In this episode, I talk with Andrew Tarvin, a longtime friend and fellow improv enthusiast who has built a fascinating career at the intersection of humor and engineering. Andrew shares his journey from computer science to comedy, what it really means to be a “Humor Engineer,” and how he helps individuals and organizations use humor

“Yes, And!” to the Skill of Humor with Andrew Tarvin

Image credit: rbvrbv“The purpose of martial arts is to express yourself honestly.”-Bruce LeeThis is a quote I’ve loved for years—one I first heard decades ago—and it’s stuck with me ever since. I love this quote. It sounds so powerful, so profound… and yet, if I’m honest, I don’t fully grasp it from a martial arts perspective

Bruce Lee, Improv Comedy, and a Question for You

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with creativity expert Melissa Dinwiddie. Melissa shares her journey from a Juilliard-trained dancer to a professional artist and creativity instigator. She introduces us to her Create the Impossible framework, which helps individuals and teams harness the power of play, take risks, and learn

Say “Yes, And!” to Creating the Impossible with Melissa Dinwiddie

Image credit: AndrewLozovyiAre you going through a rough patch? Feeling stuck, like you’re not making progress, and starting to wonder if the problem is that you’re just not good enough?You’re not alone. I was there too—not that long ago.Last year, my business hit a slow stretch. Bookings weren’t coming in, leads were drying up, and

Do I Just Suck? (Spoiler: No, I Don’t. And Neither Do You.)

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Ohanesian, a productivity expert and the founder of SO Productive. Sarah dives into the concept of purpose-driven productivity, helping us rethink how we manage our time and energy in both our personal and professional lives. She also shares her work around neurodiversity, a topic that’s been gaining much-needed

Say “Yes, And!” to Being SO Productive with Sarah Ohanesian

Image credit: lzfRudy: Inspiring or Misleading?I love underdog stories – Rocky, Hoosiers, the Karate Kid, and more!One of my favorites is “Rudy.” It’s based on the true the story of a young man who has a relentless dream to play football for Notre Dame, despite being undersized and not that good. He doesn’t even get

Adaptability vs. Persistence