Podcasts about Creative

In this episode, Alora interviews Jesse from Ink Pot Creative to discuss the intricacies of SEO and blogging for wedding photographers. Jesse provides invaluable tips on keyword research, crafting compelling blog content, and leveraging venue-specific posts to attract ideal clients. The conversation also explores common misconceptions about SEO, the balance between visuals and text in blog posts, and the importance of creating long-term, impactful content. Whether you're new to blogging or looking to refine your strategy, this episode offers actionable insights to improve your online presence.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:21 Rapid Fire Questions01:23 Favorite Business Book and Travel Dreams03:33 Non-Negotiable Life and Business Rules05:44 Dealing with Stress and Client Feedback07:59 The Journey of Ink Pot Creative12:08 The Power of Blogging for Business12:45 Common Misconceptions About Blogging17:35 The Importance of Keywords in Blogging17:56 Weak vs. Strong Keywords for Photographers18:33 Choosing the Right Venue for Your Wedding19:23 Balancing Personal Stories with SEO20:41 The Importance of Venue-Focused Content22:20 SEO Strategies for Photographers23:23 Getting Started with SEO and Blogging26:30 Effective Blogging Techniques33:52 Final Tips and Encouragement --

In this episode, Nick sits down with longtime friend and fellow brand designer Chris Porter to talk about giving back to the creative community, from mentoring young designers and supporting student programs to helping with grants and industry advocacy.We're diving into how you can show up, share your experience, and create real impact without needing a big platform or a fancy title. If you've ever wondered how to leave a legacy that goes beyond your portfolio… this one's for you.We also touch on Adobe's new Creative Career Center and why tools like this are game-changers for the next generation of creatives.https://www.behance.net/resources?tracking_source=nav20https://www.babygrand.co/

The big catch with a creative business is that the more successful you get, the more your creative endeavour can feel like a chore instead of a passion. But what if there was one thing you could do to ensure the passion stays? Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Attica has been featured several times in the The World's 50 Best Restaurants and has been named the Best Restaurant in Australia. He is also the author of bestseller Uses for Obsession, a memoir about Ben’s experiences in hospitality. With all of this success and all these projects, Ben has definitely found more demands on his time, and yet he still manages to keep that joy and passion with his creative work. Ben shares:

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy—but your mindset? In this episode, I sit down with wedding photographer and educator Juliana Tomlinson, who shares how shifting her mindset transformed her business. Juliana opens up about her journey from playing small to embracing her role as a professional, and how that […] The post 204: From Playing Small to Showing Up: The Mindset Shift Every Creative Needs with Juliana Tomlinson appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.

In this conversation, Stephen Martin discusses the emotional challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, emphasizing the feelings of grief and loss associated with this experience. He challenges the common perception of creativity, arguing that it can manifest in various forms, including problem-solving and emotional support. Martin encourages listeners to redefine their understanding of creativity and to seek validation from others. He also shares his personal journey of launching a supplement brand aimed at addressing sleep issues commonly faced by dyslexics, inviting listeners to join him on this new venture.TakeawaysWhen diagnosed later in life, it can feel like your whole life story just got rewritten.Creativity doesn't always look loud; it can be quiet problem solving.Dyslexics may have their creativity buried under years of negative feedback.Innovation is about pulling multiple ideas together in new ways.Everyone has different levels of creativity and unique expressions.Confidence can be impacted by past experiences and feedback from others.Dyslexia is just part of our operating system, not a defining trait.Seeking external validation can help rediscover lost creativity.Creativity can come in many formats, not just traditional art forms.Launching a supplement brand to address common dyslexic challenges is an exciting new journey.Keywordsdyslexia, creativity, late diagnosis, emotional impact, problem solving, unique expressions, innovation, personal journey, supplement brand, mental health, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.If you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexiaFollow the RightSiders Supplement Journeyrightsiders.org/wait-list

A lighthouse on the gloomy shores of 1921 is where we take you in this episode, as we meet AWC alumna and author Camille Booker and her gothic historical mystery, The Woman in the Waves. Camille shares her inspirations and experience writing the book and the AWC course that helped her weave the stories together in this specific world. 00:00 Welcome04:25 Writing tip: Pacemaker Planner app05:44 WIN!: My Name is Emelia Del Valle by Isabel Allende09:31 Word of the week: ‘Loquacious’10:56 The world of words: Story vs Storey12:09 Writer in residence: Camille Booker14:12 Camille’s inspirations for The Woman in the Waves15:30 Choosing the timeframe19:55 Techniques Camille used to create the mood22:00 Populating the world of the novel23:20 The mechanics of writing – software and notes24:40 Inspired by Kate Forsyth’s ‘History, Mystery and Magic’ course25:57 Creative writing advice27:44 Camille’s publishing journey her novel30:34 On being a manuscript reader and judge32:14 Promoting the book34:55 Historical fiction writing tips37:00 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mass Layoff กำลังเกิดขึ้นจริงหรือ? - “ไม่ไหวก็ลาออก” เพื่อหาทางใหม่ กับ “กอดงานประจำไว้ให้แน่น” เลือกทางไหน - ความมั่นคงแบบเดิม กำลังถูกท้าทาย สิ้นเดือนของพนักงานคือเงินเข้า แต่เจ้าของคือเงินออก - เลย์ออฟไม่ใช่เพราะธุรกิจแย่เสมอไป หลายองค์กรระดับโลกกำลัง “คัดตัว” เพื่อเติบโต ไม่ใช่แค่ “ลดคน” เพื่อเอาตัวรอด

Was Kreativität wirklich bedeutet. Ein inspirierendes Buch ohne Bilder.

In this episode, Jamie and Kurt dive deep into a lively discussion about the utilization of AI in editing their podcast episodes and the creative possibilities it holds. They reminisce about their seven-year journey, accumulating over 181 hours of conversations. The focus shifts to an intriguing debate on shipping containers as adaptive spaces for libraries, public restrooms, and third places. They explore the potential for these temporary structures to serve communities in innovative ways. The episode wraps up with thoughts on how such creative solutions can foster community engagement and provide essential public amenities. Additionally, they touch on upcoming events and plans for a podcast meetup in Boston.00:00 Introduction and Episode Theme00:41 AI and Creative Editing02:10 Podcasting Journey and Reflections04:48 Coffee Talk and Recommendations09:47 Upcoming Events and Plans15:14 Sketch Discussion18:01 Exploring Architectural Inspirations18:38 Design as Activism: Quick Deployable Strategies19:56 The Concept of Third Spaces21:02 Revisiting Old Projects: Shipping Containers22:37 Innovative Uses for Shipping Containers25:56 Student Projects and Neoliberalism34:21 Pop-Up Retail and Community Spaces36:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future IdeasSend Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

Final day of the Master of Counselling intensive and what a beautiful way to close. Today we explored creative therapies: using art in all its forms to support clients in expressing, processing, and healing.In a week or two, I'll be recording a follow-up episode to this series a reflection on what's really landed and how I'm integrating it all into my practice and life.Todays main insights:- Creative approaches like art therapy offer a gentle, powerful way into emotion and inner exploration, especially for clients who are non-verbal, stuck, or struggling to express their stories. - The interpretation always belongs to the client (and only if they want to share). The therapist's role is simply to witness, hold space, and explore if invited.Main Takeaways From the Whole Course:- Soften, and go slow. Listen, and let go.Poem:the thoughts left behindconfined my mind to a moment in time i am scared but ready to unwind i am no longer past definedbut informed and perhaps refined okay to breathe and wait until we both feel safe to confide until then i invite you to walk with me hand in hand listening to the waves and dancing with the tideCurious to go deeper?Click here to find out more about my 1:1 coaching & counselling sessions.

Grant Sabatier never worked in retail, never worked in a bookstore, and had no idea what he was doing when he opened Clintonville Books in Columbus, Ohio. But that's exactly the point. The experiment required 1,200 hours of solo work — measuring spaces, moving 40,000 books, and navigating city regulations. But it taught him something crucial: even experienced entrepreneurs face steep learning curves when they try something new. The serial entrepreneur and author of "Inner Entrepreneur" joins us to share his unconventional journey from online businesses to brick-and-mortar retail. He also explains why he believes everyone will become an entrepreneur within the next decade — whether they want to or not. We dive deep into Sabatier's framework for the four stages of entrepreneurship. The first stage is experimental — you're figuring out how entrepreneurship feels and testing ideas with minimal risk. Most people skip the crucial research phase and invest too much money too quickly. The second stage focuses on building sustainable systems as a solopreneur. Thanks to AI and modern tools, Sabatier launched a new website in 10 minutes recently — something that would have taken two weeks just five years ago. Stage three involves intentional growth. Sabatier warns against the common trap of scaling rapidly without considering how you want entrepreneurship to fit into your life. The final stage is empire entrepreneurship — using cash flow from successful businesses to acquire other companies rather than investing in traditional assets like stocks or real estate. Throughout our conversation, we explore the most common reasons businesses fail, how to avoid fragmented attention, and why Sabatier believes your story is your competitive advantage in an AI-driven world. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Grant opens bookstore with zero retail experience (03:45) Four stages of entrepreneurship framework (05:20) Creative lease negotiation and getting the space (08:30) Why entrepreneurs invest too much money too early (10:45) Stage two solopreneur and building systems (13:20) Stage three growth and avoiding scaling traps (17:15) Three main reasons businesses die (21:45) Stage four empire building and holding companies (28:30) Four types of holding company structures (32:15) Managing multiple businesses without losing focus (48:20) Why everyone should try entrepreneurship (59:30) Three business types products services productized services (01:04:45) Sell to people with money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit creativeonpurpose.substack.comMake Decisions Better: The Decision TriangleFeeling stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by too many choices? In this episode, we explore The Decision Triangle—a simple but profound framework to help you make decisions with clarity, integrity, and intention.Rooted in ancient Stoic wisdom, modern therapeutic practice, and real-world field testing by solopreneurs, this three-question tool helps you slow down just enough to see clearly, act deliberately, and move forward with purpose.This isn't about hacking outcomes—it's about becoming the kind of person who makes decisions better.Whether you're building a business, navigating a relationship, or just tired of winging it, you'll walk away with a new way to:* Cultivate calm and confidence amid uncertainty* Reclaim ownership of your choices and your story* Align action with identity, values, and what truly matters

Can intentional psychedelic use contribute to personal growth, creative insight, and professional transformation? What conditions does one need to live a truly profound existence? In this conversation, Paul F. Austin joins us to discuss his take on microdosing psychedelics and how this plays into the story of humanity's present-future evolution… Paul is an entrepreneur, author, and coach who sees psychedelic use as a skill – one cultivated through clear intention, supportive mentorship, and courageous exploration. He has guided countless psychedelic experiences through his work as the founder of Third Wave and consistently integrates psychedelics with professional development at the Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Hit play to learn about: How Paul's experiences with altered states of consciousness shaped his personal and professional path.  The ways in which psychedelic use has become destigmatized.  The value of exploration and experimentation.  The two most common reasons why people come into contact with microdosing.  You can follow along with Paul on Instagram @paulaustin3w and by visiting his personal website!

Get a FREE Posing eBook from The Portrait System here: https://the-portrait-system.lpages.co/podcast-pose-funnel/Today, on The Portrait System Podcast, we are re-releasing out interview with Kansas-based senior photographer Rebecca Shepard. Rebecca has managed to reach a $3k+ average even though her business is in a small town. Listen in as Rebecca shares the secrets to her business and explains how she used marketing and Tik Tok to attract clients.PODCAST LISTENER SPECIAL!! If you want to get started with the Portrait System, get a special discount using code “POD7” to get one month access for just $7 here https://theportraitsystem.com/pricing/IG https://www.instagram.com/theportraitsystem/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/theportraitsystemSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We start off with a destination in mind, and we start thinking of our route, our game plan and how we're going to get there. That in and of itself is challenge enough - but what about the unpredictable things that throw us off course along the way?Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Are you looking for simple yet powerful ways to integrate Reiki into your daily life? Reiki goes beyond healing sessions, it can transform your everyday moments! In this insightful episode, Robyn Benelli shares traditional Reiki practices, introduce creative techniques like Reiki-infused meals, digital detox, and traffic meditations, and demonstrate how the Reiki Ideals can deeply enrich your daily routine. Discover easy methods to maintain emotional balance, clarity, and spiritual connection every day. Be sure to watch the next video Reiki Journey. Join our community, enhance your life, and make every day sacred with Reiki! Subscribe for ongoing Reiki inspiration and guidance! You can also enjoy a meditation titled: "Daily Reiki Made Easy: Guided Journey to Discover Everyday Techniques That Work" ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn 
Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/
FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ 
Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/  (available on all major platforms too)
Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/ Colleen Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficialempo Robyn Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenellireiki
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynbenellireiki **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

This week our main story is all about a galaxy far far away. Dave Filoni's promotion and what does it mean for the future of Star Wars and Lucasfilm's leadership? In the news Marvel shakes up its release calendar as Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars are delayed. Will Penguin might be one and done. Jason Voorhees returns… but is it horror or hype and why? All that and more this week on The House of Gozer Podcast. Become a Patreon for exclusives and more @ patreon.com/houseofgozer Join us on Discord https://discord.com/channels/964881367366250566/964881368045740064 Follow the gang on Twitter @HOG_PODCAST Join the House of Gozer on Fan Community on Facebook @facebook.com/houseofgozer and houseofgozer.com  

In “Bakit Australia” series, a Filipino migrant in Darwin, Neil Arriola shared his Australian migrant journey and how he balances full-time work and a number of side gigs. - Sa seryeng Bakit Australia, nakapanayam ng SBS Filipino ang Pinoy sa Darwin, NT na si Neil Arriola na ibinahagi ang pag-migrate sa Australia.

In this week's episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by Nova Ren Suma!Nova Ren Suma is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Walls Around Us and A Room Away from the Wolves, which were both finalists for the Edgar Award. She also wrote Imaginary Girls and 17 & Gone and co-edited the story & craft anthology Foreshadow: Stories to Celebrate the Magic of Reading and Writing YA. She has an MFA in fiction from Columbia University and has taught creative writing at the University of Pennsylvania and Vermont College of Fine Arts. Originally from the Hudson Valley, she spent most of her adult life in New York City, and now lives in Philadelphia. Her new novel Wake the Wild Creatures is out now from Little, Brown.Check out her website: novaren.comBuy her latest book here: https://bookshop.org/a/19191/9781616206727Follow her on IG here: www.instagram.com/novarenSupport the show

Jessica speaks with journalist, activist, and author, Anne Christine D'Adesky about what Project 2025 is and what we can do about it. Learn more about D'Adesky's work and get involved: ⁠⁠www.resistingproject2025.org⁠ and ⁠https://www.annechristinedadesky.com/journalism Substack on Project 2025 progress: ⁠https://open.substack.com/pub/resistingproject2025/p/how-far-along-are-we-with-project?r=48guo&utm_medium=ios Timestamps: 0:02:30 - Where are we today with Project 2025 0:15:51 - Project Esther and the complicity of Democrats 0:24:05 - Community mobilization and how we can fight back 0:35:15 - How/why to have hope 0:48:34 - Organizations to help you take action 0:55:19 - Creative resistance 1:01:50 - Anne-Cristine's background + experience in Haiti 1:04:31 - Get free training 1:05:52 - Joy as resistance 1:08:06 - Astrology notes + closing CLICK ON THESE RESOURCES:: https://resistingproject2025.org/ ✨ https://www.riseandresist.org/ ✨ https://www.artivistnetwork.org/workshops ✨ https://youtu.be/CvQhTbCY4xc?si=jQxDJbaQcRV3HF8n ✨ https://www.democracy2025.org/https://www.civilservicestrong.org/ https://aflcio.org/https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/https://indivisible.org/ ✨ https://www.fiftyfifty.one/ ✨ https://wagingnonviolence.org/https://beautifultrouble.org/ ✨ https://resistingproject2025.substack.com/p/stop-waiting-for-martial-law-and ✨ https://www.silencedogoodboston.com/ ✨ https://www.mobilize.us/pramilaforcongress/event/775585/

Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. ---Do you feel like the competition is so steep you don't have a chance? Do you ever look around online and think “why should I even bother? I am not even close to this level of talent!” If so, this episode is for you. Stop trying to be super and tap into your true edge: your secret creative powers! Let's talk about how to find them! SHOW NOTES: Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the guys dive into their personal experience with the Monroe Institute's Creation Station, an immersive program designed to help participants tap into the wellspring of unlimited creative intelligence. From deep meditative states to mind-expanding exercises, they explore what it means to connect with the source of all creativity.

Learning to swallow pills can be a major milestone—and a big challenge—for many kids. In this episode, certified child life specialist Adina Levitan joins host Katie Taylor to break down the myths, fears, and best practices behind teaching children how to confidently swallow pills. From her clinical expertise to creative solutions like affirmations, games, and candy "pill" practice, Adina walks us through her unique approach to supporting kids and parents through this skill-building process. Whether you're a caregiver, clinician, or a parent trying to help your child at home, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical steps you can start today. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why pill swallowing is a learned skill that takes time and practice ✅ Tools and strategies to make learning fun and pressure-free ✅ How to create a pill-swallowing kit and step-by-step plan ✅ Creative tricks like affirmations, bingo, and candy practice ✅ Why early, low-stress practice is key—and how to know when to ask for more help   Timestamps & Key Topics [00:00] – Meet Adina, CCLS Child life journey and hospital experience in surgery and oncology [06:00] – The First Pill Swallowing Consult How a simple Facebook post launched a new resource [08:00] – Why It's Not a One-and-Done Skill Building confidence over weeks, not minutes [09:00] – The Candy Ladder Using sprinkles, Nerds, and Tic Tacs as practice tools [11:00] – The Birth of a Resource How Adina's workbook was created for families and clinicians [12:00] – Unrealistic Hospital Expectations Why pill swallowing consults need more time and less pressure [14:00] – Every Kid Is Different There's no one-size-fits-all technique—just trial, error, and support [15:00] – Ideal Ages and Proactive Practice Why second grade and up is a great place to start [16:00] – What's in the Pill Swallowing Workbook? Affirmations, tools, weekly trackers, tips & tricks, and more [20:00] – Setting Up for Success When to practice, how long, and how to keep stress low [22:00] – Suggested 6–7 Week Practice Plan Why taking your time is key to success [23:00] – Incentives & Bingo Making pill practice feel like play [24:00] – How to Get the Resource Details on accessing the workbook for families Resources & Links

Lindsay Gould is the burning bright force behind and owner of Candle Bar 111 in Santa Barbara, CA and she's the definition of creative. This episode is another adventure outside the studio as we met up face-to-face and over coffee to talk the plusses and minuses of following our dreams, living the business owner life, and embracing failure as anything but failing. We had the pleasure of taking a class with her and building our own candles from scratch - Gooooooo, Science! - and there's even a guest star appearance from the train that goes right through town. If you've been thinking about trying something new with your own amazing idea, let this conversation be the one to light your fire. _______________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson chats with Andy from Nottingham, UK. Andy shares his journey from being a professional cricketer to a publishing director and creative agency owner. He talks in detail about the magic of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, highlighting their influence on his family and the authenticity of their music. They also delve into Andy's efforts in creating a new Springsteen-themed magazine amidst the digital age. Listen as they discuss multiple facets of Springsteen's brilliance, including memorable concerts, favorite albums, and the connection fans share over his music. Socials - @affordino on instagram and www.pitch-mag.co.uk to buy the magazine or editor@pitch-mag.co.uk for more. 00:00 Introduction and Patreon Shoutouts 01:50 Welcoming the Guest: Andy from the UK 02:30 Andy's Background: From Sports to Music 03:38 Creating a Springsteen Magazine 04:35 Growing Up with Music and Sports 13:15 Discovering Bruce Springsteen 16:32 The Springsteen Concert Experience 24:42 Publishing and Creative Ventures 33:27 The Shared Story of Bruce Springsteen 33:44 Family Bonding Over Springsteen 34:50 The Songwriting Process 36:42 Springsteen vs. Dylan 38:16 The Unique Springsteen Fan Experience 43:39 The E Street Band's Legacy 46:57 The Magic of Live Performances 52:36 The Mary Question 57:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do if you hit a wall in your career and realized you were living a life that didn't feel like yours? In this episode, Max sits down with Allison, a former private investigator turned therapist and coach, who shares how she rebuilt her life from burnout to purpose. From her early battles with anxiety and panic attacks in high school to working with men in solitary confinement at Rikers Island, Allison opens up about her path to healing and helping others. She discusses what real self-care entails, why pivoting isn't a failure, and how to safeguard your peace when helping others navigate their darkest moments. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need a reminder that it's okay to start over, this one's for you.   Connect with Allison: Web: anotefromyourtherapist.com IG: @anotefromyourtherapist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-guilbault-17730065/   Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:29) Allison's intro and career journey from PI to therapist (3:13) The high school panic attack that started it all (5:48) Burnout, breakdown, and the bold mid-life pivot (10:21) Managing trauma work and burnout with real self-care (15:17) Choosing sobriety and building a new social life (20:39) Parenthood, private practice, and life pivots (32:52) Creative passions, writing a book, and podcasting (35:41) What “fearless” and “happiness” really mean to Allison (41:57) One powerful piece of advice: give yourself a break (43:02) Outro

Today I'm sharing an adage I adore, and three ways it can help us. I hope this episode finds you when you most need it!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

What if your second act could be even more meaningful than your first? Vasu Tolia is an extraordinary woman whose heart-led career path took her from medicine to art. She is a retired pediatrician who followed a quiet nudge that turned into a bold second act. After decades of caring for others through medicine, she channels that same compassion and creativity into her artwork. Her vibrant, socially conscious pieces are designed to inspire and heal—to bring beauty, reflection, and emotional comfort into the world. What I love most about our conversation is how honest and encouraging Vasu is about what it means to start over. We talked about fear, perfectionism, and the courage it takes to trust your inner voice. She reminded me (and hopefully you!) that creativity can be a powerful tool for healing—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Vasu shared how her work now lives in hospitals and educational spaces, offering peace in stressful places. We also explored how her medical background gave her transferable skills—empathy, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving—that show up in her art daily. If you're ready for a more creative path or simply curious about the connection of creativity + well-being, this episode is for you. Vasu's story is a beautiful reminder that the most fulfilling paths are the ones led by the heart.

– “I'll take care of this, Honey.” Eleanor and I dragged our stocky, dark, wooden desk chairs up to our door to peer over the open transom at the long hall. Robin majored in English at The College of William and Mary. In “those days,” creative writing was absent from the heady curriculum, although Robin wrote poetry which was published in several lit magazines. After college, she taught high school English in Fairfax, Virginia. Creative writing was included in Robin's classrooms. Robin has written two memoirs, both published by Pisgah Press, multiple short stories and essays, and, of course, poetry. A third book, a collection of all genres of Robin's writing, is nearing completion. Robin and her husband live in Asheville, NC. www.robingaiser.com

We got busy but we're here again for our bonus “weekly” podcast within the Our Futbol universe called Our Futbol, Our Friends where Amelia Lopez tries to get more people to let her play on their fictional or real co-ed teams by letting them talk about themselves.Amelia returns to the pod with our favorite Miami native Lizzy Becherano of ESPN fame to talk what it's like to work for such a big company, Mickey Mouse, being a short journalist, being Mexican in the United States and more.Follow Amelia ⁠@aztecaameliaaa⁠Follow Lizzy Becherano on ⁠Bluesky⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠Follow Our Futbol on ⁠Bluesky ⁠and ⁠Instagram⁠

For AAPI month, the More Than Graphics Podcast recently interviewed a close friend of our own podcast team and this sister convo gets ALL the way real sharing Asian American thoughts and experiences

Daniel Lupu is the Senior Marketing Manager at Skyscanner, a search engine for deals on flights, hotels, and car rentals serving 110 million users monthly. In this episode, Daniel shares lessons and results from the tests he's run. He discusses his team's approach to navigating SKAN, the creative strategies they've implemented, and his observations of the relationship between paid and organic search ads on Apple.  Questions Daniel answered in this episode:What is Skyscanner, and what do you do for them?How did your background shape your growth at Skyscanner?What prompted your move into the app marketing space?Can you walk us through your app growth strategy?How do you evaluate success in UA campaigns? What are you optimizing for?What are some tips for getting the best flight?What's been your approach to navigating SKAN and ATT on iOS? Have you made any creative or strategic shifts to improve performance there?How do paid and organic search on Apple Search Ads influence each other?How do you manage budget allocation and campaign planning for peak travel times?What recommendations do you have for visiting London?Timestamp:0:54 Intro to Skyscanner and Daniel's role1:27 Daniel's background4:41 Driving user acquisition in the travel industry8:05 How to find flight deals9:35 Data points beyond SKAN12:23 Insights from their ASA test on paid and organic13:55 Creative testing17:16 Adjusting for seasonality18:20 Lessons learned and solid advice20:50 What to do in LondonQuotes:(18:20-18:41) “I have learned not to make assumptions based on previous learnings. Just because something worked in a certain manner at some point in the past, it doesn't mean that we'll see similar behavior from that particular audience or from that particular campaign the next time we run it.”(19:00-19:30) “Don't try to have the perfect measurement framework. If you think about it, tracking was different back in the day; now it has a lot of challenges, and I don't think that's going to improve anytime soon. So if you want to scale, you have to have some solid, valid assumptions and go ahead without having full visibility of your performance.”  Mentioned in this episode:Daniel Lupu's LinkedInSkyscanner's app

In this episode of Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Sarah Wrightsman sit down with artist Becca Lane of One Lane Studios! Becca is an acrylic painter who creates portraits of animals combining hyperrealism with a colorful and playful contemporary vibe! Becca's work features silly and sweet oddball creatures like racoons, possums, spiders, and more.Becca recently won the THRIVE Arts and Culture Business Competition from the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC), so we'll chat about that and everything that comes with running a small art business. In this episode, we'll discuss Becca's unique journey to art school, her love of animals, puzzles, and more, and how Becca has cultivated the community she loves online!Find One Lane Studios on the web at www.OneLaneStudios.com and across the big social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Bluesky) by searching @OneLaneStudios or you can visit www.OneLaneStudios.com/links! Listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Discord.If you love listening, consider making a donation to Creative Guts! Our budget is tiny, so donations of any size make a big difference. Learn more about us and make a tax deductible donation at www.CreativeGutsPodcast.com. Thank you to our friends at Art Up Front Street Studios and Gallery in Exeter, NH and the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, NH for their support of the show!

In this episode, Ben breaks down the science-backed, day-by-day timeline of what happens to your body when you walk just 30 minutes a day. Learn how this simple habit can lower blood sugar, shrink belly fat, improve digestion, boost mood, enhance insulin sensitivity, and even reduce your risk of death by up to 50%.

On today's episode I am speaking with Jordan Harper, Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and founder of Barefaced, to break down what actually works when it comes to preventative anti-aging. Jordan shares her expert take on the truth behind in-office skin tightening treatments, the must-have "Core 4" products for your 20s, and how to effectively manage melasma. We also dive into the rising buzz around peptides—both topical and injectable—and why gut health and lifestyle choices matter more than you think for glowing skin. Whether you're skincare-savvy or just getting started, this episode is packed with no-fluff advice to help you invest in your long-term skin and health. Enjoy!To connect with Jordan on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Jordan on Tiktok, click HERE.To check out Barefaced, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Instagram, click HERE.To connect with Siff on Tiktok, click HERE.To learn more about Arrae, click HERE. To check out Siff's LTK, click HERE.To check out Siff's Amazon StoreFront, click HERE. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.And just as a reminder, their iconic Cookware Set comes with the Sauté Pan, Fry Pan, Dutch Oven and Sauce Pan. PLus lids for all of them, a canvas lid holder and magnetic pan rack for storage! It's the ultimate kitchen set-up and will save you money versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit Carawayhome.com/DREAMBIGGER you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase. This deal is exclusive for our listeners, so visit Carawayhome.com/DREAMBIGGER or use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout. Caraway. Non-Toxic cookware made modern.Save 15% off my favorite Red Light Face Mask from BON CHARGE by using code DREAMBIGGER at www.boncharge.comFor 15% off your first purchase visit linnebotanicals.com. Use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout. Offer cannot be combined.Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/dreambigger.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?What tactics might we use to become more efficient? How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box O' Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

We're back and warming up for the official return of Making It with Chris G this Thursday with a brand new format: the Coffee Chat Q&A ☕️

In today's episode, Tim sits down with Oscar Keyes and Erika Ogier to explore how educators can effectively bring digital art and creative technology into their classrooms. Erika, an elementary art teacher, and Oscar, a multimedia librarian and art education faculty member, share their collaborative journey in developing a curated list of tech tools tailored to the realities of K–12 education—tools that are free, user-friendly, web-based, and login-optional. They discuss the myth of the “digital native,” emphasize the importance of foundational tech skills, and highlight how digital art can foster creativity and digital literacy across age levels. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community See Erika's website and find more information Check out the Piskel app Explore Kleki

5 - Curious how AI is reshaping marketing?In this episode, we discuss how to use AI for smarter customer insights to faster, sharper copywriting.Whether you're just getting started or already testing AI, you'll walk away with clear, actionable ideas you can try today. Watch a full episode here! About Today's GuestRobbie Fitzwater is the founder of MKTG Rhythm, an email marketing agency focusing on retention. He prides himself on teaching his clients to be better email marketers themselves. MKTG Rhythm aims to help clients build out and optimize their email ecosystem. He's been making waves in the digital marketing world since 2008. He also teaches digital marketing and social media strategy as part of the Clemson MBA program as a side gig.You'll Learn About…How to use AI in marketing effectivelyWhich AI tools are best for different tasksPrompts that actually work (and save you time)Creative ways to use AI for customer researchUsing AI as a thought partner for proposals, campaigns, and important emailsHow AI in marketing automation boosts performanceWays AI can help check your emails for tone and typosResources Mentioned in This EpisodeWIN a FREE Email Design Transformation for Your Brand: https://flowium.com/giveaway Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review and we will send you a Flowium gift.

Is your creativity losing the battle against life's demands? In this episode, I talk about the uncomfortable truth about why consistency, not talent or inspiration, is the real secret to showing up. I'll break down practical time-blocking strategies that protect your creative sessions, techniques that build resilience, and studio habits that generate consistent flow.  If you want to maintain your creative practice, consistency is the way to do it.  Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_ Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com Resources mentioned: Learn more about the Honest Art Society: https://www.jodiekingart.com/has  Join my email list here:https://www.jodiekingart.com/jointhelist  Episode 110: Benny Bing Talks Artistic Process, Representation, and Finding His Voice in the Art World: https://jodieking.com/episode-110-benny-bing-talks-artistic-process-representation-and-finding-his-voice-in-the-art-world/  Check out my Mini-Course: An Artist's Guide to Instagram: https://www.jodiekingart.com/offers/9xFEJ2E3/checkout  Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima: https://amzn.to/438JrsB  Interested in my mentorship program, Studio Elite? Apply here!: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Painter's drop cloth: https://amzn.to/43rAkC2  Palo Santo: https://amzn.to/3SOz0UU  Listen to my guided meditation here: https://www.jodiekingart.com/guided-meditation  Screws and anchors: https://amzn.to/3H12mgt   Painter's easel: https://amzn.to/4kxWEkE  4mil roll of plastic to mix paint on: https://amzn.to/4kuo8aG  Have a question for Jodie? Ask it here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6  How are you liking the Honest Art Podcast? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and let us know!     Watch this full episode on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC64Vn6NF5BfiwLNTSb_VnDA  For a full list of show notes and links, check out my blog: www.jodieking.com/podcast    

If you ever feel like everything you do needs a tangible outcome, or you find it hard to make time for yourself, this one's for you!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

I was hungry for language. And stories. And how to tell our stories. That's what this book gave me. But let's not make a Bible out of it.Today we meet Kris Kleindienst and we're talking about the queer book that saved her life: Diving Into The Wreck by Adrienne Rich.Kris is a 72-year old queer lesbian writer, bookseller, and activist. She owns Left Bank Books, a 56-year old progressive bookstore in St. Louis, Missouri. Kris edited a collection of activist essays titled This Is What Lesbian Looks Like: Dyke Activists Take on The 21st Century, published by Firebrand Press and winner of a Lambda Literary Award. She was a gold medal winning and 4-time participant in The Gay Games (also the co-founder of Team St. Louis). She has won multiple awards locally, regionally and nationally for my work with Left Bank Books. She is at work on a memoir about growing up in the 50s-60s with a Lesbian mother. Fun fact: She once got high with Armistead Maupin.Diving into the Wreck: Poems 1971–1972 was Adrienne Rich's seventh book of poetry, an anthology of poems described as provocative and which co-won the 1974 National Book Award for Poetry with Allen Ginsberg's The Fall of America. Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) was an award-winning poet and essayist.Special Limited SeriesThis episode is part of a special limited series of episodes featuring only guests who are owners or staff at LGBTQ bookstores. Airing April-June 2025, these episodes will feature six bookstores across the United States and United Kingdom.Today's guest owns Left Bank Books. Opened in 1969 by a group of graduate students at Washington University who wanted to create a place where one could find all kinds of literature, Left Bank Books is the oldest and largest independently-owned full-line bookstore in St. Louis, Missouri. Open seven days a week, Left Bank Books offers a full-line of new and used books, gifts, cards, toys and services. Learn more and get shopping: left-bank.comConnect with Kriswebsite: left-bank.comfacebook: facebook.com/kleindienstBecome an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy these books, then borrow them! Link: https://libbyapp.com/library/quatrefoil/curated-1404336/page-1Join us in helping Lambda Literary raise $20k for The Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices to ensure all writers can attend. Donate here: http://bit.ly/3RjW51aSupport the show

What if your sensitivity was actually your superpower? In this episode of Playful Spirituality, Cara welcomes Natalie Neckyfarow—actor, producer, and embodiment coach—for an insightful conversation about the intuitive gifts we all carry and how tuning into them can shift everything.Natalie shares her path from the high-energy world of performance to the grounded practices of embodiment and energy work.  Through personal stories of navigating chronic health issues, discovering her clairsentience, and learning to set energetic boundaries, she offers a candid look at what it means to reclaim your inner wisdom—even in the most chaotic of times.From pandemic pivots to life-altering choices, including divorce and creative reinvention, Natalie reveals how spiritual tools helped her transform both her inner and outer worlds. Natalie is a graduate of Master Your Magic Intuitive Development School, and she shares how her study of learning energy work and uncovering her gifts with Cara impacted her life in every way.  This is especially true of her work, which has evolved to create something the industry has never seen.  Her unique program, The Embodied Actor, was designed to help artists manage emotional currents and stay rooted in themselves while stepping into character.Whether you're highly sensitive, intuitive, or simply curious, this episode is an invitation to trust your inner knowing and discover what becomes possible when you do.____Natalie Neckyfarow is an Embodiment Coach who helps actors heal their own shit so they can finally manifest the roles they actually want. Also an Actress, Writer, and Producer, Natalie discovered Embodiment work when she was feeling stuck in her life as an artist. Her Life Coach and Energy Work journey was the catalyst for healing life-long patterns of overwork and overwhelm, old beliefs around lack and unworthiness, her autoimmune condition, and stepping into a new level of success in her career. In 2024 alone, she raised over $10K for her short film "The Spark" , now in post-production, was awarded a Seed & Spark Patron's Circle grant from Jason Reitman, attracted new representation, and moved to Los Angeles. The founder of The Embodied Actor, Neckyfarow has been featured in Backstage and on podcasts like Film Broads, See? and Millennials are Ruining the World. She has helped clients through her signature Embodiment Method manifest some incredible opportunities, including more auditions, callbacks and bookings, raising money for and producing their own work, and embodying deep trust in themselves and the universe.Links:Instagram: @natalieneckyfarow @thesparkshortWebsite: www.theembodiedactor.com // Acting:  www.natalieneckyfarow.com // Production Co: www.bucketfulofsunshine.com ____Check out Master Your Magic here and get on the waitlist!Connect with Cara!Website -⁠⁠ https://www.caraviana.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cara_viana/Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/caravianaYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/caravianaEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Playful Spirituality01:19 Meet Natalie: A Journey of Intuition and Energy Work03:51 Discovering and Embracing Sensitivity09:38 Navigating Energetic Boundaries17:48 Impact of Energy Awareness on Life and Career27:40 The Early Days of Auditioning28:07 Challenges and Growth in Acting28:36 Discovering Singing and Personal Struggles29:51 Turning Points and New Tools31:25 Life Changes and Divorce33:33 Creating and Crowdfunding a Film38:25 The Embodied Actor Program41:23 Applying Energy Work to Acting52:20 Future Projects and Personal Evolution55:07 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Twenty-twenty-five will definitely go down as a chaotic year. But listen, I am not going to complain because it's not productive. Productivity, very difficult to achieve in any field without the freedom of creativity. Creativity is suppressed when worry and doubt are present. I read an article in Psychology Today recently called, How Anxiety Harms Creativity (And What to Do About It). You can find a link in the show notes. The article draws a correlation between anxiety and creativity that outlines why and how fear, exhaustion and doubt can hinder creativity. And how creative types can struggle from this. As a creative who speaks to other creatives, and for you, as a creative listening, we are in the same headspace, think about that for a minute. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home!  - Where service meets excellence TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep We are all alone, together in the pursuit of meaning, creative expression, love and satisfaction. If you are in constant state of chaos and worry, how can you do your best work. We can't. Think about Convo By Design as a respite from the external chaos and a place to reconnect with others who are likeminded and in pursuit of the same things you are. And in that effort, today, you are going to hear from Dan D'Agostino, founder and principle architect at Plan Architecture. Dan and I talk about creative freedom and we go into the work they are producing at Plan Architecture. We go into it and one of the things I find so interesting about Dan and his firm is that the work is complex and covers multiple styles and influences. From traditional to modern and much in between.  In addition to external factors complicating the creative process, often, creative types will become fixated on signature style and often, it's not intentional. It just happens. Creative flexibility is a gift and one you will hear Dan and I explore along with a number of other topics. All in an effort to inspire you, spur creative thought and get you out of your head for a little while. So, let's get to it. Right after this. Thank you, Dan. Enjoyed this immensely. Thank you to my incredible partner sponsors, TimberTech, Pacific Sales, and Design Hardware. Amazing companies and great friends to the trade so please give them an opportunity for your next project. Thank you for listening, subscribing to the show and sharing with your colleagues. If not already subscribing, please consider that so you receive every new episode automatically to your podcast feed.  Please keep those emails coming convo by design at outlook dot com and follow the conversation on Instagram, @ConvoXDesign with an “X”. Until next week, thank you for sharing this time together, until the next episode, be well, stay focused and now that it has arrived in earnest, try to rise above the chaos. - CXD

“You've got to get yourself into a position to exit and then put time on your side. Don't be in a rush to sell, but when you are ready, put a deadline in place for buyers to make an offer.” In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Dean Salakas, former Party People CEO, on Being sale-ready, forecasting like a CFO, and selling confidently on your terms.

Are you struggling to find time to work on your music?    In this week's episode, we're going to explore this elusive concept of time and how we can realistically make this whole singing / songwriting thing work in our ordinary, everyday lives.     Between caring for loved ones, kids, a spouse, aging family members, a household, our work, whether that be a 9-5, freelance work, full time, part time, running a business, juggling creative projects, cooking, cleaning, staying healthy… all the things… that can often leave our creative work untouched at the end of the day.   That's why I want to share with you my very simple “sprinkle and pour” method to keep you creatively nourished, so you can live a creative, fulfilling life as a singer songwriter ~ in addition to all the other titles / roles you carry.  

On this insightful episode of Military Mom Talk Radio, host Sandra Beck dives into the often-overlooked topic of mental sharpness and emotional resilience for military family caregivers—especially those juggling the demands of raising children and caring for elderly parents. With warmth, empathy, and hard-earned wisdom, Sandra shares practical strategies to stay mentally sharp, emotionally grounded, and physically present when life feels like a never-ending balancing act. Drawing from her own experiences and those of other military moms, Sandra tackles the unique challenges faced by the “sandwich generation” in the military community. In this episode, you'll hear about: How caregiving affects cognitive health—and what to do about it Brain-boosting habits that fit into your already-overloaded schedule Why self-care is not selfish, especially when others rely on you Creative ways to stay connected to aging parents, even from a distance How to ask for and accept help without guilt If you're feeling stretched too thin, mentally foggy, or just plain exhausted—this episode is your reminder that taking care of yourself is essential to caring for anyone else. Listen in and discover how to sharpen your mind while strengthening your heart.

Welcome to another insightful episode of Build a Better Agency! This week, host Drew McLellan is joined by Matt Davies and Pieter-Paul von Weiler, the strategist duo behind the Better Briefs Project, to tackle one of the most persistent and frustrating challenges agencies face: the elusive art of creating a truly effective brief. If you've ever struggled with unclear objectives, misaligned expectations, or wasted rounds of creative development, this episode is packed with data-driven answers and practical solutions. Drawing on global research from over 1,700 marketers and agency professionals across 70 countries, Matt and Pieter-Paul share eye-opening findings about the wide gap between what clients think they're delivering in a brief and what agencies are actually receiving. They break down the staggering disconnect—like the fact that 78% of marketers believe their briefs offer clear strategic direction, while only 5% of agencies agree—and explore the ripple effect this misalignment has on wasted budgets, morale, and creative outcomes. Drew leads a discussion on why so many briefs fall short, what really constitutes a great brief, and how both agencies and clients can step up to improve the process. You'll hear actionable advice on teaching clients the value of a well-crafted brief, initiating honest conversations before a live project starts, and creating custom templates that actually work for both sides. Plus, Matt and Pieter-Paul draw on their extensive agency experience to explain the difference between client briefs and creative briefs, and how agencies can strategically refine incoming briefs for stronger creative results.  Whether you're an agency owner, account executive, or creative lead, don't miss this episode if you're ready to reclaim lost time, reduce budget waste, and build stronger partnerships with your clients around the brief-writing process. By the end, you'll feel equipped to have more candid, constructive conversations and ensure every campaign starts with clarity and purpose. Head over to betterbriefs.com for more resources and get ready to produce your agency's best work yet!  A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Understanding the disconnect between marketers and agencies when it comes to briefs   Why most briefs lack clear objectives, strategic direction, and alignment The business impact of poor briefs—including wasted budgets and extra rework How agencies can proactively educate clients and improve the briefing process The difference between client marketing briefs and agency creative briefs The importance of partnership and communication in crafting great ideas Practical steps to help clients (and agencies) write better, more effective briefs

Taking a break and incorporating rest should be part of your business plan. In this snack-sized episode, I'm answering a question submitted by Christi Johnson during the Creative Educator Conference. She asked how I take care of your mental health while running a business—let's talk about it. Why Mental Health Should be a Business Priority […] The post 203: Why Rest Is a Business Strategy: Self-Care for Creative Educators ft. Christi Johnson appeared first on Laylee Emadi | Coach for Creative Educators.