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**Daring Forever (Find your Extraordinary)**

Daring Forever is a podcast about being human, wired for wonder, capable of courage, perpetually becoming. It’s about the waves that knock us under and the strange, stubborn grace with which we surface.

Hosted by Radim Malinic, an author, creative, and an eternally curious human who is on a mission to speak with incredible people, also called Forever Daring Humans, those in pursuit of an extraordinary life.

Every week, discover an interview that is packed with amazing stories and value.

How will you dare forever?

This podcast is inspired by my upcoming book titled Daring Forever, which is now available for pre-order (Out October 2026)

More info https://radimmalinic.co.uk/

Latest Episodes:

Dare to question the noise - Vikki Ross Oct 27, 2025

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In this conversation, copywriter and brand voice specialist Vikki Ross returns to discuss the intersection of authentic creativity and AI anxiety in the modern marketing landscape.

She shares her approach to finding distinctive voices for major brands like JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) and Formula E, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, curiosity, and human connection in copywriting. Ross candidly addresses the fears surrounding AI in creative industries, arguing that the noise about AI replacing copywriters is louder than the reality, while acknowledging that brands and creatives need to focus on what makes human communication irreplaceable: genuine understanding, emotional connection, and lived experience.

The discussion explores how brands can navigate an increasingly fragmented and polarized world, the dangers of chasing viral trends over consistent authenticity, and why showing support for causes requires action beyond logo changes. Ross reveals her "nosiness" as a professional superpower—immersing herself completely in clients' worlds by experiencing their products, researching their audiences, and understanding their competition.

She advocates for practical, accessible brand guidelines that empower non-copywriters to maintain consistent voices across organizations, proving that simplicity is the outcome of reduction and deep understanding rather than minimal effort.

Key Takeaways"

AI cannot replicate the human heart—creative work that moves people comes from lived experience and genuine emotional understanding
True curiosity ("nosiness") means immersing yourself completely in a brand's world, experiencing their products as consumers do, and understanding their audience deeply
Simplicity in brand voice is achieved through reduction and testing, not minimalism—it's the outcome of hard work, not the starting point
A free focus group exists 24/7 on social media—ignoring how audiences naturally express themselves about your brand is foolish
Brands should avoid sounding like wallpaper—saying the same things as competitors provides false comfort but prevents differentiation and long-term success
Effective tone of voice guidelines are instructions for action, not lengthy descriptions—non-copywriters need practical "how" over theoretical "what"
Jumping on viral trends only works if it's already embedded in your brand personality—otherwise it's embarrassing, late, and damages long-term strategy
Generosity and showing interest in others' work creates more opportunities than self-promotion—relationships matter more than portfolios
Consistent action supporting causes matters more than temporary logo changes—one-hit campaigns feel empty and leave audiences feeling empty too
The AI anxiety narrative is largely unfounded noise—clients who value good copywriting still need human copywriters, and those who don't never valued it anyway

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"I've never met a person who's not creative" (Haraldur Thorleifsson bonus episode) Oct 23, 2025

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A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with Haraldur Thorleifsson

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Dare to act now (Today is the best day there is) - Haraldur Thorleifsson Oct 20, 2025

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Halli Thorleifsson shares his extraordinary creative journey from the Icelandic music scene through design, agency leadership, and unconventional projects including a restaurant tribute to his late mother. Growing up in Iceland's small, generalist culture, Halli learned early that everyone is creative and all creativity is connected. ~

After losing his mother at 11, he found expression through music and eventually web design, building a successful agency that was acquired by Twitter.

Living with muscular dystrophy, Halli embodies the philosophy that "today is the best day there is"—a mindset that has driven him to create without waiting for permission.

From managing 100+ employees to designing dreamlike physical spaces and launching a walking podcast, Halli demonstrates how adaptability, resilience, and refusing to quit transforms doubt into work only you could create.

Key takeaways:

Everyone is creative—we've just met people who've been told or believe they're not creative
All creativity is connected; writers, musicians, designers all experience the same journey of doubt, uncertainty, and unexpected outcomes
Being a generalist allows you to adapt and see connections others miss in an increasingly uncertain world
Meet people where they are rather than assuming everyone thinks and works like you do
Not everyone needs to be "fixed" or changed—sometimes people simply don't fit, and that's okay
Turning cherished memories into businesses requires careful consideration of the emotional weight versus operational demands
Today is always your best day—act now rather than waiting for perfect conditions that may never come
The creative process guarantees one thing: if you don't quit, you'll create something nobody else could have made
Adaptability and resilience are the most important skills to teach the next generation facing rapid change
Start before you're ready, embrace being bad at first, and trust the process of getting better through persistence
Physical movement and changing environments stimulate creative thinking in ways stationary work cannot replicate
Understanding all aspects of a project, even at surface level, makes you more effective than pure specialization

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"Māori values are just human values" (Laura Cibilich bonus episode) Oct 16, 2025

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A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with Laura Cibilich.

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Dare to lean into indigenous values - Laura Cibilich Oct 13, 2025

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Laura Cibilich, co-founder of Run, a design and advertising agency in New Zealand, shares her journey from naive graphic designer to agency owner guided by Māori values.

Laura discusses how indigenous values aren't separate from business—they're fundamental human principles. She reveals how becoming a parent forced strategic thinking, leading to winning major clients like Niue Tourism despite being up against agencies with cafes and corporate perks.

The conversation explores navigating neurodivergence in creative partnerships, the courage to say no to misaligned clients, and why human creativity will always matter more than AI-generated shortcuts.

Key Takeaways

Creativity isn't taught out of people—it's about maintaining curiosity and finding the right environment to express it naturally
Not knowing the formal rules can be an advantage, allowing you to break conventions and make unexpected discoveries
Starting without a perfect plan isn't failure—it's part of the journey, and going back to employment to stabilize isn't defeat
Having children forces you to think strategically about life and business, often providing the catalyst needed for serious growth
Smaller agencies can win against corporate giants by offering passion and guarantee of being the client's priority, not smallest account
Defining and writing down your values creates a guiding compass for decision-making, hiring, and client selection
ADHD can be a superpower in advertising where constant idea generation is the job—understanding neurodivergence helps rather than hinders
Indigenous values are fundamentally human values—about relationships, environment, kinship, and treating people with genuine respect and care
Saying no to lucrative but misaligned work gets easier when you're clear on values and positioned for right-fit clients
AI tools have their place, but human creativity rooted in culture, values, and tactile experiences cannot be replicated
Being one of few women founders carries weight and responsibility, but sharing your story helps pave the way for others
Long-term thinking helps navigate setbacks—bumps in the road are temporary when you maintain vision of where you're heading

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"It needs to come from inside you." (Alex Center bonus episode) Oct 09, 2025

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A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with Alex Center.

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Dare to care more than everyone else - Alex Center Oct 06, 2025

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Alex Center shares his journey from insecure art student to founder of his eponymous design studio. Growing up in the '90s, he discovered confidence through art classes and developed a relationship with brands that made him feel important.

After a disillusioning internship at the New York Knicks, he found his calling at Vitamin Water, working alongside marketing legends like Rohan Oza and eventually collaborating with Collins on a major rebrand. The pivotal moment came when Brian Collins refused to validate his decision to start a studio, instead telling him "it needs to come from inside you."

Seven years later, Center has built 25+ brands from scratch, earning international recognition not by working with the biggest brands, but by creating the brands of the future—challenging the status quo and helping people belong.

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"The only real failure is when you give up on yourself" (Debbie Millman bonus episode) Oct 02, 2025

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A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with Debbie Millman

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Dare to imagine your future - Debbie Millman Sep 29, 2025

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In this episode of Daring Creativity podcast Debbie Millman shares her transformative journey from a pivotal class with Milton Glaser to becoming one of the most influential voices in creative conversations.

Through her 20-year podcasting career with Design Matters, ownership of Print Magazine, and leadership of the world's first Masters in Branding program at SVA, Millman reveals the power of writing your future, choosing courage over confidence, and redefining failure as simply giving up on yourself.

The conversation explores her famous 10-year plan exercise that has changed countless lives, the evolution of deep listening skills, and her meticulous research process that unearths hidden gems from guests' histories. Millman discusses navigating different life decades, the involuntary nature of fear, and why AI cannot replace the soul of original creativity.

She demonstrates how creating your own opportunities—rather than waiting to be chosen—can lead to extraordinary influence and meaningful work that spans decades.

Key Takeaways

The 10-year plan works: Writing a detailed essay about your future life from waking to sleeping can manifest remarkable changes, but requires genuine commitment and time
Courage trumps confidence: Confidence only comes from successful repetition of past experiences; courage is what you need to step into the unknown first
Redefine failure: The only real failure is giving up on yourself—everything else is just losing, which is part of the natural process of growth
Fear is involuntary: Our reptilian brain creates fear to protect us from uncertainty; we can't eliminate it but can control how we respond to it
Deep listening is a skill: True listening means following your conversation partner rather than waiting for your turn to talk; preparation enables this flow
Research creates magic: Spending hours in "wormholes" of research allows you to meet guests wherever they want to go in conversation
Life stages bring different challenges: Each decade has its focus—twenties for experimentation, thirties for establishment, forties for plateau-breaking, sixties for "if not now, when?"
Create your own opportunities: Rather than waiting to be invited into the "best band," build your own stage and invite others to join you
AI can't replace soul: While AI excels at combinatorial creativity and research assistance, original creative work still starts in human brains and hearts
Longevity builds influence: Staying committed to work for decades allows you to evolve, improve, and eventually lead in ways that short-term thinking cannot achieve

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