Mindful Creative with Radim Malinic

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs an...

"To reach these simple, remarkable ideas is sometimes also a bit of luck. In the process, you find something you can't really imagine." - Bjorn Kussofsky

In this episode, Radim Malinic interviews Bjorn Kussofsky, founder of Stockholm Design Lab. Bjorn shares his journey from aspiring pop star to renowned designer, including the pivotal moment when Andy Warhol designed a record sleeve for his band. This experience influenced his decision to pursue design instead of music. Established in 1998, Stockholm Design Lab was founded with the vision of creating a multidisciplinary design company that could handle holistic branding. The...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"My biggest personal challenge is that I want to do more than I'm capable of ever doing, being just me. I'm open to so many things." - Dalia Ishak

In this episode, Dahlia Ishak shares her unconventional creative journey from accidentally discovering graphic design during university to running a food and beverage branding studio. 

Born to Egyptian parents in Northern Ontario, Dahlia initially pursued sciences before stumbling upon design. 

Her career took her from advertising in Australia to entrepreneurship when she created a pioneering coworking cafe in Brisbane. After building a vibrant community, ci...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"It wasn't until I returned that I began to understand the city a little bit more and see it in a slightly different way." - Simon Wright 

This episode features Simon Wright and Richard Wiggins, the founders of All Flows, a creative festival in Milton Keynes. They discuss their journey from hosting Milton Keynes Geek Night to launching All Flows festival, their creative agency Ville, and their dedication to championing Milton Keynes' unique design heritage. 

Despite being a relatively young city, Milton Keynes has a rich history of using arts to build community, with radical ap...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"I'm the eternal optimist. If you want something hard enough, you'll figure out the right strategy, get the right talent, and nothing will get in your way." - Talia Cotton

In this episode, Radim Malinic interviews Talia Cotton, designer, coder, and founder of Cotton, a design and technology agency. 

Talia shares her journey from growing up in a musical household in New York City to founding her own agency that uniquely combines branding and technology. She discusses her education in business and psychology at Carnegie Mellon, her year teaching English in Italy, overcoming a life-threatening a...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"The creative industry has something wrong - we speed up the strategy part to go fast to the creative part to justify the decisions we make later." - Ezequiel Abramzon

In this episode, Ezequiel Abramson shares his remarkable journey from an art student in Argentina to becoming a senior executive at Disney and eventually a strategic brand consultant. 

He discusses his early passion for drawing and graphic design, his 22-year career at Disney where he led digital transformation initiatives, and his experience with burnout that led to a career reset during the pandemic. 

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Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"Convenience is a lie because it doesn't save time. You might save time in that moment, but it steals your energy moments after." - Sarah Bayliss

In this candid conversation, nutritional therapist Sarah Bayliss shares her journey from struggling with severe dyslexia throughout her education to finding her purpose in nutrition. 

After pushing through the educational system and landing in a high-stress marketing career that led to burnout, Sarah discovered the profound impact of proper nutrition on her health, which inspired a career change. Despite her learning challenges, she pursued a degree in nutritional therapy, e...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

In this heartfelt conversation, Glasgow-based designer Chris Wilson shares his journey as the one-person creative studio. 

He discusses his decision to embrace his solo status rather than pretending to be a larger agency, his traumatic experience being attacked with a knife as a university student, and how work became a crutch that ultimately led to burnout and hospitalisation. 

Chris opens up about discovering therapy later in life, managing client expectations by setting boundaries, and his ongoing evolution as a designer navigating new technologies and personal growth. His story reveals the challenges and rewards of running a...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"I feel togetherness is inevitable. From a philosophical standpoint, we're more connected than ever, despite the imaginary frontiers that exist." - Johanna Roca

Jo Roca shares her transformative journey from Colombia to global creative leadership, discussing how leaving home at 16 shaped her perspective on identity, belonging, and creativity. 

She reveals her struggles with cultural stereotypes, the pressure to assimilate, and her eventual path to self-acceptance. Jo speaks passionately about the need for collaborative approaches in the creative industry, drawing parallels to how nature thrives through interconnection. 

She explores the ethics of AI in de...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cr...

"When you give somebody freedom to roam, you never know what creativity you'll unlock. That freedom brings happiness and retains relationships." - Alex Suchet

In this episode, Radim Malinic interviews Alex Suchet, founder and CEO of Mystery Box, a digital production company. Alex shares his journey from TV production runner to agency owner, discussing how having successful family members inspired rather than pressured him. 

He introduces the "Red Car Theory" of opportunity - the idea that when we focus too narrowly on specific goals, we miss opportunities around us. Alex emphasizes the importance of freedom i...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 

Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Today, we'll conclude the chapter Mindful. For the last few episodes, I've been sharing us...

"In the beginning I was more fearless because I had nothing to lose. Now I've developed a reputation, but I'm better at saying no." - Stephanie Boutari

Stephanie Boutari shares her journey from studying architecture to becoming a mural artist in Southern Ontario, Canada. Originally from Bahrain with Egyptian heritage, Stephanie initially chose architecture as a "safer" career path despite her lifelong passion for art. After years of suppressing her creative identity, she reconnected with her artistic roots during her master's thesis by exploring color, surfaces, and architecture. 

Her first mural experience—painting outside her arc...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

In this episode of five-minute magic, we are continuing with content shares from the Min...

"The ability to give everything away and be generous in passing on knowledge in life has never backfired on me. Knowledge sharing makes the world go around." - Chris Doyle

Sydney-based designer Chris Doyle shares his journey from aspiring artist to graphic designer and studio owner. He discusses his approach to commercial creativity, the importance of generosity in design, and his experience working on high-profile projects like Troye Sivan's homeware brand. 

Chris offers valuable insights on work-life balance, creative leadership, and the evolving nature of the design industry. His thoughtful reflections on the distinction between a...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and...

"I try to focus less on the new and more about what's unique for you as a brand - dig into their story, where they came from." - Eleni Beveratou

Dalton Maag creative director shares her journey from discovering graphic design through a Girl Scout poster to becoming a leading voice in typography. The conversation explores the evolution of brand typography, the importance of accessibility in type design, and the process of creating custom typefaces for global brands. 

Eleni Beveratou discusses how her multicultural background influences her work and provides insights into the delicate balance b...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"Philosophy taught me not to avoid depths and darknesses, but to embrace melancholy. It was important to see how different people in history dealt with life's big questions." - Robert Summerfield

A deeply introspective conversation with Robert Summerfield, exploring his journey from a philosopher's son to a jazz student, songwriter, and documentary filmmaker. The episode reveals how his early exposure to philosophical thinking shaped his approach to music and storytelling, leading to a creative evolution that prioritizes serving others' stories over self-expression. 

Through his experiences in the music industry, writing for other artists, and eventually f...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"If we don't define success for ourselves, others - society, capitalism, all the things - will define it for us." 

Diana Varma, a design educator at Toronto Metropolitan University, shares her journey from print production to teaching, discussing her innovative approach to education through "ungrading" and fostering creative confidence. 

She emphasizes the importance of curiosity-driven learning and redefining success beyond traditional metrics. Through her experiences in print production, health and safety training, and ultimately university teaching, she demonstrates how nonlinear career paths can lead to meaningful work. Her teaching philosophy combines technical expertise with a de...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"Stress is the opposite end of the spectrum of creativity. It's a very narrow, restricted state and creativity is an open and expansive state." 

Luke Lucas, a Sydney-based designer and meditation teacher since the mid-90s, discusses his journey from workaholic substance use to discovering meditation through his father. He explores how mindfulness transformed his creative practice, personal life, and approach to parenting. The conversation weaves between creative practice, the challenges of modern distractions, and finding authentic inspiration through stillness. His unique perspective as both a successful designer and meditation teacher offers valuable insights into sustainable creative p...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"I had this kind of crazy idea that if you have a passion, a creative passion, that's a hobby, you feel dirty if you turned it into something that made money." - Katy Cowan

A candid conversation with Katy Cowan, founder of Creative Boom, about her 15-year journey building one of the creative industry's most respected platforms. From her early days in journalism to running a PR agency, Katy shares how she transformed a passion project into a thriving digital magazine that champions creatives worldwide. 

Her story illustrates the power of authentic long-term commitment, showing h...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"You choose that the pain is accepted because what you're putting in, you're getting out. You choose that it's worth your time and effort." - David Sheldon Hicks

In this introspective conversation, David Sheldon-Hicks, co-founder of Territory Studio, reflects on his 15-year journey from motion designer to creative business leader. He discusses the challenges of creative leadership, the importance of embracing uncertainty, and the delicate balance between creative ambition and human wellbeing. 

David shares insights about building a global creative studio while maintaining creative excellence and supporting team mental health. Through personal anecdotes about working o...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"I do soul searching every single day. It's not taking weeks of vacation somewhere - it's just a constant process in life." - Itir Eraslan

A deep dive into Itir Eraslan's remarkable journey from textile engineering in Turkey to founding her own marketing agency in New York. 

The conversation explores her 20-year tenure at Nike, the courage to leave corporate life, and her philosophies on time, discipline, and personal growth. Itir shares intimate insights about how losing her father shaped her approach to life and career decisions, while also discussing her balanced perspective on AI i...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

A candid conversation with multi-disciplinary creative Rahul Bhatt, who shares his journey from doing wedding videos in Leicester to working with global music artists like Coldplay and Camila Cabello. Born in Tanzania and raised in the UK, 

Bhatt discusses his evolution through various roles at major music labels, his approach to creative work, and his experiences in building visual worlds for artists. His story exemplifies how dedication and adaptability can lead to success in the competitive music industry, moving from digital marketing at Def Jam to becoming a trusted creative force behind some of the biggest names i...

Welcome to five-minute magic from Mindful Creative Podcast. A short bonus episode, sharing tips and insights from the book's pages of the same title. 
 
Every week I'll share one or two ideas that can give you an actionable takeaway for your creative process or work/business, or just the food for thought for the weekend ahead. 

These bonus episodes share content from the audio book, and you can find the link to the full version in the show notes.

Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of cre...

"A creative business cannot be structured like any other business. Why? Because wasting time is where the magic comes in. You cannot productise that." - Marko Pfann

Former broadcast design studio owner turned creative business mentor Marko Pfann shares insights from scaling a studio to €4 million in 18 months and its eventual dissolution. He discusses the challenges of creative business growth, the importance of authentic relationships over automated systems, and his approach to helping creative studios find sustainable success without sacrificing creativity. 

Through his journey from running a high-pressure broadcast design studio to becoming a mentor, Pfa...