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In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing creating the creative career you want with Noven Jaisi. We'll chat about spec work, Transcendental Meditation, and the importance of mental health and being emotionally fit.

Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, musician, or creator of any kind, this is the episode for you!

2:05

Working with the Beach Boys. John Stamos, Henry Winkler

- Always excited about music.

- From there

- Most proud work, a video produced for the beach boys

4:35

Working with John Stamos

- Helping John on producing a podcast.

5:55

Noah's storytime

6:29

What jumpstarted Noah's career?

- The Matrix

7:50

Which part of the process that they have the most trouble with?

9:15

Transcendental Meditation and how it has helped Noven

13:50

Which one is Noven's favorite thing to do with all the things that he knows as a creative?

15:20

What aspect of editing gets Noven excited?

17:24

Noven's Book writing process and what his book is about and how it is based on his real-life experiences.

- Importance of mental health and being emotionally fit

- Importance of mental health is being openly discussed now.

22:34

Advice/tips from Noven.

- Social Media key from getting past gatekeepers

- Hard part is giving them something of value.

24:10

- How did Noven got in touch with the Beach Boys

26:45

Income stream

- Having short and long-term contracts.

- Investing in the stock market

- Book

- Multiple income streams

30:40

Wrapping things up / Closing Remarks

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In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing Key elements in making a good puzzle box with Tracy Nichols. We'll discuss standing out in a crowded industry, her favorite podcasts, and the origin story of rock paper scissors.

Whether you're into the world of board games or want to hear from a successful artist, this is the episode for you!

2:00

How did Tracy get into designing board games

- Played a board game and thought she can do better.

3:15

Tracy talks about her own made games and how are they doing.

- The Resistance

- The Craft

An Escape Room type of game.

- Upcoming 3rd series set of series but is written by a different author.

7:38

- Hard part of being a board game creator - Limited types of games, becoming repetitive, catering to casual and hardcore players.

- making a process where Tracy makes sure that the player does not quit.

10:16

- Key elements in making a good board game.

15:28

- What are your favorite games that are similar to your style?

17:08

- the creation that Tracy is most proud of?

- sketching materials to use in her games

19:02

- How does sketching satisfy you creatively from designing games?

- Doing other hobbies to decompress.

- Top podcasts that Tracy listens to.

21:30

- Tracy's folklore-based game

- Stories in the game.

- playing the game, learning folklore from around the world.

- More about Tracy's fave games. (Wise and Otherwise, Finders Seekers)

- How telling history in a different manner makes it more interesting

28:00

TV Show: Turn (Culper Ring)

29:45

Reading the book "Lies my Teacher Told Me."

31:10

How Tracy is making their money/income.

33:55

Tracy's Passion Project

35:09

Storytelling and design tips

- Research, knowing things and their origins.

43:25

The origin of Rock-Paper Scissors

45:55

Closing remarks

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In this episode of the Conversations with Creators podcast, I'm discussing keys to having a long career with Nigel Dick. We'll discuss aspects of Nigel's career, advice for young professionals, and how to maximize your career potential.

Whether you're looking for advice about your career or just want to hear a great podcast, this is the episode for you!

1:10

- Introduction

- Humble beginnings

- From architecture to busking in Paris to a motorcycle messenger in London.

4:15

- First breakthrough in the industry

- started as a producer before directing

- started making short videos with little budgets and bosses liked them more

- Directed Tears for Fears music videos

9:00

Project with Marilyn and spontaneous and hectic it was

- Inspiration comes from desperation

14:20

How many videos were spur of the moment? How many took a lot of planning?

- Doing Celine Dion and Ozzy Osbourne videos in a week

18:15

getting not-so-good projects for the sake of it because it is a good experience.

- Rescuing the project.

- work begets work

20:40

Britney Spear's Music Video

BTS crew distraction

22:40

BTS crew means Music Video going to be good?

27:03

Keys to having a long career

29:52

Directorial work is not always glamorous / Hollywood

- the dirty work they do to be even considered for awards 

33:20

Handling budget / Rates

Luxurious to ridiculous

- What is the Minimum budget and not accept lower than that

40:47

First movie with producer Steve Golin Who won an Oscar for Spotlight (2016)

- asking him to do one shot which Nigel thought was ridiculous.

- Compromises in filmmaking, creating suspension of disbelief

- Creativity is at its highest in desperate times

- Nigel talking about an interview with Japanese director Akira Kurosawa

- Goodfellas

- Full Metal Jacket

- Places that was made to be a different place

48:33

Difference of documentary and a music video, processing-wise.

- Talked about the scrapped Don Quixote film.

54:15

Favorite Artist Story

- Celine Dion making him comfortable

- Cher saying to him to let her know what she needs to do.

59:38

"The gift that I was given was that I was given an opportunity with all these extraordinary people."

- Nigel Dick

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They call us filmmakers, artists, musicians, the people who get shit done.

Why? Because we are creators.

In this podcast we dive into the who, what, how, and why with creators of all types. Find out what their process looks like, how they make their money, and what lessons they have learned along the way.

This is Conversations with Creators

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