New Television Series "The Creativity Salon" With Creativity Expert Neil Tepper Premieres March 18

Online, March 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - HONOLULU: "The Creativity Salon," a new television series with creativity expert Neil Tepper, premieres at 8:00 p.m. H.S.T. on Friday, March 18, 2011 on O'ahu Channel 52 - an 'ÅŒlelo network channel - as well as on the web at olelo.org. Tepper's half-hour lifestyle talk show explores the creative arts and the art of living a creative life. In each episode, Tepper welcomes guests from Hawai`i and around the world, including artists, business leaders and educators, who share how they use creativity to enhance their personal and professional lives. "The Creativity Salon" responds to America's creativity crisis with real-world examples of how to apply inspiration and innovation to everyday life for greater fulfillment and success.

"Creativity is so much more than artistic talent," said Tepper. "It's a powerful force that everyone can tap into. Given the current buzz about the creativity crisis in America and the decline of innovation in American companies, the time is ripe for 'The Creativity Salon.' Viewers will gain insights into how to apply their own innate creativity to improve their work life and personal life."

Upcoming episodes feature:

• "We All Have a Story" - with Jeff Gere, one of America's most prolific and popular storytellers
• "The Art of Teaching" - with Kristen Brummel, Hawai`i "Teacher of the Year" for 2011
• "Creativity Without Borders" - with Jelena Gasic, London- and Serbia-based creativity teacher
• "Follow Your Vision" - with 11-year-old Hawaiian author Kekaulele Kawaiae'a
• Future episodes will feature singing legend, Jimmy Borges; TV producer, Emme Tomimbang; and other notables and celebrities

"As a bridge between East and West, Hawai`i is the perfect place to cultivate the seeds of creativity," continued Tepper. "Broadcasting on 'ÅŒlelo is the ideal vehicle to share these ideas with viewers around world, who can conveniently stream 'The Creativity Salon' from their homes, laptops and workplaces."

"The Creativity Salon" will air the first and third Friday of the month at 8:00 p.m. H.S.T., as well as every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. H.S.T. It will also stream live and On-Demand at olelo.org. In addition, episodes will also be archived on TheCreativitySalon.com.

Tepper - a former creative director for The Coca-Cola Company, Universal Television and the 1996 Olympics - coaches executives, artists and other high achievers seeking a creative edge. Known as "The Creativity Doctor," Tepper helps people harness the power of their own creativity for greater business success and deeper personal fulfillment. His new book, "Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life" offers simple, creative solutions for common problems we face in our fast-paced information-based world. "Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life" is available at Amazon and in bookstores across the country. In addition to being a trusted coach, Tepper is an award-winning photographer, songwriter, and columnist for The Self Improvement Blog. For more information about Tepper, visit neiltepper.com.

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