087: Making a Living With Your Ideas | A Conversation with B. Jeffery Madoff

Making Elephants Fly | Conversations with High Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with creative entrepreneur and filmmaker B. Jeffery Madoff. B. Jeffrey Madoff is a New York City-based filmmaker, author, and professor. He is the founder and CEO of Madoff Productions, a film production company that creates award-winning branded content. Madoff began his career as a fashion designer, but switched to film and video production after being named one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. He has edited and directed award-winning commercials, documentaries, and web content for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, Tiffany, and Harvard University. Madoff is also a faculty member at Parsons School of Design, where he teaches a course on creativity. He is the author of the book "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas," which was a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Madoff has spoken at numerous conferences and events, and is on the advisory board of Artolution, a global non-profit that uses art to foster understanding and emotional healing. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin with degrees in philosophy and psychology.

Join Jeffery and Terry as they talk about the power of creativity, the importance of noticing and paying attention, and the myth of the isolated artist. They also discuss his journey as a creative entrepreneur, from starting a successful clothing company to getting into film production and teaching. Discover the key to harnessing your sense of wonder and doing something meaningful with it. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the creative process. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live and use the code PODCAST for a discount.