How do we make a positive, creative impact? It's by cultivating empathy, courage, and deep inquiry. Whether you're building a startup or a global organization, how you show up, listen, and support your community informs how transformative your work will be. Welcome to the conversation. Ioana Friedman has cultivated creative teams for over 15 years, fostering space for exploration, connection, and unity. In this series, she talks with creatives and business owners to unpack ways of making a positive impact through creative strategy and design thinking. Welcome to the conversation. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blissfullyaware/support
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“I was thinking about the Be Kind for Real performance I do to create space. It’s become increasingly important for me to come to the point of no real...
“It’s okay to be in the unknown. There is no other way. It’s cyclical, like the butterfly-caterpillar analogy. You perch on the edge of the unknown an...
“In this industry oversaturated with photographers, the only way to make a name for yourself (and stay sane) is to pick clients who appreciate what yo...
"Architecture's a very poetic craft. There are many beautiful things in nature. Beautiful mountains, rock formations, natural bridges, and arches. And...
In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss openness with Luciano Fileti. Luciano is a commercial photographer in the fashion and still life space in N...