Creative Pep Talk
Andy J. Pizza
A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative JourneyTransform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!!Learn more: creativepeptalk.comCheck out the host: andyjpizza.com
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May 8, 2024 • 56min
453 - Let Her Be (Right Side Out 5 of 6)
Author and journalist Lulu Miller discusses navigating tasks with ADHD, artistic journey in pursuit of identity, reflecting on personal struggles, embracing self and ADHD diagnosis, and expressing gratitude for support in creation.
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May 1, 2024 • 46min
452 - Collect Yourself (Right Side Out 4 of 6)
This podcast explores overcoming self-esteem challenges, creative breakthroughs, and personal identity. It delves into facing struggles, ADHD traits as strengths, and using internal family systems for self-acceptance. The episode also acknowledges creative collaborators and the importance of support systems in creative endeavors.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 57min
451 - Write Your Inner Monologue (Right Side Out 3 of 6)
Explore the challenge of filtering out critical voices from the past to uncover your true creative identity. Discover how childhood experiences and family judgments shape your inner monologue. Andy shares transformative moments from his mother's struggles and his determination to break free from limiting labels. Learn about the impact of positive versus negative words on behavior and self-perception. Finally, take part in a creative exercise to choose and visualize a life-giving phrase that inspires you.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 49min
450 - The Timeless You (Right Side Out 2 of 6)
Explore how to tap into a timeless sense of self, break free from creative influences, and develop a unique creative sensibility. Gain insights from creatives like Yoni Wolf, Sophie Miller, and Connor Jones. Engage in a thought exercise to shape your creative identity.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 46min
449 - Making Authentic Work You Love Starts with This (Right Side Out 1 of 6)
Lulu Miller, a talented radio producer and author known for her work on Radiolab and Invisibilia, shares profound insights on authentic creativity. She discusses the importance of revealing one's true self in creative endeavors, especially for those who feel compelled to mask their identities. Miller emphasizes the power of purposeful conversations as a tool for self-discovery and explains how asking insightful questions transformed her relationships and confidence. This enlightening dialogue encourages listeners to embrace their whole selves for richer creative expression.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 6min
448 - Creative Pep Talk’s 4 Essential Components to the Thriving Creative Practice
The podcast explores the importance of consistency and commitment in a creative practice, defining core values for creative thriving. It emphasizes adapting to different creative seasons, balancing openness with closedness, and embracing creativity as a journey. The speaker highlights the significance of self-love, mastering the dynamic creative process, and prioritizing authentic self-expression over financial success.
Mar 27, 2024 • 32min
447 - Worry You're Lagging? How to Reinvent and Recapture Passion with Josh Linkner
Josh Linkner, entrepreneur and author, discusses overcoming creative stagnation, embracing disruption, and balancing 'heads down' work with 'heads up' time. He emphasizes the importance of reinvention, experimentation, and continuous innovation in various professions, drawing parallels to jazz music and highlighting the need for a safe space for creativity and real-time feedback.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 44min
446 - How to Radically Recover When You've Lost the Fun
Explore strategies to recover joy and focus in creativity, break free from perfectionism, embrace creative 'misses', and learn from collaboration in music and business.
Mar 13, 2024 • 46min
445 - A Surprising Mechanism for Finding Powerful Momentum
Explore the power of anger as a creative fuel, visual art in heroic storytelling, and the importance of empathy in art. Delve into harnessing emotions for creativity, the wonder of exploration, and reigniting passion in long-term projects.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 31min
444 - Unlock Your Creative Superpower with This Hidden Key
Explore how embracing uniqueness can turn ordinary into extraordinary, standing out in a competitive market. Learn to align creativity with personal traits and experiences to unlock hidden potential. Join a diverse creative community and engage in meetups for inspiration and growth.
