Drew Dudley helps organizations strengthen leadership by focusing on the everyday actions that influence others. As founder and chief catalyst of Nuance Leadership Inc., he works with people and teams around the world to build greater leadership capacity.

Known for his influential TED talk about leadership, Drew’s approach challenges traditional ideas about what it means to lead. His work emphasizes personal connection, small moments of impact, and creating environments where people can thrive.

In this episode:

• Leadership development and empowerment
• Everyday acts of leadership
• Building stronger organizations
• Personal impact and connection
• Rethinking leadership

Topics: leadership, personal development, organizational culture, communication, creativity, empowerment

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dr. John Dorman combines medicine, software development, and writing in a career that bridges science and technology. As a board-certified neurosurgeon, independent iOS developer, and writer, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to solving complex problems.

His work on projects such as Computers Are Everywhere reflects an interest in making technology understandable and accessible. John’s creative process shows how ideas from different fields can come together to inspire new ways of thinking.

In this episode:

• Medicine and technology intersections
• Independent iOS development
• Writing about computers and creativity
• Multidisciplinary problem solving
• Technology education

Topics: medicine, iOS development, software, writing, technology, creativity

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dame Stephanie "Steve" Shirley is a pioneering figure in technology whose career challenged traditional ideas about software companies and workplace culture. In 1962, she founded Freelance Programmers, a software firm built around innovative practices and a workforce that was primarily women.

Her story reflects a commitment to creating opportunities, supporting others, and using technology as a force for positive change. After a groundbreaking career in software, she dedicated much of her time to giving back to society.

In this episode:

• Founding Freelance Programmers
• Women in technology leadership
• Innovative workplace practices
• The history of software entrepreneurship
• Giving back through technology

Topics: technology, software industry, women in tech, entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

John Kovalic creates worlds that blend humor, illustration, and imagination through projects including the award-winning comic strip Dork Tower and artwork for games like Apples to Apples and Munchkin. His distinctive style has made him a recognizable figure in comics and tabletop gaming.

His creative career reflects a love of visual storytelling and the ability to connect with audiences through characters and comedy. John’s work demonstrates how illustration can shape the identity and experience of games and stories.

In this episode:

• Creating Dork Tower
• Illustration for tabletop games
• Humor and visual storytelling
• Designing memorable characters
• Creativity across comics and games

Topics: illustration, comics, tabletop games, character design, humor, storytelling

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Maddy Myers examines games through the lens of criticism, culture, and storytelling as Assistant Games Editor at Paste Magazine and host of the gaming podcast Isometric. Her work explores the ways games connect people, challenge expectations, and create meaningful experiences.

Through writing and audio storytelling, Maddy brings thoughtful analysis to a rapidly changing creative medium. Her perspective reflects the growing role of games as an important form of entertainment, art, and cultural expression.

In this episode:

• Video game journalism and criticism
• Hosting a gaming podcast
• The cultural impact of games
• Writing about interactive experiences
• Creative communities in gaming

Topics: gaming, video games, game journalism, criticism, storytelling, interactive media

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Greg Heo is a software developer and code wrangler whose curiosity with computers began in the 1980s and grew into a career building and sharing technical knowledge. His work with the raywenderlich.com editorial team reflects a passion for helping developers understand complex ideas.

From early experiences with computers to modern software development, Greg’s journey shows how experimentation and continuous learning shape a creative life in technology. His perspective combines practical engineering with a love for teaching others.

In this episode:

• Software development and technical education
• Growing up with computers
• Writing and sharing programming knowledge
• Developer communities
• The evolution of technology careers

Topics: software development, programming, developer education, technology, coding, developer community

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Zac Retz brings imagined worlds to life through color, lighting, and character design for film and video games. His creative work has included projects with companies such as Disney and Nickelodeon, along with illustrating the children’s picture book "Too Much Glue."

Focused on the emotional impact of visuals, Zac explores how color choices and character development shape the way audiences experience stories. His process reveals the careful decisions behind creating memorable environments and personalities.

In this episode:

• Color design for film and games
• Character development and visual storytelling
• Illustration for children’s books
• Creating emotion through lighting and color
• Building a career in entertainment art

Topics: illustration, character design, concept art, animation, visual storytelling, film art

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Nate Maingard transforms personal experience into music as a modern troubadour and award-winning singer-songwriter. Born at the southern tip of Africa, he embraces a creative life shaped by movement, curiosity, and a desire to connect with people through songs.

His journey as a roaming artist reflects a different approach to creativity—one built around exploration, storytelling, and finding inspiration across cultures and experiences. Nate’s work captures the relationship between travel, identity, and artistic expression.

In this episode:

• Life as a modern troubadour
• Songwriting and personal storytelling
• Creative inspiration through travel
• Building an independent music career
• Finding freedom through artistic expression

Topics: music, songwriting, singer-songwriter, independent music, creative journey, storytelling

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Michele Titolo is a software engineer whose career connects technical expertise with community leadership. Her work in software development, combined with her role as CTO of Women Who Code and contributions to CocoaPods, reflects a commitment to improving the tools and communities that help developers succeed.

Michele’s path highlights the importance of open source collaboration, mentorship, and building stronger networks within technology. Her experience offers insight into the evolving landscape of software engineering and the people working to make it more inclusive.

In this episode:

• Software engineering and developer communities
• Leadership through Women Who Code
• Contributions to CocoaPods
• Open source tools and collaboration
• Building opportunities in technology

Topics: software engineering, open source, Women Who Code, CocoaPods, developer community, technology leadership

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dave Pasciuto, founder of Robot Envy, creates a playful universe where robots take center stage as imaginative works of art. Joined by artist Quintin Puebla, known as Boy Wonder, Dave shares a creative path shaped by character, design, and a fascination with why mechanical heroes can inspire more than the latest pop culture trends.

Their work blends illustration, storytelling, and community support through projects like their Kickstarter campaign. Their approach highlights the power of making ideas tangible, building an audience around unique creations, and finding inspiration in unexpected places.

In this episode:

• Robot Envy and the creative vision behind the brand
• Designing robots as characters and works of art
• Kickstarter campaigns and community-driven projects
• The appeal of robots over zombie culture
• Creative collaboration between artists

Topics: illustration, character design, robots, art projects, kickstarter, creative entrepreneurship

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.