Hosted by Emil Drud · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 52 episodes
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Creative Odyssey is a podcast for creatives building something that matters—in uncertain, chaotic times.Hosted by Emil Drud, it features real conversations with founders, artists, designers, and unconventional thinkers who share how they navigate uncertainty, stay curious, and earn trust in their process.No hacks. No hero stories. Just the honest, messy journey of making meaningful work.🎧 Begin your odyssey: www.creativeodyssey.xyz
Emil Drud hosts Creative Odyssey with Emil Drud, a education show with 52 episodes published.
In this episode, I sit down with artist, researcher, and transdisciplinary practitioner Barbara Doran to explore embodied knowing, creative agency, uncertainty, and the role of attention in creative practice. We discuss
James Coffman is an artist, designer, and typeface creator whose work has appeared everywhere from independent brands to stores around the world. In this conversation, we explore his unusual path from professional baseba
Sustainability doesn’t fail because people don’t care — it fails because systems reward convenience. Together with Noah Schaul, we unpack how purpose, intuition, and smarter business design can turn sustainable choices i
“We think we want infinite options, but creativity actually thrives on smart limitations.” Producer and timeoff.audio founder Moe Chaieb joins me to explore how bass, cultural roots, and deliberate limitations shape mode
“Talent isn’t the problem — ignoring the business side is.” Joel and I dive into the uncomfortable truth that creative talent alone doesn’t lead to success: You need a business mindset to make your work sustainable, valu
“Perfectionism is a mask for shame.” Radim Malinic and I explore the art of daring differently — how to create with patience instead of pressure, embrace imperfection, and find meaning in a noisy creative world. It’s a c
Being & Becoming: Exploring Identity, Intuition, and the Work of Art "Show up for your creativity." In this episode of the Creative Odyssey Podcast, Pia and I explore identity, creativity, and the space between being and
“The next generation of entrepreneurs won’t succeed by mastering hard skills alone—it’s their adaptability, optimism, and ability to collaborate that will shape the future.” Florian and I talk about his journey as an ent
"An international mindset is essential for education in today’s interconnected world." In this episode, Alexis Papathanassis, rector of the Bremerhaven University of Applied Science, shares his journey from a family back
"An international mindset is essential for education in today’s interconnected world." In this episode, Alexis Papathanassis, rector of the Bremerhaven University of Applied Science, shares his journey from a family back
"Your story might not feel unique because it's your story, but I promise to everybody else, it's unique." In this episode we dive into the creative odyssey of Hamza Khan and Herbert Lui, exploring themes of creative free
"Your unfair advantage isn’t something you lack—it’s something you haven’t noticed yet." Hasan and I talk about how recognizing your unique edge can change everything—from the way you build a business to how you write a
“You can always change it. You’re not stuck—and your calling won’t leave you behind.” Joel and I talk about vocation, soul-aligned work, and why your career path might not be yours at all. We explore career archetypes, t
“There’s no right way to do creative work—the only wrong way is to not do anything.” Herbert and I talk about creative blocks, confidence, and why shipping work beats chasing perfection. We dive into his book Creative Do
“Most organizations aren’t failing because people are incompetent—they’re failing because the system makes it impossible to succeed.” In this conversation, Laksh Raghavan and I explore how cybernetics, systems thinking,
"It's about building trust and skills." In this episode, Luca Dellanna an me explored how writing can build trust, reputation, and meaningful opportunities over time. Luca unpacks the value of playing long-term games and
“Aesthetics isn’t about making things pretty—it’s about how we experience the world, and that shapes everything.” Philosopher Michael Spicher joins me to explore the role of aesthetics in our everyday lives—from beauty a
"Curiosity is really important in philosophy." Philosopher Greg Sadler joins Emil Drud for a deep yet down-to-earth conversation on curiosity, creativity, and the real-world relevance of philosophy. Together, they explor
"Intent does matter." Emil Drud and Matthios explore how the unseen forces of environment, imitation, and intent influence our behavior, revealing why adaptability and conscious learning are key to personal transformatio
Pia Mailhot-Leichter
author, creative coach, founder of Kollective Studio · Kollektiv Studio
1 appearance on this show
Pia Mailhot Leichter
author of “Welcome to the Creative Club” · Kollektiv Studio
1 appearance on this show
Hamza Khan
award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author of Leadership Reinvented, expert on burnout prevention, toxic leadership, and human-centred work · Letswork
1 appearance on this show
Hasan Kubba
1 appearance on this show
Luca Dellanna
Best Selling Author & Founder of Cultural Change di Dell'Anna Luca
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Gregory Sadler
That Philosophy Guy · ReasonIO
1 appearance on this show
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