The Creative Weirdo

Tom Crate

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In a world full of people pretending to be normal, The Creative Weirdo is all about celebrating the weirdness we hide from the world and exploring how it could be the key to unlocking inspiration, creativity and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/06/2021

#008 Stop Trying to Make Your Masterpiece w/ Jesse Sussman

Topics covered include: How to roll with the punches of the creative processFinding a balance between logic and creativityWhy you should stop trying to make your masterpieceLearning to trust your decision-makingManaging the perfectionist tendencies that hold back creativityUsing your unconscious to fuel creativityWhy it's ok to be f****d upHow to create safety so that you can express your creativityGetting from self hate to self loveBooks mentioned: Love yourself like your life depends on it by Kamal Ravikant Compassion and Self Hate by Theodore Rubin Follow Jesse Jesse's Instagram: @jesse.sussman Jesse's Newsletter: www.jessesussman.studio/newsletter Other notes If you'd like to read more about my experience with burnout and some of the reflections that came out of it, you can check out my blog here If you're currently struggling with any of the issues we discuss in this episode the most important thing is to know that you are not alone. The best thing you can do is talk to somebody - whether it's with a friend, family member or therapist. You can also write to me at contact@tomcrate.me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 11m
03/03/2021

#007 The Stoic Entrepreneur w/ Dominik Orfanus

Topics covered include: The relationship between success and failureStoicismHow Dominik filters his ideas and decides which ones to executeWhy and how to seek out feedbackA clients perspective on working with designersMethods for clarifying your thinkingHow to use your inner critic to your advantageLinks: Mark Manson - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way Micheal Singer - The Surrender Experiment Gino Wickman - Traction 6 Thinking Hats Getting Things Done Entrepreneurial Operating System Connect with Dominik on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 8m
17/02/2021

#006: Follow Your Fear w/Jay Sukow

Jay has been teaching and performing improv and sketch comedy all over the world for over 25 years. During that time he has trained with the likes of Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Jon Favreau. Topics covered include: The magical power of "Yes and..."Finding flowThe importance of failureHow fear can set you freeDealing with imposter syndromePractical tips for managing anxietyFind out more about Jay: Jay's personal website Jay's company Jay on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 2m
27/01/2021

#005: Resilience through creativity w/Nik Hill

Nik is the founder and director of creative studio Twenty Third C. We talk about Nik's route into motion design from making legos as a kid to graffiti to getting his first break in London and eventually starting his own studio. There's loads of inspiration here for anyone who's looking to carve out a path in motion design. One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was how Nik has applied creativity not just to his design work but to his career as a whole - Rolling with the inevitable ups and downs and staying true to his passion to keep in touch with inspiration You can find out more about Nik at Nikill.com or his studio site twentythirdc.com on instagram @__nikhill__ and @23rdc Topics covered: Transitioning from a physical work space to remotePros and cons of freelance vs in house as a motion designerLaunching a motion design studioNik's childhood interests and how it led him into motion designThe importance of asking for helpHow to Build resilience in uncertain timesTapping into success and creativity by following intuition Related links: www.nikill.com www.twentythirdc.com Jupiter Ascending: https://vimeo.com/117188360 Guardians of the Galaxy: https://vimeo.com/103533906 BBC 2: https://vimeo.com/302303367 ____________________________________________ If you'd like to stay informed about future podcast episodes and get a weekly dose of weirdness in your inbox you can sign up for my newsletter at tomcrate.com/hello Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 19m
22/12/2020

#004: Risk = growth w/ Javier Benitez

In this conversation we touched on (among other things): - dealing with insecurity in your creative work - The importance of seeking new challenges - learning through failure - how to avoid stagnation and stay creative - finding your audience Javier's Artstation classes: https://www.artstation.com/learning/instructors/Javier-Benitez Project Foster Devlog: https://www.projectfostergame.com/ Javier's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/artofjavi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 17m
22/12/2020

#003: Finding mental freedom w/ Alex Mathers

Alex's website: www.alexmathers.net His book, Illusory: Master your thoughts, and discover mental freedom: https://amzn.to/38pvwkb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 15m
21/12/2020

#002: Truth, love and motion design w/ Chris Bahry

In this conversation we explored Chris's childhood influences and how the seeds were sown for the creation of Tendril. You'll also get to hear some of Chris's thoughts on finding and developing your creative voice, the future of visual culture and much, much more Some of the themes covered in this episode include: The importance of curiosity to creative workHow diversity feeds creativityFinding your voiceStaying true to your visionCryptoartConsciousnessThe upsides of pandemicTo find out more about Tendril check out tendril.ca #tendrilchris on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 26m
21/12/2020

#001: The Creative Weirdo - Introduction

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In a world full of people pretending to be normal, The Creative Weirdo is all about celebrating the weirdness we hide from the world and exploring how it could be the key to unlocking inspiration, creativity and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tom Crate
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