Chaos And Creativity

In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss the pitfalls of absolutism, Moby's Mishap and more.Listen carefully to see if you can spot the Easter Egg that will win you a bottle of free Bourbon!

In the episode, Kimi and Lou discuss unrealistic expectations, and how they can be detrimental to your life, career, and well-being.

In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss the merits of being a good observer and how this can serve you in your career as a photojournalist.Here is the Celeste Headlee TED talk Kimi references in the episode.

Kimi is back from her European travels. In this episode, Kimi and Lou talk about traveling, uprooting your life, and the importance of making small sacrifices.In this episode, Lou references the Abigail Disney interview on The Cut.

In this episode, Kimi and Lou talk about the downfall of talking about something you want to do before you actually do it- and why jumping the gun can actually keep you from doing anything at all.Check out Lou's amazing short story, The Ghost of Communism.

In this special episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi and Lou chat with renowned agent Heather Elder about finding talent via social media, the future of the photography business and why creativity isn't just for artists.To see some of Heather's work, visit her website.Heather also has a super insightful blog called Notes from a Rep's Journal + has recently launched a podcast called Dear Art Producer.

In this somewhat two-subject episode Lou and Kimi return to the topic of the pitfalls of success in the modern world of socials media, as well as discussing the effect relationship drama can have on your art.

In the day and age of the internet, many young artists think the way up is by gathering hundreds of thousands of followers, no matter what they have to concede artistically.But like everything, there's a price to pay. In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Lou and Kimi discuss why building an online brand is not the same as building street cred, and how doing great work is still the best currency as an artist.Here are some of the articles mentioned in this podcast:Patti Smith's Advice to the YoungThe Value of Free: Part One & Part TwoThis podcast is brought to you by BlinkBid.

Have you ever made a mistake that was so big, you didn't think you could come back from it? In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss some of the wrong turns they took in their careers and what helped them bounce back.

Lou and Kimi debate over the merits of self-help books, agree on the rules of creativity (hint: there are none) and talk about the downfall of the artist.The meditation book Kimi talks about is called 10% Happier by Dan Harris.

It's a New Year, and Kimi and Lou have lots to catch up on post-vacation.Topics range everywhere from decluttering via Marie Kondo to why it's important to start saving, even if you're nihilistic and think the world will end tomorrow.

Is being productive, actually productive? Does more equal more?Kimi and Lou discuss the ins and outs of the productivity myth, and what actually feels productive vs. what society tells us IS productive.

On the surface, YouTube and other social media channels appear to be an extraordinary opportunity for artists with entrepreneurial ambition. What are the hidden costs of keeping up with the tacit demands of the algorithmic engines that run social media? In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss the pitfalls of social media and living in the age of content.

DISCLAIMER: This episode was actually recorded before  Dangers of Feeding the Machine, but due to an upload error is getting uploaded just now. Yay technology:).In this episode, Lou and Kimi discuss the importance of self-care, especially for those who freelance and own small businesses.

Ever walk into a meeting and feel like you're super unprepared? In this episode Kimi and Lou discuss the art of the meeting and the perfect pitch.

Kimi and Lou wrap up Season 1 of Chaos & Creativity by talking about the pitfalls and mistakes they made in the first season, and how they want to improve in Season 2.

In this episode Kimi and Lou talk about when to pull the plug on your own work. The evolution of creative skills. And why oh why are some your first attempts at an art-form better than your sophomore efforts after you start learning technique.

Kimi and Lou fill each other in on the progress they've made with breaking their bad habits. Here are some tools Kimi used to try and break her social media addiction:  Books: How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life (Catherine Price) Bored and Brilliant (Manoush Zomorodi) Articles: This article from Tristan Harris:  http://www.tristanharris.com/2016/01/distracted-in-2016-welcome-to-mindfulness-bootcamp-for-your-iphone/ And the Moment app to track how much to use your phone.   Lou recommeds the book, The Shallows, by Nicholas Carr.

In this episode Kimi and Lou discuss some of their bad habits, and come up with a plan to break them. Kimi decides to try and face her social media addiction head on, using techniques from author Catherine Price, and app philosopher Tristan Harris. Lou vows to spend less time reading useless content and getting rid of digital distraction. Check back in two weeks to see how this little experiment goes and how well our two heroes fare in their quest to slay their bad habit.

In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss finances, budgeting, and some of their past financial mishaps. Here are some of the apps Kimi uses to maintain her finances: www.creditkarma.com www.mint.com www.acorns.com