Igniter Podcast

She is a member of The Decemberists and Black Prairie . . . has appeared on Portlandia, The Simpsons, and Parks & Recreation . . . and so kindly agreed to be our latest special guest. Please welcome the multi-talented Jenny Conlee!

Some of the topics covered include:
• Placing constraints on herself during the writing of her latest solo album
• Different ways that collaboration can work
• Accordion finding its place in modern music
• How cancer changed her goals and outlook on life
• What inspires her to create

Give a listen right here >> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igniterpod/episodes/Jenny-Conlee-e2ftsd0

Thursday (Feb 22, 2024) check out our episode with Jenny Conlee! Besides appearing on Parks & Recreation and Portlandia and being a key part of The Decemberists, she's a musical powerhouse with a lot to say about her creative process. Find Igniter (IgniterPod) everywhere.

This episode's special guest is Gary Hirsch, an incredibly creative Portlander who combines his art and improv skills to bring joy to people all over the world, and to help teams collaborate more effectively.

Some of the topics covered include:
• The origins of Gary's accidental global art movement, Botjoy
• Letting go
• Accepting everything as an offer

Listen now right here >> https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Gary-Hirsch-e1nrns1

There are many reasons why we SHOULD be creating new things in the world... and perhaps we're already doing so whether we realize it or not! In this episode, Rob and Mark dive into a number of them.

Some of the topics covered include:
• The roots of the word "create"
• Your creative output as a diary entry documenting this moment in time
• Possible aftereffects of our creative work

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Why-Create-e1lh886

We've spoken about the fear of failure. But what if you actually succeed but are then rejected? The fans, general public, family, friends, gatekeepers... what if they don't like what you created? Lots to dive into there. Hit PLAY on our latest episode and let's get into it!⁣⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣⁣
• Staying in flow state to avoid focusing on fear⁣⁣
• Toxicity of the idea of "success"⁣⁣
• Love and hate evening out⁣⁣
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https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Please--Please--Please-Like-This-One-e1i52p1⁣

Interruptions come in so many forms: phone, computer, coworkers, your own brain. Always in search of ways around those distractions, Rob and Mark discuss a handful of ways to get away from it all and get into flow state.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• Planning ahead⁣
• Being unreachable⁣
• The actual time and productivity loss that come with seemingly short breaks from flow state⁣
• Taking artist dates⁣

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Ditch-the-Distractions-e1h51tl
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We all get stuck, distracted, dragged away from our initial goals. The simple yet powerful concept of Beginning Again could often be the ticket to getting your focus back where you intended it to be.

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Begin-Again-e1ghrph

No more dillydallying. It’s time to tackle the nastiest task and get it out of the way. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss some of the benefits of this approach, as well as a few considerations to keep in mind as you set out to do so.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• Getting to the good stuff⁣
• Being aware of your energy and willpower levels⁣
• Avoiding analysis paralysis⁣

Do you tend to feel most creative and productive when working on your own? Or more so when teamed up with others? In this episode, Rob and Mark take a look at some pros and cons of both approaches.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• The four stages of creation⁣
• External vs. internal judgment⁣
• The myth of the reclusive artist⁣
• Effects that the pandemic has had on isolated/collaborative creative work⁣
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Give a listen on your favorite podcast platform or at IgniterPod.com

Things are getting steamy… and creative… in an entirely different sort of way. New episode is live; give a listen!

Shinrin-Yoku is as natural as a medicine can get. Rob introduced this idea to Mark recently and, in this episode, they dive a little deeper into the practice.

Out with the old and in with the new! With 2022 upon us, Rob and Mark take a look at that age-old tradition of writing New Year's resolutions.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.
• Rob's "3 Ds" approach to goal setting.
• Applying the business concept of OKRs to other areas of your life.
• Top 5 2021 New Year's resolutions.
• Why we often fail at accomplishing our resolutions.