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/

In this special mini-episode, Kimi and Lou discuss Kimi's venture into the "Minimalist Challenge" and the very real feeling of consumer burnout.

If you want to learn more about this challenge visit www.theminimalists.com.

In this episode, Lou interviews director of photography Jaron Presant. The two talk about the process of transforming a script into a movie, the future of cinematography, and how it feels to get "the shot."

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Lou interviews Joone- formerly of Digital Playground.

Listen as the two discuss the creativity behind porn, and how the evolution of the internet changed the business model forever.

In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss their wellness and brand new format. Listen in to hear thoughts on the Dr. Junger’s book, Clean, as well as Kimi’s strange obsession with office supplies.

Kimi returns from her journey to Europe just as Lou leaves for his.

Listen to find out more about why Kimi didn't really like Iceland, what it feels like to return to your childhood home after 17 years, and more on this episode of Chaos and Creativity.