Podcast Episodes — inspiration

Episode 48: Nisha Gupta Psychology of Creative Genius Is there such a thing as a creative genius? You'll be surprised what you'll hear in this in-depth discussion from a psychologist/professor that teaches creativity. Our guest Nisha Gupta discusses being a Liberation Psychologist, and an Arts-based Phenoma-logical Researcher. She shares with us her unique way of approaching creativity and thoughts on how art and creativity can facilitate healing in response to societal oppression. Nisha also discusses her dedication to understanding society's impact, on the individual and trying to cultivate societal or collective healing. Nisha, who is also a very talented artist,...

  Episode 46: Rizal Tony - The Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Arranger This is one of those episodes that you will have the opportunity to listen to our discussion with a very talented and accomplished jazz musician and composer. Plus you'll get to hear Rizal play a couple of snippets from the music he performs. Our multi-talented guest Rizal shares his journey in becoming a formidable jazz musician. Along with his talents as a Senior Lecturer, composer, arranger, and Director of Jazz and Modern Music, he's one talented guy. Rizal is truly dedicated not only to performing music but teaching...

  Episode 42: Arijit Bhattacharyya - From Superhero Drawings to Creating World-leading Technologies Our guest Arijit Bhattacharyya exemplifies what a gifted creative mind can accomplish. From superhero drawings as a child all the way to creating world-leading technologies and much, much more. Game Developer, Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist, Global VC, and lecturer are just some of the things we discuss with Arijit. He is living an enviable creative life. Arijit discusses how he went from drawing superheroes as a child to becoming a game developer and entrepreneur. He shares with us some of the challenges he faced and what the future has in store...

 Episode 41: Yael Cherni - The Difference Between Being and Artist and an Entertainer Our guest Yael Cherni shares with us her dynamic career as a Soprano, Conductor, and Lecturer. She discusses her experiences in chamber "lieder" music and her love of Gershwin. She also discusses the difference between being an artist and an entertainer. A very accomplished talent in three creative disciplines. Yael has excelled in her career as a formidable talent that has been appreciated by audiences from all over the world. Yael also gives us a musical snack with a selection from Schuman and Gershwin. Yael Cherni:...

Episode 40: Chess Brodnick - Interior Abstractions of Life Our guest Chess Brodnick, a Psychotherapist and Artist, shares his story on how he is trying to point out the interior abstractions of life through his artwork. Chess is a self-taught artist that took 2-years to study and draw self-portraits. He drew from his memories and experiences, pushing his art to the very edge. As a psychotherapist, Chess is exposed to many emotions from his patients. He's even used his art-making to help his patients when nothing else would reach the severely mentally ill. He shares with us on how art...