

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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Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
353 - How to Push Past the Hard Times, Remembering Adé Hogue
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Feb 9, 2022 • 8min
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Feb 9, 2022 • 53min
352 - 9 Prompts to Help You Make Your Most Powerful Work to Date
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESCreative Zero-To-Hero Series1. Skill2. Story3. Style4. Setting5. Psychology6. Say SomethingHanif Abdurraqib’s “A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance” Bookhttp://www.abdurraqib.com/bookRian Johnson on Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-Levitthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/originality-imitation-rian-johnson-filmmakerSarah Millican on Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Outhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-sarah-millican-put-the-email-address-in-lastPhil Hanson’s “Embrace the Shake” TED Talkhttps://ed.ted.com/lessons/embrace-the-shake-phil-hansenAshley C. Ford’s “Creative Personal Writing Write the Real You” Skillshare Classhttps://www.skillshare.com/classes/Creative-Personal-Writing-Write-the-Real-YouMAID on Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/search?q=maidBrian McDonald’s “Invisible Ink” Book and “You Are a Storyteller” Podcasthttps://writeinvisibleink.com/Disney + Pixar’s “Soul” Moviehttps://www.disneyplus.com/movies/soulPixar 'Soul' Creators Pete Docter & Kemp Powers on NPR’s Fresh Air Podcasthttps://www.npr.org/pixar-soul-creators-pete-docter-kemp-powers__________SPONSORSSTORYBLOCKSVideo is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalkSKILLSHAREThere’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

Feb 2, 2022 • 51min
351 - Afraid You'll Never Catch Up? Give Up Trying and Do This Instead
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESCreative Zero-To-Hero Series1. Skill2. Story3. Style4. Setting5. Psychology6. Say SomethingJames Clear’s “The Beginner’s Guide to Deliberate Practice” Articlehttps://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practiceTom Froese’s New Skillshare Class, The One Palette Illustratorhttps://www.skillshare.com/classes/The-One-Palette-Illustrator-Discover-How-Color-Works-in-Your-ArtMihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow, the secret to Happiness” TED Talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happinessScott H. Young’s “Ultralearning” Bookhttps://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ultralearning/Harvard Business Review, “Find the Coaching in Criticism” Articlehttps://hbr.org/2014/01/find-the-coaching-in-criticismDouglas Stone and Sheila Heen’s “Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving” Bookhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313485/thanks-for-the-feedback-by-douglas-stone-and-sheila-heen/The Creative Pep Talk Soundtrackhttps://www.creativepeptalk.com/musicKatie Chandler’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kchandlerart/__________SPONSORSSHILLINGTONNEW ONLINE COURSES START FEBRUARY 7TH! SIGN UP NOW, next classes not until September! 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

Jan 26, 2022 • 47min
350 - What to Focus on & What to Let Go with Cheyenne Barton
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESCheyenne Barton’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/chey.barton/Cheyenne Barton’s Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/cheyennebarton“The life of an artist.” Iceberg Illustration by Megan Herberthttps://www.instagram.com/p/CU6THjkpuqd/__________SPONSORSSTORYBLOCKSVideo is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at Storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022 • 1h 7min
349 - Creative Pep Talk's 10 Rules of A Thriving Creative Practice
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESBob Dylan - Magical Youth Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wAZ02JUtMOriginal Creative Pep Talk on Booby Trapshttps://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/2018/10/9/202-for-when-you-feel-like-giving-upRight Side Out Pizza Storyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CAX66GsgYfX/Lynda Barryhttps://drawnandquarterly.com/author/lynda-barry/Dieter Rams Good Design Ruleshttps://designmuseum.org/discover-design/all-stories/what-is-good-design-a-quick-look-at-dieter-rams-ten-principlesSister Corita Kent Art Class Ruleshttps://www.creativelivesinprogress.com/article/corita-kentEverything is a Remix Kirby Fergusonhttps://www.everythingisaremix.info/George Carlin Cardboard Cut Out Storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CewUVZZMXT8Seth Godin More Good Ideas by Having More Bad Ideashttps://seths.blog/2018/06/the-two-simple-secrets-to-good-ideas/#:~:text=Secret%20%231%20is%20the%20biggest,easier%20than%20the%20opposite%20approach. James Clear Atomic Habitshttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habitsTwyla Tharp The Creative Habithttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Habit/Twyla-Tharp/97807432352731000 True Fans Kevin Kellyhttps://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/Austin Kleon Seasonshttps://austinkleon.com/2016/08/11/seasons/Todd Henry Seasonshttps://accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/ac/ac-podcast-seasons/Pantsers vs Plotterhttps://whenyouwrite.com/plotter-vs-pantser/#:~:text=A%20plotter%20is%20someone%20who,their%20pots%20on%20the%20stove__________ 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

Jan 12, 2022 • 43min
348 - 3 Exercises for Finding Your Way Back to the Heart of Your Creative Path
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESHidden Brain Check Yourselfhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/check-yourself/id1028908750?i=1000394211451Atul Gawande Checklist Manifestohttp://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/Marie Kondohttps://konmari.com/Pixar 22 Rules for Storyhttps://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2013/03/07/pixars-22-rules-of-storytelling/__________SPONSORSSTORYBLOCKSVideo is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalkSKILLSHAREThere’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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Jan 5, 2022 • 45min
347 - How to Find Your Story and Unlock New Profound Depths in Your Work
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESBrian Cox - Are You a Hologramhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BIDoIHQ-ToDanny Elfman on Song Exploderhttps://songexploder.net/danny-elfmanDonald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Yearshttps://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years-Learned/dp/1400202981Hero’s Journey Joseph Campbellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey__________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

Dec 29, 2021 • 54min
346 - 3 Steps for How to Start 2022 Back in Your Creative Sweet Spot
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESFridge Storyhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/CONmIkFBSgT/Carol Dweck - Mindsethttps://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322The Office is cursed!https://www.ign.com/videos/2007/09/26/the-office-tv-clip-this-office-is-cursedChris Martin on You Made It Weird with Pete Holmeshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-martin/id475878118?i=1000534667456&l=caTake my new Skillshare class! Skillshare.com/CreativePep__________SPONSORSSTORYBLOCKSVideo is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalkSPOONFLOWERShop, design and sell custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor on Spoonflower - if DIYing is your jam, SPOONFLOWER is THE destination for print-on-demand fabric, wallpaper and home decor products. Visit spoonflower.com and DIY all the live long day! Spoonflower.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021 • 42min
345 - How to Find The Next Inspired Chapter in Your Creative Journey
__________Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESA moment is 3 seconds articlehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/201101/tick-tock-tick-hugs-and-life-in-3-second-intervalsMichael Jordan didn’t have the Flu?! Utah Jazzhttps://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/05/18/rumor-michael-jordan-was-hungover-for-flu-food-poisoning-game/MAID - Netflixhttps://www.netflix.com/title/81166770Pitchfork’s Top 100 songshttps://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-songs-2021/Hard Drive by Cassandra Jenkinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW8XoovSlsMKendyll Hillegashttp://www.kendyllhillegas.com/Throughline - NPR Radiohead Episodehttps://www.npr.org/2021/12/08/1062499423/history-is-overRadiohead - Kid Ahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_ABlue Square invisible in green squares?!?!https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/segments/211213-sky-isnt-blueIn Writing - Georgia Pritchetthttps://audioboom.com/posts/7989980-georgia-pritchett-comedy-and-drama-writerMy Mess is a Bit of a Life https://www.amazon.com/My-Mess-Bit-Life-Adventures-ebook/dp/B08R6P42X3__________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.SPOONFLOWERShop, design and sell custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor on Spoonflower - if DIYing is your jam, SPOONFLOWER is THE destination for print-on-demand fabric, wallpaper and home decor products. Visit spoonflower.com and DIY all the live long day! Spoonflower.com__________Transcripts Available in the Episode Show Notes: creativepeptalk.com/episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


