Hi! I'm Kyle.
I am an artist, author, inventor, speaker, welder, animator, storyteller, and professional internet goofball.
I enjoy making things that live at the intersection of humor and heart. I REALLY like making things with other people - like singing Don’t Stop Believing with 37,000 friends or putting on a fake marathon with 34,477 internet strangers or having a Viking funeral for the regrets of 20,000+ people. My projects have been featured in the Washington Post, BuzzFeed, WIRED, FastCompany, and more.
I’ve had the privilege of working with brands like Kentucky Fried Chicken, Casper, and the Springfield, Missouri Landfill.
When I’m not working on one of my projects, I can often be found giving a keynote somewhere. I enjoy speaking on the topics of kindness, creativity, and the ways in which life is like a grilled cheese sandwich. Over the last 11+ years I’ve spoken to over 350,000 audience members in 49 states.
Interviews
I’ve been interviewed on a bunch of podcasts over the years, mostly because I have a lot of free time and enjoy the sound of my own voice. If you also enjoy the sound of my voice, here are a few links for your listening pleasure:
Creative Pep Talk - Episode 315
This was a fun one. Andy and I did a deep dive into the story of how our book came to be, from inception to publication.
Lots of good nuggets in here. (I was also on an earlier episode: Creative Pep Talk // Episode 162)
Rainy Day Diaries // Episode 47
Jenipher Lyn and I discussed cardboarding, speaking, and finding your own learning style.
We also get into an argument about whether or not introverts and extroverts are real.
The SpeakerLab // Episode 347
Grant and I talk about unexpected TikTok virality, my first kids book, and how my speaking business changed during Covid.
(I was also on an earlier episode: The SpeakerLab // Episode 102)
Create Podcast // Episode 90
Jason and I talked about where ideas come from, how I make mine happen, and more.
(I was also on an earlier episode: Create Podcast // Episode 33)
Podcasting One-Handed // Episode 6
I have no idea what I said on this podcast because it was a long time ago,
but Ryan is a good friend and we always laugh a lot together so I’m sure it was good.
Contact
Business Inquiries
Literary // Stimola Literary Studio
Childrens - Erica Rand Silverman
Nonfiction - Adriana Stimola
Speaking Inquiries // Top Speakers