Create / Consume : The Search for the Ultimate Creative Process
Create / Consume : The Search for the Ultimate Creative Process
Joe Bowers
Designer Joe Bowers, in a search for the ultimate creative process, sits down with this favorite artists, designers, writers, and cult leaders and digs deep to find inspiration in the unique ways these brilliant people work, overcome creative challenges and make beautiful things.
EPISODE 9_ Amy Leverton of Denim Dudes
Join me for the LAST EPISODE OF SEASON 1 and some exciting new directions ahead! But this week I have Amy Leverton, who is a Trend Researcher/Denim Expert who consults with some of the worlds top fashion brands. We talk about how she stays ahead of the curve, and ahead of the elite design teams in fashion. We also talk about cab drivers and costco dads, and what it takes these days to publish a damned book.
Apr 9, 2019
48 min
EPISODE 8_ Vexta Talks Process and the Life-Changing Effect of Working With Banksy
The talented and mysterious street artist Vexta and I sit down for a chat while I'm visiting in Tulum Mexico. We talk the dangers of Ego, our individual preferences of possessing either gills or wings, and what it was like to work with Banksy and how that helped direct the course of her creative life. You can find her work here! https://www.vexta.com.au/
Mar 21, 2019
1 hr 14 min
Episode 7_ Malichi Davis of Fates Hand
Malichi Davis is a mysterious renaissance man, a cult leader, and the answer to the direct question “Who’s the most interesting man you’ve met?”. I went into meeting Malichi with high expectations and was not let down. We talk about knowing your role in the community, where the next American Utopia will be, and how to have your most authentic voice and not be so damn predictable.
Mar 11, 2019
1 hr 14 min
EPISODE 6_ Niko Dunk On Launching Ugly and Rich Daddy Realities of Startups
I quit my job. Niko convinces me that launching ugly isn't a bad thing. We also talk about why I'm not starting a new company right now. And what that has to do with the dangers of ignoring the Rich Daddy reality of the start up world. Hot take. Fight me.
Jan 25, 2019
59 min
EPISODE 5_ PART 2 w/Garrett Gee, Logan Ross, Andy Murch, Jimmy Rex
The long awaited part 2 of the episode with Garrett Gee and his incredible friends while shark diving in the bahamas. We talk about the power of leaping without looking, the power of giving away your millions to your ex-wife, the inspirational power of being unqualified, and how to start over.
Nov 20, 2018
55 min
EPISODE 5_ PART 1_ Garrett Gee on How He Used His Challenges to Design His Life
You really don't want to miss this. While on a boat out in the Gulf of Mexico, with some of the most interesting people ever, the conversation continually turned inspirational, challenging and thrilling. Luckily I had the presence of mind to hit the record button a couple times so I can share some of the good stuff with all you idiots. The sound is garbage, but if you're at all interested what a bunch of millionaires and professional adventurers have to say about life, it's worth a listen.
Jun 17, 2018
1 hr 12 min
EPISODE 4_ Mr. Bailey on the Creative Power of Being Both Authentic and Naive
Mr. Bailey and I talk about the importance of curation, being an authentic asshole, capturing all our genius ideas, and always staying a beginner. We also talk about brainscans for some reason.
Jun 13, 2018
1 hr 6 min
EPISODE 3_ Charlies Aweida on How to Hustle
Charles, who is as sharp as he is handsome, and I sit down to talk about using robots to make art,  Yeezus Merch, what the tech world needs to learn from the fashion world, about how we ended up as creatives with engineering leans, and how picking the right creative processes can save us from ourselves. Check out his brilliant artwork INSTA: @aweida
May 1, 2018
1 hr 15 min
Episode 2_ Henry Lefens - How to go from Designer to Business Man and Not Lose Your Soul
Joe talks to Henry Lefens, founder of Pioneer Carry: https://www.pioneercarry.com/
Feb 2, 2018
51 min