What happens when creativity is forced to serve the machine? As capitalism demands productivity and social media rewards visibility, the line between art and content is questioned.

In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, host, Morgan Short sits down with Noah Lekas, a writer and musician, to explore how the pressures of the job market and industry shifts are reshaping creativity.

We get real about what it means to create in a society driven by metrics, social media likes, and the never-ending pressure to be 'marketable.' Noah shares his personal journey, from going viral on LinkedIn to grappling with the advancements of AI.

We cover:

• The harsh reality of making a living as a creative in today's job market
• Why so many creatives find themselves in the field of marketing and how the industry is changing
• The constant push and pull between creating for passion versus creating for an audience or algorithm
• What happens to the world when we lose artistic talent
• How Noah transformed his poetry into multiple forms of art
• The burnout, the breakthroughs, and the hard-earned lessons along the way

What does it take to keep your creative fire alive? And at what cost?

About Noah Lekas:

Noah Lekas is a writer, musician and the author of Saturday Night Sage (Blind Owl, 2019) a collection of poetry about mysticism and menial labor. A Music Journalist and Essayist, Lekas has written about music, labor and culture for 40+ publications. His latest record, Sounds From The Shadow Factory was released February 19, 2021 by Blind Owl Records.

Subscribe to Noah’s Substack:

The Lunch-Bucket Letters

Find Noah’s Collection of Poetry:

Saturday Night Sage

Listen to Noah’s Record:

Sounds From the Shadow Factory

Connect with Noah:
https://noahclekas.com/

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How is AI changing the way we create, and what does that mean for what it is to be human?

With machines now crafting images, writing stories, and even composing music, we’re left to ask: Is creativity still ours? And if it isn’t, what does that mean for the future of art?

In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, we dig into these big questions with 2D and 3D animator Dave Razor, who’s been making weirdly cool art using AI and tech for years.

We talk about:

• AI’s Role in Creativity: How technology is pushing the limits of what we can create and challenging traditional ideas of what art should be.
• Is AI Art Real Art? Whether machine-made creations can be considered true art, or if they’re just imitating human creativity.
• What Makes Us Human: How AI might be changing our fundamental understanding of humanity, through the lens of philosophers like Søren Kierkegaard and Daniel Dennett.
• The Cost of Commercialization: How AI is disrupting the art world and what it means for artists trying to preserve their creative integrity.

If you’ve ever wondered where the line between human and machine creativity really lies, this episode is for you. Tune in and rethink everything you know about art, creativity, and what it means to be human.

Learn more about Dave Razor at the links below:

https://www.daverazordesign.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-razor-compton-wolff-88084a27/

https://www.instagram.com/the_dave_razor/

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Feeling stuck in your 9-5? Wondering if there's more to life than your daily routine?

Meet Christiana Trapani. A Ukrainian American with a marketing background, Christiana found herself in a decent job with a great team but felt a pull toward something greater, something that aligned more closely with her potential.

In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, you'll learn all about how Christiana leaned into her calling, left her stable job, and launched her own ventures that are changing the world, one candle at a time.

This episode is for you if you:

• Often find yourself wondering if there's more to life than your current job
• Feel a strong pull towards doing something meaningful that makes a real difference
• Are curious about how small actions can lead to substantial impacts in the world
• Desire to break stereotypes and pave new paths in traditionally constrained roles

Listen in to hear about:

Christiana’s Leap of Faith into Entrepreneurship:

Hear how a routine commute to her 9-5 led to a life-changing decision to start Door County Delivered, and later purchase Door County Candle Company. Learn about the challenges of juggling two full-time roles and what it takes to fully commit to chasing your dreams.

Light and Hope for Ukraine:

Learn about the powerful campaign Christiana started with a simple video that exploded online, leading to over $1 million raised for Razom for Ukraine.

Candles Creating Change®:

Christiana didn't stop with one successful campaign. She built on that momentum to create "Candles Creating Change," where every purchase supports meaningful causes, from wildfire relief in Maui to earthquake support in Turkey. Discover how her candles are lighting up dark times around the world.

Real Talk on Entrepreneurship

Christiana opens up about the rollercoaster of running a business, balancing personal growth with professional demands, and the resilience needed to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Breaking Down Barriers

As a woman in manufacturing, Christiana is shaping the future of female empowerment in industry. Gain insights into her efforts to dismantle stereotypes and inspire other women to take the lead.

Connect with Christiana and Follow Her Businesses:

Door County Candle Company
Door County Delivered
Luba Libations
Christiana Trapani on LinkedIn
Christiana Trapani on Instagram

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• Subscribe at artisthenewwallstreet.com and on YouTube
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