Behind the Brilliance

Sam Jennings is an accomplished artist and creative director whose credits include megastars like Prince and Pearl Jam. But he's so much more than his collaborations. His thoughtful approach to his work and his artistic integrity is what's led him on creative adventures that pushed boundaries and made waves. In this conversation, he connects the dots and shares the secrets of working with teams of all kinds, staying true to self as an artist, and making a living as a modern creative professional.  Behind His Brilliance: Being Inspired by Other Artists  Say hi to Sam on Twitter: @samjennings

Katrina Adams has gone from the west side of Chicago to the pinnacles of the tennis world as an athlete, executive, and commentator. Alongside her long list of accomplishments is a long list of lessons learned including how to recover from setbacks, how to perform under pressure, and why it's essential to be self-directed. In this conversation, she shares the gems that have allowed her to go from the the tennis court to the board room successfully. Behind Her Brilliance: Being Herself Say hi to Katrina on Twitter: @katadams68

Katy Milkman turns dense research into usable tactics for daily life. From saving more money to losing weight, Katy's findings and summaries in her bestselling book, How to Change, are woven into this conversation. We explore what to do when motivation wanes, when to create fresh starts for greatest effect, the best approach to building new habits, and more.  Behind Her Brilliance: Luck  Say hi to Katy on Twitter: @katy_milkman

Lisa welcomes listeners to Season 12 of the show and offers a peek at what's to come. 

Lisa recaps the episodes of Season 11 and shares key takeaways. 

Mike Maser found himself way up the corporate ladder that was leaning against the wrong wall. He knew he couldn't keep coasting so he took the leap into entrepreneurship. The journey wasn't a smooth one, but it led him to running Big Sky Health, a company using technology to build thoughtful wellness apps. During this conversation, we talked about the good, bad, and harrowing of Mike's journey. He shares hard won wisdom and perspective on re-imaging your life and work to reflect your values.  Say hi to Mike on Twitter or Instagram: @mmaser

THE SHOW Dr. Emily Anhalt is a clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, author, and the co-founder of Coa, a a "gym for the mind." On this episode, she talks with Lisa about the strategies and tactics for creating and sustaining mental wellness, how to find a great therapist, the importance of developing sound habits, and much more.  Behind Her Brilliance: A supportive community, hard work in therapy, and a deep belief that everyone is doing the best they can with what they have.  Say hi to Emily on Twitter or Instagram: @DrEmilyAnhalt -- SPONSORED BY ON DECK The On Deck Writer Fellowship is an eight-week paid program for internet writers who want to hone their craft, meet other writers, and grow an audience. The program combines weekly small-group writing workshops, tactical sessions and guest lectures, and an incredible peer community. We're hosting Drafted, a free, day-long writing & learning event, on March 22, 2021. Drafted will feature: Amazing speakers discussing developing a sustainable writing practice, finding your personal niche, growing a newsletter to thousands of subscribers, and more Interactive workshops on crafting great titles, putting together a compelling blurb for yourself, and more Plus virtual socials to meet other awesome internet writers Learn more and register at draftedworkshop.com

THE SHOW New York Times bestselling author, cartoonist, and entrepreneur Nick Seluk shares how he turned a creative passion into a thriving enterprise. From time management and personal discipline to leadership and creative choices, Nick opens up about how he built an international audience of adoring fans (including Lisa!).  Behind His Brilliance: A willingness to work to have his definition of freedom Say hi to Nick on Twitter or Instagram: @TheAwkwardYeti SPONSORED BY: On Deck Performative Speaking is an eight-week remote program for ambitious professionals who want to become powerful public speakers. The curriculum combines storytelling frameworks, pop culture and an incredible community to help you become the speaker of your dreams. Whether you’re a founder aiming to paint a compelling vision for investors, an operator looking to take on a leadership role, a creator building their audience or an executive trying to make that next step into the C-suite, ODPS will help you define your personal narrative and use it to communicate your story to the world.  Visit BeOnDeck.com to apply.

Kirk Moore is back to discuss his journey as a writer, his reflections on diversity in entertainment, what he’s learned and how he’s applied it, the importance of community for writers, why self-care is not negotiable for artists, and much more.  Say hi to Kirk on Twitter and Instagram @KirkWrites79

The author and multihyphenate sits down to recount her professional journey, what she's learned, and how mutlihyphenates can tell better stories about their work. If you've ever struggled with answering, "Tell me about yourself," you'll love this episode. Holley's candor and clarity provide a useful framework for designing a fulfilling career and telling the right story about it.  Behind Her Brilliance: God + her ancestors + her curiosity Say hi to Holley on Twitter @HolleyMurchison and Instagram @holleymmurchison