Spark Creators

Li Zeng
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Spark Creators

Stories from creators and founders of all ages. As a designer and entrepreneur, the host Li takes the audience on a journey to discover what it takes to become a great creator, dream big, and take action. The first two seasons of the show are about kid entrepreneurship and intend to empower parents to teach their kids to solve problems through entrepreneurship. The future seasons focus on topics like a career as a creator & designer, the life of entrepreneurs, and understanding other aspects of the business as an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. EPISODE 53

    55. Get Ready to Think Critically with Educator and Author Dr. Brian Barnes

    For this episode, we brought Dr. Brian Barnes. Dr. Brian Barnes holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Humanities and an MA in Philosophy from the University of Louisville. Barnes is a veteran of the US Army, along with other non-academic careers, and currently teaches face-to-face and online classes at several universities in traditional philosophy topics, along with courses in sustainability, critical thinking, and Japanese sword practice. He has co-authored articles examining critical thinking strategies and tactics for the National Teaching and Learning Forum and is the author of the textbook, The Central Question: Critical Engagement with Business Ethics (2013). Barnes co-hosts the weekly radio show, Critical Thinking for Everyone!, on 106.5 Forward Radio in Louisville, and he also created the critical thinking comic book series, Adventures in Critical Thinking. Dr. Barnes is a Scholar of the Foundation for Critical Thinking, and was a direct student of Dr. Richard Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. 04/29/2020

    52. Telling Great Stories with Storyteller and Author Kevin Cordi (Part 1)

    For this episode, we invited Kevin Cordi, an American teacher, storyteller and author. Kevin has told stories in over forty states and internationally. Kevin holds a doctorate from The Ohio State University in Education, Storytelling, and Story Making and has taught storytelling at the university and secondary level.  Kevin shares stories with a highly energetic, animated and interactive style and is considered by many storytelling professionals as one of the most influential and dynamic storytellers and teachers today. Cordi also wrote the book "Playing with Stories: Story crafting for storytellers, writers, teachers and other imaginative thinkers" in 2014.  He is considered one of the "nation's primary  advocates for youth storytelling"! According to the National Storytelling Network, he is “the first full time high school storytelling teacher in the country”.  His work has been chronicled in the book he co-authored with Judy Sima, Raising Voices: creating youth storytelling groups and troupes. Cordi also started the Youth Special Interest Group for the National Storytelling Network and founded the Voices Across America Youth Storytelling Project.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  3. 05/06/2020

    53. Telling Great Stories with Storyteller and Author Kevin Cordi (Part 2)

    This is the second part of the interview with Kevin Cordi. Kevin Cordi, an American teacher, storyteller and author. Kevin has told stories in over forty states and internationally. Kevin holds a doctorate from The Ohio State University in Education, Storytelling, and Story Making and has taught storytelling at the university and secondary level. ⁠⁠Kevin shares stories with a highly energetic, animated and interactive style and is considered by many storytelling professionals as one of the most influential and dynamic storytellers and teachers today. Cordi also wrote the book "Playing with Stories: Story crafting for storytellers, writers, teachers and other imaginative thinkers" in 2014. ⁠⁠He is considered one of the "nation's primary  advocates for youth storytelling"! According to the National Storytelling Network, he is “the first full time high school storytelling teacher in the country”.  His work has been chronicled in the book he co-authored with Judy Sima, Raising Voices: creating youth storytelling groups and troupes. Cordi also started the Youth Special Interest Group for the National Storytelling Network and founded the Voices Across America Youth Storytelling Project. ⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  4. 05/13/2020

    54. Solving Problems Using Design Thinking with Author and Educator Brett Schilke

    For this episode, we invited Brett Schilke. Brett is an author, speaker and educator. Right now you’ll find Brett immersed in the launch of his first book, Journey to City X, and leading an education research lab currently designing the learning experience for the Museum of Solutions, a groundbreaking new 10-story children’s museum being built in central Mumbai. He serves on the faculty for the Future of Learning at Singularity University in Silicon Valley. To learn more about Brett's background and story, visit his website at brettschilke.com. Want to know how to cultivate design thinking skills in your kids? Tune in and listen to what Brett has to say :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  5. 05/27/2020

    56. Let's Grow Leaders and Prepare for Some Leadership Skills with Karin and Sebastian Hurt

    For this episode, we brought Karin Hurt, co-founder of Let’s grow leaders, and Sebastian Hurt, co-author of Glowstone Peak, a children’s picture book about Courage, Influence, And Hope. Karin Hurt build Let’s grow leaders with (Her Husband) David Dye and they help leaders achieve breakthrough results without losing their soul. They are keynote leadership speakers, trainers, and the award-winning author of Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates (HarperCollins Summer 2020) and the other book is called Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul. Karin is a top leadership consultant and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders. A former Verizon Wireless executive, she was named to Inc. Magazine’s list of great leadership speakers.  To learn more about Karin, visit her website: letsgrowleaders.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
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Stories from creators and founders of all ages. As a designer and entrepreneur, the host Li takes the audience on a journey to discover what it takes to become a great creator, dream big, and take action. The first two seasons of the show are about kid entrepreneurship and intend to empower parents to teach their kids to solve problems through entrepreneurship. The future seasons focus on topics like a career as a creator & designer, the life of entrepreneurs, and understanding other aspects of the business as an entrepreneur. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Li Zeng
  • Episodes
    63
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Li Zeng All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Spark Creators

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