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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Oct 30, 2018 • 1h 6min
205 - 11 Tips That Will Help You Go Further Faster
The podcast discusses the controversy surrounding British Bake Off and explores tangents such as time travel. They also talk about embracing change in creative careers and using it to one's advantage. The influence of Moomin on not idolizing heroes too much is explored, as well as the importance of embracing fear and seeking help in pursuing creative passions.
Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 17min
204 - Grow Your Instagram Following (& Other Important Things We Don't Want to Talk About)
Explore the impact of reality TV stars and influencers on modern society and the potential for artists to use these platforms for positive change. Discuss the obsession with identity and labels among creative individuals. Uncover the missed opportunities resulting from the obsession with titles and labels in creative professions. Discover the importance of investing time and effort into new pathways for creative endeavors, such as Instagram and YouTube. Learn about building a memorable personal brand and the shift towards revealing true selves. Explore the impact of a music video by Pogo and the importance of perseverance in a creative career. Understand the significance of showcasing work on popular platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
Oct 16, 2018 • 49min
203 - Is It Time To Leap? w/ Andrea Pippins
Illustrator Andrea Pippins discusses her transition to freelance illustration, love for books and reading, importance of representation in the creative industry, taking a leap of faith, embracing challenges, and the significance of a creative crew.
Oct 9, 2018 • 1h 6min
202 - For When You Feel Like Giving Up202 - For When You Feel Like Giving Up
Exploring the struggles of creatives, including the influence of Hollywood, the significance of landmarks on the creative journey, and balancing creativity and career. They discuss utilizing identity in business, reflect on choosing the path to creative success, and the power of determination.
Oct 2, 2018 • 1h 3min
201 - How to Find Your Gift
The podcast discusses finding and embracing one's creative gift, the importance of taste and sensitivity in creativity, and the power of humility and motivation in the creative world.
Sep 18, 2018 • 1h 5min
200 - Why Caring Matters w/ Michael Bierut
Michael Bierut, a design expert, discusses the impact of Columbus, Indiana on design. They explore the qualities of a good designer and express gratitude towards the guest for taking the time to chat.
Sep 11, 2018 • 1h 16min
199 - There are 4 Creative Business Types, Discovering Yours Changes Everything
The podcast discusses the impact of transformative business breakthroughs, the concept of the scarecrow as a creative business type, the importance of building a platform online for creative entrepreneurs, determining price based on value delivered, pricing strategies and incentives in creative businesses, unlocking the business power within creative individuals, and expressing gratitude and recommending music.
Sep 4, 2018 • 1h 24min
198 - 17 Ways to Tap Into Your Creative Joy (Even When the Pressure is On!)
The podcast discusses the pressure of mixing fun with the expenses of going to Disney World and how it relates to the pressure of making money from creative careers. It explores the importance of having fun while creating and understanding the hidden meanings behind our emotions. The hosts reflect on their financial pressures and creative struggles, emphasizing the need to reconnect with the purity of craft and embrace uniqueness. They also discuss the importance of tapping into creativity and joy, especially when feeling overwhelmed.
Aug 28, 2018 • 1h 49min
197 - Imposter Syndrome, Connecting w/ an Audience & Noticing Inspiration w/ Frannerd (Fran Meneses)
Illustrator and Youtuber Fran Meneses joins for a chat on making connections with the audience, dealing with imposter syndrome, breakthroughs, and tactics for finding inspiration. They also discuss the transition to English, settling in Berlin, embracing discomfort, the power of podcasting as art, disarmament through humor, journaling for creativity and self-reflection, and upcoming projects.
Aug 21, 2018 • 38min
196 - How to Break Into New Territory (Side Quest Series FINALE)
Kickstarter announcement and final episode of the Side Quest Series. Strategy for breaking into new territory using video games. Finding new distribution channels and selecting the right platforms. Creating meaningful work in a noisy environment.
