Are you yearning to express something, create something, or tell a story? The creative process isn’t easy and it involves entertaining a lot of bad ideas before you get to great ones. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill sits down with Sarah Hamblin, a writer and director for The Daily Show. They explore her journey to creative innovative sketches that both are sensitive and make an impact.
Listen and learn:
- How to get past ego and get your ideas out there
- The creative process, and what blocks us from expressing ourselves fully
- The power of body language, working with others, psychological safety and feedback in creating something great
- The neuroscience of creativity
- What really happens in The Daily Show writer’s room
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