Spark Minds Virginie Pithon and Jessica McKenzie

On this podcast we love creativity and want to encourage it - but is there a dark side to creativity? In this episode we explore the basis for the “tortured genius” tropes, as well as what happens when someone uses their power of creativity for...not so good outcomes. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-10-the-dark-side-of-creativity

Starting the new year with something a little different - join Jess and I as we discuss the ideas shared in Austin Kleon's book "Steal Like an Artist" and share our personal takes and experiences with Austin's advice. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-9-book-club-steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon

Do you fear our future robot overloads or do you welcome them? In this episode, Jess and I delve into what exactly do we mean when we talk about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what evidence is there for AI being creative? We cover different examples, as well as the limitations of AI's creative capabilities and what that might mean for the future of work for creative humans. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-8-can-ai-robots-be-creative

Sharing your ideas and creative work can be a scary process - ever felt like you were exposing the rawest most vulnerable parts of yourself for judgment and criticism? Today with Jess we talk about what it is about sharing our creative endeavours that can make it feel more vulnerable than sharing other kinds of work and how vulnerability is a critical component for true creativity. Show notes can be found here: Spark Minds Episode 7: There's No Creativity Without Vulnerability

Creativity in many workplaces is a desirable trait, but how do you go about creating a creative workplace? In this episode, we dive into some of the reasons why fostering creativity at work is a good for your business; as well as and the different ways to go about doing that. Show notes can be found here: https://www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-episode-6-leadership-and-creativity-in-the-workplace

"The West invents, the East copies" - in fashion, art or consumer goods, how often have you heard some variant of this assertion? This month we're challenging this notion and view that innovation and progress are found primarily in the West. We're looking at how creativity from the East is received by a Western audience, and look at examples of cultural exchange.  Disclaimer: I’m aware the editing is not very smooth on this episode and the sound quality a bit questionable. I’m looking into ways to improve this for the next one. Show notes can be found here: www.virginiepithon.com/blog/spark-minds-5-culture-and-creativity-challenging-assumptions-about-creativity-in-the-east