Matt Ross Grow or Fold - School of Rock, One River

Did we accidentally educate creativity out of an entire generation?

Former School of Rock CEO and One River School founder Matt Ross joins The Jeremiah Show for a powerful conversation about creativity, reinvention, mental health, and why adults stop making things.

From raising an autistic son to rebuilding his life in midlife, Matt opens up about purpose, emotional growth, neuroplasticity, and why “creative growth is the X factor” in modern life. This is an inspiring and deeply human conversation about reclaiming play, passion, and the courage to create again.

 

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Pick Up Your Copy of Matt Ross’ Book  Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond

 

00:01:58 – Did We Accidentally Educate Creativity Out of a Generation?
Matt Ross on creativity, art education, and the cultural shift that caused both children and adults to stop making things.

00:04:14 – From Radio Executive to School of Rock CEO
How a chance opportunity led Matt to scale School of Rock from 5 schools to 55 locations and reshape music education.

00:08:35 – The Creative Kid Who Never Had Mentors
Growing up in Queens, missed opportunities, unsupportive circumstances, and the lifelong impact of childhood creativity.

00:18:48 – Creating One River School of Art + Design
Why Matt left the corporate world and set out to transform art education through contemporary artists and the creative community.

00:22:00 – Why It's Never Too Late to Create
Creative growth, neuroplasticity, mental health, and how artistic expression helps people thrive at every age.

00:25:51 – Why Adults Stop Creating
Career pressure, self-criticism, societal expectations, and the challenge of reconnecting with the creative self.

00:37:14 – Creativity as the Missing Piece of Human Growth
Matt introduces his concept of "Creative Growth" and explains why play, experimentation, and curiosity matter more than ever.

00:53:46 – Grow or Fold: Reinvention, Purpose & Midlife Transformation
Matt shares the personal journey behind his new book, raising a son with severe autism, finding purpose, and building a new life after 50.

 

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