In this episode of The Creative Life Podcast I talk with Erik Wahl, a graffiti artist, creativity speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book UNthink. Erik is a believer that creativity is not just the reserve of a chosen few; the poets, the painters, the writers. He believes that creativity is in all of us and we simply need to rediscover the keys that will unlock this creative potential.

Erik Wahl's 'Creativity Speaker' Show Notes:

  • On giving 100 creativity talks a year
  • Linear Thinking
  • Creativity, ego and identity
  • Mindful creativity
  • Success to significance
  • Graffiti art
  • Book as a business card
  • Painting live on stage
  • Keynote speakers to kick-off conference
  • Katy Perry show
  • Crafting your keynote
  • EDM 'The Drop'
  • Steve Martin
  • Idea File
  • How to access your creativity
  • Bio-hacking and creativity-hacking
  • Drugs and creativity
  • Fasting and creativity
  • Ego is the enemy of creativity

Favorite Tools: * Snapchat

Favorite Book: * The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Favorite Album: * Pearl Jam - Ten

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As a creativity expert Taylor is a frequent guest speaker at universities and international conferences. He has given keynotes and talks at Apple, Subscription Site Summit in San Francisco, the British Music Show in the UK and at several universities across Europe including University of Dundee in Scotland and University of Macerata in Italy. He is often called upon by media outlets to give his views on trends in creativity and innovation. He has been quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, Miami Herald, Columbus Dispatch, STV, Business Insider and San Jose Mercury News as well as featured on BBC TV and being the subject of a 30 minute program on his life for BBC Radio Scotland. As a host on shows about creativity and innovation he has interviewed legendary investor Maynard Webb (Yahoo.com, eBay.com & Salesforce.com board member) and New York Times best-selling writers Chris Guillebeau ($100 Startup), Rolf Potts (Vagabonding), Brand Cooper (The Lean Entrepreneur) and Ryan Holiday (Trust Me I’m Lying). James is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (FRSA).

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