The Dark Side of Creativity
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 Mars 202148min
Book Club: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
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 Jan 202149min
Can Artificially Intelligent Robots Be Creative?
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 Nov 202049min
There's No Creativity Without Vulnerability
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 Okt 202050min
Leadership and Creativity in the Workplace
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 Aug 202047min
Culture and Creativity - Challenging Assumptions About Creativity in the East
"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 Juli 202032min
How To Get Over Imposter Syndrome
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 Maj 202026min
5 Myths About Creativity and 3 Tips To Increase Creative Output
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 Mars 20209min
