Welcome to episode 1 of the The Bends, Breaks, and Blends That Shape Our Future podcast!

Many ideas are never shared and because of it, we all lose.  History shows us that very few ideas and even great ideas, are original. They represent bends, breaks, and blends of existing concepts.  Iteration and innovation at its core.

On this show we will 

• Discuss 365 days of ideas
• Creative exercises for adults and kids
• Interview creatives from all walks of live that have, and continue to, bend, break, and blend our futures through their own ideas, inventions, etc..- 
• And provide some creations in history that represent ideas that have been shaped through blending, breaking, and blending.

On todays show, we have a remarkable creative in the music video and film production space, Josh Sikkema!

Josh is a Director and Creative Savant focused on bridging the gap between Grand Rapids, MI (his hometown) and Los Angeles, CA.

Josh is a music video director for some of the biggest names in R&B including Snoop Dogg and Mya!

He has also directed a short film called Something in the Clouds, and is the co-founder/owner of Black Pigeon Studios in Grand Rapids.

Connect with Josh at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejsikk/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/josh.sikkema.5

Connect with Troy at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyricemi/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendbreakblendpodcast/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/troyricemi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-rice-11362649/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyR_Speaker
Website: troyrice.life

This podcast is to inspire you to create your future.  A future you can be proud to live in.  

On this podcast, you will learn creative practices, stories from creatives themselves, and creativity in history. 

Looking to get started with an idea?  Visit troyrice.life and join a Creativity Group, sharing your idea for thoughtful and rapid feedback to help you create your future!

Go blend, break, and blend our world, your world.  Enjoy the show!

What does creativity mean to you?

Kelli: "Creativity is being your authentic self."

Kelli not only began creating at an early age but now returns the favor for helping others develop their creative genius and deliver to the world!

Listen to full episode as we covered:

- Creativity during childhood

- Creating your own future

- Overcoming thoughts of negativity from others (internet trolls)

- Creativity practices with our kids

And more!

Connect with Kelli at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelli.r.maxwell/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kelli.m.maxwell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelli-maxwell/
Website: http://www.embermarketinggroup.com/

Connect with Troy at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyricemi/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendbreakblendpodcast/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/troyricemi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-rice-11362649/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyR_Speaker
Website: troyrice.life

This podcast is to inspire you to create your future.  A future you can be proud to live in.  

On this podcast, you will learn creative practices, stories from creatives themselves, and creativity in history. 

Looking to get started with an idea?  Visit troyrice.life and join a Creativity Group, sharing your idea for thoughtful and rapid feedback to help you create your future!

Go blend, break, and blend our world, your world.  Enjoy the show!

"I don't think there is anything greater in this world than to create something that started off in your brain as a little thought then all of a sudden it's real." - Jordan Gross

Jordan is an editor for Mind Cafe and has authored several books including The Journey To Cloud Nine, Getting Comfy, and What Happens in Tomorrow World.

Jordan is a 2x TEDx speaker and has a creative platform called Imagitiveation which combines imagination, interpretation, creativity, and implementation to help people think differently and make daring change in their lives.

In this episode, we dive into

- Creativity as a means to providing freedom
- Should everyone write a book?
- Imagitiveation (imagination + interpretation + creativity + implementation
- Where creativity starts (as a kid)?
- What stops people from creating?
- How to become a better story listener, then storyteller
- Tips for beginning your own creative journey!

We hope you enjoy the show!

Here is the link to Jordan's helpful ebook for people looking to get started with their creative world.
https://bit.ly/3je9M0M

Connect with Jordan at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordangross9/
https://jordan-gross.com/

Connect with Troy at:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/troyricemi/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendbreakblendpodcast/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/troyricemi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-rice-11362649/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TroyR_Speaker
Website: troyrice.life

This podcast is to inspire you to create your future.  A future you can be proud to live in.  

On this podcast, you will learn creative practices, stories from creatives themselves, and creativity in history. 

Looking to get started with an idea?  Visit troyrice.life and join a Creativity Group, sharing your idea for thoughtful and rapid feedback to help you create your future!

Go blend, break, and blend our world, your world.  Enjoy the show!