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Erik Evans: Creativity is an Act of Rebellion

June 23, 2026

What does it take to stay creative through decades of career pivots, industry disruption, and personal reinvention?In this episode of the Brand Design Masters Podcast, Philip VanDusen sits down with designer, creative director, author, and workshop facilitator Erik Evans to explore the enduring principles of creativity in a rapidly changing world.Erik shares lessons from a career that has spanned nearly five decades and 48 jobs, including roles at Pixar, ServiceNow, Cisco, Salesforce, and num...

AI Without the Hype: with Mitali Deypurkaystha

May 11, 2026

AI is in the midst of changing the landscape of business, careers and humanity as a whole. And if you're like most creative professionals or business owners, you're probably feeling a mix of curiosity, overwhelm, and maybe even a little fear.In this episode, I sit down with certified AI consultant Mitali Deypurkaystha to cut through the noise and get practical. We talk about what’s really happening in the AI landscape, why most businesses are getting it wrong, and how you can approach AI in a...

ReDesigning Your Creative Career After 50

April 20, 2026

ReDesigning Your Creative Career After 50with Philip VanDusenIf you’re a creative professional over 50, redesigning your creative career after 50 isn’t about starting over, it’s about building resilience, relevance, and long-term leverage. In this episode, I walk you through a practical framework for career reinvention, income diversification, and staying professionally valuable in an AI-accelerated world.The Workbook Prompts:"If traditional employment became unreliable tomorrow, how else cou...