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Creative Pep Talk

Creative Pep Talk

Andy J. Pizza

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Inspiring Stories & Actionable Strategies for Building a Thriving Creative Practice
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Creative Pep Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Creative Pep Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Creative Pep Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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SHOW NOTES

Creative Zero-To-Hero Series

1. Skill

2. Story

3. Style

4. SPACE

5. Psychology

6. Say Something

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Brain” TED Talk

Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Everyday Brain” On Being interview

Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages practice

Margaret A. Boden’s “The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms” book

Graham Wallas' and the four stages of the creative process

John Cleese on having a “time oasis” for creativity

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SKILLSHARE

There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.

SHILLINGTON

Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep

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Transcripts available on the Creative Pep Talk episode!

Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/path

Check out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.com

Scott Erickson on Instagram - “I Get To” post

Wonderworks: Literary Invention and the Science of Stories by Angus Fletcher

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

“Give what you didn't get.” — Garry Shandling

CALL TO ADVENTURE

Three magic words.

  1. I
  2. Choose
  3. You

SPONSORS & SHOUT OUTS

OUR PATREON BACKERS

Thank you patrons, we appreciate you so much! If you have the means, support the show at

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Molly Fletcher - Energy Clock
https://mollyfletcher.com/the-energy-clock/

Richard Rohr
https://cac.org/podcasts/velcro-teflon-explanation/

Mihaly Csikszentmihaly - FLOW
https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK
Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

Are you looking for your next big break? Whether you’ve NEVER had a big break in your creative career OR you’re a veteran creative who needs a new big break to reinvent yourself: this class is for you!!! Go to https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Andy-J.-Pizza/2832678 to get started!!!

SHUTTERSTOCK
Shutterstock has MILLIONS of high quality stock vectors, photos, illustrations and more! Check them out here: shutterstock.com/explore/creativepeptalk

WIREFRAME PODCAST FROM ADOBE
Wireframe is a podcast for designer’s and design curious creatives.

Whether you’re into UX, UI, technology... or just curious about the way design impacts our everyday lives, check out Adobe’s Wireframe Podcast NOW! https://link.chtbl.com/wireframe?sid=podcast.creativepeptalk

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SHOW NOTES

Creative Zero-To-Hero Series

1. Skill

2. Story

3. Style

4. Space

5. PSYCHOLOGY

6. Say Something

Sarah Beth Morgan’s Skillshare Classes

Don Shirley Biography

Milton Glaser’s Bob Dylan Poster

Melissa Dolese’s “The Beauty of Interconnection” TED Talk

Grecian Framework for Communication

Gestalt Principles of Design

Song Exploder with Lin Manuel for “Wait For It”

John Berger on “Why Do Some Songs Become Popular?”

Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business By Being Remarkable”

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DESIGN MATTERS

There's another podcast you should be listening to - Design Matters from the TED Audio Collective. On the show writer and artist Debbie Millman hosts conversations with designers, writers, artists, and other luminaries of contemporary thought - people like Roman Mars, Ai Weiwei, Ethan Hawke, Ashley Ford, and more. Join us for an inquiry into the broader world of creative culture. Find and follow Design Matters with Debbie Millman wherever you're listening to this.

STORYBLOCKS

Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your videos to the next level - with Affordable Subscriptions, Unlimited Downloads, and 1M+ Royalty Free Assets - you can level up your content at storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk

SKILLSHARE

There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.

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Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/path

Check out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.com

The One Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Lisa Congdon

Jessica Hische

Kate Bingaman-Burt

The NOD Daily Drawing Project

Gretchen Rubin - The Four Tendencies

SPONSORS & SHOUT OUTS

OUR PATREON BACKERS

Thank you patrons, we appreciate you so much! If you have the means, support the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!

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Meg Lewis
https://meglewis.com/
https://www.instagram.com/yourbuddymeg/

Co-Loop
https://co-loop.co/
https://www.instagram.com/coloopco/

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK
Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

Are you looking for your next big break? Whether you’ve NEVER had a big break in your creative career OR you’re a veteran creative who needs a new big break to reinvent yourself: this class is for you!!! Go to https://www.skillshare.com/r/profile/Andy-J.-Pizza/2832678 to get started!!!

PATREON + YOU!
This episode is sponsored by YOU! Well, if you’re a patron of our podcast! This show is listener supported and that means we need your help! We are on a mission to reach 500 Patreon Backers for this podcast!! Go to patreon.com/creativepeptalk to back our show now!

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Take my new skillshare class! “Social Media for Creatives: 5 Exercises to Power Your Freelance Career” https://skl.sh/truefansclass

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SHOW NOTES

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Rebecca Green

https://www.myblankpaper.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rebeccagreenillustration/

Chris Pain, Illustrator

https://www.cfpayne.com/

Garfield’s Thanksgiving, book

https://www.amazon.com/Garfields-Thanksgiving-Jim-Davis/dp/0345356500

Boney Legs, Joanna Cole, book

https://www.amazon.com/Bony-Legs-Joanna-Cole/dp/0590405160

How to Make Friends with a Ghost, Book by Rebecca Green

https://www.myblankpaper.com/books#/how-to-make-friends-with-a-ghost-1/

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ADOBE MAX

Support for Creative Pep Talk comes from Adobe MAX. Adobe MAX is the annual global creativity conference and it’s going online this year -- October 26th through the 28th. This is sure to be a creative experience like no other. Plus, it’s all free. Yep - 100% free! With over 25 hours of keynotes, luminary speakers, breakout sessions, workshops, musical performances and even a few celebrity appearances, it’s going to be one-stop shopping for your inspiration, goals and creative tune-ups.

Explore over 300 sessions across 11 tracks, hear from amazing speakers and learn new creative skills... all totally free and online this October. To register, head to max.adobe.com

SKILLSHARE

There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.

SPOONFLOWER

Shop, design and sell custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor on Spoonflower - if DIYing is your jam, SPOONFLOWER is THE destination for print-on-demand fabric, wallpaper and home decor products. Visit spoonflower.com and DIY all the live long day! Spoonflower.com

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Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/path

Check out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.com

Follow Invisible Things on Instagram!

PRE-ORDER INVISIBLE THINGS! Upcoming picture book out July 18th, 2023!

*Currently with all pre-orders you can get a FREE poster!

Greek Myth - Theseus and the Minotaur

CALL TO ADVENTURE

Psychological mudlarking!

Unearthing psychically charged symbols, stories, and archetypes from your life. Digging into, collecting the things holding energy.

mud•lark (n): a person who scavenges in river mud for objects of value.

(The Creative Self Excavation Series)

SPONSORS & SHOUT OUTS

ADOBE FRESCO

Adobe Fresco is a free drawing and painting app built for the latest stylus and touch devices. Fresco brings together the world’s largest collection of vector and raster brushes, plus revolutionary live brushes, to deliver a completely natural painting and drawing experience. For artists, illustrators, animators, sketchers, and anyone who wants to discover, or rediscover, the joy of drawing and painting. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Windows. https://adobefresco.app.link/CPT

VOICE123

This episode is sponsored by Voice123, the first online marketplace for voice actors to grow their voice over business.

Got a creative project you’d like to bring to life? Download our free step-by-step guide at voice123.co/creativepeptalk to successfully find the right voice for your projects. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your first project and hire a voice actor today!

OUR PATREON BACKERS

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Brian Cox - Are You a Hologram

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BIDoIHQ-To

Danny Elfman on Song Exploder

https://songexploder.net/danny-elfman

Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years

https://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years-Learned/dp/1400202981

Hero’s Journey Joseph Campbell

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey

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SHILLINGTON

Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’s graphic design course, you’ll graduate with a solid understanding of creative problem solving, design theory and software. Create an incredible design portfolio and master how to discuss and sell your work—essential skills for any creative career. LEARN MORE: https://shillo.design/pep

SKILLSHARE

There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your creative journey forward without putting life on hold. So explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/CreativePep where our listeners get a free trial of Premium Membership.

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EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/peptalk Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

SHOW NOTES

Transcripts available at creativepeptalk.com/episodes!

Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/path

Check out the Creative Pep Talk shop at creativepeptalk.etsy.com

Our PATREON virtual meetup, now on the last Monday of every month! Join us for the next one on January 29th, 2024!

Human Rhythms Series: Part Four

Do Less - Hidden Brain episode with Leidy Klotz

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less - Book by Leidy Klotz

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Book by Greg McKeown

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Book by Cal Newport

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Book by Oliver Burkeman

CALL TO ADVENTURE

The Zeigarnik Cache Clearing

  1. Brain dump for 10 minutes on a piece of paper.
  2. 80-20 your list.
  3. How much time will they take?
  4. Do as many of the shorter tasks as possible in one chunk of time!

SPONSORS & SHOUT OUTS

OUR PATREON BACKERS

Thank you patrons, we appreciate you so much! If you have the means, support the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Creative Pep Talk have?

Creative Pep Talk currently has 583 episodes available.

What topics does Creative Pep Talk cover?

The podcast is about Design, Podcasts, Arts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Creative Pep Talk?

The episode title '356 - ​​The One Thing Scientists are Sure Will Give You Better Creative Results' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Creative Pep Talk?

The average episode length on Creative Pep Talk is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Creative Pep Talk released?

Episodes of Creative Pep Talk are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Creative Pep Talk?

The first episode of Creative Pep Talk was released on Oct 14, 2014.

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