Description

The Don't Waste I Podcast supports your personal and career growth journey by featuring relatable stories from 34 creative experts and emerging talents. Focusing on happiness, purpose, and potential—not just high performance—will give you insights that inspire small steps forward, helping you become the best version of yourself as a creative professional.

Let’s take small steps forward together. Don’t waste your time, don’t waste your ‘I.’

Curious about the next episodes? Explore all 34 podcast guests:

www.dontwaste-i.com/stories

This podcast is in partnership with:

• Design Biennale Rotterdam 2025
• Fenix Museum
• Lack of Guidance
• Margreeth Olsthoorn
• Nieuwe Instituut
• Rotterdam Partners

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

About Bastiaan van der Sluis

Hi, my name is Bastiaan van der Sluis. I have 15 years of experience in architecture, fashion, art, design and communications, and I have worked with companies such as MVRDV, Studio Roosegaarde, KCAP and BMWi.

Today, I am a communication performance improver who helps creative employees, businesses, and artists reach their potential through holistic growth strategies, continuous 1% improvements, and tailored communication solutions.

Follow on social media:

IG: instagram.com/dontwaste_i

LI: linkedin.com/in/bastiaanvandersluis