Podcasts for The Creative Mind

Presented by Le Méridien + Accidental Creative™

Le Méridien and Accidental Creative have formed a partnership to present a series of stimulating, challenging, creative podcasts. Listen now or download for later.

LM100 is a group of cultural innovators who define and enrich the guest experience at Le Méridien. The group comprises a global array of visionaries, from painters to photographers, musicians to designers, chefs to architects. In this special series of podcasts, they share their passions.

Accidental Creative helps those who must create to succeed (visual artists, musicians, writers, designers, thinkers) unlock their creativity. Learn more at accidentalcreative.com.
Kiki Allgeier
Live and Filmed Elements
Kiki Allgeier discusses the evolution of her work and why she prefers using both filmed and live elements.
(11:17)
Accidental Creative
The Artist's Inner World
Todd Henry discusses the conceptual/concrete divide in the creative process.
(6:02)
Michael Lin
Art and the Audience
Michael Lin shares his thoughts about creating with an audience in mind.
(16:11)

Podcast Library

Henri Scars Struck
Music
Silence and Patience
Henri Scars Struck discusses the role of silence and patience in his creating.
(14:15)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Rhythm and Creativity
Todd Henry discusses how to find a rhythm of rest and intensity in the creative process.
(13:30)
05/12/2008
Kiki Allgeier
Filmmaking and Theatre
Live and Filmed Elements
Kiki Allgeier discusses the evolution of her work and why she prefers using both filmed and live elements.
(11:17)
05/12/2008
Fabrice Penot
Eddie Roschi
Scent
Be Illogical
Fabrice Penot discusses the counter-cultural business practices of his company, Le Labo.
(7:40)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
The Artist's Inner World
Todd Henry discusses the conceptual/concrete divide in the creative process.
(6:02)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Victim
Todd Henry discusses how to stay proactive rather than reactive in our creating.
(12:18)
05/12/2008
Linda Grabe
Wine
Enjoying Wine
Linda Grabe discusses the simple enjoyment of great wine.
(14:21)
05/12/2008
Michael Lin
Art
Art and the Audience
Michael Lin shares his thoughts about creating with an audience in mind.
(16:11)
05/12/2008
Hisham Bharoocha
Music and art
It All Comes From A Feeling
Hisham Bharoocha discusses the moment of inspiration in the creative process.
(14:18)
05/12/2008
Henri Scars Struck
Music
Re-inventing the Experience
Henri Scars Struck discusses the re-invention of Le Meridien.
(10:34)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Dissonance
Todd Henry discusses what happens when "why" and "what" don't line up with each other. It can kill our creative drive.
(16:12)
05/12/2008
Kiki Allgeier
FIlmmaking
New Media and Art
Kiki Allgeier discusses how technology and new media are changing the film industry.
(15:55)
05/12/2008
Kiki Allgeier
Filmmaking and Theatre
Story and Film
Kiki Allgeier discusses the role that story plays in filmmaking.
(9:56)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Fear
Todd Henry discusses the number one inhibitor of personal and team creating.
(8:55)
05/12/2008
Fabrice Penot
Eddie Roschi
Innovation
Focus On Creation, Hope For Business
Fabrice Penot discusses the art of innovation.
(15:21)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Imitation
Todd Henry discusses how to nurture creative growth.
(14:01)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Unnecessary Creating
Todd Henry discusses the importance of "unnecessary" creating in our lives and work.
(11:12)
05/12/2008
Jerome Sans
Culture
Liquid Architecture
Jerome Sans discusses the genesis and evolution of his band, Liquid Architecture.
(6:57)
05/12/2008
Henri Scars Struck
Music
Objectivity In Art
Henri Scars Struck discusses the necessity of objectivity in the creative process.
(15:49)
05/12/2008
Michael Lin
Art
Artist As Cultural Participant
Michael Lin discusses the role of the artist in the fabric of culture.
(13:43)
05/12/2008
Jerome Sans
Culture
inspiration and Art
Jerome Sans shares discusses the interplay between inspiration and creating.
(10:26)
05/12/2008
Jerome Sans
Culture
Art and Commerce
Jerome Sans shares his thoughts on the interdependence of art and commerce.
(14:31)
05/12/2008
Hisham Bharoocha
Music and art
Stick To Your Guns
Hisham Bharoocha offers shares his thoughts about staying intentional in the creative process.
(14:35)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Crisis
Todd Henry discusses what happens when creatives reach a point of crisis or creative burnout.
(17:17)
05/12/2008
Kiki Allgeier
FIlmmaking
The Art Machine
Kiki Allgeier discusses the relationship between art and commerce.
(11:40)
05/12/2008
Michael Lin
Art
Slow Down
Michael Lin shares thoughts about the creative process and offers advice to fellow artists.
(12:15)
05/12/2008
Fabrice Penot
Eddie Roschi
Scent
Know What You're About, Then Say "No"
Fabrice Penot shares his thoughts on how to stay true to your creative ideals.
(12:35)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Engaging
Todd Henry shares discusses how to stay creatively engaged in each moment.]
(12:33)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Process vs. Product
Todd Henry discusses the tension that exists in creative organizations between the concrete and the conceptual.
(15:36)
05/12/2008
Linda Grabe
Wine
You Stop Asking Questions
Linda Grabe shares her thoughts on the interplay between wine and art.
(9:25)
05/12/2008
Hisham Bharoocha
Music and art
Accepting What You've Made
Hisham Bharoocha discusses the tension that all artists face - dealing with their finished work.
(13:04)
05/12/2008
Accidental Creative
Creativity
Victim
Todd Henry discusses the fundamentals of creative growth.
(8:18)
05/12/2008
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