Chaos and Creativity

Photographer, Director, and Founder Caydie McCumber is here for a candid conversation about how her art is deeply influenced by the things that frighten her. In this episode, Caydie opens up about confronting fear through creativity and how embracing vulnerability shapes her work. She also shares the story behind Creative Supper Club—a unique space where diners can leave their egos at the door and connect over meaningful meals, surrounded by kindred creative spirits. In a world where affectation often runs rampant, Caydie has created a sanctuary for authentic, inspiring conversations. 

Last week, Hannah Soto, founder of Grey House Productions, and Lou Lesko talked about The Future of Virtual Production: the two distinct meanings of virtual production, what you need to know about them, and how they are going to change your future as a creative professional.

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More info:

Grey House Productions  (https://www.greyhouseproductions.com​)
BlinkBid (https://www.blinkbid.com​)

Watch the webinar here.

Happy New Year!

We took the rest of 2020 off to rest, digest and figure out how to move forward with a podcast about being creative for a living during a time when half the world is stuck at home.

In this episode Lou + Kimi talk about their personal experiences with pandemic-related creative blocks, and how they've both made progress.

Kimi explains how she uses the following productivity hacks to be creative rather than productive:

• Monday Hour 1
• The Pomodoro Method
• Time Boundaries

In 2021  expect more tips, tricks and musings from your favorite creative duo.

Oh, and make sure to check out our new website, www.chaosandcreativity.com.

In the inaugural episode of Chaos and Creativity Season 3, Lou tackles the tough (and often taboo) subject of pricing yourself as a photographer. 

He discusses why  there are no rules on pricing your photographic skills and how this offers a distinct opportunity to advance to your career. 

This is a great look at the photography industry + assigning worth to your work. A must-listen for aspiring and working photographers alike.

On this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Lou hosts top producers Elise Connett and Philip Pavliger to unpack the production industry’s response to COVID-19 measures in the workplace. They discuss how to manage risk, keep people safe, and deal with uncharted territory. Listen in to hear how the production realm is moving forward with care for both people and projects. 

On this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou discuss boredom as fuel for the creative process. They explore the different stages of boredom, as well as productivity, routine, and innovation as ways to cope with quarantine. Listen in to hear about how the last several weeks of confusion and dis-order can be the perfect storm for creativity to strike.

Article on Teen Creativity and Rebellion: 
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/quarantine-creative-teenagers-genz-coronavirus-covid19-technology/

Lisa Grossman is the founder of The Connection Cure, a nomadic project that seeks to understand human connection. Three years ago, she packed up her Brooklyn apartment and set off on a cross-country road trip to destigmatize loneliness. On this episode of Chaos + Creativity, Lisa talks to Kimi about how micro moments of connection with both friends and strangers can change a person’s life. Lisa’s Connection Cure workshops offer a place for honest conversations about love, radical change, truth, and meaningful relationships.

https://www.theconnectioncure.com
https://www.theconnectioncure.com/about-lisa/

In this episode of Chaos + Creativity, Kimi and Lou invite musician Katharine Blake to the microphone. Blake, founder of the bands Miranda Sex Garden and the Mediæval Bæbes, talks about her journey from classical musician to goth music icon to creator and arranger of film soundtracks. Her unique ethereal sound is both haunting and captivating, inspired in part by what Katharine describes as the “psychedelic vein.” She spoke to C + C from Scotland where she’s sheltering-in-place with her partner and daughters.

https://katharineblake.bandcamp.com

https://www.mediaevalbaebes.com

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou discuss how COVID-19 affects the creative industry. They cover how to adapt to the new world, where to find optimism, and the importance of the arts, especially during this time.

https://www.voguebusiness.com/companies/communicating-under-covid-19-coronavirus-china-e-commerce-advertising-livestream

https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultalbot/2020/03/19/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-impacts-marketing-strategy/#451808964dc2

https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/22/21190018/att-wifi-broadband-mobile-coronavirus-ceo-randal-stephenson-data-cap-surge

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/technology/coronavirus-how-to-live-online.html

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou chat with Jeff Burkhart, author of Twenty Years Behind Bars, about his life as a bartender and writer. Tune in to hear Jeff's take on how to keep creativity going, the evolution of his career, and his idea of the perfect drink.

Jeff's website: https://jeffburkhart.net

Books: https://jeffburkhart.net/books/