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CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE

CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE

By: Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker
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 Let’s Talk About the Real Job Skill of the Future: Creativity. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most essential skills for the future of work. As technology and life move faster than ever, how do we keep up—and stand out? One word: CREATIVITY. Creative thinking isn’t just for artists. It’s about seeing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and reimagining what’s possible. In each episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker explore how people unlock their creative thinking superpowers to tackle complex challenges, uncover unexpected paths to success, and adapt to rapid change. You’ll hear from an inspiring mix of guests: experienced designers, storytelling architects, ultramarathoners, chess club pioneers, culture shapers, tech recruiters, and more. Join our community of curious minds and discover how creative thinking can reshape your work—and your life.2025 Economics Social Sciences
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  • Gray Garmon: Playing with Creativity

    Gray Garmon: Playing with Creativity
    Sep 1 2025

    How can a board game teach the fundamentals of design thinking? Gray Garmon, founding director of UT Austin's Center for Integrated Design, joins us to explore how creativity becomes a powerful tool for solving everyday problems—and how his collaborative approach is democratizing design education.

    More about Gray:
    Gray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graygarmon/
    TWOxTWO Studio: https://www.twoxtwo.co/

    Dream Up Game: https://www.dreamupgame.com/

    Episode website: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/episodes/gray-garmon
    Learn more about the show: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/

    Follow us:
    Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/
    Michael Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlchaelbaker/
    Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamcinroy
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    39 mins
  • Skye Hilton and Troy Whittington: Creative Recovery

    Skye Hilton and Troy Whittington: Creative Recovery
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode, we meet Skye Hilton, founder and owner of New Obsession, and Troy Whittington, Creative Recovery Facilitator, who are pioneering the use of creativity as a pathway to recovery from substance use disorder. Both are artists in recovery who discovered that creativity could serve as both map and compass for navigating the uncharted territories of sobriety.

    More about Sky:
    Skye on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-hilton-6240a6bb/

    More about Troy:
    Troy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-whittington-36847b14/

    New Obsession: https://www.newobsessionatx.com/

    Episode website: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/episodes/skye-troy-creative-reovery
    Learn more about the show: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/

    Follow us:
    Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/
    Michael Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlchaelbaker/
    Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamcinroy
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    35 mins
  • Luna Malbroux and A.J. Haynes: Channeling Joy

    Luna Malbroux and A.J. Haynes: Channeling Joy
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker speak with comedian, writer,
    musician and playwright Luna Malbroux, founder of Joy Channel, and AJ Haynes,
    Creative Doula for Joy Channel and lead singer of the internationally acclaimed band,
    Seratones. Both are multidisciplinary artists and activists who use creativity to help
    organizations transform their cultures through play, connection, storytelling, and
    possibility.

    They share how their Southern Louisiana roots shaped their understanding of
    storytelling as a tool for connection and transformation, why they believe play is
    essential for organizational change, and how they define joy not as surface-level
    happiness but as accessing our full humanity. They also discuss the challenges of doing
    equity work in an increasingly hostile environment and how they're adapting their
    approach while staying true to their mission of building cultures where everyone can
    thrive.

    More about Luna:
    Luna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luna-malbroux-03062110/
    Luna's website: https://www.lunaisamerica.com/

    More about A.J.:
    A.J. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-j-haynes/
    A.J. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.j.haynes/
    A.J. and The Seratones: https://www.seratones.com/bio

    Joy Channel: https://www.joychannel.org/

    Episode website: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/episodes/luna-malbroux-aj-haynes
     Learn more about the show: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/

    Follow us:
    Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/
    Michael Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlchaelbaker/
    Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamcinroy
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    31 mins
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