Hacks & Hobbies
I’m a father of 4 kids, beekeeper and a hobbyist, started the podcast to document my journey and in turn realized all of my potential through storytelling, which enabled me to pivot the podcast to interview others that took their passion to profit.
People listening to it are either on a journey or discovering what is possible with the technology we have at hand.
I’ve been a tech enthusiast as long as I can remember, started with cameras back in 1989, and then introduced to computers in 1992. This set my foundation to build on the experience of delving even deeper on what the computer can do.
In 1995, I graduated from high school in Saudi Arabia and moved the US for higher education only to be influenced to start working and making money.
Which led me to designing flyers for my uncle using my experience with computer software (my major in high school was computer science) I kept going deeper and securing work/job that fueled my experience.
After 20 years of UX, 30 years of Photography and camera I’ve been able to merge the two into finding solutions for my clients in building out their home studios for effortless content creation spaces.
I love this question and I wish I knew who is the actual audience because I’m not getting feedback from them. But what makes the potential audience unique is how FAST they move and the Action takers they are.
I should actually say that I AM the audience for my own podcast because I’m doing all of these interviews for myself so that I can learn from these guests and build my storytelling muscle.
My podcast has a 3 part structure and it works very similar to how my mind works.. at least that’s what I think.
1. I delve into the journey of my guests and how they landed to the place they are today, what inspired them, what enabled them to break the bounds and stand where they are.
2. I ask them to give 3 hacks for the podcast listeners so the audience can implement and take action.
3. I ask them a few questions to gauge who they are as a person and personality.
In this episode, we get to speak with Ashton Rodenhiser.
Ashton is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting.
You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices.
She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. It may appear as if she’s the silent illustrator in the room. In fact, she’s helping to break down complex concepts and notions into an easily understandable visual language, helping others retain more information while inspiring people to continue practicing her techniques in the world.
Over the years, she has brought over 2500 presentations and conversations to life either on paper or digitally. She’s now on a mission to teach students on how to use doodling and drawing as their best thinking and learning tool.
When she’s not working with clients, she’s being silly with her three young kids and husband in rural Canada.
Tune in to learn how you can harness the power of visual storytelling in your own endeavors.
Our Guest
Website – http://www.mindseyecreative.ca/
Website – http://www.sketchnote.school
Twitter – https://twitter.com/MindsEyeCCF
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ashtonmindseye/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/MindsEyeCreativeCF
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@sketchnoteschool
Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/SketchnoteSchool
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@mindseyecreative
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonrodenhiser/
Hacks to take away
Tip 1: Draw on Plain Paper: Ditch lined paper and opt for plain paper, preferably horizontal, to stimulate spatial thinking and signal a shift in the creative process.
Tip 2: Visualize Later: Don't feel pressured to create visualizations in the moment. Capture traditional notes and then translate them into visual formats afterward to reinforce learning.
Mindset Shift: Acknowledge the Beginner's Gap: Recognize that there's a gap between your current skill level and where you want to be. Understand that improvement takes time and effort, and many people give up before crossing this gap.
Exploration of New Hobbies: Embrace the opportunity to try hobbies that challenge preconceived notions, such as exploring gentle sports like surfing, to broaden horizons and break away from binary perceptions of sports and arts.
Preference for Documentaries and ”The Office”: Expresses a preference for documentaries over traditional movies and cites ”The Office” as a favorite TV show, appreciating its relatable humor and nuanced character dynamics.
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