I am so excited to bring you Part 2 of the interview with my longtime friend, Dr. Daniel Perttu.   In the 2nd part, we talk about how other composers influence him, how composers network, and also he is venturing into endeavors beyond music!   Don't forget to check out the youtube link to one of Dan's works called: To Spring (An Overture), performed by Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.  You can find this link in my show notes, or just search for it on Youtube.  Hearing the music will bring the concepts we talk about to life!   You don't want to miss our deep dive into all things music!

Music References:

Dan Perttu - To Spring (An Overture)

Gustav Mahler – Symphony No 2

Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Gustav Holst – The Planets

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Today's episode is with my longtime friend, Dr. Daniel Perttu.   We went to both high school and graduate school together. Dan is currently  Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Westminster College, where he also serves as the Chair of the School of Music.   His music has been performed on four continents and in over 40 of the United States and he has also received various commissions and awards.  His music can be found on the Navona records label, in which his music has appeared on five albums. I had an inkling that music was a field that really combines both analytical and technical aspects, with creative expression.  And I thought what better way to see that come together than to interview a composer!  Dan has also shared a youtube link to one of his works called: To Spring (An Overture), performed by Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.  You can find it in the link below.  Hearing the music will bring the concepts we talk about to life!  We cover so much ground that I split this into 2 parts!  In the first part,  we talk about how music activates multiple centers around the brain, also how he started composing when he was 7 years old, and how he composes as a daily practice.  In the 2nd part, we talk about how other composers influence him, how composers network, and also he is venturing into endeavors beyond music!  You don't want to miss our deep dive into all things music!

Music References:

Dan Perttu - To Spring (An Overture)

Gustav Mahler – Symphony No 2

Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Gustav Holst – The Planets

You can find Dan on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/perttude

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

I have more great interviews of analytical creatives that I will be releasing on a weekly basis. If you have a topic you would like me to talk about, you can email me at  [email protected]

You can find Ellen at:

IG: the_analytical_creative

Music created by Tiana V Music:

IG: @tianavmusic

FB: www.facebook.com/tianaVmusic

In this episode, I talk with my friend Thomas Lee about how his career journey combines his technical background in engineering with his experience in business and government policy.  Thomas shares the interesting work that happens at the interfaces of these sectors, in particular with his passion for climate change.  Come listen to Thomas' wide-ranging work and interests and where his curiosity has led him!   

You can find Thomas at: 

Twitter: thomastlee  

Clubhouse: Climate 101 room every other Monday. Beginners are welcome!

Some of my key takeaways from our conversation are:

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I have more great interviews of analytical creatives that I will be releasing on a weekly basis. If you have a topic you would like me to talk about, you can email me at  [email protected]

You can find Ellen at:

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Music created by Tiana V Music:

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Connie is an entertainment executive with over two decades of experience in leading brand vision and marketing strategy.  She also owns her own agency, named Clementine.  Connie and I connected in a creative program last year and bonded how we felt we were both analytical creatives!  In our chat, Connie not only shares about her brand and marketing experience, but also storytelling advice she gives as a TEDx co-founder and organizer.  You don't want to miss our conversation!

My friend Carolina and I met at a workshop and happened to sit next to each other!  Little did we know that we would hit it off and find many passions in common, including art, gardening, investing, and design.  Carolina shares how she has made many pivots in her career, from finance to marketing to fashion design and interior design.  Listen to how Carolina's career changes build on one other and how they all have used both her analytical and creative sides.

You can find me at:

IG: the_analytical_creative

If you have topic suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

Music created by Tiana V Music:

IG: @tianavmusic

FB: www.facebook.com/tianaVmusic

In this episode, I talk to Ryan Glaze, who was my manager when I was an intern at a local community pharmacy. Students loved him for his humor and strong relational skills which resulted in excellent customer service. Ryan is not just a pharmacist. Throughout the journey of his life, he has combined his analytical and creative skills while working as a pharmacist, photographer and an investment advisor.

We talk about how Ryan uses analytical and creative skills to build businesses that serve people. Tune in to listen to the discussion on how he takes action on learning new things and building them into thriving businesses.

In this episode:

[02:55] Ryan’s career path

[07:43] Is emotional intelligence natural or learned?

[09:41] Learning from people around you

[13:25] Navigating and learning photography

[19:44] Why Ryan started his photography business

[26:10] Bringing creative energy

[27:40] Ryan as an investment advisor

[35:35] emotional intelligence conversation

[39:56] Key takeaways

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

I have more great interviews of analytical creatives that I will be releasing on a weekly basis. If you have a topic you would like me to talk about, you can email me at  [email protected]

You can find me at:

IG: the_analytical_creative

Music created by Tiana V Music:

IG: @tianavmusic

FB: www.facebook.com/tianaVmusic

Welcome back to Part 2 of my interview with Kristy.  Kristy talks about how she started choreagraphing dances in her garage as a child with her pink boombox, but then denied that creative side to pursue something more serious.  This decision led her to some challenging times.  You don't want to miss the joyful ending of this story, where Kristy shares how she was able to live out who she is by bringing both her analytical and creative sides together!

Today, I am sharing a conversation with my friend Kristy Gordon.  Kristy and I met in the Artist's Way group led by my friend Jaime, which I had previously mentioned in my interview with Lindsay.  Kristy earned her PhD in sociology, which she has used in teaching, research in social inequality, and consulting.  Because Kristy and I had such a rich and wide-ranging conversation, I divided this interview into 2 podcast episodes.  In Part 1, Kristy beautifully describes how she uses both her analytical and creativity skills in her research to design meaningful studies and also how she uses these to develop strong connections with students.  In Part 2, to be released on Wednesday, Kristy and I talk about how dancing has been an important creative outlet for her, ever since she started choreagraphing dances in her garage as a child with her pink boombox.  Come listen as Kristy shares how that that childhood past time has evolved into her current dance business and also how she brings in her analytical mindset with her consulting career. You don't want to miss Kristy and my conversation!

I am so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend Kathy A.  Kathy and I connected in a creative program last year.  Kathy is a general manager of a hotel and Kathy shares stories of how she creates a culture of trust, fun, and empowerment with her staff, which leads to innovative ways to serve guests during the pandemic.  This conversation with Kathy gives us a glimpse of the challenges that the pandemic brought to the hospitality industry, and how one team worked hard to come up with creative solutions.  Kathy shares how she leads authentically and models that for her staff.  You don't want to miss Kathy and my conversation on leading with authenticity and creativity!

You can find me at:

IG: the_analytical_creative

If you have topic suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

Music created by Tiana V Music:

IG: @tianavmusic

FB: www.facebook.com/tianaVmusic

I am so excited to bring you this conversation with my dear friend Lindsay Dapp Kern, who I met in an Artist's Way group, led by our mutual friend Jamie Handley.  Lindsay has an abundance of creative energy, which she channels as a spirted life coach and intuitive energy worker, and also with her interests in creative writing and def poetry jam.  She has also used her analytical skills in her former jobs as an event director and executive assistant at a charter school.  In our conversation, one of the things we talk about is the importance of creating and also stimulating our brains.  Lindsay also shares how she creates experiences for people.    You don't want to miss Lindsay and my energetic and wide-ranging conversation!

You can find Jamie and her Artist's Way Groups @MonasticMamas on Instagram.

You can find Lindsay @ldklovesyou on Instagram and also take a listen to her podcast called Highly Evolved Meditative Moment on Spotify.

You can find me at:

IG: the_analytical_creative

If you have topic suggestions, please email me at [email protected]

Music created by Tiana V Music:

IG: @tianavmusic

FB: www.facebook.com/tianaVmusic