Make Minutes Matter Interview | Building a Dream: Matthew Jones on Creativity and Opportunity

In 2024, MoJo, with the leadership and excellent work of Senior Producer Stephen Selnick, embarked on making a new show for Karen Gilhooly, Make Minutes Matter. Since its launch in 2024, this show has earned two W3 Awards in 2025, was featured on a billboard in Times Square, and is not slowing down years later. This is an example of a show that Rainbow Creative produces and how we have taken it from Zero, to Won. About Make Minutes Matter Make Minutes Matter podcast, hosted by Karen Gilhooly, is a show where each episode is dedicated to igniting passion and purpose in the workplace.  Are you a senior leader striving to reignite enthusiasm among your team? Perhaps you're a manager seeking to unify and empower your staff. Or maybe you're an individual craving a renewed sense of fulfillment in your career. Join me as we delve into insightful conversations and practical strategies that will empower you to make every minute count. Together, we'll uncover the keys to fostering a dynamic and engaged work environment where everyone thrives. Don't miss out on the inspiration and tools you need to reignite your professional fire. Subscribe to Make Minutes Matter on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform today, and let's make every moment in your career truly matter.  Why MoJo on the Premiere episode? When thinking about the first guest, the concept was in perfect alignment for MoJo to be the first guest. Check out this interview and make sure to follow and subscribe to Make Minutes Matter on Spotify Video, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Building a Dream: Matthew "MoJo" Jones on Creativity and Opportunity In this episode of the 'Make Minutes Matter' podcast, host Karen Gilhooly interviews Matthew “MoJo” Jones, founder and executive producer of Rainbow Creative. Matthew shares his career journey from studying film at USC and working at Disneyland and Apple, to overcoming the 2008 recession and entering the corporate world. He discusses the crucial lessons learned from his experiences at Disney and Apple, highlighting the importance of strong foundational knowledge and exceptional onboarding practices.  Matthew reflects on journeying through various roles until discovering his true passion in creative marketing and entrepreneurship. Matthew provides valuable advice on staying ready, finding mentorship, and being flexible with career shifts. His captivating narrative encourages listeners to follow their dreams, adapt to changes, and embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.  Dive deeper from the podcast and check out Host Karen Gilhooly's book - The Three Bucket Leader - Available today!  Purchase the book on Amazon here: http://posthill.to/B0DCTPRQVP  This book is for leaders who:  ✅Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.  ✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.  ✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.  If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead. Learn more at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader Chapters  00:00 Building a Strong Foundation  01:16 Matthew's Early Career Journey  10:47 Realizing Core Identity and Creativity  16:00 The Birth of Rainbow Creative  24:32 Believing in Your Dream  28:12 Investing Your Minutes Wisely  37:33 Learning from Mistakes  40:34 Advice for Making Your Minutes Matter  46:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices