How do you use fear to your advantage instead of letting it control your decisions? I’ve been thinking a lot about fear as I work on a variety of creative projects that are pushing me through and beyond my comfort zone. I’ve wanted all of these growth opportunities, but it seems they come with a […]

It doesn’t matter who I talk to or how long they’ve been at this creative life. The conversation inevitably comes around to the question: “How do I do what is right?” On the surface, it’s a good and Internet-searchable question. You can find an unlimited number of blog posts, articles, opinions, and books for every […]

What is your vision against chaos? How are you growing stronger in your creative pursuits? How do you dive deep into the darkness without getting wrecked? Three questions I’ve been thinking a lot about the past few weeks. While I’ve actively tried to answer them, I couldn’t quite translate my emotions into adequate answers. Then […]

I think a lot about process. What are the steps I need to follow from start to finish in order to get the best quality creative product? What needs to be added, changed, or eliminated? How can I be more productive, efficient, and profitable? All great questions a business owner must ask, but somewhere deep […]

When you are standing before a project, how do you face the creative unknown? Do you try to figure out everything you’ll possibly need to know throughout the entire project including every way the project won’t work? Or perhaps you rely on your experience, personality, and creative and business processes to guide the way? Regardless […]

It was a great conversation; full of insight and honesty leading to the inevitable question, “How do I succeed?” My response was swift and immediate, “You just lack discipline.” It’s funny when you say something to someone else, thinking that it’s for them, but really it’s meant for you. I’m not saying I lack discipline, […]

In all of the excitement and positivity surrounding a brand new year and decade, I found myself sick, tired, and frustrated. As I spent time reflecting on the journey to today, I realized something important: I’m mid-career, middle aged, second act, middle of the story. It’s awkward as hell as I struggle with the transition […]

What does it take to rehab and rebuild your career? Whether you are stuck or think it’s impossible to do new things, Kanika Tolver has insight and knowledge on how to both rebuild your personal brand and change the way you think about your career. Kanika is a career coach, consultant, author, and technologist who […]

As we enter into a new year and decade, I want to share my overarching theme for 2020: Be More Human. Inspired by stories, documentaries, conversations, and relationships, I want to go deeper into what it means to bring our humanity to our creative professions. I no longer want to be quiet in what matters […]

Have you ever wondered where ideas come from? More than that, have you ever considered how to capture them and convert them for use in your creative projects? Inspired by David Lynch’s MasterClass on creativity and filmmaking, I wanted to share one of his concepts about the flow of ideas. We are surrounded with infinite […]