The Don’t Waste I 'Stories That Move' are 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, strategists, curators, and cultural workers we learn about the reality behind their careers: not just the milestones, but the mindset. How they manage energy. Why they stayed, quit, rebuilt. What drives them. What almost broke them. No budgets or big marketing teams—just honest stories from people shaping industries with their work.

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.’

Learn more or listen to Season 1:

www.dontwaste-i.com/capsules

This podcast is in partnership with:

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

Hosted by Bastiaan, this is a self-produced and self-financed podcast. A personal journey to uncover how we can all better manage our energy, time, and creative potential.

With 15 years across architecture, fashion, and culture — working with names like MVRDV, Studio Roosegaarde, KCAP, and BMWi — Bastiaan now helps others fix what’s broken, focus on what matters, and build what lasts as a Communication Performance Strategist.

Follow on social media:

IG: instagram.com/dontwaste_i

LI: linkedin.com/in/bastiaanvandersluis

Chart: Apple Podcasts – Portugal – Careers

Ranking history