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**Creative Pep Talk**

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey

Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance.

Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!!

Learn more: creativepeptalk.com
Check out the host: andyjpizza.com

Latest Episodes:

311 - How Your Creative Journey Ripples From Personal Breakthrough with Rostam Mar 24, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

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Rostam

https://officialrostam.com/

https://www.instagram.com/matsor/

Vampire Weekend

https://www.vampireweekend.com/

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SPONSORS

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE! Are you looking for your next big break? Whether you’ve NEVER had a big break in your creative career OR you’re a veteran creative who needs a new big break to reinvent yourself: this class is for you!!! Go to skillshare.com/creativepep to get started!!!

STORYBLOCKS

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

SHILLINGTON

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

MIGHTIER EVENT!

PARENTS - I am doing a VIRTUAL DRAWING EVENT with Mightier - the company that makes video games to help kids discover emotional strength - it will be hands on - we will be talking about how I use drawing to calm myself down - and I will be teaching them how to draw some of my invisible things! It will be a ton of fun! We did this activity with a small group and it was A BLAST

The event is on April 14th - the event is FREE and you don’t even need a mightier account - BUT the spots are limited so go register at mightier.com/pizza today!

310 - This 4 Step Process for Finding Your Focus Unlocks Super Potent Motivation Mar 10, 2021

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National Geographic - Random Number Generator / Consciousness

https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2011/09/06/911-and-global-consciousness/

Flow

https://www.amazon.com/Flow-Psychology-Experience-Perennial-Classics-ebook/dp/B000W94FE6

The One Thing

https://www.the1thing.com/

Alex G

http://sandyalexg.com/

The 1975

https://the1975.com/

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SPONSORS

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

Are you looking for your next big break? Whether you’ve NEVER had a big break in your creative career OR you’re a veteran creative who needs a new big break to reinvent yourself: this class is for you!!! Go to skillshare.com/creativepep to get started!!!

Spoonflower

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

Spoonflower.com

309 - 10 of My Favorite Creative Podcasts & The 10 Super Insights They Taught Me PART 2 Mar 04, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

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Co-Loop Podcast Network - co-podcast.co

And The Writer Is… with Ross Golan interviews Jack Antonoff

https://www.andthewriteris.com/past-episodes1/2018/3/27/ep-23-jack-antonoff

You Are a Storyteller with Brian McDonald and Jesse Bryan - Armature

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-armature-you-are-a-storyteller/id1438577381?i=1000421453718

Working It Out with Mike Birbiglia interviews David Sedaris

https://podcasts.apple.com/lb/podcast/6-david-sedaris-mike-trades-funny-stories-his-comedy/id1515419751?i=1000482797215

The Morgan Harper Nichols Show Morgan - Lynn Giunta

https://morganharpernichols.captivate.fm/episode/a-conversation-with-lynn-giunta

Tim Ferriss interviews Hugh Jackman

https://tim.blog/2020/06/26/hugh-jackman/

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NO SPONSORS

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308 - 10 of My Favorite Creative Podcasts & The 10 Super Insights They Taught Me PART 1 Mar 03, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

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SHOW NOTES

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Co-Loop Podcast Network - co-podcast.co

Art For Your Ear by The Jealous Curator - Wayne White

https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2020/05/08/fishin-with-santa-claus-in-heaven/

Small Doses with Amanda Seales - Side Effects of Creative Process

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-effects-of-the-creative-process/id1333316223?i=1000454644492

The Wandering Wolf with Yoni Wolf - Hop Along

http://www.thewanderingwolfpodcast.com/?p=437

Good One Podcast by Vulture hosted by Jesse David Fox - Sinbad

https://www.vulture.com/news/good-one-podcast/

Sit There and Do Nothing with Meg Lewis - Scatman

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1994-hit-scatman-ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop/id1493559054?i=1000486947375

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SPONSORS

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STORYBLOCKS

SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

SHILLINGTON

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

307 - Feeling Unhappy With How Your Work is Performing Online? Do These 3 Things Now! Feb 24, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

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Austin Kleon - Keep Going

https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Going-Ways-Creative-Times/dp/1523506644

History of Indie Rock

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/culture/2017/10/25/16070928/peak-indie-rock-1997

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STORYBLOCKS

306 - Hit a Wall? Use These 3 Steps for Finding Your Creative Flow Again Feb 17, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

Get Episode Transcripts at creative-pep-talk.simplecast.com

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Joseph Campbell Hero’s Journey Book

https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Faces-Collected-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577315936/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/141-7894340-5132032?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1577315936&pd_rd_r=a718122b-7e27-40f0-80b0-7a4534c4e3e5&pd_rd_w=KGixl&pd_rd_wg=ctaHH&pf_rd_p=16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&pf_rd_r=X8QRHDDJ5PY5WFPPC20M&psc=1&refRID=X8QRHDDJ5PY5WFPPC20M

Hegelian Delectic

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/hegel-dialectics/

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MIGHTIER

Mightier is helping kids build emotional strength with video games. Using the challenges already built into video games, Mightier creates opportunities for players to practice calming exercises to build their emotional muscle memory. With just 45 minutes of play a week, your child will become more aware of their emotions, and will learn how to use calming strategies in the moment. Find out more at mightier.com/MIGHTYPIZZA

SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

SHILLINGTON

305 - How the Secret to Great Work Starts Before The Creative Process with Brian Rea Feb 03, 2021

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Brian Rea

http://www.brianrea.com/

http://instagram.com/freebrianrea

Brian’s New Book “Avoid This”

https://bookshop.org/books/avoid-this/9781616899585

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SPONSORS

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MIGHTIER

With just 45 minutes of play a week, your child will become more aware of their emotions, and will learn how to use calming strategies in the moment. Find out more at mightier.com

SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

SHILLINGTON

304 - Sick of Nothing Working on Social Media? Try These 3 Surprising Strategies Jan 27, 2021

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Harvard Business Revue - New Customers Cost 25x

https://hbr.org/2014/10/the-value-of-keeping-the-right-customers#:~:text=A%20refresher%20on%20customer%20churn%20rate.&text=Depending%20on%20which%20study%20you,than%20retaining%20an%20existing%20one.

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STORYBLOCKS

Baron Fig

Tools for Thinkers! For every Confidant sketchbook sold Baron Fig plants a tree! Get 20% off their Idea Toolset (sketchbook + pen + pencase) at baronfig.com by tuning in for your promo code! Bargonfig.com

Jakprints

Check out our merch at creativepeptalk.etsy.com - most of which is printed by our wonderful print partner Jakprints.com

303 - Afraid Your Creativity is Stunted? Maybe The Answer Isn't In The Work with Cymone Wilder Jan 20, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

Cymone Wilder

http://www.simonandmoose.com/

https://www.instagram.com/simonandmoose

Cymone’s Deep Fried Lettering Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwsLDPivUrc

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SPONSORS

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

SHILLINGTON

Baron Fig

Tools for Thinkers! For every Confidant sketchbook sold Baron Fig plants a tree! Get 20% off their Idea Toolset (sketchbook + pen + pencase) at baronfig.com by tuning in for your promo code!

Jakprints

Check out our merch at creativepeptalk.etsy.com - most of which is printed by our wonderful print partner Jakprints.com

302 - The 5 Creative Languages - How to Find Yours and Supercharge Your Art Jan 13, 2021

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Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897

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That Viral Kyle Scheele TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@kylescheele/video/6911421504634850565?lang=en

Gary Chapman’s Love Languages

https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

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SPONSORS

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SKILLSHARE X CREATIVE PEP TALK

Our first ever online video course is out now on SKILLSHARE!

STORYBLOCKS

This episode is brought to you by Storyblocks Video. Story Blocks give you studio-quality 4k stock video without blowing your budget. If you need b-roll, after effects templates, or video motion background you gotta check out Storyblocks Video. Head to storyblocks.com/CreativePepTalk to learn more about Storyblocks Video today.

Baron Fig

Tools for Thinkers! For every Confidant sketchbook sold Baron Fig plants a tree! Get 20% off their Idea Toolset (sketchbook + pen + pencase) at baronfig.com by tuning in for your promo code!

Jakprints

Check out our merch at creativepeptalk.etsy.com - most of which is printed by our wonderful print partner Jakprints.com

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