423. Why Your Creative Business Should Evolve with You with Mike Brennan

Feb 3, 2025

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Artist and creative strategist Mike Brennan opens up about the journey of building a business that aligns with who you are, even as that changes over time. He shares powerful insights about avoiding creative burnout, finding fulfillment outside of client work, and giving yourself permission to evolve.

Key Takeaways

Give yourself permission to evolve - what worked for you years ago might not be what's right for you now
Have creative outlets separate from your paid work to avoid burnout and keep your passion alive
Focus on building a business that aligns with who you are today, not who you used to be

About Mike Brennan

Mike Brennan, author of Make Fun a Habit: The Creative PLAYbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again, isn't your typical Creative Consultant and Communicator; he's a passionate advocate for reigniting the lost art of fun and creativity.

Mike's expertise goes beyond the pages of his book. He's helped renowned clients like Heineken and Chase Bank infuse creativity, innovation, and fun into their work. His art graces prestigious spaces like the Ronald McDonald House and the I.D.E.A. Museum in Mesa, Arizona.

What sets Mike apart is his commitment to helping individuals and organizations harness the transformative power of creativity. With a unique Daily Creative Habit process honed over a decade, he empowers people to seamlessly integrate innovation into their routines, making life and work more vibrant and fulfilling. Through his words, art, actions, and unwavering dedication to the cause, Mike inspires us all to make fun not just a habit but a way of life.

In This Episode

[00:00] Welcome to the show!
[07:10] Meet Mike Brennan
[14:31] Creativity in Entrepreneurship
[16:03] Listening To Yourself
[23:11] Having a Creative Balance
[44:05] Connect with Mike
[45:45] Outro

Quotes

"We're not these segmented beings like we like to say - I'm at work and I'm at home, I'm playing and I'm doing client work. Recognizing that and embracing that is key for having a healthier creative balance in our lives." - Mike Brennan

"Don't try to emulate somebody else's journey... do the best with what you have before you. That's why I come back to listening to yourself, getting alignment, getting clarity because you're the only one who's responsible for you." - Mike Brennan

Guest Links

Find Mike Brennan online to take the Creative Archetype quiz & listen to the Creative Chats podcast