Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living
Get the joke of the week along with ideas, information, and instigation to be a more playful human! If you need a little more fun, flow, and fulfillment in your life, we transform the burned-out and bored into energized and engaged Playful Humans. Rediscover the power of play, find out who is playing for a living, and learn how they pull it off to have the most fun possible in their life and career.
Each week, Mike Montague interviews a professional who is living the life of their dreams and getting paid to play! Get the book featuring 52 Playful Humans and the lessons learned from over 4 years of play research: https://amzn.to/3Zuqv5E
Playful Humans - People Who Play for a Living
Unlocking Creativity: Navigating the Art-Commerce Balance with Melissa Dinwiddie
Ever wondered how creativity and play can help boost your business? Join us as we explore the fascinating world of melding imagination and entrepreneurship with our guest, Melissa Dinwitty from Creative Sandbox Solutions. Melissa shares her journey from professional artist to running her own consultancy and how she unlocked the power of play to unleash creativity. We dive into the importance of giving ourselves permission to create "crappy work" as a stepping stone to innovation and discuss how the internet has opened doors for unconventional creative careers.
Melissa and I also explored the delicate balance between work and play in the creative process, with a focus on her innovative "stovetop model" for managing multiple passions. She shared her experiences designing creative spaces for clients and navigating the challenges of separating art and commerce, as well as the joys of being a jazz singer. And, just for fun, we played a round of "Do Something Fun Deck," an interactive game that encourages creative exploration. So, come along for an inspiring and playful chat with Melissa Dinwitty and discover how to unlock your own creative potential!
Find Melissa at https://creativesandbox.solutions/
(0:00:22) - Creativity and Play in Business
Melissa shares her story of transitioning from artist to consultant, exploring creativity through play, and the importance of creativity in innovation.
(0:14:04) - Balancing Play and Work in Creativity
Melissa Dinwitty shares her approach to play and work, experience design, separating art and commerce, and making music as a jazz singer.
(0:24:16) - The Stovetop Model of Work/Life Balance
Melissa uses the "stovetop" model to balance interests and plays with the "Do Something Fun Deck" to explore creativity.
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