Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just know’ how to decide.”
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Feb 2024
363: 🌈 Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts — For Now . . .
As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows’ growth ... Show More
20m 55s
Feb 2024
362: Setting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae
“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community ... Show More
33m 36s
Feb 2024
360: 📦 Unpacking a Big Business Decision and Dissolving Related Doubts with Adrian Klaphaak
What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you know when a “download” from the universe is worth following, and what does test-driving a decision look like? What happens on the other side or when a pivot is taking far ... Show More
40m 25s
Apr 2025
LACKING CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION - how to get inspired and enjoy the creative process
Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, artist, or just someone feeling stuck, this episode's for you. I'm diving into the mindset traps that keep us from authentically creating and being inspired. Today's episode I talk about- The need to constantly be creating - Being too ... Show More
34m 8s
Feb 2022
Words are Vibrations, James McCrae, on The Intuitive Art of Poetry, Memes, + the Yin & Yang of Creating
For the creative + curious souls who feel drawn to all forms of art, writing, and well... creation. In this episode, I chat with James McCrae, the creator of @wordsarevibrations, for the second time! We explore memes, poetry, rituals, releasing creative blocks, technology optimis ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 2025
528 - Overcome Urge to Bury Artwork, Escape Overthinking, Cultivate Your Spark & Re-Find Magic
Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter: http://andyjpizza.substack.com --- We cover a LOT in this episode. If you want some PEP but you’re not sure exactly what it is you need, we probabl ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2023
Enneagram & Coffee 2023 Wrapped | Releasing Control
In this podcast episode, I discuss my recent learnings about the importance of living in the present and not trying to control outcomes. I share my experiences from a recent trip to California for a work retreat, which included deep conversations, energy work, and connecting with ... Show More
25m 27s
Jun 2023
235: Healing, Exploring your Shadow and Purpose through Creativity
Creativity and creating is not only “for the talented” as society and our upbringing might have led us to believe. Creativity is a language in itself, a means for expression, exploration, meditation, and healing. Join Aileen as she and James discuss his journey to discover his ow ... Show More
59m 43s