We’ve heard it said, “quality over quantity.” Not so with our creative dreams. Quality is actually birthed from quantity. In this episode we talk about how regular rhythms can help us create our best work.
Recharging your creative batteries : with special guest, Adam Sliger
We might be tempted to swing, like a pendulum, from one extreme to the other. We can have intense times of working and then prolonged seasons of not. In this episode, we talk about practicals ways to strike a balance and develop great habits toward consistency.
“An artist’s duty is to reflect the times.” Nina Simone
Artists throughout time have challenged the way things were. We have the opportunity to speak into culture and evoke change. This week, we explore a few artists who have transformed the world with their art. And we ask 4 questions to help us do the same.
Building from the ground up : An interview with Conductor, Eric Jocobsen
Lots of helpful content from Eric’s story. At 13, he decided he wanted to become a full time musician. We learn from Eric’s story as he builds the Brooklyn Knights and ascends to become the Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Through hundreds of creative collaborations and lots of hard work, Eric build a creative career that he’s still growing and developing today.
Transform the world with your art
Art has always played an important role in transforming culture, in sparking change in society. In this episode, we talk about 4 things we can implement into our practice to create art that transforms the world in a meaningful way.
3 things to do to beat fear and move forward
Fear is real. But it’s also completely imaginary. What we do with our fear will affect our ability to live out our creative passions. In this episode, we talk about some helpful realities of fear. Then Cole shares 3 things we can do when we’re afraid.
Cultivating a thriving art career : Lessons from the garden
Sometimes, we have this picture of the life of an artist being drugs, sex, rock n roll. Or a writer, living a peaceful life in a cabin in the woods. Of course, both of these things can be true, but there’s another side of building a creative career — hard work. In this week’s episode, we look at what gardening can teach us about cultivating a thriving creative career.
Bringing BIG art to life : An interview with Toni Sikes from CodaWorx
Commissioned projects can be a great source of revenue for artists. Toni Sikes has spent life helping artists find work and navigate the process. In this conversation, we talk about how to get work and get it done!
4 attributes for successful collaboration
Artist often find ourselves as one member of a team. Sometimes we have ideas that are bigger than us… that require others to pull off. In these moments, there are helpful tools for a successful collaboration. That’s what this episode is all about!
Getting started and staying strong : an interview with Chandler Bolt of Self-Publishing School
In this interview with Chandler Bolt, CEO and Founder of Self-Publishing School, we talk about how artists can take their creative dreams to the next level. We answer questions like, “How do I get people to see what I make?” and “How do I balance short term tasks and long-term vision?”
5 traits to help us thrive creatively
Part of being a healthy person and a healthy artist is being willing to grow. As we become more acquainted with ourselves, it helps us move forward in making creativity our career. Here are 5 traits to be thinking about in our lives as we bring our creative dreams to life!
5 quarantine rhythms to keep you creative
Things are different right now, for sure. Maybe our processes have been upended and our workflows have been interrupted. Here are 5 rhythms we can integrate into our creative practice that will help us navigate times of quarantine.
Everything is an offer –navigating a changing reality
In improv, we’re taught that “everything is an offer.” In this episode we talk about how that applies to lives as artists and humans. How do we navigated the ever-changing realities around us to truly thrive as artists?
How great art also helps us live a great life
Good art is inspired, it is done with intention, it takes time, it affects the world. So many truths about great art also apply to crafting a good life. Today, we talk about how we develop our creative careers by crafting daily life with intention.
How to be heard, because what you have to say is important
Artists transform culture. Artists shape the future. What you do is meaningful, so it’s important that your voice is heard. What does it mean to be heard as an artist? And how do we do it? That’s this week’s episode.
Leveraging difficult times : Artists and coronavirus
Things have gotten crazy. There is a ton of uncertainty — especially for freelancers, contractors, and artists. How can we leverage this time as an opportunity?
It's okay to be nervous
If we’re growing, we’re going to continue to face the unknown. That can be nerve wracking. Don’t beat yourself up. Instead, embrace that sense of uneasiness as a sign that you’re growing. This week, on the Artrepreneur Podcast.
Overcoming anxiety in your creative life
When you’re building your creative career, there might be some things that pop up and cause stress and anxiety. This week, we talk about some practical ways to navigate through anxiety and stay healthy.
Build a successful creative business : An interview with Nick Sambrato of Mama's Sauce
Artrepreneur is all about building your creative career. But what does that mean? In this episode, we talk with Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce about the three essential pillars of building any business… and how it applies to you as an artist.
What to do with opposition
When we’re making stuff, people will have something to say about it. So, what do we do with that… especially when it feels like opposition. That’s what we talk about this week on the Artrepreneur Podcast.
