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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Dec 3, 2019 • 49min
255 - Creative Lift: How to Find Your Ultimate Gift and Takeoff!
Author Stephen Pressfield discusses the concept of a creative lift and embracing a growth mindset. He explores the importance of having a personal philosophy for navigating new creative territories. The impact of illustrations in books and comics is also explored, along with the philosophy behind joke writing. Additionally, the podcast discusses finding the perfect weapon for decorating a home and the significance of self-reflection in discovering one's ultimate gift for achieving creative lift.
Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 15min
254 - HOW TO: Avoid Slow Slumps / Get Published / Find and Express Your Value and MORE!
The podcast explores sustaining momentum in a creative career and finding balance between action and rest. It delves into the differences in driving styles between Americans and English and how it reflects their approach to achieving goals. The importance of rest and breaks in maintaining creativity is emphasized. Standing out as an artist and breaking through the noise is discussed, as well as the value of teaching and sharing knowledge. Combinatorial creativity and embracing contrasting ideas are explored, and creating a side project to get published is discussed.
Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 7min
253 - What a Big Idea Looks Like with Joey Ellis
Children's book author and illustrator, Joey Ellis, discusses collaborating on a TV show pitch, finding inspiration, dealing with critics, integrity, creating a Kickstarter video, and expressing gratitude for a puppet project.
Nov 12, 2019 • 51min
252 - Which of the 3 Stages of The Creative Path are You in Right Now?
This podcast discusses determining your industry, market, and niche as a creative, embracing the current phase of the creative journey, the power of taste in creativity, finding your market party, and finding your way to a successful creative career.
Nov 5, 2019 • 53min
251 - 6 Tips That Helped Me Gain 20,000 New Instagram Followers in a Year
Learn tips to gain 20,000 new Instagram followers including showcasing your best work, engaging with influencers, and creating a monthly plan. Understand the importance of replicating success, incorporating writing on imagery, and viewing Instagram as a tool for impact.
Oct 29, 2019 • 45min
250 - How to Find Your Style
Learn how to find and develop your creative style by exploring influences, making meaningful connections, and experimenting. Find inspiration from scraps and side dishes in creative work. Discover the importance of exploring unique elements and creating a sideband to develop a unique style. Create your own style periodic table and embrace chaos in the creative journey.
Oct 22, 2019 • 41min
249 - 3 Ways How to Make More Money So You Can Have More Time to Be Creative
Jim Collins, author of 'Turning the Flywheel,' shares tips on maximizing profits for more creative time, embracing one's unique potential, identifying and utilizing natural talents, embracing boredom as a catalyst, and harnessing automatic behaviors for growth improvement.
Oct 15, 2019 • 1h 11min
248 - How to Find Your Artistic Voice with Lisa Congdon
Lisa Congdon, an artist and author of 'Find Your Artistic Voice,' discusses the process of finding one's artistic voice and the impact of personal experiences in shaping artistic expression. They explore the concept of staying in your work, acquiring new tastes in art, and how obstacles can lead to growth and clarity. The podcast also delves into the intersection of spirituality and creativity.
Oct 8, 2019 • 53min
247 - The Top 6 Most Important Things My Creative Heroes Taught Me
Max Tempkin, Aaron Draplin, Nancy Duarte, Frank Chimero, Jad Abumrad, Joseph Wu, and Austin Kleon discuss topics such as the power of anger in creativity, the role of creative individuals as guides, the importance of self-care in creative work, confronting ADHD suspicions, embracing the shadow side, and making healthier decisions for personal growth.
Oct 1, 2019 • 58min
246 - Embracing Your Essence with 'The Dark Crystal' Executive Producer Halle Stanford
Halle Stanford, Executive Producer of 'The Dark Crystal', talks about embracing authenticity and individuality, the intentional inclusion of a matriarchal system in the series, the importance of passion in creating projects, creating a safe space for participation, reflecting on the monumental achievement of 'Dark Crystal', and expressing gratitude and teasing upcoming events.
