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Talks to Watch

Vanessa German: Stop Shooting, We Love You
In Pittsburgh, artist Vanessa German heard gunfire in her Pittsburgh neighborhood and decided that she couldn't sit by and let children keep dying. Founding “Love Front Porch” and Homewood’s Art House, her talk is a powerful one. "Everything I learned about bravery, I learned through love."

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From Ansel Adam to Macklemore: Grit, Guts, Gumption and the Art of More
Photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis speaks on the art of more—and why that's the bravest, most rewarding thing you can do.

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Bravery and Other Fairytales
Justin McMurray shares his thoughts on the mythology of the hero's journey, on the challenges and rewards of stepping untrodden paths, and on how courage is found in others.

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Between Darkness and Light
South African photographer Jodi Bieber focuses on capturing beauty in the faces of some of the world's most abused women. She speaks on her work and the brave women she photographs.

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To Write Love on Her Arms
Jamie Tworkowski, founded TWLOHA to help a friend struggling with depression, but the organization has since grown to help many. He talks about the brave people they help.

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SHORT OF THE MONTH

Maria Popova celebrated the birthday of her blog, Brainpickings, alongside our fifth birthday. She shares seven lessons learned in the past seven years.  Check it out. â†’

Around the World
Prague's November event was hosted in the beautifful Cathedral of Sants Cyril and Methodeus.
Toronto turned TWO! And had a photobooth to boot. Happy birthday, Toronto!
Montréal attendee, Charlotte Marchesseault, recently launched the Don’t Be Afraid initiative following the ruthless beating and stabbing of her friend on the basis that he was gay. Learn more. â†’
Matt Tomasulo rocked a sweet holiday gnome sweater in Raleigh. Nice, Matt!
We just released our second book list, a collaboration with Designers & Books. Part of our themed month on Make, this list focuses on different aspects of making—from telling the story of how things are made to what it’s like to produce and create things. Check it out. â†’

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It's time to be brave.
In October, we had a lot of fun with the topic of "Play". This November, we tackled the theme of "Bravery," chosen by our Atlanta organizer Blake Howard and his team and animated by Stewart Scott-Curran with a really awesome GIF.

From a former leader of the Czech Special Operations Group in Prague to a fine artist in Pittsburgh, this month's speakers will redefine the way you look at bravery. In New York, Brad Ludden spent his life professionally white-water kayaking, risking his life, but didn't know bravery until he started working with cancer patients. In Berlin, Justin McMurray shares his thoughts on the mythology of fairytales and how courage can be found in others.

Denver kicked off their first event with chef Ian Kleinman who says, "Bravery for a chef happens every time we put a dish out." In Cincinnati, Todd Henry tells the audience, "Creativity and bravery are two sides of the same coin."

To follow along with talks to watch and other creative miscellany, check out our blog or follow us on Facebook. While you're at it, get inspired with some memorable quotes from talks around the world.

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Waving from New York, 

Chief Content Officer
carly@creativemornings.com

Icebreaker of the Month
Icebreakertags started at our New York event. You can create your own using the Icebreakertag generator, or see some others on the Icebreakertags Blog here.
I'm afraid of...
"Not trying"— Rae

      

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