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Creative Journeys Episodes

Engage with creatives and innovators as they discuss their artistic paths, challenges, and the motivations behind their work and projects.
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July 17, 2026

E424: From the Archive - How Hobbies Boost Mental Health and Creativity

Summary In this episode, Benjamin Lee and his sister Tanya DePeiza explore the importance of hobbies for mental health, creativity, and personal growth. They share insights from Walt Disney's hobbies to practical tips on how hobbies can serve as a joyful escape and a source of inspiration. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hobbies and Their Importance 02:31 Tanya's Passion for Crafting 09:41 Walt Disney's Hobbies and Their Impact 15:36 The Therapeutic Nature of Hobbies 21:59 Finding Joy in H...
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Dec. 29, 2025

E364: Tuesdays Takeaway - The Journey of Ideas: From Concept to Creation

Summary In this conversation, Benjamin Lee discusses the importance of timing, belief in oneself, and the power of ideas through the lens of Walt Disney's journey with Davy Crockett and Fess Parker's acting career. He emphasizes that great ideas may take time to develop, and that perseverance and self-belief can lead to unexpected success. The discussion also highlights the significance of collaboration and seizing opportunities when they arise. Takeaways Walt Disney's ideas often took years ...
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Dec. 23, 2025

E360: Tuesday Takeaways - How Hobbies Helped Save Walt Disney

Summary This conversation explores the life of Walt Disney, focusing on his journey in creating Disneyland, the struggles he faced, and the importance of hobbies in his life. Benjamin Lee shares insights from Richard Snow's book, highlighting how Disney's experiences shaped his creativity and resilience. The discussion emphasizes the therapeutic value of hobbies and how they can lead to personal growth and innovation. Takeaways Disneyland was inspired by Walt Disney's experiences with his dau...
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Sept. 7, 2025

E335: Drawing Marvel and DC: The Art of Brent Peeples

Summary In this episode of the I Can Do Podcast, host Benjamin Lee interviews comic book artist Brent Peeples, who shares his journey into the comic book industry, his experiences working with major publishers like Marvel and DC, and his transition into creating faith-based clothing. Brent discusses the challenges of breaking into the industry, the importance of persistence, and the creative processes involved in comic book artistry. He also emphasizes the significance of quality in faith-based ...
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July 13, 2025

E327:Navigating AI and Youtube: Insights with Mark Beall

Summary In this engaging conversation, Benjamin Lee and Mark Beall reconnect to discuss Mark's journey from a 20-year IT career to becoming a successful YouTuber and entrepreneur. They explore the evolution of content creation, the impact of AI on society and personal creativity, and the importance of audience connection in digital media. Mark shares insights on leveraging YouTube for business growth, protecting intellectual property in the age of AI, and the challenges of parenting in a tech-dr...
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Jan. 20, 2025

E276: Lessons from 3 Generations

Fathers and sons can learn a lot from stories in the Old Testament. The Old Testament provides us with stories and examples of men and women who we should replicate and/or repudiate. In this lesson, we consider three generations to see how we gain even more wisdom in our lives. Please leave me a review/rating! It will make me happy and allow others to find the show. For more content to make your life fantastic, check out www.benjaminlee.blog
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Jan. 19, 2025

E275: Solomea: Star of the Golden Age of Opera by Andy Semotiuk

Summary In this episode, Benjamin Lee interviews Andy Semotiuk, a lawyer and author, who shares the inspiring story of his great aunt, Solomea, a renowned opera singer. The conversation delves into Solomea's life, her impact on the world of opera, and the personal journey that led Andy to write a book about her. They also discuss the influence of family, the challenges of immigration, and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, providing insights into the importance of sovereignty and the human cost of...
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Sept. 2, 2024

E260: John Lumgair on Animation, Jazz Cow, Well-Being and Life

John Lumgair was one of the original founders of Quirky Motion (an ideas based video production company located in London). He has been involved in the production and direction of numerous projects from Music Videos to campaign videos, as well as a number of short film projects. He has also worked as 2D animator, compositor, matte painter and illustrator. His work has been used by Broadcasters, ThinkTanks, Record Labels, and Charities. He loves coming up with visual ideas, finding beautiful way...
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May 1, 2023

E182: Mark and Chantel Beall on how to create a successful Youtube Channel.

I had the pleasure of having Mark and Chantel Beall on my show! I've known them both for a number of years. They are doing tremendous work on their Youtube channels. One of their channels "Top Homeowner" has over 6 million views and over 28,000 subscribers. In this episode, Chantel and Mark discuss practical tips everyone can use to get started on Youtube and to become successful. They include: 1. Just getting started. 2. Know what it is you want to talk about. 3. How to schedule your videos. 4....
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March 30, 2021

Episode #66: I'm Learning How To Rap

I'm learning to how to RAP! What!!! Yeah, that's a fact. I know I can't act. But I'm learning how to RAP! Sharing this almost feels like a TRAP. But that's okay, because it's just part of the way! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support
Aug. 1, 2020

Haley Kilpatrick The Founder Of Girl Talk

Haley Kilpatrick is the founder of the national nonprofit organization, Girl Talk™. Girl Talk was founded in 2002 in Albany, GA and serves more than 75,000 girls throughout North America and beyond. The organization provides a leadership opportunity for... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/icdbenjaminlee/support