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Spark your creativity with hosts Robert Wynia & Mark Powers

  1. 02/22/2024

    Jenny Conlee

    She is a member of The Decemberists and Black Prairie . . . has appeared on Portlandia, The Simpsons, and Parks & Recreation . . . and so kindly agreed to be our latest special guest. Please welcome the multi-talented Jenny Conlee! Some of the topics covered include: • Placing constraints on herself during the writing of her latest solo album• Different ways that collaboration can work• Accordion finding its place in modern music• How cancer changed her goals and outlook on life• What inspires her to create Mentioned in this episode: • JennyConlee.com• The Decemberists• Black Prairie• Tides: Pieces for Accordion and Piano• Chick Corea - Children's Songs IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    36 min

  2. 09/15/2022

    Gary Hirsch

    This episode's special guest is Gary Hirsch, an incredibly creative Portlander who combines his art and improv skills to bring joy to people all over the world, and to help teams collaborate more effectively. Some of the topics covered include: • The origins of Gary's accidental global art movement, Botjoy • Letting go • Accepting everything as an offer Mentioned in this episode: • Botjoy • On Your feet • Meet Your Monster (TEDxConcordiaUPortland) • The Art of Co-Creating (Creative Mornings) IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    36 min

  3. 07/21/2022

    Why Create?

    There are many reasons why we SHOULD be creating new things in the world... and perhaps we're already doing so whether we realize it or not! In this episode, Rob and Mark dive into a number of them. Some of the topics covered include: • The roots of the word "create" • Your creative output as a diary entry documenting this moment in time • Possible aftereffects of our creative work IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    23 min

  4. 05/06/2022

    Please, Please, Please Like This One

    We've spoken about the fear of failure. But what if you actually succeed but are then rejected? The fans, general public, family, friends, gatekeepers... what if they don't like what you created? Lots to dive into there. Hit PLAY and let's get into it! Some of the topics covered include: • Staying in flow state to avoid focusing on fear • Toxicity of the idea of "success" • Love and hate evening out IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    21 min

  5. 04/14/2022

    Ditch the Distractions

    Interruptions come in so many forms: phone, computer, coworkers, your own brain. Always in search of ways around those distractions, Rob and Mark discuss a handful of ways to get away from it all and get into flow state. Some of the topics covered include: • Planning ahead • Being unreachable • The actual time and productivity loss that come with seemingly short breaks from flow state • Taking artist dates IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    16 min

  6. 03/31/2022

    Begin Again

    We all get stuck, distracted, dragged away from our initial goals. The simple yet powerful concept of Beginning Again could often be the ticket to getting your focus back where you intended it to be. Some of the topics covered include: • The distinction between starting over vs. starting again • The white bear problem • Removing judgment and expectation • Getting back in touch with the feeling of inspiration Mentioned in this episode: • Waking Up with Sam Harris IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    18 min
  7. Eat That Frog!

    03/10/2022

    Eat That Frog!

    No more dillydallying. It's time to tackle the nastiest task and get it out of the way. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss some of the benefits of this approach as well as a few considerations to keep in mind as you set out to do so. Some of the topics covered include: • Getting to the good stuff • Being aware of your energy and willpower levels • Avoiding analysis paralysis IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    16 min

  8. 02/24/2022

    Isolation vs. Collaboration

    Do you tend to feel most creative and productive when working on your own? Or more so when teamed up with others? In this episode, Rob and Mark take a look at some pros and cons of both approaches. Some of the topics covered include: • The four stages of creation • External vs. internal judgment • The myth of the reclusive artist • Effects that the pandemic has had on isolated/collaborative creative work IgniterPod.com Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

    34 min
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Spark your creativity with hosts Robert Wynia & Mark Powers

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  • Creator
    Igniter Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Igniter Podcast
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    IGNITER