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The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Alexis Young to explore blind ambition, making creativity your business, and the entrepreneurial journey. Alexis Young is a creative powerhouse with over a decade of experience in bringing visions to life. She is the Creative Director of Definitely Real, as well as, the lead singer in her indie-rock/alt-pop band, Blonde Diamond.
Alexis opens up about navigating her creative expression, being paid for her talent and the raw grit to sustaining creative integrity.
If you love themes of creativity, purpose, mindset, navigating ambition, entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: instagram.com/iamsummankandola
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Alexis: instagram.com/blondediamondmusic
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
Send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
The thinkspace podcast is a home for the passionately curious. I’m your host Summan Kandola & We aim to dig deep and learn as much as possible by connecting the right questions with the right people. We bring in some of the best minds from around the world, regardless of their industry, to gain wisdom and value from their stories and experiences.
In this episode, Summan sits down with Alexis Young to explore blind ambition, making creativity your business, and the entrepreneurial journey. Alexis Young is a creative powerhouse with over a decade of experience in bringing visions to life. She is the Creative Director of Definitely Real, as well as, the lead singer in her indie-rock/alt-pop band, Blonde Diamond.
Alexis opens up about navigating her creative expression, being paid for her talent and the raw grit to sustaining creative integrity.
If you love themes of creativity, purpose, mindset, navigating ambition, entrepreneurship then this podcast is for you.
If you’re ready, let’s open up and get curious.
THIS PODCAST IS PRODUCED BY SELF HIRED.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Summan: instagram.com/iamsummankandola
Self Hired: instagram.com/selfhired
Alexis: instagram.com/blondediamondmusic
SUBSCRIBE on whichever platform you’re listening on now and leave a review - you have no idea how much it helps us grow!
Send this to a friend, it’s one of the best ways to go deep with someone you love. As always if you have some thoughts, leave us a review and take the conversation to the next level by DMing me. Thanks guys, I love you and see you next time.
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