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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Mar 25, 2020 • 58min
269 - The Powerful Thing You Can Do When All Feels Lost
The podcast explores the power of rejection exposure therapy and discusses the importance of safe and celebration spaces. It emphasizes the need to embrace authenticity and break free from societal expectations. The speaker also shares their efforts to spread positivity and connection in dark times.
Mar 17, 2020 • 56min
268 - Feeling Like Junk? 4 Ways How To Get Inspired Now
Hosts discuss finding possibilities in challenging times, embracing the present moment, finding healthier sources of inspiration, finding inspiration in the Moomin novels and real experiences, expanding creativity through real life experiences, and storytelling and finding inspiration.
Mar 10, 2020 • 55min
267 - How to Know Where to Focus Your Creative Energy
The speaker discusses determining where to focus creative energy and the importance of continuously planting seeds for future projects. They explore the seven steps of the creative career path and finding your creative community. The importance of setting intentions and creating projects aligned with them is emphasized. The speaker shares a success story of breaking into the editorial market.
Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 26min
266 - Make The Space with Abbi Jacobson
Abbi Jacobson, known for Broad City, shares parenting perspectives, finding creative passion and aspirations in New York. They discuss the disparities between comedy and other creative practices, explore themes in Wes Anderson movies, and express gratitude to each other and listeners.
Feb 25, 2020 • 52min
265 -Feeling Crushed? This is Proof That Nothing Can Stop Your Creativity!
Discover Factor Meals, a convenient meal delivery service. Explore the creative scene in Sioux Falls and get actionable tips from Les Cotton. Learn about the concept of a graveyard folder and selling art to pay for home repairs. Reflect on the optimism and creativity of designers at the World's Fair. Hear about reigniting creativity in South Dakota and the sense of community felt there.
Feb 18, 2020 • 46min
264 - How to Find Yourself as An Artist in the Last Place You'd Think To Look 00:0046:54
Comedian George Carlin, actress Abby Jacobson, and author Jon Acuff discuss finding yourself as an artist through connecting with like-minded individuals. They explore the importance of investing in relationships, exploring connections and career pivots, and the impact of isolation on the creative community. Discover their unique journeys of finding their people and the influence it had on their creative practice.
Feb 4, 2020 • 1h 33min
263 - Are You Missing These Crucial Clues to Your Next Breakthrough?
The podcast discusses the importance of finding your niche and specializing in the creative industry, packaging podcast episodes to capture interest and the challenges of branding, embracing identity as a creator for children, unconventional paths to success, breaking rules for growth, the story of Jenny's Splendid Ice Cream and breaking the rules in ice cream flavors, and the importance of identifying your core beliefs and niche as an artist.
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Jan 28, 2020 • 38min
262 - Feeling Hopeless and Lost in Your Work? Maybe It's Time For This
The host reflects on the importance of letting go and pruning the creative process. They discuss reevaluating goals in the design industry and embracing personal fulfillment. The speaker explores the shift in their business and creative goals. They emphasize the art of letting go and shedding things that no longer serve you.
Jan 21, 2020 • 38min
261 - Artists with Super Fandoms Have This Surprising Thing in Common
Artists as mirrors reflecting souls and identities, embracing neurodiversity in art, template for Instagram story identity exploration and brand revamp, finding relief through relatable art, and connecting with the audience through personal identity and values.
Jan 14, 2020 • 59min
260 - Why You Should Quit Worrying About Being a Jack of All Trades with Temi Coker
Guest Temi Coker, a digital poster designer and Skillshare instructor, discusses the importance of combining artistic and business skills. The speakers also explore their creative childhood, favorite musicians, and the benefits of being a jack of all trades. They share insights on working together as a married couple and embracing diversity in creativity.
