In this episode, Kimi and Lou talk about their individual experiences through this pandemic + the world opening back up.Diving into the world of extro/introvert personality traits, our two fearless hosts examine what it feels like to experience a year of forced social distancing + what it feels like now that the world is repopening.They also touch upon the cultural changes that are here to stay post-COVID + how maybe some of them aren&apos;t that bad!

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The Hangry Bar: A Tale of an introvert + extrovert navigating these times

Last week, Hannah Soto, founder of Grey House Productions, and Lou Lesko talked about The Future of Virtual Production: the two distinct meanings of virtual production, what you need to know about them, and how they are going to change your future as a creative professional.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More info:Grey House Productions  (https://www.greyhouseproductions.com​)BlinkBid (https://www.blinkbid.com​)Watch the webinar here.

Virtual Production: A Conversation between Lou + Hannah Soto

Happy New Year!We took the rest of 2020 off to rest, digest and figure out how to move forward with a podcast about being creative for a living during a time when half the world is stuck at home.In this episode Lou + Kimi talk about their personal experiences with pandemic-related creative blocks, and how they've both made progress.Kimi explains how she uses the following productivity hacks to be creative rather than productive:Monday Hour 1The Pomodoro MethodTime BoundariesIn 2021  expect more tips, tricks and musings from your favorite creative duo.Oh, and make sure to check out our new website, www.chaosandcreativity.com. 

How to be a creative in a time of chaos.

In the inaugural episode of Chaos and Creativity Season 3, Lou tackles the tough (and often taboo) subject of pricing yourself as a photographer. He discusses why  there are no rules on pricing your photographic skills and how this offers a distinct opportunity to advance to your career. This is a great look at the photography industry + assigning worth to your work. A must-listen for aspiring and working photographers alike.

Understanding Your Artistic Worth: Pricing Yourself As A Photographer

On this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Lou hosts top producers Elise Connett and Philip Pavliger to unpack the production industry’s response to COVID-19 measures in the workplace. They discuss how to manage risk, keep people safe, and deal with uncharted territory. Listen in to hear how the production realm is moving forward with care for both people and projects. 

The Future of Production with Elise Connett and Philip Pavliger

On this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou discuss boredom as fuel for the creative process. They explore the different stages of boredom, as well as productivity, routine, and innovation as ways to cope with quarantine. Listen in to hear about how the last several weeks of confusion and dis-order can be the perfect storm for creativity to strike. Article on Teen Creativity and Rebellion: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/04/quarantine-creative-teenagers-genz-coronavirus-covid19-technology/

Creativity in Lockdown: 5 Steps for Creating During Quarantine

Lisa Grossman is the founder of The Connection Cure, a nomadic project that seeks to understand human connection. Three years ago, she packed up her Brooklyn apartment and set off on a cross-country road trip to destigmatize loneliness. On this episode of Chaos + Creativity, Lisa talks to Kimi about how micro moments of connection with both friends and strangers can change a person’s life. Lisa’s Connection Cure workshops offer a place for honest conversations about love, radical change, truth, and meaningful relationships.https://www.theconnectioncure.comhttps://www.theconnectioncure.com/about-lisa/

Loneliness + Belonging with Connection Cure Founder Lisa Grossman

In this episode of Chaos + Creativity, Kimi and Lou invite musician Katharine Blake to the microphone. Blake, founder of the bands Miranda Sex Garden and the Mediæval Bæbes, talks about her journey from classical musician to goth music icon to creator and arranger of film soundtracks. Her unique ethereal sound is both haunting and captivating, inspired in part by what Katharine describes as the “psychedelic vein.” She spoke to C + C from Scotland where she’s sheltering-in-place with her partner and daughters.https://katharineblake.bandcamp.comhttps://www.mediaevalbaebes.com

In Conversation with Katharine Blake of Miranda Sex Garden and Mediæval Bæbes

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou discuss how COVID-19 affects the creative industry. They cover how to adapt to the new world, where to find optimism, and the importance of the arts, especially during this time. https://www.voguebusiness.com/companies/communicating-under-covid-19-coronavirus-china-e-commerce-advertising-livestreamhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/paultalbot/2020/03/19/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-impacts-marketing-strategy/#451808964dc2https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/22/21190018/att-wifi-broadband-mobile-coronavirus-ceo-randal-stephenson-data-cap-surgehttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/technology/coronavirus-how-to-live-online.html

Silver Linings in The Time of Covid 19

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Kimi + Lou chat with Jeff Burkhart, author of Twenty Years Behind Bars, about his life as a bartender and writer. Tune in to hear Jeff&apos;s take on how to keep creativity going, the evolution of his career, and his idea of the perfect drink. Jeff&apos;s website: https://jeffburkhart.netBooks: https://jeffburkhart.net/books/ 

High Spirits - An Interview with Jeff Burkhart (The Bar Fly)

In this special mini-episode, Kimi and Lou discuss Kimi&apos;s venture into the "Minimalist Challenge" and the very real feeling of consumer burnout.If you want to learn more about this challenge visit www.theminimalists.com.

The Minimalism Minisode

In this episode, Lou interviews director of photography Jaron Presant. The two talk about the process of transforming a script into a movie, the future of cinematography, and how it feels to get "the shot."

Behind the Camera: An Interview with Jaron Presant

In this episode of Chaos and Creativity, Lou interviews Joone- formerly of Digital Playground.Listen as the two discuss the creativity behind porn, and how the evolution of the internet changed the business model forever.

Porn and Creativity- An Interview with Joone of Digital Playground

In this episode, Kimi and Lou discuss their wellness and brand new format. Listen in to hear thoughts on the Dr. Junger’s book, Clean, as well as Kimi’s strange obsession with office supplies.

The Wellness Episode

Kimi returns from her journey to Europe just as Lou leaves for his.<P>Listen to find out more about why Kimi didn&apos;t really like Iceland, what it feels like to return to your childhood home after 17 years, and more on this episode of Chaos and Creativity.

Kimi returns from her journey to Europe just as Lou leaves for his.Listen to find out more about why Kimi didn&apos;t really like Iceland, what it feels like to return to your childhood home after 17 years, and more on this episode of Chaos and Creativity.

The Great Return

Musician Kimi Recor and award winning photographer/writer Lou Lesko discuss the elations, frustrations, glam, and gloom of being a professional creative.

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