Creatives Get Real

Latest Episodes:

021 - Are you ready to turn your hobby into a business? Oct 03, 2019

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Are you considering turning your hobby into a business? How do you know if you are ready or have the skill set you need?

Roben-Marie & Sandi discuss 10 ideas to give you a small taste of business life:
- See what you like, what you never want to do again.
- Research what you think you want to do. What is really involved?
- Where do your skills lie? What do you need to improve?

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Roben-Marie:
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Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
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020: Organizing Creative Spaces - Part Two Sep 26, 2019

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In this two part episode, Roben-Marie & Sandi discuss organizing your creative space and art supplies.

What drove each of us to a major overhaul of our space
What are our organizing obsessions
How we organize specific categories of supplies

Mentioned in this episode:
Clementine Paper, Inc.
Rifle Paper Company
Glassine Envelopes:
•11x14 Envelope
•8x10 Envelope
•5x7 Envelope
LINKS
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching
Instagram
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Instagram

019: Organizing Creative Spaces - Part One Sep 19, 2019

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In this two part episode, Roben-Marie & Sandi discuss organizing your creative space and art supplies.

What drove each of us to a major overhaul of our space
What are our organizing obsessions
How we organize specific categories of supplies

Mentioned in this episode:
Organize Your Creative Space: 10 Ideas to Organize Your Art Space to Maximize Creativity - features ten of Roben-Marie's favorite organizational ideas and studio peek.
Stacy Julian

LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching

018: Creating in the Midst of Chaos Sep 05, 2019

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Roben-Marie & Sandi share during the Hurricane Dorian ordeal, their thoughts on Art as Therapy. During times of stress - art can be so therapeutic and a chance to breathe, to relax, to do repetitive motions that soothe the soul.

In times of stress and trauma, consider:

reaching out in this wonderfully supportive creative community
creating with no expectations at all
organizing your supplies in a small way
creating alongside a friend
breathing through repetitive motions

Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and comments!
LINKS
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U

017: To Blog or Not to Blog Aug 29, 2019

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Roben-Marie & Sandi put on the gloves and debate blogging from opposite sides.

Is blogging dead?
Can you build a business or art community without blogging?
Is it worth your time?
If you are blogging, what is blog worthy?
When to stop blogging

LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching

016: Let's Talk Coaching Aug 22, 2019

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In this episode, Sandi and Roben-Marie discuss coaching for creatives:

Why would I need it?
When do I need one?
What can a coach help you with?
How do I find one?

Sandi & Roben-Marie discuss their coach/client relationship as well.
LINKS
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U

015: Inspiration From Unusual Places Aug 15, 2019

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In this episode, Sandi and Roben-Marie chat about their top places to find inspiration - back and forth ping-ponging about their favorite, and sometimes unusual, places they find inspiration. They share where they go when they need a creative jolt!
Mentioned in this episode:
The 100 Day Project
Roben-Marie's 100 Day Project
Sandi Keene's 100 Day Project
Tricia Guild on Color & Trica Guild on Pattern
Tricia Guild on Instagram
Roger's Gardens Newport Beach, CA
Catalogs: Anthropologie, Ballard Design, Gudrun Sjoden
LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching

014: Folks, STRAP IN! Aug 08, 2019

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How do you know if you are inspired or copying? It's a controversial topic! In this episode, Sandi and Roben-Marie share their thoughts on this subject.
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