Creative Chats with Mike Brennan
Creative Chats is a podcast for artists, makers, and creative thinkers who want to stay creatively alive.In each episode, artist and creative mentor Mike Brennan talks with fellow creatives about their work, their process, and the realities of living a creative life.Through…
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326. Devon MacDonald on Leadership, Curiosity, and Creative Problem Solving (opens the original)
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326. Devon MacDonald on Leadership, Curiosity, and Creative Problem Solving In this episode, Mike Brennan sits down with Devon MacDonald, president of Cairns Oneil, to explore how creativity shows up in media strategy, leadership, and problem-solving. Devon explains how a media agency helps place ads with the right creative context, why curiosity is a core professional skill, and how AI can support rather than replace original thinking. They also get into self-awareness, passion projects, and wh
325. The Power of Creativity and Connection with Jim Morris (opens the original)
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325. The Power of Creativity and Connection with Jim Morris In this episode of the Creative Chats podcast, Mike Brennan and Jim Morris explore the profound themes of creativity, connection, and personal growth. Jim shares impactful stories from his childhood that shaped his understanding of creativity and the importance of connection. They discuss the challenges of navigating personal struggles, the role of AI in human connection, and the process of writing Jim's book, 'Connect or Die: How to Su
Unlocking Creativity by Honing Your Inner Voice with Natalie Hanemann (opens the original)
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324. Unlocking Creativity by Honing Your Inner Voice with Natalie Hanemann In this episode of Creative Chats, we welcome Natalie Hanemann, a writer and ghostwriter who thinks deeply about how ideas are formed before they become finished work. This episode is especially useful if you've ever felt stuck between making work for other people and making something that feels genuinely yours. Natalie shares how she came to see herself as creative, why solitude and journaling changed her process, and ho
323. From History to Screen: Michael Russell Gunn's Creative Approach to The Brink of War (opens the original)
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From History to Screen: Michael Russell Gunn's Creative Approach to The Brink of War In this episode of Creative Chats, we sit down with Michael Russell Gunn, acclaimed screenwriter and director, for an inside look at the making of The Brink of War . Michael Russell Gunn pulls back the curtain on his creative process, blending historical accuracy with cinematic storytelling, and shares how real-life events continue to shape his work. Whether you're a filmmaker, writer, or creative thinker, this
322. The Courage to Leave: Adrienne Dorison on Creative Endings and New Beginnings (opens the original)
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322. The Courage to Leave: Adrienne Dorison on Creative Endings and New Beginnings In this episode of Creative Chats, we dive into the art of reinvention and leadership with Adrienne Dorison, Founder & CEO of Level 11 Leaders and co-creator of the transformative Clockwork framework. Adrienne Dorison opens up about navigating creative pivots, letting go of past successes, and building owner-independent businesses. Her powerful story and hard-won wisdom are a must-listen for anyone seeking to grow
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