A fascinating conversation with Brian Meyer, co-founder of Flohom, a luxury houseboat rental experience. Starting from a challenge that he refused to accept, Brian used creative thinking, determination, and collaboration to build a business that engages his passion and shares it with others.

Follow the journey online:

• Flohom's website
• Flohom on Instagram
• Brian on Instagram

Oddity x Building Creative

A conversation with Vanessa Conde, seasoned marketing professional with over 30 years of experience. We discuss the challenges and strategies involved in selecting the right vendor partners for a company. Vanessa shares her insights on identifying strong vendors, spotting red flags, and the importance of building relationships that align with business growth goals.

Follow Vanessa Conde online:

• LinkedIn
• Insight Community Solutions.

Oddity x Building Creative

In this episode of Building Creative, host Joel Carter sits down with Lexi Appleby, a nonprofit leader and motivational content creator, to explore how creativity can be unlocked, especially in times of stress. Lexi shares her personal journey of battling breast cancer at a young age and how the experience reshaped her approach to life, creativity, and purpose. The conversation dives into practical ways to spark creativity, like leaning into joy through small actions, building relationships, and resetting through quick mental breaks. Lexi’s story serves as an inspiration for anyone feeling overwhelmed or constrained, offering actionable insights on how to tap into creativity even under pressure.

Connect with Lexie online

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

“What are we doing if we’re not at least trying new things to see if they work?”

In this episode of Building Creative, host Joel Carter sits down with Matt Wagner, a seasoned communications and marketing professional, to explore the challenges and rewards of integrating creativity within traditionally conservative industries. They discuss the importance of persistence, the role of leadership in fostering a creative culture, and practical strategies for selling innovative ideas in environments resistant to change.

“Modeling how to be loose with ideas shows people there’s no fear of a bad idea or a wrong idea.”

In this episode of Building Creative, I delve into the nuances of collaboration and team dynamics with Anthony Matrone, pastor and team leader. We explore how building relationships and creating psychological safety are critical for effective teamwork and creative problem-solving.