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Feb 2021
20m 45s

Finding Creativity with Nick Onken

Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
About this episode
How can you change your world with creativity? In this episode, we discuss the healing power of creativity, art, and expression. To discuss this topic, I’m excited to welcome my good friend and one of the most creative people I know, Nick Onken, to the show! Nick is a world-renowned photographer, host of the NIONradio podcast, and creative entrepreneur devot ... Show More
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