Matt Ross Grow or Fold - School of Rock, One River

Did we accidentally educate creativity out of an entire generation? Former School of Rock CEO and One River School founder Matt Ross joins The Jeremiah Show for a powerful conversation about creativity, reinvention, mental health, and why adults stop making things. From raising an autistic son to rebuilding his life in midlife, Matt opens up about purpose, emotional growth, neuroplasticity, and why “creative growth is the X factor” in modern life. This is an inspiring and deeply human conversation about reclaiming play, passion, and the courage to create again.   Introducing New Music By The World Is Haunted, The Bridles, HAUNTEES, Ania , The Fods, and Sara Dishhart & The Filthy Rich   Matt Ross Website   School of Rock Website   One River School Website   Pick Up Your Copy of Matt Ross’ Book  Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond   00:01:58 – Did We Accidentally Educate Creativity Out of a Generation? Matt Ross on creativity, art education, and the cultural shift that caused both children and adults to stop making things. 00:04:14 – From Radio Executive to School of Rock CEO How a chance opportunity led Matt to scale School of Rock from 5 schools to 55 locations and reshape music education. 00:08:35 – The Creative Kid Who Never Had Mentors Growing up in Queens, missed opportunities, unsupportive circumstances, and the lifelong impact of childhood creativity. 00:18:48 – Creating One River School of Art + Design Why Matt left the corporate world and set out to transform art education through contemporary artists and the creative community. 00:22:00 – Why It's Never Too Late to Create Creative growth, neuroplasticity, mental health, and how artistic expression helps people thrive at every age. 00:25:51 – Why Adults Stop Creating Career pressure, self-criticism, societal expectations, and the challenge of reconnecting with the creative self. 00:37:14 – Creativity as the Missing Piece of Human Growth Matt introduces his concept of "Creative Growth" and explains why play, experimentation, and curiosity matter more than ever. 00:53:46 – Grow or Fold: Reinvention, Purpose & Midlife Transformation Matt shares the personal journey behind his new book, raising a son with severe autism, finding purpose, and building a new life after 50.   POP CULTURE, MUSIC ICONS, & FOOD GODS - Listen More & Evolve   Catch Up With Past Shows and Your Favorite Guests - TJS MEDIA LIBRARY   Partner with The Jeremiah Show  BRAND PARTNER DECK   The Jeremiah Show is brought to you by Evolve Entertainment Network  www.thejeremiahshow.com https://radio-evolve.rocks   Host | Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer | Producer - Graham Palmer | Surprise Studio   THE JEREMIAH SHOW PROUDLY FEATURES    Cuzen Matcha Worldwide - Get $30 Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30” Music Connection Magazine  MusiCares  Omad Records Nicole Sofia Voracious Records Greens First - Get 30% Off at Checkout “JEREMIAH30”   The Jeremiah Show Radio Broadcast is heard in London, Somerset, U.K., New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Los Angeles, Ontario, Canada, and Santa Barbara on Radio Candy Media. We are broadcast in London on Belter Radio and in Paris on My Indie Radio.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS   Jeremiah D. Higgins   Graham Palmer, Surprise Studio     Did you like the music in this episode?  The Jeremiah Show Original Music Soundtracks     The Jeremiah Show Theme Song “The Ocean and the Butterfly” by The Dave Matthews Band   NEW SHOWS - Every Friday Classic TJS Shows Drop Every Wednesday