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    #177: How Major Life Changes Reshape Creative Workflows, With Quinn Nelson

    State of the Workflow

    March 23rd, 2026 · 73 minutes

    Myke talks to Quinn Nelson of Snazzy Labs about adapting a creative workflow after becoming a parent – how major life changes reshape priorities, time, and systems, and how creators rebuild sustainable ways to keep making things.

    Guest Starring: Quinn Nelson

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    Links and Show Notes

    Quinn Nelson - Snazzy Labs - YouTube
    Spark Mail
    Notion
    We made the Mac mini ACTUALLY mini! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube
    I Made My Own Mac! You Can Too! - Snazzy Labs - YouTube
    Brick
    Quinn's Home Screen
    Rivian
    When Did I…?
    Narwhal 2 for Reddit
    MDR Dasher Keyboard – Kickstarter