{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 45: A Gifted Geyser of Artistic Expression A Conversation with Jonathan Fong","description":"Today\u2019s podcast has a fascinating guest, Jonathan Fong. From plans for kid\u2019s projects to ideas for sophisticated weddings, Jonathan just shines! Home decorating, crafting, and entertainment are not the only things he knows about, but he also has a unique gift to teach us how to master his creative visions. I love that Jonathan always dresses impeccably and adds unique touches to his ensemble. His approach proves that men\u2019s fashions can be both original and very dapper. In this conversation, you\u2019ll learn more about the innovative Jonathan Fong and his "creative approach." More in this episode What Jonathan is doing on a daily basis and how he inspires others. \u25cf Jonathan didn\u2019t really become a designer until later on in life and shares where he started out before he got to this point in his journey. \u25cf He discusses his career beginnings and the struggles he had when he experienced \u201cleft brain, right brain conflict\u201d where he was trying to be creative in a non-creative field. \u25cf Jonathan was encouraged that if he \u201chad huge creative tendencies to explore them!\u201d \u25cf How his creative exploration led him to greater opportunities such as being on HGTV, writing books, creating a business and his own show on YouTube \u25cf The value of creating your own content on YouTube and what that can lead to. How working with Disney and teaching on kid\u2019s crafts helped him gain a wider audience to infuse creativity in the lives of millions. \u25cf We discussed his exploration of infusing his creativity into his cooking as well. Who influenced Jonathan to embrace his creativity throughout his life. How his fun and playful attitude has helped people make their art more personal. Craft books on the horizon may include more Jewish Crafts and Dog and Cat Crafts. Jonathan feels that creativity is one of the most important things in this world. He says, \u201cthat for us creative folks, or for people that want to be creative, it\u2019s our duty to create because creativity is the opposite of destruction. There is so much destruction in the world and so much of the world is geared towards destruction, both physical and spiritual. However you create, whether it\u2019s through crafting or cooking or building or painting or singing - however you express yourself to create or make something - that counteracts the destruction. We can change the world by creating.\u201d Resources: Website Jonathan on Facebook Instagram Youtube: Style with A Smile Books on Amazon: Walls That Wow, Flowers That Wow, Parties That Wow CHA (The Craft & Hobby Association, now known as The Association For Creative Industries)  E-how for more on creating a fun party, cooking, crafts, and more.  Jewish Film Festival in Sacramento ","author_name":"A Creative Approach Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/acreativeapproachpodcast.com","html":"