From Ninja Turtles to Ancientz: Howard Chang’s Journey of Creativity, Faith, and Purpose

Can peak success still leave you searching for true purpose? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Howard Chang—the artist behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys—joins Tim Winders to share how failing quickly and embracing faith transformed his journey from designing pop icons to creating Ancients, a bold new venture reimagining biblical heroes as futuristic warriors. Dive into a story of creativity, resilience, and purpose where nostalgia meets conviction, and discover how faith and innovation can reshape culture. If you’re ready for an honest conversation that blends creativity, business, and spiritual growth, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
“The more you fail, the more you grow.” - Howard Chang

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About Our Guest:

Howard Chang is an accomplished artist and entrepreneur best known for his influential work designing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys—a globally successful and culturally iconic franchise. With a background spanning creative design, manufacturing, and tech, Howard Chang blends business acumen with imaginative artistry. He is currently pioneering "Ancientz," a bold new project that reimagines biblical heroes as futuristic warriors, aiming to inspire the next generation with stories rooted in purpose, creativity, and faith.

Reasons to Listen:

1. Discover the untold story behind the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy craze and how Howard Chang helped shape an iconic franchise.
2. Get a behind-the-scenes look at turning failure into growth, and how fast-tracked “failing quickly” paved the way for creative and business breakthroughs.
3. Dive into the creation of “Ancientz,” a bold new project reimagining biblical heroes as futuristic warriors, blending pop culture, faith, and innovation.

Episode Resources & Action Steps:

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

1. Ancientz Website: Visit Ancientz.com (with a "z") to see Howard Chang’s faith-inspired, futuristic toy line and sign up for email updates.
2. Ancientz Instagram: Follow Ancientz on Instagram for the latest updates, behind-the-scenes content, and project progress.
3. San Diego Comic Con: Mentioned as a hub for pop culture fans and a place where nostalgia and fandom thrive. If you're interested in toys, comics, or creative inspiration, consider visiting or following news from San Diego Comic Con.

Action Steps for Listeners:

1. Check Out Ancientz: Visit the Ancientz website and follow on Instagram to support and stay updated on the launch of a new, creative pop-culture brand blending faith and futuristic design.
2. Reflect on “Fail Quickly”: Adopt the mindset of failing quickly, as discussed by Howard Chang. If you start a new creative project or business idea and it’s not working, don’t spend years dragging it out—learn from it, pivot, and grow.
3. Incorporate Quiet Time for Creativity: Take time to pause and reflect before launching into a new creative pursuit, just as Tim Winders and Howard Chang discussed. Set aside moments for prayer, quiet, or...