor and bandmate Gareth Patch. We explore brave decisions, mitigating risk and following your heart to create a career you really love.

Find out more about Gareth Patch at https://semi-echo.co.uk/

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53min
August 06, 2020 Avi Kniznik on brave decisions and following your passions
Few people I've met sum up the spirit of adventure and risk taking quite like Avi Kniznik. I've know Avi for many years and seen him tackle adversity and chew challenges with a hunger that is as rare as it is inspiring. Born in Toronto (Canada) into a large family Avi had what could charitably called a 'lively' childhood that, by his own admission, probably gave his loving and supporting parents 'all their grey hairs'.

After being kicked out of school Avi faced one of the first big challenges of his life - what should he do next. The decision Avi made at that age formed the start of a portentous template that would guide him for the rest of his life.

In this episode of 'Andrew Culture's Podcast' I have the great pleasure of interviewing a good friend of mine about making brave decisions, taking wild chances and reverting to long-running passions for inspiration when the time for change is thrust upon us.

Dear listeners, I present to you Avi Kniznik.

Find out more about Avi's wedding photography at https://www.akexpressions.com/
Find out more about Avi's bagels at https://www.facebook.com/BagelorBeigel/
Find out more about Andrew Culture's podcast (and listen to more episodes) at https://andrewculture.com/podcast/
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July 31, 2020 The obligatory introductory first episode
Like a lot of podcast hosts I'm a bit excitable about creating something brand new. But unlike 'some' podcasters I don't want to use my podcast as as a vehicle for talking about myself. So for this inaugural episode I'm going to tell you a bit about myself and why I've started this podcast, then I'm going to do my best to just shut my pie hole with regards to talking about myself. So there you go, get stuck in!

P.S If you really do what to what else I get up to in live take a peek at andrewculture.com
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FAQs about Andrew Culture's Positivity Podcast:

How many episodes does Andrew Culture's Positivity Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.