

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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Jul 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
325 - The 3 Step Creative Journey from Forgettable to All-Time Favorite
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Stephen Pressfield - Tim FERRISShttps://tim.blog/2021/02/26/steven-pressfield/JP Coovert Dungeons and Dragons Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jpcoovert/flik-silverpens-guide-to-dragon-townStrengthsfinderhttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=strengthsfinder&gclid=CjwKCAjwlrqHBhByEiwAnLmYUGB1ao0ayJMiMUY9D8qgpxZT-O2OxQEUnkw50eamdUmeYONNcZ8bNhoCStkQAvD_BwE- - -SPONSORS- - -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.comSKILLSHAREThere’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 7, 2021 • 1h 10min
324 - The Counterintuitive Step to Finding Your Creative Secret Sauce with Amy and Jen Hood
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Hoodzpah Designhttps://hoodzpahdesign.com/https://www.instagram.com/hoodzpahdesign/Stinky Cheese Manhttps://www.amazon.com/Stinky-Cheese-Other-Fairly-Stupid/dp/067084487XAesthetic Apparatus http://aestheticapparatus.com/Decoder Ring Design Concernhttp://www.thedecoderring.com/- - -SPONSORS- - -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.comSKILLSHAREThere’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.STORYBLOCKSVideo 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

Jun 30, 2021 • 41min
323 - Do Not Miss These 3 Essential Things to Help Potential Fans Find You
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -TIME MAGAZINE Why You Forget Names Immediately—And How to Remember Themhttps://time.com/5348486/why-do-you-forget-names/- - -SPONSORS- - -STORYBLOCKSVideo 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/CreativePepTalkSHILLINGTON 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/pepSpoonflowerShop, 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.comMODERN MENTOR PODCASTModern Mentor is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace experience you can feel good about.https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2021 • 59min
322 - How to Fine-Tune Your Thinking to See Your Best Ideas
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Adobe Wireframehttps://xd.adobe.com/ideas/perspectives/wireframe-podcast/Khoi Vinhhttps://www.subtraction.com/- - -SPONSORS- - -Adobe Wireframe PodcastWireframe reveals the stories behind user experience design and how it helps technology fit into our lives. It’s a unique, highly produced podcast for UX/UI designers, graphic designers, and the design-curious. Hosted by Khoi Vinh, one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. Choose your favorite podcast player to subscribe to Wireframe. https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/perspectives/wireframe-podcast/
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Jun 9, 2021 • 58min
321 - How to Find Your Path by Finding Which Torch to Pick Up with Barry Lee
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Barry Leehttps://www.barrylee.co/https://www.instagram.com/barryleeartKeith Haringhttps://www.haring.comIs on You’ Muralhttps://www.barrylee.co/is-on-u-mural- - -SPONSORS- - -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.STORYBLOCKSVideo 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/CreativePepTalkSHILLINGTON 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/pep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 7min
320 - 5 Steps and 27 Tools for a Super Energizing Mid Year Creative Reboot
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hillhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/15854243317 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Choprahttps://www.amazon.com/Seven-Spiritual-Laws-Success-Pocketbook/dp/1878424718Entrepreneur on Fire Podcasthttps://www.eofire.com/podcast/The Uncommon Path to Common Success by John Lee Dumashttps://www.amazon.com/Common-Path-Uncommon-Success-Fulfillment/dp/1400221099Superfans by Pat Flynnhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=superfans+by+pat+flynn&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ7Su6202o9nJ2vIjYE9w7EpTGx3G9K8qjTNici0WURmWcm1-wkd-kkaAho7EALw_wcB&hvadid=446512362957&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014913&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16703381617404973877&hvtargid=kwd-933139709691&hydadcr=22165_9764348&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_4f3o9spa9_ePlatform by Michael Hyatthttps://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/1491511486And The Writer Is… Podcasthttps://www.andthewriteris.com/You Are a Storyteller Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-are-a-storyteller/id1438577381Big Magic Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-lessons-with-elizabeth-gilbert/id1138081319Big Magic Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=big+magic+book&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ6nFGhZL-6I8Sm0cN2T82usFTss3Pvb5dSLMs34JdgpNrMsix6O88QaAi-4EALw_wcB&hvadid=409972936781&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014913&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12587909722102653333&hvtargid=kwd-118556895171&hydadcr=22533_11318209&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_55ndbsna8z_eWar of Art by Stephen Pressfieldhttps://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharphttps://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/0743235274/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622634631&sr=1-1The Shape of Design by Frank Chimerohttps://shapeofdesignbook.com/The One Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Kellerhttps://www.amazon.com/The-ONE-Thing-audiobook/dp/B00FPVS27W/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ5k6K0ahOLbD4Q9UpmG3xtVDhEV_VICbkbOrHPH1qhgWeHVOJXUdLYaAne2EALw_wcB&hvadid=410088638834&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014913&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=8863041846156469527&hvtargid=kwd-49478258474&hydadcr=21908_11242584&keywords=the+one+thing+by+gary+keller&qid=1622634671&sr=8-280/20 by Richard Kochhttps://www.amazon.com/The-80-20-Principle-Richard-Koch-audiobook/dp/B0011FSRY4/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=80%2F20+by+Richard+Koch&qid=1622634685&s=audible&sr=1-2The Four Tendencies by Gretchin Rubinhttps://www.amazon.com/The-Four-Tendencies-audiobook/dp/B071L426J6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2NyFBhDoARIsAMtHtZ5CWFKVYjkMBMcwCJdXwRSCOrE1cZncm0qyzkAE5wAcm-DbuXXRbJkaAgZuEALw_wcB&hvadid=190480223913&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9014913&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10754120999242779012&hvtargid=kwd-297050911889&hydadcr=22538_9636740&keywords=the+four+tendencies&qid=1622634734&sr=8-1The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlohttps://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622634752&sr=1-1Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Dream-Giver-Bruce-Wilkinson-2003-09-03/dp/B01F81LD92/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Dream+Giver+by+Bruce+Wilkinson&qid=1622634768&s=books&sr=1-2Make Your Own Myth - Dr Jean Houston on Deepak Chopra’s Infinite Potential Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-your-own-myth-dr-jean-houston/id1453873374?i=1000440433293Mindset by Dr Carol Dweckhttps://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322The 12 Week Yearhttps://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/B08DFFS7K8/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+12+Week+Year&qid=1622634816&s=books&sr=1-2- - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2021 • 41min
319 - 3 Things to Do When You’re Afraid The Times are Moving Faster Than Your Slow Progress
Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Derek DelGaudiohttps://www.inandofitselfshow.com/https://www.amazon.com/AMORALMAN-True-Story-Other-Lies/dp/0525658556Brian McDonaldhttps://writeinvisibleink.com/Brian’s podcast with Derek: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-craft-derek-delgaudio-on-sharing-humanity-through/id1438577381?i=1000521381174Jon Acuff - Do Overhttps://www.amazon.com/Do-Over-Today-First-Career/dp/0143109693James Acasterhttps://www.jamesacaster.com/ - - -SPONSORS- - -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.STORYBLOCKSVideo 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/CreativePepTalkSHILLINGTON 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/pep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021 • 1h 5min
318 - How One Artist’s Strategic Personal Project Turned into a Book Deal and Dream Clients with Stacy Michelson
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Stacy Michelsonhttps://www.stacymichelson.com/https://www.instagram.com/stacymichelsonEat This Book by Stacy Michelsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Eat-This-Book-Knowledge-Appetite/dp/0762498048- - -SPONSORS- - -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.STORYBLOCKSVideo 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

May 12, 2021 • 49min
317 - Sick of Your Own Work? How to Make Work You Love Again in 5 Steps
---Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Jim Collins - Jim The Bughttps://tim.blog/2019/02/18/jim-collins/- - -SPONSORS- - -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.SHILLINGTON 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/pepYELLOW IMAGESYellow Images is the number one marketplace of over 50K high-quality premium mockups, creative fonts, Images 360°, and a creative store full of amazing graphic assets like lettering, icons, illustrations, patterns, textures, presets, brushes, UX & UI kits, and more. https://yellowimages.com/MIGHTIEREnter to Win An Invisible Things Poster or Mightier Subscription - find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/p/COgOPlQlX5c/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 3min
316 - How to Tap Into Your Highest Creative Self with Morgan Harper Nichols
---MY NEW KIDS BOOK “A PIZZA WITH EVERYTHING ON IT” IS OUT NOW!!!GET YOUR COPY HERE: http://creativepeptalk.com/pizzapizzaListen & Subscribe on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897TRANSCRIPT- - -SHOW NOTES- - -Morgan’s Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-morgan-harper-nichols-show/id1549059898Morgan Harper Nichols Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/Morgan Harper Nichols New Book!https://morganharpernichols.com/howfaryouhavecomeMaking Comics & What It Is, Books by Lynda Barryhttps://www.amazon.com/Making-Comics-Lynda-Barry/dp/1770463690https://www.amazon.com/What-Lynda-Barry/dp/1897299354/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TF8RNOB4W5B3&dchild=1&keywords=what+it+is+lynda+barry&qid=1619605918&s=books&sprefix=what+it+is+l%2Cstripbooks%2C177&sr=1-1The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Poem By T. S. Eliothttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/44212/the-love-song-of-j-alfred-prufrockHow to Write a Sentence: And How to Read One, Book by Stanley Fishhttps://www.amazon.com/How-Write-Sentence-Read-One/dp/006184053X- - -SPONSORS- - -YELLOW IMAGESYellow Images is the number one marketplace of over 50K high-quality premium mockups, creative fonts, Images 360°, and a creative store full of amazing graphic assets like lettering, icons, illustrations, patterns, textures, presets, brushes, UX & UI kits, and more. https://yellowimages.com/SHILLINGTON 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/pepSPOONFLOWERShop, 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


