Paul Propster: The Story of a Story Architect
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
Release Date: 06/02/2025
Gray Garmon: Playing with Creativity
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
How can a board game teach the fundamentals of design and creativity? Gray Garmon, founding director of UT Austin's Center for Integrated Design joins us to explore how creativity becomes a powerful tool for solving everyday problems, and how his collaborative approach is democratizing design education. More about Gray:Gray on LinkedIn: TWOxTWO Studio: Dream Up Game: Episode website: Learn more about the show: Follow us:Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: Michael Baker LinkedIn: Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn:
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Skye Hilton and Troy Whittington: Creative Recovery
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
In this episode, we meet Skye Hilton, founder and owner of New Obsession, and Troy Whittington, Creative Recovery Facilitator, who are pioneering the use of creativity as a pathway to recovery from substance use disorder. Both are artists in recovery who discovered that creativity could serve as both map and compass for navigating the uncharted territories of sobriety. More about Sky:Skye on LinkedIn: More about Troy:Troy on LinkedIn: New Obsession: Episode website: Learn more about the show: Follow us:Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: Michael Baker LinkedIn: Rebecca McInroy...
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Luna Malbroux and A.J. Haynes: Channeling Joy
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
In this episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker speak with comedian, writer, musician and playwright Luna Malbroux, founder of Joy Channel, and AJ Haynes, Creative Doula for Joy Channel and lead singer of the internationally acclaimed band, Seratones. Both are multidisciplinary artists and activists who use creativity to help organizations transform their cultures through play, connection, storytelling, and possibility. They share how their Southern Louisiana roots shaped their understanding of storytelling as a tool for connection and transformation, why they believe play is essential for...
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Paul Propster: The Story of a Story Architect
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
In this episode, we speak with Paul Propster, a strategic storyteller best known for his transformative work as Chief Story Architect at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Paul has helped teams across science, technology, and innovation bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to their work. He shares how narrative thinking, when done right, can turn complex ideas into powerful, human-centered stories that win support, inspire action, and drive change. More about Paul:Paul on LinkedIn: Episode website: Learn more about the show: Follow us:Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: Michael...
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Ed Shelton: Death Races and Monday Problems
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
Ultramarathon runner Ed Shelton talks with Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker about running over 200-mile races without a support crew, embracing discomfort, and using creativity as a survival skill. A business analyst by day and ultra-endurance athlete by passion, Ed shares how his early love of patterns, comfort with solitude, and commitment fuel his ability to adapt under extreme conditions. From hallucinations to hypothermia to blindness, Ed breaks down how staying calm, solving problems with what's available, and trusting yourself can carry you through the toughest challenges—on the trail...
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Fri Forjindam: Curiosity and Creative Courage
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
Fri Forjindam talks with hosts Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker about her journey from Cameroon to becoming a global voice in experience design and her philosophy that creativity is both a civic responsibility and an economic driver. Her story exemplifies the power of living with curiosity and developing creative courage. More about Fri Forjindam:Fri’s LinkedIn: Mycotoo: Episode website: Learn more about the show: Follow us:Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: Michael Baker LinkedIn: Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn:
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Show Trailer
CREATIVITY is the JOB of the FUTURE
As we stare into the abyss of uncertainty, how do we find direction, and guidance? What tools will help us? One word: CREATIVITY. Creative thinking is THE most essential skill in an uncertain world. In a new podcast hosted by Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker, launching May 5th, We discover why Creativity is the Job of the Future. Join Doreen and Michael for in-depth conversations with ultramarathon runners, designers, story architects, recovery coaches, and other unconventional creatives as we explore how they use creativity to tackle complex challenges, uncover unexpected paths to success,...
info_outlineIn this episode, we speak with Paul Propster, a strategic storyteller best known for his transformative work as Chief Story Architect at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Paul has helped teams across science, technology, and innovation bring clarity, emotion, and purpose to their work. He shares how narrative thinking, when done right, can turn complex ideas into powerful, human-centered stories that win support, inspire action, and drive change.
More about Paul:
Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-propster/
Episode website: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/episodes/paul-propster
Learn more about the show: https://www.cjfpodcast.com/
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Doreen Lorenzo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doreenlorenzo/
Michael Baker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlchaelbaker/
Rebecca McInroy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamcinroy