Five minute magic pt.67 - The headwind is always guaranteed (END OF SEASON 2)
This is the last five-minute magic episode from Mindful Creative Podcast. We are finishing the season with a reminder that a headwind is always guaranteed. And the reason why I use that phrase, and the reason why I wrote that chapter, and the reason why I use that phrase and wrote this subsection, is that as any fellow cyclist or runner or climber or ski or whatever.The headwind is inevitable. It always happens and it's never fun. You want to avoid it. You want to go in the opposite direction and you can't, well, you can make a choice of going with the tailwind and make it easier for yourself. But I've been thinking about it recently. Would you rather run a downhill easily and not learn or get stronger, or would you rather run into the headwind and get stronger and learn?. We call it character building when things are really hard, you really want to give up. A headwind is always guaranteed. It's always gonna be there. It's growth, it's pushing, it's learning, it's strengthening. It is overcoming adversity.This is the end of Season 2 and I want thank you for following this podcast season, for getting a copy of the book, and for listening to these episodes. It means a lot to me. It's been amazing to see how many people have resonated with these conversations and episodes. I greatly thank you for being here, and I'll see you with the next season very soon.Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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Creating digital environments for deep storytelling - Nicola Ryan (Condé Nast) 🇬🇧
Design leader Nicola Ryan takes us inside the world of premium digital storytelling at Conde Nast, where she oversees the digital experiences for iconic brands like Vogue, The New Yorker, and Wired. From her early days questioning whether to study German and Spanish to finding her calling in the fast-paced world of newspaper design, Nicola shares how the media industry is grappling with the tension between snackable content and deep, meaningful storytelling.The conversation explores how newsrooms operate at breakneck speed, creating complete publications within 24 hours, and what other creative industries can learn from this approach to decision-making and collaboration. Nicola reveals the behind-the-scenes challenges of redesigning legacy publications while balancing editorial vision with commercial realities, and how her team is actively "cleaning up" digital experiences to help readers focus on what matters.Key TakeawaysThe attention economy paradox: While bite-sized content dominates, there's a growing hunger for deep, immersive storytelling that requires time and focusDecision-making velocity: Newsrooms teach us that making imperfect decisions quickly is better than paralysis through perfectionismQuality curation over quantity: Success isn't about producing more content—it's about helping audiences find the one thing worth their timeCross-functional collaboration: Bringing together editorial, commercial, and design teams early prevents costly misalignment later in the processDigital experience hygiene: Removing intrusive advertising and distractions is essential for building loyal, returning audiencesLegacy brand advantage: Established publications have built-in trust that new brands struggle to achieve in today's noisy landscapeThe power of constraints: Tight deadlines force crystallized thinking and prevent endless iteration that often makes work worse, not betterApps as focus sanctuaries: Mobile applications provide controlled environments where readers can engage deeply without external distractionsManufactured deadlines: Creating artificial time pressure helps maintain the creative momentum and decision-making clarity found in newsroomsMindful consumption: Just as we choose healthy food for our bodies, we must consciously curate what we consume with our minds and attention Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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Five minute magic pt. 66 - Keeping the past in the past
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 creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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Diving into creative chaos to find magic in uncertainty - PJ Richardson (Laundry)
PJ Richardson, co-founder of motion design studio Laundry, shares his journey from graffiti artist in San Francisco to running a successful creative company. This episode explores how personal struggles and anxiety have shaped his creative approach and business philosophy. Richardson discusses his experience growing up in Chinatown with a single mother, finding creative escape through graffiti, and eventually transforming that hustler mindset into entrepreneurship. He reveals the insecurities that still plague him despite his success and how he's learned to harness chaos as a creative force rather than fighting against it.This episode was produced in association with Paradiso Key Takeaways:Creative anxiety and perfectionism are common even among highly successful professionalsEmbracing chaos rather than trying to control it can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughsPersonal experiences and trauma often fuel creative drive but require addressing for long-term wellbeingThe parallels between graffiti art and marketing reveal how creative hustle translates to business successCreative leadership requires learning to delegate and set boundaries rather than doing everything yourselfMaking personal experimental work can lead to unexpected commercial opportunitiesThe importance of not waiting for permission to create and try new approachesCreating "sandboxes" for discovery rather than rigid plans can yield the most innovative resultsIndustry change is constant - studios must continuously evolve or risk becoming obsoleteWorking with people you enjoy collaborating with should be a priority metric for taking on projects Mindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
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Five minute magic pt. 65 - Learn, Do and Share
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 creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)
Mindful Creative is your backstage pass to the minds that shape our creative world. Based on the recently released book by Radim Malinic, helping people start and grow life-changing careers and businesses. Check out weekly interviews with the world's most brilliant creatives, designers, writers, musicians, makers, and marketers, along with bonus episodes offering quick action tips for the food for thought for the weekend ahead. More info https://radimmalinic.co.uk/
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