On today’s episode, we take inspiration from the February Hallmark holiday that is Valentine’s Day.  Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you’ll find the next guest and our conversation interesting. Haifa Barbari is a da...

Welcome back as we commence Season 2 of the Creative Flex podcast.  I’m proud to present the first guest of S2, Bernice Chao (Head of Integrated Creative at Zambezi).Whether it’s contributing to two art books, teaching, organizing T...

For me, the 4th of July represents sacrifice, pride, and the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.  The latest guest on The Flex is on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time competitive eaters.  Crazy Legs Conti, currently #27 in the Major Le...

On today's episode of the Flex, I have the pleasure of speaking with photographer, director, and sole owner of SuperStock Images, Stewart Cohen.  Born in Montreal, Canada he made his way to Dallas, TX where he not only makes it his home, h...

On EP 34 of the Flex, fellow Ohio State University Alum and powerhouse real estate agent Jeremy Swillinger sits down with us to talk about his journey, and the state of the Business.As more and more people get vaccinated, and with the re...

On today’s episode of the Flex, I speak with modern Renaissance man Gregg LeFevre.  He’s a sculptor, photographer, storyteller, and public artist with projects all over the world. His 3D experimental photography has been shown in museum sh...

On today’s episode of the Flex, the preeminent still-life photographer Adrian Mueller joins us for an insightful conversation.  We talk a bit of shop (eg covid “friendly” shoots, best practices), and we delve into his youth as an aspiring ...

There have been so many terrible outcomes from this pandemic; hundreds of thousands of deaths, long term illness, financial ruin.  As social/herd beings, humans need to be able to enjoy music, entertainment, and each other to thrive. ...

A huge percentage of Americans are fans of golf, and nutrition.  My next guest on the Flex has you covered on both fronts.  Payton Wardlow virtually sits down with me to discuss Birdie Bundle, his subscription box service that deliver...

On today’s episode of The Flex, we get to merge the world of mental health therapy and photography/art seamlessly.  Former producer and current psychotherapist Karen Strauss joins the show to speak about her journey from the high stress wo...

On today’s episode of the Flex, a pioneer in the world of art and photography, James Porto takes us through his journey which includes his childhood growing up in a desert community of the Aramco Oil Company in the current Saudi Arabia to party...

On today’s episode of the Flex, Marriage and Family Therapist/writer Talia Litman sits down with me to discuss her journey from the UK to NYC, and also her transition from the corporate world to couples + family therapy.One may ask why a...

In my humble opinion, Dos Equis should replace their “Most Interesting Person in the World” commercial character with my next guest.  Libby DeLana is the Co-Founder of branding/strategy firm Mechanica, former Design Director at MullenLowe,...

On today’s episode of the Flex, celebrity agent, entrepreneur, and author/speaker Darren Prince virtually sits down with us to go through his fascinating journey that includes being a seminal figure in the sports card business, fighting for his...

The phrase “the riper the berry, the sweeter the juice” applies to the next guest on the Flex.  Lovely human Gillean Mcleod started modeling in her 50’s. She’s been in ads for Boots the Chemist, Levi’s Jeans, Schwarzkopf hair products, All...

On today's episode, talented and energetic artist Scott McDermott stops by to walk us through his journey from growing up in Switzerland, to becoming a phenomenal commercial photographer/director.He details some of his amazing projects ...

In these tough, and divisive times it's great to hear serendipitous  stories of love and family.  I had the pleasure of having the author of the book "Our Subway Baby" on the Flex to  speak about how he and his boyfriend (at the ...

Wonderfully eccentric, and talented photographer Jordan Hollender joins the Flex to touch on a wide variety of topics.  The range of items discussed runs the gamut from 'what's hypnotherapy, and how can it help you open up your creative fl...

World renowned producer, and artist representative Tim Mitchell joins the Flex to talk shop in regards to the current and future state of image creation. His having artists based around the globe gives us a solid snapshot of the status of how c...

Uber talented photographer Martin Schoeller joins the Flex as we walkthrough his journey that exemplifies resilience and focus.His immigrant success story is like that of countless others: take risks and stay motivated through trials an...

The best time of year is here...football is back!!  Although it's an uncertain period with the pandemic, I'm hopeful we can get a touch of normalcy this fall.For EP 18, I'm going solo. I'll go through my 5 tips for draft prep, the ...

On today's episode, I'm thrilled to have creative maestro Erik Almas on the Flex.  We speak  about his journey as a DJ in Norway, to traveling around the globe shooting epic photography.  He talks about his assisting iconic photo...

Wisdom needs to be sought out, and harvested.  OG creative Mark Friedman shares some of his on this episode of the Flex.  As a true New Yorker, he talks through stories of his youth in the city where he even joined the ranks of the Gu...

Innovative, and determined architect turned tech entrepreneur Lori Cheek joins the flex to speak about her adventures in the rough and tumble world of tech + investorship.  She talks about her appearance on an episode of Shark Tank, her ba...

In today's episode, versatile and exceptionally talented photographer Randal Ford joins the Flex for a conversation about his path, including the influence of Richard Avedon on his photography. We discuss two shoots he just wrapped up a...