The Visionary's Journey

Finding Creativity through Meditation w/ Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon

Text us: What Vision do you want to manifest? We explore the profound connection between meditation and artistic expression with Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon.  Through his Zen Art Center he navigates the synergy between creativity and mindfulness, unveiling how they can be gateways to deeper self-understanding.Our conversation takes a celestial turn as we ponder themes of life, death, and artistic connections, inspired by the Buddhist Wheel of Life. With a touch of serendipity and humor, we recount unexpected encounters and connections within the artistic community, inspiring creative and compassionate engagement with the world.We discuss:2:20 A reason to practice Zen + a breathing exercise11:52 What is Zen? + Sebastian's Path to Art19:17 Life Paths for Individuals and Groups26:47 Getting through Writer's Block29:27 How Sebastian found Zen + started The Zen Art Center41:46 What is mind clutter? + The meaning of "Empty"46:28 Tour of The Zen Art Center + Energy of potential + Koans51:45 What are Koans? (pron. koh-ahns)57:15 Tip for Mental Hygiene1:02:02 Sebastian's New Book + How we met1:10:20 Wheel of Life Drawing Interpretation + What is the End? Read About Zen Master Sebastian Rizzon:The Zen Art CenterOther References:"NPR Ladies" SNL SkitI Heart Huckabees (Blanket Scene)"The End" The Doors(In all transparency, this description was written with the help of AI sourced from this episode's interview content.)* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get featured on TVJ by emailing us your >> Voice Memo > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise Community Vision Board

Unlock the Power of Intuition for Innovative Problem Solving

Text us: What Vision do you want to manifest? Bonus Audio for Creative Mornings Virtual Field Trip:Get Organized to Optimize Mess MakingWhat if you could transform your organizing journey from a stressful chore into an intuitive, creative experience? In this bonus segment, you'll uncover the secrets to problem solving by taking rejuvenating "intuition breaks". With insights from our holistic organizing business, Room to Transform, we share practical techniques to refresh your body and mind, making the often daunting task of organizing both manageable and rewarding.  In this special episode, you'll learn how to:nourish your brain with healthy snacks, acknowledge your emotions, and access your body's intuition to make creative decisions. Tune in to elevate your organizing process with insights that might even come to you in a dream!Related Episodes:S1 E3 - Heather Maguire Explains the Magic of Intuition42:40 Our Magical Storage UnitS2 E4 - Feng Shui Enhancements for Successful Art Studios - w/Kerri Miller19:20 Defining clutter, Staying in Creative Zone of Genius, Using Negative Space* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get featured on TVJ by emailing us your >> Voice Memo > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise Community Vision Board

Feng Shui Enhancements for Successful Art Studios - with Kerri Miller

Text us: What Vision do you want to manifest? Unlock the transformative power of Western Feng Shui with Kerri Miller,  expert in the art of energizing environments.  This episode is for Artists preparing for Open Studios, and anyone seeking to elevate your creative Zone of Genius and invite prosperity.  . We discuss: 06:03 Dynamics of 2024's  Wood Dragon energy14:17  Enhancing energy flow with a Bagua Map19:20 Defining clutter, Staying in Creative Zone of Genius, Using Negative Space33:26 Wealth's connections to other parts of the Bagua Map35:00 Welcoming Visitors, Flowing Foot Traffic, and Selling Our discussion with Kerri Miller will equip you with simple acts that can reignite your passion and refresh your perspective. Connect with Kerri Miller on Facebook and her WebsiteFreebies /  Link Tree* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get featured on TVJ by emailing us your >> Voice Memo > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise Community Vision Board

Actualizing 20 year old Visions for Creative Collaboration - with Val Bee

Text us: What Vision do you want to manifest? Ever dreamt of participating in a collaborative community of creatives? Enter Val Bee, the visionary Founder of BID Worldwide, who has embarked on a mission to build a Network where creatives come come together to connect, learn, collaborate, and feel at home. Join us as we delve into her ambitious journey and her unwavering resolve to build today's brands and tomorrow's leaders.We celebrate Val Bee's recent career highlight of producing GLD FSTVL with local band, STL GLD and the City of Boston on Boston's City Hall Plaza.  The event rekindled the spirit of 1990s live shows, showcasing local vendors and resurrecting the locale as a hub for live, inclusive, accessible performances. We dig into the layered significance of Val Bee's newly conceived multi-use space in Boston's Seaport District and her promise to support creatives in Boston and worldwide. Tune in and get inspired as Val Bee shares her thoughts on being unapologetic, exploring our unique gifts, and utilizing them to make a difference. Let Val Bee's story inspire you to take the reins, and shape your dreams into reality.@HeyValBee@BIDWorldwide@NetworkOfCreativesFor Reference:WBUR Interview with Moe PopeGLD FSTVL* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get featured on TVJ by emailing us your >> Voice Memo > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise Community Vision Board

Healing Perfectionism with Empathy - with Josh Martino and Natalie Egan

Text us: What Vision do you want to manifest? Have you ever gotten triggered and done something really embarrassing? I did... right after I hit publish on Season 1 Episode 9 - which was about embracing imperfections and rolling with intuition. When you listen to that episode, you can hear the joy in my voice about starting my new holistic space organizing business, Room to Transform. Right after I hit publish, I picked up my Choate Alumni Magazine, The Bulletin, opened to my high school class' section... and read one guy's most perfectionist  class note!  It sent me spiraling! To discuss the surprising outcome of my action, I invited  "perfectionist", Josh Martino (he/him), President of Home Team Restaurant Group,  to be my guest. I also invited our classmate, Natalie Egan (she/her), who is a Trans Woman and founder of Translator.inc, a tech company focused on teaching empathy in the workplace. Yes, it can be done! It's a new  frontier organizations can't afford to ignore.Together, we reflected on our experiences of perfectionism and empathy; and the importance of active listening. Thank YOU for listening, my visionaries!P.S. I'll leave you with a 1995 song lyric that intuitively came to me during this episode.Slip inside the eye of your mind, cause you know you might find, a better place to play. Don't Look Back in Anger, Oasis0:03  Season 2 + Room to Transform + Community Vision + Juicy Confession + Reconnections9:44  The Pressure of Perfectionism + How We Met + How We Reconnect Recently + The Perfectionist and Snarky Class Notes26:01  The Benefits of Calling Out + Learning Other People's Perspectives29:40  Prep for Compassionate Spaces + Natalie's Story + Reframing Excellence40:09  Telling Stories as a Path to Empathy + The Secret Sauce + How Translator.inc Works55:33  Identify Your Own Values with our "Got Alignment?" Journal58:26  How to Change Culture in Organizations + The Problem with Disconnecting with Employees1:08:58  Feeling Seen as Who we Want to Be + Reprogramming1:14:55  Vi* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get featured on TVJ by emailing us your >> Voice Memo > Got Alignment? Journaling Exercise Community Vision Board