Onken's World Podcast

127: Adam Ward – How to Make a Living Playing with Lego

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I thought it was so cool that this toy could interact with all my other toys. Today I'm talking to a truly unique artist whose medium is Lego: Adam Wa...

126: Nick Onken – How To Deal with Uncertainty

19 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Now more than ever I have to keep reinventing. Today I'm talking about one of the biggest things that we as creatives deal with on a daily basis: unce...

125: Anna Bulbrook – How To Transition To A New Creative Career

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You can come for a really sick lineup and know that you're getting some feminism mixed in there. Being a woman in the music scene is very different fr...

124: Nick Onken – Throw Yourself Into The Fire

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Creating moments is all about pushing yourself over that ledge into that uncomfortable zone. This past weekend, I was out in LA taking a workshop with...

123: Danielle Snyder – How to Build a Community of True Fans Who Buy Your Art

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What good collaboration should do is inspire you. Today on the podcast I'm talking to co-founder and creative director of Dannijo Jewelry, Danielle Sn...

122: Nick Onken – A Secret Weapon for Reading Books

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I've finished more books in the last month than I have in two years. Today I'm sharing a new discovery with you. I've never been much of a reader, but...

121: Nick Onken – 5 Tools to Deal with Fear

11 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you can master the way that you think, you can manifest and create greater results in your life. Today I'm talking about a challenge that every ent...

120: Jonas Blue – Focusing on the Quality of Your Art

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I have a lot of drive and a lot of will power and I will stick to something and I will get it done. Today I'm talking to Jonas Blue, a major recording...

119: Nick Onken – 7 Tips on Making Friends in New Cities

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Your relationships and your network are huge key components of success. Today I'm talking about a question that was recently asked by previous podcast...

118: Emmanuelle Chriqui – How to Balance the Highs and Lows of a Career in the Arts

30 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Whatever place you are in your career, I don't think the struggle lessens. I think it's just a different set of struggles. Today I'm talking to Emmanu...

117: Nick Onken – Trust Your Vision

17 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's about being self aware of your own limiting beliefs that challenge your vision. Today's topic was inspired by a question asked of a member of my ...

116: Eric Ray Davidson – How Collaboration Creates Success

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The whole secret to being an artist and building a career is just being prolific. I've been thinking lately about creative momentum, and how important...

115: Nick Onken – One for Them and One for Me

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You must use every asset of knowledge, every skill, everything that you can do to help generate time and money for you to create the sandbox for you t...

114: Luam – How To Transition From Corporate Life to Working Artist

08 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Use everything you know to do what you love. Use it all. Today I'm talking to celebrity choreographer and creative director Luam. She works on events,...

113: Nick Onken – 3 Ways to Invest in Your Craft

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To elevate your work, you must invest. Today I'm giving you a five minute takeaway about investing in your creative journey. It's important not only w...

112: Jared Kleinert – How To Amplify Your Creative Project With Your Network

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you put art or something creative out into the world, of course you want to see it do well. Today I'm talking to Jared Kleinert, a returning guest,...

111: Sarah Jones – The Creative Process On Writing A One Woman Play

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I lucked out into loving what I did enough that I was willing to deal with the scrappy moments. Today I'm talking to Sarah Jones, an extremely talente...

110: Nick Onken – Twelve Things I Learned in 2016

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

That's what creating your moments is all about - taking a proactive approach to life. Welcome to the first episode of 2017! What a year it has been - ...

109: Matt Gallant – 5 Mind and Body Hacks

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Anything that could get me stronger, faster, smarter, more creative, I'm into it. Today I'm talking to my friend Matt Gallant, who is a poker champion...

108: Nick Onken – Showing Appreciation To Those That Help You

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

People love to be appreciated. Lately I've been thinking a lot about showing appreciation and gratitude to those that help you. It's not something tha...

107: Alex Lacamoire – What It Takes To Direct The Music For Hamilton

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Without a doubt music is what I've always wanted to do, music is what I feel like I was born to do, it's what I feel like I do best, it fills me, fulf...

106: Jon Levy – 4 Ingredients to Create a Successful Adventure

09 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The scope of your life, the size of it, is in direct proportion to how uncomfortable you're willing to be. Today on the show I'm talking to returning ...

105: Nick Onken – Does Social Media Kill Creativity?

02 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"Social media is a time thief of anyone who wants creative greatness." Today on the show I'm talking about something that has been on my mind: Is soci...

104: Mark Van Der Heijden – How to Travel the World Using Your Talent

12 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I had no idea how it would evolve, I just went all in and I had no expectations, and I think that's the best way to do it. In this week's Nion highlig...

103: Gareb Shamus – How To Connect People With Art

05 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My work is in this what's called connectivism, it's all about this intersection of art and networking. Today I want to introduce you to Gareb Shamus. ...

102: Nick Onken – Letting Go

28 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It takes hard work to let things go but I think when we do, we're a lot better off. Today I'm talking about something I've been thinking a lot about l...

101: Emily Fletcher – How to Meditate No Matter Where You Are

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The less stress you have in your body the better able you are to perform in your waking state, and I really believe that that's the point of meditatio...

100: Nick Onken – How I Went From Struggling Artist To Where I Am Today

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For me the biggest key to success is being able to master your mind. Today I'm bringing you the first episode of NION Radio, formerly ShopTalk Radio. ...

99: Emily Greener – How to Teach Girls to Lead

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"It's a space for them to be who they are instead of who they think they're supposed to be." It's almost time. If you've been following ShopTalk Radio...

98: Nick Onken – Five Pieces of Advice for My 20 Year Old Self

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I had to build everything that I have built now now from the ground up on my own. I often get asked what advice I would give my 20 year old self, so I...

97: Amber Rae – The Power of Choosing Wonder Over Worry

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited today to bring back Amber Rae, who was a guest about a year ago. Amber explores creativity from the inside out and today we're talking abo...

96: Shantell Martin – How To Find Your Unique Path As An Artist

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Because I didn't fit in and no one pressured me to fit in, I could be different and I could do art. I've been wanting to get today's guest on the show...

95: Nick Onken – Three Steps to Creating Your Sandbox

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Creating your sandbox is about creating the structure and time to play. This week on the show, I'm talking about your sandbox. I've mentioned the sand...

94: Jared Kleinert – How to Connect with People by Adding Value

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"I realized that if I wanted to do big things in this world that I needed to associate myself with good people." Today's guest is the youngest guest I...

93: Nick Onken – Twelve Productivity Tools

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"It helps me crunch and get some work done and helps me focus because we all know that sitting in front of a computer can be very distracting." I ment...

92: Donna Karan – How to Create a Career in Fashion

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

"I wanted to sing like Barbra Streisand and dance like Martha Graham." I've got a really exciting and special guest for you guys today. Donna Karan is...

91: Nick Onken – 10 Tools for Mental Greatness

09 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's important for us to be grateful for the things we do have in our lives, all the way down to the very breath we're breathing. I just got back from...

90: Cal Fussman – The Art of Interviewing Part 2

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Photography is such a great thing, to be able to capture the moment and have it live past the actual moment. Today on the show you'll hear part two of...

89: Cal Fussman – The Art of Interviewing Part 1

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You can palm the basketball, that doesn't mean you're going to be a great basketball player - you're gonna have to work at it. I was lucky enough to h...

88: Matthew Loyd – The Art of Personal Branding

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In personal branding it's really about the people; It's the person at the center, it's the people that influence their lives, it's the people that the...

87: Nick Thune – How to Become a Successful Comedian

27 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's one thing to want to do something and it's another thing to just do it, whether or not anyone's asked you to. Today I'm talking to one of the fun...

86: Nick Onken – What to Do in the In-Betweens

21 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Your self worth doesn't equal what, how much, and who you're working for. I'd be lying if I said the freelance entrepreneurial life was easy. There's ...

85: Daniel Arsham – How to Twist People's Expectations with Art

13 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Since I've started making work it always feels like whatever idea I'm delving into in the present is the last good idea. Art is all about people's exp...

84: Nick Onken – Ten Books for Creative Entrepreneurs Part 2

06 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I'm constantly reminding myself to be grateful for what I have and where I'm at, and also to think outward. Today I'm continuing my list of my top boo...

83: Christopher Makos – How To Get Your Work Noticed

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time and age and growth are great assets to one's brain. When you pay attention to do what you do, and you do it well, people will take notice. That's...

82: Nick Onken – Ten Books for Creative Entrepreneurs Part 1

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The more that you listen to that inner voice and let inspiration be your guide, the more you are accessing your flow state. Today I'm talking about bo...

81: Sergio Fernández De Córdova – How to Use Media to Make an Impact

09 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's not just about someone telling us to go do something, they need to be part of it, they need to own it. I believe that art can change the world, a...

80: Nick Onken – Five Tips on Setting Expectations

02 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  You've got to decide what makes sense for you and that you feel good going into it. Setting expectations is all about clear communication, and it's...

79: Arden Cho – How to Overcome Insecurity as an Actress

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As I'm growing older, I'm growing into who I am, more so because I'm starting to love who I am. Today I'm super excited to introduce you to my longtim...

78: Rocco Dispirito – How to Integrate Healthy Eating Into Your Lifestyle

10 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're basically consuming the worst kind of fuel that we can consume without replenishing any nutrients. There are a lot of self-proclaimed health gur...

77: Nick Onken – My Top Travel Destinations

03 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

I've been to over 70 countries at this point, and life has been an epic journey. I often get asked what my favorite travel destination is, and it's a ...

76: Ari Meisel – How To Optimize, Automate, and Outsource Your Life

27 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Part of the problem we have now in society, and I know this sounds crazy, is too much freedom. As a creative entrepreneur, I often wish that there wer...

75: Nick Onken – 5 Tips for Setting Up Your Year

13 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

My vision is to create a positive mental change through art and design. Welcome to the first episode of 2016. The new year is a great time to reflect ...

74: Nick Onken – Twelve Things I Learned This Year

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into who you are as a person and let that drive your art. I can't believe the year is over. It was a big year for me, a lot happened. Today, as a...

73: In-Q – How to Build a Career as a Poet

16 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The more you stretch as an artist, the more space you have. Have you ever heard a live spoken word performance? The kind that makes you nod your head ...

72: Nick Onken – 3 Tips on Pushing Through Creative Plateaus

03 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The creative block always happens, no matter where you are in your journey. If you're an artist or a creative, chances are you've hit a creative plate...

71: Vanessa Van Edwards – How to Develop Your People Skills for Business

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

People are not only essential for our growth but also give us a lot of happiness. You know how important people skills are. You know how important cha...

70: Nick Onken – The Value of a Morning Routine

20 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you repeat a process, it becomes a habit, and habits create growth. In many ShopTalk interviews, you've heard my guests discuss their morning routi...

69: Jon Chu – How to Direct Blockbuster Movies

10 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you have to jump before you know where you're going to land. Imagine being a kid playing with action figures like G.I. Joe. Can you imagine ...

68: How to Create a Career in Art Part 15/15 – 5 Ways You Can Evolve in Your Creative Journey

04 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Staying freshly inspired is something that fuels your new work and evolution. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is g...

67: Lewis Howes – How To Create Greatness in Your Life and Business

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Greatness is more about discovering and cultivating our unique talents and gifts to pursue and live our dreams. On today's episode, we've got somethin...

66: Emily Fletcher – How Meditation Boosts Your Creativity

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When people start meditating, they just start feeling a lot more serendipity, a lot more synchronicity. These days, I am always looking for ways to op...

65: How to Create a Career in Art Part 14/15 – 4 Things I Learned From Mentoring Others

14 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I feel grateful for those that have helped me out along the way, and I want to pass that on. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle p...

64: Jeff Lipsky – 3 Things It Takes to Have a Career in Art

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I took one of my favorite pictures of all time with just myself and the subject, and that's something I'm always trying to chase to get back to. Today...

63: How to Create a Career in Art Part 13/15 – The Power of Giving Back

23 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We have a responsibility as humans to help make the world a better place. My career in photography started because I decided to give back. Here's how ...

62: Andy Murphy – How to Activate Your Peak Creative State

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We all have times in our life that we were on fire, we were kicking ass. As a creative, sometimes it's hard to break old habits, to build a new versio...

61: How to Create a Career in Art Part 12/15 – Why A Business Degree Is Important In Art

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's about creating the lifestyle you want to live and building a business around it. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photogra...

60: D-Nice – How To Use One Creative Field To Build Another

01 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's great to have been relevant back then and to still be going right now. Relationships are important. Nurturing your relationships and being reliab...

59: How to Create a Career in Art Part 11/15 – 5 Tips on Embracing the Creative Journey

25 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every time you do something new and you practice, you're learning. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, ...

58: Brian Sirgutz – How to Integrate Empathy Into Art and Technology

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

I think a lot of people's success is going to come from standing for something. In this age of technology, it's easy to lose that sense of empathy, to...

57: How to Create a Career in Art Part 10/15 – How To Build Your Emotional Intelligence

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We end up living in a world of limitation and not a world of possibility. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is grati...

56: Todd Henry – How to Develop Your Voice as an Artist & Entrepreneur

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you try to create for everybody, you will reach no one. As an artist, your style, your point of view, your lens is what people come to you for. It'...

55: How To Create A Career in Art Part 9/15 – 3 Tips on Creating Your Center Circle

21 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fill your time with people and things that inspire you. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it...

54: Stacy London – How to Turn Personal Struggles Into a Career

14 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion is an industry, but style is for everybody. We have all had trouble accepting ourselves the way we are. Sometimes, people use clothes and fash...

53: How to Create a Career in Art Part 8/15 – 5 Tips On Finding a Mentor

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You have to be proactive in your learning, development, and relationships. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is grat...

52: Erv Braun – How To Raise World Changing Children

30 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Why be normal? Go for something special. Go for something tremendous. Amazing stories run in the Braun family. I am good friends with Scooter and Adam...

51: How to Create a Career in Art Part 7/15 – 5 Reasons to Get a Capital Job

23 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You don't want to rent your life, you want to own it. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it t...

50: Elle Luna – What It Means To Follow Your MUST

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

'Must' feels like being in love: when you know you just know. As artists, it is important to allow ourselves the time and the space to create. This is...

49: How To Create a Career in Art Part 6/15 – 5 Keys to Developing a Lens

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you try to be all things to all people, you will never rise to your greatest possibilities. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle...

48: Jayson Gaignard – How Investing in Relationships is the Key to Success

02 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

When you hit rock bottom in life, you'll be left with two things: the integrity of your word, and your relationships. Surrounding yourself with inspir...

47: How To Create a Career in Art Part 5/15 – Create Your Moments

26 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Creating is a conscious choice. Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get the...

46: Jeff Staple – How to Create a Street Culture Brand

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In order to live your dream, there's a lot of sacrifice that has to be made. Street culture has been around for almost twenty years, but is still evol...

45: How to Create a Career in Art Part 4/15 – The 10,000 Hour Grind

05 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

No matter where you come from, you still have to put in the hard work to master your craft. Part 4/15 How to Create a Career in Art: The 10,000 Hour ...

44: Dale Partridge – How Putting People Over Profit Can Build a Successful Business

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Generosity is less like an arrow and more like a boomerang: it has a way of coming back to you. We all know business savvy is valuable, but it can onl...

43: How to Create a Career in Art Part 3/15 – Deconstruct

21 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You have to dive into the elements of what resonates with you. Part 3/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Deconstruct Creating a high profile career i...

42: Jairek Robbins – How To Create Your Dream Life

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As much as you want to create, it's out there for you, as long as you help others. In order to live your life to the fullest, you have to identify the...

41: How to Create a Career in Art Part 2/15 – See The Destination

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Create a business around the kind of content you want to create. Part 2/15 How to Create a Career in Art: See The Destination Creating a high profil...

40: Amber Rae – How to Explore Your Creativity from the Inside Out

08 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"It's important to make sure the soul is steering the ship and that the ego is supporting that journey." It's important to take creativity to the ext...

39: How to Create a Career in Art Part 1/15 – Find Your WHY

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"The most important part of creating a career in the arts is knowing WHY you're doing it." Part 1/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Find Your WHY Cr...

38: Usher Raymond IV – Prioritizing What Really Matters in Life

07 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"Philanthropy is the rent we pay to be on this planet." What does it take to sell more than 65 million records? 65 f___ing million... Our next guest h...

37: Jon Levy – How to Connect with Influencers and Host Exclusive Dinners

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"The areas of life that we tend to want to impact the most are the ones we are the least willing to talk about." We are consistently affected by the r...

36: Jordan Harbinger – How Social Skills Accelerate Your Creative Career

07 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

"Your beliefs affect your reactions, which affect your results." We're all attracted to someone who has that charm... but... define charm... Personal ...

35: Travis Brewer – How To Become A Ninja

10 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"I can't let the fear of hurting myself stop me from being who I want to be." "Can my passion be monetized?" I get asked this question all the time. T...

34: Nick Onken – How to Transition Into a Creative Entrepreneur

26 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"The end goal in mind isn't going to work unless you're fueled by passion." I was a graphic designer in Seattle. As a career, it was great. I had clie...

33: Satya Twena – How To Overcome Fear and Take Big Risks

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"Go get some fucking hate mail." I thought we we're going to talk about hats. I never expected the conversation to bloom into that... Satya Twena save...

32: Max Lugavere – How To Connect with Hard-To-Reach People

30 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"Creativity has become democratized thanks to technology." Max Lugavere  is an artist, musician host and awesome storyteller. He created an incredibl...

31: Asher Roth – How To Build a Career in Hip Hop

15 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"Make the radio and labels come to you by staying true to yourself and cultivating your own audience." - Asher Roth I Love College was a hit and for t...

30: James Goldcrown – The Art of Selling Your Art

02 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"I never wanted to start out with small magazines. I wanted to start out loud." It was his dream job, but something else was calling him... In this in...

29: Shai Dahan – Why Art Is The Common Language Between Diverse People

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"If you treat it like a hobby, it will stay a hobby. If you treat it like a job, it becomes a job." Bullet holes covered the walls while the children ...

28: Jon Contino – What it Takes to Be a World Class Calligraphy Artist

27 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

"If you want something, the only way you're gonna get it is by taking it." Creativity is sexy. Jon Contino started getting paid for his calligraphy an...