James Brown

James Brown

From The Curiosity+Courage Podcast by Tim Brunelle

March 10, 2025 · 1h 19m

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with meditation teacher James Brown about listening to one's inner voice and making significant life changes.

How many of us have heard that inner voice, and ignored it? Or perhaps even more daunting—heard it, and took action? [Listen to the interview above, or via Apple , Spotify , or YouTube - also embedded below. And if you’re enjoying these conversations, please share a link with someone else.] I’ve been waiting to reveal this conversation with my friend, and meditation teacher, James Brown ( LinkedIn ) until spring begins to sprung. Sure, it snowed a few days ago here in Minneapolis, but today it’s going to be 60 degrees out. The time is ripe. For me, the spring season conjures moments of surprise and change in our lives. For months now, the ground has been frozen. Suddenly, a memory, a seed or an insight pops out and suggests a new course of action. That’s kind of what transpired for James as he made a pivot from decades playing the role of advertising copywriter and creative director—worshiping the trends and cultures of an industry—to hearing a voice, and slowly turning towards a different path. “I think that inner navigational beacon, that voice, that whatever we want to call it is present in all people. But we get really good at drowning it out or ignoring it or talking…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Brunelle

Guest: James Brown

Topics covered

  • inner voice
  • meditation
  • creativity
  • career change
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • inner voice
  • meditation
  • creativity
  • career pivot
  • personal transformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TBWA Switzer Wolfe

Places: Minneapolis, St. Louis, MO

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