For Creativity's Sake

Today we are discussing how to THRIVE in your creative business with CJ Finley founder of Thrive On Life. CJ is an entrepreneur, business coach, drone pilot, skateboarder, youtuber, podcaster, you name it - and as an ex-corporate engineer he has incredible insight and perspective on how to communicate your worth, play the business game, and shift your perspective so you can live a happier and more successful life creating what you love and getting paid for it. Lucky to call this guy a friend and a business mentor and amped to be able to share just a small piece of the types of conversations I get to have with him. Get connected with him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cj.finley/ and check out his podcast if you want some more value https://open.spotify.com/show/4wC1XXAIary333lGYZ43CH 

If you are like me the thought of failing at something seems like the end of the world. If you fail you weren't meant for it, you aren't cut out for it, you should just stop and do something else because the world is telling you to look elsewhere. I sat down with Ian, a content creator who runs Say Something Productions, and spoke with him all about his journey and all the numerous times he's failed to get to where he's at now. We are always hard on ourselves, and some of us focus too much on the worst case scenario. Listen to this episode if you want to get a little boost of confidence on your artist journey. We all go through it, the important thing is that you get back up! Follow Ian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saysomethingproductions/ 

Are you worried about the competition? Are you so focused on others successes that you hurt your own growth? Kobe King, a creative visionary out of San Antonio taught me that having a good attitude, infectious positivity, and cheering on others is what can land you in the places you dreamt of being in. Despite coming from a city with little to zero creative collaboration and community Kobe and I talk about how he seeks to change that and why it's so important for your creative journey. Follow him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobekingvsl/  and on his website: https://vslstudiosnetwork.com/

Taking the leap from a 9-5 to being a Freelance Creative can be wonderfully rewarding and incredibly challenging. Hear a little bit about our experience in the freelance game and what it really takes to jump head first into your creative business! Charlotte talks a lot about her fears, imposter syndrome, what she has learned, and how to find a supportive community you can lean on when you start. Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlottefackrefilms/ and check her website: https://www.cmfvideo.com/   As always keep up to date with the podcast https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/ and with my own personal platform https://www.instagram.com/jasmine_q/ if you want more content!

We are SMASHING comfort zones in this episode and diving into the uncomfortable with creative entrepreneur Jake Allen. Are you a creative living in a fear of a ton of what-ifs? What if nobody likes this? What if I don't make enough money? What if I become homeless? What if I make something that sucks? These are questions we all ask ourselves any time we make any move in our career, creative pursuits, business endeavors, etc. But what if everything turns out better than you could imagine? Join us as we chat about all these topics in today's episode and follow Jake Allen on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jake_a11en/ and his blog Into The Uncomfortable: https://intotheuncomfortable.com/    

Hustle Culture is a pervasive narrative especially in the creative sphere. We often overwork ourselves in our pursuit for a life that we see glamorized all over social media. Our guest Matthew Gattozzi has recently implemented a different approach to his creative entrepreneurial journey: adequate time for resting, boundary setting, and reflection on what he actually wants out of his life. This episode is full of golden nuggets about how you can build a more sustainable life, protect your creativity, and find your focus so that you can ultimately feel less pressure and more fulfillment. Follow Matthew Gattozzi on IG: https://instagram.com/matthewgattozzi and his social media agency: https://instagram.com/gattozzicollective .

Today's guest is Keri Cronan - a digital and film photographer whose artist journey comes with a lot of triumphs, downfalls, burnout, growth, and everything in between as she navigated art school and life after graduation. We talk about Keri's reflections as she looked back at her artist growth, the importance of that reflection, and the need to not compare your path to others, especially when you only get a small glimpse at it. Follow her work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kericronan/ or check out her amazing photographic bodies of work at: https://www.kericronan.com/ . If you want to stay up to date on our episodes and guest or want to be a guest yourself, check us out https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/ !

Ever felt taken advantage of by a client? Don't know how to manage their expectations and get paid what you deserve? Do you find yourself unable to "justify" your services or prices when talking to a client? Standing up yourself as a creative is hard and knowing your worth can get muddy when you're not feeling confident. My man James Hauke, a Director and Cinematographer who runs a media business under the name Nevermore Visuals,  gives us a little insight on how he has been able to establish boundaries, manage his clients expectations, and get paid what he deserves when offering his artistic services. Follow my man on every social platform there is @nevermorevisuals (except for Twitter which is @nevermorevisual). His website: https://nevermorevisuals.com/ . Follow us on IG for more content! @forcreativityssake https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/ 

In this episode I sit down with Videographer and Photographer Jon Scotty to discuss how he has found success in his journey as creative entrepreneur in Austin TX. We talk a little bit about how he got started, why communication is the core of good business, and how we both have managed to tackle self doubt, imposter syndrome, and obstacles along the way of doing what we love for a living. Jon successfully runs multiple social media accounts, has an insane knack for copywriting, and has an extensive portfolio of food photography, car videos, and everything in between. Follow his restaurant work here: https://www.instagram.com/eatmymedia/ , his media company: https://www.instagram.com/figurativemedia/ , and his personal page: https://www.instagram.com/jonscotty_/ . He's got killer content on all of them! And of course follow us on https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/ !

Dope episode today with 20-year-old artist Andrew Gabra (otherwise known as H3X) who is a singer, songwriter, rapper and music engineer from Massachusetts. Today we are discussing our shared experiences dealing with ADHD and it's effect on our lives as creatives and how we view our work. We talk about his music journey, hyper-focusing, perfectionism, finishing what you start, being true to yourself and in true ADD fashion a bunch of other things in between. I think he's got a lot of great advice for ALL CREATORS so listen in! Listen to H3X here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1R5FnWpJah3L1kgwE9LvtF?si=fFFGoWxkQ9WCdWo6QFcmvw and give him a shout on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsh3x/ Follow this podcast on instagram and tell us what you wanna hear next! https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/

Today we are talking about working with LIMITATIONS. We often view lack of gear/tools/resources as an obstacle to our creativity when it is in fact the complete opposite. Restriction forces creativity, and in this episode we talk about why it's important to embrace restrictions as a part of your personal artist journey and how it will actually HELP YOU in your career. You don't need the latest gear to create something impactful and you don't need a ticket to Hawaii to tell your story. Stop making excuses and start embracing what making art is all about - THE STRUGGLE. Follow us on Instagram and tell us what you think of the episode: https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/ Take the challenge! Limit yourself and see what you can come up with!

Are you unhappy with your current situation? Traditional education leaving you suffocated? Wan't to quit your job? It's all about taking the RISK sometimes to put yourself on a more fulfilling path. On this episode I chat with my sister and Digital Artist Aleynna Quiñones who made a recent decision to withdraw from school and quit the chase for a degree. Find out what lead her to that decision and how she is handling the real world as an artist!  Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleynnanquinones/ and view her work on her website: https://aleynnaquinones.com/ If you are looking for digital art pieces, logos, graphics, etc. She is your girl! She made our podcast logo! Give us a shout on our instagram if you want to connect @forcreativityssake

Welcome back! In this episode Kara and I talk about her experiences working for The Today Show as a Photo Editor as well as how she finds the time to create for herself. She has a background in Fine Art Photography with a degree from Pratt Institute but she stresses that artists shouldn't be afraid to try new mediums and ways of creating. You can connect with her here on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karabirnbaum/ as well as view the bulk of her work on her website: http://www.karabphotography.com/ Give us a shout on instagram and let us know what you think of the episode! https://www.instagram.com/forcreativityssake/

In this episode Jasmine sits down with Neil Shelley, a filmmaker and film instructor at The University of Maine, to talk about the effects social media has had on the way artists produce and view their work. We also talk about how embracing the struggle while creating art is something not many people force themselves to do, as well as the uses of the term filmmaker and photographer vs content creator. If you'd like to connect with Neil you can find him on Instagram: @nshelle87 as well as view the bulk of his work through his website: nstillmedia.com  If you'd like to connect with us or be a guest on the podcast send us a message on Instagram @forcreativityssake!

Welcome to For Creativity's Sake! A podcast geared towards helping the creative community make better art, make better money, and share helpful experiences with each other. In this episode we give you a little rundown of why this podcast was started. Follow us on instagram @forcreativityssake. DM us your episode ideas or contact us if you want to be a guest!