CJ EP#3 I Figured Things Out Along The Way - Lanre Ajayi

Today's episode of The Creative Juice features Mr. Lanre Ajayi — a multi-disciplinary creative artist and respected community leader in Calgary, Alberta. In this powerful first part of our two-part series, we journey into the origins of his creativity and discover how he has navigated every phase of life by learning to figure things out amid challenges. From history and milestones to boldness, setbacks, sacrifice, loss, and unwavering faith — it’s all laid bare in this raw and inspiring conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:00:13 Guest Introduction 00:01:52 If you could open the door to anywhere where would you go? 00:02:51 How did your creativity journey start? 00:06:40 Having my first solo art exhibition 00:08:06 I started making wall clocks 00:09:15 How I got one of the biggest jobs in my young art career 00:14:04 Did your drive to be creative change when you started making money? 00:16:04 Getting into university 00:16:55 Studying fine art, making money in school and sacrificing for my younger brother. 00:21:48 The art of figuring things out 00:23:57 Transition - The challenges, printing press to international travel 00:37:29 What to expect in the next part of the interview 00:38:57 How does being audacious play out in a creative's life? 00:40:30 How does playing small affect a creative? 00:42:21 How did you overcome Admiration Paralysis? 00:44:03 Starting with what you have 00:45:58 How important is it for a creative to have a system of documenting their ideas? 00:48:42 Decide to Succeed - What should this mean to a creative? ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Get the book 6 Tips to Help You Thrive As A Creative here: Soft Copy: Payhip: https://payhip.com/b/7fchV Hard Copy: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Help-You-... ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ Follow Lanre Ajayi on Instagram:   / lanreajayi1   Stay up to date with the vibe of People, Places & Events on My City Speaks to Me with lanre Ajayi:   / mycityspeakstome   Learn more about Ethnik Festivals: www.ethnikfestivals.com