Don’t Waste I
by Bastiaan van der Sluis
April 10, 2025 8:34 am
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.’
Curious about the next episodes? Explore all 36 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 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’.
Follow on social media:
IG: instagram.com/dontwaste_i
LI: linkedin.com/in/bastiaanvandersluis
Recent Episodes
EP20: Paul Cournet on Cultivating Communities, Trusting the Process, and Creating Space for Others
3 months agoEP19: Inger Kammeraat on Letting Go of Control, Leading with Intuition, and Building Sustainable Futures
4 months agoEP18: Aric Chen on Shaping Cultural Narratives, the Power of Observation, and Leading with Perspective
4 months agoEP17: Telmo Pieper on the Balance Between Control and Chaos, Artistic Growth, and Finding Freedom in the Process
5 months agoEP16: Simone van Neerven on Embracing Rebellion, Breaking and Optimising Systems, and Challenging the Status Quo
5 months agoEP15: Piet Oudolf on Redefining Landscapes, Taking Risks, Craftsmanship, and Intuition
6 months agoEP:14 Javier Arpa Fernandez on Rethinking Cities, Challenging Norms, and Inspiring the Next Generation
6 months agoEP13: Julian Mollema on Creative Confidence, Branding, and the Future of Analogue
6 months agoEP12: Charlotte Thomas shares her story about writing for change. Empowering voices. Rewriting history.
6 months agoEP11: From Corporate Life to Regenerative Farming: Thomas Verdel’s Journey to Improving Ecosystems
7 months ago