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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Jul 24, 2018 • 1h 19min
192 - The Lesson that Changed My Creative Career (Side Quest Series Pt 1)
Exploring the power of side quests in a creative career and the importance of focusing on personal projects. Introducing an original soundtrack for the side quest series. Reflecting on childhood creativity and personal journey into a creative career. Discussing the concept of side quests in a creative career and the need for necessary tools and skills. Facing adversity in a challenging job opportunity and learning the power of speaking one's mind. Embracing strategic thinking and problem-solving in career and creativity development. Understanding the significance of visualizing and dreaming of a desired future.
Jul 17, 2018 • 59min
191 - You're Hiding Your Secret Weapon for Growing Your Audience
Yoni Wolf, band member of WHY? and Nate Utesch, band member of Metavari, discuss topics such as creating meaningful connections with fans, embracing collaboration, and the power of embracing imperfections and authenticity in creative work.
Jul 10, 2018 • 1h 11min
190 - How to Push Past the Hard Times w/ Adé Hogue
http://www.adehogue.comCREDITSThanks to Yoni Wolf and the band WHY? for our theme music.Thanks to my man Nate Utesch and his band Metavari for all the other tunes! Metavari.comThanks to Alex Sugg for editing and the podcast!www.alexsugg.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2018 • 1h 1min
189 - Finding Peak Creative Performance
The podcast explores the battle between order and chaos in creative work, emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and valuing the creative journey, discusses the dilemma of pursuing stand-up comedy or improv, explores the significance of finding balance between planning and improvisation, and emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence in all areas of life.
Jun 27, 2018 • 1h 3min
188 - Why You're Off Track
Explore the importance of mental health and self-care, treating your creative career as a lifelong project, reflecting on the impact of time off, gaining perspective through stepping back, significance of self-care and rationality of emotions, and embracing your art regardless of others' perceptions.
Jun 19, 2018 • 54min
187 - How to Get More YOU into Your Art w/ Jon Burgerman
Artist Jon Burgerman discusses incorporating personal elements into artwork, different types of artists, trends and movements in art, the relationship between creativity and science, and the importance of infusing personal identity into art. They also delve into capturing fun and spontaneity, carving out time for play, and feature an interview with the hilarious and talented artist John Burgerman.
Jun 13, 2018 • 45min
186 - The Key to Unlocking Your Creative Super Powers
The podcast discusses the importance of self-awareness, understanding your strengths, and embracing your true self. It explores the significance of relationships and the deceptive nature of villains. It also emphasizes the concept of embracing differences and shame to unlock creative potential. The episode highlights the benefits of uncovering hidden gifts and using them to bring meaning to your life and others.
Jun 5, 2018 • 59min
185 - Your New Secret Weapon for the Hard Times
This podcast explores the concept of failure and how it can lead to success in the creative world. It discusses the power of illustration in making abstract ideas tangible and visible. The speaker shares personal experiences of embracing failure and turning it into success, including setting a goal of receiving 100 rejection letters. It also reflects on personal growth and success through challenging experiences with family.
May 29, 2018 • 53min
184 - Challenge Everything!!
Audrey Liu, Tea Uglow, Devon McGowan, and Tad Carpenter discuss challenging leadership, redefining leadership and our connection to others, and the concept of broken connections. They emphasize the importance of problem-solving with creativity and working together to achieve progress.
May 22, 2018 • 43min
183 - How to Relight Your Fire!
The podcast discusses strategies for overcoming struggles and burnout in a creative career. It highlights the power of envisioning one's future self and how it can drive motivation. The hosts share personal experiences and offer resources for finding inspiration and relighting one's fire.
