When creativity hits a wall, what keeps you moving? For creative director and educator Brian Thibodeau, it’s curiosity, empathy, and a relentless drive to connect. In episode 98 of Brand Story, he and host Steve Gilman explore how art, teaching, and storytelling fuel a creative life and how empathy helps drive good design.

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(00:00) Introduction to Brian Thibodeau

(01:52) The Quarantine Portraits Project

(08:30) Navigating the Creative Path

(11:06) Creative Collaborations and Projects

(17:00) Disney, Nissan, Rogue One, and the Nissan Rogue

(21:43) Exploring Ecotourism and Creative Assignments

(22:52) The Importance of Teaching and Mentorship

(34:18) End of Day Art: A Creative Movement