Wake Up Excited!
Wake Up Excited!
Podcast Description
Inspiring conversations with exuberant humans about how to live a creative, fulfilling, and authentic life. Hosted by enthusiasm enthusiast, Brad Frost.
We experience a brief moment of truth when we first wake up in the morning. Before the cold shower of reality, our infinite to-do lists, and macro-level woes seize our consciousness. We experience a brief moment of excitement — and this pure moment tells us something important about ourselves.
There are people out there who seem to move through life with intention, authenticity, creativity, kindness, and enthusiasm. And they do this despite the deeply inperfect world we inhabit. This podcast is an attempt to learn from these people.
Through wide-ranging conversations, Wake Up Excited explores guests' passions, interests, enthusiasms, and philosophy of life.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes such as creativity, personal growth, community engagement, and mental health. Specific episodes explore topics including the impact of social media on mental well-being, work-life balance amidst societal pressures, and the empowerment derived from creative endeavors. For example, discussions with guests like Jessica Hische and Aarron Walter highlight the significance of positivity and the relationship between personal values and financial decisions.
Inspiring conversations with exuberant humans about how to live a creative, fulfilling, and authentic life. Hosted by enthusiasm enthusiast, Brad Frost.
We experience a brief moment of truth when we first wake up in the morning. Before the cold shower of reality, our infinite to-do lists, and macro-level woes seize our consciousness. We experience a brief moment of excitement — and this pure moment tells us something important about ourselves.
There are people out there who seem to move through life with intention, authenticity, creativity, kindness, and enthusiasm. And they do this despite the deeply inperfect world we inhabit. This podcast is an attempt to learn from these people.
Through wide-ranging conversations, Wake Up Excited explores guests’ passions, interests, enthusiasms, and philosophy of life.
Marc Thiele is the organizer of the Fantastic Beyond Tellerrand Conference that happens every year in Germany. I just got back from his event in Berlin, and I really feel like Beyond Tellerrand should be on every creative person’s bucket list. The show is exceptional and balances practical knowledge with diverse creative inspiration. The curation, care craft, and effort that Marc puts into each show is so abundantly clear, and everyone has a great time as a result. Marc’s conference holds a special place in my heart because back in 2013, I introduced Atomic design to the world at Beyond Tellerrand, and Marc is one of the kindest, most authentic and sincere people I know, and it’s real privilege to call him a friend. In our conversation, Marc and I talk about the hard work behind creative projects, intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, embracing vulnerability and sincerity, continuing to cultivate joy and satisfaction, even for long running creative endeavors. The value of community and relationships, learning from failure and a whole lot more.
Topics discussed:
- (00:00) – Introduction to Wake Up Excited
- (01:28) – Support Wake Up Excited
- (02:05) – Introduction to the Conversation
- (02:13) – Marc Thiele on Event Planning and Motivation
- (04:34) – The Reality of Social Media and Authenticity
- (05:05) – Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
- (15:35) – The Joy and Challenges of Event Management
- (29:59) – Reflecting on Success and Authenticity
- (39:02) – Dealing with Self-Doubt and Finding Motivation
- (40:07) – The Power of Gratitude and Community
- (41:20) – Rebuilding Social Connections Post-COVID
- (42:10) – The Magic of Creativity and Community
- (46:38) – Curiosity and Creativity Across Mediums
- (54:08) – Maintaining Relationships in a Digital Age
- (01:02:02) – Balancing Work and Passion
- (01:07:46) – Exploring New Music and Breaking Boundaries
- (01:12:15) – Conclusion and Event Promotion
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