About CJ:


CJ makes stuff for problem solvers, different thinkers, & story changers.

He is an author, speaker, & founder of Reculture, an award-winning media studio making shows that feed the future. The best way to stay connected with CJ is to subscribe to his weekly newsletter

Other things CJ does:


Books

A book about media, technology, and the future of the whole human race.

Weirdos can change the world as long as they don’t let it change them first.

Consulting

When it comes to the story you’re trying to change, CJ brings more than a decade of experience as a results-driven creative strategist. A trusted advisor on messaging, storytelling, and go-to-market, he’s consulted all types of storychangers from startups, thought leaders, and nonprofits, to presidential candidates, IPOs, and Fortune 500s.

Described as “Mr. Rogers meets Larry David,” CJ brings his insights as an award-winning media producer to pressing professional development conversations about the future of work and play. Topics CJ talks about include…

  • What Creatives Can Do When They Hear “AI” (Besides Cry)

  • Why The Hero’s Journey is Broken (and What Stories We Should Tell Instead)

  • How to Make Weird Ideas Make Sense to Normal People

  • Kids, Creativity, & Social Media: The Problem & The Potential 

Speaking


What People Say

A hope-filled provocateur of challenging and consequential thoughts.
— Billy Price, Creative Director / Filmmaker
He immediately connected with our audience. CJ is everything that makes the spirit of TED so special.
— Tim Knight, TEDx Organizer
A creative genius. He knows how to weave a passionate narrative and ignite others with it.
— Nigel Simpson, Former Disney Executive
An unbelievably kind soul with a powerful message people need to hear!
— Joanna Waterfall, Founder, Yellow Conference