CREATIVE. KIND.

CREATIVE. KIND.

What does KINDNESS have to do with CREATIVITY? As we emerge from the pandemic era, we (creative professionals) find ourselves at a defining moment in the new age of workplace mindfulness. Will we continue to prioritize the bottom line and cut-throat competition, or will we choose to thrive together in a culture of empathy? Join award-winning marketing creative Yuhei Ogawa on CREATIVE. KIND. as we explore the transformative power of everyday kindness to forge a better future, one where success is measured not just in efficiency or competitive edge, but in the strength of our communities and the well-being of our colleagues. Kind Creative is possible. Are you ready to be part of the change?

Episodes

July 6, 2026 94 mins

WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY COST TO START OVER?

That's the question underneath Part 2 of CREATIVE. KIND.'s series on self-worth.  In Part 1, we heard what happens when the career you fought for starts quietly working against you.  Part 2 is about what comes next — the decision to change course, the terrifying stretch with no map, and the discovery that the parts of yourself you'd been hiding were the best parts all along.

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WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY MEAN TO SHOW UP FOR YOURSELF?

It's a question that sounds simple — until you're in the middle of a deadline spiral, second-guessing every creative decision you've made, or quietly wondering if you even belong in the room.

In the next two episodes of CREATIVE. KIND., host Yuhei Ogawa goes deep on one of the most personal — and most universal — struggles in the creative industry: self-worth.

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December 8, 2025 67 mins

RAISE A GLASS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY!

In this episode, host Yuhei Ogawa explores the often overlooked power of community in the creative industry.

In an industry defined by volatility, rejection, and relentless reinvention, it's the people around us who provide support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging when the work gets hard.  Whether it's finding your tribe, learning from rivals, or building spaces for voices that haven't bee...

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August 18, 2025 44 mins

What matters more for creative professionals—artistic integrity or commercial success? In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, host Yuhei Ogawa embarks on a spiritual quest to explore this timeless tension, inviting listeners into a rich conversation with creatives from diverse backgrounds who've wrestled with this very question.

Through intimate interviews and candid reflections, discover how artists, filmmaker...

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May 26, 2025 34 mins

In Part 2 of our deep dive on TRUST, host Yuhei Ogawa peels back the layers of creative partnership—where ego, empathy, and imagination collide.  From client tensions to agency alliances and the elusive bond with an audience, how do we build bridges instead of boundaries?  Featuring honest, surprising stories from leaders across the creative spectrum, this episode asks: Can trust be designed into the process itself?...

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April 28, 2025 27 mins

What role does trust play in the creative process?

Host Yuhei Ogawa dives into the often-overlooked power of interpersonal relationships in the creative industry, uncovering how genuine kindness isn't just a nice-to-have — it's the secret to building unstoppable team dynamics.

[Intro]
Conversation with Ruth Newbury (Co-founder, CREAM Studio) (3 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Power of Small Gestures"]
Dancer Ian McKenzie, Mot...

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February 17, 2025 40 mins

Why do we do what we do?  And why does it matter?

Host Yuhei Ogawa explores different passions of his creative colleagues, and find out what fuels them to continue on on their paths.

[Intro]
Voice Artist Brent Allen Hagel on how he set off on his Voice Over journey.  Creative Director Ryan Summers on the importance of "Why?" (5 min)

[Chapter 1 "The Calling"]
Producer Erica Kung and filmmaker Haneol Lee discuss ...

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January 11, 2025 34 mins

In this first episode of CREATIVE. KIND., host Yuhei Ogawa explores why kindness is at the heart of creative industry, with a help of a few friends.

[Intro]
Yuhei shares with filmmaker Michiel Thomas how the idea of the podcast come about. (6 min)

[Chapter 1]
Yuhei dives into the very meaning of kindness with dancer Ian McKenzie, creative director Quinnton Harris, and theater performer Phillip Attmore. (6 min)

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