Carl Nordgren, host of Exploring Your Creative Genius , on 97.9 The Hill and writer of its accompanying column on Chapelboro.com, spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Thursday, February 19, discussing his 150th episode which aired February 15. Nordgren discussed the process of getting to that many episodes, lessons he’s learned in hosting the show, and several highlights that have happened during the first 150 episodes. He talked about guests he’s had in, a “dream show” to aim for in the future, and more. He also touched on his upcoming book “Common Ground for US,” which presents a hopeful vision for America.
“Exploring Your Creative Genius” takes an expansive view on what it means to be creative and entrepreneurial in an ongoing conversation led by Carl Nordgren — entrepreneur, novelist, and lifelong student with decades of experience growing his own creative capacity and assisting others to do the same in exciting new ways!
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