Spark Minds

On this podcast we love creativity and want to encourage it - but is there a dark side to creativity? In this episode we explore the basis for the “tortured genius” tropes, as well as what happens whe...

7 Maalis 202148min

Starting the new year with something a little different - join Jess and I as we discuss the ideas shared in Austin Kleon's book "Steal Like an Artist" and share our personal takes and experiences with...

16 Tammi 202149min

Do you fear our future robot overloads or do you welcome them? In this episode, Jess and I delve into what exactly do we mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what evidence is there...

17 Marras 202049min

Sharing your ideas and creative work can be a scary process - ever felt like you were exposing the rawest most vulnerable parts of yourself for judgment and criticism? Today with Jess we talk about wh...

9 Loka 202050min

Creativity in many workplaces is a desirable trait, but how do you go about creating a creative workplace? In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons why fostering creativity at work is a good ...

25 Elo 202047min

"The West invents, the East copies" - in fashion, art or consumer goods, how often have you heard some variant of this assertion? This month we're challenging this notion and view that innovation and ...

21 Heinä 202032min

It’s been a while but Spark Minds is back with a new contributor, Jess McKenzie! Today we will be talking about our personal experiences with imposter syndrome, the factors that exacerbate it and what...

30 Touko 202026min

We all have ideas about who is a creative or what increases creativity - by are any of them true? And if they aren't, what can we do to increase our creative output? In this month's episodes we are lo...

18 Maalis 20209min