This week we talk about some of the pivotal moments we’ve experienced and the lessons learned along the way.
Finding the confidence to create
It’s easy to fall into attaching our value and worth to what we make. This ends up holding us back… and even if we can press through the fear and “succeed,” it’s still not going to make us feel like we hope it will feel. This week, we talk about how to find the confidence to create — which starts with understanding and accepting our own value.
Getting your art covered : A proven guide to getting press
Of course we want people to know about our shows, exhibitions and events. Press is an essential element of that. This week, we talk about some proven methods of how to get the newspaper, bloggers, influencers and more to cover your art.
Building your creative tribe
Some of what we do as artists is solo. But a big part of it involves other people. This week, we talk about 3 types of people it’s great to have as part of your tribe as you build your creative career.
How to launch – lessons of what not to do from CNN+
Maybe it’s a weird analogy… but there are some lessons we can learn from the failed launch of CNN+. This week we talk about building and launching your next creative project and how to do it successfully.
Bringing YOUR creative dreams to life (and shedding the expectations of others)
There are lots of voices who have an opinion about HOW you should be an artist. But in the end, it comes down to what you want and need. This week, we talk about 3 common voices that might try and distract you… and how to make sure they don’t.
How artists can close more deals
Some practical advice on selling your art - whether it’s original work or a commissioned piece. As artists, selling is one component of what we do. This week, we talk about some practical ways to get even better at it.
Creating with emotional maturity
Our emotional lives play a pivotal role on our creativity. Our ability to create authentically… and our ability to create at all is connected to how we feel. This week, we talk about cultivating a healthy relationship to our emotions so that we can create with authenticity and regularity.
Kick imposter syndrome to the curb
Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes? Like you don’t belong in the room? Like you don’t deserve the gig? Struggling with worth and the belief that we belong can be a lifelong struggle for creative people. This week, we talk about some practical ways to change our thinking and start believing in our worth.
Connecting deeply to our art : thoughts on Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk
Making art can be emotionally difficult. One way of dealing with that is developing coping mechanisms that distance us from our work. But, in the end, living a full life isn’t about detachment. This week, we talk about the value of moving toward greater health so that we can connect deeply.
Reset and refresh with creative spring cleaning
Has your creative process gotten cluttered? This week we talk about 3 ways to refresh your mind and emotions so you can thrive creatively.
How to accelerate your creative learning
Creativity is a skill. And, like all skills, there is a learning curve. This week, we talk about 3 specific ways you can accelerate the learning process.
3 art cliches that get it wrong
We’ve heard it said… “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard” but is that true? This week, we explore some of the tropes that have made their way into the creative world and ask, “really?”
Becoming a resilient artist
Accomplishing dreams takes a long time. That’s why resilience is so important. Life isn’t about getting everything right. It’s about getting back up when we inevitably fail.
Overcoming, "I can't" so we can start doing
There are lots of “I can’t” statements we adopt as artists. This week, we talk about those statement and what we CAN do instead.
Growing your creative network
You know what they say… it’s all about who you know. Networking can feel awkward most of the time. That’s why this week we’re giving you practical ways to build relationships with other creative people.
Cultivating your creative appetite
It’s easy to stuff ourselves full of junk food (literally and figuratively — looking at you endless TikTok feed). When we’re stuffed, we don’t have an appetite for good food. The same is true for our creativity. This week, we talk about how to develop our creative appetite so we can create amazing work.
Overcoming fear to do what you love
Our fears can sometimes stop us in our tracks. This can become a huge hurdle in seeing our creative dreams come to life. This week, we talk about fear and how to press through it.
How to quit your day job
We talk about being a full time artist on this podcast a lot. This week, we talk about the practicalities of getting to that place. Some things to do… and not do.
Eliminating stress so you can create
Some stress is unavoidable. But some stress is completely avoidable. This week, we talk about some stress that is avoidable and the things we can do to eliminate those sources of stress.
