The Creative Spark

G. Brian Benson
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The Creative Spark

Conversations that provide insight, empowerment and tools to help others live their best creative life! In each episode host G. Brian Benson strives to have an organic chat with authors, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and actors, sharing their inspirational stories, strategies and wisdom that helped propel them to their own unique version of creative success.  Learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin, and going beyond anything one may have thought previously possible is what we hope you will take away from The Creative Spark.  It’s the place where creatives meet! Host - G. Brian Benson http://www.gbrianbenson.com Produced - Casey Jarombek Brought to you by Reawaken Media

  1. The Creative Spark Ep. 205 with Guest Ben Orlando. Instagram Creative and Podcaster

    JUN 15

    The Creative Spark Ep. 205 with Guest Ben Orlando. Instagram Creative and Podcaster

    Episode 205 - Guest Ben Orlando   Today's episode is a bit of a re-direct from most episodes. Usually, I am the one asking the questions and directing the flow with my guest. This time, I decided to share a chat I had with a really interesting fellow named Ben Orlando who reached out to me to chat about our shared love of baseball and some of the unique experiences I have had through the years. Ben is quite the accomplished person. In addition to being a therapist, he is the author of numerous books, scripts, and has hosted multiple podcasts. They way that we met was through his fantastic Instagram site called The Midnight Library of Baseball which I highly encourage you to check out. I love history and I love baseball and Ben captures both brilliantly. His meticulously researched episodes are not to miss!  I have placed the link below. Join Ben and I as we informally talk about life, baseball, family, and stepping into our greatness.  I really feel there is something for everyone in this chat. Enjoy!   To learn more about today's guest host Ben Orlando please visit:   Midnight Library of Baseball (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/midnightlibraryofbaseball/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-library-of-baseball/id1715136329 Website:  https://www.benorlando.com/  To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:   www.gbrianbenson.com www.habitsforsuccessbook.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbenson Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/ Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌ Brought to you by Reawaken Media www.reawakenmedia.com

    57 min
  2. Guest Brenda Adelman - Actor, Speaker, Author, and Coach

    11/08/2023

    Guest Brenda Adelman - Actor, Speaker, Author, and Coach

    Brenda Adelman is an award-winning actor, speaker, the recipient of a Hero of Forgiveness award from the Hawaii International Forgiveness Project & has been interviewed on over 200 media outlets including NPR, Fox TV & CBS. She runs Forgiveness and Freedom Coaching and is also the founder of Your Story Made Simple. She’s performed her critically acclaimed one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet, for over 12,000 people worldwide. She's a digital course creator, coach, and has developed & directed over 200 Ted style talks and stories for the stage for her clients. And she also wrote a book titled, My Father Killed My Mother and Married My Aunt: Forgiving the Unforgivable. Join Brenda and I as we talk about sharing her incredibly powerful and vulnerable one-woman show, My Brooklyn Hamlet, the power of forgiveness and how to tap into your creativity and share authentically. I got so much out of this truly enjoyable discussion and know you will too!  So many thoughtful nuggets of wisdom for creatives, those going through an incredibly tough time, as well as those who are struggling with forgiveness.  To learn more about today's guest Brenda Adelman please visit: Website: https://forgivenessandfreedom.com   Free FB Group - Unforgettable Speakers Society  https://www.facebook.com/groups/unforgettablespeakerssociety To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.com www.thecreativesparklife.com www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson www.habitsforsuccessbook.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/ Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌ Brought to you by Reawaken Media www.reawakenmedia.com

    52 min
  3. The Creative Spark Ep. 203 with Guest Diane Foy

    09/09/2023

    The Creative Spark Ep. 203 with Guest Diane Foy

    Episode 203 - Guest Diane Foy Ready to slide into the spotlight with the impact (and income) to match? Then you should know Diane Foy, the creator of the Superfan Attraction Method. During her 2 decades in arts and entertainment PR, Diane represented talents such as Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, South Africa’s The Parlotones, and One Day at a Times’s Mackenzie Phillips, and Pretty Little Liars Tyler Blackburn.   Diane draws on her multi-passionate background of photography, makeup artistry, PR, marketing and creative psychology in her personal brand coaching. She empowers purpose-driven creatives to ditch self doubt, maximize their talents and promote themselves with ease. Diane also hosts the Superfan Attraction podcast. Join Diane and I as we talk about multi-passionates (we both definitely are) and the creative process of personal branding. Enjoy! To learn more about today's guest Diane Foy please visit: Website: https://dianefoy.com/ Free discovery session! https://dianefoy.com/booking Superfan Attraction Playbook dianefoy.com/freebie Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/DianeFoyArts  Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/superfanattraction Instagram Handle:  https://www.instagram.com/dianefoyarts/  To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.com www.patreon.com/gbrianbenson www.habitsforsuccessbook.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/ Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌ Brought to you by Reawaken Media www.reawakenmedia.com

    34 min
  4. The Creative Spark Ep. 202 with Guest Jeffrey Weissman

    08/28/2023

    The Creative Spark Ep. 202 with Guest Jeffrey Weissman

    Episode 202 - Jeffrey Weissman is an actor’s actor. He would have been going by horseback or wagon from town to town before the advent of film and television, reciting Shakespeare or performing plays in small towns all over the countryside.  He acts, produces, writes, and directs, and has worked with legendary film actors such as Clint Eastwood and Michael J. Fox. Jeffrey has over 100 theater stage credits and over 80 film and TV credits and has been a working actor since the mid-1970’s. He has been a player and artistic director in many improv troupes as well as co-starred in many storied Hollywood features such as Back to the Future II & III, Pale Rider, and Twilight Zone the Movie. On television, he has appeared in such fabled shows as Diagnosis Murder, Dallas, Saved by the Bell, Max Headroom, and Scarecrow and Mrs. King, just to name a few. Jeffrey continues to work in theater and film, while venturing into theme parks, trade shows, improv and sketch shows with a great deal of success. He is also a mentor, teacher, and coach. Join Jeffrey and I as we talk about his creative process of acting as well as all of the amazing roles he has had throughout his career in Hollywood. Enjoy! To learn more about today's guest Jeffrey Weissman please visit: Website: http://www.JeffreyWeissman.com Twitter Handle: @JefWeissman Facebook Page:  @JeffreyWeissmanActor Instagram Handle:  @jeffreyjweissman IMDB = https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0919297/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Back to the Future Reunion Charity Event: http://www.backto1885.com/

    54 min
  5. The Creative Spark Ep. 201 with Guest Emily Otteson

    08/15/2023

    The Creative Spark Ep. 201 with Guest Emily Otteson

    Ep. 201 - My guest this week is Emily Otteson, an incredibly talented artist, songwriter, and entertainer from Nashville, TN.  Her voice is unique, almost angelic at times and her choice of melodic improvisations make her stand out and allow her to claim her own place in a town known for great singers. Her laugh is contagious and her personality shines through whether she's singing or connecting with her audience.  Emily started singing in church at the age of 12, started singing in coffee shops at 18, started singing in bars at 21, and eventually moved to Nashville, TN in 2016 to continue her musical pursuits. In 2017, Emily sang her original song “Wild Boy” on the Grand Ole Opry stage for Reba McEntire and released her first single “I Baked You a Pie” in 2018. Since then, she has released two other EPs, toured the country, and plans to release her next single “Rio Grande” this year followed by an album.  Join Emily and I as we talk about her rising music career, living in Nashville, her creative musings and her slightly silly nature which adds levity and good vibes to wherever she goes. She also sings her latest song "Rio Grande" live! You don't want to miss this episode!

    51 min
  6. The Creative Spark Ep. 115 with Guest Mike "Smidi" Smith

    04/13/2022

    The Creative Spark Ep. 115 with Guest Mike "Smidi" Smith

    Ep. 115  -My guest this week is Mike "Smidi" Smith, an award-winning songwriter, musician, mixer, producer and record label owner who now has a media branch that is beginning to produced TV and Film projects.  He is an Emmy, Clio and Addy Award winner who has written and produced songs that have sold over 14 million copies worldwide including multiple #1 songs, albums and top ten hits.  Smith has worked with Giorgio Moroder, Sia, Coldplay, Ke$ha, Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, One Republic, Tyrone Wells and many others.  Smidi began his career as a keyboardist, playing in bands with Keith Urban and Ben Folds.  After moving to Los Angeles, Smith signed a publishing deal with Sony ATV and began focusing on album writing and production.   Smidi’s music has been licensed and placed in thousands of TV shows and commercials.  He has 4 Emmy nominations for his work in television and won BMI’s Film and TV award in 2019.   Internationally, Smidi is known for his global theme for Live Earth, the largest televised concert in history.  His theme opened the event delivered across 7 continents with concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Hamburg.  Most recently, Smidi is co-founder of the music and media label Saint Rogue along with his partner TJ Stafford. His tenured licensing experience has been instrumental to Saint Rogue’s rapid success in TV and film. Join Mike and I as we talk about his career in the rapidly changing music industry, some of his special projects and where he thinks the music industry is headed.  You won't want to miss it! Learn more about Mike: Websites: https://www.smidimusic.com https://www.saintrogue.com Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smidicity/ Twitter: @SmidiMusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smidi To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.com www.habitsforsuccessbook.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbenson Facebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/   Produced by Casey Jarombek ✌ Brought to you by Reawaken Media www.reawakenmedia.com

    46 min
  7. The Creative Spark Ep. 114 with Guest Erin Gavin

    03/30/2022

    The Creative Spark Ep. 114 with Guest Erin Gavin

    Ep. 114 -My guest this week is Erin Gavin, a Scottish actress, singer, entrepreneur and keynote speaker.

    51 min
  8. The Creative Spark Ep. 113 with Guest Kevin Negandhi

    03/23/2022

    The Creative Spark Ep. 113 with Guest Kevin Negandhi

    If you are a big sports fan like myself, you will definitely recognize this week’s guest Kevin Negandhi. He is everywhere on ESPN.

    56 min
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Conversations that provide insight, empowerment and tools to help others live their best creative life! In each episode host G. Brian Benson strives to have an organic chat with authors, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and actors, sharing their inspirational stories, strategies and wisdom that helped propel them to their own unique version of creative success.  Learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin, and going beyond anything one may have thought previously possible is what we hope you will take away from The Creative Spark.  It’s the place where creatives meet! Host - G. Brian Benson http://www.gbrianbenson.com Produced - Casey Jarombek Brought to you by Reawaken Media

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  • Creator
    G. Brian Benson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Creative Spark

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