Innovation Crush

"Innovation to me is... solving interesting problems in ways that haven't been thought of before." A few years ago, Maria Scileppi - a then very successful advertising executive - hit an all time low. Unsatisfied both personally and professionally, she decided to quit her job, make a friend a day for the next year, document it all, and make an art exhibit out of it. Thus began a whole new career path. Since then, she has been designing experimental project-based curricula that foster the professional and personal growth for the members of the team at 72 and Sunny, one of the most creative, creative agencies around. As founding director of 72U, Maria lives at the intersection of art, technology, culture and storytelling, tackling projects ranging from murals, music videos, short documentaries and immersive art events.

Jenny "Zenka" Carden's visions for the future have been seen all over the world. The futurist/artist combines everything from 500 year old Japanese sculpting methods to augmented reality, large scale murals, invisible paints, and more to tell startlingly accurate stories about the past and future of society. Her artwork explores the themes of how technological advances accelerate over time. Before becoming a professional artist she co-founded and lead a digital marketing company, Triple Smart, for over 7 years. Triple Smart designed creative solutions in software development, online marketing, SEO, Social Media, and website development for non-profits and environmentally focused companies. On Innovation Crush, she walks us through life work, and her life's work, crafting a beautiful picture about how we live, work, and play. See more of her work @ www.zenka.org/

Dr. Irwin Adam Eydelnant is no ordinary doctor. Part technologist, part foodie, part artist, and a scientist by trade, Irwin is in the business of next level food experiences. Using pots, pans, and beakers as his tools of the trade, the Principal and Creative/Scientific Director of Future Food Studio, has created emerging food concepts and experiences alongside the likes of Pepsi, Kraft, SBE Group, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Stella Artois and a host of others. On Innovation Crush, the Canadian good doctor breaks down everything from being raised by an immigrant mother, how fracturing his spine helped his career, where food is headed, and even what Drake means when he says "the 6." http://www.irwinadam.com

Standing 6'7" and 290 lbs and adorned in 2 out of 3 pieces of a 3-piece suit, Andrew McGregor, aka King Drew, is quite literally, a gentle giant. That is, if he's not punching you in the face or defeating the world's foremost opponents in chess. The Mighty King Drew has had recent buzz for bringing the sport of Chess Boxing to the United States. However, in many circles he's known for philanthropic work all over the world which includes teaching journalism to the world's voiceless communities, building a robot that sniffs out mines, and a bar (yes, a pick-up-chicks type of bar) where a portion of the proceeds go to local causes. On Innovation Crush, Drew holds no punches in sharing his journey, working with 10's of 1000's of people to make magic happen, passing off leadership to others, and that one time George Foreman grilled him with boxing tips. http://www.mightykingdrew.com If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com

Barnet Bain is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, teacher, podcaster, radio personality, and essentially - for all intents and purposes - the muse of all muses. His mantra, "every act is a creative act," fuels creative thinking and doing in everything from politics to entertainment to manufacturing, entrepreneurship, teaching and then some. Part science, and part fun, he has taught universities, corporations, creatives, and individuals unforgettable, methodologies for unleashing creativity in their everyday lives. On Innovation Crush, Barnet hilariously and poignantly breaks down his life journey and career path, and walks us through a few of the best bits from his new book, The Art of Doing and Being. This episode features guest host Eric Espinosa, producer of TEDxLA. http://barnetbain.com/ If you've got a car and a license, put 'em both to work for you and start earning serious, life-changing money today. Sign up to drive with Uber. Visit http://www.DriveWithUber.com

In 2015, Matt Mason was voted the 11th most creative person in business by Fast Company. The pirate radio dj turned magazine publisher turned marketer, turned BitTorrent whisperer boasts a number of claims to fame - including the only book on Amazon to become a best-seller in two simultaneous categories. He's written and produced TV series, screenplays, comic strips, apps and records, not to mention award-winning, global advertising campaigns. The last few years of his career have been dedicated to bridging the gaps between the piracy community and corporate America. On Innovation Crush, Matt gives a glimpse into his career, that time he was publicly threatened with jail time, and what the world would look like if money were no object. feat special guest co-host Eric Espinosa of TEDx LA. twitter.com/mattmason

As an organization, Humbleriot describes itself as "a collective of peaceful warriors armed with a loaded clip of authenticity and awareness, who utilize music and culture to tell stories." At its helm sits Anthony Demby, the most humble rioter of all. For the past 18 years, Anthony has been a staple in audible entertainment, working with artists ranging from Natasha Bedingfield, to Childish Gambino to ?uestlove and numerous brands like AirBnB, Vanity Fair, and Dell. To top it off, his recent experiences have included dinners with Deepak Chopra and booking the Dalai Lama as special guest. What sets Anthony apart? Part of it, as he explains is his disciplined dedication to meditation which is a key part of his internal and external successes. On this episode, Anthony gives a head nodding earful of his wisdom, experience, and industry know-how. http://www.humbleriot.com/ featuring special guest, Paula Miranda

Jenny Gottstein once loaded a toy gun with marshmallows dipped in food coloring and shot her coworker. Fortunately for her, as a professional adventure game designer, that's exactly the type of thing she gets paid to do. For years, Jenny has used the power of play to unlock creativity in the teams she works with by organizing public games around the world for groups ranging from 5 to 10,000 people. Whether internally at corporations, or publicly for random and willing participants, this Forbes 30 Under 30 play genius has a knack for understanding consumer experiences, social behavior, and risk taking. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Jenny breaks down her point of view on everything from play to failure to domestic violence.

For years, people all over the world have had their eyes and ears on the streets of Detroit, MI, USA. In the midst of all the overly promoted destruction porn, lay several gems of innovation and an overwhelming sense of excitement toward the endless possibilities that come from starting over. 2 years ago The Collaborative Group launched the first ever "Challenge Detroit," a year long initiative designed to bring 30+ innovative professionals to the city to work for local companies large and small, commit to ongoing social justice projects, document their experiences, and become ambassadors for the city. On Innovation Crush, program creators Dierdre Greengroves, and Doyle Mosher share their journey in creating and maintaining a solution to one of the world's biggest challenges... Revitalizing Detroit. Feat. special guest host, Cooper Bates. www.twitter.com/ChallengeDet www.challengedetroit.org/ Visit AudiblePodcast.com/Crush for a free audiobook.

Look at any top 100 YouTube channel list, and you're guaranteed to find Toby Turner (aka Tobuscus) somewhere in the ranking. To put that in perspective, in 2012, Wired reported that there are well over half a billion YouTube Channels in existence. In that regard, Toby has amassed fame that easily rivals any mainstream celebrity. 15+ million subscribers, over 3 billion views, a top performing crowd-funded mobile video game, roles in television and film, tons of brand endorsements and then some... and he did all on his own terms. On Innovation Crush, the 30-year-old performer slash perfectionist slash marketer slash multi-platform entrepreneur takes on a wild ride through his career and success. twitter.com/tobyturner

Dave Asprey is a former computer hacker turned biohacker turned systems thinker turned CEO turned branding & business maven turned awesome. At age 26, and worth millions of dollars, Dave was well over 300lbs and suffering from numerous conditions affecting his mental and physical health. Tired of physiological failure, he turned his hacking skills toward his own biology, thus beginning the journey of what is now known as the Bulletproof Executive; a suite of products, information, and methodologies that release unlimited potential in individuals and organizations. The Bulletproof promise? Supercharge Your Body. Upgrade Your Brain. Be Bulletproof. On this episode Dave breaks down his journey, biohacking methodologies, how he's structured his success in life and work, and the breakdowns and triumphs he's experienced along the way. www.twitter.com/bulletproofexec

Innovation Crush host, Chris Denson, breaks down 5 points of innovation; pulling anecdotes and stories from previous episodes and building takeaways for how to apply innovation principles and theory to your own Crush Culture. 1.) Curiosity & Exploration 2.) Say Yes to the Yes 3.) Diverse Perspectives 4.) Creating Happiness 5.) User Experience

On this episode of Innovation Crush, we got a chance to sit down with the power women of Nike, Def Jam, and Universal Pictures during Behind the Hustle's "Yes Ma'am" event. The conversation is a fun and dynamic ride through everything from humble beginnings, personal branding, the value of relationships, working with millenials, celebrating personal victories, work-life balance and more... plus Q & A from the live audience!

Whether on stage at a comedy club, at the helm of the LA Podfest, behind the mic on Comedy Film Nerds, directing his podcast documentary, or entertaining the troops in one of his 7(and counting) tours of the Middle East, Graham Elwood is a force to be reckoned with. Over the years, the comedian/filmmaker/entrepreneur discovered his purpose as an entertainer... to change people's lives... and do it on his own terms. On this episode, Graham talks about the power of podcasting, developing intimate connections with audiences, disrupting old Hollywood, and the future of technology.

5 years ago, Chris Redlitz walked into San Quentin prison for the first time. He came out a changed man... luckily only 3 hours later. The serial entrepreneur and technology visionary had reluctantly visited to speak to inmates about entrepreneurship, but the passion he witnessed in that room convinced him to start The Last Mile, a business and technology incubator inside San Quentin, the oldest prison in California. On Innovation Crush, Chris walks us through his passion, personal transformation, the differences between incarcerated entrepreneurs and free businessmen... oh and that one time he sailed from California to Hawaii. www.thelastmile.org www.twitter.com/tlm www.twitter.com/ChrisRedlitz