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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Jan 9, 2018 • 1h 21min
165 - 17 Breakthrough Ideas to SUPER CHARGE Your Motivation for 2018!
This podcast shares 17 inspiring ideas for creative career growth in 2018, discusses the importance of effective strategies for motivation and success, seeking feedback, changing money mindset, being empathetic, and the power of strategies in a creative career.
Jan 3, 2018 • 51min
164 - The CPT SUPER FRIENDS 8 Ways to Kick 2018's Butt (with Lessons from 2017!)
Guests on this episode include visual artist Hassan Ali, writer Tina Essmaker, creative entrepreneur Marshall Shorts, illustrator Suzy Ultman, author Brad Montague, and illustrator Tom Froese. Topics explored include rethinking success in creative work, uncovering light in a dark world, exploring the meaning of gratitude, lessons learned in the first year as a freelance illustrator, and embracing new challenges in 2018.
Dec 19, 2017 • 43min
163 - How to Make 2018 Your Biggest Year Ever!!!
An exploration of goal setting and perspective through the analogy of knocking over dominoes. How Will Smith became a successful actor with an unconventional solution. Identifying patterns and success in industries using examples from film and illustration. Reflecting on the importance of making the next year count.
Dec 12, 2017 • 1h 39min
162 - Public Speaking Tips & Letting Go of Your Past Self with Pro Speaker Kyle Scheele
Pro speaker Kyle Scheele discusses public speaking tips and letting go of your past self. They reflect on their friendship and reminisce about their first meeting. They also talk about their transition in the creative business and their past projects. The importance of public speaking for creative individuals is emphasized, along with creating a Viking ship sculpture. They introduce the 'cpt Viking funeral' challenge and discuss the importance of letting go of your past self and looking forward to the future.
Dec 5, 2017 • 57min
161 - Getting Through Your Dark Days (Creative Philosophy Series)
The podcast explores resilience in the creative journey, changing perspectives on obstacles, the link between joy and suffering, and overcoming obstacles in freelance illustration. It emphasizes the importance of obstacles for appreciating success.
Nov 28, 2017 • 57min
160 - 7 Steps to Breaking Through in Your Industry (Creative Philosophy Series)
Topics discussed include creative philosophy, the intersection of illustration and speaking, embracing reinvention in the industry, trusting intuition, being intentional and strategic, overcoming fear and the illusion of productivity, and embracing change for creative success.
Nov 21, 2017 • 1h 5min
159 - Tricks for Rising Above Anxiety with Andy Mineo
Andy Mineo, a guest who provides tricks for rising above anxiety, talks about exploring creativity, attending a basketball game, dealing with insecurities in creativity, exploring faith and creativity, the ups and downs of a career, and the guest's latest album.
Nov 14, 2017 • 55min
158 - The Lie that's Killing Your Creative Work (Philosophy Series Pt. 2)
Explore the concept of creative transcendence. Take ownership in the creative field and embrace logic and intuition in creativity. Transform from luck to skill and let go of the pressure to be a creative genius. Support the show by purchasing the Creative Pep Talk Official 2018 Calendar.
Nov 7, 2017 • 48min
157 - How to Navigate Through Confusion (Creative Philosophy Series Pt. 1)
This podcast explores the philosophy of creative pep talk and the importance of core values, finding the balance between a creative person's skills and the needs of their audience, the debate on altruism and the abundance mindset in creative collaboration, and the negative impact of self-obsession in the creative process.
Oct 31, 2017 • 43min
156 - The 3 Essential Ingredients of an Effective Side Project with Mary Kate McDevitt
Artist and author Mary Kate McDevitt discusses the importance of personal experiences in creating authentic work, the struggle of balancing personal and professional content on social media, and the positive results that can come from taking risks and pushing past negative feedback.
