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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Feb 13, 2018 • 1h 5min
170 - 4 Creative Career Lessons that Changed My Life (The Creative Career Path Series Pt 1)
Learn about the hosts' childhood admiration, struggles, and the tragic events in their mother's life. They reflect on a life-changing music experience that opened a world of creativity. Discover how they jumped into a creative career through an indie rock coloring book and faced challenges. Explore the importance of developing and giving away your creative gift. Learn about the maze of the creative process and redefining success.
Feb 6, 2018 • 1h 4min
169 - Courage to Be You w/ Emmy Winner James Pearse Connelly, Production Designer on The Voice
Emmy winning production designer James Pearse Connelly discusses the importance of confidence and taking risks in creative endeavors. They explore the responsibilities of a production designer in television shows and the impact of set design on viewer immersion. They also emphasize the importance of genuine connections, collaboration, and personal growth. Additionally, they touch upon the process of a production designer on a singing competition show and share their gratitude and recent trip experiences.
Jan 30, 2018 • 57min
168 - The Power of Finding Your Audience
The podcast explores finding your creative calling, overcoming perfectionism, slow growth in the creative world, finding balance in creative pursuits, and ways to support the show and continue your creative journey.
Jan 23, 2018 • 1h 1min
167 - Exciting Social Media Ideas
This podcast discusses approaching social media with a change in mindset, debunking the 'build it and they will come' myth, using social media as a distribution channel, the dangers of food and social media, and the impact of social media on creative worth.
Jan 16, 2018 • 1h 11min
166 - It's Never Too Late with Lisa Congdon
Lisa Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator, and author, joins the podcast to talk about her book 'A Glorious Freedom' and challenging societal norms of aging. They discuss the perceptions of aging in men and women, taking risks and pursuing dreams at any age, and embracing the messy parts of the creative process. They also explore pursuing dreams later in life and the power of asking important questions to overcome obstacles.
Jan 9, 2018 • 1h 21min
165 - 17 Breakthrough Ideas to SUPER CHARGE Your Motivation for 2018!
This podcast shares 17 inspiring ideas for creative career growth in 2018, discusses the importance of effective strategies for motivation and success, seeking feedback, changing money mindset, being empathetic, and the power of strategies in a creative career.
Jan 3, 2018 • 51min
164 - The CPT SUPER FRIENDS 8 Ways to Kick 2018's Butt (with Lessons from 2017!)
Guests on this episode include visual artist Hassan Ali, writer Tina Essmaker, creative entrepreneur Marshall Shorts, illustrator Suzy Ultman, author Brad Montague, and illustrator Tom Froese. Topics explored include rethinking success in creative work, uncovering light in a dark world, exploring the meaning of gratitude, lessons learned in the first year as a freelance illustrator, and embracing new challenges in 2018.
Dec 19, 2017 • 43min
163 - How to Make 2018 Your Biggest Year Ever!!!
An exploration of goal setting and perspective through the analogy of knocking over dominoes. How Will Smith became a successful actor with an unconventional solution. Identifying patterns and success in industries using examples from film and illustration. Reflecting on the importance of making the next year count.
Dec 12, 2017 • 1h 39min
162 - Public Speaking Tips & Letting Go of Your Past Self with Pro Speaker Kyle Scheele
Pro speaker Kyle Scheele discusses public speaking tips and letting go of your past self. They reflect on their friendship and reminisce about their first meeting. They also talk about their transition in the creative business and their past projects. The importance of public speaking for creative individuals is emphasized, along with creating a Viking ship sculpture. They introduce the 'cpt Viking funeral' challenge and discuss the importance of letting go of your past self and looking forward to the future.
Dec 5, 2017 • 57min
161 - Getting Through Your Dark Days (Creative Philosophy Series)
The podcast explores resilience in the creative journey, changing perspectives on obstacles, the link between joy and suffering, and overcoming obstacles in freelance illustration. It emphasizes the importance of obstacles for appreciating success.
