Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of a storyteller and photographer

"Creativity, it's always about something you feel."

Diane Bentley Raymond is a curious soul who calls San Francisco California home. She is an aerial, architectural and travel photographer that is passionate about her work and loves telling stories through her lens. As a distinguished marketing consultant for 30 years, Diane was often directing and collaborating with photographers on her client’s projects. Diane says that late in life she had a “lightbulb moment” and realized that she wanted to be the one behind the camera. Jumping headfirst into her photography passion Diane photographed everything and anything to truly learn her craft before coming to the realization that city architecture was what she loved most. “There is something magical about the early morning light  and reflections on skyscrapers at sunrise, most mornings you can find me chasing that light around the city”. She has traveled the world capturing amazing cities but continues her love affair with San Francisco.

Links:

Website http://DianeBentleyRaymond.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DianeBentleyRaymond

Instagram Instagram.com/DianeBentleyRaymond

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-raymond-9419802b/

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Creativity through the lens of an author and meditation mentor

"Comparing and connecting random pieces of data."

Bob Martin’s story is as riveting as the narratives he crafts. Once a criminal trial lawyer deeply entrenched in Miami’s notorious legal battles, Bob began his writing career drafting legal briefs and essays. In the wake of 9/11, disillusioned by the violence carried out in the name of religion, he conceived the idea of divine messages guiding humanity—a concept that evolved into his first book, Children of Abraham.

Navigating an unfamiliar publishing landscape, Bob encountered every consultant and pitch imaginable. After a year of fruitless efforts to secure an agent or publisher, he boldly chose the self-publishing route—printing and selling thousands of copies directly from his garage. His hands-on experience with grassroots publicity laid the groundwork for his next literary endeavor. With I Am The Way, Bob’s work captured the attention of Innovative Ink, a traditional publisher now poised to re-release Children of Abraham in April.

Bob’s dual life as a lawyer and an author uniquely positions him to speak on both the creative process and the realities of modern publishing. His journey—from legal briefs to literary acclaim—offers invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of bringing meaningful work to market.

https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/

https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/

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Creativity through the lens of a photographer and psychologist

"Creativity for me now, with photography is trying to capture and appreciate beauty."

Mike Poggioli came to see photography as a serious creative outlet when he moved to Chicago in 2015 and became enamored by the beauty of the city’s architecture. He was particularly drawn to the L trains, experiencing every ride through The Loop, Chicago’s downtown center, as a complimentary architecture tour. Mike then took his newfound love for cityscapes with him to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he studied clinical psychology. It wasn’t until he began a clinical internship in Asheville, North Carolina, when he ventured into landscape photography. While there, Mike quickly discovered a passion for capturing the layers of Blue Ridge Mountains. He is currently based out of Asheville, NC. Mike likes to experiment with color, giving his photos pops of orange and dark blue, and is always looking for new ways to play with leading lines, harsh light and shadows, and depth in his compositions. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mpthecomebackid/

Book - https://trope.com/products/cincinnati-dreaming

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Creativity through the lens of the current Ms. Senior World 70's 2025

"Honey, you don't think outside the box, you blow the box up!"

Current Ms Senior WORLD 70s 2025, Former Ms Senior Universe America 2023, Miss Senior USA 2020, Ms Senior United Nations Goodwill Ambassador 2020, Entrepreneur - business owner, speaker. Former Mayor of Port Angeles.  The only woman to be elected  to three consecutive terms on the Port Angeles City Council. Community volunteer - Clallam County Community Service Award 2020, Current Lt. Governor of Kiwanis Pacific Northwest

https://www.instagram.com/cheriekiddsrqueen/#

https://www.facebook.com/cherie.kidd

https://www.facebook.com/msseniorworld

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Creativity through the lens of the Question Mark Guy

"If you find out what you're creative at, you're gonna explode your life!" 

Today, we have a truly one-of-a-kind guest! You might recognize him as the 'Question Mark Guy,' or from his unforgettable infomercials and TV appearances that showed millions of Americans how to unlock government grants and benefits. Matthew Lesko has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access funds they never knew were available, and he’s sold over four million books in the process! Now, at 81, Matthew is still on a mission to help others through his platform, Lesko Help, where he’s guiding a community of thousands toward the resources they need. Let's dive into the world of 'Free Money' with the one and only Matthew Lesko!

https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp

https://www.instagram.com/thematthewlesko/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKJZfa7sWV_qKxQnLBUpjA

https://x.com/leskofreemoney

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Creativity through the lens of the Founder and CEO of The Free Spirits Company

"Critical thinking that helps solve a problem. That solves a problem that is additive." 

Milan is a creative business executive with a history of driving growth and success
in both large enterprise and entrepreneurial environments. Milan has held
executive-level positions across three continents, leading both Fortune 50 and
growth brands.
In 2020, Milan founded The Free Spirits Company and is currently the CEO of
the organization. Working with a talented team of multi-disciplinary professionals,
Milan is dedicated to changing global drinking culture by offering people better
non-alcoholic options when ‘drinking’. Over the four+ years since its founding,
Free Spirits has become one of the leading brands in a category that continues to
accelerate.
Prior to Free Spirits, Milan led Grey Advertising through a significant turn-around
and to the most successful time in its history. Under Milan’s leadership, Grey San
Francisco was recognized as one of the fastest growing, most creatively awarded
agencies on the West Coast. Taking home top honors at festivals including Effies,
Cannes, OneShows and D&AD, in addition to the business results achieved for
Grey’s clients were all factors in the Agency being named as Global Agency of the
Year three years running.
Earlier in his career, Milan spent over a decade at Ogilvy & Mather in both
London and New York City, later joining a digital agency as Chief Strategist
where he also orchestrated the sale of the company to a publicly traded
organization.
A native of the East Coast, Milan now lives with his family in Mill Valley, California
where he plays drums (serviceably) in a neighborhood dad band called “The Sofa
Kings”.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanmartin/

https://drinkfreespirits.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drinkfreespirits/

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Creativity through the lens of an artist, author and entrepreneur

"Understanding what I want to create for myself; my dreams."

Aisha’s objective is to inspire, motivate and empower audiences to live and breathe in their creative energy. To take risks and be brave in their endeavors with the ability to reinvent themselves multiple times. That nothing in life is granted or given, so they must go out and carve a path for themselves. To think of success as not only obtaining a position of power or financial strength, but to also see it as bringing color to life and creating a beautiful world with their own identity.

https://aisha.today/

https://www.instagram.com/bigbossbaby7777/#

a resilient Mongolian artist, engineer, and entrepreneur with a remarkable life journey. It all started as an orphan in Russia, but I refused to let my circumstances define me. Instead, I embarked on a thrilling adventure, traveling the world and gaining an engineering degree in Norway.

Together with co-founding a successful property management company in Portugal, Lisbon White Rose LLC, I transformed spaces into captivating havens, including a boutique hotel with uniquely designed rooms.

My insatiable curiosity and language fluency allowed me to explore over 70 countries, broadening my horizons. Settling in Miami, I dove into my artistic dreams, organizing art events and immersing myself in the blockchain and crypto world, even initiating NFThursdays.

Fuelled by my trailblazing spirit, I went on to organize captivating festivals and achieved an incredible milestone in 2023 – becoming one of the first artists to send my artwork to space, engraved in gold.

I'm passionately bridging the gap between the real and digital worlds, inspiring others to embrace the transformative power of their dreams. Join me on this exhilarating journey!

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Creativity through the lens of a self healing and relationship expert

"Creativity is about honoring how freaking fun I am!"

Rebeccah Silence is not just changing lives; she's redefining family happiness for audiences around the world. As an award winning author, coach and media personality, her mission is clear and deeply achievable: to ensure every child grows up with healed, joyful parents, and every couple discovers a love that's not just sustainable but blissfully transformative. Through her unparalleled expertise in healing generational trauma, Rebeccah turns the dream of a harmonious, love-filled home into an accessible everyday reality. Her own story of resilience and triumph and 16 years of success stories assures you that profound, lasting happiness isn't just possible - it's within reach. Learn more about her transformative work at rebeccahsilence.com.

Masterclass - https://www.rebeccahsilence.com/3-must-know-secrets

The FREE masterclass, "3 Must Know Secrets To Heal And Save Your Family," is your key to unlocking deeper, more meaningful connections as a leader and within your family. This free guide is not just about healing; it's a transformative experience designed to enrich your experience of life, love, and leadership with lasting harmony in your relationships at home, at work, and beyond. 

Website-rebeccahsilence.com

Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahsilence/

Twitter-https://twitter.com/RebeccahSilence

LinkedIn-linkedin.com/in/rebeccahsilence/ 

Personal FB-https://www.facebook.com/rebeccah.silence 

Youtube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVkgK5D0BapdRpLyO4l1J4Q

Tougher Together Breakthrough Podcast -https://www.lifestough.com/podcast/tougher-together-breakthrough-podcast/

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccahsilence?lang=en

IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15733721/

Coming Back to Life -https://www.rebeccahsilence.com/coming-back-to-life

Rebeccah Silence is the world's leading coach for emotional healing and relationships. She is the author of Coming Back to Life, host of The Healing IS Possible Experience and the Tougher Together Breakthrough Podcast, and the creator of The Emotional Survival Kit Course. Rebeccah teaches us how to become our own healer, how to love and trust ourselves, and how to be our best for others and the world.

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Creativity through the lens of a writer, novelist, essayist, and musician

"You're being creative when you're not following the rules"

I’m Mike Oppenheim and I’m here to help you think and laugh about the pursuit of inner-peace in a world of outer-chaos. I offer free, weekly essays and podcasts, as well as three premium posts each month (one bonus podcast, essay, and work of fiction).

Here are links to three popular posts that may help orient you to Where You Are.

How To Deal with People Who Are Saying Silly Things and Asking To Be Taken Seriously

Vaginas Can’t Aim

The Time I Went on a Date with a Homeless Woman

A brief history of what I do:

• I am a professional musician in the bands Punchclock & Smirk
• I have been writing weekly, fun essays since 2006 for You Are Here.
• In 2009 I got an MFA and became a novelist. I have since published five novels, with two more queued up for release only on Substack in 2025 and 2026!

Dysfunction (2010)

Baby Doll (The Book, (2012)

Too True to be Good (2017)

The Apology (2021)

Ardor (2023)

I also make fun videos:

• Squawk (34 original weird short films).
• YouScience 20 original satires of the self-help and science industries.
• Me-Search 20 additional satires of academic philosophy.

But wait, there’s more!

I also index and edit books, run a writing workshop, drink coffee, and eat avocados. And despite all my weird crafts and creations, my favorite part of life is my family, featuring my wife Elana, my son Tyler, my daughters Alice and Emily, and our dog Penelope Persimmon Parmesan (“Penny.”)

https://mikeyopp.substack.com/

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Creativity through the lens of the Founder and managing partner of Bottle Bank

"There was a creative side to me I never knew."

Damon Raque (pronounced Rocky): Founder and Managing Partner of Bottle Bank.  Damon is a passionate wine enthusiast who is building a unique and dedicated venue that combines private wine storage with a vibrant social scene. His vision is to create a community hub for wine lovers to gather, learn, and enjoy the finest wines in a luxurious setting.

https://www.facebook.com/BottleBankWineLounge

https://www.pinterest.com/BottleBankATL/

https://www.youtube.com/@bottlebankatlanta

https://www.instagram.com/bottlebankatl/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/damon-raque-21128213/

https://www.bottlebank.com/

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