

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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Sep 28, 2022 • 46min
383 - 3 Steps for Creating the Work that Gets You The Work You're Perfect For
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythm Series: Part FiveWin Back Your Creative Confidence || part of The Inner Critic Series - Skillshare Class with Lucy Lambriex_________CALL TO ADVENTUREMake a Passion Pit jet!What project or piece could you make specifically for someone/something as if it were a gift?_________SPONSORSASTROPAD DARKBOARDDarkboard is a new ultra-light ergonomic drawing surface for iPad. It’s developed by the creators of Astropad Studio, long-time friends of the podcast.They created Darkboard to fix some of the most common pain points of artists — like hand cramps, bad posture, and being stuck at your desk. The Kickstarter to fund the creation of the Darkboard is LIVE NOW!! The first backers get the best rewards - so go check it out at darkboard.com.SKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2022 • 47min
382 - The 3 Obstacles Blocking You From Finding an Authentic Style + More!
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESChris Do and Elaine Lopez Teach Juliana Cifuentes How to Educate Homebuyers - Wireframe PodcastThe Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY - and Live Your Best Every Day - Book by Molly Fletcher_________ASK DR. PIZZAhttps://www.creativepeptalk.com/ask_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAME This episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now!ASTROPAD DARKBOARDDarkboard is a new ultra-light ergonomic drawing surface for iPad. It’s developed by the creators of Astropad Studio, long-time friends of the podcast.They created Darkboard to fix some of the most common pain points of artists — like hand cramps, bad posture, and being stuck at your desk. The Kickstarter to fund the creation of the Darkboard is LIVE NOW!! The first backers get the best rewards - so go check it out at darkboard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022 • 40min
381 - Tried Everything but Nothing's Working? Studies Show This Creative Tactic is Often Overlooked
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTES Human Rhythms Series: Part FourDo Less - Hidden Brain episode with Leidy KlotzSubtract: The Untapped Science of Less - Book by Leidy KlotzEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Book by Greg McKeownDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Book by Cal NewportFour Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Book by Oliver BurkemanIntimate Storytelling for Podcasting: The 4 Key Elements - Skillshare Class with Sayre Quevedo_________CALL TO ADVENTUREThe Zeigarnik Cache Clearing1. Brain dump for 10 minutes on a piece of paper.2. 80-20 your list.3. How much time will they take?4. Do as many of the shorter tasks as possible in one chunk of time!_________SPONSORSASTROPAD DARKBOARDDarkboard is a new ultra-light ergonomic drawing surface for iPad. It’s developed by the creators of Astropad Studio, long-time friends of the podcast.They created Darkboard to fix some of the most common pain points of artists — like hand cramps, bad posture, and being stuck at your desk. Later in the episode I want to tell you more about it but Darkboard launches next week on Kickstarter. The first backers will get the biggest discount on Darkboard, you can go to darkboard.com now to join the waitlist.SKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sep 7, 2022 • 47min
380 - Sick of Your Own Work? How to Make Work You Love Again in 5 Steps REPLAY
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESJim Collins - Jim The Bug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aug 31, 2022 • 48min
379 - 3 Things to Do When Nothing is Moving Quick Enough In Your Creative Journey
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part ThreeWireframe Podcast - Courtney Quinn and Brandon Groce Help Will on a Whim Rethink His Website_________CALL TO ADVENTURECraft your own long-gamer’s guidebook to your creative practice.1. Secret Items2. Side Quests3. DLC_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 41min
378 - No Time? A Powerful Technique for Doing Less but Producing More
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part TwoThe Business of Graphic Design: Protect & Perfect Your Passion - Aaron Draplin's Skillshare ClassInvisible Things on InstagramIntroducing the Sawdust Principle: How to Use your Business Byproducts to Create new Growth Opportunities by Pete Sena_________CALL TO ADVENTUREEmploy the sawdust principle.Write out the main piece of your creative practice, and identify what seems like waste. What is your sawdust? What can you make from that?_________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 32min
377 - 3 Steps on Building The Essential Relationships in Your Creative Sphere
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part OneDesigning The Life You Want: 4 Exercises for Clarity and Motivation - Skillshare Class from Muchelle B_________CALL TO ADVENTURECodify what it means to “get it” – unlock the code – define what “getting it” means to you and your practice._________SPONSORSASTROPADAstropad is the ultimate iPad app for artists! Astropad Studio turns your iPad into a drawing tablet by mirroring your favorite Mac or PC desktop apps directly onto your iPad. With Astropad Studio, you get the flexibility of your Apple Pencil combined with the power of full desktop apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. If you’re ready to take your creative workflow to the next level, you can start your 30-day free trial of Astropad Studio today. Plus, save 10% on your first year when you enter the promo code from this episode at checkout. Visit astropad.com to get started!SKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 42min
376 - How Seeing Your Work Differently Than the World Does is a Super Power with Shantell Martin
Shantell Martin, an artist and TED speaker, discusses topics in the podcast such as exploring identity and art, the connection between creativity and AI, unexpected journeys in the creative field, and the importance of authenticity in art.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
375 - This 4 Part Creative Practice Plan Took Me From From Frantic to Focused in 15 Minutes
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part FiveMake Creativity Your Career: Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side Project - Andy's Skillshare ClassFind Your Style: Five Exercises to Unlock Your Creative Identity - Andy's Skillshare ClassSocial Media for Creatives: Five Exercises to Power Your Freelance Career - Andy's Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTUREBuild your own funnel.Draw an upside-down triangle. Draw four horizontal lines, cutting the triangle into four horizontal boxes that get smaller towards the bottom.
Strangers
Substance
Subscriptions
Sales
Add one adjective that describes your audience in each box - more specific as it goes down.You do not need to build this thing overnight - but what is the next step?_________SPONSORSSHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pepSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022 • 44min
374 - How to Make a Creative Practice Blueprint that Grounds and Guides You
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part FourFind Your Style: Five Exercises to Unlock Your Creative Identity - Andy's Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTURECreate or update your 10 rules for your medium!Define good with your own guiding principles before you actually make anything._________SPONSORSSHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pepSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


