Embracing and Nurturing Your Inner Creative with Akinwale Arokodare (#18)
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Akinwale Arokodare wears many hats - from being an accomplished architect to a creative coach and a self-discovery advocate. With a career spanning over a decade in architecture, Akinwale's personal journey of self-reinvention during the COVID era has equipped him with a deep understanding of the struggles and triumphs of embracing one's creativity.
His transition from a conventional architect to a multifaceted creative force, delving into music, art, and self-development, has given him a unique perspective on the intersection of personal growth and creative expression.
Akinwale's relatable experiences and insightful guidance make him a compelling ally for individuals navigating their own paths to creative fulfillment and self-discovery.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace Change for Creative Growth: Reflect on life changes, like Akinwale did during COVID, to discover hidden creative talents. Use challenging times as opportunities for spiritual and personal growth.
- Activating Inner Creativity: Explore new hobbies or revisit old ones, like playing an instrument or drawing, as Akinwale did. These activities can be powerful tools for self-discovery and unlocking creativity.
- Mindset for Creative Success: Adopt a reflective mindset to understand your talents and experiences. This shift can help transition into a creative identity, turning challenges into opportunities for creative expression.
- Architectural Thinking in Creativity: Apply principles of design thinking, as in architecture, to your creative process. This approach can help in identifying and solving problems by viewing them as opportunities for innovation.
- Combining Strategy with Creativity: Think purposefully about your creative endeavors. A well-thought-out strategy can significantly enhance the impact and reach of your creative projects.
- Leveraging AI for Creativity: Explore how artificial intelligence can augment your creative process. AI tools can offer new perspectives and speed up the generation of creative ideas.
- Cultivating Creativity in the Next Generation: Encourage and nurture creativity in children early on. Be mindful of the impact of family and societal conditioning on their creative expression.
- Addressing Cultural Barriers in Creativity: Recognize and understand the unique challenges faced by creatives in different cultural contexts. Work towards creating an inclusive environment that supports diverse creative expressions.
Chapters:
(00:00:00) - Introduction and Background
(00:03:01) - Productize Yourself
(00:06:23) - Creative Awakening
(00:09:57) - Mindset Shift and Reflection
(00:14:31) - Design Thinking for Creativity
(00:16:22) - The Intersection of Strategy and Creativity
(00:17:30) - Bringing Architecture into Creativity
(00:19:29) - Transition to Creative Coaching
(00:21:44) - Exploring New Mediums
(00:29:49) - Nurturing Creativity in Children
(00:33:34) - Challenges of Creativity in African Culture
(00:35:25) - Thought Leadership and Perspective Shift
(00:39:54) - Importance of Long-Form Content
(00:43:57) - Building Relationships through One-on-One Calls
(00:48:08) - Spiritual Aspect of Creativity
(00:49:39) - The Three Levels of Creativity
(00:52:31) - Everyday Innovation
(00:54:40) - The Definition of a Creator
(00:55:12) - Overcoming Creative Roadblocks
(00:58:24) - Benefits of Creative Coaching
Resources:
Productize Yourself - https://nav.al/productize-yourself
Leonardo AI - https://leonardo.ai Website - https://www.wireframeonline.com/
YouTube - @AkinwaleArokodare
New Raising Creative Kids Guide (free!) - https://www.wireframeonline.com/product-page/raising-creative-kids-volume-1
Instagram - https://instagram.com/akinwale__a
Threads - https://threads.net/akinwale__a
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@akinwale__a
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