Getting Work To Work

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Getting Work To Work is a weekly podcast for creative entrepreneurs, storytellers, visionaries, and change-makers who are on a mission of chasing big ideas, telling epic stories, and leaving living legacies. Whether you’re just starting out or have been at this creative and curious life for some time, I hope you’ll not only learn something new in this podcast, but also find yourself challenged and inspired to break through the barriers that hold you back from getting your work to work.

  1. 6D AGO

    “Visibility is Not Vanity” with KJ Blattenbauer (GWTW876)

    What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about publicity? After I think about celebrities, perfume ads, TMZ, and shameless attention-seekers, I say, “I guess it’s not for me.” Thankfully, today’s guest is on the show to make me laugh and correct my thinking because PR is for everyone. KJ Blattenbauer is a publicist, author, and speaker who helps founders and experts move from overlooked to in-demand through credibility-driven visibility. In our conversation, she gives actionable steps on making sure your visibility is connected to your goals and your audience; it’s about service and storytelling. She also shares the importance of not giving up when someone says no, that all you need is a sprinkling of audacity to make a difference, why it doesn’t hurt to try something a million times, and why you can never have too much passion. Show Links Hearsay PR Pitchworthy: The No-Fluff Playbook to Publicity That Pays Off by KJ Blattenbauer Aaron Rodgers: Enigma (TV Series 2024) “Untold” – The Fall of Favre (TV Series 2025) I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not (2025) Three Amigos! (1986) Tree Paine – Taylor Swift’s Publicist P.T. Barnum We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Making Something by Amie McNee Threads

    43 min

  2. JAN 24

    1,000 Rejections? (GWTW875)

    Rejection is on my mind today. Yes, it’s because I got rejected for something I actually wanted. But there’s also a deeper reason: Somewhere along my creative journey, I learned to minimize rejection by playing-it-safe, making my dreams small, and maximizing my chameleon tendencies. Recently, Shae Omonijo shared a short video on Substack about her plan for 2026: “Collect 1K rejections.” A lot ran through my mind after seeing the video, “1,000 rejections? One hurt enough! Are you a glutton for punishment?” I think my brain short-circuited when I watched it, but it didn’t take long for the truth to be revealed: I’m a chicken and I’m tired of being scared. If you are someone who has big dreams, but shove them aside because you have an unhealthy relationship with rejection, then this episode’s for you. Oh, and don’t worry, I’m preaching to the choir here because this is the work I need to do for myself as well. Seven ways to go from avoiding rejection to chasing 1,000 rejections? Know what you actually want. Adopt a rejection mindset. Stop waiting and start moving. Dream bigger and share often. Allow yourself to change. Learn to separate rejection from failure. Become an advocate for yourself, your wants, and needs. Show Links Shae O. – “Collect 1K Rejections” video Finding Mastery Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. Episode photo by Jan Antonin Kolar on Unsplash

    17 min

  3. JAN 16

    “Live to Bring Luvity” with auGi Garred (GWTW874)

    How do you respond when moments of disruption happen in your life? Do you shake your fist at the sky, bemoaning, “Why me?” Or do you get curious and ask, “What’s around the next corner?” During every pivotal moment in the life of today’s guest, he learned what it would take to not only escape the assembly line, but to build a life worth living. auGi Garred is a storyteller, former comedian, multi-instrumentalist, beacon of fun on the horizon, and founder of Molting Men, a place for Gen-X creatives to reimagine their futures. In this conversation, auGi tells powerful stories centered around three key areas: Rush, the power of humor, and staying open to what is around the next corner. He talks about why you should always choose best friends over young love, the challenges of collaborating with a college grad who thought he was the next Ira Gershwin, how he earned the equivalent of a business school education by speaking with over 70,000 people at the world’s largest telecom company, and the power of excavating your origin story to shape your future. Most importantly, he shares how what he calls “luvity,” the fusion of love and levity, can make the lives of those around you better. Show Links auGi Garred on LinkedIn Molting Men (Running Naked) OGGOMATiC on YouTube Rush Caress of Steel by Rush Signals by Rush Permanent Waves by Rush Moving Pictures by Rush Cygnus X-1 Book I: The Voyage Star Wars Trash Compactor Scene (A New Hope) Binary sunset… from A New Hope, Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection Welcome to Ingham County The Wonderful Wizard of Oz – Wikipedia History of Oldsmobile – Oldsmobile Club of America Goodyear Tires Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru’s Death Scene – Star Wars: A New Hope [4k UltraHD] Goblin Claudio Simonetti REO Speedwagon 3209 W Barnes Rd, Mason, MI 48854 UFO (band) Le Studio Whitesnake Foreigner – Hot Blooded (Official Live Video) Miles Davis – Kind Of Blue – Full Album Tears For Fears – Sowing The Seeds Of Love Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle van-halen.com – The Official Van Halen Web Site ABBA -– Dancing Queen (Official Music Video) Nazareth – Hair of the Dog (Official Audio) Foo Fighters – Breakout (Official HD Video) Michelangelo’s Non-finito Sculptures Beyond the Notes Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson Episode photo by Noah Klimpel on Unsplash

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 9

    “Focus on One Thing” with Scott Proposki (GWTW873)

    When you cross paths with someone whose mission is incredibly clear, it’s hard not to want that clarity for yourself. Scott Proposki is a photographer, entrepreneur, and author; his mission is to help photographers all around the world to build a business to last a lifetime. In our conversation, Scott shares stories from his journey living the photography dream—National Geographic, events at the White House, corporate client shoots, millions in sales—then losing it all in 2020, and rebuilding from nothing. We talk about the role of listening in storytelling, the importance of self-awareness, crafting a 25-year plan, doing one thing instead of 20, why photographers aren’t screwed, and why photography is more relevant than ever before. Show Links Scott Proposki Camera Focus: What Photography Teaches About Business, Life, and Success by Scott Proposki We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Making Something by Amie McNee New England Patriots Bill Belichick on Instagram Watch Mr. Polaroid on PBS Wall Street Journal Podcasts Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries Episode photo from Envato Elements: Snow covered mountain peaks, Monte Rosa Piedmont, Italy

    48 min

  5. JAN 2

    Doing The Evolution (GWTW872)

    2026 is upon us and it’s not just a new year thrusting us toward change, it’s everything: society, culture, technology, relationships, work, life—it’s all dynamic, frenetic. Some of us start the year clutching our resolutions tightly, convinced that this is the year we actually live up to them. Others rely on the thesaurus to shift the psychological burden from resolution to something else, anything else, in order to trick our brains into actually accomplishing the things that matter most: “I don’t have resolutions, I have goals.” But it’s going to take more than hacks and tricks to comprehend the amount of change we need in our daily lives. It’s about introducing system-wide curiosity that shifts change from being the end result of an enormous task with a binary value—yes or no—to a daily process that gives us time to explore and open our minds to new realities. Show Links Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn by Richard W. Hamming Pearl Jam – Do the Evolution (Single Video Theory) Photo by Nikoline Arns on Unsplash

    11 min

  6. 12/26/2025

    “Imagine a Different Reality” with Dawn Andrews (GWTW871)

    When was the last time you got permission to have fun in your business? For me, it’s been too long, so I’m grateful for today’s guest. Dawn Andrews is a business strategist, executive leadership coach, and podcaster who approaches her business as a playground to explore new tools and technologies that not only help herself, but also her clients. In this conversation, Dawn softens the fear around AI through an exploration of how she uses tools to boost her curiosity and creativity. She shares insights into the ways her brain and business work, how creativity can help us manage the world, the important mindset shift we need to make, how beginners can start using AI with a single piece of paper, and actual examples of AI in action. Show Links Dawn Andrews 12 Day AI Quick Wins Series – Dawn Andrews Is Your Business Killing You? (GWTW865) Jasper POSCA Markers iA Writer Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture by Kyle Chayka On algorithmic anxiety – Kyle Chayka Industries Airtable Make MindPal Microsoft Copilot Claude ChatGPT Google Gemini The Five Minute Journal® I am Shae Omonijo The Art of Gathering Book: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Episode photo from Envato Elements: Glasses With Landscape View On City Background. Vision Concept. 3D Rendering

    46 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    “W.W.G.D.” with gough (GWTW870)

    Have you ever wondered what gough would do? I do, too. Fresh from his birthday celebration, gough is back on Getting Work To Work, again, to talk about his year-ending projects: a short documentary about a blind man traveling to see the greatest rock band in the world, an audio drama about the seedy underbelly of the podcasting world—sounds about right—and the Beernuts Productions podcast. We talk seriously about the reality of discrimination against people with disabilities, why gough uses silly t-shirts and humor to disarm people, his love for onion rings, the worst gym session ever in his life, jokes so old they can vote, how he found the most annoying voices for his podcasting audio drama, how he makes up the most important statistics to satisfy guests who only go on popular podcasts, the death of radio in Australia, and the weirdest podcast he went on to promote his work. Show Links Beernuts Productions The Seedy Underbelly of Podcasting The Beernuts Productions Podcast The Advertising Meeting Trick or Treat Mr. X. Melbourne Trip – Documentary Gold Coast News Clip Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It by Cory Doctorow Oasis Oasis – Wonderwall (Official Video) dadsaysjokes on Instagram Rush I Love You, Man (2009) Jason Segel & Paul Rudd Meet Rush Apple iPhone Virgin Atlantic Marvel (Docklands) Stadium Alcotraz – Immersive Cocktail Experience Simpsons – Like, You Know, Whatever… (from “Summer of 4 ft 2”) Recording Room Airplane! (1980) John Cleese Packs It In (2025) The Naked Gun (2025) The Running Man (2025) Zambian kwacha Tim Berners-Lee

    1h 3m

  8. 12/13/2025

    “Let’s Talk About It” with Chanda Coston (GWTW869)

    Sprinkled throughout today’s conversation is a phrase I absolutely love. No matter the situation or the statement, the response is simple, “Let’s talk about it.” Chanda Coston is a Navy Veteran, PMP, and Business Strategist who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs—especially women over 40—turn chaos into clarity and grow businesses that make sense (and money). In our time together, we talk about the need for clarity, the importance in telling our stories, and having people in our corner. Chanda also talks about her life as a professional pivoter, the reality that nothing happens overnight, trusting yourself, starting over and carving new paths, and systems as self-care. If you’re looking to make some changes, let this sink in: If Chanda can do it, so can you. Show Links Chanda Co. Strategist Chanda Co. on Instagram Free Ebook: Barriers to Breakthru 1:1 Tiny Challenge ($21) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P Moran and Michael Lennington Episode photo from Envato Elements: Study Of Patterns And Lines

    39 min
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Getting Work To Work is a weekly podcast for creative entrepreneurs, storytellers, visionaries, and change-makers who are on a mission of chasing big ideas, telling epic stories, and leaving living legacies. Whether you’re just starting out or have been at this creative and curious life for some time, I hope you’ll not only learn something new in this podcast, but also find yourself challenged and inspired to break through the barriers that hold you back from getting your work to work.

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  • Creator
    Chris Martin Studios
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Chris Martin Studios Inc.
  • Show Website
    Getting Work To Work