

The Right Questions with James Victore
James Victore
The Right Questions is designed to help you get paid to do what you love and stay sane in the process.
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Aug 7, 2025 • 32min
Episode 43: Escape the Pull of Horseshit
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingEver feel like there's a constant battle between your creative dreams and the negative voice in your head? You're not alone. The struggle between what James Victoria calls "the power of positive thinking" and "the power of horseshit" shapes our lives in profound ways we rarely recognize.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jul 31, 2025 • 11min
Episode 42: Hey Weirdo, Charlie Engel
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the very traits society labels as problematic could become your greatest strengths? Charlie Engel knows this transformation firsthand. A former addict turned ultra-marathoner who's conquered the Gobi Desert, Amazon jungle, Death Valley, and Sahara, Charlie's story demolishes conventional wisdom about addiction, recovery, and finding purpose.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 4min
Episode 41: Stefan Sagmeister
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the secret to sustaining a lifetime of creative brilliance isn't working harder, but stepping away completely? Stefan Sagmeister, the visionary designer behind album covers for Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones, and Jay-Z, reveals how his revolutionary sabbatical approach—taking one year off every seven—has been the source of his most groundbreaking work.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jul 17, 2025 • 29min
Episode 40: Three Hard Hitting Questions
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coaching1What does it really take to run a successful business doing what you love? This question lies at the heart of every creative entrepreneur's journey.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jul 10, 2025 • 15min
Episode 39 - There Ain't No Starving Artist
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFor too long, creative professionals have lived under the shadow of a toxic phrase—"the starving artist." This damaging myth has convinced countless talented individuals that choosing creativity means choosing poverty. It's time to kill this lie once and for all.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jul 3, 2025 • 29min
Episode 38: Embracing Failure
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFailure has gotten a bad rap. We've been taught to avoid it, fear it, and attach shame to it—but what if everything we believe about failure is completely backward?There are only two genuine ways to fail: never trying and giving up entirely.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jun 26, 2025 • 36min
Episode 37: Gavin Strange
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCreativity thrives at the intersection of structure and freedom – something Gavin Strange has mastered beautifully in his dual life as Aardman Animations director by day and Jam Factory creator by night.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jun 19, 2025 • 15min
Episode 36: Congrats! Your Already A Genius
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhy do 98% of five-year-olds score as creative geniuses while only 2% of adults reach the same level? The answer lies in a groundbreaking NASA study from 1968 that reveals a startling truth: genius-level creativity isn't something we gain—it's something society teaches us to unlearn.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jun 12, 2025 • 20min
Episode 35: Love and Creativity
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingLove is the most powerful tool for creative people, yet we often fail to recognize it, understand it, or use it effectively in our work.Your work is a gift. Go out and do what you love - make, dance, sing, craft - and express that love through your creative practice.SUBSCRIBE to get my weekly "Love Letters," hot updates and my well loved and popular Newsletter. Follow me on Instagram (@jamesvictore) for all my big ideas and inspiration!

Jun 5, 2025 • 23min
Episode 34: Unleash Your Creative Voice Part 2
Explore what it truly means to be a creative. It's not about fancy titles, but the courage to share your passion. Discover how believing in yourself is essential for expressing your unique voice. Learn to embrace discomfort and transform inspiration into action. Overcome self-doubt through acceptance and support, and find the confidence to showcase your work to the world. This journey invites you to unleash your creativity and recognize your worth.