Daring Creativity
Episodes
Optimism as a strategy for creativity without limits - Talia Cotton
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm the eternal optimist. If you want something hard enough, you'll figure out the right strategy, get the right talent, and nothing w...
Five minute magic pt. 60 - Your business won't fall apart because you take time off.
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Brand strategy lessons from Disney's customer-centric thinking - Ezequiel Abramzon
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The creative industry has something wrong - we speed up the strategy part to go fast to the creative part to justify the decisions we make later...
Five minute magic pt. 59 - Creative block doesn't exist. Here's why!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Beyond food, environmental inputs and building resilience - Sarah Bayliss
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Convenience is a lie because it doesn't save time. You might save time in that moment, but it steals your energy moments after." - Sar...
Five minute magic pt. 58 - "Have you had your Mars bar yet?"
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
On making of a multidisciplinary polyamorous designer - Chris Wilson
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt conversation, Glasgow-based designer Chris Wilson shares his journey as the one-person creative studio. He discusses his decision t...
Five minute magic pt. 57 - Positive Habits: The importance of planning and not multitasking
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
On cultural identity, creative belonging and togetherness - Johanna Roca
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I feel togetherness is inevitable. From a philosophical standpoint, we're more connected than ever, despite the imaginary frontiers that ex...
Five minute magic pt. 56 - Positive Habits: Mood defines action
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The value of adaptability in creative entrepreneurship - Alex Suchet
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"When you give somebody freedom to roam, you never know what creativity you'll unlock. That freedom brings happiness and retains relationshi...
Five minute magic pt. 55 - It takes as long as it takes / Other useful tools for Mindful creativity
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
A journey of transforming public spaces into creative expression - Stephanie Boutari
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"In the beginning I was more fearless because I had nothing to lose. Now I've developed a reputation, but I'm better at saying no."...
Five minute magic pt. 54 - Understanding our thoughts, stress and the right signals
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Finding creative freedom through discomfort and constraints - Chris Doyle
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The ability to give everything away and be generous in passing on knowledge in life has never backfired on me. Knowledge sharing makes the world...
Five minute magic pt. 53 - Alternative breathing exercises / Making time and space for progress
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The art and science of custom-made typefaces for global brands - Eleni Beveratou
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I try to focus less on the new and more about what's unique for you as a brand - dig into their story, where they came from." - Eleni ...
Five minute magic pt. 52 - Breathing exercise 'Making Space'
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Pursuit of creative philosophy in music and filmmaking - Robert Summerfield
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Philosophy taught me not to avoid depths and darknesses, but to embrace melancholy. It was important to see how different people in history deal...
Five minute magic pt. 51 - Breathing exercise 'Body Scan'
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The future of design education, creative confidence and sparking curiosity - Diana Varma
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"If we don't define success for ourselves, others - society, capitalism, all the things - will define it for us." Diana Varma, a desig...
Five minute magic pt. 50 - Breathing exercise 'How to tune into your breath'
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The art of finding stillness in a world of noise - Luke Lucas
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Stress is the opposite end of the spectrum of creativity. It's a very narrow, restricted state and creativity is an open and expansive stat...
Five minute magic pt. 49 - Awareness and understanding of negative patterns in life
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Building a creative community with patience, persistence and purpose - Katy Cowan (Creative Boom)
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I had this kind of crazy idea that if you have a passion, a creative passion, that's a hobby, you feel dirty if you turned it into somethin...
Five minute magic pt. 48 - Do you need the nudge to fix how you feel?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The human side of running a creative business - David Sheldon-Hicks (Territory Studios)
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You choose that the pain is accepted because what you're putting in, you're getting out. You choose that it's worth your time and...
Five minute magic pt. 47 - Normalising mental health from the wrong direction
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
On building a successful marketing career and business - Itir Eraslan
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I do soul searching every single day. It's not taking weeks of vacation somewhere - it's just a constant process in life." - Itir...
Five minute magic pt. 46 - How we’ve changed our minds about our minds
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Building immersive worlds with the biggest global pop stars - Rahul Bhatt
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A candid conversation with multi-disciplinary creative Rahul Bhatt, who shares his journey from doing wedding videos in Leicester to working with glob...
Five minute magic pt. 45 - Define your denial, fear and your future self
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Breaking out of your creative comfort zone - Marko Pfann
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"A creative business cannot be structured like any other business. Why? Because wasting time is where the magic comes in. You cannot productise t...
Five minute magic pt. 44 - Define your 'enough'
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Weaving cultural identity into the future of digital fashion - Stephy Fung
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"There's a huge gap between people who understand fashion and people who understand 3D. I want to close that gap and inspire the next genera...
Five minute magic pt. 43 - Pause: Audit your work and folio
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Creative leadership and authentic storytelling - Kerry Laster
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Laster, a creative director from Georgia, shares his journey from discovering creativity through Gordon Parks' documentary to leading creat...
Five minute magic pt. 42 - Pause: Audit your life so far.
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
The truth behind building brave brands at scale - Simon Dixon
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If you're not curious and embracing change, the world will start to change around you. People often are afraid of change. It's a scary...
Five minute magic pt. 41 - The role of inner critic vs passerby critic
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Space, art and finding inner peace through unpredictable creativity - Amanda Mocci
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A deeply personal conversation exploring Amanda Mocci's journey from childhood artist to successful brand identity designer and illustrator. She ...
Five minute magic pt. 40 - The eternal impostor?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Better ideas through mindful innovation - Matt Hart
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I believe we can be channels and vessels for those ideas that are supposed to be coming through us." - Matt HartMatt Hart shares his journe...
Five minute magic pt. 39 - Creativity vs time in the world that's always on(line)
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
If you do something, something will happen - Chuck Anderson
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I'm always very grateful for opportunities. When you're grateful and have gratitude for your lot in life, it's the best reminder ...
Five minute magic pt. 38 - Where is your mind?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
Mindful making of a sustainable creative life and career - Jessica Hische
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A candid conversation with lettering artist Jessica Hische about maintaining creative independence, managing work-life balance, and navigating the evo...
Five minute magic pt. 37 - Creativity is an eternal lesson in resilience
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to talk about what it's like to be a creative in the 21st century. Why do I call it that? It's because we have acce...
The story of purpose in design, life & happiness - Stefan Sagmeister
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Something that's good has the chance to make a real impression. Something that's mediocre doesn't. So why do the work if it'...
Five minute magic pt.36 - Breaking the spell of digital delusion (from endless scrolling to meaningful growth)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of "success porn," "money porn," and "creative porn," our social media feeds bombard us with idealized versio...
Balancing commercial success and personal expression - Murugiah
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"When I sit down at a painting, everything else disappears, like the noise, anxiety, the rest of the world, it just goes out the window." - ...
Five minute magic pt.35 - Creativity starts the blank piece of paper / Highway of life and creativity.
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
On finding 'ultra artist' through chaos, beauty and creativity - Gemma O'Brien
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Life has a deadline. It fuels my creativity. Now I've realised that and that stress is like, could be stress that is debilitating or it cou...
Five minute magic pt.34 - Can creativity have negative impact on your health?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same ti...
A journey of acceptance, self-discovery and creative identity - Chris Do
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You have to be the first in line of your fan club. If you're not, I don't know how to like you. Because if you don't like you, wh...
Season 2 Trailer: Mindful Creative - Take the first or the next step towards regaining control of your creative life.
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! I am really excited to bring you the second season of my podcast. There’s a change of name and theme. We’re going to focus on the topic of...
Five minute magic pt.33 - Put your soul into everything that you do (END OF SEASON 1)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to final five minute magic episode from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book ...
Holistic approach to creativity in the era of algorithms - Ben Tallon
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Creativity has become my life's cause, not just my job. I've always been in love with it. I find it truly fascinating. We're goin...
Five minute magic pt.32 - How to grow through change
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore the unique journey of creative entrepreneurship and why comparing yourself to others can be counterproductive. We&...
Building an unconventionally professional creative studio outside the big cities - Pennybridge 🇦🇺
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"We want to try and live by our values, but run as a fledgling studio at the same time. It's that balance between ensuring revenue comes in ...
Five minute magic pt.31 - The art of handling feedback and choosing your own problems
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a client sends you a list of feedback longer than the full volume of War and Peace? Unless you’re a seasoned pro who has worked ...
How to transform personal experiences into thriving brands and communities - Izzy Poirier
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything that I have done, even back at the government, was about building this community, bringing people together. And there is definitely a...
Five minute magic pt.30 - Transition from working solo to building a thriving team with cognitive diversity
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most creative people want to stay creative and not deal with recruitment, sick staff or paying into pension pots. However, it’s impossible to keep g...
How to future-proof your creativity with life-long learning - Tony Harmer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The future for the next 10 years is going to be more things that are truly immersive. And by that, I mean you're actually physically involv...
Five minute magic pt.29 - Applying marginal gains in creative business
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into the world of marginal gains. This term was originally coined by Sir Dave Brailsford, a former performance director of Br...
How to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing world of illustration - Jelly London
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I would rather sometimes take a gamble on something that feels really different. If I can see a spark in it and I can see how we can get it to a...
Five minute magic pt.28 - Embracing growth in your creative journey
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final section in the Creativity for Sale book is titled Grow. It serves as a reminder that everything we do and make needs a constant looking afte...
Defining our authentic(ish) self for personal and career growth - Elana Rudick
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I don't believe in creative block. I feel like it's a crutch and something that completely doesn't exist. You can remove that com...
Five minute magic pt.27 - The future is creative (Age of Ai tools vs creativity)
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a short one but it should serve as an open-minded reminder that whatever happens in the immediate or not-so-distant future nothing is ...
How to approach creative life with pragmatic optimism - Rony Mikhael
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I tend to treat my life with an open hand. Don't hold things too tightly. Whatever happens happens, I'm only 36. I've lived a ful...
Five minute magic pt.26 - Essential tools for creativity, business and productivity.
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second to last section in the book is titled Tools. It’s an overview of essential resources for thriving and productivity. The latest available ...
How to achieve creative independence through entrepreneurship - Dines
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You have to scream so loud or shine so bright that people notice you. And then once you get noticed, you can have the conversations." - Din...
Five minute magic pt.25 - Delivering client work that matches ambition with reality.
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the crucial phase of delivering creative work for clients. We'll explore strategies for balancing ambition with rea...
How to build a diverse clientele with a niche illustration business - Imogen Partridge
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I think mindset is probably the biggest learning curve and the biggest part of running your business. I would put any kind of investment of time...
Five minute magic pt.24 - Turning enquiries into successful projects
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about what happens when the work finally comes to you. Gonig from initial enquiries and turning them into successful projects. We'l...
How to embrace discomfort for creative growth in design and branding - Max Ottignon
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Comfort and creativity aren't necessarily great bedfellows. There has to be a degree of discomfort to create anything interesting, to do wo...
Five minute magic pt.23 - Working for and with others, whilst managing emotions and ambitions.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of three episodes, from the section titled Clients, we will explore the dynamics of working with others, discussing collaboration, compro...
Finding an artistic voice through lettering and illustration - Julie Solvstrom
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If I could just do this for the rest of my life, I'd be completely happy. It's just so much fun. It's just so new all the time.&q...
Five minute magic pt.22 - How to get paid and chase non payers
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
The importance of telling your own story - Matt McCue
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"To tell a compelling story, you need a character facing real conflict. Be willing to explore the uncomfortable parts - that's where the dep...
Five minute magic pt.21 - What is your value? + Value of long term customers.
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
How to build a thriving career in illustration and animation - Dan Woodger
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I use the 'we' because I feel like collaboration on projects is how you get to the end goal."In this episode, we dive deep into t...
Five minute magic pt.20 - Pricing strategies for creative professionals
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
Opening the doors to the magic of making magazines - Nicola Hamilton
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Working in magazines is an incredible privilege, with access to artists and thinkers."Nicola Hamilton, an editorial designer based in Toron...
Five minute magic pt.19 - The power of email newsletter
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
Build your niche around what you care about - Seb Mackay
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Build your niche around what you care about"In this conversation, Seb, the creative director and co-founder of Soba, discusses the challeng...
Five minute magic pt.18 - Amplify your Connections
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
How to (re)build a photography business as an alien in the USA - Nathalie Gordon
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Passion drove me to risk it all and rebuild my photography career from scratch in LA. With scrappiness and tenacity, I embraced being an &apos...
Five minute magic pt.17 - Amplify your Message
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
A love letter to creativity, community, surfing and the universe - Matthew Haynes
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Find something that makes time slow down. If time is slowing down, you're doing something right."~In this conversation, Matt Haynes, a...
Five minute magic pt.16 - Build your unique brand identity and design assets
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
How to break into the book publishing industry - Kieron Lewis
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Transparency and honesty about what I can deliver allows client trust and creative credibility."Kieron Lewis, a freelance graphic designer ...
Five minute magic pt.15 - Choose the right business name
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
Honest reflections on creativity and social media success - Robert McCombe
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You give it to someone else, they'll have a different opinion. And someone else will have a different opinion, and say that's amazing....
Five Minute Magic pt.14 - Build your unique personal brand
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
Brand strategy for positive impact on people's lives - Danielle Clarke
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Empowering others to find their passion and life's purpose through branding is incredibly fulfilling."~In this conversation, Danielle ...
Five Minute Magic Pt. 13 - Define you expectations, goals and your 'enough'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
An athlete's guide to creative endurance - Mike Schnaidt
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I've learned really valuable skill from design, how to respond to feedback, how to think about an audience, because not everyone is going t...
Five Minute Magic Pt. 12 - Define your 'what' and 'how'
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to five minute magic from Creativity For Sale Podcast. A quick fire episode, sharing tips and tricks from the pages of the book of the same ti...
Shaping the future of creative tools - Rufus Deuchler (Adobe)
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"It's always about intention. There needs to be a goal and we have the tools now to reach those goals quickly, but patience is a must."...