Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through lens of CEO of Brill media

"Creativity is about the decisions you make to create the outcome that is unique."


Robert Brill has worked in advertising for 20 years, and is the CEO of Brill Media, a digital advertising agency for scalable business growth. The company has been honored 10 times across Inc 5000 and Financial Times 500.

https://brillmedia.co/

https://www.instagram.com/brill_media/

https://www.tiktok.com/@brill_media

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseIy157IFVZnJCvVK1pKgQ

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

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Creativity through the lens of a songwriter, musician and author

"The stuff I love the most is the moment of inspiration."

Carlos Baker is a songwriter, musician, author, father of 4, ex-pat and survivor of childhood cancer and adult depression.
Having spent his entire life saturated both in music and writing, his band C.K. Baker Bands has released their sophomore album, Find your Way. Carlos’s gift as a songwriter comes alive as an alternative rock sound, a compelling combination of styles from classic rock, rhythm and blues, folk, and soul. By melding hook-filled melodies within unexpected chord changes, his lyrics and vocal delivery showcase his ability and willingness to be completely honest in baring his emotional soul to the listener.
Carlos is also the author of Songs for Ivy, a love story of hope and resilience. Inspired by his personal tragedies of childhood cancer and having his leg amputated above the knee at the age of 14, this fictional novel is a touching and enlightening perspective on the complexity of the human soul and experience.

https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Ivy-Carlos-K-Baker/dp/195252153X
C. K. Baker Band on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CsZnwTsaJkc6DJE6HvFG4

C. K. Baker Band Website: https://ckbakerband.com/

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Creativity through the lens of authors, teachers, innovators, builders and creators

"Creativity is about synthesizing and translating"

Jeanne Liedtka is the UTC Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business. With interests at the intersection of strategy and design, Jeanne has written eight books and multiple articles on the subject of strategy, innovation, and design thinking, and consulted with a diverse set of organizations including IBM, Samsung, NASA, The United Nations, and the government of Singapore. Her most recent book, The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide, co-authored with Natalie Foley, David Kester and Elziabeth Chen, was published in February 2024.

Natalie Foley is a builder, innovator, teacher and author of The Experimentation Field Book: A Step-by-Step Project Guide. She is passionate about getting a new product, program or team from 0 to 1 and then on the path to scale. Having worked across all sectors and industries, the diversity and connectivity of her experience is brought to bear throughout the testing and building processes, enabling strong exploratory and divergent thinking while maintaining a grasp on the ins and outs of execution, alignment and story-telling. Recently, she led a team that designs, test & launch new products & services at Opportunity@Work, a startup social enterprise that is rewiring the labor market for the 71M workers in America who are STARs* (Skilled Through Alternative Routes, instead of a four-year degree). Previously, she was the CEO of Peer Insight, a venture studio and innovation consulting firm. She has contributed to dozens of new business ventures with clients like Kimberly-Clark, AARP, Canon, the Good Samaritan Society and ArcBest, several of which have become multi-million dollar revenue streams. Before Peer Insight, Natalie worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers & IBM, where she led strategy and tech projects in various countries, and across all organizational functions, and both private & federal clients. She holds an MBA from UVA’s Darden School of Business and a BA in Psychology from The College of William & Mary.

• LinkedIn pages: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-foley-5149292/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/liedtkaj/
• book: https://a.co/d/ggFCHdM
• download a book preview & sign up to get teacher/facilitator materials: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/batten-institute/research/faculty-publications/experimentation

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Creativity through the lens of a startup entrepreneur 

"Creativity, it's just a bunch of free flow."

Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a VC-funded Saas platform, worked at Snap, in DC and Barcelona, and as a consultant for fortune 500 companies going through the bankruptcy process

Eric has an IQ of over 140, enjoys playing chess and fine cuisine, and his main hobbies include fighting, chess, reading, and meditation. Eric just got back from a 10 day noble silence Vipassana meditation retreat and recommends that everyone.

https://shopx.co/

https://www.instagram.com/ericdmchugh/

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

https://dataing.io/

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Creativity through the lens of a Teacher and Photographer

"Creativity means: someone that does something that's never been done before."

From humble beginnings to world travel he is proof that limits are meant to be challenged. Ever since walking the Camino de Santiago in 2015 he has been on a mission to inspire and push boundaries. The 500 mile, month long journey solidified his love for documenting his time on this planet and since then he has dedicated himself to sharpening his visual skills. He has mastered the technique of composition and prides himself on offering his unique perspective from both the ground and the sky. His mission is to provide his audience with spectacular images that move them to book that flight and see the beauty of this world for themselves. He knows that there is always a way and he will continue to find, make, or pave his until he reaches every corner of the globe. Jason has also contributed his drone photography to an upcoming book, Above & Across Chicago, published by Trope Publishing. Above and Across Chicago captures the stunning beauty of Chicago as seen from the sky. Showcasing the city's diverse architecture, iconic shoreline, bustling streets, and natural scenery, the images capture Chicago's unique personality and charm. Multiple photographers have contributed their unique perspectives to create a contemporary portrayal of the Windy City, captured in all weather conditions - rain, fog, snow, and sun. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering passion for exploration, he captures moments that transcend time, inviting viewers to join him on a visual journey through the most picturesque destinations our planet has to offer. Follow along as he embarks on his next escapade, creating a legacy that inspires generations to embrace the unknown and uncover the magic that exists outside their everyday.

https://www.waywelling.com/

https://www.instagram.com/waywelling/

https://www.facebook.com/waywelling/

 https://trope.com/products/above-and-across-chicago

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Creativity through lens of a voice over actor and author

"Creativity means to go beyond your thoughts."

Professional Voiceover artist & writer, with a strong foundation in music & acting: For Audiobooks, Commercial, Corporate Documentary, E-Learning plus Voice acting for different characters. My Voiceover journey started 25 years ago with my passion for writing, theatre, and film. I could apply and develop my skills in music, acting, dance, dramaturgy, and directing, and I have been active in state playhouses, the opera, and the independent scenes. Additionally, for seven years, I gave courses in “Creative Writing.” Furthermore, before my carrier as a voice actor, I worked since 2010 as a scriptwriter for promotional videos, having developed over 100 scripts that also included the choice of music and voices. My diverse background allows me to put myself in different mindsets and to look at things from different perspectives. Acting on stage and during the development of my audiobook “Gusta and Gusto” published by Spoken Realms and Blackstone Publishing – available on Audible, besides my ardent for writing, I started to discover my passion for narration and voice acting. I am multilingual: I grew up with English, German, and Swiss German. Having lived in different countries, I am also fluent in French and can offer a wide range of various accents. My versatile voice has been described as warm, soft, sharp, clear, fresh, and seductive with a global flair.

Website: https://www.leasakran.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leasakranauthor

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-sakran/?originalSubdomain=ch

https://www.audible.com/pd/Gusta-Gusto-Audiobook/B0C29G2X7H

https://www.audible.com/pd/Gusta-Gusto-with-Commentary-Audiobook/B0CLWJ9ML5

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Creativity through the lens of a Burlesque photographer

"Creativity is stepping outside of the box."

Veronika Marx began her career as a stylist and often showcased her love for the elegance and edge of the 1950s in her selections before becoming a photographer. She was the exclusive photographer for Dita Von Teese’s GLAMONATRIX show and has worked with celebrity clients including burlesque queen Immodesty Blaze, Miss Miranda, Miss Tosh, and Kimberley Wyatt from The Pussy Cat Dolls, among others. Veronika’s work has been featured in magazines such as Vintage Life Magazine, Bomb Boudoir, Slovakian OK Magazine, and she is the in-house photographer for Playboy Czech Republic.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsanchorstudio/
Website: https://www.vastudio.co.uk/

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Creativity through the lens of a physician and CEO of Active Power.

"Creativity does not arise out of tools. Creativity arises out of the ability to be internally silent and focused and allows life to show up."

As a Top Ten Podmatch Guest within 1 month of coming on PodMatch and with 40 years of experience spanning the fields of science, medicine, biochemistry, molecular biology, and pharmaceuticals, Dr. Iyer is one of the most sought after guest and speaker at public and media events. His contributions have been recognized worldwide by organizations such as Marqui's Who's Who in America and Who's Who in TOP Doctors.
Born in Mumbai, Dr. Ravi R. Iyer is the founding physician and president of the Iyer Clinic-LMG in Fairfax and Loudoun County, Virginia, USA, and serves as the CEO of ActivPower, Inc. a nutrition and wellness company he founded.
 A physician-scientist, inventor, author, short film actor and entrepreneur with research publications in the mechanisms of gene controls and several patents on human and veterinary medicines and devices, life has taken Dr. Iyer from the medical colleges on the banks of the Ganges where he would swim each morning before heading to his lectures to the rarefied ivory towers of academia as a scientist and postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center. 
His professional experiences include a 9-year Directorship of a Hospice caring for dying patients, a 4-year Chairmanship of a 225-bed hospital, and Founder of a serial TOP Doctor medical practice. Dr. Iyer's essays, articles, and writings focus on the intersection and interactions of social events with people as metrics of health in a society.
His extensive background of over 40 years in the fields of medicine, science, basic research, drug regulation, and vaccine development and creating and leading high-performance teams puts him in a unique position to speak about these issues with insight, clarity, incisive depth, and deep compassion about the human condition. A transdisciplinary polymath, Dr Iyer’s passion for communicating a captivating storyline and message has even taken him to the world of cinema where he has acted the role of an antithetical hero in a Tamil language short film, Mayil, which won honorable mention at the Lucerne International Film Festival in Switzerland.
 ( https://youtu.be/fS0K4_9fBVs?si=9zfeOoSBXLZBVOmK )
His passion is educating and advocating for a balanced understanding and stewardship of our life and world in a manner that allows for all-around growth and health for all creatures and populations.

https://www.driyer.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DrRaviRIyer/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-iyer-md-eye-yer-687782102/

https://www.instagram.com/driyermd/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6v-s-lmOlC3m7PTEMp-aXA

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Creativity through the lens of a CEO and Author

"Getting people to move toward something."

Benjamin Brown is CEO of 360 Sales Consulting, a company specializing helping businesses and entrepreneurs excel in sales and dramatically increase their bottom line. Their proprietary sales system has come to be recognized as “game-changer” and is in demand by companies of all sizes throughout the United States. Ben’s sales career of more than twenty years began with selling health club memberships and quickly worked his way into sales manager and sales director positions. Having held both inside and outside sales positions his diverse experience includes selling autos, computer products and services, voice recognition software, staffing services, and transportation services. Ben is a former United States Marine with six years of service and a Veteran of the Gulf War.

Social Media

https://www.youtube.com/c/BenjaminBrown563/

linkedin.com/in/360sales/

facebook.com/360salesconsulting

twitter.com/team360sales

instagram.com/360sales

Website

360salesconsulting.com

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Creativity through the lens of a Novelist

"Writing has been my main creative outlet....Writing just stuck with me."

Mel Torrefranca is a novelist from the San Francisco Bay Area, now residing in the jungly mountains of Northern Thailand. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven and published her debut novel Leaving Wishville during high school. She also drinks way too many lattes.

Links

Website: https://www.meltorrefranca.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/meltorrefranca

Lost Island Press: https://www.lostislandpress.com

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