Episode 035 – Jesse Rose-Smith returns – Emotion

This week's episode is a second interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith (www.youtube.com/FaceDownFilmsChannel) about his biggest lesson learned in filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the importance of peer review, seeking validation, using the heart as a creative compass, and so much more relate to that lesson. This is a fun and film-centric conversation, but with ties to the creative process in general. Whether you are an artist of any kind or a movie geek, this one might be for you! (Beware very minor potential spoilers for the films HerBefore Sunrise, Before SunsetNaked, and Harold & Maude!)

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Episode 034 – Eric Cooney – Honesty & The Spectrum of Happiness

This week's episode is an interview with writer Eric Cooney about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how relationships, mental health, balancing creative pursuits with life pursuits, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is an open conversation of thorough self-analysis, but not without a lot of humor. If you enjoy deep talks that can mix fun and seriousness, this one might be for you!

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Episode 023 – Tiffany – Flexibility of Vision & Creativity Is Not Enough

This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Tiffany about her biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how time spent living and working in Japan, the decision to come out of the closet, balancing the demands of productive creativity with living life and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a humorous and heartfelt discussion that covers a lot of valuable ground. Whether you enjoy analyzing the pursuit of an emotionally healthy life or you like laughter along with your deep thoughts, this one might be for you!

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Episode 019 – Jesse Rose-Smith – Humanity's Potential

This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith about his biggest lesson learned in life so far. Listen to find out how author Arthur C. Clarke, a life-changing medical battle, transcending fear and so much more relate to that lesson. Despite its sometimes heavy nature, this is often a very funny conversation that is life-affirming and looks to the vast possibilities of human progression. Whether you find yourself contemplating our place in the universe or you find inspiration in stories of people triumphing over terrifying obstacles, this one might be for you!

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Episode 016 – Ron Stacker Thompson – Being Open & Everything's Possible

This week's episode is an interview with educator and show business polymath Ron Stacker Thompson about his biggest lessons learned in life and a varied career spanning several decades. Listen to find out how being responsible for one's own optimism, the importance of listening, taking chances and so much more relate to those lessons. An introspective conversation with someone of Ron's experience, stature and outlook is invaluable. If you are in any way receptive to wisdom on the journey of life, this one might be for you!

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Episode 015 – Kareem – Persistence & The Artist's Vision

This week's episode is an interview with creative producer/filmmaker Kareem about his biggest lessons learned in life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the efforts to enhance productivity, building good habits, director David Fincher and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a very humorous conversation with a lot of value in motivation and personal development. So if you are into those types of topics and you like to laugh, this one might be for you!

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Episode 012 – Justin Sanders – Following & F*** Logic

This week's episode is an interview with writer/magazine editor Justin Sanders (www.artichokehaircut.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative work so far. Listen to find out how society's obsession with leaders, understanding feminism, author Franz Kafka and much more relate to those lessons. This is a nerdy and wide-ranging conversation filled with humor, introspection and a heavy dose of dissecting the mechanics of storytelling. If you are a creative person and/or you enjoy mixing laughs with deep thinking, this one might be for you!

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