Chris Martin doesn’t sugarcoat what it takes to survive as a modern creative. From the highs of building a design career to the struggles of burnout, identity, and starting over, he opens up in ways you rarely hear on podcasts.

In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast- hosted by Heather Crank- we talk about:

• The human side of working in a “make it or break it” industry.
• Why leaving projects behind can be the most liberating thing you do.
• The importance of curiosity, play, and honesty in staying relevant.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or invisible in your creative journey, this episode is a must-watch.

Check it out:

• Chris' Podcast gettingworktowork.com
• Chris' Substack chrismartinwrites.substack.com

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After designing album covers for icons like the Rolling Stones, Stefan Sagmeister sensed his work growing stale. He took a radical step: shut down his studio for a year—every seven years.

In this Developing Life Podcast episode, Sagmeister explains how that sabbatical transformed his career, leading him away from commercial work and toward a new practice mixing data and art.

We unpack the risks and rewards of micro‑retirements (mini‑sabbaticals Gen Z is searching for) and why letting go of success can unlock deeper meaning.

Continue Your Journey:

• Get Stefan’s book Now Is Better and see his data‑driven art
  Explore his evolving portfolio and exhibitions → Stefan Sagmeister official site
• Connect with Stefan on Linkedin → linkedin.com/in/stefan-sagmeister

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What happens when creativity becomes a way to reimagine how we experience the world?

In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Ryan Summers — whose career spans Pacific Rim, Person of Interest, Blizzard, and Warner Brothers — opens up about his journey from chemical engineering to motion design, the lessons of resilience after being laid off, and why obsession, voice, and vision are the true moats for creatives in an age of AI and rapid change.

Together with host Heather Crank, Ryan explores:

• How to turn uncertainty into a superpower.
• Why input matters more than output for artists.
• The aversion to decision-making, and how bold choices fuel growth.
• Why curated, human-crafted experiences will always outshine trends.

This episode is about finding your voice in a world that never stops shifting.

Perfect for thoughtful creatives, lifelong learners, and anyone who believes design is more than what we see — it’s what we feel.

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Mentioned in this episode

Ryan's Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrryansummers/

Keys & Curves (Substack) – by Ryan Summers
https://www.keysandcurves.com/

School of Motion – premier motion-design training
https://www.schoolofmotion.com/

ShotDeck – cinematic HD screenshot reference library
https://shotdeck.com/

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