How Daily Art Sparks Big Business Shifts
What happens when creativity becomes more than a spark of inspiration and turns into a daily practice that transforms leaders, businesses, and communities? In this week’s Be Well with Dr. Michelle Greenwell podcast, I’m joined by Noah and Mica Scalin, siblings, collaborators, and co-authors of Creative Sprint: 30-Day Challenges to Jumpstart Your Creativity. Together, they’ve worked with everyone from incarcerated teens to Fortune 500 executives, showing how creativity can unlock resilience, innovation, and connection.
The Tea Ritual: Inviting Creativity to Flow
Before diving into this inspiring conversation, we begin with a tea ritual to set the intention for creativity and connection. For this episode, I’ve chosen our 1909 First Flight on Baddeck Bay Tea from the Cape Breton Tea Company. This blend honors the spirit of innovation sparked by Alexander Graham Bell and his team, whose historic flight took off in Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
The tea features raspberry and lemon, two ingredients that embody the spiritual essence of creativity:
- Raspberry: Encourages self-expression, authenticity, and boldness—perfect for opening yourself to new ideas and sharing them with confidence.
- Lemon: Brings clarity, freshness, and perspective—clearing mental fog so creativity can flow with brightness and direction.
The Ritual
As you sip, pause to:
- Breathe deeply and let the aroma awaken your senses.
- Acknowledge the spirit of innovation within you, much like the daring flight that once lifted off above Baddeck Bay.
- Set an intention for your own creative expression—whether that’s in your work, your family life, or a new idea waiting to be explored.
This mindful moment with tea prepares us to step into the conversation with openness and curiosity.
Meet Noah and Mica
Noah Scalin is an artist, author, and activist. His internationally exhibited artwork has inspired audiences around the globe, and his Creative Sprint programs have been adopted by schools, communities, and corporations alike. He founded Another Limited Rebellion with the mission of making creativity a vehicle for positive change. His six books, museum exhibitions, and keynote presentations have helped thousands discover that creativity is not a talent but a practice.
Mica Scalin is an artist, innovator, and certified leadership coach. Her career spans producing digital media at NBC Universal, leading communications strategy for nonprofits, and creating cultural events that connect people in meaningful ways. Her coaching and consulting work empowers leaders to build creative confidence, transform organizational culture, and spark innovation.
Together, Noah and Mica co-wrote Creative Sprint, a six-part guide designed to help anyone jumpstart their creativity through short, daily challenges, and a card deck to keep things easy access for instant fun. Their work bridges art, leadership, and human connection—making creativity accessible and impactful for everyone.
Creativity as Leadership
In our conversation, we explore how creativity fuels resilience, strengthens teams, and inspires new possibilities. Noah and Mica share stories of working with global business leaders, students, and even entire communities to shift perspectives and empower action. Their insights reveal that creativity is not about being “artistic” but about engaging with challenges in new and innovative ways. They share more about their 30 Day Challenge event to help co-workers and leaders bring their team together. And, listen to the fun art adventure for our canine buddies in dOCUMENTA.
Call to Action
Pour yourself a cup of 1909 First Flight on Baddeck Bay Tea, set your creative intention, and join us in this powerful conversation. Be inspired by Noah and Mica’s journey, discover practical ways to bring creativity into your own life, and learn how this simple yet profound practice can lead to lasting change.
✨ Listen to the full episode now on your favourite podcast station, or with the links above.
✨ Explore the Creative Sprint programs:
Join the 30-Day Challenge starting on September 22 at: https://www.anotherlimitedrebellion.com/about-creative-sprint .
Noah’s Artwork & Projects: https://www.anotherlimitedrebellion.com/
Creative Sprint Card Deck: https://www.anotherlimitedrebellion.com/the-creative-sprint-card-deck
Mica’s special project – dOCUMENTA: https://www.dogumenta.org/
✨ Discover more teas for inspiration at www.capebretontea.ca
Check out the NeuroArts programs in our Shop at the Greenwell Center for Holistic Health
Can you imagine Tai Chi on the tarmac at the Aviation Museum at the Kelowna, BC Airport? Could Alexander Graham Bell have pictured such a moment in history? Creativity, ingenuity, connection, and progress. If you haven’t checked out the Tai Chi classes available to you in Cape Breton and West Kelowna, now is the time. Perhaps you can do Tai Chi with the planes too!