When was the last time you voluntarily made a mess, just for the fun of it? When was the last time you got dirty, wet, had a food fight, spilled glitter on the floor, stepped on a Lego, or knocked something over? Despite our parents’ and teachers’ best intentions, we have learned to see these as bad outcomes. They are simply side effects of play, and play is necessary for happiness.
Dan’s early career included a year and a half stint drawing political cartoons for Madcap Magazine and illustrating underground projects such as Maximum Rock and Roll. In the 2000s his tattoo work started appearing in both a growing number…
In our modern technologically advanced society, we need to go back to doing what we do best as humans, building connections between people, ideas, and things that computers can’t see. If we can program a robot or a machine to do a task, then we don’t need a human. If it requires emotional insight, empathy, creativity, or imagination, then it is up to us!
Kara Latta helps humans heal their inner child through the power of play and subconscious reprogramming so they can overcome perfectionism, self-doubt and create a life that lights them up from the inside out. She will teach you to…
It has been the marketing and normalization of hard work, more money, and the need for power and respect that gets in the way. We have traded our play and happiness for time savings, shortcuts, things, and status symbols. We have optimized play out of our lives to try to afford the luxuries and happiness promised in advertising. There is no money to be made off of “free play” for all… I think you can see that in the ways that play is marketed and communicated in our society.
Michael Stein has done stand-up comedy, directed and produced movies, and started his tarp business online that grew to millions of dollars. Now, he is the host of the Longshot Leaders podcast, where he tells the stories of other…
Greg is a humorous podcaster, keynote speaker, and virtual business coach, who champions his clients to be the best they can be by aligning their people, patterns, and progress to elevate their business and workplace culture. He also has…
Emma Stroud is an amazing creator, podcaster, author, speaker, MC, coach, and clown! Her mission is to get people to laugh, think, and play more. She wants to help you to be brilliant. She has been a performer for…
There are many ways to be more playful in your life. You might be an Athlete and love to move your body. You might be a practical joker or comedian. You might like to facilitate fun for other people as a director, creator, or storyteller. You might be an explorer, deep thinker, or collector. Regardless of how you find your playful state, doing more of what you love will lead to more confidence, creativity, connection, and physical and mental conditioning that will lead to greater levels of success in the rest of your life and work!
Geoff McLachlan has a sincere passion for bringing people together for a common goal. His masterful storytelling and ability to connect with an audience of all ages make him the perfect fit for any group or organization. This man’s…
