The Create and Grow Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIntercultural Creativity™ is the new skill for this new era! Most people don’t know that your creative thinking is affected by your ability to observe, connect, and adapt with people across cultures lines. And this creative health affects your financial wealth and your company’s bottom line. So if you’re looking to increase your intercultural creative thinking as well as your financial outlook, then this podcast is for you!
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Episode #123 Paving the Way for Creativity, Curiosity and Women in Electronics
July 17, 2024 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJackie Mattox, who is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Women in Electronics, believes women in tech fields need a place to connect, create, and uplift each other. Jackie has always had a heart for people, especially for women’s issues along with a dedication to personal and professional leadership development. Jackie had a vision for women rising into leadership roles in the Electronics Industry and founded Women in Electronics in 2017, which is now a thriving global ...
Episode #122 Looking at the Influences of Culture from All Angles: Family, Art, Language and Life
June 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe only thing constant is change. Nicole Andrews is a thought leader whose personal philosophy is that life is a collection of our experiences and reflected by our service to others. She focuses on the culture, DEI and the intersections of the elements needed for a successful educational and life experiences. Though her expertise is early childhood development and brain health for developing brains, her expertise can be applied to all stages of life. Genein and Nicole discuss the effects of...
Episode #121 The Art of Discovery, Curiosity and Finding Your Way
May 22, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBMahogany discusses the journey of fulfilling her design career and how she incorporated a growth mindset to navigate the ups and downs of high school and college life. She is a woman in the architecture field, so maintaining confidence and grit while being an example for young artists all around her has been a challenge but rewarding as well. Join us as she drops some gems on how to enjoy the art of discovery! Mahogany Angelina is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. Growing up in the l...
Episode #120 Aging Creativity: Staying Curious, Creative in the Later Year of Life - Mike Dougherty
May 15, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWho says you need to lay down your creative pen when retirement comes? Mike Dougherty has just published his first novel in the second act of life. It is a slice of life tail that has been called heartwarming, and real. His fiction day is a gentle story written with the wisdom that comes with the gift of age. Como flats delivers that through an authentic set of characters, navigating into their twilight, years with humor, acceptance, and a healthy amount of cynicism. Mike continues to contri...
Episode #119 The Power of the Pause - Your Creative Hidden Superpower Kim Groshek
March 20, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWe know that the Power of the Pause is a creative skill but it is also a cultural competence and leadership skill. Knowing how to pause to get your executive function back online, ground yourself and assess the situation with clear observation is a key skill in this future of work. Kim, who has led many senior leaders and organizations to success, talks about this simple strategy that has profound effects. Listen in for gems to reset your focus, improve your creativity and strengthen your re...
Episode #118 Why Being a Pineapple is the Leadership Skill of Tomorrow - Annie Meehan
March 13, 2024 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBFor Women's History Month, we are asking the question, 'Why should you be like a pineapple?' Annie Meehan, an international speaker, eight time author and inspirational coach talks with Genein about the skills needed to thrive in an ever changing world. Thinking metaphorically is a creative skill so Annie brings in her metaphor of being a pineapple to encourage leaders, and our listeners, on how to bring their top game to the workforce. She gives insightful tips for becoming a national speak...
Episode #117 Building a World of Imagination and Possibilities Scott Meier, CEO of Budsies
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBBeing able to build elements of your world is a part of being imaginative. Budsies is a company that allows children and adults to send in images or a selfie and create a 3 D plushie and bring their story to life! I talk with Scott Meier, the CEO of Budsies, about his creative adventures, social innovation methods and how he feels Budsies is a perfect way to address the emotional and mental health challenges society is facing today. Listen in for great examples of what it means to ‘create t...
Episode #116 Why You Were Born to Create - Book Launch for Anne Jacoby
February 21, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBAnne Jacoby is on a mission to cultivate creativity at work. A professional performer turned MBA and entrepreneur, Anne has been building businesses and driving positive culture change within organizations for over 20 years. She's the CEO and founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street. Her new book, Born to Create, shares how you can apply creativity to spark connection, innovation, and belonging in our new world of work. A former singer, actor, dancer, and storyteller, Anne Jacoby sp...
Episode #115 The Creative Curtain Call - The Journey of Barry Sanders, Creative Justice and the Importance of Story
February 07, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEverything around you can influence your mindset and creativity. Mark McCormick is an avid observer and storyteller and his field of work ahas put him front and center of some of the most biggest influencers. During this podcast, we talked about how personal surroundings affect creativity. We also discuss his role in the book, ‘Bye Bye Barry’ about the retirement of superstar athlete Barry Sanders during his prime. One of the greatest thought leaders in the journalism field, Mark shares his ...
Episode #114 Balancing Creativity: How Corporate Teams Are Handling Imagination and Pulling Out Hidden Talent
January 31, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBCreativity is now one of the top skills needed in the world and it is imagination that will drive that creativity. Dr. Ackerbauer discusses how creativity development will take shape in this next future of work. From balancing rocks in his free time to cultivating creative thinking in the top teams in corporate, Dr Ackerbauer shares his wisdom on how to foster this innate gift in all of us for this future of work. Michael Ackerbauer is a Business Transformation Leader for IBM Client Enginee...
Episode #113 How NeuroSomatic Creativity is powered By Understanding our Brain, Mind and Body Connection - Melanie Weller
January 24, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBNeuroSomatic Creativity® is an important component of leadership. So we invited a thought leader in Neuro-Somatic Intelligence to highlight how the body is connected with the mind and brain. She lectures and teaches on Neurotheology - How our belief systems live in our nervous systems. She unites the contemporary science of her 30 years as a healthcare provider specializing in the vagus nerve with the ancient science of how we embody the planets, stars, and the enduring stories associated wi...
Episode #112 AN New Creative Way of Improving Diversity and Inclusion - Shakil Choudhury
January 17, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTalking about diversity and inclusion has taken on an interesting spotlight in the last few months. Shakil Choudhuryis a thought leader in the space and has an interesting take on teaching inclusion as a skill. With an educational background, his approach to helping people with the skills of increasing cultural competence resonates with Intercultural Creativity. Shakil Choudhury is an award-winning educator, consultant and author with over 25 years of experience in the field of racial just...
Episode #111 Why Emotional Intelligence is Now the Top Intelligence in the AI World - Dr. Joe Pazmany
January 10, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBEmpathy drives so many of our decisions, especially our creative thinking. Dr. Joe discusses the importance of building empathy in leadership and why it is a critical component of Intercultural Creativity® and Prismatic Leadership. Joe Pazmany, Ed. D., CEO of Innovade Inc., Professor of Leadership Studies at Chapman University To learn more, visit: https://caffestrategies.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/genein-letford/
Episode #110 How Men are Navigating Mental Health, Creative Health & Being Free to Express Their Emotions - Terence Tillman
December 06, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBWe are whole beings. So in order for people to thrive, their whole selves need to be attended to. This includes our mental health, which is a top concern for the workplace. It is also a large concern for our creative health as well. Terence Tillman is a thought leader and coach in the areas of mental health, men’s emotional regulation and human development. With a charismatic presence in the world of podcasting, Terence leverages the medium to spark conversations that inspire change. Throug...
Episode #109 Generation Z Speaks Out About the Future of Work and Generational Shifts - Katherine Menendez, Kenia Ventura & Lizbeth Paz
November 29, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBSince people are living and working longer there is a multiple generational overlap in our workforce. The way members of various generations learn, interact, respond to challenges and create changes. In this podcast episode, Genein Letford invites her former elementary students, who are now in their early 20’s, to talk about the changes in the workforce, their workforce focus and the discussion on generational leadership. They also discuss how their formative years helped shape their adul...
Episode #108 Prismatic Leadership in the Journey of Life - Tori Danner
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHow did self imposed mute Tori Danner, who grew up in the Middle East, turn out to be a Hollywood actress who regularly appears on television? Tori shares her dynamic story of the uncovering of hidden potential. Genein highlights the gems of her story and shows how leaders can pull out the hidden talents and gifts of their team members through highlighting how it happened in Tori’s journey. Laugh, cry, and listen in to see how you can increase your creative leadership and observational sk...
Episode #107 Creative Thinking in an AI World - Jennifer Bittinger
November 15, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBAI is here and we believe it can help us be more efficient, more creative and get more work done. Jennifer Bittinger shares how AI is helping industries across sectors as well as in her industry of healthcare reporting. She’s not talking about AI replacing humans but helping humans do their job better and with more efficiency so humans can do what makes us human; create, connect and contribute. With 20 years of experience in tech, media, marketing and public relations, Jennifer brings a we...
Episode #106 Building the Narrative of a Creative Future
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWho controls your narrative? Is it you? Or is it an external force? Narrative is more powerful than stats and creating your narrative is an essential part of creating your future. I sat with the brilliant Shawn Dove who published ‘I Too Am America’ and is here to talk about the importance about the brilliance of black contributors to the American story and why it is important to us all to create and share our story. Shawn Dove’s leadership mission mantra is “there is no cavalry coming to sa...
Episode #105 NeuroSomatic Creativity®: The Body Mind and Leadership Connection
November 01, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBYour body is an instrument of thought. Top leaders understand how to connect with their body, listen to their body and control their body for optimal leadership and personal success. Today we have top thought leader and doctor in somatics, Dr. Robyn Tiger who is discussing why it is important to get reconnected to our bodies. Her work greatly aligns with CAFFE’s NeuroSomatic Creativity®’s belief that we need to better link our mind, body, brain and spirit to have the best chance for a life...
Episode #104 The Untitled Leader: Pulling Out the Greatness in our Leaders and Upcoming Leaders
October 25, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat is proximal Leadership? You'll find out today! Emotional intelligence affects leadership and is needed for team creativity. Kristen is a thought leader in the area of ERG support, leadership and organizational strategy in healthcare and other industries. She is also a top CAFFE facilitator in Prismatic Leadership and Intercultural Creativity. Listen in for great strategies to empower your leaders and team members for internal and external success! Kristen Isaac, MPH, Founder and CEO ...
How Early Childhood Brain Development Affect Leadership
October 04, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBHave you ever wondered where the foundations of creativity and leadership are built? It might be earlier than you thought! The foundations of all learning are built during the incredible first 1000 days of life. Finding out about the impact of these vital early days transformed today's guest, Clare Stead's career took her from working with primary-aged children to building the Oliiki app for parents and parents-to-be from conception to two. She's building the leaders of tomorrow. During our...
Episode #103 How Early Childhood Brain Development Affect Leadership - Clare Stead
October 04, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBHave you ever wondered where the foundations of creativity and leadership are built? It might be earlier than you thought! The foundations of all learning are built during the incredible first 1000 days of life. Finding out about the impact of these vital early days transformed today's guest, Clare Stead's career took her from working with primary-aged children to building the Oliiki app for parents and parents-to-be from conception to two. She's building the leaders of tomorrow. During our...
The Business of Music, Leadership and the Future of Work
September 20, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBToday's prismatic leader is a leader that understands their inner game. They are strong in self awareness, emotional regulation, meta-cognition and interoception, which is the ability to understand your body’s internal signals. Who knew that poetry was an effective way to build these skills? And it’s now proven by neuroscience! Nationally recognized poet and author, Peter Kahn is a national thought leader on using poetry to build these internal leadership skills. A founding member of the ...
Episode #102 The Business of Music, Leadership and the Future of Work - Lisa Peterson
September 20, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB'Music is the transformative technology of the mind," Dr. Ani Patel As we skill and reskill our workforce for this future of work, do we really take into account the interactive methods and activities that make brains more aware and creative in business? With the work of Lisa Peterson, we do. Lisa is a music therapist and supports our advocacy here at CAFFE Strategies that claims our top Prismatic leaders are ones who use the arts and new experiences to better integrate their brains. Th...
Episode #101 How Poetry Develops the Top Leaders in a Non Linear World - Peter Kahn
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MBToday's prismatic leader is a leader that understands their inner game. They are strong in self awareness, emotional regulation, meta-cognition and interoception, which is the ability to understand your body’s internal signals. Who knew that poetry was an effective way to build these skills? And it’s now proven by neuroscience! Nationally recognized poet and author, Peter Kahn is a national thought leader on using poetry to build these internal leadership skills. A founding member of the Lo...
How Poetry Develops the Top Leaders in a Non Linear World
September 07, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 31 MBToday's prismatic leader is a leader that understands their inner game. They are strong in self awareness, emotional regulation, meta-cognition and interoception, which is the ability to understand your body’s internal signals. Who knew that poetry was an effective way to build these skills? And it’s now proven by neuroscience! Nationally recognized poet and author, Peter Kahn is a national thought leader on using poetry to build these internal leadership skills. A founding member of the Lo...
I AM CREATIVE - An In Depth Discussion on Creativity - World Audio Book Launch
April 23, 2023 13:46 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWhat a perfect time to celebrate creativity and our world premiere of the audio version of I AM CREATIVE! than on World Creativity and Innovation Day! Today we are inviting some of the top voices on workplace creativity and doing something unique with the book. We are taking this children’s book and discussing how these ‘16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinking’ are major points of concern for the workplace and our nation’s creative output. Sometimes the best way to talk about serious...
Episode #100 - The Creative Potential of Our First-Gen Students with Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles
April 10, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEpisode 100: The Creative Potential of Our First-Gen Students Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles is an expert on the first-generation college experience. Being a first-gen college graduate and a former stop-out student herself, she is now the Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education, a company founded in 2015 to help colleges reconnect with the long-overlooked population of stopped-out students through a mix of technology and human coaches. In this episode, Genein and La’Tonya...
Episode #99 - Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Power of the Creative Brain with Neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Tetreault
February 27, 2023 18:02 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBEpisode 99: Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Power of the Creative Brain Nicole Tetreault is the author of Insight Into A Bright Mind, and today we have her discuss Neurodiversity and everything that revolves around that subject. To begin, we will learn about Nicole's path through the field of neuroscience so that we can gain a deeper comprehension of her experience and acquire some context regarding how she developed into the person she is today. For today’s episode, we will get to kn...
Episode #98 - Being Unashamed, Unafraid, And Beautiful Even In The Face Of Creative Abuse with Jozanne Marie
February 13, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBEpisode 98: Being Unashamed, Unafraid, And Beautiful Even In The Face Of Creative Abuse *Disclaimer: There are sensitive subjects are addressed in this episode. Listener discretion is advised. Experience changes the brain and affects our creative identity. Therefore, when our childhood or early life involves any type of abuse, it affects the way we see ourselves, our environment and others. Trauma literally changes the brain. Jozanne Marie bravely shares her story of dealing wit...
Episode #97 - How Intercultural Creativity® is Impacting our Climate for the Better With Susan Israel
February 06, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBEpisode 97: How Intercultural Creativity® is Impacting our Climate for the Better With Susan Israel Susan Israel, the founder and president of Climate Creatives, an architect, artist, social entrepreneur, and change agent, joins us in a very fascinating episode wherein we talk about what she does and how she started. What kept people from taking action? Fear and a lack of conviction that their actions are important. Susan thinks that because we're so focused on the present and the future, ...
Episode #96 - The Neuroscience of Education: How to Empower Our Students by Teaching with the Brain in Mind with Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney
January 23, 2023 23:33 - 55 minutes - 38 MBEpisode 96: The Neuroscience of Education: How to Empower Our Students by Teaching with the Brain in Mind with Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney, who is a neuroscientist, author and speaker, joins us in a very interesting discussion about being aware of the brain’s part in making the way for diversity, equity, and creative thinking in our classrooms. In this episode, the Genein and Dr. Kieran will discuss how he got his start in cognitive neuroscience when he saw the disconnect betw...
Episode #95 - How to Find the Creative Gold within Your Wellness Journey with Alicia Leytem
August 15, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBEpisode 95 - How to Find the Creative Gold within Your Wellness Journey with Alicia Leytem Alicia Leytem joins us for a conversation on wellness and creativity! Alicia is a certified Wellness Coach, Wellbeing Consultant and a Mindfulness Expert combining her passions for healthy living, mindfulness, and authentic leadership to guide professionals in creating lasting changes for their physical, mental, and spiritual growth. She founded Alicia Leytem Wellness in 2015 and she recently pub...
Diamond Mentor Momemt #30 - How the People who Teach us Change Our Lives
August 05, 2022 23:40 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBA Creative Tribute to a Teacher: Mr. Miller For this Diamond Mentor moment, I will be sharing my recent experience speaking at my 6th grade teacher's memorial service and how his guidance and empathy structured my current mindset and creativity. I nominated him for the 2011 Sondheim Award which he won $10,000. I’ll share how that award affected his reflection on his whole teaching career. We will also discuss how empathy and engagement is critical for building strong brains and how the...
Episode #94 - How A STEM Career is Made Better with STEAM with Joseph Jefferson
August 01, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 94: How A STEM Career is Made Better with STEAM with Joseph Jefferson How do the arts help leaders navigate through a VUCA world? NASA's award-winning flight engineer, Joseph Jefferson discusses how his arts background trained him to be adaptable, observant, and emotionally aware throughout his STEM journey. He and other JPL-NASA and CalTech employees and students just finished an 'off-off Broadway' play debut, 'From the Earth to the Moon'. The process and final production provid...
Diamond Mentor Moment #29 - How Words Can Physically Change the Brain - Genein Letford. M.Ed
July 21, 2022 00:11 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MBWords can build or destroy and now we have the neuroscience to prove it. During this Diamond Mentor Moment, I'll bring in the work of Dr. Andew Newburg, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barret and Dr. Mark Waldman to show how words, microaggressions and negative phrasing can hurt our ability to thrive, create and connect with one another. Intercultural Creativity® and Intercultural NeuroCreativity® at its best! Enjoy! Genein Letford, Keynote Speaker, Author, Educator
Diamond Mentor Moment #29 - How Words Can Physically Change the Brain - Genein Letford. M.Ed
July 21, 2022 00:11 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MBWords can build or destroy and now we have the neuroscience to prove it. During this Diamond Mentor Moment, I'll bring in the work of Dr. Andew Newburg, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barret and Dr. Mark Waldman to show how words, microaggressions and negative phrasing can hurt our ability to thrive, create and connect with one another. Intercultural Creativity® and Intercultural NeuroCreativity® at its best! Enjoy! Genein Letford, Keynote Speaker, Author, Educator
Episode #93 - Living a Creative Life of Purpose with Yetunde Shorters
July 18, 2022 16:42 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBEpisode 93: Living a Creative Life of Purpose with Yetunde Shorters Yetunde has a calling, and it’s crystal clear - to guide women in discovering their life’s purpose so they can impact lives, brand their business, and earn profits confidently! Yetunde believes the world would be more joyful, compassionate, and kind if everyone stepped fully into their purpose. She has made it her mission to find the answer to the question, “Why is it so difficult for humans to be kind to each other - no...
Episode #92 - How to be an Interculturally Creative Communicator with Monique Russel
July 05, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode 92: How to Be an Interculturally Creative Communicator with Monique Russel Communication is critical and language is powerful. Language can influence the way we see ourselves, others and the creative potential of us all. Monique Russell, the Communication Coach, shares her wisdom to guide us to craft our words and melodic messages to get our message across to the masses. Come learn how to use language to improve your Intercultural Creativity®! Monique Russell is the communicati...
Diamond Mentor #28 How the Donorschoose.org Board Literally Changed My Brain - Genein Letford, M.Ed
June 29, 2022 23:21 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBHow does being on the most powerful non-profit board literally change a brain? 🧠 For our Diamond Mentor Moment, I open up and share my journey of self discovery through the participation of one of the most awesome and powerful boards in the nation, Donorschoose.org. We look at mindset, culture, neuro-mind maps and what it means to truly discover your authentic self. I’ll be bringing in statements from Dr. Lisa Fieldman Barrett and Dr. Micheal Platt, both neuroscientists who study brain p...
Episode #91 - Embracing Your Reluctant Inner Creative with Caroline Brookfield
June 13, 2022 19:57 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBFrom veterinarian to comic to creative guru, Dr. Caroline Brookfield is on the mission to make sure people are in control of their everyday creativity. She encourages people to *DANCE” which is 5 effortless habits to help YOU release your inner creative genius. Listen to this hilarious and information packed episode to learn what they are. She loves to challenge, entertain, engage and interact with audiences and this is no different. Fill your mental universe with more diamond stars to enh...
Episode 90 - Intercultural Creativity: Our Health, Our Arts and Our Freedom Ride with Dr. Peter Sterling
June 07, 2022 23:35 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBHow do you create a life that combines neuroscience with social activism? Well, our next guest Dr. Peter Sterling has written the playbook on it. From being a Freedom Rider and getting arrested for social justice to seeing the connection between discrimination and brain stress, Dr. Sterling started to see a connection between wellbeing, brain science and overall health in marginalized communities. He also shows how this affects our Intercultural Creativity®. Working in com...
Episode 89 - Cuisine, Culture and Finding Creativity Within Our Food with Mareya Ibrahim-Jones
May 30, 2022 16:57 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHow does being wise and creative with our food help us be more innovative in life? The ‘Fit Foodie’ Mareya Ibrahim-Jones is here to share her wisdom! Mareya Ibrahim is "The Fit Foodie" - Clean eating and food safety expert, patented inventor of Eat Cleaner and the Grow Green line of products, author of the book Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive and podcast host of Recipes for Your Best Life. Chef, holistic nutritionist, and wellness warrior. Mareya was fea...
Episode #88 - Why Artists Are a Key To Healing Healthcare with Justus Harris
May 23, 2022 22:27 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDid you know that it is possible to transform your health data into artistic expression? Justus is here to tell you how having something tangible about your body’s information helps in healing healthcare. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Justus Harris. Justus Harris is the epitome of what it means to combine disciplines to make a greater impact in the world. They are an artist, educator, and health advocate. After their Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, Justus fo...
Diamond Mentor Momemt #27 - Why Training and PD Need Emotional Connection to be Effective
May 18, 2022 23:44 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB‘Genein, I can’t take any more voice over powerpoints! This is having no long term effect on people’s behavior around these DEI topics!” I heard this and I knew one reason why. If facilitators aren’t tapping into people’s emotional brain, there is no strong connection to the topic. Sitting in a 60 minute lecture you are not emotionally committed to means it goes in one ear and out the other. Especially if it is a topic that can put people in a defensive mode or a ‘I’m not engaged’ mo...
Episode #87 - Mental Health - Emotional Health and Finding the Light of Creativity with Dr. Saliha Afridi
May 16, 2022 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBDid you know this was Mental Awareness Month? Yes! And to improve your creative thinking, you need to be mentally aware and mentally healthy. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Dr. Saliha Afridi. Dr. Saliha Afridi is a powerful thought leader in the areas of mental health, wellness, parenting and dealing with that inner critic – that voice – that influences your creative identity. She established The LightHouse Arabia, which is now one of the largest mental ...
Episode #86 - How Your Creative Wealth Affects Your Financial Wealth with Bob DePasquale
May 09, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDid you know your creative thinking ability affects your financial wealth? Did you know that your relationship with money is also affected by your cultural lenes? Bob is here to share how these concepts are connected and how to build a solid financial foundation with these connections in mind. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Bob DePasquale. Bob is an advocate of stewardship. He has always believed in taking care of the things that he has been blessed wit...
Episode #85 - Making a Way with Compassionate Leadership for C-Suite with Tara Jaye Frank
May 02, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBAre you leading the way for others? If you need to know how, Tara is here to lead the way! In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Tara Jaye Frank. Her work, fueled by a deep belief in the creative power and potential of everyone, focuses on building bridges between people, ideas, and opportunity. Before founding her culture and leadership consultancy, Frank spent twenty-one years at Hallmark Cards, where she served in multiple executive roles, including Vice P...
University Blues: The Creative Cost of Avoiding Rejection and Failure - Diamond Mentor Moment #26 -Genein Letford, M.Ed
April 29, 2022 00:48 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBToday’s Diamond Mentor Moment uses the incident of the 2019 university college scandal to talk about the effects of “protecting” our children and team members from experiencing rejection. What is going on in the brain when rewards are just given to us and we don’t have to work for them? What does that do to our creative identity? Join me today as we dive into the university blues of removing failure from our life! Dr. Kelly Lambert's TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOJL3gjc8ak...
#Episode 84 - The Bridge Between the Boardroom and the Stage - Theo Caesar
April 25, 2022 21:03 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBHow does theater arts help you in business? Well Theo is here to highlight the connections! Bronx, NY native Theo Caesar began his career as a professional actor at the age of 10. From his first commercial, which was filmed in the original office of MTV in the 80s, to his first feature film role in "Police Academy 3", it was obvious that there was a positive chemistry between young Teddy Abner and the entertainment world. Theo left NYC and Acting to pursue a career in music writing, produc...