
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

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 12min
369 - How to Access the Otherworldly Creative Power within Your Longing with Author Susan Cain
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESSusan Cain's, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" BookSusan Cain’s “Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole” Book_________SPONSORSASTROPAD STUDIOAstropad 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!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

Jun 1, 2022 • 41min
368 - Follow Your Bliss or Get Real? This New Take Gave Me a Thrilling Insight
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESThis Jungian Life PodcastSusan Cain’s “Bittersweet: How Sorrow And Longing Make Us Whole” BookScott Erickson’s “Say Yes: Discover the Surprising Life Beyond The Death of a Dream” Book_________CALL TO ADVENTUREWhere do you need to explore more – the dreaming or the reality/doing?Figure out where you might be uncomfortable in these categories and dig into what it could symbolize._________SPONSORSASTROPAD STUDIOAstropad 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

May 25, 2022 • 51min
367 - How Seeing Every Piece as A Self Portrait Unlocks Hidden Creative Gold
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESAbout Charles M. ShultzStorytelling Basics: How Creatives and Brands Can Build a Following | Learn with Kickstarter - Skillshare Class_________CALL TO ADVENTURECreate an identity parade!In the spirit of facing our flaws, think of the villains in fiction media that you might identify with. By facing your villain side you might get an insight into your heroic side!_________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

May 18, 2022 • 51min
366 - 3 Unexpected Places Your Creative Genius is Hiding
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT_________SHOW NOTESCover Story Podcast from New York Magazine (executive producer and editor, Hanna Rosin)_________CALL TO ADVENTUREDo the shoehorn!What would it look like for you to take your most proficient creative skill and filter your latest obsession through it?_________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.SHILLINGTONStudy 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

May 11, 2022 • 1h 12min
365 - Which of The 6 Creative Types Are You?
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkSupport the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!TRANSCRIPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2022 • 59min
364 - How to Overcome Tests and Trials on the Creative Journey and More with EttaVee AKA Jessi Raulet
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT_________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.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

15 snips
Apr 27, 2022 • 47min
363 - The 4 Step Process to Turn Strangers into Super Fans
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________CALL TO ADVENTUREWhat is your opener? Your single? Your album? Your show? Your merch?Translate this process to your medium or field!__________SPONSORSSTORYBLOCKSVideo 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

Apr 20, 2022 • 46min
362 - Why You End Up Right Where You Started and 3 Ways to Breakthrough
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESLauren Hom’s “Creative Productivity: Build a Brief to Boost Your Passion Project” Skillshare Class__________CALL TO ADVENTUREThe Woodchuck Activity:- Take your body of work from the past and try to identify the categories.- Filter them through the Venn diagram of Novel & Useful.- Find what overlap can help you build a system that strikes a balance!__________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.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

Apr 13, 2022 • 1h 21min
361 - When to Go with The Flow and When to Make Things Happen with Zac Gorman
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT__________SHOW NOTESZac Gorman’s "Thisby Thestoop" Book Series“Over the Garden Wall” (TV Mini Series)Dungeon: The Early Years Vol. 1-2 (drawn by Christophe Blain)__________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

Apr 6, 2022 • 1h 13min
360 - For When You Feel Like Giving Up (Return to ART ISLAND)
Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalkTRANSCRIPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices