Never Stop Creating: From Music to Film and Beyond with Henri Yonet
Never Stop Creating: From Music to Film and Beyond with Henri Yonet  
Podcast: Expressions of Leadership
Published On: Tue Sep 29 2026
Description: In this episode of Expressions of Leadership, Henri Yonet takes us through a remarkable creative journey shaped by two very different influences: an artistic mother and a scientific father. From experimenting with chemistry, music, and photography as a child to studying classical music, songwriting, and arranging at Santa Monica College and Berklee, Henri learned to see both creative possibilities and the structures that bring ideas to life. He shares how mentors and unexpected connections opened doors throughout his career, and how producing music, engineering sound, and working with artists taught him to listen deeply, recognize talent, and help others bring out their best. Henri also reflects on the realities of building a creative career, from running his own recording studio and navigating the pressures of business to composing under tight television deadlines and eventually moving into film and documentary storytelling. Along the way, he shares lessons about curiosity, humility, presence, self-work, and the importance of treating people well. Today, Henri is focused on writing for film and television and telling stories of his own, with the hope of encouraging greater openness, creativity, and human connection. Follow Henri Yonet on Instagram @henri_theworld  Don't miss an episode! Be sure to click on the Follow and Subscribe buttons. Follow Expressions of Leadership on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also catch the show on CKMS 102.7 FM Radio Waterloo, Canada. Discover more about host Michele Kawamoto Perry and The Forward Project's expertise in culture transformation and leadership development at www.theforwardproject.co. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Expressions of Leadership and Henri Yonet 02:02 Growing Up Between Art, Science and Creativity 05:18 Discovering Music and Finding Its Language 14:48 Learning Sound Engineering at Paramount Studios 23:04 Building a Creative Business and Recording Studio 28:04 Composing for Television and Meeting Tight Deadlines 33:51 From Music to Documentary Filmmaking 39:27 Curiosity, Connection and Recognizing Talent 42:08 Leadership Through Presence, Humility and Listening 47:45 Reinventing Yourself and Finding the Next Chapter 49:54 Advice to His Younger Self and a Passion for Collecting