The Don’t Waste I Podcast is for creative professionals looking for real, relatable insights into personal and career growth—beyond the hype of overnight success.

Through in-depth conversations with architects, designers, curators, writers, and innovators, we explore career transitions, creative struggles, and the realities of building something meaningful. No celebrities, no marketing gimmicks—just honest stories from people shaping industries with their work.

Hosted by Bastiaan, this podcast is a personal journey to uncover how we can all better manage our energy, time, and creative potential. Because success isn’t just about high performance—it’s about happiness, purpose, and taking small but meaningful steps forward.

Don’t waste your time, don’t waste your ‘I.’

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About Don't Waste I

Don’t Waste I is a growing initiative focused on inspiring and empowering creative professionals and businesses to reach their potential. Through thoughtful content, innovative projects, and meaningful storytelling, we aim to elevate communication performance and help others make impactful changes.

Learn more: www.dontwaste-i.com

About Bastiaan van der Sluis

Hi, my name is Bastiaan van der Sluis. With 15 years of experience across architecture, fashion, art, design, and communications, I’ve worked with renowned names like MVRDV, Studio Roosegaarde, KCAP, and BMWi, in both design and communication leadership roles. Now, I help creative businesses do what they do best—better.

Improving your communication performance. That's what I do best. Person, business or team; I ensure that you perform better in a more efficient way to get the most out of your talent and ambitions, your 'I'.

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