Nir Bashan is a ground-breaking author for the first-ever, officially published business book on creativity. Nir's expertise comes from a long history of experiences in business, from working in Hollywood in the movie business, to music production in hip-hop. Throughout his time, he took notes on those he admired, as well as the traits they possessed. He noted one key characteristic amongst the most successful of them all... creativity.

Nir shares journey with us, exploring his failures and celebrating his successes, while offering a unique perspective on how connecting with your inner child and the creativity within can help you and your organization win in the marketplace. 

His book is out now for pre-order and will be released on August 4th, 2020.  

For more on Nir and his book please visit:

http://thecreatormindset.com/

https://www.nirbashan.com/

Pre-order on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Creator-Mindset-Secrets-Innovation-Sustainability-ebook-dp-B07ZG1M5KK/dp/B07ZG1M5KK/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1593006548

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anderson Campbell, a learning and development consultant with a background as a college professor in higher education. He holds a doctorate in Leadership and Global Perspectives, a Master of Arts in practical theology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater.

He’s a masterful storyteller and we dive deeply into thought-provoking discussions about how White American Christians have contributed to the issues of racism, opportunities for knowledge growth, and how the Christian community can assist in helping heal our nation moving forward.

Both his background and his philosophies are amazing and he is truly living a life that is Off the Curriculum.

To find Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anderson-campbell/

Anderson's Book Recommendations:

- Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America by Christian Smith and Michael O Emerson 

- The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church's Complicity in Racism by Jemar Tisby

- The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone

In Part 2 of this OTC Special Edition covering racism in America, DeLeon Rich discusses current events, including the George Floyd incident, as well as the cultural differences he has experienced in comparison to living in the US and in Europe. DeLeon offers a unique insight into how the USA can understand the current problems of systemic racism, how we may accept them, and what we can do to move forward. 

With global attention directed towards the USA, sparked by the unfortunate and unnecessary death of George Floyd, stories of prejudice and discrimination are coming to light. Hopefully, these voices will be heard and changes will be made, directing our future towards treating others respectfully and equally, regardless of the color of our skin.

One such story is DeLeon Rich, a combat veteran and Army Officer who served a country that he has chosen to not return. As many celebrities and individuals have outspokenly stated that they would leave the US if changes do not occur, DeLeon did just that. In Part 1 of this Special Edition, 2 part episode of OTC, DeLeon discusses his past, growing up in inner-city Baltimore, his encounters with police, and the influence of his caring and protective mother. 

Bryn is a rising star in the field of microbiology and shares her extensive knowledge on viruses and microbes, particularly with SARS-Cov-2 and COVID-19 in Episode 2 of Off the Curriculum! She discusses the beginning of her passion for science and how she persevered to obtain the knowledge she has today. Her explanations show that she has no issues going Off the Curriculum to uncover the most intricate details of the coronavirus and how it has impacted our world today. Come along with our exploration through the land of microbiology while we go Off the Curriculum with Bryn Tolchinsky!

Tyler is one of the most interesting people I have ever met! I'm sure excited to give him an opportunity to share his story and his philosophies with others. He has such amazing insight, but it didn't come easy. Tyler had not just one... not two... but THREE near-death experiences. He discusses one event and how it has led to a drastic change in how he lives. His insight into diet, exercise, living alcohol-free, and being connected and impactful to others is truly inspiring. He is a great example of living a life off the curriculum.

Welcome to Off the Curriculum!  This short introduction is a brief description of why I chose the OTC name and a bit of who I am and where I want to go with the podcast. Please feel free to comment and follow along on my podcast adventure!