The Idea Fountain: Life Changing Conversations

There’s more pressure than ever for photos, reels, and content! Johanna Brinckman is a German photographer, working in LA, who specializes in the most beautiful portraits.

Whether you want to up your game as a professional photographer or strategize the best way to take and maximize a photo shoot.

"Jon Shearer has left the building" - that note was posted recently on the KGRG Alumni page signaling that the unofficial Godfather of the station had unexpectedly passed away. KGRG is Green River Community College's station about 20 miles outside Seattle and has been the start of more bands than I can remember and home to many music biz veterans. Today alumni gather to deep dive on the history, memories, and what we got from that magical broadcast trailer.

Fame Hackers has support for creators to build community and monetize their content. Izzy Bedoya recently released a "Recession Proof" course and discusses strategy in this episode.

Mostly known for music Poe is a digital pioneer and new friend to the Idea Fountain. In this episode we discuss her career journey and connection to tech and Web 3.

JammCard is a community of the world’s leading music professionals. Need Post Malone’s drummer? Taylor Swift’s keyboard player? A violinist to record strings on a single - you can do it now with the highest level of musicians in the game on the JammCard App. They ALSO are now facilitating mentoring. Elmo Lovano shares an inspiring journey from worldwide tours to being a tech founder. 

Amy B of Fruition gives a challenge to inventory and test your 6P’s. It’s a really good exercise for anyone especially creators and artists. The 6P’s are a mini life survival checklist and a lot of the time when we’re navigating a world… or an industry operating by doing things that have never been done before…. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. 

When the pandemic hit and tours stopped most creators scrambled to find revenue and direction. Georgia Maq went to work as a Covid nurse in Melbourne. More than ever - that is how she found her VOICE… on this new album, producing in the studio…. And saving lives.

Camp Cope's latest record Running with the Hurricane drops March 25th. Georgia Maq checks in with details and an incredibly inspiring story.

Growing up in the suburbs between Seattle and Olympia the music scene & DIY attitude became deeply ingrained in who I am. From putting on our own shows, to making zines, and connecting community was a way of life. In this episode we talk to a musician, music biz boss, and Riot Grrrl founder - Molly Neuman about how it all came together and how we can keep the DIY spirit alive to make a difference today.

"YING is an exciting way for our community members to share their skills with one another. Whether between friends, colleagues, or neighbors; YING helps communities by connecting them to one another". In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday we embrace community capital and a return to connection while talking to CEO & Founder of YING - Karla Ballard

New Year, New Goals, New Vision - I love mapping out my year, and setting the tone, by making a vision board. Pre-pandemic Lisa from Ilaments held a vision board workshop at my house with about 20 of my favorite people.... her expertise brought magic and inspiration. It's a simple idea but packs a big punch. What do you want to create? Start here!