Stay ConnectedThe Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind.
Each week, Coach Scotty Russell puts you in a position to get paid to play creating work that lights you up…
All while navigating a day job, family life, the inner critic, and more.
This is for those who want to master the art of healthy hustling while growing their creative business.
You can follow Scotty on Twitter @ScottytheCoach and IG @CoachScottyRussell for all things coaching and art.
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Social media has trained us to compare our lives to others and try to "catch up" with others. In reality, we’re running our own race.
The path we’re on is our own. The highlights and successes come from the hard work we put in. The adversity we overcome propels us forward and allows us to grow.
In this race, you’ll be presented with opportunities, obstacles, and risk; they all require you to act in the moment, but that’s life, right? As Tupac said, “Keep your head up and handle it.”
Queue today’s guest: Chicago-based art director, designer & letterer, Adé Hogue.
Adé’s worked with brands like Under Armour, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, and The Obama Foundation (to name a few) in his short tenure of full-time freelancing. He’s a wizard when it comes to experimenting with different mediums like flowers, utilizing natural light in his photography, and utilizing his style and voice to make an impact.
Today, Adé and I talk about:
Whether you’re a runner or not, this episode with Adé will have ideas running through your head!
Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv —and let’s connect.
For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/112
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Why do we wait for others to believe in us before we believe in ourselves?
You can’t sit around waiting for someone to give you the green light to make things happen. You have to roll with your gut and act on your intuition.
Queue today's guest Ben Hagarty, AKA benrealvsworld. It’s easy to pick your jaw off the floor when you see the work he does and the clients he has. However, I’ve been in the backseat watching this dude put in non-stop work creating content since the beginning of YouTube.
In today’s episode, Ben and I talk about:
Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast.
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Many of us have this creative side hustle dream we’d love to live out, but the biggest thing holding us back is ourselves.
Queue tdoday's guest: Becca Courtice, who runs TheHappyEverCrafter and makes shit look pretty all the way from Ottawa, Canada.
She truly inspires me as I see her operate her online business, as she puts her entire focus on becoming a master of her craft and then serves her audience by teaching them want they want to know.
Today we talk about:
I have no doubt this one will encourage you show up with intention and take that next step in your creative grind.
Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect.
For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/110
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2018 was the biggest, most memorable, and most profitable year in the books yet.
I've failed a lot. I've learned a lot. I know there is a ton of room from improvement, which excites me.
That's why, today, I've reflected on the year and want to share the top five most enlightening lessons learned from 2018 to help you dominate your next chapter in 2019.
In 2019, I want you thinking bigger, sharpening your focus and intent, and believing in yourself and your work.
Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect.
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Many things boils down to excuses, fear, and discomfort. It's easy to make excuses and attach the blame to something else.
From my experience, there are many things that hold many of us back from the people we're meant to become and stop us from positively impacting other people.
That's why the final part of this Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series is Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it Happen.
Today, we're going to hold ourselves accountable and follow through on our commitments. That way, we can get a little closer to becoming the future version of ourselves we crave to be.
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We live in a world where outside marketing forces make millions by seducing and influencing us to buy their product or services.
Then we spend endless hours on social media unconsciously consuming other people's perfectly-curated feeds.
It's easy to feel brainwashed into wanting these people's lives. This desire causes us to mimic what we see so we can attempt to "fit in and be happy."
After spending much of my life getting bullied, all I ever wanted was to fit in—but I'm realizing I'd rather express myself as I am and stand out.
So many of us creatives want to show up and be seen. However, we play it safe and tiptoe the edge of what's comfortable and what we think others want to see.
That's why part two of the Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series is all about Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary.
Today's episode is a two-part approach to playing the short game while planning for the long game.
First, our focus starts by helping you find your groove and voice by creating work that expresses yourself. We do this by breaking away from people-pleasing and celebrating our weird.
Second, I'm planting a bigger picture in your head of how your work should target one specific person (your perfect follower). Then, we'll talk about scaling that to 1,000 True Fans to make a living as a creator.
Enjoy This Episode?
Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast.
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Whether you drink it black, with cream, or with cream and 13 Stevias, coffee is a magical elixir that fuels our creative grind.
It puts a pep in our step when we start our mornings.
It provides that spark when you hit that 2 PM wall.
Most importantly, it creates community amongst creators and provides an instant connection.
Today, we're going to finish the year strong—as strong as my black coffee—with a 3-part Coffee Caffeinated Kick series.
I want this series to function like audio coffee—to give you an extra boost in the AM or PM when you sip your coffee and get after it.
Whether you buy your beans ground or grind your own, part one of this series is titled Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind.
If you struggle with the lack of time, money, and motivation then this one is for you.
Enjoy This Episode?
Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast.
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If you’re a creative like me, you deal with imposter syndrome, burnout, finding time to make personal work, and trying to make something meaningful.
Some people refuse to admit these “flaws” publicly, as they feel it would tarnish their potential professional perception. In my eyes, showing the world that you're human attracts more people to you—no matter if you’re a wide-eyed rookie or a polished vet in the game.
No one has it all figured out, no matter how hard someone tries to convince you otherwise.
We appreciate knowing that the people we admire struggle with the same things we do—at least I do. It levels the playing field and empowers us to take it up a notch because if they can do it, we can too.
Queue today’s guest, Nick Slater, illustrator and design Goliath slanging jaw-dropping work out of the Bay Area. He’s worked with big brands like Lyft, Slack, Twitter, Asana, Zendesk, Airstream, Epicurrence, and The Washington Post.
His creativity, diverse skillset, and frequent output certainly may persuade you he’s a robot. However, with how open he is about the struggles we all deal with, reminds you he’s definitely human just like the rest of us.
That’s what I love most about Nick—he’s got big-time work, but doesn't have a big head.
In today’s episode, Nick Slater and I go into the nitty gritty about:
This one is going to give you all the feels and set a fire under your ass to push to the next level as we finish this week and year strong.
You know the drill! Take a screenshot or share a video of the episode you’re listening to and tag me on IG @perspectivepodcast and let me know what you think. I enjoy the hell out of connecting with you each week there.
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“Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.” - Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist
When you're a kid, copying is second nature. It's a harmless and innocent way to express yourself and develop some artistic skills.
When you get older, copying is no longer so innocent—especially when you pass someone else's work off as your own.
That's why, today, we're going to talk about riding waves, stealing waves, and making waves of your own.
There are ways to emulate without plagiarism. There are ways to put your own unique flavor on a style to stand out from the noise.
Don't die a copycat, be a different breed.
Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect.
For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/104
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Opening up about your struggles opens you up to being put under a microscope. However, I feel when we do open up about our story, it makes us more human and gives others permission to embrace their imperfect story.
Queue today’s guest: Ari Woeste, an independent lettering artist and art director out of Minneapolis, MN, who’s especially a force with tactile and food lettering. She’s crushed projects for some of the biggest brands in the world like Wal-Mart, Polo Ralph Lauren, General Mills, and Yoplait (to name a few).
Ari has an incredible story filled with humility, and she’s not afraid to open up about the ups and downs of her creative career.
On today’s episode, Ari and I get super deep into:
This one is going to hit home with you no matter where you are on your creative grind.
Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on IG @perspectivepodcast or on Twitter, and let’s connect.
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