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 30, 2017 • 55min
135 - How to Get Out of Creative Career Limbo
Explore the frustration of being stagnant in a creative career and the concept of a liminal space. Learn how to break free from creative career limbo by recognizing and overcoming obstacles. Discover the power of experimentation and imagine the future of sandwiches. Overcome the need for external validation and take control of your creative career. Take the assignment to take your first step in your creative work and share a photo.
May 23, 2017 • 1h 8min
134 - Illustrator Daniel Fishel's Top 5 Creative Career Lessons
Transitioning from freelance to in-house work, marketing strategies and personalized promotion, building relationships in the creative industry, a funny anecdote about being listed in Guinness World Records, dangers of online disconnection, expressing gratitude and teasing future episodes.
May 16, 2017 • 1h 2min
133 - The 3 Obstacles Blocking Your Creative Magic (and How To Move Through Them!)
The podcast explores the power of creativity and strategies for overcoming obstacles. It emphasizes the importance of generating ideas and finding joy in the creative process. The speaker shares personal experiences of overcoming self-doubt and explores the difference between fixed and growth mindsets. They also discuss the importance of embracing novelty in creative work.
May 9, 2017 • 1h 17min
132 - Lettering Legend Erik Marinovich
Lettering legend Erik Marinovich shares his creative journey from high school to becoming a top designer. He discusses the importance of starting in a humble job and understanding clients' needs. The challenges of relocating and the value of precision and trust in the creative process are also explored.
May 2, 2017 • 46min
131 - Find Your Roadmap
The podcast explores finding direction and gratitude for creatively talented individuals feeling lost in their careers. It shares a captivating story about a grandfather's adventurous road trip and the importance of updating your own roadmap for success. The hosts discuss understanding business models in the creative industry and finding your creative path by embracing new models and ideas.
Apr 25, 2017 • 1h 7min
130 - Win in Business without Winning the Creative Lottery with These Are Things
This podcast discusses topics such as preparing for a talk, the importance of retail and wholesale, small expressions and connections, balancing art and business, being in a fashion show, creating a strong personal brand, and staying happy as an artist.
Apr 17, 2017 • 55min
129 - How to Remedy Creative Burnout
The podcast discusses creative burnout, offering strategies to reignite creativity and excitement. The importance of reflection, pruning, and exploring new ideas is emphasized. Nurturing the spark within oneself is explored as a way to avoid burnout. The speaker shares their journey of overcoming burnout and finding inspiration in podcasts and music.
Apr 3, 2017 • 56min
128 - Solving Creative Block with 18 SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS!
18 special guests including Aaron Draplin, Meg Hunt, and Stefan Sagmeister discuss strategies for overcoming creative block, finding inspiration, embracing the absurd, and navigating creative discouragement.
Mar 27, 2017 • 43min
127 - The Key to Unlocking Your Artistic Voice
Discover the upcoming creative event with multiple activities, explore the concept of artistic voice and how it is developed, learn the importance of playing and editing in the creative process, find out how to find your own artistic voice, and understand the significance of deep work and creative exploration.
Mar 21, 2017 • 44min
126 - How to Make Big Career Changes When You Have Little Time
The podcast discusses making significant career changes when feeling stuck with limited time and resources, overcoming challenges for individuals with ADHD and creative minds, the power of collaborations and bundling tasks to increase efficiency, and the importance of embracing imperfection and living a life worth repeating.
