{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ben Uyeda on Creativity, Risk &amp; Building RESET (Ep 340)","description":"In this Why Not Now? episode, Amy Jo Martin interviews award-winning architect, designer, and creative entrepreneur Ben Uyeda - on location at his breathtaking Reset Hotel, nestled on 180 acres beside Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. &amp;nbsp; Ben shares how he went from filming DIY design videos on YouTube to co-founding one of the most talked-about new eco-conscious hotels in the California High Desert. &amp;nbsp; With no traditional hospitality background, Ben used modular architecture, AI-powered marketing, and an unwavering focus on values to bring his bold vision to life, one incremental \u201cpaperclip\u201d moment at a time. &amp;nbsp; Tune in for insights on:  Designing for simplicity, sustainability, and scale The intersection of architecture, AI, and the creator economy Building physical spaces that help people reset from digital overload How creative risk-taking and resourcefulness fuel innovation Behind-the-scenes stories of building a hotel in the desert - with flash floods, tariffs, and all  &amp;nbsp; From bonsai trees and rock carving to SEO strategy and immersive travel trends, this episode is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and experiential design. &amp;nbsp; Whether you're a designer, builder, content creator, or conscious traveler, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what\u2019s possible and reconnect with nature, creativity, and your own \u201cWhy Not Now?\u201d moment. &amp;nbsp; Learn more about Ben &amp;amp; Reset: https:\/\/www.stayreset.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Get Amy Jo\u2019s newsletter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/amyjomartin.com\/newsletter Watch Amy Jo's Speaking Reel:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/amyjomartin.com\/speaking Learn more about Renegade:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.renegade.global\/ Learn more about the Renegade Accelerator:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.renegadeaccelerator.com &amp;nbsp; Follow Amy Jo\u2026 Instagram:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amyjomartin\/ X\/Twitter:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/twitter.com\/amyjomartin Facebook:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmyJoMartin\/  YouTube:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AmyJoMartinRenegade Why Not Now? Instagram:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/whynotnow\/ Buy Amy Jo\u2019s book:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/amyjomartin.com\/book Follow Renegade Global:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/renegade_global ","author_name":"Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin","author_url":"http:\/\/amyjomartin.com\/whynotnow\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37652265\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37652265"}