Podcast appearances and mentions of diane gibbs

In this episode I speak with Diane Gibbs about art and her road to empowering creatives. Sponsor: Feral Giant Theme song: Adeem The Artist

In this episode of the podcast, Diane Gibbs shares her personal experience with binge drinking during tailgates in high school and college and the effects it had on her life. In this episode, you will hear 1. Binge drinking at football tailgates during high school and college. 2. The effects of binge drinking, including memory loss, blackouts, and chronic diseases. 3. How to manage drinking responsibly in college.

This was a live podcast from May 1, 2022 recorded at the Global Grief Conference.  Heather's podcast guest Diane Gibbs (also a podcast host of 420 Reasons Why I Quit Drinking), shares her own experience with grief and shares how grief can come in many different ways- some not even having to do with death! If grief is grief is grief has you shaking your head, listen to this episode because the reasoning behind the statement may help you look at grief differently. As promised, here's the link to grab an invite into my new Facebook™ group for those who have experienced soul crushing loss: http://www.facebook.com/groups/connectionbeyondstruggle/ Nothing in this podcast episode constitutes health, or medical (physical or mental) advice. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. See full website disclaimer at https://canyoucurecancer.com/disclaimer

This week I am joined by my good, and fast friend, Debbie Clapper. I met Debbie at Creative South, introduced by recent show guest and mutual good friend, diane gibbs. Debbie has a background in graphic design but pivoted her career and pursued her passion into traditional hand drawn art, which is amazing! Debbie was a fantastic guest, please check out her work and hire her!Gneural WebsiteGneural InstagramDebbie on LinkedinCreatives Ignite (Video interview with Diane Gibbs, check out Debbie's promo deck)More Debbie

We welcome the lovely diane gibbs to the show this week, host of creatives ignite podcast and the only person I know who can connect people like a super power! We first met at Creative South conference and been great friends ever since. When you've listened, please go and say hi to diane and check out her amazing podcast!!Creatives Ignite Podcastdiane's websitediane on instagram

Who are the people in your life who have made a noticeable impact on you? Near the top of my list is today's guest on Getting Work To Work, Diane Gibbs, a designer, graphic design educator, Host of The Design Recharge Show, and visionary behind Creatives Ignite, an online summer camp for creative entrepreneurs. If that's not enough, she is also a dealer of hope. Her mission is to connect creatives, so no one ever feels alone. In this conversation, she shares her entrepreneurial journey from selling bookmarks at a young age to starting an online summer camp in 2020. We talk a lot about serving others, giving feedback as a way to show you care, the impact of accountability, and the value of being accessible. Oh, and she provides all the details about Creatives Ignite.

Who are the people in your life who have made a noticeable impact on you? Near the top of my list is today's guest on Getting Work To Work, Diane Gibbs, a designer, graphic design educator, Host of The Design Recharge Show, and visionary behind Creatives Ignite, an online summer camp for creative entrepreneurs. If that's not enough, she is also a dealer of hope. Her mission is to connect creatives, so no one ever feels alone. In this conversation, she shares her entrepreneurial journey from selling bookmarks at a young age to starting an online summer camp in 2020. We talk a lot about serving others, giving feedback as a way to show you care, the impact of accountability, and the value of being accessible. Oh, and she provides all the details about Creatives Ignite.

In this week's solo episode, I get vulnerable and share some reflections on living a life that's been drawn and not traced.  I open up about some childhood memories, skeletons from my closet, as well as insights that have come up with while doing the deep work as an artist, entrepreneur, and human.  I speak to learning lessons that have come up from my youth, my college days, and my time as a champion for creative misfits.  I also give a shout out to Dave Clayton for the amazing workshop he led recently at Creatives Ignite, a summer camp for creative entrepreneurs hosted by Diane Gibbs.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

“Be teachable and never be afraid to be curious and ask questions when you don't understand something.” In episode 85 of #TDLS, I'm stoked to sit down with Diane Gibbs of The Design Recharge Show. She has been a designer for over 20 years and entrepreneur since 2002. She has been a design professor since 2003 teaching the next generation of designers and illustrators. Professionally, diane has won over 24 national and international design awards. She coaches creative solopreneurs from all over the world. Diane is a genius at connecting with others and is known for pairing every new contact she meets with someone from her brain's rolodex who can help them. She has helped numerous businesses niche down and clarify their audience. She has been a guest on numerous podcasts, and has been a speaker and facilitated workshops at national conferences. In this episode, we talk about: - Her design life stories from ground up - Why challenging yourself is very important to keep moving forward - How being curious can be your best asset to build an amazing business - The importance of having a “I can do” it mindset or attitude. - How to start your own business by making lives better for others - How to make yourself better on pricing (hint: cost of doing business) - And a lot lot more... You can check her amazing contents by visiting www.rechargingyou.com. If you think this was a great episode, please let Diane know by following her on @designrecharge (twitter, fb, IG). Here is the Jim Carey video Diane mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLgHNu2N3JU Join my slack community of accountable & passionate creatives by visiting jaychristteves.com/community FREE Ultimate Guide on creating & growing your own Podcast even if you have ZERO knowledge or prior experience just visit jaychristteves.com/podcasting-for-creatives Visit the podcast now at thedesignlifeshow.com to get all the episodes 100% FREE. Have a question in mind? Submit your question to be answered on the podcast. Send your questions (at least 2-minute audio clip) at podcast@jaychristteves.com There are a ton of people asking me on how to support this podcast so here's how: 1. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts so in that way you can help me to reach more people and make the podcast more discoverable within the ecosystem 2. You can take a screenshot of this podcast and share it with your friends, colleagues or to anyone that might be interested in this kind of content 3. You can support the podcast monetarily by visiting jaychristteves.com/donate or patreon.com/TDLS 4. Shop courses and tools online to design the life you really deserve by visiting shop.jaychristteves.com. You can book a call today. I don't bite! 5. By listening to all the podcast episodes. However if you support my message, that's more than enough and it means the world to me. So, thank you! The podcast is available on any of your favorite podcasting apps including: Website: thedesignlifeshow.com Spotify: http://bit.ly/TDLSspotify Apple Podcasts: https://goo.gl/b74xuR Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/GqpQhF SoundCloud: https://goo.gl/UcqHUv Stitcher: https://goo.gl/bVxHs7 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/9MAvpi RadioPublic: https://goo.gl/MY7uiQ Alexa Podcast: Just say "Alexa, play The Design Life Show on Apple Podcasts”

In this episode, Gabe talks with Diane Gibbs, entrepreneur, designer, illustrator, host of Design Recharge podcast, cheerleader for creatives, crafter, and believer who is happiest when she's helping others. We talk about her new children's book, Victor & the Vroom, we discuss the benefits of ADHD and dyslexia and how they are “superpowers”. She shares how creatives are akin to beavers and how they are an underdog we need to learn from. She compares us as creatives to the story of “David & Goliath” and how it all comes down to practice, patience, and faith.Support the show (https://theartful.co/donate)

The Secret Sauce Blender | Making the Perfect Personal Pan PizzaImagine you’re baking a pizza...of course, what a Scotty thing to say, right?Except in this scenario, the same crust, cheese, and toppings are provided to you and everyone else.What’s going to make your pizza truly stand out from the noise is the sauce you make for the pizza.What’s the secret to making the secret sauce that’ll keep people craving for yours while others seem to get lost in the shuffle?It's a personalized dash, smidgen, and a pinch of ingredients that makes you, YOUnique.You combine all these ingredients up in a blender...or maybe a food processor...and voilà! Here's your secret sauce that'll make your pizza shine.Anyone can try to mimic the pizza you bake, but no one can rip your secret sauce!In our creative world, we pretty much all have access to similar tools, mediums, and distribution channels to get our work out there. However, the way we rise above the noise is how we show up and pour ourselves into our work.This isn't a new concept as people have been talking about this for a long time now. Someone like Lisa Congdon calls this your Artistic Voice, thought others may call it something else.Finding your secret sauce is my cheesy spin on what I call your Sweet Spot in your creative grind.Today, I want to do a little overview of the three main ingredients that I feel make up your truly YOUnique secret sauce (I'm sure this will evolve over time).There are action steps baked within each segment with an intended goal. They'll help you understand how your own ingredients will make your secret sauce, and how you can leverage them within your personal brand and the work you show.Breaking Down the Ingredients for Your Secret SauceWhen I jump on coaching calls, I guide each student through the process of finding their secret sauce.Knowing your secret sauce brings clarity, confidence, conviction, and purpose when pursuing your creative grind.It's easier said than done, but that's the beauty of the messy, ever-evolving creative process: you have to dig deep to know which ingredients you even have in your personal pantry.Now that we've added a little context to it, let's start breaking down the 3 main types of ingredients you're baking with.1. Experiences & StoriesI mention this often, but I've learned from first-hand experience that your story is your most powerful asset.I shared my backstory with Diane Gibbs back in 2015 when I was just getting started with my blog that no one read.She ran with it and not only provided me with my first podcast interview on her Design Recharge Show, but she also landed me my first speaking gig at AIGA Mobile Flourish Conference in Alabama.It totally caught me off guard and jump-started my early side hustle days.For the longest time, I felt I didn't have anything to share or that anyone would care. But when I shared my story of being bullied, dealing with depression, anxiety, comparison, imposter syndrome, etc., it let other people know they weren't alone.It became a permission slip for them to share their stories. It connected us because they saw something similar in themselves even if the plot and details weren't the same.The shit you've been through is real. You went through it for a reason, and the adversity you overcame could be a powerful example to someone else so they triumph through the same shit storm.No one can replicate your story. In my opinion, it's THE KEY INGREDIENT in your secret sauce.Action StepIt takes some time, but start jotting down your story and past experiences that have helped mold you into the person you've become today.The better you can tell it, the better it can connect with someone.You may not think people will care, but trust me, someone out there needs to hear it.2. Skills & StrengthsThere are certain things you're naturally good at that seem to be difficult for others (how many times have you heard, "I couldn't even draw a stick figure"?).There are skills you've obtained by spending hours on end studying, researching, and practicing (10,000 hours by Malcom Glidewell anyone?).There are things you had to learn, due to the circumstances you grew up, in order to thrive or (let alone) survive.All of these skills and strengths become art-illery in your arsenal to equip you for your creative grind.When you combine these skills with your story and the following ingredients, you're baking up a killer pizza that's sure to satisfy a gaggle of hungry creatives.Action StepStart a list of any type of skills or strengths you developed over the years. (e.g., painting, speaking, strange fact retainment, storytelling, metaphors, rapping, wood widdling, pet whispering, etc.)Now start seeing if there is any potential overlap with your skills that could develop something unique and different when put together. (e.g., Lindsey Stirling playing the violin while dancing)3. Core Identity: Interests/Passions, Beliefs, ValuesThere's a lot of unique ingredients within this that can make this exercise complex and a bit confusing (but fun as well when you find your mojo).Work with too many ingredients, and they begin fighting each other when you bake and serve your personal pan pizza to the world.However, when you're able to narrow down these ingredients to a select handful of "buckets," it'll make the sauce you bring to the table (social media, website, keynotes, etc.) more digestible, palatable, and easier for one to sink their teeth into.I originally heard of this concept from Jenna Kutcher. She talks about defining your buckets of interests (up to 5) that you can navigate through as well as overlap.A lot of my creative friends do this: more specifically Liz Gray, Dina Rodriguez, and Zulfa of The Cosmic Feminist.By defining your buckets, you're essentially narrowing your focus (niching down) into what you want to be known for.You're sending a beacon to potential fans and clients that this is either for you or not. As Seth Godin says in This is Marketing, you and your work aren't for everyone—and that's a good thing!I like to imagine this: we're products on an end cap in a highly trafficked store.Our job is to design and define our label to the world, which sets expectations (we don't want to make people guess if our product is for them or not).We can narrow down our buckets of interests into the following categories. We'd ideally pick 1 to 5 to add to our secret sauce.InterestsI feel something you're interested in could also be something you're passionate about, but they could also be separate.Interests could be some type of person, place, or thing (a noun for you smart folks out there) that piques your curiosity, fascinates you, you want to learn more about, etc. (e.g., folklore, history of alchemy, astrology, adult coloring books, sudoku, etc.)Your current or future interests could convert into a passion that plays a key role in your secret sauce.PassionsPinpointing a passion should be pretty simple by answering a few questions:What lights you up to the point where you lost track of time doing it?What keeps you up at night because it injects your mind with a dose of joy and excitement?What do you love doing that you can't help but talk about it?If you had spare time, what's the one thing you'd no doubt be doing?BeliefsYou have to believe in something. Placing your faith, trust, or confidence in something sets the foundation for how you show up each day.It's something that you accept to be true and that influences your values and your morals. (e.g., religion, pro/anti-vaccines, pro/anti-abortion, etc.)ValuesValues are rules, standards, and principles that influence our behavior and character—they often stem from the belief systems.Many brands, businesses, and people have their core values that set the tone for how they show up and treat other people (inclusivity, hard work, equality, honesty, etc.).Action StepTake some time to jot down some answers in each of these categories. Locate areas of overlap or how some stem from others. Select 1–5 traits within these buckets that you feel make up the Core Identity ingredient you want to showcase in your secret sauce.My Personal Core Ingredient ExampleHere are the buckets I play in with my brand (some overlap and can be utilized as a strength/skill):Interests: Pizza and Outer Space (honorable mentions would be black ink tattoos, sports, fitness, cats, coffee, horror movies, and Game of Thrones)Passions: Coaching (empowering/educating creatives) and DrawingValues: Inclusivity and PositivityIf you were to read my Instagram bio or scroll through my feed, my Core Identity buckets would be pretty evident.If you visited Liz Gray's, Dina Rodriguez, or Zulfa's accounts, you'd easily be able to decipher the label they share with the world and what to expect when following them.A Taste Test: Putting it All TogetherFirst off, creating an award-winning secret sauce is impossible to master overnight (just look at Colonel Sanders of KFC and how long it took for his finger-lickin' chicken to pop off).Finding your secret sauce takes time (I'm over 5.5 years into my side hustle, and I feel I'm just now finding my secret formula...for this season).Perfecting your secret sauce is an endless process. You're constantly growing and evolving with new life experiences that'll shape your Core Identity ingredient.It's hard to thrive in your creative grind when you're trying to replicate someone else's secret sauce.Have some fun with the process and follow the action steps today to start developing your own award-winning secret sauce.Keep baking up pizzas to share with the world and tweak your ingredients over time.The more you're vibing to the personal pan pizza you're baking up, the right people will too.ShownotesJoin the Coaching Program A-List WaitlistDownload your FREE Side Hustler's War ChestGet your FREE audiobook download from AudibleJoin our Private Global Facebook Community of CreatorsListener of the Week: heatherslettering_USAPodcast Editor: Aine BrennanShownotes Editor: Paige GarlandVideo Editor: Colton BacharPodcast music: Blookah—Want to Support the Show?Become a backer on PatreonLeave an Apple Podcast Rating and ReviewShare the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast InstagramSubscribe via your favorite podcast player:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Play MusicOvercast

Sometimes learning something new can be frustrating. Whether it’s new software, an instrument, a creative tool, or a new profession, there’s a gap between where you are right now and the expectation in your head of how good you’re supposed to be. It’s especially hard if you’re trying to build your influence and credibility. So how do you lead people when you still have SO MUCH to learn? Become a “Student Teacher”. It’s possible to dedicate yourself to continual personal growth while still leading, influencing and teaching others. And there’s no better person to share about this than Diane Gibbs. As both a professor of design as well as someone who is constantly chasing new knowledge, she’s the perfect person to shed light on how you can walk this out in your own life and career. Check out this illuminating episode of the Frontrunners Podcast to learn! >> Get your FREE "Dream Decree" Goal-Setting DOWNLOAD HERE

Diane Gibbs. Diane received her BFA from Auburn University then worked as a designer in Denver before continuing her design education at Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned her MFA. Diane has been a designer for over 20 years and has been running her own freelance design firm Little Bird Communications since 2002. She's been…

To get a job as a designer it’s always your portfolio that matters, and not your qualifications. So is it still worth attending university? In this weeks interview Ian chats with Diane Gibbs to find out the answer to this question. We discuss why university matters, what you should do before you attend, how you can make the most of your time studying, and the importance of networking with, and getting to know designers in the industry. Diane is a graphic designer, entrepreneur, business owner, consultant, and a college professor at the University of South Alabama. She’s best known for her highly acclaimed Design Recharge interview series. Show notes for this episode, including a full transcription can be found here: https://logogeek.uk/podcast/making-the-most-of-university/   Thank you to the sponsor, FreshBooks I’m incredibly thankful to FreshBooks for sponsoring season 4 of the Logo Geek Podcast! FreshBooks is an online accounting tool that makes it really easy to create and send invoices, track time and manage your money. You can try it out for yourself with a free 30 day trial.

Glyn and Dave have a catch up after 2 weeks of interviews, they discuss authenticity in your approach to your work, how to get good advice, the Royal Wedding photographs and what's coming up including the launch of the new website http://heshootshedraws.com. LINKS: Photoshop Toolbox https://amzn.to/2J4lnyP // http://nonamephotoshow.libsyn.com // Prince Philip Swears Clip https://youtu.be/N05CApWqp_M // Scotty Russell https://perspective-collective.com // Diane Gibbs Podcast https://rechargingyou.com/the-show/ // Thomas Heaton https://youtu.be/0PrWxztRpn4 // Photoshop World https://photoshopworld.com

Diane Gibbs: A Champion for Creatives Somedays you just lack the spark. You know, that feeling or reason that gets you stoked to jump out of bed and work on shit that lights your soul on fire. Often it’s hard to see the gold we have buried within us. The inner critic blinds us from catching a glimpse of our potential. Sometimes having an outside voice of reason can help break through that wall and give you the needed push to light that spark again. Sometimes you just need a champion or cheerleader in your corner. While it may not be easy to be your own champion, you always have the ability to champion someone else. People appreciate being appreciated. You never know the impact you can have on someone by spending a few moments of your existence to pepper them with a verbal pat on the back. Maybe it’s just my background in coaching as I’ve had some asshole coaches who would destroy my confidence when I played sports. Its shown me the power of building someone up to help them perform at their best. Someone who is a champion for creatives and does so much for our industry is Diane Gibbs. There’s an endless list of reasons why Diane deserves recognition as she: Molds our future generation as a professor Has the biggest and upcoming names share their stories on her weekly Design Recharge Show Organizes and host events for creatives through her AIGA Mobile Chapter Volunteers her time to help provide an incredible experience for people at Creative South I could keep going but honestly, Perspective-Collective would not be where it’s at today without Diane. Door Builder & Opener True story. after writing shitty blog posts for almost a year, Diane offered me one of the biggest breakthroughs of my life when she asked me to be a Keynote at a conference she was hosting in Alabama. It scared me to death as doing your first talk in front of over 100 people isn’t easy, but reluctantly AND thankfully I said yes. That opportunity jump-started my speaking career which then got me into teaching workshops and most importantly, starting this podcast. Diane is a champion for creatives like you and me. I’m absolutely honored to have this brilliant woman on the show and I know you’re going to love her as much as I do. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Follow Diane Gibbs: Twitter  | DRS Instagram  | Instagram  | Facebook Listen to Design Recharge Show Sign up for the Design Recharge Newsletter Dose of Inspiration: @jakegivens Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community. Needless to say, it went about as well as can be expected on the internet, BUT, through that experience, he did meet someone who was interested in helping him to find answers. Diane Gibbs, a designer and podcaster from Alabama reached out with an open heart and mind, and now she's on the podcast to talk about these issues. This is the second half of this series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we have podcaster, designer, and illustrator Diane Gibbs. Diane has hosted a successful creative podcast, 'Design Recharge' for 6+ years now. She digs deep into the stories of designers and creative people from all around the world. On this episode of Creative Waffle we discuss everything you need to know about starting a podcast. Hope this chat helps and you enjoy the show. Check out Diane here: https://rechargingyou.com/the-show/https://www.instagram.com/cdianegibbs/ More blue deer stuff... Website: https://www.bluedeer.designBlog/podcast: https://www.bluedeer.design/blogInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluedeerdesignTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/bluedeerdesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueDeerDesignUK/Email: hello@bluedeerdesign.co.uk

Recently, Chris went looking for some answers regarding gender inequality issues in design and opened himself up to the internet community. Needless to say, it went about as well as can be expected on the internet, BUT, through that experience, he did meet someone who was interested in helping him to find answers. Diane Gibbs, a designer and podcaster from Alabama reached out with an open heart and mind, and now she's on the podcast to talk about these issues. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We cover the power of quality relationships and some practical things we can all start doing now to build our business, skills and network. Guest on Part 1: Kyle Courtright - http://courtrightdesign.com/ Diane Gibbs - https://rechargingyou.com/ Dylan Menges - http://www.menges.design/ Join the Community: http://passionbehindtheart.com/ https://twitter.com/PbtaPodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/pbtapodcast/

Find Comfort in Discomfort The other day I was listening to the Joe Rogan podcast and he had Jamie Foxx on as a guest. I’ve always been a fan of Jamie because well…it’s Jamie Foxx. What can’t that dude do? However, what really blew me away was when he shared how he got into music. He used to throw these huge parties for people like P Diddy which led him to linking up with rising artists like Jay-Z and The Neptunes. This then led to him building a studio in the back of his house and artists had to perform any time they were new and visiting. One day some kid with a backpack on came in and killed his session. He then proceeded to tell Jamie he had the perfect song for him to sing on. This surprised Jamie because he never saw himself in that light before. This kid was Kanye West and the song was Slow Jamz in 2004. Jamie thought the song was a bust, but 6–8 weeks later it was the #1 song in the country. Following this song, Jamie blew up in the rap and R&B scene. He goes on record stating, “When your opportunity comes, if you prepare for it, now you can jump into it and grab it.” Jamie was unknowingly preparing himself for that opportunity with Kanye by: throwing parties for rappers immersing himself in music building his own studio doing comedy and acting It’s so simple, prepare for your opportunities, but I feel many opportunities_ don’t_ come without getting out of your comfort zone. Do Shit That Scares You I used to be the type of person who played it safe and refused to get uncomfortable. I’ve found over the past 3–4 year, doing things that scared the shit out of me usually led to life changing opportunities. When I got those opportunities, I prepared my ass off so I could deliver. How Jamie Foxx got into music reminds me how I got into public speaking. A few years ago I wanted to share ideas and encouragement but I never saw myself as a writer. Yet, I got uncomfortable and started blogging not knowing what would come of it. About a year into weekly blogging, my good friend Diane Gibbs offered me my first speaking gig because I mentioned on a phone call months earlier that I wanted to try it someday. To be 100% honest, when she asked me, every bone in my body wanted to tell her no because I was terrified. This wasn’t your typical group of 15–20 people like back in school speech class. This was a Keynote at a conference of about 100–150 people in a state where I’ve never been before. However, I wanted to be a speaker and that’s exactly what I became. I prepared my ass off and crushed that opportunity which changed my life. It has since led me to speak at conferences like Creative South, Crop and WMC Fest. Little did I know that writing and sharing ideas through blogging was leading me to the next stage of my life in speaking. Wild enough this brought me to podcasting. All of these things that made me uncomfortable radically changed who I was as a person and the creative path I’ve been chasing. Feeling Alive & Crushing It Looking back on life, playing it safe never made me worthwhile. I felt invisible instead of feeling alive. I think this is how a thrill seeker functions, they need to constantly be doing something insane like sky diving to feel alive. Well finding comfort in discomfort lets me feel alive and evolve to the version of Scotty I'm supposed to become.. Getting uncomfortable has opened the flood gates of opportunity for Perspective-Collective, but it’s up to me to be prepared for those moments so I can crush them. When I get those “Hell Yes” opportunities I mentioned back in Episode 38, I pretend like they will never come again and that this is my one shot. It's taught me to_ never_ half ass anything and to pour all my soul and energy into nailing that shot. Even if things don’t turn out the way you expect it, you can be proud that you: put yourself in a position to get this opportunity invested your best effort I’m Going To vs. I Want To As you finish out this week, I want to challenge you to try something I learned from writer / influencer Jon Acuff: when you find yourself saying “I want to,” swap it for “I’m going to” instead. You want to start drawing, blogging, photography or writing but it makes you feel uncomfortable? Change your thinking to I’m going to start drawing, blogging, photography or writing because it makes me feel uncomfortable. Your mindset slowly begins to change with a simple swap of words. Following the discomfort nudges you toward the creative you're supposed to become. Challenging your fears present and prepare you for the opportunities that can change your life. Find comfort in discomfort and prepare for your opportunities. Key Takeaways Many opportunities don’t come without getting out of your comfort zone. When you get those opportunities, prepare your ass off so you can deliver. Following the discomfort nudges you toward the creative you're supposed to become. Never half ass anything Challenging your fears present and prepare you for the opportunities that can change your life. Shownotes Jamie Foxx on Joe Rogan Podcast  Kanye West - Slow Jamz Creative South Speech Crop Conference WMC Fest Blookah Music

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You Are Not Alone & You Are Not Invisible Do you ever get in creative funks where you lack the drive to create while feeling invisible to the world? There are those sinister inner voices that try to convince you that your work doesn’t matter and that you can’t make a difference. I’m pretty sure everyone goes through these phases whether they admit it or not. This episode is me admitting this to you in hopes you don’t feel alone in the times you feel invisible as a creative or life in general. There is light at the end of the tunnel as I’m learning that this is part of the struggle of pursuing something that’s important to you. In due time, it will be important to others as well. It’s okay to feel this way at times, it’s natural. However, you are capable of pulling yourself out of this creative funk and pushing forward to the next phase on your creative path. I say this because I’m pushing through one of these phases myself. Creative Funks & Winter Blues From mid-December through practically the month of January, I’ve been in a depressed state of mind and it’s been physically and mentally draining. There are a lot of variables in play here: I hurt my back leading up to Christmas and could barely move for a week (I deal with herniated discs from football) Anxiety was taking over my life leading up to nose and throat surgery (doesn’t help when you hear 10 times that you could die) Post surgery had me isolated and laying in a recliner for 24 hours a day This isolation gave me ample time to get trapped in my own head My diet was extremely off and I wasn’t able to go to the gym Finally, the weather has just been crazy shitty and gloomy While I still kicked out some uplifting art during this phase, every drawing carried a dark undertone which I feel was me crying out in creative pain. Scroll through the episode artwork at PerspectivePodcast.com to see what I’m talking about. During this stretch I felt invisible, like what I created and said through my podcast landed on blind eyes and deaf ears—the new Instagram algorithm doesn’t boost self-esteem either. I doubted everything I was trying to build with Perspective-Collective and was even attacking my physical appearance. Growing up I got picked on often for being chubby and those hateful voices still haunt me today. Looking in the mirror during this stretch disgusted me after no gym sessions and polluting my body with holiday shit. This self-pity mode I was in was really self-sabotaging. I’m not saying this for your pity, I’m saying this because I realize this was a phase and I am able to climb out of this hole. Here is what helped me. Talking About It Usually, an inspiring podcast, audiobook or YouTube video can snap me out of this “woe is me attitude.” Honestly, during this stretch, I could give a fuck less about these forced remedies. The emotions were too strong and overpowering. If you’re like me, you’d rather bottle up all your emotions as showing any type of weakness will ruin your “perceived reputation” as a badass. I’ve come to realize I’m no badass and openly talking about the things I struggle with helps me push through these creative funks—hence the reason I started this podcast. About 3 weeks into this state of mind, I sought out my best friend which is my wife of course. I told her I just didn’t feel like Scotty and that I’m not sure what’s going on with me. It was relieving to share what I was going through to someone who cared, even if it didn’t change how I felt. Next, I consulted a few close members of my mastermind group. Again I was met with encouraging words as they shared their creative funks with me. The more I talked about it and heard other people admit they deal with this too, the better I began to feel. Once my nose and throat were almost fully healed, I turned to my Instagram stories to show my face and share what I’d been dealing with. This wasn’t a cry for help tactic, it was meant to let whoever the hell was watching know that they aren’t alone in these dips of depression. I didn’t expect any responses as it was more it was therapy to get it off my chest. Surprisingly, there were waves of replies I got from strangers that deal with the same feelings of invisibility. Your replies are what inspired this show to compile my thoughts and struggles into something more personable and transparent with you. Sometimes Encouragers Need Encouragement Sometimes people need to know that they matter and are making a difference. This brings me to Diane Gibbs. She is an amazing individual who does so much for creatives whether it’s through the Design Recharge show or by teaching her design students. She showed me the importance of how encouragers need encouragement too. Outside of creating art, I know I exist to serve and encourage people like you. After sharing my work and receiving support from others, it showed me my potential and it’s my duty to pass that opportunity on to someone else. It’s a powerful feeling when you know someone took a time out of their existence to reach out and let you know that what you do matters. This is what Diane did and I think it was the final measure that pulled me out of this dark place. She first text me then called me out of nowhere on a Saturday and it really made my day. She could’ve been a distant onlooker of my art or listener of my podcast. Instead, she lifted my spirits and shared her own creative struggles as well. My point here is that you have the ability to boost someone’s spirits when they need it the most, whether they are a friend, family or a stranger. Sure, your words of encouragement may land on deaf ears. I can’t tell you how many of my “heroes” I’ve sent an encouraging message to and get no reply back. Then again, you should see some of the replies I’ve gotten in return. Sometimes encouragers need encouragement to pull themselves out of a creative slump and to not feel invisible. If you’ve had an urge to reach out to someone, then act on your intuition and do it. I’m serious; you could make a lasting impact on someone like Diane did for me. You’re Not Invisible I want to force this into your head every episode, you have something to offer even though you may feel like no one is listening or watching. You could be affecting that one person that stats and analytics fail to show. All it takes is one person at a time to make an impact. You also have the power to impact others through encouragement. There’s enough shit going on in this world and you can be a part of the solution. Everyone deals with creative funks and feeling invisible whether they admit it or not. You are not alone and I’m in your corner cheering you on. If you need someone to talk to hit me up at Scotty@Perspective-Collective.com. I’m happy to listen. Please don’t give up pursuing something that’s important to you. You are not invisible. Key Takeaways Everyone goes through creative funks whether they admit it or not. Sometimes people need to know that they matter and are making a difference. You have something to offer even though you may feel like no one is listening or watching. You have the ability to boost someone’s spirits when they need it the most. All it takes is one person at a time to make an impact. Shownotes Diane Gibbs - Design Recharge My Instagram Music by Blookah

My guest this week is diane gibbs. diane is an associate professor of Graphic Design at the University of South Alabama, she also runs her own design company, Little Bird Communications, and is the host of Design Recharge, a weekly interview series, where she talks with other designers and creative professionals. I talk with diane about her faith, teaching, her motivation behind starting Design Recharge, and so much more.

Starting is hard. It's very hard. In fact, it's probably the hardest thing creative people do. We often have ideas that we never pursue because we are either afraid, lazy or just unsure where to start. Ideas are great all and but execution is where the true value lives. If ideas only live in our heads, they benefit no one. On this week's Halftime, Adam gives some insight into starting and encourages you to move forward by starting. Mentions include: Steven Pressfield The War of Art The Legend of Bagger Vance Seth Godin Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Makers of Sport Episode 30: What Makes You Different? U.S. Post Offices closing by NPR College implosion by Mark Cuban Dan Benjamin 5by5 Networks Leo Laporte TWit.tv Serial Podcast Startup Podcast with Alex Blumberg Creative South Diane Gibbs, Design Recharge Our next guest is Tom O'Grady. Tom is a partner and chief creative officer at Gameplan Creative, a Chicago sports agency he founded after his 10+ year stint as the NBA's first creative director. Did you enjoy this episode? Then please rate and/or write a review of the show on iTunes. Also, be sure to follow show host, @TAdamMartin and @MakersofSport on twitter and Dribbble.