As creative beings we struggle with questions of identity and purpose: Why does my art matter in the age of generative AI?Why being called an "Amateur" is a compliment.Are computers becoming more like humans, or are humans becoming more like computers?The meaning of life isn't "being productive".We cover these topics and more with todays special guest, David reed. David Reed is a multi-instrumentalist professional musician based in New York City. A musician for more than 30 years, his u...

Today we're going to talk about something that AI can and does steal from us – our human biases. Yes, algorithms can be biased just like me and you. We talk with Melissa Santiago about the problems and pitfalls of using AI for your brands marketing and communications needs. Especially when it comes to the topic of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. TOPICS Where does Algorithmic bias/ AI bias come from?Levi's AI driven diversity campaign fail.How to be a more inclusive Social Med...

Today we talk with Chad Parker, one of the cofounders of Bigidesign. They're an innovative everyday carry product company, with a focus on designing and selling titanium pens, pocket tools, and watches. Bigidesign has multiple US and international Utility and design patents. Currently they're running their 43rd Kickstarter project having already raised over 4 million dollars on the platform! TOPICS That time Chad built a dirt bike out of leaf blower and BMX bike when he was a kid.How he went...

Does AI have life experience? Does it have a personality? Not really, at least not the way people do. Today we talk with talented writer, David Perez, about the value of personal experience and having a point of view. It's an unscripted honest conversation, and we cover a lot of topics. How do you motivate students to write when ChatGPT can write for them? What do you lose if you don't face the blank page? And how do suffering and joy help us connect with people and not robots? David has wo...

My guest for today is leadership and team coach, Luke Haythorpe. There’s a lot to cover. We'll talk about a personality type assessment tool you've probably never heard of, why Myers Briggs might be overly complicated, and why leadership starts with leading yourself. Chat GPT isn't going to help you recognize your tendencies or help you lean into your strengths. Thank goodness we have kind and genuine human beings like Luke Haythorpe to help guide our way. Luke Haythorpe is a leadership an...

In this Episode we'll hear from creative director, Forrest Bryant, on the topic of fostering trust on Creative teams, and helping individuals recognize their potential. This isn't something that ChatGPT can do. It needs to be lived – it needs to be experienced in the context of real life relationships. To start off, Forrest shares his hilarious story about why you probably wouldn't want Gordon Ramsay as your creative director. Forrest Bryant is a creative director and copywriter who ...

The tech industry is hurting, or at least a lot of people are getting laid off these days. Which means you may be dusting off your portfolio and scanning Linkedin for a job right now. On top of that we have the latest AI news to deal with... Everyone take a deep breath and have a listen. In this episode we talk with Creative Director, Kent Ward, about the importance of showing your thought process - both in your portfolio and on the job. AI doesn't have a thought process, but you do - and tha...

In late 2022 when Chat GPT appeared on the scene, it set off a wave of anxiety that rolled through the creative industries. It quickly became the new thing to doomscroll. That we would soon be replaced by robots. After many conversations with friends and colleagues I realized there was a void. Most voices were either panicked or dismissive. We needed to redirect the conversation. Away from existential dread, away away from polished marketing talk that dismisses all the probl...