The Developing Life Podcast
by Davron Bowman | Heather Crank | Tru Adams
The Developing Life Podcast is your go-to destination for creative minds, entrepreneurs, and leaders striving to grow and thrive in today’s ever-evolving world. A collaborative effort lead by Davron Bowman, Heather Crank and Tru Adams- each episode dives deep into the intersection of creativity, community, and strategy, offering actionable insights and inspiring stories from industry experts, visionaries, and innovators. 🎙️ What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies to elevate your creative and professional journey Insights into building community and fostering collaboration Practical advice for turning passion into purpose and profit Real stories of overcoming challenges, scaling success, and staying inspired From navigating the complexities of running a business to exploring the transformative power of human connection in the age of AI, The Developing Life brings you honest conversations, thought-provoking i
Episodes
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Different by Design | The Power of NOT Fitting In ft. Milka Broukhim
What if never fitting in became your greatest creative advantage? In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Heather Crank sits down with multidisciplinary creative leader, educator, and designer Milka Broukhim for a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, experimentation, burnout,...
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The Art AI Can't Make: Matt Wood on "Brand Tattooing" & Surviving 27 Years Most Creatives Couldn't
While the creative industry races to hand everything over to AI, Matt has quietly built the one thing a machine can't replicate: art so human, so specific to who you are, that clients say "I've never seen myself like this." He calls it brand tattooing — and in this episode, he explains exactly…
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Integration, Courage, and the Quiet Revolution of Being Fully Yourself | ft. Tess Posner
In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast- Host Heather Crank and special guest Tess Posner sit honestly with the questions almost no one in this conversation is willing to hold at once: • What does it actually mean to build human-centered AI right now • Why the "doomer vs. accelerationist"...
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Are we Teaching AI the Wrong Things? De Kai on Ethics, Language, and Raising AI
What if AI isn’t just something we use… but something we’re raising? In this deeply human conversation, AI pioneer De Kai, one of the minds behind modern machine translation- shares a perspective that reframes everything: 👉 AI isn’t a tool. 👉 It’s a reflection. 👉 And whether we realize it or...
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Cut, Paste, Collide: Analog Rebellion in a World Racing Towards AI | ft. Scott Clum
In a world racing toward automation, what does it mean to stay human as a creator? In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, we sit down with legendary designer Scott Clum—a pioneer of experimental typography, Raygun-era design culture, and one of the creative forces who helped shape visual...
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Creativity, Identity & the Power of Starting Over | ft. Chris Martin
Chris Martin doesn’t sugarcoat what it takes to survive as a modern creative. From the highs of building a design career to the struggles of burnout, identity, and starting over, he opens up in ways you rarely hear on podcasts. In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast- hosted by Heather...
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From Rolling Stones to Radical Truth: How One Designer Continually Reinvents Himself- and What You Can Learn | ft. Stefan Sagmeister
After designing album covers for icons like the Rolling Stones, Stefan Sagmeister sensed his work growing stale. He took a radical step: shut down his studio for a year—every seven years. In this Developing Life Podcast episode, Sagmeister explains how that sabbatical transformed his career,...
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Redesigning Reality: Ryan Summers on Obsession, Vision & the Future of Creative Work
What happens when creativity becomes a way to reimagine how we experience the world? In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Ryan Summers — whose career spans Pacific Rim, Person of Interest, Blizzard, and Warner Brothers — opens up about his journey from chemical engineering to motion...
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Who Are We Now: Design Identity in the Wake of the Algorithm | ft. Petrula Vrontikis
Who Are We Now? Petrula Vrontikis on Design, Identity & Staying Human in the Algorithm Age - Welcome to one of the most soul-shifting conversations we’ve ever had on the Developing Life Podcast. What happens to authorship, intuition, and creative power when algorithms shape our every move?…
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Make Something Beautiful. Become Someone Brave | ft. Dave Zaboski
What if the future of creativity wasn’t about doing more, but becoming more? Dave Zaboski—former Disney animator (The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast, Fantasia 2000), expedition artist, startup founder, and creative philosopher—joins The Developing Life for one of our most powerful episodes to…
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Designing Freedom: Why Humanity is Your Greatest Advantage in an AI World | ft. Hayley Akins
In this powerfully human episode of the Developing Life Podcast, host Heather Crank sits down with Hayley Akins—motion designer, business coach, and founder of Motion Hatch—to explore what it really takes to build a sustainable creative career in an AI-driven world. With over 15 years in the…
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Financial Confidence for Creatives: How to Stop Surviving and Start Building | ft. Bayleigh Laster
What if financial literacy was the missing key to unlocking your creativity? In this heartfelt and high-impact episode of The Developing Life Podcast, we sit down with Bayleigh Laster—licensed occupational therapist turned financial educator—to explore how money mindset shapes our identity, work,...
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Unbound: Freedom, Creativity and Conscious Growth | ft. Phillip J. Clayton
Guest: Phillip J. Clayton – Strategic Brand Consultant, Creative Advisor, and Founder of PJC What does it mean to redefine yourself through design, survive the gates of hell, and emerge with clarity? In this soul-stirring episode, Davron Bowman sits down with Phillip J. Clayton—renowned brand...
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What If You Told the Truth? How Vulnerability Became Jing Foon Yu’s Superpower
👇 Like this episode? Subscribe for more stories that actually matter! · From Amsterdam to art school, from corporate design to poetic activism—Jing Foon Yu has always asked the hard questions. But when she started asking them of herself, everything changed. · In this deeply honest episode…
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Threads of Innovation: Fashion, Tech and Creative Branding | ft. Mayya Geo
In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Maya Geo, a leader in fashion tech, talks about her journey from art student to founder of a design studio that specializes in fashion tech and branding. Maya shares how she combines creative design with emerging technologies like AI and virtual...
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Making Design Matter: From Punk Rock to Print | ft. Rick Griffith
🎙️ From Punk Rock to Design Revolution: The Radical Mind of Rick Griffith What happens when you mix punk rock rebellion, radical design, and a relentless commitment to community? You get Rick Griffith—a typographer, cultural instigator, and creative force reshaping the future of design. In this...
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What If Your Biggest Struggle Was Actually Your Superpower? | ft. Hana Ateeq
"What if the thing you struggle with the most could actually be your greatest strength?" Today’s episode of The Developing Life Podcast is a special one. We’re sitting down with someone whose story is a powerful reminder that creativity, resilience, and self-discovery often come from the toughest...
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From Cult to Clarity: A Raw Journey of Pain, Healing, and Self-Worth | ft. Davron Bowman
In this deeply personal and transformative episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Davron Bowman shares his raw and unfiltered journey from a life of control, trauma, and self-doubt to a path of clarity, confidence, and grace. Reflecting on his upbringing in a restrictive cult, the painful...
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Rise of the Creative Phoenix: Confidence and Creativity ft. Heather Crank
🎙️ Episode Title: The Rise of the Creative Phoenix: Heather Krank’s Story of Resilience and Innovation In this powerful and personal episode of The Developing Life Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Heather Krank, a trailblazing creative whose work has captivated audiences…
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The Voice Within: Creative Journeys, Big Transitions and Bold Goals | w/ Tru Adams
🎧 Unleashing Your Authentic Voice and Living Boldly What happens when you stop running from your truth and start leaning into the person you were meant to be? In this inspiring episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Tru Adams takes us on a journey through her evolution—from a 20-year career in...
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Unlocking Creative Growth: Joel Pilger on Community, Collaboration, and Business Success
How can community help creatives overcome isolation, grow professionally, and achieve financial independence? In this episode of The Developing Life, Joel Pilger—visionary advisor and founder of Forum—shares his journey of building successful creative businesses and communities. Discover the...
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Monsters, Meaning and More! Stefan Bucher on Why Real Success Comes from the Unexpected
In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Host Heather Crank dives into a unique and personal conversation with celebrated designer, illustrator, and creative storyteller, Stefan Bucher. Known for his quirky daily monster illustrations and powerful visual storytelling, Stefan opens up about...
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Aligning Careers with Purpose for Lasting Impact: Using Design to Solve the World's Wicked Problems and More.
Imagine a career where your work not only fuels your bank account but genuinely fulfills you—where your purpose drives every project, and impact matters as much as the final design. In episode 26 of The Developing Life Podcast- special guest Terri Irwin challenges creatives to do exactly that.…
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Empowering Women Through Design: Kung Pik Liu on FemTech, Overcoming Bias, and Building Brands with Purpose
In this episode of The Developing Life, we sit down with Kung Pik Liu, founder of Design Angel and a leading voice in FemTech and women’s empowerment through design. With over two decades of experience in branding and graphic design, Kung shares her journey from Hong Kong to New York and how she...
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Redefining Inclusion: Rebecca Martin on Language, Design, and Empowering Communities
Join us on The Developing Life Podcast as we welcome Rebecca Martin, a PhD candidate at Rutgers University and a senior research specialist. In this episode, hosted by Tru Adams, Rebecca shares her unique journey from visual merchandising and design to social work, focusing on inclusive design…
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Human Connection in the Age of AI: Finding Strength in Community (TDLP Shorts)
Do you feel like technology is pulling us apart more than connecting us? Does it have to be that way? Suggest topics, guests, show your love or tell us how we can improve! Support the show LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEVELOPING TEAM AND CONTINUE THE CREATIVE CONVERSATION LINKEDIN:...
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AI Can’t Replace This: Why Creative Communities Matter Now More Than Ever
Our guest for this episode is Isabelle Poirier — an exceptional brand designer and the driving force behind the Ottawa Design Club. · Izzy's passion for building creative communities has not only shaped the design scene in Ottawa but Marsiesse and New York. · Throughout this episode, we'll…
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Examining AI Through The Human Lens with Helen and Dave Edwards
How do we ensure AI enhances rather than replaces human creativity? In episode 22 of The Developing Life Podcast, Technology executives and founders of Artificiality- Helen and Dave Edwards share their vision of a future where AI and humanity work hand-in-hand. Explore their strategies for...
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Defying Expectations and Embracing Continuous Growth | ft. Chris Do
🎙️ Episode 21: Unleashing Your True Purpose with Chris Do TDLP Host Davron Bowman goes live Chris Do, the creative powerhouse behind The Futur. Dive into a thought-provoking conversation about navigating the shifting landscape of purpose, passion, and creativity in an era dominated by AI and...
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Navigating the Intersection of TALENT and JOY | ft. Phyllis Strawder aka Ghetto Country Brandmother
Dive into the inspiring journey of Phyllis Williams-Strawder, aka the Ghetto Country Brandmother®. From being a 6'1 female who knows how to fight- to BTS BBQ Queen- to Bad Ass BrandMother-- Phyllis' Story is one you won't want to miss. · Phyllis shares her path to discovering that true…
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SHED LIMITING BELIEFS and Define Your True Purpose | ft. Jose Caballer
Join us for an emotionally charged episode of The Developing Life Podcast with Heather Crank and visionary Jose Caballer. This episode goes beyond the basics, delving into the mental aspects of creativity and growth. Jose opens up about his journey of self-discovery from Razorfish to The Futur to…
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Converging Worlds: Technology and Art in Modern Creativity | ft. Sharifa Lafon
Join our host, Heather Crank, as she sits down with the accomplished Sharifa Lafon, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Denver Digerati. Sharifa, a visionary in the realm of emerging media, shares her journey of redefining artistic boundaries through the innovative use of AI and augmented...
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Crafting Brands That Lead With Purpose: Sirena Andras On Shaping The Future
🎙️ So excited to share this recent conversation featuring the incredible Sirena del Mar Andras · ✨ Sirena has navigated the intense journey of transforming her brand into a certified B Corp, making significant adjustments and acquiring deep, valuable insights along the way. · Today, she's the...
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From Crisis to Habit: Embedding Sustainability in Everyday Life | Climate Design Round Table
In Episode 16 of The Developing Life Podcast- Planet-Positive thought leaders unpack the critical challenges of our modern world, from digital distractions to the pressures of overconsumption. · This episode offers a rich blend of high-value insights and human-centric moments, highlighting the...
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Purpose and Power: Transforming Creativity Into Social Impact | ft. Heidi Hackemer
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Heidi Hackemer, filled with actionable insights on strategy, creativity, and social responsibility. Tune in to discover how to leverage creativity and strategic insight to drive real societal change and make a meaningful impact in...
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Navigating the Future of Design: AI, Advocacy, and Adaptation with Lynda Decker
In this episode of the Developing Live podcast, host Heather Crank sits down with the visionary designer and gender equity advocate, Lynda Decker. With a rich background that spans brand strategy, identity, and interactive communication, Lynda shares her journey from working with high-profile...
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Dialogue Driven Growth: The Impact of AI Chatbots in Marketing | ft. Dr. Uohna Thiessen
Host Tru Adams sits down with Dr. Uohna Thiessen, a visionary in the field of AI and data science, to explore the transformative potential of AI-driven chatbots in modern business. With over a decade of experience and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Dr. Thiessen's journey from biochemistry to becoming a...
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DESIGN Like You Give A Damn: Actionable Strategies for Eco-Conscious Creatives | ft. Marc O'Brien
Davron Bowman hosts Marc O'Brien, a pioneer in sustainable and regenerative design. In this episode, Marc O'Brien challenges the conventional wisdom of sustainability and introduces the concept of regenerative design. Discover how to move beyond merely minimizing negative impacts to actively...
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Mastering BRAND VOICE and TONE: Insights from Copywriting & Communications Expert Mel Barfield
In this episode, you'll learn: The Key Differences Between Brand Voice and Brand Tone: Understand how to distinguish and effectively utilize these two critical elements in your brand's communication strategy. Actionable Steps for Creating a Personality-Filled Brand Voice: Gain insights into...
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How to DESIGN PLANET-FRIENDLY and PROFITABLE businesses | ft. Brian Stancheski
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Actionable Strategies for Sustainable Design: Tips on choosing eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient tech, and conducting lifecycle analyses to reduce environmental impact. Leveraging Technology and AI: How advanced technologies and AI streamline design…
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BREAKING BIAS: The Importance of Diversity in AI Creation & Innovation
In episode 9 of The Developing Life Podcast we sit down for a conversation on Inclusion, Representation and Diversity with Meca Ayo Cole. Meca shares their personal journey and underscores the critical importance of representation and cultural sensitivity in AI development. 🎙️ What You'll...
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How to Design Your Company To Work ALONGSIDE AI | ft. Pedro Ruiz
Are you passionate about using AI and emerging tech for good? · If so, this episode is for you! · The Developing Life Podcast Host Heather Crank sits down for a powerful discussion with AI Engineer, and Leader at Iterate Labs- Pedro Ruiz- . · Throughout this conversation, they unravel the...
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How To DESIGN HUMAN EXPERIENCES For EMOTIONAL CONNECTION | ft. Eric Heiman
Welcome to episode 7 of the Developing Life podcast. Today, we explore how immersive spaces can transform perceptions and interactions within our communities. We're joined by special guest, Eric Heiman, a visionary in the design world -- principle and co-founder of Volume Inc, known for…
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How to Maintain Your MENTAL HEALTH In a Digital World + Exploring Web3 EXPERIENCES | ft. XOCHITL ARTEAGA
💡 In this episode, former MUA turned Web3 Doer --Xochitl Arteaga will share her expertise and personal insights on how to strike a balance between productivity and self-care in the digital age. Learn more about Xochitl's shift from master MUA to Tech Tour Guide & Evangelist for the Digitally...
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How to THRIVE GLOBALLY as a CREATIVE | ft. LISL MACDONALD
The Developing Life host Heather Crank sits down for a live discussion with Lisl Macdonald, a seasoned professional who has traversed the globe, unraveling the intricacies of cultural diversity and its profound impact on professional interactions. 🗺️ · 💼 From navigating unfamiliar customs to...
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Strategy in Motion: Navigating the Challenges of Executing Creative Visions
Have you ever found yourself wondering why your meticulously crafted brand strategy seems to fall flat when it comes to execution? You're not alone. Many businesses struggle with the gap between strategy and action, leaving their brands stagnant and their efforts fruitless. But there's hope on…
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Mastering the Art of COMMUNICATION as an INTROVERT
❓ How do we find balance between authentically personal- and professional? ❓ Does compassion in communication mean your brand is weak? ❓ Can you use clear, intentional communication to get almost anything you want in life? · 🎙 In Episode 3 of The Developing Life Podcast Tru Adams sits down with...
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Find Your Flow: How Organization Fuels Creativity and Amplifies Creative Business Success - ft. Mauricio Tonon
In this valuable podcast episode, "Find your Flow: How Organization and Structure Fuels Creativity and Amplifies Business Success," Davron Bowman of The Developing Team sits down with Award-Winning Art Director, Motion Designer and AI Educator Mauricio Tonon to discuss the symbiotic relationship...
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How to Navigate and Break Through Imposter Syndrome - ft. James Victore
Join us as we dive deep into practical insights on overcoming self-doubt during career shifts, embracing authenticity in business, and setting meaningful boundaries for personal and professional growth. · 🚀Special guest-- Emmy award winning artist, author and creative activist James Victore…
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About this show
The Developing Life Podcast is your go-to destination for creative minds, entrepreneurs, and leaders striving to grow and thrive in today’s ever-evolving world. A collaborative effort lead by Davron Bowman, Heather Crank and Tru Adams- each episode dives deep into the intersection of creativity, community, and strategy, offering actionable insights and inspiring stories from industry experts, visionaries, and innovators.
🎙️ What You’ll Gain:
Proven strategies to elevate your creative and professional journey
Insights into building community and fostering collaboration
Practical advice for turning passion into purpose and profit
Real stories of overcoming challenges, scaling success, and staying inspired
From navigating the complexities of running a business to exploring the transformative power of human connection in the age of AI, The Developing Life brings you honest conversations, thought-provoking i
Hosted by
Davron Bowman | Heather Crank | Tru Adams
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