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The Creative Mindset

Hosted by I&CO · business · EN

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About this Podcast:

I&CO founding partner Rei Inamoto speaks with the world’s leading practitioners of creativity from industries such as art, design, architecture, cuisine, and much more, to offer a glimpse into the minds of what it takes to build a successful career. In each episode, these creative luminaries share their beginnings, intimate moments of success and failure, and pieces of advice for work and life. ◆Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reiinamoto/ ◆Twitter https://twitter.com/reiinamoto

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24%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Creative Mindset

What is The Creative Mindset about?

I&CO founding partner Rei Inamoto speaks with the world’s leading practitioners of creativity from industries such as art, design, architecture, cuisine, and much more, to offer a glimpse into the minds of what it takes to build a successful career.

Who hosts The Creative Mindset?

The Creative Mindset is hosted by I&CO. The show has published 86 episodes to date.

What has The Creative Mindset covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Ali Brown - E76" (29 January 2026, 10 minutes), "Resilience, Ritual, and Leading Through Change - E75" (22 January 2026, 50 minutes), and "Inside the Search for Creative Talent - E74" (15 January 2026, 34 minutes).

How often does The Creative Mindset publish?

The Creative Mindset publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 86 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Creative Mindset?

Booking probability for The Creative Mindset is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Creative Mindset requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Creative Mindset's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Creative Mindset?

The strongest fits for The Creative Mindset are Artists, Writers & Performers and Design Services. The Creative Mindset has a business audience.

About the host

I&CO hosts The Creative Mindset, a business podcast with 86 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Ali Brown - E76

    Jan 29, 202610 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Ali Brown for a fun round of lightning questions. Ali Brown brings expansive knowledge of industry production and distinct...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Resilience, Ritual, and Leading Through Change - E75

    Jan 22, 202650 min

    Life-altering incidents can profoundly impact us, often leading to periods of introspection and personal change. In this episode, Rei welcomes Ali Brown, the President and Executive Producer at Pretty Bird, for Part 2...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Inside the Search for Creative Talent - E74

    Jan 15, 202634 min

    The decision to hire someone based on who they are, rather than their past accomplishments, is a powerful approach that can redefine talent acquisition strategies. In this episode, Rei talks with Ali Brown, President...

  • The Creative Mindset

    The Intersection: Aging and Relevance - V8

    Jan 8, 20267 min

    Rei Inamoto shares his reflections on age and relevance, drawing from his personal experiences. The Intersection is Rei’s free newsletter, exploring what the future holds at the intersection of creativity and...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Oli Walsh - E73

    Dec 25, 202514 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Oli Walsh for a fun round of lightning questions. Invisible Dynamics helps the world’s most ambitious Brands accelerate growth through...

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  • The Creative Mindset

    Small Habits, Non-Binary Thinking, Big Impact - E72

    Dec 18, 202521 min

    Making small changes in decision-making can lead to significant life impacts. In this episode, Rei welcomes back Oli Walsh, the visionary CEO of Invisible Dynamics, to discuss how Oli’s professional methodologies and...

  • The Creative Mindset

    How Gap Won Culture Back - E71

    Dec 11, 20251h 1m

    What does it mean for brands to participate in culture? In this episode, Rei sits down with Oli Walsh, the visionary CEO of Invisible Dynamics, to discuss cultural relevance in branding, and take us behind the scenes of...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Haruka Aoki - E70

    Nov 27, 20256 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Haruka Aoki for a fun round of lightning questions. Haruka Aoki is a queer Japanese poet-illustrator and hope bender. They write and...

  • The Creative Mindset

    The Discipline Behind the Art - E69

    Nov 13, 202523 min

    From meditation to meal sharing, daily rituals and habits have the power to bring out the best in your talent. Rei welcomes back Haruka Aoki, a Japanese poet and illustrator, to discuss Haruka's unique creative...

  • The Creative Mindset

    A Corporate Art Director’s Journey to Artistic Freedom - E68

    Oct 30, 202533 min

    If you’re tired of conforming to "rules of society", it might be time to reconnect with your childhood dreams. Rei welcomes Haruka Aoki, a Japanese poet and illustrator, who made the bold transition from the corporate...

  • The Creative Mindset

    The Intersection: Purpose v. Growth - V7

    Oct 16, 20259 min

    Rei Inamoto dives into how brand purpose lost its plot and why it’s up to CEOs, not CMOs, to fix it. The Intersection is Rei’s free newsletter, exploring what the future holds at the intersection of creativity and...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with BREAKFAST - E67

    Oct 3, 202518 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back BREAKFAST for a fun round of lightning questions. Andrew Zolty, known professionally as BREAKFAST, is a data and kinetic artist whose...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Inside the Studio: Turning Motion into a Business - E66

    Sep 18, 202530 min

    If you can teach yourself to focus, you'll find more hours in the day. Rei welcomes Andrew Zolty, an acclaimed data and kinetic artist professional known as BREAKFAST, for a behind-the-scenes look at his creative...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Pivoting from Developer to Kinetic Artist - E65

    Sep 4, 202536 min

    Using unique mediums can help differentiate an artist's work, giving it both distinctive appeal and commercial viability. Rei sits down with Andrew Zolty, an acclaimed data and kinetic artist widely recognized by his...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Merlee Jayme - E64

    Aug 21, 20258 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Merlee Jayme for a fun round of lightning questions. 2025 ADFEST LOTUS LEGEND Merlee has dedicated her life to pushing creativity...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Creating Space for Neurodiverse Talent - E63

    Aug 7, 202529 min

    Neurodiversity isn’t a disability, but a different wiring of the brain. Distinguished creative leader Merlee Jayme joins Rei for another episode to explore the current state of neurodiversity in the creative sector...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Ambition, Motherhood, and the Chairmom Mindset - E62

    Jul 24, 202538 min

    What if the key to balancing work and life isn’t balancing at all? Rei speaks with Merlee Jayme, a distinguished creative leader from the Philippines, to explore the integration of work and life for success, a strategy...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Bonus Track: Lightning Questions with Rishad Tobaccowala - E61

    Jun 26, 202522 min

    Alternative career choices? Next travel destinations? Favorite food? We welcome back Rishad Tobaccowala for a fun round of lightning questions. Tobaccowala was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders...

  • The Creative Mindset

    How to Stay Ahead in the Career Game - E60

    Jun 12, 202530 min

    Career relevance is a constant concern throughout anyone’s career, according to Rishad Tobaccowala, a visionary in creative business strategy and four-decade-long advisor to professionals and organizations. In this...

  • The Creative Mindset

    Rethinking the Way, When, and Why We Work - E59

    May 22, 202538 min

    The future of work isn't just about where we work, but how and why. Rei talks with Rishad Tobaccowala, a visionary in creative business strategy, to dissect the evolving landscape of work amid societal and technological...

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