Nion Radio With Nick Onken

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In NION Radio, Nick Onken explores the body, mind, and soul of the creative entrepreneur, bringing you inspiring guests to help take your creativity, business, and life to the next level.

Episodes

  • 44 Dale Partridge: How Putting People Over Profit Can Build a Successful Business

    28/04/2015 Duration: 01h02min

    Generosity is less like an arrow and more like a boomerang: it has a way of coming back to you. We all know business savvy is valuable, but it can only take you so far. The most successful businesses in the world put people first, whether that means members of their own team or anyone around the world. In this interview, I’m talking with Dale Partridge about his new book, People Over Profit. In it, he writes about the value of people, as well as values like generosity, transparency, accessibility, and vulnerability. Not only are these Dale's values, but they're the values of successful, conscious businesses. I love Dale’s personal approach to business and how he isn’t scared of inevitable growth and evolution. As an added bonus, Dale is offering a giveaway ShopTalk listeners. Listen through to the end of the episode to hear Dale tell you how you can enter. If you're ready to start now, here is how it works: Use this link to buy your copy of People Over Profit. You will then immediately receive the followin

  • 43 Part 3/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Deconstruct

    21/04/2015 Duration: 10min

    You have to dive into the elements of what resonates with you. Part 3/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Deconstruct Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift. During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture. The lessons can be useful if you're into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration. This is the third installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art. Break things down from where you want to be and sprinkle them into your own work. Some things we learn in this podcast:

  • 42 Jairek Robbins: How To Create Your Dream Life

    07/04/2015 Duration: 01h16min

    As much as you want to create, it’s out there for you, as long as you help others. In order to live your life to the fullest, you have to identify the kind of life you want. But how do you begin to do that? Start by envisioning your ideal day: Who is in it? What do you do? What are the important parts? This is what Jairek Robbins asks his clients to do. Jairek is a coach, and develops solutions to help individuals, companies, and everyone in between achieve their goals. He didn’t always see the path, or know what his goals were, but he has developed a system. This system has helped him and many others master their own lives. This interview really struck a chord with me. I was reminded of my new series, How to Make a Career in Art. Jairek talks about the lifestyle he wanted, and how he found a journey doing work he loves to lead him to that lifestyle. If you’ve been moved by How to Create a Career in Art, I think you’ll really enjoy this interview. Thank you for listening. Let’s dive into my conversation wi

  • 41 Part 2/15 How to Create a Career in Art: See The Destination

    23/03/2015 Duration: 07min

    Create a business around the kind of content you want to create. Part 2/15 How to Create a Career in Art: See The Destination Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift. During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture. The lessons can be useful if you're into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration. This is the second installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art. Seeing the destination is only the beginning of the journey - it’s important to enjoy to the journey along the

  • 40 Amber Rae: How to Explore Your Creativity from the Inside Out

    08/03/2015 Duration: 01h04min

    “It’s important to make sure the soul is steering the ship and that the ego is supporting that journey.” It’s important to take creativity to the extreme. It's important to acknowledge how the inner world and outer world interact with your creativity. Once we discover our own world, how do we help the rest of the world with the same self-reflection? That’s what Amber Rae’s work is all about. She’s on a treasure hunt to find the joy in uncovering clues and discovering wisdom. The joy that stems from her inner mentor and the mentor outside of herself. What does it mean to be living in a realm of synchronicity and flow? How do we embrace fear instead of trying to push it away? This episode inspires me to get unstuck. To source creative flow. To inspire care and the power to listen to my inner artist. The clarity to focus on learning and creating. Thank you for joining this week’s episode with Amber Rae. “Focus on the input so that the output will naturally occur.” Some things we learn in this podcast: T

  • 39 Part 1/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Find Your WHY

    25/02/2015 Duration: 11min

    “The most important part of creating a career in the arts is knowing WHY you’re doing it.” Part 1/15 How to Create a Career in Art: Find Your WHY Creating a high profile career in fashion and lifestyle photography is gratifying, but what it took from me to get there is the real gift. During the last ten years of creating this career, I’ve learned a few things that might be useful to the up-and-comers. In this collection of episodes I break down the process that I used to make a living with my art. These tips go beyond my world of photography and transcend into any creative venture. The lessons can be useful if you're into illustration, fashion design, fashion blogging, music, performing arts, writing or any other creative hustle. Think of it like the DNA of a creative professional. Think of it like the building blocks of inspiration. This is the first installment of my 15 part series on how to make a career in art. “You’ve got the passion and the hustle and the drive? Go for it.” Some things we learn in

  • 38 Usher Raymond IV: The Mindsets Behind Being an International Pop Star

    07/02/2015 Duration: 56min

    "Philanthropy is the rent we pay to be on this planet." What does it take to sell more than 65 million records? 65 f___ing million... Our next guest has done all that and more. He is one of the few diamond artists which went 10 times certified platinum on one album alone. He has many hits recognized around the world like "Good Kisser", "Scream", "Climax", "Yeah", "With Or Without You", the list goes on and on. This man is a music legend. Don't think this episode is about idolizing international pop stars. It's about exploring the psychology and mindset behind what it takes to turn creative drive into a phenomenal career. What he has in common with the other #NIONradio guests, is that he's an artist empowered by passion and drive. Thank you for checking out this weeks episode with Usher Raymond IV. "Evolve or evaporate." Some things we learn in this podcast: What's going on in Usher's world [1:00] The role of family in entertainment. Handpicked and blood [2:45] How to keep the family together whil

  • 37 Jon Levy: How to Connect with Influencers and Create Exclusive Dinners

    27/01/2015 Duration: 01h09min

    “The areas of life that we tend to want to impact the most are the ones we are the least willing to talk about.” We are consistently affected by the relationships we have and the people we surround ourselves with. But this can be taken to another level, where you can truly curate the people around you. Jon Levy does just that. The creator of the Influencers Dinner decided to surround himself with the cream of the crop, people at the top of their industries, thought leaders, movers and shakers from every field. How? By inviting them to what is now one of the most exclusive dinners in the world. In this episode, Jon talks about how important a sense of wonder is, and the value of removing yourself from your comfort zone. Get inspired to meet new people and create your own adventure with this week’s episode. Thanks for listening. “We’re in an era now where the strange and unique is accepted and interesting” Some things we learn in this podcast: Jon Levy's background [03:30] The story of designing a secre

  • 36 Jordan Harbinger: How Social Skills Accelerate Your Creative Career

    07/01/2015 Duration: 01h10min

    "Your beliefs affect your reactions, which affect your results." We're all attracted to someone who has that charm... but... define charm... Personal magnetism and charisma are important, sure, but the ability to be self confident and authentic: That's what our next guest defines as charm. He's an expert in charm and exploring the nature of it. It takes a strong person to be vulnerable and authentic with other people. Is that what makes charm? That's what we dig into today. Thanks for downloading this podcast, we think you'll love this episode with Jordan Harbinger. I had nothing else to do! So let that sink in.... Some things we learn in this podcast: The synopsis of The Art of Charm How the recluse artist can understand the charisma of creating a brand The non-verbal first impression and how it creates successful opportunities How to create the perception you desire before you walk into a room How to decrease your stress level through authenticity The distinction between doing something bec

  • 35 Travis Brewer: How To Become A Ninja

    10/12/2014 Duration: 01h02min

    “I can’t let the fear of hurting myself stop me from being who I want to be.” "Can my passion be monetized?" I get asked this question all the time. There are passions that are easy to monetize. If you're passionate about finance, accounting or investing, you can easily find a paying position in these fields... But what if you're passionate about painting? What about history? What about shoes? These arts are traditionally considered hard, if not impossible, to monetize. I believe today, with enough passion, inspiration and perseverance you can make a career from nearly anything. My next guest on the show has built a career from playing on pull-up bars. He is an incredible athlete and an astonishing acrobat. Not only does he have deep insight into the lifestyle of a creative entrepreneur, but he also is a student of self-actualization. We explore all these things and more in our interview. Thank you for downloading. Please let me introduce, the American Ninja Warrior, Travis Brewer. “When you are living

  • 34 Onken Q&A: How I Transitioned to Become a Photographer

    26/11/2014 Duration: 12min

    "The end goal in mind isn't going to work unless you're fueled by passion." I was a graphic designer in Seattle. As a career, it was great. I had clients I loved and the work was fulfilling. Photography slowly grew into something I learned to love. Then I became passionate about it. This is the story of how I transitioned from a freelance designer into a full time photographer. It's not all glamor and fashion. Living with a hyper low rent and a dodgy freelance work situation, I put all my intention and energy into my passion. That passion was what gave me the extra gas to get me to a career in photography. I don't have all the answers, but this is the story of what it took from me to get from where I was then to where I am now. Take what you will. But more than anything, thank you for listening. "What is going to drive you is your passion. It's knowing what you want and wanting it bad enough to do whatever it takes." Some things we learn in this podcast: Shout out to Jeremiah Waters who asked the quest

  • 33 Satya Twena: Risking Everything to Buy a Hat Factory

    12/11/2014 Duration: 01h14min

    "Go get some fucking hate mail." I thought we we're going to talk about hats. I never expected the conversation to bloom into that... Satya Twena saved one of New York's last operating millenary (hat making) factories. Using KickStarter she realized $174,000 in crowd funding. A friend was able to loan her the difference for the cost of the equipment. She found herself the owner of a Manhattan based factory with $30,000 a month in overhead. At the time, she had $1,000 dollars to her name. During our interview she explained the mentality that carried her through, "All of the sudden, you're opening up the universe to the fact that you're open to receiving so much more than you are capable of assuming you deserve." It takes bravery to open space for true intentions. I believe her bravery is and important component of her business mastery. She also shared this IN-Q poem with us: You will always find the evidence for what you choose to believe. You will always find the evidence for what you choose to believe. S

  • 32 Max Lugavere – Hosting, Fighting Disease and Nutrition

    30/10/2014 Duration: 01h13min

    “Creativity has become democratized thanks to technology.” Max Lugavere  is an artist, musician host and awesome storyteller. He created an incredible opportunity with his show Acting Disruptive. In it, he had the opportunity to interview high profile people who where cultivating new-age business by utilizing technology. Notable entrepreneurs like Jessica Alba and Adrian Grenier. Not only that, he created an album and he's making more films that we can even list here. Thank you for downloading the show, now let's dive into the podcast. “Share the inspiration. Don’t keep that shit bottled up, it’s good stuff. Inspiration is contagious.” Some things we learn in this podcast: Who Max Lugavere is and what he does [0:30] How Max transferred from science to film making [5:40] What separated Max’s project from the 1000s of others seeking the position to tell the [6:30] How to make money with film making [9:20] How to engineer serendipity outside of the digital world [11:45] Connecting with hard to r

  • 31 Asher Roth: Building the Hip Hop career of a white suburban rapper

    15/10/2014 Duration: 01h05min

    “Make the radio and labels come to you by staying true to yourself and cultivating your own audience.” - Asher Roth I Love College was a hit and for the last seven years Asher Roth has been making a living as a musician. In this interview we discuss the complexities of a life that revolves around your art. Asher is different in lots of ways. His name is out there with each song. He doesn't get the opportunity to do commercial work to support his personal projects. He's on the front line. In this interview we dive into what exactly that means. This one is full of light and wisdom creatives so thank you for downloading, let's get into it with Asher Roth. “Stay positive. Shit sucks some times, but you’ve got to keep it moving.” - Asher Roth Some things we learn in this podcast: How Asher engineered breakthroughs in  his hip hop career On the balance of staying true to your art and keeping food on the table What makes a "Responsible Record" Your record label and your art? On the importance of fun a

  • 30 James Goldcrown – The Art of Selling Art

    02/10/2014 Duration: 54min

    "I never wanted to start out with small magazines. I wanted to start out loud." It was his dream job, but something else was calling him... In this interview we delve into the life of James Goldcrown. His astonishing career, starting as a young dark room assistant in South London and evolving to the top of the fashion industry in New York City. The industry began to weigh on him and his burn out led him to Africa where he created a life altering documentary. Something had to change... He started selling paintings from the back of a truck he built and styled. In this interview you can hear for yourself the passion he has for the art of selling art. Now he does that... but that isn't it. He started The Shed Project on Mott Street. It is a collaborative gallery/workshop where people can come to create and to sell. It's the physical representation of the intersection of community, creativity and commerce. Thank you so much for downloading the 30th episode of NIONradio. "New York is like a girlfriend." Some

  • 29 Shai Dahan Creating a Career as an Artist and War Torn Murals for Peace

    17/09/2014 Duration: 01h04min

    "If you treat it like a hobby, it will stay a hobby. If you treat it like a job, it becomes a job." Bullet holes covered the walls while the children played around... Shai Dahan was in Palestine and he wasn't supposed to be there. No one would have been able to help him if they found out he was Jewish. Being Jewish in that part of the world can be dangerous. He had to be careful not to show his tattoos. After all, his arms are covered in hebrew letters. He wasn't there to create problems, he was there to paint a mural. Welcome to episode 29 where we talk about what it took for Shai Dahan to get to the top of the game as a street-style graffiti artist. This episode is about passion projects, working for yourself, creating a life built around flow and passion. It's powerful stuff with an amazing surprise at the end. Thanks for downloading ShopTalk creatives. We hope you enjoy it. "To me, LA is the mom in this story and I'm bringing my paintings to her to say, 'Hey! Look what I made while I was away.'" So

  • 28 Jon Contino Learn What it Takes to Be a World Class Calligraphy Artist

    27/08/2014 Duration: 01h02min

    "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 easy to throw in the towel at a point like this... but creativity is sexy. For those who are passionate about creating, surrender is not an option. He dug his way out and continues to live in New York, create breath taking images for brands and for personal projects all while thriving in a marriage and raising a daughter. If you're seeking to become a professional calligraphy artist, you've got to listen to this podcast. If you're seeking to be a professional artist in any sphere, the lessons from this show will definitely be worth paying close attention. "If you really want to do a lot of stuff, you just gotta do it fast." Some things we learn in this podcast: Why all creatives (like Jon Contino) are designers How t

  • 27 Onken Jam Session: Living Through the Lens of Creativity

    12/08/2014 Duration: 08min

    "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 everyone from the plumber to the sea captain. When you're creating something from nothing, you're being creative. When life is lived through the lens of creativity, we can open ourselves up to serendipity and our life's greatest work. "Your life is a movie, are you watching it, or are you directing it?" Some things we learn in this podcast: "To be creative you have to be an artist." - WRONG How to view creativity as a way of operating How to select your career and what it takes to get there Tips for juggling your personal projects and the time you need to pay your bills "Flip the switch, live life intentionally live life in a space of creativity create what you want in the world your world is mad

  • 26 Jim Kwik: Harnessing Your Inner Superhero

    29/07/2014 Duration: 01h05min

    "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 up Jim had a hard time reading. He failed spelling bs and he had to work 10 times as hard as the other kids just to pass tests. He was always falling behind and recurring head injuries didn't help. Until one day after recovering from yet another injury, he became facinated with the way the mind works. Now Jim works with top celebrities to maximize thier mind power. He dives deep into sensory deprivation caves, hikes around deep amazonian rain-forests and takes wild trips on zero gravity machines. He's got a picture of him standing next to every top celebrity that you dream of meeting. How did all this happen for a kid who grew up not knowing how to read? You can learn all that and more

  • 25 Kelly Framel, Fashion blogger on elevating your life through curating your experiences.

    16/07/2014 Duration: 01h08min

    "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 The Glamouari while exploring what it meant to be an artist living in New York. Her passions for textiles and design carried her into a job that kept her in the city, but her relentless work ethic and passion for fashion lead her to a personal project that catapulted her from (what was perceived at the time to be) an embarrassing pastimes, to the center of the fashion world. Now she works with the top brands, doing dream like creative projects and striking awe into the lives of all she touches. This episode is a lesson on how to create a life that spreads glamor and beauty in the world around you. Wether you're a painter, scientist, librarian or plumber, the lessons in this interview can support you i

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