Mindful Creative with Radim Malinic

• On making of a multidisciplinary polyamorous designer - Chris Wilson

  In this heartfelt conversation, Glasgow-based designer Chris Wilson shares his journey as the one-person creative studio. He discusses his decision to embrace his solo status rather than pretending to be a larger agency, his traumatic experience being attacked with a knife as a university student, and how work became a crutch that ultimately led to burnout and hospitalisation. Chris opens up about discovering therapy later in life, managing client expectations by setting boundaries, and his ongoing evolution as a designer navigating new technologies and personal growth. His story reveals the challenges and rewards of running a small design business while prioritizing well-being.Key TakeawaysBeing authentic about running a solo studio created more trust with clients than pretending to be larger.Work can become a dangerous crutch that helps avoid dealing with emotional trauma.Setting clear boundaries with clients (four-day workweek, email-only communication) helped establish healthier work patterns.Traumatic events can significantly impact creative confidence and career choices.It's important to recognize burnout warnings before health deteriorates seriously.Therapy can be transformative even years after experiencing trauma.Embracing technological change (like AI) is essential for staying relevant in the creative industry.Finding a balance between personal development, client work, and emotional well-being is an ongoing journey.Small studios can build meaningful client relationships by guiding them through the entire creative process.Self-acceptance is crucial for both personal health and authentic creative work. 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. 57 - Positive Habits: The importance of planning and not multitasking

  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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• On cultural identity, creative belonging and togetherness - Johanna Roca

  "I feel togetherness is inevitable. From a philosophical standpoint, we're more connected than ever, despite the imaginary frontiers that exist." - Johanna RocaJo Roca shares her transformative journey from Colombia to global creative leadership, discussing how leaving home at 16 shaped her perspective on identity, belonging, and creativity. She reveals her struggles with cultural stereotypes, the pressure to assimilate, and her eventual path to self-acceptance. Jo speaks passionately about the need for collaborative approaches in the creative industry, drawing parallels to how nature thrives through interconnection. She explores the ethics of AI in design, describes developing ethical frameworks for creative work, and emphasizes the importance of empathy in both personal relationships and professional projects.Key TakeawaysJo's early experiences as a Colombian abroad taught her empathy through lived experiences that now inform her creative approach.Self-acceptance was a gradual process for Jo, catalyzed by motherhood and place-branding work that explored belonging.Jo believes "togetherness is inevitable" and sees potential in creative collaboration rather than competition.The creative industry should move away from celebrating "lone geniuses" toward recognizing collective contributions.Jo advocates for ethical frameworks in AI adoption, balancing innovation with responsibility toward creative communities.Personal values can guide professional choices, though Jo acknowledges the privilege in being able to decline certain 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. 56 - Positive Habits: Mood defines action

  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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• The value of adaptability in creative entrepreneurship - Alex Suchet

  "When you give somebody freedom to roam, you never know what creativity you'll unlock. That freedom brings happiness and retains relationships." - Alex SuchetIn this episode, Radim Malinic interviews Alex Suchet, founder and CEO of Mystery Box, a digital production company. Alex shares his journey from TV production runner to agency owner, discussing how having successful family members inspired rather than pressured him. He introduces the "Red Car Theory" of opportunity - the idea that when we focus too narrowly on specific goals, we miss opportunities around us. Alex emphasizes the importance of freedom in creative work and building businesses, explaining how Mystery Box has thrived by being adaptable rather than rigid in its approach. He also discusses the challenges of imposter syndrome as an agency founder who wasn't previously a designer or developer himself, and how financial success provided validation but not happiness. Throughout the conversation, Alex highlights the value of authentic relationships with clients and team members, comparing business relationships to friendships that should develop organically rather than through aggressive marketing or social media.Key TakeawaysBeing exposed to successful people can either inspire you or create unhealthy pressure - Alex chose inspiration.The "Red Car Theory": If you only look for red things, you'll miss blue opportunities around you.Freedom leads to retention - in business, relationships, and creative teams.Financial success can provide validation but doesn't necessarily create happiness.The best client relationships come organically through quality work, not aggressive marketing.Creative businesses need flexibility to evolve with changing markets and technologies.Building a team requires different perspectives and skills - "a team full of Alex Suchets" wouldn't work.Success comes from being open to where opportunities take you, not rigidly following a predetermined path.Remote work models (which Mystery Box adopted in 2011) can be both efficient and fulfilling.Authenticity in relationships matters most - whether with clients, team members, or creative partners. 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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