Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the Creative Innovators Podcast (the “Podcast,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), produced by Rethink Next LLC, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website at creativeinnovatorspodcast.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines our practices concerning information collected through our websites, newsletters, and related services.

Who We Are

Creative Innovators Podcast is part of Rethink Next LLC, a creative and educational venture founded by Dr. Gigi Johnson. Rethink Next produces media, programs, and tools that explore creativity, innovation, and the future of systems.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Newsletter Signup

  • Data Collected: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
  • Purpose: To send updates about new podcast episodes, insights, and information about Rethink Next programs and events.
  • Consent: By subscribing, you consent to receive these communications. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

Contact Forms

If you use our contact forms, we collect the information you provide (such as name and email) to respond to your inquiry. Submissions may be checked by automated spam detection services.

Cookies and Tracking

We use Google Analytics and related tools to analyze aggregated visitor behavior (such as page views, referral sources, and general location).

  • We do not receive personally identifiable information from this tracking.
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Acast audio players, Spotify links, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These platforms may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Google Analytics (for site analytics).
  • Our email marketing provider (for newsletters).
  • Spam detection services (for contact forms).

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form data: Retained only as long as needed to respond.
  • Aggregated analytics data: Typically retained up to 26 months.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to your data.
  • Request deletion of your data (unless retention is legally required).
  • Withdraw consent for newsletter communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, email us at privacyquestions@rethinknext.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:

Rethink Next LLC
407 Concord Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
Email: privacyquestions@rethinknext.com

Creative Innovators Episodes

From Rhythm & Hues to Dancing Atoms with Saraswathi “Vani” Balgam

From Rhythm & Hues to Dancing Atoms with Saraswathi “Vani” Balgam

Dec 14, 2023

Saraswathi “Vani” Balgam, CEO and Creative Director of Dancing Atoms, shares her journey from starting in a family-run animation studio in India to leading global teams at Rhythm & Hues and DreamWorks. In conversation with Gigi Johnson, Vani explores how storytelling, cultural heritage, and trust have guided her career in animation, VFX, and filmmaking. She discusses building communities through Women in Animation India, ASIFA India, and Epic’s Women Creators Program, while also championing women’s leadership in immersive media. This episode highlights how Vani blends creativity, resilience, and mentorship to shape both stories on screen and opportunities off-screen.

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Creating New Musical Instruments with Mike Butera

Creating New Musical Instruments with Mike Butera

Nov 20, 2023

Mike Butera has gone on some intriguing journeys, connecting music performance passions, philosophy and sound studies, and tech in creating new musical instruments for regular people to get into music. He shares his path to launching Artiphon after years in academic...

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Building VR Community through Learning with Dominique Wu

Building VR Community through Learning with Dominique Wu

Nov 6, 2023

Dominique Wu is a real leader in bringing together education and VR for regular people. She's created the XReality Pro program. She'll talk about what it's like to be an immigrant in the United States as a creative, a different story than we've had a lot of guests...

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Ask the Right Questions with Isaac Saldana, CEO, Memo

Ask the Right Questions with Isaac Saldana, CEO, Memo

Oct 16, 2023

Isaac Saldana leans on two core values: asking the right questions and humility. Along with a good friend, he launched several companies. And several failed -- until he launched SendGrid in 2009. After learning to hire up with strong CEOs, the company went public in...

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