<description>&lt;p&gt;Developing a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something that has helped Tim immensely in his journey so far. Jane MacFarlane, CEO of the Helpmann Academy talks to Tim and David to discuss the importance of community and mentoring in creative and divergent careers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is our first episode using AI editing. What did you think? Drop us a line by email (below) or on our &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindInsights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tim@whimsyproductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to work with David? Get in contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on his website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A discussion with the CEO of the Helpmann Academy

Developing a life on a non-linear path such as working as a creative takes more than skill, it takes guidance and community - something that can easily be missed for early career artists. The Helpmann Academy runs a Creative Innovator Program that connects creative people to learning and mentoring to push them in a constructive direction, something that has helped Tim immensely in his journey so far. Jane MacFarlane, CEO of the Helpmann Academy talks to Tim and David to discuss the importance of community and mentoring in creative and divergent careers. This is our first episode using AI editing. What did you think? Drop us a line by email (below) or on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindInsights" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim@whimsyproductions.com</a>Want to work with David? Get in contact&nbsp;<a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on his website.</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Innovators are Built by Community and Mentors (Special guest Jane MacFarlane)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tim@whimsyproductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to work with David? Get in contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on his website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Welcome to 2024!

Don't mention 2023... Now 2024 is here! And Blind Insights is renewed... again! David and Tim update the audience and guests on the future of the show. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim@whimsyproductions.com</a>Want to work with David? Get in contact&nbsp;<a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on his website.</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A New Year Update

<description>&lt;p&gt;David and&amp;nbsp;Gregory&amp;nbsp;discuss how to become the person you want to be,&amp;nbsp;Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find out more about Gregory Smith &lt;a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/gregory-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tim@whimsyproductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to work with David? Get in contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on his website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Solstice Podcasting&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

David and Gregory discuss how to become the person you want to be.

David and&nbsp;Gregory&nbsp;discuss how to become the person you want to be,&nbsp;Gregory’s extraordinary life, and his insightful books: Out of the Forest and Better than Happiness. You can find out more about Gregory Smith <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/gregory-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim@whimsyproductions.com</a>Want to work with David? Get in contact&nbsp;<a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on his website.</a>Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with&nbsp;<a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solstice Podcasting</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Better than Happiness (Special guest Dr. Gregory P. Smith)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find out more about Parkhurst Brand, and pick some boots up for yourself if you're into quality things on the&amp;nbsp;Parkhurst Brand &lt;a href="https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tim@whimsyproductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to work with David? Get in contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on his website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Solstice Podcasting&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Andrew Svisco from Parhurst Brand joins David to chat all things boots.

Both David and Tim have been on a bit of a boot bent, researching, watching reviews, buying quality leather boots, and generally nerding out about quality-made things. David stumbled across an incredible boot called the Parkhurst Allen, which quickly turned into a quest to buy another Parkhurst boot. David speaks with Andrew Svisco from Parkhurst Brand about changing careers, making high-quality boots, and pivoting a young company in the midst of a pandemic. You can find out more about Parkhurst Brand, and pick some boots up for yourself if you're into quality things on the&nbsp;Parkhurst Brand <a href="https://www.parkhurstbrand.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim@whimsyproductions.com</a>Want to work with David? Get in contact&nbsp;<a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on his website.</a>Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with&nbsp;<a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solstice Podcasting</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Building a Boot Making Company from Scratch (Special Guest Andrew Svisco)

<description>&lt;p&gt;David has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptious drink.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find out more about LOBO Cider, and pick some up for yourself if you're thirsty on the &lt;a href="If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LOBO Cider website&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at &lt;a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;tim@whimsyproductions.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to work with David? Get in contact &lt;a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on his website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with &lt;a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Solstice Podcasting&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

David has been on a journey with a very special Cider from the Adelaide Hills. Warwick Billings of LOBO cider, creator of what, in David's opinion, is the best cider in Australia, joins the podcast to provide some insight into the history of cider-making and the experiences and philosophies that go into making a substantially special and scrumptious drink. You can find out more about LOBO Cider, and pick some up for yourself if you're thirsty on the <a href="If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at tim@whimsyproductions.com Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with Solstice Podcasting." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LOBO Cider website</a>. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at <a href="mailto:tim@whimsyproductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tim@whimsyproductions.com</a>Want to work with David? Get in contact <a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on his website.</a>Need help with your podcast project? get in contact with <a href="https://solsticepodcasting.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solstice Podcasting</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Blind Insights - Taste The Orchard (Special Guest Warwick Billings of LOBO Cider)

David Olney's blind insights include complex problem-solving, applied philosophy, and self-improvement, and Tim Whiffen's curiosity on the matters opens up plenty of conversations between the two. Join the teacher and student on journeys of deep discussions about life's many curiosities, this is a podcast for thinkers and doers. If you have any thoughts or questions on how to flourish and contribute to your community, contact <a href="https://davidolney.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David</a> or <a href="https://whimsyproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tim</a> on their websites or email tim@whimsyproductions.com <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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