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10/02/2026

Anne Brisson – Art Thinking & Creativity

Our guest for this episode of the Creative Flow: Thinkers and Change Agents podcast is Anne Brisson, a creativity educator, professional artist, and researcher based in Montreal, Canada. She brings more than 25 years of experience in business, design, and adult education. Anne holds an MS in the Science of Creativity from the Center for Applied Imagination - Buffalo State, where Dr. Gerard Puccio served as her thesis advisor. She is now a PhD candidate at Concordia University, researching how drawing develops affective creativity skills in adult learners. When asked what her master's degree taught her, she replied in one sentence: "I learned how to explain myself to myself."

What You Can Expect From This Episode 🎧

Episode 62 explores how the arts strengthen deliberate creativity. You will hear:
• How art thinking differs from design thinking and why that difference matters for innovation
• A patient partnership story from Canada's pharmaceutical industry that began with the threat of a lawsuit
• Why affective creative skills power our cognitive thinking
• How a daily drawing practice builds the courage to act on ideas
• Why adults, not just children, deserve attention in creativity research

Highlights That Spark Reflection ✨

Anne's most striking success story comes from her corporate career. Her company asked her to lead its first partnership with an HIV patient group. At the first meeting, the group said, "We're going to sue you." Anne did not retreat. She asked why, listened with empathy, and worked with leadership to implement the changes the group requested. Ten months later, the group honored her with an award on World AIDS Day in Ottawa.

She credits that success to three affective skills Dr. Puccio defines: openness to novelty, tolerance for complexity, and tolerance for ambiguity. She developed those skills over years of drawing. Anne also draws a sharp line between two approaches. Design thinking improves solutions to a known problem, while art thinking asks whether we are solving the right problem at all.

Her central message is simple. Many people have creative ideas, but few have the courage to bring them to life. Anne believes a pen, a sheet of paper, and a daily habit can change that. To see the artwork described in this podcast, visit .

A Book Worth Your Time 📚

Anne recommends a book that shaped her thinking:
• Arts and the Creation of Mind by Elliot Eisner (2002): Eisner treats art as a form of intelligence, not mere expression. One line captures his view and Anne's practice: "The hand is not unattached to the head."

Listen and Join the Conversation 🚀

Anne offers a fresh voice worth hearing. Join hosts Anthony Billoni and Kim Marie McKernan for a conversation that will challenge how you choose problems and find the nerve to solve them. Follow and listen now on your favorite podcast platform to turn your creative flow into action.

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-flow-thinkers-and-change-agents/id1496156884?uo=4
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/73sKsNnqivsQvjgOQXvUW5

09/30/2026

7 years in business. One lesson above all others. ✨

Every entrepreneur, CEO, and nonprofit leader has something meaningful that sets them apart. The challenge? Making that difference clear enough for the right people to understand, trust, and choose you.

After 160+ engagements, I keep seeing the same problem. Exceptional organizations doing extraordinary work struggle to communicate what makes them different and the people they are best built to serve never find them.

In a time of AI-generated sameness, authenticity is your advantage. Your true brand is the one thing no one else can copy.

That is why I am so excited to facilitate the Brand Authority Accelerator at the Women’s Business Center at Canisius University. 🚀 Starting October 8, over eight sessions you will learn to stand apart, build a brand rooted in who you truly are, and walk away with skills you can use right away.

Ready to do the work? Message me or register through the Women’s Business Center website.

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09/30/2026

Tomorrow marks my 7th business anniversary, and one lesson stands out.

Every entrepreneur, CEO, and nonprofit leader has something meaningful that sets them apart. The challenge is making that difference clear enough for the right customer to understand, trust, and choose.

Across more than 160 engagements, I have seen the same problem. Exceptional organizations struggle to communicate what sets them apart. Their message sounds like everyone else's, and the people they are best built to serve never find them.

In an era of AI-generated sameness, authenticity is your advantage. Your true brand is the one thing no one else can replicate.

That is why I am thrilled to facilitate the Brand Authority Accelerator at the Women's Business Center at Canisius University. Starting October 8, over eight sessions, you will learn to stand out, build a brand founded on who you truly are, and gain practical skills you can use right away.

Ready to do the work? Message me or register on the Women's Business Center website at https://get.thewomensbusinesscenter.com/brand-authority-accelerator-546214

09/08/2026

Does your brand reflect the value your business actually delivers?

Whether you are building a new business or leading an established one, a clear brand strategy helps you build trust, attract the right clients, and drive growth.

Clear, intentional messaging is the foundation of your business, and now you can build it to connect with your customers.
We will get you started on your brand strategy with a free, one-hour Brand Strategy 101 session on September 9, from 12 to 1 PM, hosted virtually by the Women's Business Center at Canisius University.

In just one hour, we will cover three essentials.

🎯 Why your business needs a strong brand now more than ever
🔗 How your brand, pricing, and marketing work together
🚀 How to start shaping your own brand strategy today

You will leave with greater clarity about your brand, a stronger understanding of how it fits within your business, and practical next steps you can apply immediately.

This session also previews the full Brand Authority Accelerator, an 8-session program in which you'll build the complete strategic foundation your business needs: who you serve, what sets you apart, how to price for real value, how to sell without feeling pushy, and a practical marketing plan you can act on immediately.

If you are ready to strengthen your brand foundation, register now at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/.../868a1af3-d929....

If this is not the right fit for you, share it with a business owner ready to grow.👇

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08/27/2026

Every business owner I’ve worked with has something powerful to offer. The challenge is ensuring the right people see it, understand it, and choose you. ✨

That’s why we created the Brand Authority Accelerator, sponsored by the Women's Business Center.💙

For 7 years, I’ve worked one-on-one with more than 160 companies and nonprofits to help them build brands that earn real loyalty and steady growth. Now, for the first time, I’m bringing that same step-by-step process to a small group so more business owners can access it.

Here’s what you will take with you:

💡 A clear Ideal Customer Profile grounded in real research
🏆 Competitive positioning that makes you the obvious choice
💰 Offers and pricing aligned with the true value you create
🤝 A branded sales approach that feels natural and effective
📅 A practical three-month marketing plan you can execute

Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, this program meets you where you are.

Ready to build a brand that works as hard as you do?

Tap the link in bio to learn more and sign up. Spots are limited. 👇

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08/27/2026

A First-of-Its-Kind Brand Accelerator for Small Businesses

Every business owner I've worked with has powerful brand potential. The challenge is turning that potential into reality, ensuring the right people understand, experience, and choose your business.

That's exactly why we created the Brand Authority Accelerator, proudly sponsored by the Women's Business Center at Canisius University. 💙

Over the past 7 years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with more than 160 companies and nonprofits using my proprietary brand-building process to help them gain loyal customers, grow strategically, and be understood. Now, for the very first time, we are opening that same transformative work to a select cohort of small business owners ready to build an intentional brand. Whether you're just getting started or you've been in business for years, this accelerator will guide you step by step through building a brand that sets you apart. 🎯

Here's what you'll take away:

💡 A clear Ideal Customer Profile grounded in real research
🏆 Competitive positioning that makes you the obvious choice
💰 Offers and pricing aligned with the true value you create
🤝 A branded sales approach that feels natural and effective
📅 A practical three-month marketing plan you can execute

The Women’s Business Center recognized a need and worked hard to make high-level brand strategy accessible to the small business owners who need it most.

Our ask is that you join us if you are ready to do the work. If you are an entrepreneur ready to set your business apart and start leading with confidence, please join us. If you know a community member who can benefit from this experience, please share this opportunity with them.

Let's build excellence together. ✨

To learn more and register, visit: https://get.thewomensbusinesscenter.com/brand-authority-accelerator-546214

08/27/2026

Debut performance of OG3 featuring Gerry Youngman, Greg Millar and Abdul Rahman Quadir at New Golden Nugget bar and grill. A great live performance of a Cause I Love Her written by Greg. A beautiful and moving performance.

08/26/2026

🎙️Episode 61 is live! What if creativity works best with more constraints, not fewer?

Kristin Fields has spent 20+ years proving it. As Associate Vice President of Extended Learning at Buffalo State University and a graduate of the Creativity and Change Leadership program, she turns limitations into breakthroughs. ✨

In this episode, she shares:

🍳 Culinary training built inside a correctional facility through the Thrive Reentry Program
📈 Growing dual credit enrollment from 48 to 1,500+ students
🎓 The Portrait of a Graduate “Creative Innovator” initiative with the Center for Applied Imagination
🔑 How micro-credentials meet learners where they are
Her big idea?

Constraint can spark your best creative ideas.

🎧 Listen now

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08/25/2026

Kristin Fields – Creativity That Solves Complex Problems

🎙️ Meet a leader who turns constraints into opportunities.

Kristin Fields serves as Associate Vice President of Extended Learning at Buffalo State University, bringing more than 20 years of experience serving adult learners. She holds an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership from Center for Applied Imagination- Buffalo State and applies that training every day. She created the Thrive Reentry Education Program and grew Buffalo State's dual credit program from 48 students to more than 1,500. Her career proves a simple truth: deliberate creativity changes lives.

What You Can Expect from this Episode 🎧

Episode 61 of the Creative Flow podcast explores how the Science of Creativity shapes education and the workforce. Here is what to expect:
• Kristin's path to deliberate creativity, which began with a single undergraduate course
• The story behind the Thrive culinary reentry program
• Her collaboration with the Center for Applied Imagination on the Portrait of a Graduate "Creative Innovator" initiative
• How micro-credentials meet the needs of today's learners
• Why creativity now ranks among the top skills for workforce readiness

Highlights That Spark Reflection ✨

Kristin describes culinary training at the Erie County Correctional Facility, where curiosity, persistence, and strong partnerships opened new doors. Of the 49 participants, at least half secured gainful employment after release. She also shares her work with Dr. Susan Keller Mathers on a program that helps New York State teachers integrate creative thinking into their classrooms. Throughout the conversation, Kristin returns to one core belief: creativity thrives on structure. Give her constraints, and the more complex the challenge, the better.

Reading Worth Your Time 📚

Kristin offers two recommendations that shaped her thinking:
• "The Importance of Falling in Love with Something" by E. Paul Torrance — the article that helped her choose creativity as a calling
• Beautiful Oops by Barney Salzberg, a book that reframes mistakes as gifts and gives families a shared vocabulary for creativity.

Listen and Join the Conversation 🚀

Kristin shows that the best ideas come from wrestling with hard problems within tight boundaries. Join hosts Anthony Billoni and Kim McKernan for a conversation that will stretch your thinking. Follow and listen now on your favorite podcast platform to turn your creative flow into action.

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-flow-thinkers-and-change-agents/id1496156884?uo=4
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/73sKsNnqivsQvjgOQXvUW5

08/19/2026

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