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Creativity Evangelist, Video & AI Marketing Expert

Jon Leland, media pioneer, creative director

I founded the Creativity Sandbox Community to help people not die with their creative sparks still stuck inside. The proven-to-be-successful Creativity Sandbox Framework combines the creative chutzpah of pure play, the accountability & support that comes from participation in our community, and the power of putting in the reps by practicing a practice. I am also a passionate advocate for showing your face through using video in all forms and in leveraging the astounding power of AI as a creativity enhancer, always with the Human in the Loop.

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🎨 Inspiring Insights & Resources to Spark Your Creativity ✨

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time An insight, a book, & a movie... all to get your creative juices flowing Let’s get something straight: AI isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s a new kind of creative rocket fuel. I get it. Suggesting that we embrace AI might feel like heresy, especially when so many people are alarmed about AI. But while the world debates whether AI is “too much” or “too dangerous,” others are quietly transforming their lives and having inspiring...

1 day ago • 2 min read

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Feeling the call to rekindle your creative spark? 🌟 📕 New Free Download As a way to attract new people to our Creativity Sandbox Community, I’ve handpicked 5 transformative books on creativity that will inspire, empower, and guide you on your creative journey. I've assembled mini-reviews of these essential references into a free, easy-to-read PDF. So, whether you're looking to overcome self-doubt, explore new passions, or simply...

10 days ago • 1 min read

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time The #1 Skill for Creative Freedom: PLAY! Allie Miller on TikTok, highly caffeinated, proselytizing AI experimentation. Feeling stuck in a creative rut? Or curious about how to tap into the magic of AI experimentation? Let's dive into the playful world of creativity together. 🧪 Experimentation as a Superpower If you don't try AI, you won't know what it is. If you don't play (in general), you won't enjoy its pleasures! In the video...

18 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, In the last 24 hours, something magical happened. During one of our weekly live Creativity Sandbox Community sessions, I felt a spark—a nudge, really—to reconnect with something I’ve always loved: playing music and singing. In this case, it meant re-engaging with my on-again, off-again relationship with my electronic piano. Earlier that day, I had discovered an online piano teacher, Brianne Paik, whose approach felt tailor-made for me. She’s all about making music accessible,...

30 days ago • 1 min read

Flare up like a flameand make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.Just keep going. No feeling is final.Don’t let yourself lose me. — Rilke Creative play is an antidote to troubling times. Staying connected to your Muse is staying connected to your Life Force. I find the creative opportunities in AI as a way to play, experiment, and nurture my curiosity and thirst for learning. This video is an example of how I play creatively. Perhaps you'll find it...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

According to the joyfully creative and extraordinarily successful Jon Batiste: “The measure of your greatness is the measure of your generosity.” Based on Batiste’s recent podcast/YouTube interview with Tim Ferris, here’s a 3-step framework that explains how you can never be less than great again: Step 1: Maintain Your Vessel Rather than “shoulds,” Batiste calls self-care “maintenance.” He emphasizes the importance of maintaining one’s physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He uses the...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

AI is transforming creativity—are you ready? Image conjured with Ideogram.ai In this free Pop-Up Playshop, I will give you live demonstrations of powerful AI tools that can supercharge your creative process and help you stay ahead of the curve.In this interactive session, you’ll discover:Customizing AI for Optimum LeverageHow tools like custom GPTs and NotebookLM can make your work more efficient and effective.Next-Level AI CapabilitiesGo beyond ChatGPT and elevate your storytelling with the...

2 months ago • 1 min read

I'm continually astounded that more people are not using AI to enhance their creativity, productivity, and more. I ranted about this here. Image conjured with DALL-E 3 in ChatGPT & upscaled with LetsEnhance.io How can I help?Recently, I asked ChatGPT, "From all of our interactions what is one thing that you can tell me about myself that I may not know about myself?" I couldn't have said it better myself!ChatGPT said, "One thing that stands out from our interactions is that you have a strong...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Imagine discovering an AI tool that opens doors to new realms of creativity and reveals new perspectives you hadn’t even imagined—all with just the click of a button (well... almost). 🤯 Google's new thought partner, research enhancer, and writing application,NotebookLM did just that for me. It has transformed ideas (and an array of materials) into mind-blowingly real AI-generated audio conversations that unlock meaningful insights and more. Image conjured with Ideogram.ai I have found...

2 months ago • 1 min read

It’s happening! The Private Opening of our Creativity Sandbox Community closes this Friday, September 20th. These savings will never come again and we’re down to the final few spots. This is your last chance to join an inspiring, playful, and supportive group of creatives who are ready to lead a more joyful life. Trust me, this isn’t just another program—it’s a vibrant community where creativity meets connection. Together, we’ll break through self-doubt, play with new ideas, and embrace the...

3 months ago • 1 min read