Choose Courage Inc.

Welcome to Choose Courage Inc. — where we skip the boring intros and jump straight into reimagining business and workplace experiences with we-ain’t-afraid-to-go-there conversations. And for this episode we’re going to skip the sugarcoating and get real about the messy, uncertain, and liberating journey of rethinking work and creativity.Vivianne Castillo sits down with Lauren Celenza, software designer, writer, and interview journalist, to dive deep into the power of community, creativity, and reimagining the future of work and life. From festivals to entrepreneurship, from reclaiming imagination to questioning the way we use our time, this conversation is an invitation to step out of the mundane and into something more alive.Expect an unfiltered conversation about:• The courage to reclaim agency in a world that discourages imagination• Why festivals, not conferences, might be the future of innovation• How the passing of time is the only certainty and why that should push you toward change• How small steps, not perfect plans, build the foundation for bold moves• Why creativity isn't a luxury but a necessity for meaningful connectionIf you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger but found yourself hesitating, consider this your sign to start. The future isn’t waiting for perfection, it’s built by those willing to take the first step.Hit play and let’s get into it._____• If this episode resonated, share it with an entrepreneur who’s tired of grinding and ready to build something that actually feels good.• Follow Vivianne on LinkedIn for more reflections on courage, creativity, and regenerative entrepreneurship.

Show Notes

Welcome to Choose Courage Inc. — where we skip the boring intros and jump straight into reimagining business and workplace experiences with we-ain’t-afraid-to-go-there conversations. And for this episode we’re going to skip the sugarcoating and get real about the messy, uncertain, and liberating journey of rethinking work and creativity.


Vivianne Castillo sits down with Lauren Celenza, software designer, writer, and interview journalist, to dive deep into the power of community, creativity, and reimagining the future of work and life. From festivals to entrepreneurship, from reclaiming imagination to questioning the way we use our time, this conversation is an invitation to step out of the mundane and into something more alive.


Expect an unfiltered conversation about:

• The courage to reclaim agency in a world that discourages imagination

• Why festivals, not conferences, might be the future of innovation

• How the passing of time is the only certainty and why that should push you toward change

• How small steps, not perfect plans, build the foundation for bold moves

• Why creativity isn't a luxury but a necessity for meaningful connection


If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger but found yourself hesitating, consider this your sign to start. The future isn’t waiting for perfection, it’s built by those willing to take the first step.


Hit play and let’s get into it.

_____


• If this episode resonated, share it with an entrepreneur who’s tired of grinding and ready to build something that actually feels good.

• Follow Vivianne on LinkedIn for more reflections on courage, creativity, and regenerative entrepreneurship.

What is Choose Courage Inc.?

We're reimagining business and workplace experiences with we-aint-afraid-to-go-there conversations. Choose Courage Inc. is an experience designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who are ready to break free from outdated norms and build workplaces, experiences, and businesses where people, creativity and courage come first.