# Ep. 33: Creativity is a leadership muscle, with Tina Wells

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Podcast: [The Leadership Dance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leadership-dance-7102140)
Published: 2026-01-19T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

"Curiosity is a cure for stagnation." Tune in to meet mover and shaker Tina Wells, an author, entrepreneur, and trend spotter, as she shares her insights on what it takes to design a life and career you love across multiple chapters. Her incredible journey from teen founder to agency leader, product designer, and bestselling writer reflects her approach to embracing curiosity in all its manifestations. Tina discusses how a "happy accident" at 16 grew into a powerful youth insights company, why she ultimately chose to close a successful business, and how that bold move opened the door to writing more than 20 books, developing Target-exclusive products, and a new chapter centered on content and creativity. This conversation is a candid look at taking risks, reinvention, and how aligning your work with your values can change not just your business, but your whole life. 💡 Key Takeaways: Creativity isn't a personality trait; it's a practice What makes Gen Z tick and what business leaders misunderstand about younger generations Why people are craving deeper, more meaningful, and more analog experiences, and why artists and creators have an important role to play right now Connect with Tina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawells/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinawells/ Website: www.tinawells.com ✅ Sign up for the newsletter: https://theleadershipdance.substack.com/s/the-leadership-dance 👉Listen and follow: https://linktr.ee/theleadershipdance Music from InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ "Catwalk Queen"

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