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 6, 2020 • 1h 11min
275 - How Seeing Personal Brand as Self Actualization Changes Everything with Michelle Poler
Michelle Poler, author of 'Hello Fears', discusses her 100 day project where she faced a new fear everyday. They talk about the power of the project, recognizing remarkable qualities, sharing on Instagram, and embracing failure in times of crisis.
Apr 29, 2020 • 1h 19min
274 - Your Creative Center: How to Find It & Create From It with Johnny Pemberton
Podcast guest Johnny Pemberton and the host explore topics such as creativity during uncertain times, embracing true identity, the changing landscape of podcasting, the importance of preparation, Buddhist philosophy and flexibility, and finding one's creative center to navigate the creative journey.
Apr 22, 2020 • 1h 6min
273 - Personal Brand and Positioning Yourself in the Market with Meg Lewis
Meg Lewis, expert in personal brand and positioning in the market, discusses the importance of personal branding and finding your creative voice. They also explore the challenges in navigating career confusion, designing for clients vs designing for oneself, and the power of collaboration in branding.
Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 5min
272 - Fresh Motivation and Grace, Quick Money Making Ideas and A Deep Well of Hope
Esther Perel, David Kessler, David Nictern, and Geoff McFetridge discuss finding motivation and grace, quick money making ideas, and the potential for a new Renaissance amidst uncertainty. They also explore strategies for identifying core values, finding unique ways to grieve, maximizing revenue streams, giving back to the community, and utilizing self-reflection and personal growth during difficult times.
Apr 8, 2020 • 1h 15min
271 - How to Make a Campaign for YOU, Find Your Voice, Instagram Tips & More with Lauren Hom
Lauren Hom, artist and muralist, discusses finding your artistic voice and niche, building relationships and collaboration, and the importance of embracing fear in creativity. The hosts also announce the start of a collaborative agency called Co loop.
Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 1min
270 - 7 Effective Social Media Strategies That Will Surprise You
Claire Diaz Ortiz and Chris Piascik discuss effective social media strategies, embracing technology for deeper connections, prioritizing creative work, understanding personality through the Enneagram, and embracing the long tail for social media success.
Mar 25, 2020 • 58min
269 - The Powerful Thing You Can Do When All Feels Lost
The podcast explores the power of rejection exposure therapy and discusses the importance of safe and celebration spaces. It emphasizes the need to embrace authenticity and break free from societal expectations. The speaker also shares their efforts to spread positivity and connection in dark times.
Mar 17, 2020 • 56min
268 - Feeling Like Junk? 4 Ways How To Get Inspired Now
Hosts discuss finding possibilities in challenging times, embracing the present moment, finding healthier sources of inspiration, finding inspiration in the Moomin novels and real experiences, expanding creativity through real life experiences, and storytelling and finding inspiration.
Mar 10, 2020 • 55min
267 - How to Know Where to Focus Your Creative Energy
The speaker discusses determining where to focus creative energy and the importance of continuously planting seeds for future projects. They explore the seven steps of the creative career path and finding your creative community. The importance of setting intentions and creating projects aligned with them is emphasized. The speaker shares a success story of breaking into the editorial market.
Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 26min
266 - Make The Space with Abbi Jacobson
Abbi Jacobson, known for Broad City, shares parenting perspectives, finding creative passion and aspirations in New York. They discuss the disparities between comedy and other creative practices, explore themes in Wes Anderson movies, and express gratitude to each other and listeners.
