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The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #135 The Neuroscience of DJ’ing: Using The Power of Music for Social Influence, Team Leadership and Brain Health🎧 What Can a DJ Teach Us About Leadership, Creativity, and Business?Short answer: A lot more than you might think.In this energizing new episode of the Create and Grow Your Brain Capital podcast, I’m joined by the dynamic Amani Roberts—internationally renowned speaker, author, and DJ—who is on a mission to reawaken the creative spark in hospitality and music professionals around the globe.🎵 Amani shares:* How the DJ mindset—reading a room, adapting in real-time, managing energy—applies directly to business leadership* The role of nostalgia and sound in unlocki...2025-06-1845 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #134 Finding Calm with Brain Health - Julie F. SkolnickIn this compelling episode of the Create and Grow Your Brain Capital podcast, I sit down with Julie F. Rosenbaum Skolnick, M.A., J.D., Founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, LLC—a global leader in supporting and empowering the twice-exceptional (2e) community.🎧 Julie shares:Her deeply personal journey raising three 2e childrenWhy she created a strengths-based, empowering model for navigating giftedness and learning differencesHow her work has grown to serve parents, educators, and 2e adults around the worldThe inspiration behind her acclaimed book, Gifted and Distractible, and what’s next with her upcoming companion course🧠 Wit...2025-06-1130 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #133 To Be or Not To Be a Leader:The Leadership & Brain Benefits of ImprovIn this dynamic episode, Meredith joins us to discuss how to create presentations that resonate deeply with your audience. Discover her expert tips on simplifying complex ideas, leveraging storytelling to inspire action, and ensuring your message stands out—whether you're presenting on stage, in meetings, or on camera.Meridith Grundei is a dynamic public speaking coach and innovative experience architect dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs transform complex ideas into compelling, memorable presentations. Drawing from her extensive background in theater and improv, Meridith uniquely combines creativity, clarity, and authentic connection to empower clients to confidently command the st...2025-06-0431 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #132 How Singing Prevents Dementia and Builds the Brain Capital of LeadersJoin us for an uplifting conversation with Davin Youngs—singer, sound healing artist, keynote speaker, and "magician of the soul," as described by bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert. Davin passionately explores the transformational power of singing, voice, and sound, sharing insights into how these powerful tools catalyze personal and collective growth.Singer, sound healing artist and keynote speaker, Davin Youngs has been described by Eat, Pray, Love author, Elizabeth Gilbert as a "magician of the soul." Davin believes wholeheartedly in the transformational power of singing, voice and sound. He is the creator of VOXUS, an interactive keynote experience th...2025-05-281h 00
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #131 The Voice of Leadership: Building Brain Capital With Vocal AuthorityIn this riveting episode, join Justine Reiss, one of the nation’s leading vocal coaches, as she reveals why voice is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for effective leadership. Justine explains how vocal coaching empowers business leaders to communicate clearly, confidently, and authentically—essential qualities for inspiring teams, persuading clients, and influencing stakeholders.Discover how refining your voice enhances articulation, tone, and projection, enabling leaders to command attention and respect. Justine also highlights the crucial role of vocal dynamics in cultivating emotional intelligence, presence, and authority, vital for successful negotiations, impactful presentations, and leadership in today's evol...2025-05-1457 min
“Simply” Remarkable!“Simply” Remarkable! with returning guest, Genein LetfordJoin us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s returning guest, Genein Letford, M.Ed, CVP, talking about how to Build Your Brain Capital!Genein’s first book, “From Debt To Destiny: Creating Financial Freedom From the Inside Out”, connects creative thinking to financial agility and was an international bestseller in 5 finance categories. Genein believes creative thinking thrives best in an inclusive environment. She is often called ‘America’s Creative Coach’ for her work in intercultural creativity within our workforce.Genein’s clients include EPIC Impact Society...2025-05-0734 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #130 How Early Childhood Experiences Affect Brain Capital and Adult LeadershipIn this compelling episode, Dr. Wuori joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Daycare Myth, highlighting the significant disconnect between the science of early childhood development and its reflection—or lack thereof—in public policy. Dr. Wuori shares powerful insights and forward-thinking reasons for prioritizing early childhood development. It builds brain capital and cognitive reserve, which is the brains ability to withstand stress and combat cognitive decline in the face of disease. He emphasizes that early experiences profoundly shape cognitive abilities, emotional wellness, and social behaviors, setting the stage for lifelong adaptability and achievement. Additionally, early inves...2025-04-2346 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #129 How Theatre Education Matters in Building Brain CapitalArts educators and practitioners witness daily how the arts elevate students' self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and creativity. Yet, empirical evidence from scientific research has traditionally lagged behind these observations.In this insightful episode, Dr. Thalia shares findings from a nationally representative qualitative study highlighting the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits children gain from engaging in theatre classes. Drawing on developmental psychology and empirical research, she explains how theatre and playful artistic activities nurture emotional regulation, creativity, and overall well-being.Understanding these benefits is crucial for adults too. By fostering these skills early, we equip future leaders...2025-04-161h 00
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #128 Developing Brain Health at All Ages to Improve Brain CapitalDr. Culler explains that brain health is crucial because it enhances cognitive performance, boosts creativity, and improves decision-making. It supports emotional resilience, stress management, and mental clarity, vital for personal and professional success. Optimal brain health reduces the risk of cognitive decline and brain disorders, promoting longevity and quality of life. She further advocates that investing in brain health also leads to increased productivity, stronger social relationships, improved overall well-being, and greater adaptability to life's evolving challenges and opportunities. Join us to gain tips and strategies to improve your brain health today!Dr. Krystal L. Culler, is a...2025-04-091h 00
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #127 Why Brain Capital is the New Economic Boom and Essential for this Future of WorkWhat is Brain Capital, and how can it elevate your company’s bottom line and enhance employee well-being?Brain disorders cost the global economy an estimated $5 trillion annually. Yet, by scaling existing interventions, society can reclaim over 130 million years of higher-quality life.Brain Capital represents the collective value of human cognitive abilities, encompassing both brain skills—such as creativity, curiosity, adaptability, and resilience—and brain health, the optimization of brain function to achieve peak performance even in the presence of disease.In our fast-paced, innovation-driven economy, Brain Capital is essential. It fuels our ca...2025-04-0230 min
🧠 Let's Talk Brain Health!Blending Art and Science: How Creativity Fuels Brain Health with Genein Letford, M.Ed.Join us in an insightful conversation with Genein Letford, M.Ed., a national thought leader in brain health and creativity. As an award-winning businesswoman and educator, Genein delves into the concept of ‘prismatic leadership,’ intercultural creativity, and neurosomatic creativity. She shares her journey from teaching to founding Cafe Strategies, a company that empowers organizations through the arts and neuroscience. Learn how creativity impacts cognitive flexibility, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, and how integrating arts into everyday life—regardless of one's background or profession—can enrich brain function. Genein also addresses the importance of accessible arts educat...2025-03-1931 min
R.O.G. Return on Generosity217. Genein Letford - Brain Matters"Generosity is good for the brain.”
”Be intentional and ask yourself, 'When was the last time I did something for the first time?'”
“We have to intentionally put ourselves in new spaces.”
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.”
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Intercultural Creativity
02:53 The Journey of Genein Letford
05:55 Understanding Intercultural Creativity
09:01 The Importance of Cultural Awareness
11:57 Benefits of Expanding Awareness
15:00 The Role of the Brain in Creativity
18:03 Emotional Intelligence and Learning
20:57 The Arts as a Justice Issue
23:57 Lifelong Learning and Curiosity
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Beyond The Story with Sebastian RuskThe Creative Edge - Redefining Leadership Through Intercultural and Neurosomatic Strategies with Genein LetfordSend us a textIn episode 232 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Genein Letford, a passionate advocate for creativity, music, and education. Genein discusses her groundbreaking work on intercultural creativity and neurosomatic creativity, exploring how these concepts can enhance problem-solving and leadership skills across various fields.Tune in to learn about the power of conversation and connection in the digital age!TIMESTAMPS[00:02:17] Creativity through podcasting.[00:04:24] The power of music...2024-12-2027 min
“Simply” Remarkable!“Simply” Remarkable! with encore guest Genein LetfordJoin us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week’s encore guest, Genein Letford, M.Ed, CVP!When Genein was in the third grade, she was labeled a special education student because of her speech impediment; she stuttered when speaking; she is now a Global Award-winning Keynote Speaker, TED-x speaker, and Educator inspiring people worldwide! Her first book, From Debt To Destiny: Creating Financial Freedom From the Inside Out connects creative thinking to financial agility and was an international bestseller in 5 finance categories.Genein’s clients...2024-08-2836 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #126 How Toddler Wisdom Can Increase Workplace Wellbeing and CreativityTerrible twos, temper tantrums, and grocery store meltdowns are usually the first things that come to mind when people think of toddlers. But pediatric emergency medicine physician and researcher Dr. Hasan Merali has long thought toddlers are among the best people in our society and adults could do well to learn from them. These extraordinary youngsters can be impulsive, yes, but with this comes a remarkable ability to take risks and ask questions—two qualities that can help us enjoy life more. Toddlers act kindly toward strangers, are eager to work with others to solve problems, and demonstrate extraordinary de...2024-08-0752 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #125 Using the Arts for Mental Wellness, Perseverance and Defying GravityDo you need a story on how to defy gravity and find creative inspiration? Entering into the world of theatre in the middle of her high school career, Canyon High School senior Marley Garner surprised onlookers as she won gold at the Jerry Herman Awards last month at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Marley Garner, who was nominated for “Best Actor,” competed against actors from 40 schools, even having the chance to perform on stage.Marley has dealt with anxiety disorder and ADHD and felt that the arts were a way for her to better proce...2024-07-3152 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #124 A New HeadSpace for Creative Thinking in this Future of WorkWant to add more artistry and creative thinking in your life? Josh and his team created a way to usher it in.Josh founded Messier, a "Headspace for creativity" platform, to help people be their most creative selves. He came to the idea after two decades of working demanding jobs while striving to maintain a vibrant creative life. The Messier team includes some of the leading voices in creativity psychology, led by Dr. James C. Kaufman. While his day jobs have always been in renewable energy and climate, Josh is a songwriter, founder of the band Boy...2024-07-1750 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #123 Paving the Way for Creativity, Curiosity and Women in ElectronicsJackie Mattox, who is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer for Women in Electronics, believes women in tech fields need a place to connect, create, and uplift each other.Jackie has always had a heart for people, especially for women’s issues along with a dedication to personal and professional leadership development. Jackie had a vision for women rising into leadership roles in the Electronics Industry and founded Women in Electronics in 2017, which is now a thriving global non-profit organization. Jackie Mattox is the CEO and Founder of Women in Electronics, a 501C3 nonprofit, de...2024-07-1748 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #122 Looking at the Influences of Culture from All Angles: Family, Art, Language and LifeThe only thing constant is change. Nicole Andrews is a thought leader whose personal philosophy is that life is a collection of our experiences and reflected by our service to others. She focuses on the culture, DEI and the intersections of the elements needed for a successful educational and life experiences. Though her expertise is early childhood development and brain health for developing brains, her expertise can be applied to all stages of life. Genein and Nicole discuss the effects of family culture, language, the arts and experiential learning in the classroom and workroom. Nicole Andrews has...2024-06-261h 04
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #121 The Art of Discovery, Curiosity and Finding Your WayMahogany discusses the journey of fulfilling her design career and how she incorporated a growth mindset to navigate the ups and downs of high school and college life. She is a woman in the architecture field, so maintaining confidence and grit while being an example for young artists all around her has been a challenge but rewarding as well. Join us as she drops some gems on how to enjoy the art of discovery!Mahogany Angelina is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. Growing up in the lowcountry Mahogany has been an evolving artist t...2024-05-2243 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #120 Aging Creativity: Staying Curious, Creative in the Later Year of Life - Mike DoughertyWho says you need to lay down your creative pen when retirement comes? Mike Dougherty has just published his first novel in the second act of life. It is a slice of life tail that has been called heartwarming, and real. His fiction day is a gentle story written with the wisdom that comes with the gift of age. Como flats delivers that through an authentic set of characters, navigating into their twilight, years with humor, acceptance, and a healthy amount of cynicism. Mike continues to contribute and challenge his mind, even as he enjoys the elderly years.2024-05-1530 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastGenein Letford, M.Ed (@GeneinLetford) - How To Own Your Full SelfAs the 2019 LA Lakers Business Woman and the 2015 CA Charter Teacher of the Year, Genein is a national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Intercultural Creativity®, NeuroSomatic Creativity®’ and Prismatic Leadership®. She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, Inc which is a consulting, coaching and training company that trains C-Suite executives and employees to create sustainable organizational creative and inclusive strategies, based on neuroscience, while unleashing their innovative thinking for themselves and in their businesses.Her 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity® is a leading framework that encourages corporations in their diversity and inclusion...2024-05-0655 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #119 The Power of the Pause - Your Creative Hidden Superpower Kim GroshekWe know that the Power of the Pause is a creative skill but it is also a cultural competence and leadership skill. Knowing how to pause to get your executive function back online, ground yourself and assess the situation with clear observation is a key skill in this future of work. Kim, who has led many senior leaders and organizations to success, talks about this simple strategy that has profound effects. Listen in for gems to reset your focus, improve your creativity and strengthen your relationships. Just pause and listen!Kim Groshek is an...2024-03-2043 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #118 Why Being a Pineapple is the Leadership Skill of Tomorrow - Annie MeehanFor Women's History Month, we are asking the question, 'Why should you be like a pineapple?' Annie Meehan, an international speaker, eight time author and inspirational coach talks with Genein about the skills needed to thrive in an ever changing world. Thinking metaphorically is a creative skill so Annie brings in her metaphor of being a pineapple to encourage leaders, and our listeners, on how to bring their top game to the workforce. She gives insightful tips for becoming a national speaker as well. Join us for her gems of wisdom and be inspired to pineapple your way...2024-03-1356 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #117 Building a World of Imagination and Possibilities Scott Meier, CEO of BudsiesBeing able to build elements of your world is a part of being imaginative. Budsies is a company that allows children and adults to send in images or a selfie and create a 3 D plushie and bring their story to life! I talk with Scott Meier, the CEO of Budsies, about his creative adventures, social innovation methods and how he feels Budsies is a perfect way to address the emotional and mental health challenges society is facing today. Listen in for great examples of what it means to ‘create the life you want;.OUR GUE...2024-03-0649 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #116 Why You Were Born to Create - Book Launch for Anne JacobyAnne Jacoby is on a mission to cultivate creativity at work. A professional performer turned MBA and entrepreneur, Anne has been building businesses and driving positive culture change within organizations for over 20 years. She's the CEO and founder of the culture consultancy Spring Street. Her new book, Born to Create, shares how you can apply creativity to spark connection, innovation, and belonging in our new world of work.A former singer, actor, dancer, and storyteller, Anne Jacoby spent the beginning of her career in the performing arts before taking a full-time job at a...2024-02-2151 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #115 The Creative Curtain Call - The Journey of Barry Sanders, Creative Justice and the Importance of StoryEverything around you can influence your mindset and creativity. Mark McCormick is an avid observer and storyteller and his field of work ahas put him front and center of some of the most biggest influencers. During this podcast, we talked about how personal surroundings affect creativity. We also discuss his role in the book, ‘Bye Bye Barry’ about the retirement of superstar athlete Barry Sanders during his prime. One of the greatest thought leaders in the journalism field, Mark shares his perspective on story, justice and allowing people to shine bright with creative thinking.Mark...2024-02-0746 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #114 Balancing Creativity: How Corporate Teams Are Handling Imagination and Pulling Out Hidden TalentCreativity is now one of the top skills needed in the world and it is imagination that will drive that creativity. Dr. Ackerbauer discusses how creativity development will take shape in this next future of work. From balancing rocks in his free time to cultivating creative thinking in the top teams in corporate, Dr Ackerbauer shares his wisdom on how to foster this innate gift in all of us for this future of work.Michael Ackerbauer is a Business Transformation Leader for IBM Client Engineering. He partners with organizational leaders to humanize their digital...2024-01-3151 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #113 How NeuroSomatic Creativity is powered By Understanding our Brain, Mind and Body Connection - Melanie WellerNeuroSomatic Creativity® is an important component of leadership. So we invited a thought leader in Neuro-Somatic Intelligence to highlight how the body is connected with the mind and brain. She lectures and teaches on Neurotheology - How our belief systems live in our nervous systems. She unites the contemporary science of her 30 years as a healthcare provider specializing in the vagus nerve with the ancient science of how we embody the planets, stars, and the enduring stories associated with them.Melanie Weller is a neurotheologist with a lot of helping healthcare professionals and organizations i...2024-01-2429 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #112 AN New Creative Way of Improving Diversity and Inclusion - Shakil ChoudhuryTalking about diversity and inclusion has taken on an interesting spotlight in the last few months. Shakil Choudhuryis a thought leader in the space and has an interesting take on teaching inclusion as a skill. With an educational background, his approach to helping people with the skills of increasing cultural competence resonates with Intercultural Creativity. Shakil Choudhury is an award-winning educator, consultant and author with over 25 years of experience in the field of racial justice, diversity and inclusion. He coaches executive teams and has worked with thousands of leaders across sectors in Canada and the United States t...2024-01-1756 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #111 Why Emotional Intelligence is Now the Top Intelligence in the AI World - Dr. Joe PazmanyEmpathy drives so many of our decisions, especially our creative thinking. Dr. Joe discusses the importance of building empathy in leadership and why it is a critical component of Intercultural Creativity® and Prismatic Leadership. Joe Pazmany, Ed. D., CEO of Innovade Inc., Professor of Leadership Studies at Chapman UniversityTo learn more, visit:https://caffestrategies.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/genein-letford/2024-01-1036 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #110 How Men are Navigating Mental Health, Creative Health & Being Free to Express Their Emotions - Terence TillmanWe are whole beings. So in order for people to thrive, their whole selves need to be attended to. This includes our mental health, which is a top concern for the workplace. It is also a large concern for our creative health as well. Terence Tillman is a thought leader and coach in the areas of mental health, men’s emotional regulation and human development.With a charismatic presence in the world of podcasting, Terence leverages the medium to spark conversations that inspire change. Through “Conversations Of The Heart”, Terence engages listeners in meaningful dialog...2023-12-0655 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #109 Generation Z Speaks Out About the Future of Work and Generational Shifts - Katherine Menendez, Kenia Ventura & Lizbeth PazSince people are living and working longer there is a multiple generational overlap in our workforce. The way members of various generations learn, interact, respond to challenges and create changes.In this podcast episode, Genein Letford invites her former elementary students, who are now in their early 20’s, to talk about the changes in the workforce, their workforce focus and the discussion on generational leadership. They also discuss how their formative years helped shape their adult mindset on leadership, networking and taking risks.Kenia Ven...2023-11-2959 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #108 Prismatic Leadership in the Journey of Life - Tori DannerHow did self imposed mute Tori Danner, who grew up in the Middle East, turn out to be a Hollywood actress who regularly appears on television? Tori shares her dynamic story of the uncovering of hidden potential. Genein highlights the gems of her story and shows how leaders can pull out the hidden talents and gifts of their team members through highlighting how it happened in Tori’s journey. Laugh, cry, and listen in to see how you can increase your creative leadership and observational skills. Tori Danner, a grad...2023-11-221h 06
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #107 Creative Thinking in an AI World - Jennifer BittingerAI is here and we believe it can help us be more efficient, more creative and get more work done. Jennifer Bittinger shares how AI is helping industries across sectors as well as in her industry of healthcare reporting. She’s not talking about AI replacing humans but helping humans do their job better and with more efficiency so humans can do what makes us human; create, connect and contribute. With 20 years of experience in tech, media, marketing and public relations, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge, skills and leadership helping brands grow to the...2023-11-1548 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #106 Building the Narrative of a Creative FutureWho controls your narrative? Is it you? Or is it an external force? Narrative is more powerful than stats and creating your narrative is an essential part of creating your future. I sat with the brilliant Shawn Dove who published ‘I Too Am America’ and is here to talk about the importance about the brilliance of black contributors to the American story and why it is important to us all to create and share our story.Shawn Dove’s leadership mission mantra is “there is no cavalry coming to save the day in our communit...2023-11-0839 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #105 NeuroSomatic Creativity®: The Body Mind and Leadership ConnectionYour body is an instrument of thought. Top leaders understand how to connect with their body, listen to their body and control their body for optimal leadership and personal success. Today we have top thought leader and doctor in somatics, Dr. Robyn Tiger who is discussing why it is important to get reconnected to our bodies. Her work greatly aligns with CAFFE’s NeuroSomatic Creativity®’s belief that we need to better link our mind, body, brain and spirit to have the best chance for a life well lived.Robyn...2023-11-0146 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #104 The Untitled Leader: Pulling Out the Greatness in our Leaders and Upcoming LeadersWhat is proximal Leadership? You'll find out today! Emotional intelligence affects leadership and is needed for team creativity. Kristen is a thought leader in the area of ERG support, leadership and organizational strategy in healthcare and other industries. She is also a top CAFFE facilitator in Prismatic Leadership and Intercultural Creativity. Listen in for great strategies to empower your leaders and team members for internal and external success!Kristen Isaac, MPH, Founder and CEO at Project Solved and Organizational Change Management Consultant. Kristen has nearly ten years of experience i...2023-10-2549 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #103 How Early Childhood Brain Development Affect Leadership - Clare SteadHave you ever wondered where the foundations of creativity and leadership are built? It might be earlier than you thought! The foundations of all learning are built during the incredible first 1000 days of life. Finding out about the impact of these vital early days transformed today's guest, Clare Stead's career took her from working with primary-aged children to building the Oliiki app for parents and parents-to-be from conception to two. She's building the leaders of tomorrow.During our chat we'll discuss why you might want to be more focused on supporting your parents and...2023-10-0450 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #102 The Business of Music, Leadership and the Future of Work - Lisa Peterson'Music is the transformative technology of the mind," Dr. Ani PatelAs we skill and reskill our workforce for this future of work, do we really take into account the interactive methods and activities that make brains more aware and creative in business? With the work of Lisa Peterson, we do. Lisa is a music therapist and supports our advocacy here at CAFFE Strategies that claims our top Prismatic leaders are ones who use the arts and new experiences to better integrate their brains. They also use music for deeper self awareness, emotional re...2023-09-2040 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #101 How Poetry Develops the Top Leaders in a Non Linear World - Peter KahnToday's prismatic leader is a leader that understands their inner game. They are strong in self awareness, emotional regulation, meta-cognition and interoception, which is the ability to understand your body’s internal signals. Who knew that poetry was an effective way to build these skills? And it’s now proven by neuroscience!Nationally recognized poet and author, Peter Kahn is a national thought leader on using poetry to build these internal leadership skills. A founding member of the London poetry collective Malika’s Kitchen, he co-founded the London Teenage Poetry Slam and, as a Visiti...2023-09-0744 min
“Simply” Remarkable!“Simply” Remarkable! encore broadcast with Genein LetfordJoin us for our weekly Live Streaming Show, “Simply” Remarkable! with host Sue Falcone and this week's guest, Genein Letford, M.Ed., CVP, and founder of Prismatic Leadership®!Genein Letford is a driving force in student access, creative development, and financial literacy. A recent TEDx speaker, she believes every child deserves the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial and creative talents and contribute positively to the community. Her unique message intersects creative thinking development with building a culture of inclusion and belonging. She believes creative literacy is a critical skill and she is often called ‘America’s Creativit...2023-09-0636 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #100 - The Creative Potential of Our First-Gen Students with Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles Episode 100: The Creative Potential of Our First-Gen Students Dr. La’Tonya “LT” Rease Miles is an expert on the first-generation college experience. Being a first-gen college graduate and a former stop-out student herself, she is now the Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education, a company founded in 2015 to help colleges reconnect with the long-overlooked population of stopped-out students through a mix of technology and human coaches. In this episode, Genein and La’Tonya chat about the creative potential of first-get students, what the hidden curriculum is, what the strength-based approach is, and why it is beneficial to be se...2023-04-1038 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #99 - Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Power of the Creative Brain with Neuroscientist Dr. Nicole TetreaultEpisode 99: Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Power of the Creative Brain Nicole Tetreault is the author of Insight Into A Bright Mind, and today we have her discuss Neurodiversity and everything that revolves around that subject. To begin, we will learn about Nicole's path through the field of neuroscience so that we can gain a deeper comprehension of her experience and acquire some context regarding how she developed into the person she is today. For today’s episode, we will get to know how optimistic imagination works, how vital meditation is, why it is important to con...2023-02-2743 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #97 - How Intercultural Creativity® is Impacting our Climate for the Better With Susan IsraelEpisode 97: How Intercultural Creativity® is Impacting our Climate for the Better With Susan Israel Susan Israel, the founder and president of Climate Creatives, an architect, artist, social entrepreneur, and change agent, joins us in a very fascinating episode wherein we talk about what she does and how she started. What kept people from taking action? Fear and a lack of conviction that their actions are important. Susan thinks that because we're so focused on the present and the future, we're either unaware of what needs to be done or don't feel any sense of urgency. She states t...2023-02-0655 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #96 - The Neuroscience of Education: How to Empower Our Students by Teaching with the Brain in Mind with Dr. Kieran O’MahoneyEpisode 96: The Neuroscience of Education: How to Empower Our Students by Teaching with the Brain in Mind with Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney Dr. Kieran O’Mahoney, who is a neuroscientist, author and speaker, joins us in a very interesting discussion about being aware of the brain’s part in making the way for diversity, equity, and creative thinking in our classrooms. In this episode, the Genein and Dr. Kieran will discuss how he got his start in cognitive neuroscience when he saw the disconnect between teaching styles and the lack of learning. He shares about the Triune...2023-01-2455 min
The Tom Schimmer PodcastGet What You Give | Genein Letford | Personalized ExamsIn Don’t @ Me (1:30), Tom opens with a reminder that when it comes to professional learning, you get out of it what you put into it. Then, Tom is joined by Genein Letford (9:01), to discuss her book, Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:44), Tom shares an idea on how to personalize final exams. Genein on Twitter: @GeneinLetfordGenein on Instagram: @geneinletfordGenein on Facebook: Genein LetfordGenein on LinkedIn: Genein LetfordGenein's Website: www.geneinletford.comGenein's Podcast: Caffe StrategiesCaffe Stategies Website: www.caffestrategies.com NEW BOO...2022-11-2153 min
Assess THAT with Tom & Nat! (Assessment, Feedback, Grading, and Learning)Get What You Give | Genein Letford | Personalized ExamsIn Don’t @ Me (1:30), Tom opens with a reminder that when it comes to professional learning, you get out of it what you put into it. Then, Tom is joined by Genein Letford (9:01), to discuss her book, Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity. Finally, in Assessment Corner (44:44), Tom shares an idea on how to personalize final exams.
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The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #95 - How to Find the Creative Gold within Your Wellness Journey with Alicia LeytemEpisode 95 - How to Find the Creative Gold within Your Wellness Journey with Alicia Leytem Alicia Leytem joins us for a conversation on wellness and creativity! Alicia is a certified Wellness Coach, Wellbeing Consultant and a Mindfulness Expert combining her passions for healthy living, mindfulness, and authentic leadership to guide professionals in creating lasting changes for their physical, mental, and spiritual growth. She founded Alicia Leytem Wellness in 2015 and she recently published her book The S.I.X Gold Keys to Well-being: A Guide to Unlocking a Healthy and Happy Life. To support personal and...2022-08-1546 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #94 - How A STEM Career is Made Better with STEAM with Joseph JeffersonEpisode 94: How A STEM Career is Made Better with STEAM with Joseph Jefferson How do the arts help leaders navigate through a VUCA world? NASA's award-winning flight engineer, Joseph Jefferson discusses how his arts background trained him to be adaptable, observant, and emotionally aware throughout his STEM journey. He and other JPL-NASA and CalTech employees and students just finished an 'off-off Broadway' play debut, 'From the Earth to the Moon'. The process and final production provide further evidence that people exposed to the arts will have a greater edge in innovative thinking in non-arts fields...2022-08-0147 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastDiamond Mentor Moment #29 - How Words Can Physically Change the Brain - Genein Letford. M.EdWords can build or destroy and now we have the neuroscience to prove it. During this Diamond Mentor Moment, I'll bring in the work of Dr. Andew Newburg, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barret and Dr. Mark Waldman to show how words, microaggressions and negative phrasing can hurt our ability to thrive, create and connect with one another. Intercultural Creativity® and Intercultural NeuroCreativity® at its best! Enjoy! Genein Letford, Keynote Speaker, Author, Educator2022-07-2112 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #93 - Living a Creative Life of Purpose with Yetunde ShortersEpisode 93: Living a Creative Life of Purpose with Yetunde Shorters Yetunde has a calling, and it’s crystal clear - to guide women in discovering their life’s purpose so they can impact lives, brand their business, and earn profits confidently! Yetunde believes the world would be more joyful, compassionate, and kind if everyone stepped fully into their purpose. She has made it her mission to find the answer to the question, “Why is it so difficult for humans to be kind to each other - not nice, but truly kind?” A fervent globetro...2022-07-1835 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #92 - How to be an Interculturally Creative Communicator with Monique Russel Episode 92: How to Be an Interculturally Creative Communicator with Monique Russel Communication is critical and language is powerful. Language can influence the way we see ourselves, others and the creative potential of us all. Monique Russell, the Communication Coach, shares her wisdom to guide us to craft our words and melodic messages to get our message across to the masses. Come learn how to use language to improve your Intercultural Creativity®! Monique Russell is the communications expert you want on your team. She teaches women leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at...2022-07-0543 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastDiamond Mentor #28 How the Donorschoose.org Board Literally Changed My Brain - Genein Letford, M.EdHow does being on the most powerful non-profit board literally change a brain? 🧠 For our Diamond Mentor Moment, I open up and share my journey of self discovery through the participation of one of the most awesome and powerful boards in the nation, Donorschoose.org. We look at mindset, culture, neuro-mind maps and what it means to truly discover your authentic self. I’ll be bringing in statements from Dr. Lisa Fieldman Barrett and Dr. Micheal Platt, both neuroscientists who study brain plasticity within social experiences. Join me for a heartfelt conversation on the s...2022-06-3021 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #91 - Embracing Your Reluctant Inner Creative with Caroline BrookfieldFrom veterinarian to comic to creative guru, Dr. Caroline Brookfield is on the mission to make sure people are in control of their everyday creativity. She encourages people to *DANCE” which is 5 effortless habits to help YOU release your inner creative genius. Listen to this hilarious and information packed episode to learn what they are. She loves to challenge, entertain, engage and interact with audiences and this is no different. Fill your mental universe with more diamond stars to enhance your creativity! Topics Covered on this episode of The Create and Grow Podcast: ...2022-06-1347 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode 90 - Intercultural Creativity: Our Health, Our Arts and Our Freedom Ride with Dr. Peter Sterling How do you create a life that combines neuroscience with social activism? Well, our next guest Dr. Peter Sterling has written the playbook on it. From being a Freedom Rider and getting arrested for social justice to seeing the connection between discrimination and brain stress, Dr. Sterling started to see a connection between wellbeing, brain science and overall health in marginalized communities. He also shows how this affects our Intercultural Creativity®. Working in communities of color, Dr. Sterling observed high rates of strokes from hypertension and began to e...2022-06-0842 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode 89 - Cuisine, Culture and Finding Creativity Within Our Food with Mareya Ibrahim-JonesHow does being wise and creative with our food help us be more innovative in life? The ‘Fit Foodie’ Mareya Ibrahim-Jones is here to share her wisdom! Mareya Ibrahim is "The Fit Foodie" - Clean eating and food safety expert, patented inventor of Eat Cleaner and the Grow Green line of products, author of the book Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive and podcast host of Recipes for Your Best Life. Chef, holistic nutritionist, and wellness warrior. Mareya was featured on the Emmy-nominated cooking show ‘Recipe Rehab’ f...2022-05-3041 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #88 - Why Artists Are a Key To Healing Healthcare with Justus HarrisDid you know that it is possible to transform your health data into artistic expression? Justus is here to tell you how having something tangible about your body’s information helps in healing healthcare. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Justus Harris.Justus Harris is the epitome of what it means to combine disciplines to make a greater impact in the world. They are an artist, educator, and health advocate. After their Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, Justus founded MedSculp, which from 2016-2020 used the expertise of doctors, entrepreneurs, and techn...2022-05-2434 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastDiamond Mentor Momemt #27 - Why Training and PD Need Emotional Connection to be Effective‘Genein, I can’t take any more voice over powerpoints! This is having no long term effect on people’s behavior around these DEI topics!” I heard this and I knew one reason why. If facilitators aren’t tapping into people’s emotional brain, there is no strong connection to the topic. Sitting in a 60 minute lecture you are not emotionally committed to means it goes in one ear and out the other. Especially if it is a topic that can put people in a defensive mode or a ‘I’m not engaged’ mode. The ne...2022-05-1916 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #87 - Mental Health - Emotional Health and Finding the Light of Creativity with Dr. Saliha AfridiDid you know this was Mental Awareness Month? Yes! And to improve your creative thinking, you need to be mentally aware and mentally healthy. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Dr. Saliha Afridi. Dr. Saliha Afridi is a powerful thought leader in the areas of mental health, wellness, parenting and dealing with that inner critic – that voice – that influences your creative identity. She established The LightHouse Arabia, which is now one of the largest mental health centers in the UAE. Her clinical training has been as a genera...2022-05-1652 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #86 - How Your Creative Wealth Affects Your Financial Wealth with Bob DePasqualeDid you know your creative thinking ability affects your financial wealth? Did you know that your relationship with money is also affected by your cultural lenes? Bob is here to share how these concepts are connected and how to build a solid financial foundation with these connections in mind. In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Bob DePasquale. Bob is an advocate of stewardship. He has always believed in taking care of the things that he has been blessed with. It is his mission to help others in doing the...2022-05-0943 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEpisode #85 - Making a Way with Compassionate Leadership for C-Suite with Tara Jaye FrankAre you leading the way for others? If you need to know how, Tara is here to lead the way! In today’s episode of The Create and Grow Podcast, we speak with Tara Jaye Frank. Her work, fueled by a deep belief in the creative power and potential of everyone, focuses on building bridges between people, ideas, and opportunity. Before founding her culture and leadership consultancy, Frank spent twenty-one years at Hallmark Cards, where she served in multiple executive roles, including Vice President of Creative Writing and Editorial, Vice President of Business In...2022-05-0243 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastUniversity Blues: The Creative Cost of Avoiding Rejection and Failure - Diamond Mentor Moment #26 -Genein Letford, M.EdToday’s Diamond Mentor Moment uses the incident of the 2019 university college scandal to talk about the effects of “protecting” our children and team members from experiencing rejection. What is going on in the brain when rewards are just given to us and we don’t have to work for them? What does that do to our creative identity? Join me today as we dive into the university blues of removing failure from our life! Dr. Kelly Lambert's TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOJL3gjc8ak 2022-04-2913 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital Podcast#Episode 84 - The Bridge Between the Boardroom and the Stage - Theo CaesarHow does theater arts help you in business? Well Theo is here to highlight the connections! Bronx, NY native Theo Caesar began his career as a professional actor at the age of 10. From his first commercial, which was filmed in the original office of MTV in the 80s, to his first feature film role in "Police Academy 3", it was obvious that there was a positive chemistry between young Teddy Abner and the entertainment world. Theo left NYC and Acting to pursue a career in music writing, production and performing in Hampton Roads, VA. In this...2022-04-2536 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastThe Brain Science Behind Cultivating Your Intercultural Creativity® - Diamond Mentor Moment #25 - Genein Letford, M.Ed On this Diamond Mentor Moment we are going to share some tips on how to 'Curate Your Creativity' and leverage your subconscious to build a mindset of creative thinking and self encouragement. Everything matters and everything has an effect on your identity if you are not curating your own creative mindset with intention. Join us for this quick tip of Intercultural Creativity®! CAFFEstrategies.com2022-04-1107 min
The People Dividend PodcastEpisode 033: Intercultural Creativity with Genein LetfordWelcome to another episode of The Authentic Change Podcast, I am Mike Horne, your host and I am delighted to be joined today by Genein Letford. Genein is the author of Seven Gems of Intercultural Creativity: Diamond Connect Create and Innovate Across Cultural Lines. Genein Letford is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and corporate trainer on creative thinking and Intercultural Creativity™. She is the founder of CAFFE Strategies, and has inspired and led many to reconnect with their creative abilities in order to produce innovative ideas for an inclusive workspace. Her unique training intersects creative thinking development with building a...2022-02-2236 min
Fueling Creativity in EducationHow Culture Influences Student Creativity with Genein LetfordHow does culture impact a person’s ability to learn and be creative?
In this episode of the Fueling Creativity podcast, Dr. Cyndi Burnett and Dr. Matthew Worwood speak withGenein Letford, Founder and CEO of CAFFEE Strategies, a top 'intercultural creative thinking' professional development training organization that trains employees to unleash their innovative thinking and create sustainable, organizational inclusion strategies. Tune in to learn the fundamentals of cultural competence and Intercultural Creativity™ along with neuroscience-backed tips for teachers on helping kids grow their cultural competency.
As a trainer on creative thinking and In...2022-02-1540 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastEmotional Granularity: How It Affects Leadership and Your Ability To Be Creative - Diamond Mentor Moment #24 - Genein Letford, M.EdWhat is emotional granularity? 🤔 Do you feel sad? 😕 Or is your emotion more akin to upset, dejected, or despair? 😔😶😏 The ability to differentiate between the specificity of our emotions is a proven set of techniques that will enable you to defuse a situation and find positive takeaways. Emotional granularity is connected to EQ, self-regulation, and leadership. Join us during this Diamond Mentor Moment to learn how to take the first steps to clearly define your emotion of the moment and determine the best action to take. CAFFEStategies.com2022-02-1419 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastMyelinate Your Moments - Diamond Mentor Moment #23 - Genein LetfordTo know your brain is to know your mind is to know your LIFE. One thing that happens in your brain during learning is myelination. This is when the axons of the neurons become fixated together, with myelin (a fatty substance), to help the electrical impulses travel faster throughout your body. What does this mean for your Intercultural Creativity®? Since creative thinking is a skill, anything you do with repetition gets stronger. Same with cultural competence. In this Diamond Mentor Moment, I share how to incorporate this concept of myelination into your life a...2022-01-2412 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Confidence Affects Creativity and How We Show Up In the World - Neuro-Confidence Coach Alyssa Dver - Episode #81Life is a laboratory and Alyssa Dver is here to increase our tools to be confident in this lab! How does adaptability affect confidence? How is our creativity affected BY our level of confidence? What's going on in the brain that could be inhibiting our confidence progress? She shares her years of wisdom as America's Confidence Coach! Alyssa even explains the difference between confidence and courage! This is an amazing show that I am confident you will enjoy! Alyssa's Bio: Confidence crusader, neuro nerd and success equalizer, A...2022-01-0943 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow To Notice The Diamond Opportunities All Around You in 2022 - Diamond Mentor Moment #22 - Genein Letford, M.EdThis story about a man in a subway is forcing me to ask…. Are we walking past our diamonds every day? Let’s make 2022 be a year of observation and the year of seeing the best in people and in their ideas. Have a Happy New Year of Intercultural Creativity® Genein CAFFE Strategies, LLC I AM CREATIVE Book - 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity2022-01-0707 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Music Will Be An Integral Part of Our Healing Process in 2022 Within Us and Between Us - The Healing Harpist - Amy Camie, Episode # 80How does the awareness of your level of resonance help you work better with others and within yourself? Can music entrainment, sympathetic vibration and music communication help you improve in life and in business? How does music heal us? Amy, The Healing Harpist, is here to show us why we need to incorporate music and the arts in a professional arena to help us move to a higher level of thinking, being and creating. Amy Camie is a certified clinical musician, inspirational speaker, award winning recording artist, author, and co...2021-12-2852 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastThe New Job Description of 2022 and Beyond: Making Connections Between the Unconnected - Diamond Mentor Moment #21 - Genein Letford, M.EdThis will be the new skill organizations will be looking for in their new candidates. Conceptual Combination - the ability to combine and recombine items to create new ideas. One way to practice this is to make connections between non-associated items. Last week I posted What is a connection between: a) Abraham Lincoln b) The Titanic c) Jackie Robinson I posted this on all my platforms and only two people responded. I even offered a free signed book! It’s funny because research shows that only about 2% of...2021-12-1614 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastGemify Your LIfe - A Review of the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity® - Diamond Mentor Moment #20 - Genein Letford, M.EdRepetition is the key to retention. My old boss would say those words and he was right. So that is why we are reviewing the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity® in this Diamond Mentor Moment. Studies now show that technology is moving so fast, that half of the tech skills you are learning today will be obsolete in five years. But the competencies held within the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity® will never go out of style. We will always need: -A Growth Mindset -An Empathetic Mind -Observation ...2021-11-2518 min
Ei Cafe with AzeemWhat is Intercultural Creativity ® & its benefit for organizations with Genein LetfordIf I were to ask you what it takes to be effective across cultures, what comes to mind? If you are anything like me, then you have probably started to rattle off some of the classics: self-awareness, open-mindedness, curiosity, flexibility—maybe communication skills. All important. But where is creativity in this picture? And why isn’t it closer to the top of the list when it comes to what it takes to be effective when working across cultures?
Genein Letford- Chief Executive Officer at CAFFE Strategies & Host of Create & Grow Rich Podcast checked in to the café to ha...2021-10-2138 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#31. Genein Letford: On Intercultural CreativityEnjoy this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, where we learn from Genein Letford about Intercultural Creativity, among many other important and relevant topics we can all apply into our lives. As the 2019 LA Lakers Business Woman and the 2015 CA Charter Teacher of the Year, Genein is a national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, and her 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity is a leading framework that encourages corporations in their diversity and inclusion development. Genein believes creative thinking thrives best in an inclusive...2021-09-2551 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastBecome a Galactic Boundary Rider - How Our Milky Way Helps Us Increase Our Intercultural Creativity™? - Diamond Mentor Moment #19 - Genein Letford, M.EdBeing culturally competent means being able to see beyond our own culture and into the culture and experiences of those around us. Our solar system’s surprising position in the Milky Way teaches us how to be ‘galactic boundary riders’ and see beyond our own experience. Check out this Diamond Mentor moment to gain the creative ideas that are ‘out of this world’! Thanks Dr. Anna Frebel for researching the Milky Way’s interesting story. Get her book, ‘Searching for The Oldest Stars’ . Genein Letford, M.Ed Keynote Speaker, Intercultur...2021-08-2310 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastMeasuring the Milestones Within a Life of Intercultural Creativity™ - Diamond Mentor Moment #18 - Genein Letford, M.EdYou acquired the gems in the game Zelda but what about the gems in your own adult development! We monitor the developmental milestones of children but now it is just as important to monitor our own milestones as adults. Charlie Jones says, “ You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” In this Diamond Mentor Moment, I will give you some inspirational tips to consistently increase your developmental milestones and shine bright like a diamond! Enjoy! Gene...2021-08-1507 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Wearing a Dinner mat on Your Head Leads to Solving Problems in Business - Diamond Mentor Moment - Genein Letford, M.EdHow is using an item in alternative ways a foundational method of thinking for problem solving in business? Genein explains the concept of functional fixedness and how it limits the creativity and innovation within teams. Learn about functional agility, this innate skill we were all born with, which is needed to discover new solutions to old - and new - problems. Visit CAFFEstrategies.com for training in this area! Here are the research links: Immunity to functional fixedness in young children Innovation Relies on the O...2021-08-0909 min
The Unfiltered ExperienceThe Answer is Creativity | Genein Letford | The Unfiltered ExperienceGenein Letford | The Answer is Creativity | The Unfiltered Experience w/Christopher Rausch & Scott GoyetteFriday, July 16th 2021 @ 5pm (PST) / 8pm (EST) Shift your perspectives about self-limiting beliefs to harness your inner CreatorLearn specific exercises to rediscover your lost creative and adventurous ways Discover what needs to shift in the workplace to foster true creativityPlease join myself, Christopher Rausch and Scott Goyette for what will surely be a very passionate, energetic, and UNFILTERED conversation!!Our amazing guest this week is Genein Letford and she is a powerhouse of mind a...2021-07-161h 02
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastTaking Wisdom To Coffee … or to the Airport - Diamond Mentor Moment #16 - Genein Letford, M.EdCreative thinking is now the #1 skill needed in the workforce. The top indicator of a highly creative person is openness to experience but the highest indicator of a culturally competent person is openness to people with different lived experiences. Here are a few tips to increasing your creative exposure to people with powerful ideas. Also, here is my course on LinkedIn Learning called Creative Thinking For Business Leaders Enjoy! Genein Letford, M.Ed CAFFEStrategies, LLC Home of Intercultural Creativity™ The mission of CAFF...2021-07-0706 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastPTSD, Creative Trauma and Rebuilding Your Creative Identity - Diamond Mentor Moment #15 - Genein Letford, M.EdJune is a month for many celebrations but it is also PTSD Awareness Month. I am connecting this awareness to the topic of 'Creative Abuse' that so many people are dealing with in their personal lives and in their workspace. Many people hold onto an event that was so shaming in their childhood that it changed the way they thought of themselves. It changed their identity. A certain percentage of those people have those events around a creative act. These 'creativity scars' affect the way we create and interact with others. Our creativity stems from...2021-06-2909 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastA Lincoln Lesson Of Intercultural Creativity™ - Diamond Mentor Moment #14 - Genein Letford, M.EdThough he believed slavery was wrong, Abraham Lincoln did not think black people were on the same intellectual level as whites…. Until this happened… In this Diamond Mentor Moment, I speak about intercultural creativity™ from a historical perspective and I identify the driving factor of intercultural development for our 16th President that moved him ‘separatist’ thinking to petitioning the right to vote for black men. I also speak on how we can go the opposite direction and polarize ourselves away from those different from us. Our ability to connect with others from various background...2021-06-0615 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastCuriosity - The Element Needed to Thrive and Stay Alive - Diamond Mentor Moment #13 - Genein LetfordCurious George had this element but it turns out our CEO’s, employees and teachers need it too. If creativity is the driver of innovation, then curiosity is the driver of creativity. This includes Intercultural Creativity™ as well. Learn how this trait works, how to develop it and how not squash it in yourself, your team, your students and your own children. Further Research: Dr. Alison Horstmeyer on Curiosity Forbes on Curiosity By Dr. Alison Dr. Alison's Guest Podcast On Curiosity2021-05-1609 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 59 with guest Genein LetfordGenein Letford is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, and global speaker on ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is a leading voice on creating across cultural lines and she developed the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity framework for organizational success. As a TEDx speaker and top creativity trainer, she has inspired many educators and leaders to develop their creative abilities while establishing a climate of inclusion and belonging for their teams and classrooms. Pulling from her fifteen years of working with creative geniuses, her unique curriculum utilizes metaphorical strategies, heightened observation techniques, and the creative arts to reawaken intuitive thinking. She is the founder...2021-05-1246 min
Journeys to BelongingEpisode 59 with guest Genein LetfordGenein Letford is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, and global speaker on ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is a leading voice on creating across cultural lines and she developed the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity framework for organizational success. As a TEDx speaker and top creativity trainer, she has inspired many educators and leaders to develop their creative abilities while establishing a climate of inclusion and belonging for their teams and classrooms. Pulling from her fifteen years of working with creative geniuses, her unique curriculum utilizes metaphorical strategies, heightened observation techniques, and the creative arts to reawaken intuitive thinking. She is the founder and Chi...2021-05-1246 min
The KORE Women PodcastThe journey of a strategist, thought leader, creative, teacher, speaker, author, and creator of the concept "Intercultural Creativity" - Genein LetfordThis week on The KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson has the opportunity to talk with Genein Letford. Genein is a 2019 LA Lakers Business Women, 2015 CA Charter Teacher of the Year, national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE ‘InterCreative’ Strategies, LLC. Her 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity is a leading framework that encourages corporations with their diversity and inclusion development, while developing critical cognitive tools for creative thinking.
Genein is also the author of "From Debt To Destiny: Creating Financial Freedom From the Inside Out" and "1...2021-05-1134 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHidden in Plain Sight - The Power of Observation in this New Era - Diamond Mentor Moments #12 - Genein LetfordJust because you can see, hear, taste, and smell doesn’t mean you are observing to your fullest potential. The main way to create is to combine the data you are experiencing, or have experienced, in new ways. If your observational skills are below par, you are missing a great deal of opportunity for connecting the unconnected and producing innovative ideas. Intercultural competence requires strong observational skills as well. Do you truly see your coworker or friend? Can you take in the data in order to have empathy? In order to lead well? It starts wi...2021-04-1809 min
The Red Bra Project PodcastDiscover What NOW Is the Most Important Skill in Business and Why with Genein LetfordJoin us as we put our hands together and welcome our Red Bra Project guest, award-winning Keynote Speaker, best- selling author, corporate trainer and founder of Caffe Strategies, Genein Letford!
We were so honored to have this conversation with Genein diving into what is NOW considered the MOST important skill in business...Intercultural Creativity (World Economic Forum).
Genein is passionate about reviving people's creative thinking which in turn allows them to create inclusive cultures that promote creative and innovative ideas. Creativity...2021-04-0742 min
The Success Finder Podcast081: Genein Letford | Intercultural Creativity: How to Connect, Create, and Innovate Across Cultural LinesWelcome back to the Mastermind Effect! Today we have the Founder of CAFFE Strategies, “America’s Creative Coach”, Genein Letford. In this episode, Genein explains how you can connect the diamonds around you to create new experiences. She lets us know how your creative health affects your financial wealth, and she walks us through what it means to have intercultural creativity. Check it out![00:01 – 02:36] Opening SegmentI introduce our guest, Genein LetfordI briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episodeConnect with our guest. See links below.[02:37 – 24:00] Genein’s learning journey and Mastermi...2021-03-2946 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Creativity Rises and Falls on Leadership - Diamond Mentor Moments #11 - Genein LetfordDo you want more creative teams? No matter your answer, we NEED more creative teams! We then need to invest in leadership training and psychologically safe cultures. Studies show that bad leadership can erode the creative potential of your team members and evaporate any type of innovation. In this Diamond Mentor Moment we discuss the four zones - Apathy, Comfort, Anxiety and Learning Zones, that leaders create depending on their leadership style. In order for team members to develop their intercultural creative skills to produce innovative solutions, their leaders must have these leadership skills to...2021-03-2612 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastDiversity Diamonds: Empowering Your Employees to Uniquely Create with Passion and Purpose - Diamond Mentor Moment #10 - Genein Letford2020 pushed conformity out the door. Celebrating the uniqueness of your employees is now your organization’s superpower. We are introducing the ‘Diversity Diamond’ has a metaphorical visual to make highlight the different demographic and cognitive diversity we all have. For this new era, we need to utilize our various talents and viewpoints to find today’s solutions. CAFFE Strategies, LLC equips organizations with strategies to build creative cultures that highlight the diamond facets of team members for individual and corporate success. CAFFEstrategies.com 2021-03-1905 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastCan Being a Leader Lower Your Creative Thinking? - Diamond Mentor Moment #7We love to invest in leadership training but did you know that being in a position of leadership can actually lower your creative thinking ability? Sharing discoveries from neuroscience and creativity research, Genein explains how creative thinking and curiosity can decrease if leaders don’t take initiative to development this particular skill to improve their creativity and ability to innovate. CAFFEstrategies.com Links to references: The Leaders Brain https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Brain-Leadership-Innovation-Neuroscience/dp/1613630999 Lead With Imagination https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Imagination-Brian-Paradis/dp/19486771482021-02-2607 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastWhy Are Some People More Creative Than Others? A Diamond Mentor Monemt #5 - Genein LetfordAre you living in the intersection of fields, disciplines and cultures? If not, you should be - especially if you want to grow in creative thinking! Today I’m sharing about the Medici Effect which explains that creativity lives at the intersection of fields, disciplines and cultures and is affect by your association barriers. This is aligned with our ‘Intercultural Creativity™’ framework which trains employees on developing their intercultural competency and creative thinking skills along side each other. In order to strengthen your creative thinking (now the #1 skill needed) be aware of the level of...2021-01-2912 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Culture Affects Observation and Your Creativity - Diamond Mentor Moment #4Did you know your ability to observe, create and innovate is affected by culture? This pertains to ethnic culture, work culture and other cultural influences you might not think are affecting the way you view and interact with the world. I'll share examples from my new book '7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity: How to Connect, Create and Innovate Across Cultural Lines' that is coming out in Spring 2021. Enjoy this learning gem! Genein CAFFEstrategies.com Images I mention in the podcast: Kentucky Fried Chicken Logo2021-01-2210 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Dismantling Biases Improves Your Creativity - Diamond Mentor Moment #3 - Genein Letford, M.Ed It is a tough time right now and intercultural competency is a critical tool to understand people who are seeing the same event but having different experiences. Our creativity is affected by how we see the world and how we see each other. Culture affects creative ability and dismantling biases is one step in the right direction to being unified and being able to connect, create and innovate together. Visit CAFFEstrategies.com for more information about our intercultural creativity training programs.2021-01-1208 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow To Rebuild Your Creativity in 2021 - Diamond Mentor Moment #2 - Genein Letford, M.Ed It's time to rebuild. 2021 is a rebuilding year for us, our nation and our world. In sports, when a team gets a new coach, there are no lofty goals. Why? It's a rebuilding year. It's a year to set the foundation and reset. It's a year to determine what is truly there.2021-01-0607 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital Podcast7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity - Diamond Mentor Moments #1 - Genein LetfordWhat is Intercultural Creativity? This will be the top training for 2021 as organizations realize that not only is creative thinking the #1 skill needed in the workforce but team members will have to create across cultural lines - virtually and in person. This ability to connect, communicate, create and innovate across cultural lines is a developmental process, called intercultural competency and many of the developmental steps parallel creative thinking development. We combine them for a holistic experience. We are a qualified administer of the Intercultural Development Assessment (IDI). Enjoy the show! 2020-12-2524 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow Personal Finance Affects Your Creativity and Life Success - Tim Ranzetta - Episode #40Tim Ranzetta knows creativity, entrepreneurship and personal finance! After starting his own dog walking business at 7 years old and having one successful exit in his entrepreneurial journey, he realized the importance of financial literacy while guest teaching at a high school. So NextGen Personal Finance was born! He and his team now runs this non-profit in order to supply free personal financial education to high school students and free professional development to teachers. He also gives timeless gems on creative thinking within entrepreneurship! August 14th is Financial Awareness Day and this...2020-08-1142 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastThe 16 Diamond Tools of Creative Thinking - Genein's Keynote Speech - FinMango Global Conference - Episode #33On May 29th, FinMango, a financial and entrepreneurship training organization, hosted a global conference with over 50 speakers from three continents. I was honored to be the opening keynote speaker. After I shared my story of paying off $100,000 worth of debt on a teacher's salary, I spoke on how our creative thinking skills affect our financial well-being. I also demystify the concept of creative thinking and lay out some of the implementable Diamond Thinking Tools that highly creative thinkers use to produce some of the most profound ideas. Money follows ideas. Opportunity follows ideas...2020-06-1218 min