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 25, 2020 • 52min
265 -Feeling Crushed? This is Proof That Nothing Can Stop Your Creativity!
Discover Factor Meals, a convenient meal delivery service. Explore the creative scene in Sioux Falls and get actionable tips from Les Cotton. Learn about the concept of a graveyard folder and selling art to pay for home repairs. Reflect on the optimism and creativity of designers at the World's Fair. Hear about reigniting creativity in South Dakota and the sense of community felt there.
Feb 18, 2020 • 46min
264 - How to Find Yourself as An Artist in the Last Place You'd Think To Look 00:0046:54
Comedian George Carlin, actress Abby Jacobson, and author Jon Acuff discuss finding yourself as an artist through connecting with like-minded individuals. They explore the importance of investing in relationships, exploring connections and career pivots, and the impact of isolation on the creative community. Discover their unique journeys of finding their people and the influence it had on their creative practice.
Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 33min
263 - Are You Missing These Crucial Clues to Your Next Breakthrough?
The podcast discusses the importance of finding your niche and specializing in the creative industry, packaging podcast episodes to capture interest and the challenges of branding, embracing identity as a creator for children, unconventional paths to success, breaking rules for growth, the story of Jenny's Splendid Ice Cream and breaking the rules in ice cream flavors, and the importance of identifying your core beliefs and niche as an artist.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 38min
262 - Feeling Hopeless and Lost in Your Work? Maybe It's Time For This
The host reflects on the importance of letting go and pruning the creative process. They discuss reevaluating goals in the design industry and embracing personal fulfillment. The speaker explores the shift in their business and creative goals. They emphasize the art of letting go and shedding things that no longer serve you.
Jan 21, 2020 • 38min
261 - Artists with Super Fandoms Have This Surprising Thing in Common
Artists as mirrors reflecting souls and identities, embracing neurodiversity in art, template for Instagram story identity exploration and brand revamp, finding relief through relatable art, and connecting with the audience through personal identity and values.
Jan 14, 2020 • 59min
260 - Why You Should Quit Worrying About Being a Jack of All Trades with Temi Coker
Guest Temi Coker, a digital poster designer and Skillshare instructor, discusses the importance of combining artistic and business skills. The speakers also explore their creative childhood, favorite musicians, and the benefits of being a jack of all trades. They share insights on working together as a married couple and embracing diversity in creativity.
Jan 7, 2020 • 1h 42min
259 - 20 Surprising and Super Powerful Prompts that will Make 2020 The Year You Do Your Best Work Ever!
In this podcast, they discuss the harmful impact of the belief that one's peak in their career happens at a young age and provide 20 creative prompts for 2020. They explore the power of finding a groove in music and the risks of getting stuck in it, using the example of Sugar Ray. They also talk about taking inspiration from other genres, the importance of creating content for personal taste, and activating inner abilities. They discuss exploring new possibilities, opposite type casting, surpassing expectations, and unleashing creativity through prompts and exploration.
Dec 31, 2019 • 35min
258 - Exploit This Natural Law That Will Make 2020 YOUR Year
The podcast discusses the importance of doing an annual review before the new year, applying the 80-20 rule to maximize effectiveness in marketing and artwork, balancing personal intuition with audience reception, doubling down on what works, and spotting opportunities for growth in the present year.
Dec 17, 2019 • 50min
257 - How to Know What to Make Today to Attract The Right People
The podcast discusses the importance of using a creative brief for personal projects and how it can align with your dream opportunity. It explores exciting illustration opportunities and embracing neurodiversity. The significance of incorporating diverse ideas into your creative endeavors is emphasized, as well as the importance of choosing a specific target market. The power of goals in leading to unexpected opportunities is also discussed.
Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
256 - How to Use Stillness to Unlock Your Best Work with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, author and expert on stillness and growth hacking, discusses topics such as his writing process, developing good taste in creative work, transitioning from marketing to writing, and exploring the concept of stillness. He also talks about filling up with raw material, the evolution of a creative career, and key ideas and realizations about stillness.
