Small Creator, Big World
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Hey there 👋 We’re Becky and Bhav, and we’re so glad you found your way here.
Small Creator, Big World is our little corner of the internet where we talk about what it’s really like to put yourself online. Every month, we share stories, ideas we’re noodling on, and behind-the-scenes experiments about growing as creators.
This space is for anyone who’s trying to build something meaningful without getting lost in the noise. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while, we hope you’ll find encouragement, fresh ideas, and do it all in good company.
Small Creator, Big World is our little corner of the internet where we talk about what it’s really like to put yourself online. Every month, we share stories, ideas we’re noodling on, and behind-the-scenes experiments about growing as creators.
This space is for anyone who’s trying to build something meaningful without getting lost in the noise. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while, we hope you’ll find encouragement, fresh ideas, and do it all in good company.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 1h 13min
How Small Creators Actually Start Making Money
They discuss when to give work away and when to start charging for creative services. They talk launching simple consulting offers, using LinkedIn and Calendly to find paying clients, and how to price services. They explore building a personal website as a minimum viable portfolio and practical ways to test ideas and get momentum.
Aug 3, 2025 • 1h 12min
Life in Transition: Careers, Creators & Chaos
Hello World 👋This month we ditched the agenda and let the mics roll — a yapping session on life, work, burnout, creative wins, and a few chaotic tech moments.We chat about:📚 Bhav’s love letter to Meditations for Mortals (and Becky’s confusion on the title)🏃♀️ Becky’s third (and last?) Hyrox🧠 Bhav’s reflections on taking three months off work and what comes next👩🏻💻 Becky adjusting to a new role in the creator economy and battling self-doubt💼 Bhav’s first attempt at explaining what she actually does after four years in ops🎤 The K-pop fan forum that actually launched Becky’s creative career (and love life???)If you’re in a season of transition — changing roles, shipping new projects, or wondering if you’re “too much” for the people around you — this one’s for you 💛P.S. If anyone wants to be a beta reader for Becky’s Bitesize Creativity book (even if it’s just a chapter) then just drop an email to becky@beckyisj.com 🙏⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Book Talk: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman14:35 - Productivity Tips for Creators: Why you should your Energy22:54 - KPop Demon Hunters & KPop Translations28:55 - Bhav's Unemployment Update: What even is Operations?33:45 - Fitness Updates: Hyrox in Hong Kong40:36 - Holding Yourself Back as a Creator (& Shedding Friends)50:39 - Becky's Employment Update: Lack of Confidence & Transitions58:30 - Posting UGC Reels (& How Short Form Content is different to Long Form)01:03:57 - Writing a Book: Final Edits🔗 LINKS📚 Meditations for Mortals: https://amzn.to/4ol3n3M✍️ Bhav Substack - How I Made Reading Feel Effortless: https://open.substack.com/pub/bhavs/p/how-i-made-reading-feel-effortless✍️ Becky Substack - The Blast Radius of Ambition: https://open.substack.com/pub/beckyisj/p/the-blast-radius-of-ambition📱 10% off the Voicepal App: https://app.voicepal.me/referral?via=bhav💼 WORK WITH US👩💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-45
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 11min
Second Channels, Substacks & Self-Doubt
This conversation dives into the dilemma of launching a second channel or platform, featuring Bhav's brave leap from her full-time job. They explore the nuances of Substack newsletters and the unique challenges of splitting creative focus. Expect insights on niche exploration, effective writing processes, and leveraging AI in content creation. The dynamics of community and networking for creators are also discussed, showcasing the balance between passion projects and strategic planning. It's a thoughtful reflection on the dualities of creativity and self-doubt.
May 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
What We’ve Learned About Consistency as Small Creators
Hello World 👋 We’re diving into the age-old creator dilemma: should you be consistent, or should you prioritise quality?In this episode of Small Creator, Big World, we share what we’ve learned from building in public, burning out, and getting back on track.We chat about:– Why Bhav’s podcast died a slow, perfectionist death– Becky's 3-year publishing streak (on Substack) and how she’s now in too deep to stop– How setting the bar *stupidly low* might be the best thing you could do– And why sometimes, stopping a creative project isn’t failing, it’s just finishing a seasonIf you’ve ever felt stuck between pumping out content and holding out for “banger” quality, this episode is for you 🫶*****Find Becky:✍️ Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beckyisj📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyisjFind Bhav:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavs🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BhavSharma🎙️ Podcast: https://youtube.com/CreatorsCampfireMore Small Creator, Big World:✍️ Substack: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallcreatorbigworld
May 2, 2025 • 54min
From Corporate to Creative: Our Creator Story
Hello World 👋 In our very first episode, we (Becky & Bhav) talk about the start of our creator journeys, including our side-hustle newsletters, YouTube videos, and working for two of the big cohort-based online courses on the internet.🎬 You can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/25e9jyfM72U*****Find Becky✍️ Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beckyisj📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyisjFind Bhav📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavs🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BhavSharma🎙️ Podcast: https://youtube.com/CreatorsCampfireMore Small Creator, Big World✍️ Substack: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallcreatorbigworld
