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 23, 2014 • 30min
006 - Haters Kill Your Destiny
This podcast explores the emotional struggles of a creative career and the importance of supporting fellow creatives. The speaker shares personal stories of seeking affirmation and overcoming depression. They discuss the influence of haters on an artist's journey and emphasize staying true to one's talents and goals.
Oct 20, 2014 • 19min
005 - The Obvious Thing You're Missing...
Exploring the power of collaboration in finding creative solutions and living up to one's potential. Highlighting examples from Power Rangers and Lord of the Rings. Introducing Factor Meals, a convenient and high-quality meal delivery service. Personal stories and examples from the Wizard's Hat zine and Color Me Blank project. Encouraging listeners to be open to potential collaborations and the opportunities they may bring.
Oct 18, 2014 • 19min
004 - Over Thinking
Explore the benefits of overthinking as strategic thinking and mindfulness. Learn the importance of diving deep into your craft to sustain success. Hear success stories of Cisco and Usher, and how artists like Radiohead and Christopher Nolan use overthinking to their advantage.
Oct 17, 2014 • 18min
003 - Pain
Explore the connection between pain and joy in creative pursuits, the role of pain in finding your voice, and how pain contributes to personal and creative growth. Discover the motivating power of jealousy and competition in taking risks and embrace pain as a catalyst for finding your true calling.
Oct 14, 2014 • 18min
002 - Strengths
Importance of content quality, embracing weaknesses like ADHD, focusing on strengths instead of societal expectations, harnessing strengths for success, knowing strengths impacts decision-making, giving back and supporting fellow creatives
Oct 14, 2014 • 18min
001 - Hustlin
Podcast discusses the concept of hustling in the creative industry and reframes it as a necessary mindset for success. Speaker shares personal experiences and offers insights on finding fulfillment in creative pursuits.
