"If you want something, the only way you're gonna get it is by taking it." Creativity is sexy. Jon Contino started getting paid for his calligraphy and design work at the tender age of 14. He carried that through for years, but it all came to a halt in 2008 when the economy tanked. It's...

"Once you have your vision and the end goal then you can be creative about the approach to get there." Perspective runs everything around me. How you see determines how you live. Does creativity mean you need to become an artist? Do you have to become an emotional hipster? No, creativity can be found in...

"Taking the invisible and making it visible. That's what creatives do. They use their superpower of imagination." Jim Kwik found himself on a private flight surrounded with the cast of the new X-Men movie. That's the kind of thing that can happen when you unlock your super powers. But he wasn't always like that... Growing...

"Creative process is hard to explain because I feel like it's something you're always in the middle of." - Kelly Framel Ever wish you had a job that inspired you to pinch yourself and wondered if life was really soooooooo good? Kelly Framel is young fashion designer living that life. She started a blog called...

"My workflow is: The answer is, 'Yes.' Now what's the question?" - Art Streiber Hey guys, welcome back to ONKEN RADIO, the podcast where we explore the body, mind, and soul of the creative entrepreneur. It’s my goal to help you take your creativity, business, and life to the next level. I’m so glad you’re...

"Seeing the developing world was a huge inspiration in sparking what I wanted to do as a career." With the proper inspiration, a creative person can do anything. ...but where does inspiration come from? On this episode we learn about the fuel for Nick's creativity and where he finds inspiration. "I'm inspired by people who...

"Why did it catch your eye? That helps you develop your taste." - Sophia Chang Hey guys, welcome back to ONKEN RADIO, the podcast where we explore the body, mind, and soul of the creative entrepreneur. It’s my goal to help you take your creativity, business, and life to the next level. I’m so glad...

If anyone knows me, I am much more of a “traveler” than a tourist. My favorite thing about traveling is knowing people that are local so you can get a local flavor for the city or country that you’re traveling in. I like the underground spots, the best restaurants, the cool non-tourist things. That said...