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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 discover the invisible stories - Paula Zuccotti Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

Paula Zuccotti is a multi-hyphenated creative who transformed from industrial designer to design ethnographer to future archaeologist. Born in Buenos Aires, she moved to London on a British Council scholarship and spent 12 years at Seymour Powell before launching her groundbreaking project "Everything We Touch."

This unique documentary project photographs every single object a person touches in one day, from waking to sleeping, creating powerful visual stories that reveal hidden truths about how we live. Paula has captured over 100 people's days across the globe - from cowboys to geishas, two-year-olds to indigenous hunters. ~

Her work emerged from childhood observations of her grandmothers' different lifestyles and evolved into a method for understanding human behavior, cultural shifts, and societal changes. During COVID lockdown, she created a global archive of people's "15 essentials," collecting 1000 photos from 50 countries that revealed how humanity coped with unprecedented uncertainty.

Key Takeaways

Observe with purpose - Paula's childhood habit of quietly watching people became her professional superpower, proving that curiosity about human behavior can become a career
Create your own methodology - When Paula discovered design ethnography in a magazine, she pitched it to her employer and literally created her future role through initiative
Find stories in the everyday - The most mundane objects tell profound stories about who we are, how we live, and what we value in ways curated social media never could
Embrace being the "frog from another pond" - Paula thrives by being the observer in new environments, taking time to understand before asserting her voice
Document disappearing worlds - Technology changes rapidly, but Paula captures how we interact with objects as they evolve and become obsolete
Use constraints to spark creativity - Her rigid protocol (chronological order, same space, white background) creates consistency that lets individual stories shine through differences
Turn rejection into motivation - When Penguin initially rejected her book idea, Paula used it as fuel to create more work rather than waiting for permission
Self-fund your passion projects strategically - Paula found creative ways to fund her project through book advances, commissions, and combining personal work with business travel
Question without judgment - Her work allows her to ask intimate questions about people's lives through objects that would be impossible in normal social interactions
Preserve cultural wisdom - Her focus on indigenous communities recognizes that traditional ways of living hold valuable knowledge that deserves documentation and respect

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'Being brave' has become a bumper sticker' (Aporva Baxi bonus episode) Aug 14, 2025

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A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with Aporva Baxi (DixonBaxi)

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Dare to design for life - Aporva Baxi Aug 11, 2025

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In this compelling episode of the Daring Creativity Podcast, Aporva Baxi, co-founder of the renowned global brand agency DixonBaxi, shares the remarkable 24-year journey of building a principle-based creative business alongside his partner Simon Dixon. The conversation explores their unconventional approach to client relationships, starting with conversations rather than portfolios, and their commitment to creating brands that compete with the future, not just each other.

Aporva reflects on the cultural landscape of the mid-90s that shaped their creative DNA, from the music of Underworld and The Prodigy to their formative years working on the launch of PlayStation. He discusses the evolution from the "work hard, live hard" culture of the 90s to today's more empathetic approach to team leadership, including their innovative SuperFutures program and the upcoming week-long creative festival for their 55-person, 18-nationality team.

The conversation delves deep into the concept of bravery in creativity, challenging the industry's tendency to talk about being brave rather than simply doing exceptional work. Aporva advocates for trusting instinct over following trends, the importance of making as an antidote to imposter syndrome, and the necessity of disrupting your own creative recipes to avoid complacency.

Key Takeaways

Making conquers overthinking - The cure for imposter syndrome is constant creation, not endless deliberation or waiting for perfect conditions
Principles over portfolios - Starting client relationships with conversations about values and vision rather than showcasing past work creates deeper partnerships
Bravery is commitment, not declaration - True creative courage lies in consistently pushing forward rather than talking about being brave
Design for life - Consider both personal fulfillment and the millions of people who will interact with your creative work
Disrupt your own recipes - Even successful processes need regular questioning to prevent creative stagnation and maintain relevance
The space between matters - The most powerful creativity often happens in the collaboration space between different perspectives and approaches
Cultural immersion drives innovation - Understanding audience ethnography deeply leads to more authentic and impactful brand expressions
Convenience is creativity's enemy - Easy shortcuts and preset solutions flatten distinctiveness and reduce meaningful impact
Investment in team development pays dividends - Creating space for experimentation and growth energizes the entire creative culture
Relevance requires constant evolution - Staying current while maintaining your unique voice demands ongoing self-reflection and adaptation
Generous leadership elevates the industry - Sharing knowledge and creating opportunities for others strengthens the entire creative community

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"What brings you joy can also make you feel angry" (Carina Lindmeier bonus episode) Aug 07, 2025

Show notes

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

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Dare to find your creative home - Carina Lindmeier Aug 04, 2025

Show notes

Austrian illustrator and artist Carina Lindmeier shares her journey from small village beginnings to becoming a successful digital illustrator, Adobe collaborator, and DJ. Known for her vibrant food illustrations that blend analog elements with digital techniques, Carina discusses finding her creative "home" through community challenges during the pandemic, particularly the Still Life Challenge that transformed her artistic direction.

The conversation explores the tension between commercial illustration work and personal artistic freedom, the importance of authentic community over social media metrics, and how creative disciplines like DJing and cycling parallel the artistic journey. Carina emphasizes staying true to core values while navigating the fast-paced creative industry, advocating for genuine connections over follower counts.

From her early days avoiding the "shrimp position" of traditional graphic design to discovering her passion for food illustration, Carina's story demonstrates how daring creativity means choosing authenticity over trends, building real community over online metrics, and finding inspiration through stepping away from the work itself.

Key Takeaways

Values over virality: Authentic creative expression trumps chasing trends and social media metrics for sustainable artistic growth
Community breeds confidence: Finding genuine creative communities provides the safe space needed to experiment and develop artistic voice without commercial pressure
Diversification as strength: Being multi-disciplinary (illustrator, artist, DJ, cyclist) enriches rather than dilutes creative identity and provides multiple outlets for expression
Everything is temporary: Creative struggles, artistic blocks, and negative feelings are temporary states that require patience and persistence to overcome
Step away to step forward: Inspiration often comes from activities outside the creative work itself - cycling, cooking, socializing, and experiencing life
Connection over perfection: Whether DJing or illustrating, audiences respond to energy and authenticity rather than technical perfection
Ask for opportunities: Career advancement often requires actively reaching out to companies, collaborators, and communities rather than waiting to be discovered
Embrace the learning curve: Early career burnout and style experimentation are necessary parts of finding your authentic creative voice
Food as universal connector: Illustration subjects that represent shared human experiences (like food and gathering) create stronger emotional connections with audiences
Start before you're ready: Taking action despite uncertainty is essential for creative growth - you can't perfect your way into starting

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"Home is where my feet are" (Pablo Honey bonus episode) Jul 31, 2025

Show notes

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

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Dare to redefine success - Pablo Honey Jul 28, 2025

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Pablo Honey, Head of Design at Automattic (WordPress), shares his extraordinary journey from a small Galician village with "more cows than people" to leading design teams across 23 countries. Born in Spain but raised in Switzerland, Pablo embodies the "Third Culture Kid" experience—never quite fitting into traditional boxes but finding strength in the spaces between.

His path began with award-winning short stories about escapism, led him through Flash festivals in Barcelona, three years working in restaurants while building his design career, and ultimately to prestigious roles at RGA New York working on Nike campaigns. Now managing 80 designers remotely, Pablo reflects on how his multicultural background, sensitivity to overwhelm, and philosophy of "ruthless hospitality" shape his creative leadership.

Key Takeaways

Embrace the in-between spaces - Not fitting perfectly into any category can become your greatest creative advantage and unique perspective
Third Culture Kid identity - Growing up between cultures creates rich, diverse thinking but requires learning to navigate belonging and identity challenges
Moving forward vs. present moment - Balance the drive for "what's next" with appreciation for current achievements to avoid constant restlessness
Success is seasonal - Your definition of success will evolve from portfolio pieces to financial goals to human connections as you mature
Ruthless hospitality matters - Treating design as an experience of guiding people through communication applies restaurant service principles to creative work
Humble beginnings fuel ambition - Coming from no creative references or higher education can motivate you to work harder and inspire others
Sensitivity as strength - Being overwhelmed by stimuli and visual noise can enhance learning speed and ability to see details others miss
Remote leadership requires kindness - Managing distributed teams across languages and cultures succeeds through choosing gracious, kind people over just skilled ones
Home is a state of mind - When you've lived in multiple places, home becomes where your feet are rather than a fixed location
Craft vs. management tension - Even as a leader, maintaining hands-on creative work keeps you connected to the core of what you love
Escapism drives creativity - Early writing about breaking free from constraints often reflects deeper desires for creative and geographic movement
Technology as life-changer - A single Flash presentation at a festival can completely redirect your career path and geographic location

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"Perfection is a tool we use to stop ourselves" (James Victore bonus episode) Jul 24, 2025

Show notes

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

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Dare to feed the right wolf - James Victore Jul 21, 2025

Show notes

James Victore, a "recovering graphic designer" turned creative coach, shares his journey from commercial conformity to artistic rebellion. Starting with a childhood memory of melted crayons on hot cement, James traces his path from failed university attempts to becoming a Museum of Modern Art-featured designer. His breakthrough came at 30 with controversial Columbus Day posters that were scraped off by police—a moment that crystallised his commitment to meaningful work over commercial success.

The conversation explores James's evolution from pleasing clients to finding clients who appreciate his authentic voice. He discusses teaching at the School of Visual Arts for 18 years, where he learned that creativity's job is to disrupt. Now he coaches "frustrated creative adults" to express what's truly in their hearts rather than succumbing to "creative constipation."

Key themes include the difference between being weird versus seeming weird, the importance of self-love in creative expression, and why perfectionism is simply a tool for self-sabotage. James emphasizes that creativity requires business acumen—"a starving artist is just an artist who doesn't know they're in business."

Key Takeaways

The opposite of depression is expression—creative constipation leads to frustration and unhappiness
Perfectionism isn't about quality; it's a fear-based tool used to stop ourselves from creating
Every moment we choose between shrinking from fear or growing from love
"Normal" life (obesity, job dissatisfaction, early death) is more frightening than being creatively weird
Children's primal drive to be "seen and heard and loved" is essential for adult creatives to reclaim
Finding your tribe matters—when weird people connect, magic happens
Business skills are essential for creative survival—learn invoicing, marketing, and self-promotion
The future depends on embracing weirdness rather than conforming to destructive normalcy
True creativity comes from expressing personal truth, not following industry formulas
Self-love is the trigger that allows creativity to flow; self-hate blocks it
Marketing is simply having something to say and saying it repeatedly with conviction
Creative work should entertain, educate, delight, or provoke strong emotions—never be neutral

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