In this episode of Imaginary Friends, Andrew and Nigel dive deep into the creative process, exploring the highs and lows of turning ideas into reality. Reflecting on personal milestones, they share stories about resilience, overcoming failure, and finding growth in adversity. From navigating 2020’s challenges to discovering unexpected breakthroughs, this episode celebrates the importance of discipline, community, and maintaining a childlike curiosity in the pursuit of creative endeavors. We hope you enjoy the insights on creativity, collaboration, and the courage to take risks. Be sure to subscribe to Calico Sonder and Imaginary Friends for more stories like this!

Links from the conversation can be found below.

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginaryfriends.show

Timestamps:

02:03 - 2020: Hardship and Growth

03:30 - Taking Risks in Creativity

10:00 - Processing Grief Through Creativity

19:00 - The Power of Listening

29:33 - Adversity and Breakthroughs

33:07 - The Second Mountain

40:34 - Why We Work

50:04 - The Cost of a New Life

56:03 - Inspiration vs. Discipline

01:03:16 - The Amateur’s Approach

01:12:28 - Conscious Creativity

01:22:00 - Outro & Final Thoughts

In episode 002, Andrew and Nigel discuss the core of friendship - how does it form? Where can it go wrong? In what ways should it be nurtured? From showing up in times of need to receiving feedback when we need to be checked, friendship is a vital part of spiritual growth, and it's discussions like this that allow us to look inward towards what makes a great friend.

Links from the conversation can be found below.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginaryfriends.show

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginaryfriends.show

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ELEVATION: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kpNP5G33hYyOocxA3swa6?si=XGfyyeazTvmm7TnFm4XoHg

THE FRIENDSHIP RECESSION: https://www.americansurveycenter.org/newsletter/americas-friendship-recession-is-weakening-civic-life

CARL LUBBE: https://getmorecurious.com

THE 4 AGREEMENTS: https://www.thefouragreements.com

THE STORY BEHIND “WIBBLING RIVALRY”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4wlYs-oOb0c

In episode 001, Andrew and Nigel use their personal experiences to discuss the importance of childhood trauma, navigating the evolving spiritual mind, creating meaningful things in a world of endless content, the bravery behind thinking differently, and much, much more.

Conversations you wish you had with people you wish you knew. Imaginary Friends drops July 29.