Visualizing Success: From Quantum Wealth Theory to Movie Graphics
Ep. 22 Financial Philosophers & Cinematic Graphic Artists
Hey Creative Bestie!
What does success look like for a creative professional? In our latest episode, we explore this question through two seemingly different lenses that ultimately reflect the same truth: the path to creative fulfillment often lies in the details we choose to focus on.
Asia Kuykendall, a financial expert turned mindset coach, introduces us to her concept of the "North Star Vision" - a way of defining success that goes beyond traditional metrics. Instead of fixating on bank account numbers or comparing ourselves to others' highlight reels on social media, she encourages creators to paint a detailed picture of their ideal daily life. This approach mirrors what our second guest, film graphic designer Callan Ramirez, demonstrates through her work: the power of details to create authentic worlds.
In Callan's universe, success isn't measured by a single grand design but by hundreds of small, thoughtful choices, from period-accurate business licenses hanging in fictional restaurants to vintage street signs that viewers might barely notice. Yet these details, carefully crafted and placed, are what make imaginary worlds feel real.
Both guests challenge us to look closer at what we're creating - whether it's our financial future or our artistic output. Asia's quantum wealth theory suggests that when we align our hearts and minds with our goals, we naturally attract opportunities that match our vision. Similarly, Callan's career evolution from high school newspaper designer to union film professional shows how following our natural attractions to certain details (in her case, period design work) can lead us to unexpected but deeply fulfilling specialties.
Their stories remind us that success in creative fields isn't about following a predetermined path or meeting someone else's metrics. It's about identifying the details that matter to us - whether they're the daily moments that make up our ideal life or the subtle touches that make our work distinctive - and building our careers around them.
In an industry that often celebrates the big picture, both Asia and Callan make a compelling case for zooming in. After all, it's the details in our vision, in our work, and in our daily choices that truly bring our creative worlds to life.
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Kacie Luaders | Founding Producer, Could Be Pretty Cool