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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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.
Jan 7, 2020 • 1h 42min
259 - 20 Surprising and Super Powerful Prompts that will Make 2020 The Year You Do Your Best Work Ever!
In this podcast, they discuss the harmful impact of the belief that one's peak in their career happens at a young age and provide 20 creative prompts for 2020. They explore the power of finding a groove in music and the risks of getting stuck in it, using the example of Sugar Ray. They also talk about taking inspiration from other genres, the importance of creating content for personal taste, and activating inner abilities. They discuss exploring new possibilities, opposite type casting, surpassing expectations, and unleashing creativity through prompts and exploration.
Dec 31, 2019 • 35min
258 - Exploit This Natural Law That Will Make 2020 YOUR Year
The podcast discusses the importance of doing an annual review before the new year, applying the 80-20 rule to maximize effectiveness in marketing and artwork, balancing personal intuition with audience reception, doubling down on what works, and spotting opportunities for growth in the present year.
Dec 17, 2019 • 50min
257 - How to Know What to Make Today to Attract The Right People
The podcast discusses the importance of using a creative brief for personal projects and how it can align with your dream opportunity. It explores exciting illustration opportunities and embracing neurodiversity. The significance of incorporating diverse ideas into your creative endeavors is emphasized, as well as the importance of choosing a specific target market. The power of goals in leading to unexpected opportunities is also discussed.
Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
256 - How to Use Stillness to Unlock Your Best Work with Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday, author and expert on stillness and growth hacking, discusses topics such as his writing process, developing good taste in creative work, transitioning from marketing to writing, and exploring the concept of stillness. He also talks about filling up with raw material, the evolution of a creative career, and key ideas and realizations about stillness.
Dec 3, 2019 • 49min
255 - Creative Lift: How to Find Your Ultimate Gift and Takeoff!
Author Stephen Pressfield discusses the concept of a creative lift and embracing a growth mindset. He explores the importance of having a personal philosophy for navigating new creative territories. The impact of illustrations in books and comics is also explored, along with the philosophy behind joke writing. Additionally, the podcast discusses finding the perfect weapon for decorating a home and the significance of self-reflection in discovering one's ultimate gift for achieving creative lift.
Nov 26, 2019 • 1h 15min
254 - HOW TO: Avoid Slow Slumps / Get Published / Find and Express Your Value and MORE!
The podcast explores sustaining momentum in a creative career and finding balance between action and rest. It delves into the differences in driving styles between Americans and English and how it reflects their approach to achieving goals. The importance of rest and breaks in maintaining creativity is emphasized. Standing out as an artist and breaking through the noise is discussed, as well as the value of teaching and sharing knowledge. Combinatorial creativity and embracing contrasting ideas are explored, and creating a side project to get published is discussed.
Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 7min
253 - What a Big Idea Looks Like with Joey Ellis
Children's book author and illustrator, Joey Ellis, discusses collaborating on a TV show pitch, finding inspiration, dealing with critics, integrity, creating a Kickstarter video, and expressing gratitude for a puppet project.
Nov 12, 2019 • 51min
252 - Which of the 3 Stages of The Creative Path are You in Right Now?
This podcast discusses determining your industry, market, and niche as a creative, embracing the current phase of the creative journey, the power of taste in creativity, finding your market party, and finding your way to a successful creative career.
