Artrepreneur from the Creative City Project

Following our passions, chasing our dreams, these things are such a gift. So let's engage in the process of building and evaluating. That's this week on the podcast!

In life, we're taught to listen to other people's opinions. We're taught to consider society's expectations. And we often neglect the question, “What do I want?” This week, take hold of your present and your future by asking this essential question!

Being inspired is a talent. Like our artistic craft, being inspired is something we can work toward. Sometimes the way we learn to approach art in general robs us of inspiration. This week, we talk about how to get it back!

Spring is right around the corner. Full of new life, growth and joy… how can we bring these things into our creative process? That's this week on the Artrepreneur Podcast!

There are endless opinions about Rihanna's performance at the Super Bowl and Sam Smith's performance at the Grammys. It can be tempting to fall into the idea that our role as artists is to please people. But it's much bigger. This week we explore some meaningful foundations for our creativity.

It might sound like a religious term. But grace is the willingness to give ourselves room to try — without fear of failing. Isn't that exactly what every artist needs? That's what we're talking about this week on the Artrepreneur Podcast!

One of the most helpful things for us as artists - is consistency. This week, we talk about some of the values of staying consistent and how to position ourselves to keep at it.

it's not that everything we make is “joyful.” It's that making art brings us life. It does something inside us. So how can we make sure we keep joy at the center of our creative process? That's what we talk about this week.

It's helpful to take some time for us to explore what it is we're doing as artists. This week, we talk about art like this : Art is the authentic expression of real life manifested in nuanced creativity. How can we create authentically, and why is it important? And how do we make sure our artform doesn't get in the way?

There has been a lot of talk about the impact of AI on artists lately. But this week, we asked an AI to give us some advice on how to have a successful art career. The response was surprising!

We get to see behind the curtain… sometimes, we even make the curtain. Because we're so close to our creative work, it can feel like our art just isn't magical. It can feel like we're faking it. This week, we talk about defeating that feeling and embracing who we are.

We've all learned a lot in 2022. What are some of the lessons you've learned? This week, we talk about 5 important things for artists to carry into 2023.

Sometimes, we're tempted to find the easy road as artists. Of course, being an artist can be difficult, so it makes sense. This week, we talk about 3 common scams artists fall prey to and what we can do instead.

Creativity is a gift. But it can also start to control our lives. This week, we talk about 4 ways we make sure our creativity plays the beautiful role it's meant to play.

There are of skills associated with making art. But there are also a lot of skills that are adjacent to making the art we make. These “soft skills” can be as important as making great art. This week, we talk about 3.

What do we do when we experience creative blocks? How do we overcome challenges to bring our creative dreams to life? This week, it's part 2 of an important conversation about creativity, challenges and pressing through toward thriving.

There are mindsets we can get wrapped up in. These don't serve our creative endeavors and aren't helpful. This week, we talk about some ways to start thinking differently to become the creative people we want to be.

There are so many things that become road blocks in the process of implementing a creative idea. This week, we talk about 4 of those common blocks and how to overcome them. If you're trying to make something, this week's episode will definitely help!

Artists sometimes have to create huge works. Those works take time. We also tend to neglect certain important things when those projects are in full swing.

Looking for fresh inspiration? Want to try some new creative things? This week, we give you 4 ideas that will help you expand what you do and how you do it.

When we start a new endeavor or start to take our career to the next stage, that will require some changes. These are 3 conversations that are helpful to have in the pivotal moments.

We can get wrapped up in so many things that distract us from finding and living out our creative purpose. This week, we talk about 4 simple things that help us continue on a fulfilling path in our creativity — whether we're just starting out or we've been doing this for years.

Creativity is a renewable resource. We don't run out. This week, we talk about how we can continue to cultivate our creative bank and ensure it's always replenished.

Pricing is tricky. Whether you're starting out or continuing to grow, it can be difficult to have confidence in the process. This week, we discuss a few things that might be helpful as you set and change what you charge for your art.

When you're getting started in your art journey, there are an unlimited number of directions to walk in. This week, we talk about 3 helpful things to do as you're getting started.

Working in creativity and art can separate us from getting our hands in the dirt. But there are lots of really helpful things we can learn from farmers… so that's what we're talking about this week. The things we can learn from a farmer that help us thrive creatively.

Sometimes we think that if we can just get bigger, some of our problems will just disappear. But usually the inverse is true. Our problems often grow with us. This week, we identify some of those common misperceptions. And we talk about how to start solving them today!

Our lives as artists can be up and down. It can be confusing to know whether we should press on or move onto something new. This week we talk about 5 of the most common moments when we face this choice. No matter where you are in your artistic endeavors, this episode will help you navigate some difficult decisions.

If you're trying to make your art your career, there are some important business things to think about. This week, we highlight 3 helpful tips to make your creativity your career.

This week, 3 perspectives that help us embrace patience, leading to a more peaceful creative life. It's easy to get wrapped up in our circumstances, “why haven't I…” “when will this happen…” But when we learn to embrace patience, we end up getting to where we're going. And we get to exist in peace along the way.

Sometimes, stacking our art on top of a full time job and lots of responsibilities can be difficult - especially when a romantic relationship is involved. This week, we talk about how we can have a great art career and a great romantic relationship.

After a while of doing and trying, things can start to get hard - including our posture toward our art. This week, we talk about some ways to deal with the hardships of being an artist.

As artists, perfectionism can be one of our biggest hurdles. When we try to be perfect, it limits the work we make and release and ultimately hurts our creative pursuits. So how do we overcome perfectionism? This week, we talk about an essential mindset that frees us from perfectionism and releases us to thrive as artists.

This week we explore confidence. It's not just thinking that you're the best. Pharrell Williams has a quote: cockiness is the belief that you're the best person in the room. confidence is knowing that you're better than you were yesterday. We use that as a foundation for this important conversation.

It's awesome to be great at something. But sometimes we think that's enough. Being talented is just the beginning. This week, we focus on some other things that can support our talent and help us go even further.

This week, we talk about “messaging.” Not in the propaganda kind of way. Rather, what are some questions we can ask in our creative process that draws out our authentic voice? Art that connects deeply to others begins in a deep place within us.

If you're looking for some reading material, check out these four books about creativity, sharing your art, time management, and handling obstacles.

It's easy for artists to focus on style, flair, and charm, instead of working on the craft. In this episode, Adam makes a case for going back to the basics of art.

This week, Adam talks about three important tools for every artist: a budget, a schedule, and a network.

This week we talk about some of the pivotal moments we've experienced and the lessons learned along the way.

This week we talk about some of the pivotal moments we've experienced and the lessons learned along the way.

It's easy to fall into attaching our value and worth to what we make. This ends up holding us back… and even if we can press through the fear and “succeed,” it's still not going to make us feel like we hope it will feel. This week, we talk about how to find the confidence to create — which starts with understanding and accepting our own value.

Of course we want people to know about our shows, exhibitions and events. Press is an essential element of that. This week, we talk about some proven methods of how to get the newspaper, bloggers, influencers and more to cover your art.

Some of what we do as artists is solo. But a big part of it involves other people. This week, we talk about 3 types of people it's great to have as part of your tribe as you build your creative career.

Maybe it's a weird analogy… but there are some lessons we can learn from the failed launch of CNN+. This week we talk about building and launching your next creative project and how to do it successfully.

There are lots of voices who have an opinion about HOW you should be an artist. But in the end, it comes down to what you want and need. This week, we talk about 3 common voices that might try and distract you… and how to make sure they don't.

Some practical advice on selling your art - whether it's original work or a commissioned piece. As artists, selling is one component of what we do. This week, we talk about some practical ways to get even better at it.

Our emotional lives play a pivotal role on our creativity. Our ability to create authentically… and our ability to create at all is connected to how we feel. This week, we talk about cultivating a healthy relationship to our emotions so that we can create with authenticity and regularity.

Do you ever feel like you don't have what it takes? Like you don't belong in the room? Like you don't deserve the gig? Struggling with worth and the belief that we belong can be a lifelong struggle for creative people. This week, we talk about some practical ways to change our thinking and start believing in our worth.

Making art can be emotionally difficult. One way of dealing with that is developing coping mechanisms that distance us from our work. But, in the end, living a full life isn't about detachment. This week, we talk about the value of moving toward greater health so that we can connect deeply.

Has your creative process gotten cluttered? This week we talk about 3 ways to refresh your mind and emotions so you can thrive creatively.