Creativity, starting over, Star Wars and the creation of #TableBoat with Tom Newmaster

“I was starting over from scratch...and I didn’t know what I was going to do. ” How do you create a life worth living? By pursuing the things that truly light you up inside. On this episode of Awakened Nation, Brad speaks with his long time friend, Tom Newmaster on creating a business with your spouse, letting your geeky interests influence your brand and the infamous #TableBoat.  About Tom Newmaster: Tom Newmaster is the founder and the creative director behind Force Packaging. Design, art direction, strategic guidance, client relationship... Whatever is needed to get the job done. He has been honored with over 45 design awards; Berks County Shining Star 2012, Project 2020 Finalist 2011 & 2010, Flexo Magazine Author’s Excellence Award 2006, and #16 in Fast Company Fast 50 2005. His company, FORCE pkg, is a new design and branding concept that combines real collaboration and real mobility. Built on a results oriented philosophy, the FORCE Crew delivers designs that impact the decisions consumers make at retail. "Everything we do is supported by our "Relationships First" Model. We know how to listen, we ask better questions, and we know how to have fun. We enjoy our work and so should you!" The FORCE crew has strategic and tactical design experience across numerous categories, including automotive, breakfast cereal, cheese, confectionery, fresh produce, frozen food, hardware, household cleaning, housewares, ice cream, nutritional supplements, meat, outdoor, OTC and snacks. Over the past 16 years, the members of the FORCE crew have 50+ package design awards to their credit.  Host: Brad Szollose First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. Fueled by the passion to ignite game-changing conversations, serial entrepreneur and award-winning author Brad Szollose created Awakened Nation®—a podcast dedicated to deeper conversations with today's cutting edge entrepreneurs, idea makers and disruptors, bestselling authors, activists, healers, spiritual leaders, professional athletes, celebrities and rock stars...conversations that take a deep dive into the extraordinary.