Conversations you wish you had with people you wish you knew. A podcast for creatives hosted by Andrew Averso and Nigel Darius. Presented by Calico Sonder.
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In this episode of Imaginary Friends, Andrew and Nigel dive deep into the creative process, exploring the highs and lows of turning ideas into reality. Reflecting on personal milestones, they share stories about resilience, overcoming failure, and finding growth in adversity. From navigating 2020βs challenges to discovering unexpected breakthroughs, this episode celebrates the importance of discipline, community, and maintaining a childlike curiosity in the pursuit of creative endeavors. We hope you enjoy the insights on creativity, collaboration, and the courage to take risks. Be sure to subscribe to Calico Sonder and Imaginary Friends for more stories like this!
Links from the conversation can be found below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginaryfriends.show // https://www.instagram.com/calicosonder
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginaryfriends.show
Timestamps:
02:03 - 2020: Hardship and Growth
03:30 - Taking Risks in Creativity
10:00 - Processing Grief Through Creativity
19:00 - The Power of Listening
29:33 - Adversity and Breakthroughs
33:07 - The Second Mountain
40:34 - Why We Work
50:04 - The Cost of a New Life
56:03 - Inspiration vs. Discipline
01:03:16 - The Amateurβs Approach
01:12:28 - Conscious Creativity
01:22:00 - Outro & Final Thoughts
Episode 002
Episode 2
Friday, August 30, 2024 β’ Duration 53:05
In episode 002, Andrew and Nigel discuss the core of friendship - how does it form? Where can it go wrong? In what ways should it be nurtured? From showing up in times of need to receiving feedback when we need to be checked, friendship is a vital part of spiritual growth, and it's discussions like this that allow us to look inward towards what makes a great friend.
Links from the conversation can be found below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginaryfriends.show
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginaryfriends.show
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ELEVATION: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kpNP5G33hYyOocxA3swa6?si=XGfyyeazTvmm7TnFm4XoHg
THE FRIENDSHIP RECESSION: https://www.americansurveycenter.org/newsletter/americas-friendship-recession-is-weakening-civic-life
CARL LUBBE: https://getmorecurious.com
THE 4 AGREEMENTS: https://www.thefouragreements.com
THE STORY BEHIND βWIBBLING RIVALRYβ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=4wlYs-oOb0c
Episode 001
Episode 1
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 β’ Duration 59:52
In episode 001, Andrew and Nigel use their personal experiences to discuss the importance of childhood trauma, navigating the evolving spiritual mind, creating meaningful things in a world of endless content, the bravery behind thinking differently, and much, much more.
Imaginary Friends - Official Trailer
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 β’ Duration 00:55
Conversations you wish you had with people you wish you knew. Imaginary Friends drops July 29.
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