The Idea Fountain: Life Changing Conversations

Happy Trails for Kids is an AMAZING resource for foster kids! They’re having their 12th annual Hike-A-Thon on April 30th, 2023. Join “The Ivory, Ruby, and West Village” and hike with us…. Or find out other ways you can make a difference. There are 60,000 foster kids in California and this is one easy way to help.

Cassie Petrey has been a trusted source when it comes to social media. Whether it's business or personal social is a topic that influences so much of what we do.... and we probably don't talk about it enough. In this episode we discuss the value of social with business, creators, and best practices for mental health when it comes to social for you and your talent.

Idea Fountain Mini Episode with Jasmine of Sonocine for Breast Cancer Awareness month. After I turned 35 and was set to get my first mammogram one of my trusted health advisors suggested I check out this alternative. Jasmine has Sonocine, a zero radiation, automated breast ultrasound. This is not medical advice or an advertisement - it's just a tool and resource for more support. Here's to all of our self care and health!

Lucky Salway supports his culture and Pine Ridge Indian reservation with an incredible mural, printing press, and documentary project.

2X Grammy Nom Producer / DJ Morgan Page has created Quick Tips - It's a beautifully designed card deck with bite-sized techniques to unlock your creative potential.

S6 Ep9 Songwriting: Autumn Rowe and Happiness

The Entertainment industry can be both a magical and tricky place. A rollercoaster might be an understatement. Rules of engagement don’t really exist in music and even if they did… the business feels like it’s changing more every six months than it use to in five years. I’m always in awe of people who have patience. Songwriters go to work every day not knowing if their music will be recorded, or by who, when it will come out, or if they get paid. I can’t imagine having a “job” like that. Today we talk to Autumn Rowe about her journey as a songwriter, work with SONA, and the journey of “Happiness”. 

Don’t Freak Out!!! It’s Mercury in Retrograde.

Here’s an Idea Fountain short with one of my favorite astrological “go-tos” Mary Jo who will tell you not only how to survive the next few weeks… but THRIVE.

In Pt 1 I had the opportunity to interview Former Google Engineer Blake Lemoine who claimed that their AI, LaMDA, had become sentient. He was placed on administrative leave then let go.

When we did the interview we had the WORST Zoom connection and only were able to chat for about 15 minutes before aborting mission. I still had so many questions I emailed him… and he answered them all.

In this episode I gathered together some of my most interesting and curious friends for a little AI Theater. To start they’re going to read the transcripts from the email answers that Blake Lemoine sent on AI & Consciousness. 

Then we’ll wrap with a fireside chat discussing what it all means for the future!!

The future is being created every second and it's up to us to decide if we're going to be a part of the conversation or just trust big tech with it all. In Part 1 former Google Engineer Blake Lemoine lays the foundation for a conversation about AI and Consciousness.

Nabil Ayers is President of the Beggars Music Group, played in many successful Seattle area bands, and owned my favorite local record store Sonic Boom. Recently he released his Memoir "My Life in the Sunshine: Searching for My Father and Discovering My Family". His Father, Roy Ayers, is a jazz legend but this book gives you a chance to get to know one of my favorite people from growing up in the Seattle, Nabil.

There’s more pressure than ever for photos, reels, and content! Johanna Brinckman is a German photographer, working in LA, who specializes in the most beautiful portraits.

Whether you want to up your game as a professional photographer or strategize the best way to take and maximize a photo shoot.

"Jon Shearer has left the building" - that note was posted recently on the KGRG Alumni page signaling that the unofficial Godfather of the station had unexpectedly passed away. KGRG is Green River Community College's station about 20 miles outside Seattle and has been the start of more bands than I can remember and home to many music biz veterans. Today alumni gather to deep dive on the history, memories, and what we got from that magical broadcast trailer.

Fame Hackers has support for creators to build community and monetize their content. Izzy Bedoya recently released a "Recession Proof" course and discusses strategy in this episode.

Mostly known for music Poe is a digital pioneer and new friend to the Idea Fountain. In this episode we discuss her career journey and connection to tech and Web 3.

JammCard is a community of the world’s leading music professionals. Need Post Malone’s drummer? Taylor Swift’s keyboard player? A violinist to record strings on a single - you can do it now with the highest level of musicians in the game on the JammCard App. They ALSO are now facilitating mentoring. Elmo Lovano shares an inspiring journey from worldwide tours to being a tech founder. 

Amy B of Fruition gives a challenge to inventory and test your 6P’s. It’s a really good exercise for anyone especially creators and artists. The 6P’s are a mini life survival checklist and a lot of the time when we’re navigating a world… or an industry operating by doing things that have never been done before…. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. 

When the pandemic hit and tours stopped most creators scrambled to find revenue and direction. Georgia Maq went to work as a Covid nurse in Melbourne. More than ever - that is how she found her VOICE… on this new album, producing in the studio…. And saving lives.

Camp Cope's latest record Running with the Hurricane drops March 25th. Georgia Maq checks in with details and an incredibly inspiring story.

Growing up in the suburbs between Seattle and Olympia the music scene & DIY attitude became deeply ingrained in who I am. From putting on our own shows, to making zines, and connecting community was a way of life. In this episode we talk to a musician, music biz boss, and Riot Grrrl founder - Molly Neuman about how it all came together and how we can keep the DIY spirit alive to make a difference today.

"YING is an exciting way for our community members to share their skills with one another. Whether between friends, colleagues, or neighbors; YING helps communities by connecting them to one another". In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday we embrace community capital and a return to connection while talking to CEO & Founder of YING - Karla Ballard

New Year, New Goals, New Vision - I love mapping out my year, and setting the tone, by making a vision board. Pre-pandemic Lisa from Ilaments held a vision board workshop at my house with about 20 of my favorite people.... her expertise brought magic and inspiration. It's a simple idea but packs a big punch. What do you want to create? Start here!