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Why Websites Are Crucial for Strong Connections
Let’s quickly review why websites are such an important asset for connection. We’ll define website strategy and outline what you’d need on a website even if you only had 10…
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Embracing Multiple Passions – Hobbies and Expertise
Today I brought my kiddo shopping for a bicycle, which led me to buy a new skateboard. This episode is a reflection on being multi-passionate, and doing things for years…
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05. Pruning Invigorates Creativity
→ Watch on YouTube here When was the last time you pruned your files, cluttered website pages, or deleted projects that will never get done? This episode is a reflection…
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04. Yes and… Improv
How can we use ideas from improv to improve our creative practice? Spontaneity and creativity aren’t so far apart… Using the ‘Yes And’ approach borrowed from improv comedy can also…
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03. Embrace Rejection to Overcome Perfectionism
Does the fear of rejection keep you from sharing ideas, publishing a blog post, or releasing a video or podcast? If so, I feel the pain. A deep fear of…
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02. Define Your Audience (Naming Super Connectors podcast)
Choosing a name is one of the most important parts of design – it applies to your business/organization, and also to projects, events, courses, books, blog posts, etc… In this…
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01. The Secret is to Begin – Super Connectors
Welcome to the very first episode of Super Connectors – a podcast for creators, organizers, community builders, and thoughtful hosts. → Watch on YouTube Here Let’s start this 30 day…
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How I redesigned the Maple Creative website
In April 2024 I unpublished my entire blog, redirecting all the links here to this post. I’m starting over – creating space by pruning my website. This post is about…
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The origin story of Maple Creative
Ryan (and then Friede) began building websites by lantern light from an off grid cabin overlooking a slowly drifting river. Playfully called the “shabin” – half shack, half cabin –…
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The shared vision that powers Maple Creative
All teams need a shared vision – and a clear idea of what we’re all working on. If you’re running a team and haven’t created a document like this, maybe…