Creative Pep Talk

Get insights from Mark Eshleman, Creative Director for Twenty One Pilots, on finding purpose in a creative career, navigating behind-the-scenes challenges, and nurturing growth. Explore the importance of consistent creativity, building connections with fans, and staying true to your voice in the music industry.

The host discusses feeling overwhelmed and burnout, drawing parallels to Frodo's struggles. They explore the idea of giving up on creativity, acknowledge limits, and emphasize the importance of seeking support and guidance.

We all want to make work that’s authentic and has our creative fingerprints on it. But it’s easier said than done. There’s lots to learn from folks who literally put themselves into the work. In this episode we chat with Ronald Young Jr. about his award winning audio memoir series “Weight for It” and glean what all of us can learn about injecting your DNA into your work. So whether you’re literally making a self portrait / memoir project or not, this episode is chocked full of takeaways on how to make your work more you!--------SHOW NOTES:Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones pendingbeautiful.co Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? whywithaquestionmark.com  Ron Young Jr Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigronWeight For It Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-for-it/id1686599391Leaving The Theater Podcast:https://www.ohitsbigron.com/leaving-the-theaterOn Air Fest:https://www.onairfest.comAngus Fletcher: https://www.angusfletcher.coBook- Wonderworks“There is no art which does not conceal a still greater art." – Percival Wilde--------SPONSORS:Riverside - The easiest way for you and your team to record, edit and share professional grade Videos and Podcasts, from anywhere in the world. https://creators.riverside.fm/creativepeptalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Charles Duhigg discusses communication and creativity in art. They explore the power of creative desperation, authentic communication, and audience engagement. Learn about the looping technique for better understanding in conversations and mastering communication skills in creative work.

This podcast explores strategies to combat creative blocks and stay focused on completing projects. It delves into the balance between creativity and execution, overcoming self-doubt, and enhancing creativity through preparation and promotion.

Rosalie Haizlett, expert in focus and results, shares insights on overcoming overwhelm and burnout in the digital age. Topics include small focus for success, artistic journeys, safety precautions for solo hiking, finding niche in nature illustration, embracing authenticity in creativity, and the power of small, focused steps in creative work.

Productivity expert and author, Cal Newport, discusses the pitfalls of hustle culture and social media on creativity. He introduces the concept of Slow Productivity for a more fulfilling work-life balance. Tips include setting boundaries, transparent communication with clients, and focusing on fewer tasks for increased productivity.

Jessica McCabe, an ADHD expert, discusses the importance of working with your natural tendencies. She shares tips on leaning into strengths, following curiosity, and embracing who you are. The podcast explores creativity, neurodiversity, ADHD challenges, failure, and strategies for optimal productivity.

This episode is for you if you get in your head and struggle to share your story and your work with the world, if you worry that it’s just not relevant or interesting or maybe that it’s too weird… and just a heads up - we’ve been doing a series called Right Side Out - this is episode 6 and the last episode of the series - it really won’t make sense without working through the episodes - go back to episode 449 of this show to start back at episode one.Episode 1 of Right Side Out SHOW NOTES----------------Sophie Millersophiemiller.cohttps://www.sophiemiller.co/Yoni Wolf / WHY?https://whywithaquestionmark.com/AOKOHIOhttps://yoniwolf.substack.com/Angus Fletcherhttps://www.angusfletcher.co/Wonderworkshttps://swiftpress.com/book/wonderworks/Connor Jones / Pending Beautifulhttps://www.pendingbeautiful.co/CreativeMorningshttps://creativemornings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and journalist Lulu Miller discusses navigating tasks with ADHD, artistic journey in pursuit of identity, reflecting on personal struggles, embracing self and ADHD diagnosis, and expressing gratitude for support in creation.