From uncontrollable external factors to gatekeepers with their own agenda, we bump into some difficult circumstances in the creative process. This week, we talk about some of those unexpected moments and what to do when we encounter them.
Finding joy in the creative process
Does the creative process sometimes feel overwhelming? This week, we talk about how to embrace joy in the creative process and keep it going.
Your public image... important? What do we do about it?
Every artist has a public image. That’s what it means to have an audience. This week, we help you think through being intentional about that image. We don’t tell you what to look like, but we give you tools to help you create what’s authentic to you.
5 things that will always be true... so we can stop worrying about them (Copy)
There are some things that a lot of us creative people worry about… money, audience response, the quality of our work. When we recognize that some of these things are just always going to be true, we can release some of that worry and get to making great art!
Mastery, what is it and how do we get it?
Sometimes, the creative process can produce anxiety. But mastery changes that. BUT, what is mastery? And how do we become masters of our artform. This week, we talk about that… and it will hopefully help us release anxiety and embrace the creative process with ease.
Enjoying the spectrum of success
How narrow is your definition of artistic success? There is so much variety in what we do. And there is a lot of variety in what comes of the things we make. And that’s okay. As we continue to explore how to develop healthy creative rhythms, this week, we talk about success.
The key to bringing that big creative dream to life
Creative people are dreamers. We’re always thinking about “what if” and “some day.” But sometimes those dreams are so big, they seem unachievable. This week, we talk about how to get started and keep going until that dream is a reality.
Don't phone it in... but have a good time
How we work will affect a lot of things about the process of creating. When we focus in, it helps us enjoy the work more, and it helps the people around us enjoy it more too.
Here's how we've failed
This week, we get a little personal… Cole and Adam tell stories of failure and the lessons we learned along the way.
Failure is part of the creative process. Every artist at every stage of their career faces failure — small and large. The important thing is how we learn to respond.
Developing confidence while being unsure
No need to “fake it til you make it.” No need for “imposter syndrome.” Confidence isn’t about knowing it all or getting it all right. Confidence is about building the belief that you can navigate the challenges and come out on the other side a-okay.
This episode is supported by Wireframe. Check out their podcast at https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=artrepreneur
Tech tips for a better creative flow
This week we talk about some helpful technology tools to help us streamline our creative process. Whether it’s editing promo videos or just keeping track of our creative ideas, there are a ton of tools that can help us thrive.
This episode is supported by Wireframe. Check out their podcast at https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=artrepreneur
4 pillars : Game Theory : how we make decisions
All day, everyday, we’re making decisions. In life and in art. Why do we sometimes avoid making decisions? How can we make more informed decisions? That’s what this week’s episode is all about. This episode is #5 of a 5 episode series on things that help us thrive as artists and as people.
This episode is supported by Wireframe. Check out their podcast at https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=artrepreneur
4 pillars : Rhetoric : our ability to communicate
Everything we do as artists is tied to communication. That’s why it’s key to our creative endeavors. This week, we talk about how we can listen to be inspired and communicate to inspire others. This episode is #4 of a 5 episode series on things that help us thrive as artists and as people.
4 pillars : Emotional Maturity
Living a rich emotional life is key to our lives as artists. We connect to our emotions and use that as an opportunity to create in ways that connect deeply with people. But how do we grow emotionally? This episode is #3 of a 5 episode series on things that help us thrive as artists and as people.
4 pillars : Physical Health
It’s not immediately obvious how physical health ties into our lives as artists. But it really has a big impact. Exercise, Food, Substances, Sleep… all these things combine in a healthy way to help us thrive creatively. This episode is #2 of a 5 episode series on things that help us thrive as artists and as people.
4 pillars for creative thriving (and in life too)
As artists, we’re constantly communicating and making decisions. But have we been given the tools to do those things? And are we coming to those decisions from a place of centeredness and clarity? This week, we being a 5 week journey diving into 4 principles that can radically transform our lives and creativity for the better. We’ll be looking at physical health, emotional maturity, rhetoric, and game theory. Big concepts that have big potential.
Habits that help you create
It’s difficult to get started sometimes. It’s also tough to keep going. This week, we talk about “The Atomic Habit” by James Clear. 3 practical tips for starting and sustaining habits that help us make things!
Finding successful creative collaborations
Big visions require a team. If you’re dreaming about creating something epic, collaboration is the road to get you there. In this week’s episode, we explore what makes a successful collaboration and how to avoid those explosive moments we’re all a little afraid of.
Create and keep creating : lessons from a creative journey
Each week, the Artrepreneur Podcast brings helpful and practical info for creative people and artists to bring their creative dreams to life. This week, our host, Cole NeSmith, shares the story of his creative journey and some of the lessons learned along the way.
Creating from a place of authenticity
There are constant distractions that can prevent us from remaining authentic in the process of creating. Being reactionary, trying to appear novel… how do we move away from the influence of external circumstances and remain committed to our voice and passions?
