John McDaviit mcdavittdesign.com is an artist and muralist who paints large, public murals. We met at industry event and I immediate liked him. I found his energy fantastic and him very easy to talk to. John's background is different from mine and I aways like speaking with those who have had a different creative journey than me.
013 My Art is Me
Diana Leviton Gondek www.dianalevitongondek.com is a visual artist who’s childhood was filled with all forms of creative activities and creative people. We discuss her journey and what her background in art taught her about being a mom.
012 Gather, Then Focus
Marlon Lyles https://www.facebook.com/Marlon-Lyles-Art is an artist with a varied background, including time as a Chicago Public Schools English teacher. I just love teachers and it is always great to be able to speak with them. Marlon’s unique and art work is called geometric abstraction and it is inspired from a surprising source.
011 Starting Fresh
Comic books, figure drawing and being an artist after a zombie apocalypse; I spoke to artist Eric Elliott www.elliotteric.com about all sorts of topics in this refreshing and fun conversation.
010 Obstacles are Adventures
Juan de Lascurain juandelascurain.com is an artist-designer from Mexico City. He travels the world painting and exhibiting his work as well as commercializing his brand Dream Big. We spoke about faith, believing in yourself and seeing obstacles as adventures.
009 Being Creative and Productive
Allie Pleiter www.alliepleiter.com is a speaker, coach and bestselling author of over 40 books. She is also a creativity and productivity expert who helps creative people be more productive and business people be more creative.
008 Keeping Things Moving
Brad Leslie www.bradleyleslie.com is a very talented Chicago based visual artist. We spoke about keeping things moving forward in and out of the studio. From taking planned breaks to meditatve walks without a cellphone, we offer a few ideas for listeners.
007 Activating Your Creativity
The works of Chicago based artist Robert Poraziski are characterized by adaptation, change, transformation and mutability. We spoke about his journey, creative experince and keeping things moving forward. https://www.rporazinski.com
006 Relying on Your Gut
005 What Will it Take?
Paul Schultz is a Chicago based tiny home and furniture designer with many many imaginative interests. He has one of the most active creative minds I have ever encountered. He has this unbounded thinking combined with the abilities actually produce his ideas.
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003 Bark Less, Wag More
JR Sousa is CCO, Chief Canine Officer, of Waggeyland in Boston, MA. He is a wonderful example of a person combining passions with a transferred a skillset to create something new and amazing.
Read More002 Working Within Authenticity
Alex Wolking www.alexwolking.com is a Chicago based realtor. When I was considering creating a podcast, I immediately thought of him. His energy and spirit are contagious and I think he has a lot to say about finding new ways to approach work and our lives.
Read More001 E2K Introduction
Everyone has a creative part of their mind whether they use it not. I am an artist living in Chicago IL. Eager to Know enables people to listen in on my conversations with those moving their life forward using the creative parts of their mind. Together with artists, business owners, and makers, we discuss their journey, creative experience, and moving forward.
