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Lessons learned from this 30-day Challenge
There are 3 types of content I'm focused on: Useful, Personal, and Promotional. The goal is to balance it as much as possible – and so this is a personal update on the...
Connecting with a Minimum Viable Audience
An important and powerful concept in marketing is the minimum viable audience – and I'm sure there are many interpretations about this. TBH, it's a conversation I'd lo...
Physical and Digital Tools for Creativity
There's a lot to say about the tools we use and how they shape our work – specifically the creative process. This is a reflection on the physical and digital tools ava...
Why Websites Are Crucial for Strong Connections
Let's quickly review why websites are such an important asset for connection. We'll define website strategy and outline what you'd need on a website even if you only h...
Unpacking an Overcomplicated Project
This is an audio only episode in the efforts of simplifying! Let's explore why a creative project can become over-complicated – because sometimes something that seems ...
Standout Photos on Your Website
Hiring a photographer can feel like an expensive commitment – and it is... because when you hire the right person they will bring out the true you, and give your websi...
The Garden of Your Mind
Clarified podcast intro!!! Okay, and the topic today (3 parts as promised) is about cultivating creativity – specifically by considering the structures, habits, suppor...
Creativity Studies, Structure, and Improvisation
This episode is a reflection on failure, inner critics, and using structure to support flow and improvisation.Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-...
Too Soon For The Messy Middle?
In this short episode, I share a reflection on the concept of the 'messy middle' and how quickly it can set in. Understanding this has given me perspective and motivat...
Being Multi-Passionate
Today I brought my kiddo shopping for a bicycle, which led me to buy a new skateboard. This episode is a reflection on being multi-passionate, and doing things for yea...
Pruning Invigorates Creativity
When was the last time you pruned your files, cluttered website pages, or deleted projects that will never get done? This episode is a reflection on digital pruning an...
Yes and... Improv
How can we use ideas from improv to improve our creative practice? Spontaneity and creativity aren't so far apart... Using the 'Yes And' approach borrowed from improv ...
Embrace Rejection to Overcome Perfectionism
Does the fear of rejection keep you from sharing ideas, publishing a blog post, or releasing a video or podcast? If so, I feel the pain. A deep fear of being misunders...
Define Your Audience (Naming this podcast)
Choosing a name is one of the most important parts of design – it applies to your business/organization, and also to projects, events, courses, books, blog posts, etc....
Welcome to Super Connectors!
Welcome to the very first episode of Super Connectors – a podcast for creators, organizers, community builders, and thoughtful hosts. It's beginning as any creative pr...