How to Find What Really Matters in a World Full of Noise
In this episode, Soren Gordhamer shares how to find what really matters in a world full of noise. Soren is the founder of Wisdom 2.0, a global movement bridging mindfulness, compassion, and technology. He’s also the creator of the new conference Wisdom + AI and co-leads Wisdom Ventures, a fund investing in companies that combine profits with human-centered purpose. We talk about what it means to live with intention in a time of constant distraction. Soren shares hard-won lessons from teaching meditation in a New York juvenile detention center to working alongside some of the world’s top tech leaders. This episode is a powerful reminder that while AI and external success may be evolving fast, the real work is upgrading our inner life—learning to listen, slow down, and connect to what truly matters before our limited heartbeats run out. Some highlights we explore: The hug that meant more than meditation – Why a teen in juvie showed up week after week for something deeper than a lesson. “If you’re not available for magic…” – Soren on why putting down your phone might be the first step to real connection. The right kind of hard – How to know when difficulty is actually a sign you’re on the right path. Enjoy!
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How Taking More Risks Can Unlock the Life You Actually Want
In this episode, I share how not playing it safe can be the most powerful decision you make—for your creativity, your career, and your life. I open up about scrapping a nearly finished book to write something bolder and truer, and why embracing discomfort is the path to fulfillment and impact. This is a syndicate episode from the LinkedIn Speaker Series, where I sit down with Ashley Levy, Senior Director of Brand Marketing at LinkedIn, for a deep conversation about my latest book Never Play It Safe. We talk about trusting intuition, the myth of the linear career path, and the hidden cost of living by someone else’s script. If you’ve ever felt stuck in “shoulds” or worried that taking a leap is too risky, this one’s for you. Some highlights we explore: The yellow sticky note that sparked the idea behind Never Play It Safe. Why playing it safe is actually the riskiest move you can make. The #1 shared trait of top performers from my 1,000+ podcast interviews. How attention, not time, is your most valuable creative asset. Enjoy!
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Feeling Stuck in Serious Mode? Here’s How to Flip the Script with Play
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever feel like you're taking life a little too seriously? Wake up. Work. Hustle. Repeat. Somewhere along the way, we stopped playing—and started grinding through our days like machines. Why We Get Stuck in Serious Mode We were taught that being serious means being responsible. That fun is a distraction. That joy is something we earn. But let’s be real—seriousness without joy just leads to burnout. Play Isn’t the Opposite of Progress Play is where creativity begins. It’s what makes challenges fun and failure less scary. It helps you breathe, think, connect, and feel again. You Don’t Need Permission to Lighten Up You already know how to play, you’ve just forgotten. But it’s still there, waiting. So try it. Loosen the grip. Smile more. Make life a little less rigid and a lot more yours. Until next time, stay curious, and stay in the game.
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How Sharing Your Work Can Change Lives Including Your Own
In this episode, I share how putting your creative work into the world—no matter how small—can lead to massive, unexpected impact. I open up about my early days as a self-taught photographer, the pain and joy of learning through film, and how a backpacking trip with my wife turned into the start of an unconventional creative career. This is a syndicate episode from the B&H Photography Podcast, where I sit down with Derek, Jill, and Mike to trace the arc of my journey—from building the Best Camera app and pioneering mobile photography, to founding CreativeLive and finding purpose through community. We talk about the cost of taking creative risks, the billion-dollar idea that got away, and the deeper why behind making and sharing your art. If you’ve ever doubted whether your creative voice matters, this episode is for you. Some highlights we explore: Why you only need 20 people to support your work and make a living. WThe emotional cost—and wisdom—of losing out on the Instagram moment. What “the best camera is the one that’s with you” really means. The key mindset shift: You’re not promoting, you’re connecting people to something they need. Enjoy!
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How to Reconnect With the Intuition You’ve Been Taught to Ignore
Hey friends, Chase here. Ever get a gut feeling—but second-guess it because it doesn’t “make sense”? You’re not alone. From a young age, we’re taught to value logic over instinct. To follow the rules. To ignore the quiet signals coming from within. But science shows that your body—especially your gut—is constantly processing more than your conscious mind ever could. That inner knowing? It’s real. And it’s powerful. Why We Lose Touch With Intuition In this post, we’ll talk about why so many of us lost touch with our intuition—and how to start tuning back in, one small decision at a time. Your gut knows. It always has. The question is: are you listening?
Chase Jarvis is a visionary photographer, artist and entrepreneur. Cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade, he is the founder & CEO of CreativeLive. In this show, Chase and some of the world’s top creative entrepreneurs, artists, and celebrities share stories designed to help you gain actionable insights to recognize your passions and achieve your goals.
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