Summary

In this episode, Fe and Brandi discuss the concept of paying attention to ourselves and our health while also paying attention to the health of the planet. They share personal experiences of burnout and the unsustainable pace of the creative industry. They emphasize the need for systemic change and the importance of human sustainability in creating a more sustainable world. They also mention the ongoing survey they are conducting to gather insights and data on burnout and sustainability in the creative industry.

The conversation explores the concept of a revolution of human creativity and the need to acknowledge and address the problem of burnout in the creative industry. It emphasizes the importance of valuing human creativity and putting our own oxygen masks on before helping others. The conversation also highlights the addictive nature of fear and the need for honesty and truth in breaking the cycle of fear addiction.

The concept of Spaceship Earth is discussed, emphasizing the finite nature of resources and the need to be smart and efficient in protecting them. The main takeaway is the importance of honesty, truth, and the support of each other in creating a sustainable and thriving creative industry.

Keywords: burnout, sustainability, creative industry, human sustainability, systemic change, revolution, human creativity, burnout, valuing creativity, oxygen mask, fear addiction, honesty, truth, Spaceship Earth, finite resources, support

Takeaways:

• Paying attention to our own health and the health of the planet is essential for creating a sustainable world.
• The creative industry often operates at an unsustainable pace, leading to burnout and wasteful practices.
• There is a need for systemic change in the creative industry to promote human sustainability and reduce waste.
• The Zero Waste Creatives platform aims to address burnout and promote sustainability through conversations, insights, and data.
• The ongoing survey conducted by Fe and Brandi will provide valuable insights into burnout and sustainability in the creative industry. Acknowledge and address the problem of burnout in the creative industry.
• Value human creativity and put our own oxygen masks on before helping others.
• Break the cycle of fear addiction through honesty and truth.
• Be smart and efficient in protecting finite resources.
• Support each other in creating a sustainable and thriving creative industry.

Music by Brandi Parker; Branding by Fe Amarante; amazing astronaut images by Pexels artists RDNE Stock Project at https://www.pexels.com/collections/mars-341zou4/

In this episode, Brandi Parker and Fe Amarante discuss the concept of Zero Waste Creatives and the importance of sustainability in the creative industry. They emphasize the need for a more balanced and humane approach to creativity, highlighting the impact of burnout and the importance of taking care of oneself. They also explore the idea of Earth as a closed system and the need for sustainable practices in order to preserve our finite resources. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of creativity and the potential for positive change.

Credits:

Videos in the intro - Pixabay, Life of Pix, Kelly.

Music - "History Repeats" by Brandi "Tella" Parker

zero waste, sustainability, creativity, burnout, balance, closed system, finite resources