The Creative Act

The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien

Here at the Spark File, creativity is a way of life and a way of being in the world.

In this week’s episode of The Spark File Podcast, Laura digs into Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being. A profoundly successful American record producer, Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam recordings, founder of American Recordings and former co-president of Columbia Records. He is someone who has spent his life making things—and, like us, he believes creativity is so much more than one project: it’s a whole way of being!

Join us as we discuss how to break down barriers to the act of creation, making it more attainable in aspects of our lives. We’ll hit the highlights of Rubin’s musings, and share some of our thoughts on the power of infusing your life with creative energy.

BRAVE Creatives! Your creative work is needed now more than ever.

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January 1, 2025 from 11am - 6:30pm ET

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1. Spark File Podcast Conversation (00:00:00)

2. The Creative Mindset (00:10:23)

3. Embracing Your Unique Creative Voice (00:27:49)

4. Igniting Your Creative Sparks (00:33:04)