Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: an ongoing exploration of human creativity to help you navigate an increasingly automated world with your story and soul. The show is hosted by creativity coach, Founder of The Creative Condition, author and illustrator Ben Tallon. Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness, something far bigger than artistic talent and crucial for fulfilling lives and careers. But in a data and efficiency-obsessed world, self-awareness, story and…
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Mumbai-based artist Archana Srivastava's work is rooted in history and spirituality. We discuss why art moves us and stirs something vital on a level politics and logic cannot. We touch upon Buddhist traditions, her childhood in India and trusting the things that speak to the heart in a world where logic and data rule the day. https://archanasrivastava.com/ Please consider subscribing, reviewing,…
It's too easy to slip into fear and scarcity. We all do it, but what changes when we make creative career decisions based on the life we want to live instead of in short-term mindsets? Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides…
Justin Wong, the new president of AIGA NY joins Ben Tallon to discuss how design support organisations can get behind creative communities, share equal opportunities and champion brave creativity in the 21st century. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! https://aigany.org/ Supported by…
I hadn't expected the act of peeling a boiled egg in the street to trigger raucous laughter and a wave of self-awareness, but here we are. When it comes to story, who you are and creativity, there's a lot more to it than the big buzzwords. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by…
Deyson Ortiz meets countless people with phenomenal lived experiences, big achievers and thought leaders who have no idea how to tell their story. When the camera goes on or the mic is in front of their face, they run for the hills. He helps them to change that. We're talking about confidence, why story matters and how to find confidence in our own story to illuminate the path ahead. Check Deyson…
The return of Jackass to my life, a TV show that would not see the light of day in today's world, has exhumed a part of me that I've neglected too often. The mischief and dirty energy that informs so much of my creativity is harder to come by in middle age, but bad influences are good. It requires balance and moderation, and creativity to work it into our responsible adult lives, but without the…
Is it mad or wise to be cleaning the dishwasher when you could be productive? I ponder this over a black chicory coffee replacement, no sugar. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness…
Kendra Valentine is a Story Strategist who helps businesses, brands, and creative projects communicate their value clearly by translating complex ideas into authentic stories that resonate. Her book, How To Pitch Almost Anything, is a phenomenally helpful guide to distilling your offer into a compelling story, and she joins The Creative Condition to discuss how we can tell our best story. Please…
In the latest instalment of The Creativity Diary: Why I miss retail jobs Immersing the brain and creativity The new hairdresser's window Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through the work! Supported by https://illustrationx.com - the show's founding sponsor Foilco provides all your foiling nerdery and gorgeousness to the…
How the hell do you manage and inspire 200 employees in one branding agency? I don't know, but Thomas Kurppa, co-founder of Swedish branding agency Kurppa Hosk, does, and he takes us on a ride through electronic music, DJing, posters, album covers, and into the design industry. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity through…
We live in a data-obsessed society. Trapped by the tools and addicted to certainty, too few of us are creating with bravery, daring to fail or f**k up. I reflect on 11 years of podcasting following the 300th episode and share stories of finding out, getting it wrong, growing, and playing through curiosity. Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me…
