We are dedicating this channel to the study of the creative process.
Through interviews with a wide variety of artistic individuals, we will be observing the unique ways that creatives approach their art, what drives them to create, and advice they have to offer others. Creativity in any field can be a messy, imperfect, but thrilling process and our hope is to bring inspiration to others.
In Other Words Podcast is a production of Crimson Crow Press.
Building the Future of Responsible Tech_ Christian Taylor (CEO, Fortrius AI)
In this episode of the In Other Words Podcast, we sit down with Christian Taylor, a technology entrepreneur, product leader, and AI founder with more than two decades of experience building digital products and companies.
Christian’s journey is a masterclass in creativity and adaptability. Before shaping the tech landscape, he was a longtime musician and songwriter—bringing the same obsession with building and creating to music that he eventually brought to Silicon Valley. After spending 14 years in San Francisco leading startups and holding senior product leadership roles at companies like LinkedIn and Autodesk, Christian returned to his hometown of St. Louis. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of Fortrius AI, an enterprise AI governance platform helping companies adopt artificial intelligence securely and responsibly.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a creative looking to pivot careers, or a leader trying to navigate the complex world of enterprise AI, Christian’s insights are packed with invaluable lessons.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Creative Mindset: How a background as a touring musician and songwriter fuels tech innovation.
The Startup Grind: Christian’s experience founding Payvment, a Silicon Valley social-commerce startup acquired by Intuit.
Big Tech Leadership: Inside his senior product leadership roles at LinkedIn and Autodesk.
The Future of AI Governance: Why Christian founded Fortrius AI and how companies can adopt AI safely and responsibly.
Connect with Christian Taylor & Fortrius AI:
Website: fortrius.ai
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mrchristiantaylor
A Production of Crimson Crow Press
11 Aug 2026
Crafting Creativity_ William Symington on Theatre, Teaching, and Production S2E14
William Symington joins In Other Words to talk about his three decades in theatre, scenic design, production management, and arts education. From his years at Arizona State University to helping launch Grand Canyon University’s College of Fine Arts and Production, William has shaped programs, mentored emerging artists, and overseen more than 200 productions across theatre, film, and live entertainment.
In this episode, we explore his creative process, the evolution of theatre education, the future of entertainment production, and the lessons he’s learned while preparing the next generation of designers, makers, and storytellers.
Topics We Cover:
• Scenic design & world‑building
•Production management & leadership
• Theatre education & mentorship
• Building arts programs at ASU & GCU
• Creativity, collaboration, and professional growth
• The future of live entertainment, themed spaces, and emerging media
If you enjoy conversations about creativity, craft, and the people shaping the performing arts, this episode is for you.
A Production of Crimson Crow Press
27 Jul 2026
Behind the Pages_ How Authors Collaborate to Build Books Together S2E13
In this episode of In Other Words, we’re pulling back the curtain on a real book-in-progress and the collaboration between two of our authors that brought it to life.
One author handed over a full story outline. The other took that skeleton and began weaving flesh, breath, and momentum into it. And then the four of us sat down together and did what creatives do best: we followed the threads. We tugged at ideas. We asked “what if?” We explored alternate paths the story could take, and watched how one spark leads to another until suddenly you’re holding something richer, stronger, and more alive than where you started.
This episode isn’t just about collaboration—it’s about the flow of story. The way narrative shifts when different minds touch it. The way a book becomes a book because people are willing to play, question, reshape, and imagine together.
If you’ve ever wondered how stories evolve behind the scenes, or how authors work together to build something bigger than either could create alone, pull up a chair. You’re in the room with us for this one.
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