In this episode, Sunil helps us understand our emotions so we can better process what we feel and connect more authentically with others.
Emotional Intelligence: What It Is, How to Improve Yours, and How It Makes You a Better Creative | with Robin Hills
I invited Robin to share insights on emotional intelligence—an essential skill for creatives navigating an industry disrupted by AI.
On Vulnerability and the Courageous Act of Creating From a Place of Truth | with Allison Sweet Grant
Allison’s novel began as a personal healing, revealing how creativity demands vulnerability but empowers sensitive and introverts with unexpected courage.
Turning Adversity Into Opportunity and Suffering Into Purpose (a Superhero’s Perspective) | with Aaron Welty
Aaron and I discuss the “terrible privilege” of his disability and how rewriting your narrative helps push through life’s adversities.
How We are “Wired to Create”, What It Means to Be a “Creative”, and How We Can Leverage Our Unique Gifts | with Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott and I make the case that creativity is a way of being—one that thrives when we let go of the fear of judgment and embrace the parts of ourselves we’ve been told don’t fit the mold.
How to Pivot, Adapt, and Keep Going (Your Creative Career Isn’t Over) | with Lydia Hurlbut
Lydia and I explore how to manage the emotional toll of career shifts, identify the transferable skills you might be overlooking, and find your center amidst the uncertainty.
From Setback to Comeback: Finding Strength in the Hardest Moments | with Bevin Farrand
Bevin and I talk about what it really means to acknowledge grief and uncertainty, why toxic positivity can do more harm than good, and the first steps to take when you feel paralyzed by everything happening around you.
How to Keep Moving Forwards After You’ve Lost Everything | with Christina Rasmussen
Christina shares valuable insight on how to cope when back-to-back losses shake the foundation of our creative lives, leaving us questioning who we are and what’s left to hold onto.
How to Approach Difficult Conversations In Polarizing Times | with Justin Jones-Fosu
Justin shares actionable strategies and mindset shifts from his book, offering a way to approach disagreements that prioritize respect, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
Unemployed? Burned Out? Or Both? How to Manage a Career Break | with Laura Nguyen
Laura and I delve into why even a lack of work can lead to burnout—how the uncertainty, panic, and self-doubt that follow job loss can weigh just as heavily as being overworked.
Overcoming the Grief of “Invisible Losses” (Including Losing Your Job), and Getting Out of “Survival Mode” | with Christina Rasmussen
Christina and I delve into the concept of the ‘Thriver Self,’ the part of us that’s unhindered by fear, eager to try new things, looking for opportunities, and ready to take action.
Managing the Burnout, Anxiety, & Depression Created By Your “Busy Brain” | with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie and I talk about what she calls ‘busy brain,’ a condition stemming from unchecked stress and burnout, and how these can lead to burnout without us even realizing it.
The Ugly Truth About Burnout (Even When You’re Unemployed), and How to Build Immunity From It | with Dr. Kandi Wiens
Dr. Wiens takes us deep into the psychology of burnout to gain an understanding of its root causes.
A New Approach to Relieving Stress & Anxiety (and Improving “Emotional” Health) | with Nick Wignall
In our conversation, Nick and I dissect what anxiety really is and peel each of its layers to help you identify how to deal with it.
Redefining Your Career Path in a Post Generational Society | with Mauro Guillén
Mauro and I talk about the important shifts that we need to take which he lays out in his book, THE PERENNIALS: The Megatrends Creating a Post Generational Society.