
Creative Pep Talk
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
Latest episodes

6 snips
Aug 31, 2022 • 50min
379 - 3 Things to Do When Nothing is Moving Quick Enough In Your Creative Journey
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part ThreeWireframe Podcast - Courtney Quinn and Brandon Groce Help Will on a Whim Rethink His Website_________CALL TO ADVENTURECraft your own long-gamer’s guidebook to your creative practice.1. Secret Items2. Side Quests3. DLC_________SPONSORSADOBE WIREFRAMEThis episode is supported by Wireframe, an original podcast from Adobe. The show is for small business owners who handle all the branding, content and design on their own for their business. Each episode features one small business owner, we pair them with a mentor who has built their own successful brand and then a designer to help them execute a plan to solve their problem. Click here to check out Adobe Wireframe and listen to the new season now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022 • 43min
378 - No Time? A Powerful Technique for Doing Less but Producing More
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part TwoThe Business of Graphic Design: Protect & Perfect Your Passion - Aaron Draplin's Skillshare ClassInvisible Things on InstagramIntroducing the Sawdust Principle: How to Use your Business Byproducts to Create new Growth Opportunities by Pete Sena_________CALL TO ADVENTUREEmploy the sawdust principle.Write out the main piece of your creative practice, and identify what seems like waste. What is your sawdust? What can you make from that?_________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022 • 34min
377 - 3 Steps on Building The Essential Relationships in Your Creative Sphere
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESHuman Rhythms Series: Part OneDesigning The Life You Want: 4 Exercises for Clarity and Motivation - Skillshare Class from Muchelle B_________CALL TO ADVENTURECodify what it means to “get it” – unlock the code – define what “getting it” means to you and your practice._________SPONSORSASTROPADAstropad is the ultimate iPad app for artists! Astropad Studio turns your iPad into a drawing tablet by mirroring your favorite Mac or PC desktop apps directly onto your iPad. With Astropad Studio, you get the flexibility of your Apple Pencil combined with the power of full desktop apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. If you’re ready to take your creative workflow to the next level, you can start your 30-day free trial of Astropad Studio today. Plus, save 10% on your first year when you enter the promo code from this episode at checkout. Visit astropad.com to get started!SKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022 • 44min
376 - How Seeing Your Work Differently Than the World Does is a Super Power with Shantell Martin
Shantell Martin, an artist and TED speaker, discusses topics in the podcast such as exploring identity and art, the connection between creativity and AI, unexpected journeys in the creative field, and the importance of authenticity in art.

Aug 3, 2022 • 1h 3min
375 - This 4 Part Creative Practice Plan Took Me From From Frantic to Focused in 15 Minutes
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part FiveMake Creativity Your Career: Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side Project - Andy's Skillshare ClassFind Your Style: Five Exercises to Unlock Your Creative Identity - Andy's Skillshare ClassSocial Media for Creatives: Five Exercises to Power Your Freelance Career - Andy's Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTUREBuild your own funnel.Draw an upside-down triangle. Draw four horizontal lines, cutting the triangle into four horizontal boxes that get smaller towards the bottom.
Strangers
Substance
Subscriptions
Sales
Add one adjective that describes your audience in each box - more specific as it goes down.You do not need to build this thing overnight - but what is the next step?_________SPONSORSSHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pepSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022 • 46min
374 - How to Make a Creative Practice Blueprint that Grounds and Guides You
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part FourFind Your Style: Five Exercises to Unlock Your Creative Identity - Andy's Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTURECreate or update your 10 rules for your medium!Define good with your own guiding principles before you actually make anything._________SPONSORSSHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pepSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022 • 54min
373 - How to Escape Your Creative Hero's Shadow & Forge A Deeply Satisfying Path
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part ThreeExpressive Illustration: From Ideas to Execution - Roman Muradov's Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTUREIdentify your ‘creative guide’ from your acquired tastes and your ‘creative villain’ from your guilty pleasures – then discern how you can mash them together! _________SPONSORSASTROPADAstropad is the ultimate iPad app for artists! Astropad Studio turns your iPad into a drawing tablet by mirroring your favorite Mac or PC desktop apps directly onto your iPad. With Astropad Studio, you get the flexibility of your Apple Pencil combined with the power of full desktop apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. If you’re ready to take your creative workflow to the next level, you can start your 30-day free trial of Astropad Studio today. Plus, save 10% on your first year when you enter the promo code from this episode at checkout. Visit astropad.com to get started!SKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2022 • 51min
372 - This Simple Creative Prompt Sparked Nearly Every Major Breakthrough I Ever Had
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part TwoMake Creativity Your Career: Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side ProjectFind Your Style: Five Exercises to Unlock Your Creative Identity Social Media for Creatives: Five Exercises to Power Your Freelance Career_________CALL TO ADVENTUREWrite your dream brief!If a PDF of a dream brief showed up in your inbox, what would it be?_________SPONSORSASTROPADAstropad is the ultimate iPad app for artists! Astropad Studio turns your iPad into a drawing tablet by mirroring your favorite Mac or PC desktop apps directly onto your iPad. With Astropad Studio, you get the flexibility of your Apple Pencil combined with the power of full desktop apps like Photoshop and Illustrator. If you’re ready to take your creative workflow to the next level, you can start your 30-day free trial of Astropad Studio today. Plus, save 10% on your first year when you enter the promo code from this episode at checkout. Visit astropad.com to get started!SHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022 • 47min
371 - The 3 Step Mid-Year Creative Recalibration for Finding Direction Again
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCreative Summer School Series: Part OneSinging Like A Star: Five Steps to Discovering Your Voice - Skillshare Class by Valerie MorehouseOlogies podcast by Alie WardSong Exploder podcast by Hrishikesh HirwayTwenty Thosand Hertz podcast by Dallas TaylorMake Creativity Your Career: Six Exercises to Create a Successful Side Project - Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTUREFind your cows!Your market models, who are the people who exist in your market? How can you learn from them?_________SPONSORSSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.STORYBLOCKSVideo is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jun 15, 2022 • 47min
370 - 5 Pieces of Incredible Creative Advice that Lit Me On Fire with Zak Rosen of the Best Advice Show
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESZak Rosen’s Podcast - The Best Advice ShowTom Froese’s Skillshare Class: “The Six Stages of Illustration: Leading Clients Through Your Art"_________SPONSORSSHILLINGTONStudy graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pepSKILLSHAREThere’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices