Rebel, Reject, Create

Rebel, Reject, Create

By David ChislettBusiness
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Rebel, Reject, Create episodes

  • AI isn’t the enemy — mediocrity is

    In this episode of Rebel, Reject, Create, I sit down with Liora Kern, communication strategist, brand builder, and founderof The Think Room, to explore what it really means to stay visible, credible, and human in the AI era.


    From fighting the “tsunami of sameness” to rediscovering an organization’s soul, Liora shares how she helps clients uncover their unique DNA (their “why”) before scaling content with AI.


    She explains how clarity of purpose fuels authentic communication, why confidence grows from meaning, and how creativity blossoms when we stop chasing otherpeople’s dreams.


    Expect a conversation that blends branding, psychology, anddeep humanity — a reminder that in a world of automation, your most valuable technology is still you.


    Tune in to learn how to:

    • Find and articulate yourauthentic “why.”

    • Use AI as a creative partner, not a copy machine.

    • Transform insecurity into confidence through purpose.

    • Build organizations that sound — and feel — truly human.

    Find out more about Liora Kern here: https://www.thethinkroom.eu

    Find out more about David Chislett here: https://davidchislett.com

    21 min
  • If You're Not Creative in Business, You've Fallen Behind

    In this episode of Rebel, Reject, Create, host Dave talks with Jan Joubert, London-based tech entrepreneur and founder of Rainmaker Solutions. We discuss the powerful intersection of creativity, courage, and leadership in business.From the realities of startup life to the pitfalls of corporate complacency, Jan unpacks why creativity isn’t optional but essential. He shares insights on how fear of failure kills innovation, how to build cultures that reward experimentation, and why the best leaders are the ones who listen to their teams.Expect some pretty brutal observations, stories from the entrepreneurial frontlines, and a reminder that creativity doesn’t just take imagination — it takes discipline.A must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone trying to stay relevant in a world moving at light speed.

    For more about Rainmaker Solutions, visit:

    https://rainmaker.solutions/

    For more about David chislett, visit:https://davidchislett.com

    21 min
  • Lisa van Wyk: Original vs Synthetic Content. AI and Creativity

    This episode’s guest is Lisa Van Wyk.
    For the past decade and a bit she’s been leading storytelling, communication and content strategy and creative campaigning for international human rights and relief NGOs and non-profits.
    She specializes in developing ethical, creative and relevant communications in diverse (and sometimes dangerous or difficult) cultural and social/economic contexts.
    This has included written story across digital and offline spaces, documentary filmmaking, photographic exhibitions, radio and community theatre.
    Sh has also worked as a trainer in the fields of storytelling , media and information literacy and digital safety, facilitating courses and workshops with activist and non-profit organisations, educators and community organisers across Africa, Asia and LAC.
    And lastly, Lisa has also spoken at conferences organised by UNESCO and MIT, discussing the ways AI might affect the way we use, think about and relate to original and synthetic content.
    Projects:
    At the moment she is leading communications for two global campaigns, leading AI transformation discussions with the organisation, and developing and facilitating courses about AI and ethics for UNESCO, and looking to extend this training into education, activist and creative spaces
    Find Lisa online:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-van-wyk/

    21 min
  • Sean Hayes: AI Creative Surprise

    My guest for this episode is Sean Hayes.
    After an award-winning career in advertising spanning 40 years and 5 countries, Sean has been promoted to a stay-at-home remote worker where his duties include – in between writing conceptual copy for clients - collecting Amazon deliveries for wife and kids and being the official ‘door opener/closer’ for the family cat called O’Brien.
    Living the dream.
    Find Sean online:
    https://www.youtube.com/@seanhayes7803
    https://x.com/Seanski50. https://www.instagram.com/sean_hayes_photography/

    23 min
  • Fiona Passantino: Your AI Brain

    This episode's guest is Fiona Passantino, a speaker, trainer and coach, helping to empower working Humans with AI integration and strategy. The aim is to maximize communication and connection, engagement and creativity and bring joy and inspiration into the workplace.

    She is a passionate content producer, and the UK Business Book Award-winning author of the "Comic Books for Executives" series and host of the podcast “Working Humans”. Her latest book is “AI-Powered”.
    Fiona is a lifelong creative storyteller who made a long career in corporate communications and HR. She worked for some of the largest and most complex international organisations in Europe, and after attaining a business masters with an AI concentration, Fiona went out on her own to write and create full time.
    She is now a rising star in the AI-Human inspirational space, headlining events for the European Commission and large corporates. Fiona’s hobby and high-intensity training house is performing standup comedy with an AI twist.
    Find Fiona online:
    BLOG
    https://www.working-humans.com/blog
    BOOKS
    https://www.working-humans.com/comic-books/
    APPLE PODCAST
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-covid-leadership-advice/id1671623545
    WEBSITE
    https://www.working-humans.com/
    LINKED IN
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionapassantino/
    TWITTER
    https://twitter.com/fionapass
    YOUTUBE
    https://www.youtube.com/@fionapass

    23 min
  • Nicky Clarke: Extending Creativity with AI

    This episode's guest is Nicky P Clarke, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience in regulated ecosystems, blending strategic management consulting with a focus on purpose-driven portfolio management and innovative thought leadership.

    They have architected platforms serving millions of users and led critical turnarounds during the 2008 financial crisis at Deloitte. With a unique approach combining systems thinking, AI, and biomimicry, Nicky emphasizes ethical, human-centered technology.
    Currently, as Principal & Chief Cognitive Advisor at Enterprise Arts & Intelagen, they focus on hybrid classical and quantum-inspired algorithms, exploring AI solutions for complex business challenges while fostering agility, resilience, and creativity.

    25 min
  • Sofie Marin: Grow Others With Creativity

    This episode's guest is Sofie Marin, Founder & CEO Arts Dynamics, Creative / Tech Business Strategist, Board Member, Fuglesang Space Center

    Sofie Marin is a force to be reckoned with as a senior cultural affairs and business strategist, consultant and startup mentor in the intersection of creativity, tech, innovation and entrepreneurship for impact. "On Earth and in Space", as she words it.
    She has a background in music, performing arts and culture in various senior leadership positions including the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Royal Swedish Opera and STIM.


    In 2006 she moved to London for nine years where she founded the award-winning production company From Sweden Productions to promote Swedish music, arts and culture abroad.


    Clients have performed at the BBC Proms, London´s West End and Broadway as well as large scale, high end corporate, luxury and diplomatic events. Swedish clients include PR for the Royal Palace Music Festival and Nordic Business Forum.

    Today Sofie runs Arts Dynamics Entrepreneur Meetups to help artists and creators monetise their creativity utilising new technology, with an Accelerator and Meetup membership to be rolled out in the autumn 2024, connecting local city hubs with a global network of Arts Dynamics creators and partners.
    Find Sofie online:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiemarin
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/71223618/
    https://www.instagram.com/artsdynamics
    https://www.youtube.com/@Sofie_Marin
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1836147956402017
    https://arts-dynamics.circle.so/

    18 min
  • Fredrik Haren: The Creativity Explorer

    Fredrik Haren wants to know all there is to know about creativity.
    He is a global professional keynote speaker and author on Business Creativity, Change and Global Mindset. He has delivered more than 2,000 speeches in over 75 countries on six continents.
    IN this interview, he shares some of the insights into creativity that his work and travels have revealed to him.
    Find Fredrik online:
    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen/
    Website:
    http://www.thecreativityexplorer.com/

    21 min
  • Art For Creative Discovery with Sarai v/d Boel

    Sarai is a teacher of art and philosophy as well as an artist, speaker and author.
    She has just released a fantastic book about Art and creativity entitled 'Off Track - Art and Philosophy as triggers for system change'
    So I read the book and HAD to talk to her about her approach, her knowledge and the book.
    You can read more about the book AND order it directly from Sarai (in the original Dutch or English) here:
    https://sarai.nl/ontsporen/

    20 min
  • Creative Underground with Scott Homan

    In this episode of the Rebel, reject, Create podcast I talk to Scott Homan about his new film, The Witness Underground and his kickstart initiative to help fund its launch.
    He's got some awesome stuff to say about the power of creativity and really deserves YOUR support for this film.
    Check out the Kickstarter HERE!

    19 min

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