How to Be a Better Creative, Best of Episodes 14–29

How to Be a Better Creative, Best of Episodes 14–29

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Introduction

This special insight-packed 30th episode is dedicated to the highlights of episodes 14 to 29, featuring the best of the strategic, tactical and inspirational advice all 16 of the most recent guests gave at the end of their interviews. You can think of it as a perennial creative career advice resource that you can easily return to whenever you feel stuck, lack motivation or want to get inspired. If you are a creative professional in any industry and at any stage of your career, I hope it will offer various guidance and wisdom to support you on your journey


"Be patient, confident and don’t take your profession too seriously." — Mirko Borsche

  • Introduction [00:00]
  • Episode Introduction [01:02]
  • Nina Bruun – Designer, Trend-Spotter & Consultant (Episode 14) [09:15]
  • Armin Tehrani – Photographer, Art Director & Entrepreneur (Episode 15) [12:23]
  • Jonathan Chmelensky – Professional Dancer (Episode 16) [13:40]
  • Pip Usher – Freelance Writer (Episode 17) [15:12]
  • Tin Kadoić – Experience Designer (Episode 18) [16:35]
  • Tony Brook – Creative Director & Designer (Episode 19) [23:01]
  • Andreas Martin-Lof – Architect (Episode 20) [27:03]
  • Pauline Le Pape – Type Designer & Art Director (Episode 21) [28:40]
  • Jermaine Daley – Fashion Stylist (Episode 22) [33:24]
  • Mirko Borsche – Creative Director & Graphic Designer (Episode 23) [36:45]
  • Anja Charbonneau – Creative Director & Entrepreneur (Episode 24) [38:10]
  • Yuri Suzuki – Sound Designer & Sound Artist (Episode 25) [43:10]
  • Chidy Wayne – Illustrator & Artist (Episode 26) [46:10]
  • Astrid Stavro – Creative Director & Graphic Designer (Episode 27) [48:11]
  • Colin King – Interior Stylist & Product Designer (Episode 28) [49:09]
  • Myesha Evon Gardner – Photographer & Art Director (Episode 29) [54:18]
  • Episode Outro [57:44]

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