In another of our themed episodes, Marvin and Fred visit the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) convention and speak with four champions of motivational speaking. They pepper their presentations with humour and great advice on building and living a creative life. The two themes explored in this episode are “Getting Started” and “Everything You Do is Grist for the Creative Mill.” Comedian, author and comedy coach Judy Carter describes the difference between public speaking and stand-up comedy. You'll want to pay special attention to her “59 Refusals” story! As a refugee from Vietnam, Vinh Giang grew up in Australia. How can changing your environment change your life? This accomplished magician explains how to have more confidence. It’s easier than you think. But listen carefully … You are your main competitor! Corey Perlman, President of eBoot Camp and author of the bestseller “Social Media Overload!”, discusses the challenges facing millenials in navigating the various types of social media and interpersonal relationships and how that can inhibit creative activity. And Second City comedy veteran Ron Tite, Team Leader at the Tite Group, explains how to circumvent the “traditional” routes to creative success by taking charge of your own destiny. Getting started and moving forward! Everything you’ve experienced up to now is still waiting to be utilized in your ongoing and upcoming adventures! Listen and learn. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MONETIZING YOUR CREATIVITY PODCAST: itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/monet…d1082894462?mt=2 While you're there, please leave your comments and suggestions for future episodes. We love your feedback! Or search for Monetizing Your Creativity on Stitcher, Google Play Music, Overcast or your other podcast app. SoundCloud: www.monetizingyourcreativity.com Follow us on Instagram: @monetizingyourcreativity www.instagram.com/monetizingyourcreativity