Energized
I’m Ian Christianson, a 17-year-old entrepreneur who’s not waiting around for life to happen. I’m on a mission to build my dream lifestyle, and the best way I know how is by learning directly from the people who’ve done it—those who’ve built empires, conquered setbacks, and turned their vision into reality.
This podcast isn’t about sugarcoating success. It’s about real conversations with people who’ve faced the same struggles we all do and found a way through. It’s about taking their lessons and applying them, step by step, to our own journeys.
If you’re someone who’s ready to take control, escape the average, and start creating a life on your terms, this podcast is for you. I’m not here to inspire you; I’m here to share the playbook so we can all level up together, and build a life worth living.
Energized
How to Unlock Your Creativity with Joshua Wold
Joshua Wold shares his journey from starting as a graphic designer to becoming a product designer and entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of following curiosity and constantly learning and evolving in your career. Joshua discusses the process of designing apps and websites, as well as the challenges and rewards of being an individual contributor versus a leader. He also explores the concept of pivoting in your career and the importance of finding a balance between personal interests and financial stability. In this conversation, Ian and Joshua discuss various topics related to entrepreneurship, partnerships, work culture, and personal motivation. They explore the impact of bad partnerships on businesses, the dilemma of choosing between partnerships and going solo, the importance of direction and pivoting in one's career, and the significance of knowing when to quit or stick with a project. They also touch on podcasting, building apps, work culture, power imbalances in the workplace, creating multiple streams of income, and Joshua's work at Angel Studios. Throughout the conversation, Joshua emphasizes the value of autonomy and finding meaning in one's work.