Episodes

March 31, 2021

312 - Do You Know Who You Are? Find Your Creative Identity Now

Most artists have a deep desire to be known, but you can’t tell the world who you are if you don’t know who you are. In this special episode we dive deep into a 5 step process for finding and …

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March 24, 2021

311 - How Your Creative Journey Ripples From Personal Breakthrough wi…

TODAY ON THE SHOW WE HAVE ONE OF MY CREATIVE HEROES! Grammy award winner Rostam Batmanglij!!!! Now I bet many of you are already fans, but if you’re a fan of Haim, Frank Ocean, Carly Rae Jepson, Vampire Weekend, Charli …

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March 10, 2021

310 - This 4 Step Process for Finding Your Focus Unlocks Super Potent…

The worst thing about being lost is not knowing whether every step is getting you closer to being found or further away. It’s maddening! Have you ever felt this way in your creative journey? Is this dread haunting your creative …

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March 4, 2021

309 - 10 of My Favorite Creative Podcasts & The 10 Super Insights The…

Part 2 of our TOP 10 Podcast COUNTDOWN! Listen in and hear some of my all time favorite creative podcasts, specific episodes of theirs I love and even specific tips, tactics and mindset shifts from these episodes! These insights have …

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March 3, 2021

308 - 10 of My Favorite Creative Podcasts & The 10 Super Insights Th…

Listen in and hear some of my all time favorite creative podcasts, specific episodes of theirs I love and even specific tips, tactics and mindset shifts from these episodes! These insights have been SUPERCHARGING my creativity lately. OK! HUGE NEWS!! …

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Feb. 24, 2021

307 - Feeling Unhappy With How Your Work is Performing Online? Do The…

I can’t be the only one just completely sick and tired of the internet. GOOD GOD. I mean - I am very grateful that we have this means of connecting in such disconnected times - BUT I have felt at …

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Feb. 17, 2021

306 - Hit a Wall? Use These 3 Steps for Finding Your Creative Flow Ag…

A goal can be a powerful motivator, but what happens when the world changes and your goal becomes impossible? What do you do when every effort you make doesn’t seem to change any outcome? In this episode we dive into …

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Feb. 3, 2021

305 - How the Secret to Great Work Starts Before The Creative Process…

There are very few creators whose practice I admire like I do illustrator Brian Rea’s - his work exemplifies so many of the ideas we talk about on this show and this conversation was like a B-12 energy shot into …

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Jan. 27, 2021

304 - Sick of Nothing Working on Social Media? Try These 3 Surprising…

Nothing makes me feel like giving up like when my efforts seem to make no difference. It’s maddening when your efforts don’t equal results, especially when it comes to social media. We all know that social media can really positively …

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Jan. 20, 2021

303 - Afraid Your Creativity is Stunted? Maybe The Answer Isn't In Th…

I’m starting to see a new pattern in creative breakthrough. We all know you gotta put in the time to learn your craft, but what’s the gap between being technically proficient and really truly finding yourself creatively? I think the …

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Jan. 13, 2021

302 - The 5 Creative Languages - How to Find Yours and Supercharge Yo…

We often use clout oriented and achievement focused goals to boost our motivation at the start of a new year, but have you ever felt uninspired by the pursuit of stroking the ego? Freud said the driving force of man …

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Jan. 6, 2021

301 - Feeling Apathetic? How to Get Super Motivated for 2021 in 3 Ste…

In 2020 my normal approach to motivation just wasn’t cutting it. When the future is completely unpredictable, working towards some far off achievement just seemed like wishful thinking. So screw goals. Right? Wrong - 2020 taught me an invaluable lesson …

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Dec. 16, 2020

300 - The 6 Six Essential Pillars of a Thriving Creative Practice

It’s the 300TH EPISODE of Creative Pep Talk!!! AND this episode will not disappoint!! Tune in to hear what I consider to be 6 of the most essential pillars of a thriving creative practice. These ideas have defined my career, …

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Dec. 10, 2020

299 - 4 Ways to Silence the Inner Critic and Unlock Your Best Work wi…

You are holding ideas in your head that are blocking your best work and the worst part? You can’t even see them! Danielle Krysa AKA The Jealous Curator is an expert at unblocking your work and helping you escape the …

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Dec. 9, 2020

299 - 4 Ways to Silence the Inner Critic and Unlock Your Best Work wi…

You are holding ideas in your head that are blocking your best work and the worst part? You can’t even see them! Danielle Krysa AKA The Jealous Curator is an expert at unblocking your work and helping you escape the …

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Dec. 2, 2020

298 - Unlock Your New Powerful 3 Point Growth Plan by Analyzing This …

If you want new followers and fans in 2021 - listen to this episode! Who wants to forget 2020 ASAP? Just me??? Didn’t think so. This year sucked. I get it, BUT before you switch lanes and blow past this …

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Dec. 2, 2020

298 - Unlock Your New Powerful 3 Point Growth Plan by Analyzing This …

If you want new followers and fans in 2021 - listen to this episode! Who wants to forget 2020 ASAP? Just me??? Didn’t think so. This year sucked. I get it, BUT before you switch lanes and blow past this …

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Nov. 18, 2020

297 - Why Creatives are Struggling and Where to Refocus Your Energy w…

“There’s never been a better time to be a creative person!” You’ve heard this before, but is it true? Is it your experience? Best Selling author William Deresiewicz decided to try and answer this question by interviewing hundreds of artists …

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Nov. 18, 2020

297 - Why Creatives are Struggling and Where to Refocus Your Energy w…

“There’s never been a better time to be a creative person!” You’ve heard this before, but is it true? Is it your experience? Best Selling author William Deresiewicz decided to try and answer this question by interviewing hundreds of artists …

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Nov. 11, 2020

296 - The 4 Step Process to Making Creative Work That Resonates Deeper

How could an archer improve their form if they never saw where their arrows hit the target? I spent the start of my career like an archer with a blindfold, afraid to look and see if I’d hit a bullseye, …

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Nov. 11, 2020

296 - The 4 Step Process to Making Creative Work That Resonates Deeper

How could an archer improve their form if they never saw where their arrows hit the target? I spent the start of my career like an archer with a blindfold, afraid to look and see if I’d hit a bullseye, …

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Nov. 2, 2020

295 - Feeding Your Creative Spark with Lisa Congdon

Lisa Congdon is back and is the first guest to do 4 episodes of our show! Shouldn’t be a surprise though, as our episodes with Lisa are some of the absolute best! AND this one is my favorite of the …

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Nov. 2, 2020

295 - Feeding Your Creative Spark with Lisa Congdon

Lisa Congdon is back and is the first guest to do 4 episodes of our show! Shouldn’t be a surprise though, as our episodes with Lisa are some of the absolute best! AND this one is my favorite of the …

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Oct. 28, 2020

294 - Scared That You're Not Good Enough At Any One Thing? Listen To …

Do you ever compare yourself to others in your creative field and feel like you don’t measure up? Do you ever question whether you really have the talent or raw potential necessary to succeed? If these anxieties keep you from …

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