My son gave me this beautiful mic for Mother’s Day last year. It was a clear signal: he’s been telling me I should start a podcast for quite some time. Better late than never – I’ll launch before this Mother’s Day, and I couldn’t be more excited to share The Brain and Beyond with You. Learn more via the button below.

What a treat to return to one of my favorite conferences and speaking events. I did workshops last year – on creativity, a key theme at this fantastic gathering – and this year will host a 50-minute audience experience on the theme of curiosity (guided by neuroscience, of course). Drop by if you’ll be there!

I wrote this article years ago and still revel in the response it gets. Steve was way ahead of his time, yet he was also a product of a very open and innovative moment in our culture. This article shares some of the experience, readings, and influences that were his gateway to greatness. I hope you enjoy.