What does it take for your imagination to become a reality? Through hard work, perseverance, temperance, pattern interruption, and unbelievably cool projects, today’s guest has found a way to tell stories and bring images to life. Josh Rossi is a commercial and advertising photographer known for his projects turning kids with cancer and disabilities into […]

So much of my life has been found in the stories and mythologies of my favorite musicians. In my early days as a loner kid living in a remote area, I found solace and comfort in the music that transported me to new places. Today as a creative entrepreneur, my life and work continues to […]

What does creativity need in order to thrive? The short answer from today’s guest is the two-pronged approach of deep focus and monotasking, but don’t worry, there’s a lot more that goes into the actual practice of each. Jake Kahana is a designer, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Caveday, “a company founded to maximize productivity for […]

What do you when you have a well-established creative practice and a new idea pops into your head? Do you leave behind what you know in favor of exploring unknown creative worlds or pour your energy into both pursuits? For me, the answer to that question is to do both because neither would exist without […]

How does your brand contribute to a sense of belonging? How will it stand the test of time? These are questions inspiring Dimi Lazarou as he explores the secrets of symbols, language, and stories through brand identity design. From his early fascination of Batman and Atlantis to his interests in game theory and language, Dimi […]

Have you ever wondered who made your clothes? How are they treated? What is the impact of that work on their lives, not to mention the planet? Ethical fashion is answering these questions and more by focusing on the apparel industry’s human side and telling the stories of the people behind the garments. Today’s guest […]

Today’s guest is a shining example of what it means to chase big ideas and leave living legacies early in life: running a non-profit organization, promoting a book, and wrapping up her senior year in high school. Isha Uppalapati is the founder of A Girl’s Frontier, an organization that supports the entrepreneurial aspirations and leadership […]

I absolutely love gear. From cameras and computers to lights and lenses, I am transfixed by the unlimited options available for consumers and professionals alike. My good friend Aaron Hockley, the Tech Photo Guy, recently shared a rant about gear in his fantastic email newsletter. He advocated the need for both gear and skill to […]

Do you want to know why I haven’t adopted customer relationship management software? Today’s guest actually knows the answer and has created a product that eliminates the need to be a perfect data input robot. Jeroen Corthout is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare, an intelligent CRM built for small businesses, agencies, and fast-growing startup companies. […]

In today’s episode of Getting Work To Work, I answer two questions from a listener about how I come up with ideas for my monologue episodes and what some of the obstacles are in the process. I often hear from listeners that they enjoy these monologues because they get to hear my opinion on topics. […]