

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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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.

May 29, 2025 • 38min
Episode 33: Marion Deuchars
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingMarion Deuchars reveals how her distinctly recognizable illustration style emerged from a childhood rich in freedom and creative exploration. Growing up as one of six children in a working-class Scottish family, she describes herself as "the dreamy, dippy, boysy one" who was fortunate to have parents who encouraged her natural inclinations without judgment.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!

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May 22, 2025 • 27min
Episode 32: James, How Do I Find My Voice?
Exploring the essence of self-expression, the discussion delves into how finding your voice is about uncovering what's always been within you. Listeners learn to nurture their passions and foster creativity, illustrated through personal anecdotes. Emphasizing authenticity, the conversation critiques industry conformity and encourages embracing your true self. It's a delightful journey of rediscovering joy and purpose, promoting the idea that individuality is crucial in all creative endeavors.

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May 15, 2025 • 21min
Episode 31: Unleash Your Creative Voice
Explore the transformative power of creativity by reconnecting with your inner child. Discover how vulnerability can create deeper connections with your audience. Learn the importance of cultivating a genuine audience tailored to your unique voice, rather than a generalized crowd. Nurturing relationships within a passionate community helps unlock your creative potential and enables you to share what you truly love.

May 8, 2025 • 7min
Episode 30: Just Play
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 you're creating just to satisfy an algorithm? Or that the world's complexity has you frozen in place, unsure how to act with integrity? You're not alone.Two messages arrived on the same day—one from a listener frustrated with Instagram's seemingly contradictory treatment of artists, and another from Nick Cave's newsletter where he responded to a musician torn about performing at a festival with controversial sponsorship. Both raised the same essential question: How do we navigate a world that often feels nonsensical and driven by forces beyond our control?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!

May 1, 2025 • 32min
Episode 29: Sing Ugly, Care Less with James Sills
James Sills, a musician and choir master known for helping people reconnect with their voices, shares insights on the transformative power of singing. He discusses the joy of communal music-making and the healing aspects of singing, especially in managing anxiety. Sills reminisces about childhood experiences and the significance of individuality, all while encouraging others to express themselves freely. He highlights the cultural importance of singing in community mental health, reinforcing that reclaiming this joy can be a powerful act of self-acceptance.

Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
Episode 28: Self-Love
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 your weirdness isn't something to hide but your greatest creative superpower? In this intimate episode, I break from the usual format to share a powerful chapter from my new book "Hey Weirdo," diving deep into the transformative potential of radical self-love.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!

Apr 17, 2025 • 22min
Episode 27: The Perfect Page
If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingThat voice in your head telling you "you're not good enough" or "no one will like your work"? It's not yours. It never was.When we create beautiful, worthy goals like getting paid to do what we love but stay stuck in soul-sucking situations, we split our energy. We send confusion into the universe, our soul, our brain, our actions, and our relationships.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!