When we think of creativity, we often think about the craftsmanship of painters, musicians, and writers. But, for creative director Justin "JayNorm" Norman, his journey as a creative professional started with strategic thinking and cracking the code of how people and systems work. His approach of people-first creativity has yielded a path from college dropout to signing a music production deal to becoming one of the most in-demand creative directors in advertising. Today, he gets to blend his passions as Global Creative Director with Spotify and co-founder of music sync service Verse and Hook.
Read More“Does a fish love to swim? No- it’s just what he does.” That’s how audio engineer Art Merriweather III described his early relationship with music. Since showing signs of giftedness at seven years old, Art has engaged in a lifelong dance with music that would carry him around the world many times over, like a favorite playlist played on repeat. Over the past eight years, that dance has included work with CeeLo Green, Fantasia, Tove Lo, Mayer Hawthorne, Teddy Riley, and many more.
Read MoreKenny Watson is half-man, half-amazing. As one of Detroit's premier singer-songwriters, his artistry has blessed hearts and souls across the world. In this episode, Kenny discusses his journey as a multi-dimensional creative, the challenge of balancing multiple careers and family, and the burden of chasing purpose.
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