Masters of Craft

Whether we're a Fortune 500 company at the top of our game, a founder with a unique point of view, or a seasoned executive on the rise, every day we're figuring out new ways to consistently engage people in our brand stories. The nuances of creating ways to cut through the clutter, defining and expressing authenticity for ourselves, all while staying technologically and culturally relevant is a labyrinth of choice and opportunity. As the former Global Head of Communications at 72 & Sunny (whose clients range from the NFL to Sonos to Amazon), Elizabeth Rosenberg is no stranger to the world of high-impact storytelling. In 2020, she founded The Good Advice Company -- designed to strengthen personal brands for individuals and organizations with one small additional skill set -- her psychic abilities. The Good Advice Company works with c-suite executives, renowned creatives, owners, and other high performers on defining and sharing their personal brands. In this episode, Elizabeth walks us through the many pitfalls and opportunities in PR, the difficulties in publicly applying her metaphysical ability to business, the power of saying "I don't know" in trying times, the growing influence of technology and fake news, and much more. Recorded in partnership with Will I Am's FYI.AI platform. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a child, Catharine Dockery slept on a floor for 5 years. As an adult she is the founding partner of Vice Ventures, armed with a sum total $75 million dollar venture fund designed to combat the problematic perceptions and developments in vice categories of business like sex work, e-cigarettes/nicotine, psychedelics, and more. Deeply embedded in Vice Venture's strategy and DNA is a personal (and business) mission of harm reduction -- reducing chemicals in vapes, providing proper care in psychedelic experiences, safety & health in sex tech, changing federal regulations and more -- all charting an unprecedented future in business and society. On this episode we walk through her relentless refusal to lose, being a self-taught entrepreneur, navigating complex industries, surprising data points, and creating happiness through her work. Recorded in partnership with Will I Am's FYI.AI platform. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl Jones is one of the most curious creatives in the world today. Through his visionary company, Martian Blueberry, Carl has been the creator and executive producer of long-standing entertainment franchises like The Boondocks, Black Dynamite, The Last OG, and many more. He's leveraged everything from his technological curiosity to his leadership learning curves, and even navigating anxiety to build NFT's, opinions on artificial intelligence, quantum theory and more. Not to mention award-winning projects clients ranging from The Lakers to DC Comics. On this installment of Masters of Craft, Carl unpacks his perspectives on being an introvert, building creative consensus among differing stakeholders, winning and losing projects, emotional intelligence, and shifting from fear to promise. This episode was recorded in partnership with Will I Am's FYI.AI, a platform assisting creative teams with building and launching ideas.  Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With over 10000 hours of mediation under his belt, Kellen Roland has become masterful at reframing the many challenges we face in life and business. As a pioneer in fashion & accessories, and recent stints building Pharell William's I AM OTHER where he was COO, and luxury shopping platform Joopiter, as CEO -- Kellen is no stranger to the ever changing tides of culture, innovation, and creativity. On this installment of Masters of Craft we navigate perception vs reality, the power of clarity, seeing our teams and clients through different eyes. Oh and coffee. Lot's of talk about his affinity and love and knowledge of coffee. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sir John is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is he the Chief Creative Officer of CTZN Cosmetics or the Creative Director for Kilian PARIS Makeup, he is the only makeup artist represented by CAA, and has created signature looks for some of the world's most influential cultural figures from Celine Dion to Viola Davis, Priyanka Chopra, Doja Cat, Serena Williams, and most notably, Beyonce. A true multi-hyphenate, Sir John also serves as an executive producer, television host, and business partnerships maven, working with the likes of Barbie, MasterClass.com, and the Super Bowl, and Disney to name a few. On this installment of Masters of Craft, we learn to get introspective in our creative and business journeys as Sir John dishes on everything from his humble rise to success, to exponential client services, to opening a new wellness center, and we introduce a fun game with ChatGPT.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the co-founder of The Trauma of Money, Chantel Chapman has trained CEO's, founders, creatives, therapists, VC's, colleges, banks, HR professionals in better managing individual and organizational relationships with money, through a signature, trauma-informed approach. A former fintech executive and mortgage broker, she is considered a refreshing voice in the financial recovery and education space, renowned for her cutting-edge, relatable, and emotionally intelligent money guidance. With her extensive research in addiction, behavioural science, economic development, trauma, and mindfulness, Chantel’s distinct disciplines make learning about money the antithesis of anything you would experience through traditional schooling. In this episode of Masters of Craft, we dish on how our collective relationships with money affect productivity, innovation, creativity, and personal empowerment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an ultra multi-hyphenate, James Roh is a musician, a lawyer, a restauranteur, record label owner, community organizer, investor, and mustache connoisseur. As a founding member of Far East Movement, James was part of the first Asian-American music group to reach #1 on Billboard and has worked with artists ranging from Bruno Mars, to Wiz Khalifa, Snoop, Rhianna and Lady Gaga to name a few. With the group's rise to unprecedented heights, James began placing big bets in other areas of business and community. Through all of his creative work, he has seemingly mastered the secrets of developing collaborative relationships, business development and growth, team work, monetization, and maximizing cultural impact. We explore everything from group therapy to serial entrepreneurship in this episode of Masters of Craft.  Music by MEGA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devi Brown is a former radio and broadcast celebrity turned trusted voice and advisor guiding organizations such as Chase, Microsoft, Chopra, Overtime to name a few. Her dedication to wellness over the past decade helps to individuals and organizations toward better internal and external operating systems, productivity, and human creative potential. On this installment of Masters of Craft, we dish on everything from navigating career changes, to empathy in innovation, following intuition, the influence of Tupac and Georgia O'Keefe, and being better creative leaders in business and beyond. Music by Mega Eb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an investor, lawyer, creative savant, Sanjay Sharma has been the engine behind everything from the All Def Digital to the Clinton Administration, Machinima, numerous technology ventures, and now his very own Marginal Studios with projects nominated for, or winning at The Gotham Awards, the Independent Spirit Awards, GLAAD, NAACP Image Awards, and the Imagen Awards to name a few. On this installment of Sanjay schools us on building success in artificial intelligence, storytelling, wellness, serial entrepreneurship, and even how we should name the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Since a kid, Aaron Levant has developed a skill for finding unique opportunities hidden in plain sight. At the age of 19, he began in his parents living room what would later become Agenda -- one of the most sought after trade shows within the estimated $185 billion streetwear industry. He would later go on to co-create ComplexCon with Marc Ecko and is now co-founder of NTWRK a live digital shopping network with unique products from artists and brands ranging from Billie Eilish to Murakami to Chips-Ahoy, Knorr, Reebok, and Pharrel Williams to name a few. In this episode, Aaron shares his insights on becoming a better leader, going against the cultural grain, and the power of misunderstood markets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off the heels of a $50 million dollar raise, Ajay Relan joins Masters of Craft to dive into everything from his coffee shop ventures with Issa Rae, launching a portfolio of over 30 commerce & community oriented tech startups, a brief stint as a rapper alongside Snoop Dogg, being partner at Nas' Queensbridge Ventures, his personal journey with mental health, and serving over 1 million meals around the world through his Hashtag Lunchbag philanthropic organization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a professional UFC fighter, Michelle Waterson -- the Karate Hottie -- knows exactly what it's like to fight for anything and everything. The multi-hyphenate restaurateur, entrepreneur, mom, wife, and ass-kicker has been fighting for her voice since a young age, and in the octagon as a force to be reckoned with. Recorded at VeeCon, Michelle joins Masters of Craft and parallels her path of physical discipline, broken bones, and personal evolution to the one we're all on -- no matter what we're fighting for in our own pursuits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most notably known as one of the founders of hall-of-fame rap group, NWA, Arabian Prince is a technologist, investor, maker, music producer, DJ, and soon-to-be venture capitalist with a $150 million dollar fund dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders. Join us on a wild ride from sneaking into concerts with his uncle as a kid, to launching the #1 PC used by streamers on Twitch, to building a medical metaverse and more.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sugar Ray Leonard is revered around the world as one of the greatest boxers who ever lived, dominating the ?80s with a fury in the ring like few have ever seen. Since his retirement from boxing, the boxer-come-entrepreneur has turned his public triumphs, personal tragedies, and unending drive into multiple businesses including a tell-all autobiography, a successful fashion line, a namesake ?Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation? for juvenile diabetes, and even motivational talks to individuals and corporations around the globe. On Innovation Crush, the champ talks about the power of saying yes, the importance of telling your complete story, battling addictions, and his personal mission to give back to the world. http://sugarrayleonard.com/foundation/ www.twitter.com/SUGARRAYLEONARD See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Astronomer, researcher, science pundit, podcaster, geek, nerd, former bullying victim, TV host, PR maven-- these are just a few of the things to describe the force that is Dr. Michelle Thaller, NASA's Deputy Director of Science Communication. In her day-to-day, Michelle spends most of her time teaching the organization, it's engineers, and the public about how to translate the science of the universe into palatable information and experiences. On this episode of Innovation Crush, recorded live in Panama, the "always on" Michelle talks about being authentic, connecting concepts with audiences, overcoming bullying, and living out one's passions. Shout out to the good folks at Hatchexperience.org for helping serendipity do it's thang! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the middle of Panamanian jungle, a small town has been forming. Not just any town, a place that is re-imagining everything from civic infrastructure, to sustainability, education, ethics, creativity and more-- all while celebrating the lives and passions of everyone who encounters it. The place is described as "a new village being built in a Panamanian river valley to bring together entrepreneurs, artists, scientists and modern day romantics." This is Kalu Yala, the brainchild of Jimmy Stice, a real estate pioneer, marketing aficionado, and an all around cool guy with good ol' Southern charm. On this episode Innovation Crush (recorded in the jungle), Jimmy discusses how Kalu Yala came to be, what he's had to navigate to build his vision, how the essence brand extends beyond it's physical locale, and what it takes to be a leader of a massive undertaking. More at: https://kaluyala.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

T.K. Coleman is passionate about others realizing their most passionate pursuits. The classically trained philosopher, 90's movie lover, and business educator champions breaking down personal barriers in order to get to your highest creative self. Among other things, he is the Education Director for Praxis, a 10-month apprenticeship program that combines a traditional liberal arts education with practical skills training, 1-on-1 coaching, academic mentoring, group discussions, professional-development workshops, and real-word business experience. On Innovation Crush, TK talks everything from teamwork to child entrepreneurship, to financial structures,-- all at the intersection of personal development. Along the way, he breaks down key points of why we do--and don't do--the things we need for top tier creativity. http://www.discoverpraxis.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A high school graduate at age 14, and a college graduate at age, 18, Brian Wong is now - at age 24 - one of the most savvy and intuitive entrepreneurs in America. His company, Kiip, is a rewards and loyalty platform geared towards customers on mobile devices, giving out over 11 rewards per second, and close to 500 million monthly "moments" - a term he and his team coined referencing engagement opportunities. A natural observer, Brian's professional and personal curiosity is rooted in cultural behavior, social psychology, and smart business thinking. On Innovation Crush, Brian discusses everything from how to nurture gifted children, to improving one's creative spark, to team leadership, and the globalization of rewards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marika Anthony Shaw is commonly known as a member of the super music group, Arcade Fire. A classically trained violinist raised by a linguistics pioneer, Marika grew up watching her mom revitalize dying languages in remote areas of the world. Later, while touring the world herself with Arcade Fire, Marika had an epiphany. If bands added $1 to the price of their ticket sales, the lump sum could be donated to a charity of the group's choice. Thus, www.Plus1.org was born. Now in it's second year, Plus1 has turned Marika into a full time business woman, changing the world one dollar at a time. On Innovation Crush, Marika discusses her transition from band mate to CEO, the hurdles and triumphs she's faced along the way, thought leadership, the art of persuasion, and an obvious passion for change. Feat guest host, Monika Bielskyte, founder of All Future Everything. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when you take a Boeing-grade rocket scientist and send him all over the planet with National Geographic? You birth an entirely new industry. Shah Selbe is one of the key pioneers of Conservation Tech, a field that combines social media, technology, science and social psychology to solve the Earth's problem. As a NatGeo Explorer, he is one of few selected to go on MacGyver-like missions in remote areas most affected by things like climate change, poaching, illegal fishing, drilling, extinction, and sometimes mother nature herself. Along the way, he has coined the phrase, "Internet of Earth Things," highlighting the fact that next evolution of digital/social connectivity is being connected to the planet. On Innovation Crush, Shah discusses the hurdles of being a young scientist among is stayed peers, his transition from rocket to earth science, his desire to work with VC's, and and that one time he used a FedEx strategy to solve a fishing problem. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If this was the Oscars, this would be the Best Film winner. We looked at listens, shares, downloads and likes and hands down, the top episode of 2015 was Chamillionare's "From Rap Ventures to Venture Capital." Early in his Grammy award winning career, rapper, Chamillionaire learned some valuable lessons about business. Whether bootstrapping his own sales of mixtapes, negotiating higher payouts from his label, developing off the wall promotional marketing schemes, or reinvesting his money into multiple ventures, he always looked for smarter and better ways to achieve success. Fast forward to almost 10 years later, where Chamillionaire is a key investor in Maker Studios, an adviser to several startups and established companies, and now entrepreneur in residence at Upfront Ventures, Los Angeles' largest venture capital fund. On Innovation Crush, Cham dishes on everything from growing up poor, to serial entrepreneurship, world changing technologies, avoiding social media, and having never wanted to be famous. feat. guest co-host, David Wong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EDM legend and cultural icon, Steve Aoki currently ranks #5 on Forbes list of the world's highest paid DJ's. The DJ/Producer/Entrepreneur/Endorsee often performs up to 3 gigs a day, has worked with brands like Bud Light and Scion, and takes no pause in the daily social-media documentation of his life. The person helping hold it all these multiple interests and creative endeavors together? Matt Colon. A legend in his own right, Matt is often sited as the reason EDM became what it is today.... a $6 billion dollar global business. He is co-founder of Deckstar, an all-star management firm with a roster full of new and well-known talent ranging Porter Robinson to Blink 182. One part counselor, one part creative director, and three parts business visionary, his job is to translate wildly creative opportunities into tangible business opportunities and vice versa. On Innovation Crush, Matt dishes on the ups and downs of the manager's role in (show)business, walks through his own origin story, highlights how team work happens with artists & his company, and how Deckstar survived the death of of one if its legendary co-founders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By the time she was 17, Jane Buckingham was already one of Oprah's Favorite Things. The book she authored a year earlier, Teens Speak Out, had served as an in-depth observation of the life and minds of teenage girls and caught the attention of the media mogul. Born the daughter of a psychologist and journalist, Jane continued her development as an observer of culture, and eventually created some of the world's most followed trend reports, including the coveted Cassandra Report. Along the way she has authored several books under a family of "Modern Girl" titles that identify every-day life-hacks and shortcuts for the modern woman. As a multiple award-winning industry thought leader, her company, Trendera, is highly sought after by corporations large and small for insights on consumer and cultural behavior. On Innovation Crush, Jane breaks down her history as an observer of culture, her challenges with work-life balance, how trend spotting works, gaps in diversity, and how to translate trends into actionable items for brands and entrepreneurs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thought leaders from Mattel, Hasbro, Anki and the USC Annenberg Center for Innovation discuss the cognitive, social, and technological future of play. Sandbox Summit has spent the last five years creating a new type of playground for children by redefining traditional play patterns, as the lines between digital and physical play continue to blur. Sandbox Summit’s annual conference has brought industry leaders, educators and parents together to create a forum to create ways for children to incorporate technology into their play and become active innovators. See a video of the conversation here: https://vimeo.com/144449876 Panelists: Aslan Appleman, Sr. Director of Advanced Concepts, Mattel Erin Reilly, Managing Director and Research Fellow, USC Annenberg Innovation Lab Joby Otero, Chief Creative Officer, Anki Dan Judkins, VP, Design & Development, iPlay & Mobile, Hasbro See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you raise 1.2 million dollars in only a couple years? Just ask 9-year-old, social good superhero and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Dylan Siegel. At age 6, the then-to-be author, philanthropist, merchandiser, chocolate connoisseur, and all around BOSS got it in his head that he would raise some money for his best friend's rare disease by writing a book. Per his own creativity, Dylan's effort quickly turned into a 7-figure fundraising collection of bracelets, hair ties, Hershey chocolate bars and books while sparking a global movement of kids and families creating their own ways to do the same. On Innovation Crush, Dylan and his dad discuss their journey, and everything from parenting (Dylan has 2 other siblings) to video games, dealing with press, to Dylan's vision for a mobile app that allows others to create their own movement. More at chocolatebarbook.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the midst of US economic crisis, Skinner Layne made a bold and strategic move, relocating to Santiago, Chile. Soon after, the former political campaign adviser turned financial consultant, created Exopshere, an organization focused on entrepreneurial learning through a series scientific, emotional, and business educational experiences. With a collective goal to "Disturb The Universe," his team and advisory board boasts a global who's who of engineers, social scientists, and experts from almost every corner of business. On Innovation Crush, Skinner breaks down the success of Exosphere, demystifies our obsession with failure, and explores how every problem in business is a people problem. www.exosphe.re See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moran Cerf is widely known for his Grand Slam Award-Winning talk on The Moth where he intricately describes a series of hilarious events that took place when he broke into a bank. The former hacker, graphic designer, filmmaker turned neuroscientist slash professor slash marketing consultant has gone from professionally breaking into banks (paid for by the banks to test their security systems), to professionally breaking into brains (often paid for by brands). His studies of our ability to control emotion, using dreams to introduce or eliminate habits, the science of free will, simple decision-making and more have informed and entertained groups ranging from marketers to audiences at the World Economic Forum. On Innovation Crush, the anomaly that is Moran Cerf, discusses everything from making life transitions, defining his personal brand, the neuroscience of marketing, and that one time he was dead and alive at the same time. www.neuro-ex.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As CEO of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, Nancy Hill gets a birds eye view of the world's most dominant for force behind the world's greatest economy... advertising. From Madison Avenue, to Silicon Valley to the White House, Nancy and the 4A's deal with everything from educating future leaders, to political policy change, to regulating ethical business practices, to tackling diversity issues and probably a whole bunch of other top secret things we'll probably never know about. As the first female CEO of the 100 year old organization, she has faced many challenges, and at the same time has created a slew high-five worthy successes for the industry as a whole. On Innovation Crush, Nancy, talks about her own sense of integrity, how growing up in a small town molded her leadership style, technology's affect on the industry, and the future of the advertising industry. www.aaaa.org See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind the Hustle, Samsung, and Innovation Crush bring together three of of the world's most creative designers for an exciting conversation spanning fashion, technology, entrepreneurship, business models, failure, and everything in between. Featuring Jason Mayden, former head of global brand design at Nike, and currently VP of Design at venture firm, Mark One; Chris Stamp, CEO of Stampd (currently as in market collaborations with Puma and GAP), and Spencer Nikosey, creator and designer of Kill Spencer. More info at www.behindthehustle.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you get 10's of 1000's of people to do absolutely anything you want them do all at once? Just ask Elan Lee, alternate reality game pioneer, marketer extraordinaire, video game designer, and record breaking crowdfunding raiser ($8M for Exploding Kittens). As a failing high school student, Elan Lee was the first person in the world to photograph a sound wave; of course after inventing the method for doing so himself. As a winning story teller and entrepreneur, he has taken home coveted Clio and Emmy awards, and his inspired brands and fans all over the world to do the seemingly impossible. On Innovation Crush, Elan talks about his 3 step process for creativity, his numerous failures, his biggest wins, empowering crowds, and his completion of 46 room escapes (and counting). http://twitter.com/elanlee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At Sci Futures, Ari Popper and his team of visionary engineers, writers, and tinkerers play with the imagined future. With some of the world's top brands and corporations as clients, his job is literally taking science fiction from movies, books, and television and turning them to actionable products and services we can see today. From Visa to General Mills to Lowe's (for which they made a real life version of Star Trek's Holodeck), Ford, Crayola and more, Ari has been the puppet master pulling the strings to make the future happen now. On Innovation Crush, Ari discusses his tools of the trade, leaving his sales job, what he wanted to be as a kid, his workplace superpower, and what it takes to accurately predict the future through fiction. See Ari and others like him live at http://createtech.aaaa.org/#ct2015-1 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every company, city, social media platform, school, brand, and so on, talks about the idea of building community. But with few true successes to note, there questions abound as to how to do it. Enter Ava Bromberg. A former sculptor turned civic maven, Ava is the SVP of business development for LA's largest maker community and a beacon for "how to" rethink community design for today's technological and entrepreneurial city infrastructures. With over 860,000 sq feet, about a dozen floors, 100's of businesses large and small, and a 4 story wooden chair out in front just for kicks, LA's REEF, is one of the largest gatherings of creative-minded artists and businesses in the world. On this episode, Ava walks through what it takes to build a thriving, self selecting, collaborative, diverse, entertaining, and cohesive community...under one roof. In partnership with Innovation Week Los Angeles: http://www.innovate.la See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Innovation to me is purposefully making mistakes." - Dan Harmon Dan Harmon is an expert at building Community. Literally. He is best known for creating the TV series, COMMUNITY, loosely based on his time spent in community college. What he is also an expert at is not fitting in. Most Google search results will tell you he's brash, overly honest, combative, mean, or otherwise difficult to work with. Perhaps these are all side effects from when mad genius and creativity collide. Perhaps it all comes from place of knowing oneself and being confident in the fact that we're all human and emotional beings on an unknown journey. Stemming from his unique - let's call it "flair" - Dan has carved out lane after lane for himself, adored by fans and industry insiders for his books, his teachings, his personal philosophies, his podcast, his comedy, his honesty, and the overall unique way he sees the world. On this 100th episode of Innovation Crush, Dan continues his to bring us along on his quest for truth in all things creative, business, and life. http://twitter.com/danharmon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With 99 episodes complete, we've looked at ton of creative business and cultural problems solved by some of the world's top thinkers and doers. Now, joined by a few innovation brothers from other mothers, this episode is a brief look back at a few episodes, themes, guests, and concepts that have been examined over the past two years on Innovation Crush. And just in case you forgot: "Every week, Innovation Crush smashes convention to bits by profiling some of the world's most daring projects and the people behind them. From marketing ideas to technology innovations, disruptive business models, personal development, and everything between, IC is a one stop shop for all the "who-to-know" and "what-to-know" you'll ever need to know. Hosted by long-time idea maker, Chris Denson, the show serves up a giant helping of some of the best minds around the world, all with a heaping side of occasional bad jokes. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Innovation to me is... terrifying." Damian Kulash is best known as the front man of super genius creative musical group, OK Go. As the grandson of the inventor of the fish stick (real talk), it's no surprise that many of the inventive genes he comes from manifest themselves in his group's whimsical and audacious creative exploits. Whether art projects, dabbling in physics, tinkering with biology, creating visual illusions, or reinventing marketing; bringing their musical visions to life in far-more-than-interesting ways has always been a part of their creative and business culture. Fresh off a 2015 MTV VMA win ("I Won't Let You Down"), Damian visits Innovation Crush to talk about everything from having the second ever viral video on YouTube to maintaining team chemistry, working with brands, becoming a business man, to their process of printing an album on strands of DNA... and a few crazy things on their current creative wishlist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Innovation to me is... seeing beyond possibility." Rabbi Sherre Hirsch is far from from your average Rabbi. She has broken through several glass ceilings in her career (she even heeds the warning of looking out for the broken glass in doing so) and has carved out very non-traditional paths both on- and off the pulpit. As a counselor of individuals, teams, and corporations, Sherre teaches people how to get to and operate from the core of their values and beliefs. Always a few steps ahead, she also helps her clients get out of their own way and push beyond their visions of possibility - into that place where innovation truly happens. Her latest book, Thresholds, is a well-crafted examination of the transitional phase between our old operating methods and entering into a new way of doing things. On Innovation Crush, the Rabbi discusses everything from her love of video games to pushing through her own depression, to authoring books, and how innovation internally leads to innovation externally. www.sherrehirsch.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Innovation to me is... solving interesting problems in ways that haven't been thought of before." A few years ago, Maria Scileppi - a then very successful advertising executive - hit an all time low. Unsatisfied both personally and professionally, she decided to quit her job, make a friend a day for the next year, document it all, and make an art exhibit out of it. Thus began a whole new career path. Since then, she has been designing experimental project-based curricula that foster the professional and personal growth for the members of the team at 72 and Sunny, one of the most creative, creative agencies around. As founding director of 72U, Maria lives at the intersection of art, technology, culture and storytelling, tackling projects ranging from murals, music videos, short documentaries and immersive art events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny "Zenka" Carden's visions for the future have been seen all over the world. The futurist/artist combines everything from 500 year old Japanese sculpting methods to augmented reality, large scale murals, invisible paints, and more to tell startlingly accurate stories about the past and future of society. Her artwork explores the themes of how technological advances accelerate over time. Before becoming a professional artist she co-founded and lead a digital marketing company, Triple Smart, for over 7 years. Triple Smart designed creative solutions in software development, online marketing, SEO, Social Media, and website development for non-profits and environmentally focused companies. On Innovation Crush, she walks us through life work, and her life's work, crafting a beautiful picture about how we live, work, and play. See more of her work @ www.zenka.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Irwin Adam Eydelnant is no ordinary doctor. Part technologist, part foodie, part artist, and a scientist by trade, Irwin is in the business of next level food experiences. Using pots, pans, and beakers as his tools of the trade, the Principal and Creative/Scientific Director of Future Food Studio, has created emerging food concepts and experiences alongside the likes of Pepsi, Kraft, SBE Group, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Stella Artois and a host of others. On Innovation Crush, the Canadian good doctor breaks down everything from being raised by an immigrant mother, how fracturing his spine helped his career, where food is headed, and even what Drake means when he says "the 6." http://www.irwinadam.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Standing 6'7" and 290 lbs and adorned in 2 out of 3 pieces of a 3-piece suit, Andrew McGregor, aka King Drew, is quite literally, a gentle giant. That is, if he's not punching you in the face or defeating the world's foremost opponents in chess. The Mighty King Drew has had recent buzz for bringing the sport of Chess Boxing to the United States. However, in many circles he's known for philanthropic work all over the world which includes teaching journalism to the world's voiceless communities, building a robot that sniffs out mines, and a bar (yes, a pick-up-chicks type of bar) where a portion of the proceeds go to local causes. On Innovation Crush, Drew holds no punches in sharing his journey, working with 10's of 1000's of people to make magic happen, passing off leadership to others, and that one time George Foreman grilled him with boxing tips. http://www.mightykingdrew.com If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barnet Bain is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, teacher, podcaster, radio personality, and essentially - for all intents and purposes - the muse of all muses. His mantra, "every act is a creative act," fuels creative thinking and doing in everything from politics to entertainment to manufacturing, entrepreneurship, teaching and then some. Part science, and part fun, he has taught universities, corporations, creatives, and individuals unforgettable, methodologies for unleashing creativity in their everyday lives. On Innovation Crush, Barnet hilariously and poignantly breaks down his life journey and career path, and walks us through a few of the best bits from his new book, The Art of Doing and Being. This episode features guest host Eric Espinosa, producer of TEDxLA. http://barnetbain.com/ If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2015, Matt Mason was voted the 11th most creative person in business by Fast Company. The pirate radio dj turned magazine publisher turned marketer, turned BitTorrent whisperer boasts a number of claims to fame - including the only book on Amazon to become a best-seller in two simultaneous categories. He's written and produced TV series, screenplays, comic strips, apps and records, not to mention award-winning, global advertising campaigns. The last few years of his career have been dedicated to bridging the gaps between the piracy community and corporate America. On Innovation Crush, Matt gives a glimpse into his career, that time he was publicly threatened with jail time, and what the world would look like if money were no object. feat special guest co-host Eric Espinosa of TEDx LA. twitter.com/mattmason See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an organization, Humbleriot describes itself as "a collective of peaceful warriors armed with a loaded clip of authenticity and awareness, who utilize music and culture to tell stories." At its helm sits Anthony Demby, the most humble rioter of all. For the past 18 years, Anthony has been a staple in audible entertainment, working with artists ranging from Natasha Bedingfield, to Childish Gambino to ?uestlove and numerous brands like AirBnB, Vanity Fair, and Dell. To top it off, his recent experiences have included dinners with Deepak Chopra and booking the Dalai Lama as special guest. What sets Anthony apart? Part of it, as he explains is his disciplined dedication to meditation which is a key part of his internal and external successes. On this episode, Anthony gives a head nodding earful of his wisdom, experience, and industry know-how. http://www.humbleriot.com/ featuring special guest, Paula Miranda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenny Gottstein once loaded a toy gun with marshmallows dipped in food coloring and shot her coworker. Fortunately for her, as a professional adventure game designer, that's exactly the type of thing she gets paid to do. For years, Jenny has used the power of play to unlock creativity in the teams she works with by organizing public games around the world for groups ranging from 5 to 10,000 people. Whether internally at corporations, or publicly for random and willing participants, this Forbes 30 Under 30 play genius has a knack for understanding consumer experiences, social behavior, and risk taking. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Jenny breaks down her point of view on everything from play to failure to domestic violence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For years, people all over the world have had their eyes and ears on the streets of Detroit, MI, USA. In the midst of all the overly promoted destruction porn, lay several gems of innovation and an overwhelming sense of excitement toward the endless possibilities that come from starting over. 2 years ago The Collaborative Group launched the first ever "Challenge Detroit," a year long initiative designed to bring 30+ innovative professionals to the city to work for local companies large and small, commit to ongoing social justice projects, document their experiences, and become ambassadors for the city. On Innovation Crush, program creators Dierdre Greengroves, and Doyle Mosher share their journey in creating and maintaining a solution to one of the world's biggest challenges... Revitalizing Detroit. Feat. special guest host, Cooper Bates. www.twitter.com/ChallengeDet www.challengedetroit.org/ Visit AudiblePodcast.com/Crush for a free audiobook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Look at any top 100 YouTube channel list, and you're guaranteed to find Toby Turner (aka Tobuscus) somewhere in the ranking. To put that in perspective, in 2012, Wired reported that there are well over half a billion YouTube Channels in existence. In that regard, Toby has amassed fame that easily rivals any mainstream celebrity. 15+ million subscribers, over 3 billion views, a top performing crowd-funded mobile video game, roles in television and film, tons of brand endorsements and then some... and he did all on his own terms. On Innovation Crush, the 30-year-old performer slash perfectionist slash marketer slash multi-platform entrepreneur takes on a wild ride through his career and success. twitter.com/tobyturner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave Asprey is a former computer hacker turned biohacker turned systems thinker turned CEO turned branding & business maven turned awesome. At age 26, and worth millions of dollars, Dave was well over 300lbs and suffering from numerous conditions affecting his mental and physical health. Tired of physiological failure, he turned his hacking skills toward his own biology, thus beginning the journey of what is now known as the Bulletproof Executive; a suite of products, information, and methodologies that release unlimited potential in individuals and organizations. The Bulletproof promise? Supercharge Your Body. Upgrade Your Brain. Be Bulletproof. On this episode Dave breaks down his journey, biohacking methodologies, how he's structured his success in life and work, and the breakdowns and triumphs he's experienced along the way. www.twitter.com/bulletproofexec See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Innovation Crush host, Chris Denson, breaks down 5 points of innovation; pulling anecdotes and stories from previous episodes and building takeaways for how to apply innovation principles and theory to your own Crush Culture. 1.) Curiosity & Exploration 2.) Say Yes to the Yes 3.) Diverse Perspectives 4.) Creating Happiness 5.) User Experience See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Innovation Crush, we got a chance to sit down with the power women of Nike, Def Jam, and Universal Pictures during Behind the Hustle's "Yes Ma'am" event. The conversation is a fun and dynamic ride through everything from humble beginnings, personal branding, the value of relationships, working with millenials, celebrating personal victories, work-life balance and more... plus Q & A from the live audience! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether on stage at a comedy club, at the helm of the LA Podfest, behind the mic on Comedy Film Nerds, directing his podcast documentary, or entertaining the troops in one of his 7(and counting) tours of the Middle East, Graham Elwood is a force to be reckoned with. Over the years, the comedian/filmmaker/entrepreneur discovered his purpose as an entertainer... to change people's lives... and do it on his own terms. On this episode, Graham talks about the power of podcasting, developing intimate connections with audiences, disrupting old Hollywood, and the future of technology. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.