Mark and I have a candid conversation about staying resilient, creative, and humble when your creative identity no longer pays the bills.
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.
Mastering the Art of Doing Scary (and Often Hilarious) Shit | with Paul Beckman
Paul and I go way beyond the standard career talk. We dig into what it really means to take risks, not just on screen but in real life.
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.
Navigating the Messy Middle of a Career Pivot | with Sandy Zimmerman
Sandy shares the mindset shifts that gave her the confidence to take the leap, along with the strategies she still relies on to overcome challenges, stay focused, and continue growing in her new career.
[Case Study] From the FBI to Editing: The Art of the Career Pivot | with Kathy Robinson
Kathy opens up about the fears she had to overcome to pursue a completely new career and how she found her “tribe” through the Optimizer community.
[CASE STUDY] How to Diversify Your Creative Skills and Experience to Build Multiple Income Streams | with Krysia Szyszlo
Krysia highlights the parallels between dating, networking, and job hunting, offering practical advice and fresh perspectives that resonate across both personal and professional journeys.
The Dumpster Fire of 2024, Predictions for 2025, and The Future of Creativity | with Zack Arnold
I, Zack Arnold, the usual host of Optimize Yourself, step into the guest seat to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what 2024 was like for me and my team.
The Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick Milo
Nick’s journey from Hollywood to helping others harness their creativity is a testament to the power of diversification and the value of transferring skills across industries.
When the Passion Tax Leads to a Stroke & How to Rebuild Your Life | with Troy DeVolld
No doubt that my conversation with Troy will inspire you to rekindle your passion for your craft while equipping you with the right tools and mindsets so you can stay happy, sane and well.
Building a Career Beyond Your Job Title, Strategically Crafting Your Story, and Diversifying Your Career Portfolio | with Jeff Bartsch
No doubt that my conversation with Jeff will unravel the strategies you can use to reinvent the way you interact with people, no matter where you are in your career.
Setting Boundaries Between Work & Life (Even When You Work For Steven Spielberg) | with Sarah Broshar
Sarah’s inspiring story reveals that creating your own ‘luck’ is the key to working with the best and setting boundaries is the key to having a life outside of work.
Building An Oscar-Winning Career…Without Sacrificing Your Values | with Paul Rogers
We can do our jobs and we can live our lives and the more fully we are able to live our lives and the more humanely we treat ourselves and the people around us the better we can do our jobs.
Breaking Barriers: Rethinking Disabilities in the Workplace | with Taylor Lewis
Taylor’s views on representation and his advocacies will ask you to consider that in some contexts, everyone has a disability and a disability can also be a superpower.
The Link Between Telling Your Story & Identifying Your Purpose (And How to Do Both) | with Dan Davis
Through Dan’s incredible experience, he learned the power that telling your story has when it comes to self-discovery and identifying your deeper calling