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Are we all meant to be that urban, edgy creator, disrupting the streets with thought-provoking murals? Or that bohemian creator walking, with easel and canvas in hand, or a guitar strapped to her back, heading out into the wilderness? Are we all meant to be changing landscapes with our colossalContinue Reading

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This #Vlog and post will be part of the Creative ID Series, a way for me to dive deeper into the concepts and definitions that have sprung from the research and finding in The Orange Economy. As a creative, I believe we don’t have to want to belong to oneContinue Reading

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In this #Vlog you’ll hear me talk briefly about the concept of The Orange Economy. As I dive deeper into the world of the creative industries, the disruption at its core fascinates me. Here’s one of the possible definitions, according to the book The Orange Economy: The creative economy (orangeContinue Reading

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In a recent post, we talked about the importance of cultivating mindfulness. This practice aims for a state of mental quietness, stillness, and awareness. One way to incorporate these three essential elements is through meditation. Even today the practice of meditation seems foreign for most. Those who understand its benefits stillContinue Reading

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Is necessity the mother of all invention? The term deprivation encompasses lack or denial of material benefits considered to be basic necessities. In most under-developed countries around the world, this denial comes from the very institutions that are supposed to provide their citizen’s opportunities to access better standards of living.Continue Reading

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I might be an author of written books, but I’m also a very visual person. I know the value of an image, be it on the cover of a book or inside a family album. Creativity for Lasting Memories Our everyday life is filled with flashing moments, passing smiles, smallContinue Reading

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Sometimes creativity needs a nudge; one that pushes you from inaction into action. As I mentioned on a self-publishing vlog, to overcome the hurdle of publication I needed to make things easy for me. Struggle is a powerful source of motivation. But for some creatives, like myself, and especially whenContinue Reading

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Creative minds need creative breaks. The obsession with being always on, always actively at work is counter-productive. The expectation we set on ourselves to produce one fantastic, earth-shattering project after another, on a daily, weekly and monthly basis is exhausting, and not a successful strategy. Expectations cannot be achieved, ideasContinue Reading

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When we have a great idea, we have the vision, we see it with clarity in our minds. But our vision is not enough. We have to help others see our vision come to life, to create the interest, spark the curiosity. Without a clear image of what our productContinue Reading