The Creative Condition podcast

Ep 302: Thomas Kurppa on how creativity unites 200 people in one agency, Kurppa Hosk

How the hell do you manage and inspire 200 employees in one branding agency? I don't know, but Thomas Kurppa, co-founder of Swedish branding agency Kurppa Hosk, does, and he takes us on a ride through electronic music, DJing, posters, album covers, and into the design industry.
 
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https://www.kurppahosk.com/
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
Feedback: ben@bentallon.com

Ep 301: Why Not? The essential role of facing the unknown and making from the heart

We live in a data-obsessed society. Trapped by the tools and addicted to certainty, too few of us are creating with bravery, daring to fail or f**k up. 
I reflect on 11 years of podcasting following the 300th episode and share stories of finding out, getting it wrong, growing, and playing through curiosity.
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
Feedback: ben@bentallon.com

Austin Kleon on Mario Kart and Safely Destroying Our Kids: Bonus Episode

Something silly and extra for the 300th episode of The Creative Condition podcast : )
 
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https://austinkleon.com/
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
Feedback: ben@bentallon.com
 
 

Ep 300: Austin Kleon – Creating Like the Kids, how we can steal some of the magic we've surrendered

Austin Kleon is a phenomenally successful author. His books, Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, Keep Going, and now, Don't Call It Art, have sold in obscene numbers for a great reason: he brings immense value to the lives of people who wish to create something true to them.
For the 300th episode of The Creative Condition podcast, we're getting into everything that matters in this current, overwhelming moment, and the good news is, it's all very joyful!
Austin likes analog, and we talk about parenting, creativity, learning from four-year-olds, creating before we have an idea to get an idea, and so much more, including common mistakes even the greats make.
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
https://austinkleon.com/
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the highest global and sustainable standard https://foilco.com
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
Feedback: ben@bentallon.com
 

The Creativity Diary: A Sanity Toolkit!?

Even the calmest of minds is being tested in these times. Drawing upon my inner work during a period of anxiety, stress and at times, despair I've compiled a list to serve as a possible sanity toolkit! 
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
Feedback: ben@bentallon.com

Ep 299: Following the Feeling with Tina Rapp

Tina Rapp works with creatives, founders, and visionaries who appear successful on the outside yet feel disconnected from themselves in their creative and professional lives. Her work sits at the intersection of art, psychology, and spirituality, helping people untangle the performance patterns, expectations, and identities that once drove their success but no longer reflect who they truly are, so they can lead from a grounded, embodied sense of direction and authenticity.
She joins me to discuss the importance of feeling over theory when seeking growth, change, and flowing creativity.
To connect with Tina, find her on Linkedin or head to https://tinarapp.de
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
For Ben's illustration portfolio https://www.illustrationx.com/artists/BenTallon/
 

Brew Brain Dump 13: The Need To Unlock the Digital Prison Cell Door

We default to tools, to software, to digital prisons before we've considered how best to play, to serve the idea.
A reflection on analogue's role in the information age.
 
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua

Ep 298: Your Universe – an Inspiration Tool for Sluggish Moments

Here's a little tool I've begun helping my creativity coaching clients with. 'Your Universe' can bring a vital lift in lethargic, low, or pensive moments. Here's how it works.
Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work!
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
 

Ep 297: Always Growing. Why it's all, always unfolding and the importance of letting it happen

It's all, always unfolding. As we change and grow, so must our creativity. Otherwise, that way lies discontent, frustration, and diminishing returns.
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua
 
 

Ep 296: Are You Present? Harris and Micah Purnell discuss the role of phones in our creativity and our lives

Tethering Presence is a stunning project, encapsulating the truisms of Micah Purnell and the photography of Harris, exploring the role of distraction and smartphones in our lives across two books – a London and a New York edition. They join me to discuss the role of smartphones in our creativity and our lives, and the origins of the project.
 
The book is out now: https://micahpurnell.com/books-prints/p/power-giclee-69gmj-g9sks-atjb6
https://micahpurnell.com
https://www.the1harris.co.uk/
Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor
Join the Paradiso Institute and a new wave of creative leaders at https://paradisoinstitute.org/
Music for the show is by Dirty Freud https://www.instagram.com/dirtyfreud/
To coach with Ben, https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
To support the Ukrainian creative community https://ui.org.ua