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Your World of Creativity
by Mark Stinson
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.In every episode, you'll discover: - How to tap into your most original thinking. - Inspiration from the experts’ own experience. - Specific tools, exercises, and formulas to organize your ideas. - And most of all, you’ll learn how to make connections and create opportunities to publish, post, record, display, sell, market, and promote your creative work.Listen for the latest insights for creative people who want to stop questioning themselves and overcome obstacles to launch their creative endeavors out into the world.Connect with Mark at www.Mark-Stinson.com
Episodes
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Liberating Ideas: Making Brands Mean Something, with Cat How, Founder + Creative Director
There’s never been an easier time to make something look good. Templates, design systems, endless inspiration—and now AI—can generate everything from images and logos to entire brand campaigns. But that raises a more important creative question: Can we make it mean something? On this episode of...
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Why Conscious Authors Feel Called to Write, Roundtable with Carina Marshall, Will Cady, Wendy Bjork, Tammy Young, Jill Amy Sager
What changes when you’re not simply writing a book — but creating from a place of consciousness? In this special roundtable episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson brings together five authors whose work is rooted in spirituality, intuition, personal growth, holistic wellness…
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The Creative Journey of Writing a Book, Roundtable with Dr. Esther Sternberg and Dan Rockwell
Writing a book may look like a solitary creative act. But behind every finished book is an entire ecosystem of inspiration, research, discipline, revision, collaboration, publishing, promotion—and ultimately, connecting the work with readers. On this special roundtable episode of YOUR WORLD OF...
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Creativity Is Skill You Can Learn, with Dom Morley
What if creativity isn't something you're born with? What if it's something you can actually practice, strengthen, and learn? On this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with Grammy-winning producer and mix engineer Dom Morley about what 30 years in recording studios with...
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The Practice of Songwriting, with Michael Flannery
What happens when you reach what looks like the finish line at the very beginning of your career? On this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with musician, songwriter, sound designer, professor, and author Michael Flannery about what happens after the big break—and why...
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Building a Place Where Creativity Wants to Happen, with Myles Wakeham, Troubled Clef Studios
What if where we create matters just as much as how we create? In this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, host Mark Stinson talks with Myles Wakeham, founder of Troubled Clef Studios in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico — an extraordinary destination recording studio created from an abandoned…
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Finding the Magic From Stage to Page, with Seth Panitch, novelist of "Antique"
What happens when an accomplished creative deliberately becomes a beginner again? On this episode of YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, Mark talks with Seth Panitch, an award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker, director, and theatre educator who has added a new creative identity to his...
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Building Creativity That Actually Works, with Lance Cayko, F9 Productions
Creative people love ideas. We love the sketch, the concept, the big vision, the possibility of something that doesn’t exist yet. But eventually, somebody has to build it. And that’s where creativity runs into budgets, materials, clients, regulations, deadlines, economic downturns—and all the…
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Knowing Your Numbers, with our Creative Roundtable
KNOWING YOUR NUMBERS: HOW METRICS CAN STRENGTHEN CREATIVITY What if numbers aren't the enemy of creativity—but one of its greatest allies? In this special YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY roundtable, host Mark Stinson sits down with Alisa Sparks, Andrea Carter, and Rei Vardi to explore why creative…
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The Power of Myth, by Joseph Campbell & Bill Moyers: Book Review + Audio Experiment
What if the stories that have captivated humanity for thousands of years are actually teaching us how to navigate our own lives? In this special episode of Your World of Creativity, host Mark Stinson tries out a new podcast format: Creative Book Reviews — exploring influential books that have...
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Hamid Ghanadan, CEO, LINUS Consulting on Persuading the World's Most Skeptical Audiences
On Your World of Creativity, we explore how innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, and thought leaders transform ideas into impact. Today's guest has spent three decades helping some of the world's most sophisticated science and healthcare companies answer a deceptively simple question:...
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UNLOCK Your Creativity with Resilience: Global Roundtable
What keeps creative people moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan? In this special roundtable episode of Your World of Creativity, host Mark Stinson brings together four entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and mentors to explore one of the six key lessons from his new book, UNLOCK…
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Richard Foos: Rhino Records & Shout! Factory on the Reissue Culture and Rediscovering Creativity
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners, entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact. Today's guest didn't just build a successful business—he helped create an entirely new...
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Imagination as Infrastructure, with Adelia Schleusz, Founder of What If LAB
On Your World of Creativity, we travel the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact. Today's guest believes that imagination isn't just a creative skill—it's infrastructure. Adelia Schleusz has built a career at the...
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Your Brand & Signature Method, with our Creative Roundtable
Welcome back to Your World of Creativity. We travel around the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, gain confidence, and turn imagination into impact. Today, we’re doing something special — a roundtable conversation around one of the six themes…
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Classical Music and Artistic Perseverance, with David Singer, Clarinetist and Author, "From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall"
Today, we enter the world of classical music and artistic perseverance — a conversation about resilience, mastery, identity, and what it takes to stay devoted to your craft over a lifetime. Our guest is David Singer, internationally acclaimed clarinetist, educator, chamber musician, and author of...
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Brand Stories from the Customer’s Point of View, with John Elbing, author of STORYBUILDING
Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. Today, we’re stamping our creative passport in Geneva, Switzerland to talk about the power of story — specifically, how organizations can transform their messaging...
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How Teams Operate At Their Best, with Stephen Frenkel, Voyager Consulting
Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. In recent episodes, we’ve explored creativity through design, dance, music, and innovation—how ideas come to life across disciplines. Today, we’re taking that...
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Creative Cultural Expression through the Power of Voice, with Kneet, Global Independent Artist
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. In just the past few episodes, we’ve been (virtually) exploring creative centers like London, Sydney, and Las Vegas — along with vibrant hubs like Pittsburgh and Austin. Today,...
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Brand Strategy in the Age of AI, with Aurora Winter, Author
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative leaders who turn ideas into impact. Last time Aurora Winter joined us, we explored her book Turn Words Into Wealth. Now she’s back with a bold new message: 2026 is “do or die” for experts and entrepreneurs. Today we’re...
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Flipping the Record Label Model, with Don Rodriguez, Music Producer and Founder I&I Music Studio
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re diving into music and business with Don Rodriguez — a former general contractor who left a 20-year career to pursue his passion for music… and ended up redesigning…
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How to Build a Brand Universe, with Luna Battalia, Business Strategist, Caru Creative and Animist Branding
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re exploring the intersection of soul, storytelling, and strategy with Luna Battalia — a leadership mentor and business strategist who helps founders build Brand...
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How Local Artists Get Discovered, with Allen Halas, music writer, radio host, and podcaster
Today’s guest lives at the intersection of music, media, and the side hustle. If you’ve ever wondered how local scenes get discovered, how independent artists break through, or how creatives build meaningful work alongside a day job—this conversation pulls back the curtain. Allen Halas is a music...
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Make Braver, More Embodied Art, with Alexandra Beller, Choreographer, Director, Educator, Author
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. Today we’re stepping into the studio with a guest to explore what it really means to trust yourself, dismantle habits, and make braver, more embodied art. Welcome choreographer,...
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The Secret Language of Your Body, with Inna Segal, energy medicine, human consciousness, author
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners, healers, founders, and changemakers. And today, we’re stamping our creative passport in Brisbane, Australia, to talk with someone who’s helping millions reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. If…
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Making the Instrument Part of the Art, with Martin Maudal, luthier, songwriter, and producer of Baldy Crawlers
Today’s guest lives at the intersection of craft, sound, and story. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when making the instrument becomes part of the art — and when music leads before meaning — this conversation will invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and sit inside the mystery. Martin...
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Strategize Your Creativity Like a Profession, with Kern Carter, Author and Creative Entrepreneur
Today’s guest proves that a creative career doesn’t have to rely on algorithms, going viral, or luck. If you’ve ever wondered how to strategize your creativity like a real profession—and build a living from your work—this conversation is for you. Kern Carter is a former indie and current...
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Trusting Your Creative Process, with Cathleen Ireland, award-winning singer, songwriter
Cathleen Ireland is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer whose work blends warm pop, soul, and coastal R&B with emotional depth and authenticity. Throughout this conversation, we’ll be playing excerpts from four of Cathleen’s songs: “Coastin’” “Golden Sienna” “In the City” “Do You...
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Talor Stewart, architect and author, Conscious Home Design
Today’s conversation might change the way you think about your home. What if the spaces you live in are quietly shaping your energy, relationships, and sense of purpose—every single day? Whether you own or rent, this episode will show you how to put the mind–body–environment connection to work…
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Leading a Life of No Regrets, with Pallavi Ridout, Founder of ELM Advisory Group
Today’s guest is going to help you answer a question every creative wrestles with: How do I show up with confidence, clarity, and purpose—especially when the stakes are high? If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or like you’re holding back your best work… this conversation will help you…
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The Power of Conversation, with Adrienne Shoch, Founder, 5 to 1 Consulting
Have you ever walked out of a meeting feeling misunderstood, over-explained, or like your best ideas never landed the way you intended? Today’s episode is all about the hidden power of conversation—and how better listening, clearer communication, and stronger trust can unlock creativity…
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Matthew Harmody, MD, Retired Emergency Physician, Kidney Donation Advocate, Author
Today we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Harmody — a retired emergency physician, living kidney donor, and one of the leading advocates for kidney donation in the United States. Matthew donated a kidney to a stranger, then dedicated his post-medical career to eliminating the national kidney waitlist...
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Dr. Greg Giuliano, Author, Executive Coach, Founder of GA | Ultra Leadership
Today, we welcome Dr. Greg Giuliano, advisor and executive coach to senior leaders and teams around the world, and founder of GA | Ultra Leadership. Greg is the author of three #1 Amazon Bestsellers, including his newest book, Coaching for (a) Change: How to Engage, Empower, and Activate People....
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Sophia Kristjansson, CEO, Lexicon Lens, co-author "Lives Lost and Leadership Found"
Today we’re joined by Sophia Kristjansson, Founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens, a boutique consulting firm that helps leaders close the persistent gap between strategy and execution—so plans don’t just look good on paper, they actually turn into results. Sophia's Website LinkedIn:...
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Building Places That Connect People, with Bob Campana, Entrepreneur, Founder Redwood Café, Author "Don’t Look Down!"
Today, we’re welcoming Bob Campana, a California-based serial entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience building businesses across hospitality, travel, real estate, and aviation. ROBERT's Website ROBERT on YouTube From hot tub manufacturing to founding the beloved Redwood Café in…
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Teamwork and Collaboration: BONUS GLOBAL ROUNDTABLE
On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact. In this special roundtable episode, Mark brings together leaders from film, animation, hospitality, consumer brands, immersive experiences, and big-tech UX to explore one…
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Leslie Schover, Author of Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak
Today I’m joined by Leslie Schover, clinical psychologist turned novelist and author of Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak. Set during the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Fission explores love, ambition, secrecy, identity, and moral conflict at a moment when the world was being...
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T. Christian Helms, Founder & Creative Director, Helms Workshop
Today we’re welcoming T. Christian Helms, Founder and Creative Director of Helms Workshop, an award-winning branding agency known for building brands that truly connect. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tchristianhelms/ T. Christian's Website Over the past 15 years, Christian has led creative strategy...
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Dennis Welch, Songwriter, Author, Storyteller
Today, we welcome Dennis Welch — a lifelong songwriter and creative force who is now experiencing a remarkable musical renaissance in his sixties. Dennis has written more than 500 songs, published two books, played concerts far and wide, and built a body of work anchored in one central identity:...
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Greig Watts, Music Publisher, Songwriter Mentor, and Author "Keeping the Dream Alive"
Today, we welcome Greig Watts, a powerhouse in songwriting, publishing, and music development. Greig is one-third of the internationally successful songwriting and publishing team DWB, known for selling millions of units worldwide and for pioneering early breakthroughs in markets like Japan and...
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Aurora Winter, Award-Winning Author, TV Producer, Media Coach
Today’s guest is Aurora Winter — an award-winning bestselling author; TV producer; media coach; ghostwriter; and successful serial entrepreneur. Aurora is founder of SamePagePublishing.com and the creator of the Spoken Author™ method, helping experts craft award-winning books that expand their...
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Matt Ross, Entrepreneur, Media Executive, and Author of Grow or Fold
Episode 400 – and the start of our 8th year of the podcast! We welcome Matt Ross — entrepreneur, media executive, and author of the book Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife & Beyond. Matt's Website Matt's Facebook page LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ross-entrepreneur/ Matt has...
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Rachel Burr, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant, Author of Butterfly Goo
Today, as we wrap up our seventh year and 399th episode of Your World of Creativity, it’s fitting that we welcome a guest who perfectly captures the essence of transformation and growth — Rachel Burr. Rachel's Website @Catamentum on Instagram Rachel's Facebook page Rachel is an executive coach…
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Amani Roberts, Award-Winning Music Business Professor & Author The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups
Today is Episode: 398 as we near the end of our 7th year of Your World of Creativity I’m thrilled to welcome Amani Roberts — an award-winning music business professor, international keynote speaker, and global DJ performer. He’s a USA Today bestselling author, and his upcoming book, The Quiet...
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Stan Lai, Playwright, Director, Author of CreativitRy
Today we’re honored to welcome Stan Lai, one of the world’s most celebrated playwrights and theatre directors. He has been called by one critic ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time’ and by the BBC ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the…
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Oswald Newbold, Conflict Resolution Expert & Contributing Author, Breaking Chains, Building Futures
Today, we welcome Oswald Newbold, a certified mediator, conflict resolution specialist, and contributing author to the new book Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence, edited by Dr. Stanley Andrisse and published by Wiley. Oswald's Website Oswald's...
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Robin Landa, Professor and Author, Branding as a Cultural Force
Today, we’re welcoming Robin Landa back to the show. I first interviewed Robin in February 2023 about her book The New Art of Ideas, and I’m thrilled to continue that conversation. Robin is a distinguished professor at Kean University and a globally recognized expert in creativity and branding.…
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Rand Selig, Author of Thriving!
Today, we welcome Rand Selig — an accomplished investment banker, entrepreneur, coach, Scoutmaster, board member, and hands-on conservationist. Rand brings a unique balance of analytical insight and human understanding to everything he does. For more than 35 years, he’s led The Selig Capital…
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Ian Ziskin, Author, Lives Lost and Leadership Found
Today, we’re welcoming back Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, a leader with more than 40 years of experience as a business executive, board advisor, coach, consultant, and author. Ian has held senior leadership and Chief Human Resources Officer roles at three Fortune 100 companies…
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Steven Puri, ex-studio exec & producer, Creator, Sukha Focus App
Today we’re joined by Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company based in Austin, Texas, whose mission is to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and build a healthy work life. His latest creation, the Sukha Focus App, integrates science and soul to help people achieve...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.In every episode, you'll discover: - How to tap into your most original thinking. - Inspiration from the experts’ own experience. - Specific tools, exercises, and formulas to organize your ideas. - And most of all, you’ll learn how to make connections and create opportunities to publish, post, record, display, sell, market, and promote your creative work.Listen for the latest insights for creative people who want to stop questioning themselves and overcome obstacles to launch their creative endeavors out into the world.Connect with Mark at www.Mark-Stinson.com
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