Chaos and Creativity

Chaos and Creativity

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Chaos and Creativity episodes

  • The Productivity Myth

    Is being productive, actually productive? Does more equal more?

    Kimi and Lou discuss the ins and outs of the productivity myth, and what actually feels productive vs. what society tells us IS productive.

    27 min
  • Dangers of Feeding The Machine

    On the surface, YouTube and other social media channels appear to be an extraordinary opportunity for artists with entrepreneurial ambition. What are the hidden costs of keeping up with the tacit demands of the algorithmic engines that run social media? 

    In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss the pitfalls of social media and living in the age of content.



    18 min
  • Self-Health for the Creative Person

    DISCLAIMER: This episode was actually recorded before  Dangers of Feeding the Machine, but due to an upload error is getting uploaded just now. Yay technology:).

    In this episode, Lou and Kimi discuss the importance of self-care, especially for those who freelance and own small businesses.

    20 min
  • The Art of the Meeting

    Ever walk into a meeting and feel like you're super unprepared? In this episode Kimi and Lou discuss the art of the meeting and the perfect pitch.


    26 min
  • Kill Your Darlings
    Kimi and Lou wrap up Season 1 of Chaos & Creativity by talking about the pitfalls and mistakes they made in the first season, and how they want to improve in Season 2.
    15 min
  • When Do You Pull The Plug
    In this episode Kimi and Lou talk about when to pull the plug on your own work. The evolution of creative skills. And why oh why are some your first attempts at an art-form better than your sophomore efforts after you start learning technique.
    27 min
  • Breaking the Habit Update!

    Kimi and Lou fill each other in on the progress they've made with breaking their bad habits. Here are some tools Kimi used to try and break her social media addiction: 

    Books:

    • How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life (Catherine Price)
    • Bored and Brilliant (Manoush Zomorodi)

      • Articles:

      This article from Tristan Harris: 

      http://www.tristanharris.com/2016/01/distracted-in-2016-welcome-to-mindfulness-bootcamp-for-your-iphone/

      And the Moment app to track how much to use your phone.

       

      Lou recommeds the book, The Shallows, by Nicholas Carr.

      19 min
    • Breaking The Habit
      In this episode Kimi and Lou discuss some of their bad habits, and come up with a plan to break them.

      Kimi decides to try and face her social media addiction head on, using techniques from author Catherine Price, and app philosopher Tristan Harris.

      Lou vows to spend less time reading useless content and getting rid of digital distraction.
      Check back in two weeks to see how this little experiment goes and how well our two heroes fare in their quest to slay their bad habit.

      12 min
    • Budgeting is Sexy
      In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss finances, budgeting, and some of their past financial mishaps.

      Here are some of the apps Kimi uses to maintain her finances:

      www.creditkarma.com

      www.mint.com

      www.acorns.com

      21 min

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    Musician Kimi Recor and writer/director Lou Lesko bring you conversations with the outliers and outlaws of the creative industries.


    Twice a month Kimi and Lou discuss…