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Say Yes, Figure It Out Later. Starting from the Start with Tyler Babin Jul 03, 2019

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"It's impossible to move forward while staying the same". That's what motivated Tyler Babin, a 25 year old up & coming filmmaker, who hustled his way into his dream job only to leave it to pursue the riskier thing, an even bigger bet - on himself. I've had literally hundreds of requests over the years to have someone on the show who isn't Richard Branson or Brene Brown or {fill in the blank star}…ie. host someone who hasn't "made it big" and is, instead, on the come-up themselves…someone from within our very own community who has been listening for years, connecting dots, gleaning knowledge and is now taking major action on that. Well THIS is Tyler's story. If you've followed my pal Gary Vaynerchuk, it's likely you've actually seen some of Tyler's work. For the last 3-4 years, he's been a whirlwind tour traveling the world with Gary, shooting photo + video, creative directing projects at Vayner… and it all started right here on this show nearly 8 years ago. This episode goes full circle, friends. Also - instead of the usual studio conversation, Tyler and I recorded the show while grabbing a burger & margarita just around the corner from CreativeLive in Seattle. It's a bit loud at times, but I think the 'fly on the wall' experience is absolutely worth it. It's a personal, raw, authentic conversation. Please DM me on insta, @ me on twitter and let me know what you think. In this episode:

what it takes to start from ZERO. No skills, no clarity - just a dream
How to listen to your intuition
Why saying yes can send you on an adventure worth pursing
Tyler's new gig at the Adobe Creative Residency, an award which pays him to simply create art
How to know when to quit something that once served you well
and more ;)

Enjoy!

Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

Nate Bargatze: Creativity, Comedy + Never Settling Jun 19, 2019

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Today on the show we have one of my favorite comedians, Nate Bargatze. If you're not aware of Nate's work, consider this intro a gift - he's on a rocket ship right now, one of the top up-and-coming comics in the game. After listening to our conversation here, you'll want to check out his brand new NetFlix special that just dropped. He's laugh-out-loud funny and simultaneously has great insight around following dreams and creating success rather than hoping it "happens." In our conversation we talk about his early life - how he found and decided to pursue his passion in the face of challenging odds (how many people become a standup comedian?), his earliest experiences of storytelling, and what it was like to have a father who is a magician and a clown. (It's hilarious.) In this episode we cover a LOT...

The difficulty of consistently creating good work and why consistency matters most
The benefits of staying uncomfortable...
The importance of life-long learning and community - to every creator. Must haves.
The power of saying 'yes.'
The psychology of persistence and success - how to keep going when everyone else doesn't see your dream.
…and lots more

Enjoy!

Personal + Career Reinvention with Jasmine Star Jun 12, 2019

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Can you believe this show has been running for 10 YEARS! Today's guest was one of my earliest guests, and long time friend, Jasmine Star. Jasmine is a photographer, business strategist and founder of Social Curator. If you're an OG listener, you'll hear some behind the scenes stories of some our collaborations, including the internet's first ever LIVE wedding (where Jasmine taught CreativeLive's first wedding photo class - attended by 150,000 students!) More important than reminiscing, though, we go deep on finding your voice, adopting children, homemade tortillas, dropping out and reinventing yourself in an entirely new career.

Jasmine's journey is one that many creatives can identify with, from facing difficult times, how she found her feet and her personal process of transitioning from one career to another. She articulates how to make that transition and gives us very practical advice that will add heaps of value to you.

We also talk about...

instagram strategy - she's a master - and you should know all about her business socialcurator.com
Mentors, leaders, and inspirations
the evolution of a career, how to transition from being known / building a community as a one thing (like a wedding photographer) and re-shaping that vision to your next big thing
moving away from anything seen as "safe" - law school, a traditional career, or living with your parents - to pursue a crazy dream career in the face of doubt and discouraging surroundings.

Jasmine is so good, so fun, and I can't wait for you to hear the show.

Enjoy!

Advice for Graduates + Anyone Starting Something New Jun 05, 2019

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Graduating or have a loved one who is? Learning for creators & entrepreneurs doesn't end when you leave school. Learning is forever. This might be seem obvious, yet so many people leave traditional education and become passive in their pursuit of knowledge. Don't be fooled - learning is ACTIVE and the best learning of your life is yet to come. It actually gets better when you're out in the real world - IF you know what to focus on…which is the focus of today's episode.

Whether you are a twenty-something just about to enter the job market, you're transitioning to a new career, or you know someone who is and you want to help them be successful, this quick 5-minute episode will add value.

Enjoy!

Stay Creative, Focused, and True to Yourself with Austin Kleon May 29, 2019

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He is one of the most insightful voices on one of my favorite topics: building and maintaining a creativity habit. Today on the show please welcome my long-time friend and creative inspirator - Austin Kleon.

If you're not familiar with this work, Austin is a lifelong artist and the bestselling author of three earlier books (Newspaper Blackout, Steal Like an Artist and Show Your Work)…but today we're all about his new book titled Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad.

And BONUS - this episode is an extra special treat because Austin came out to Seattle and we chatted in front of a live audience! Some great questions, a few good laughs, and it all takes place in a huge church! Want to avoid burn-out and stay creative in good times and bad? This'll be a great listen.

We also cover…

Maintaining creative momentum
Austin's personal daily practice
Kids and creativity
Getting unstuck
The value of time as a great editor for your work
And…the value of 'going away so you can come back.'

Enjoy!

How Introverts Become Great At Promoting Their Work May 22, 2019

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Hey introverted friends -- I see your comments on how participating in the community can be tough. I get it! Believe me -- it's a skill you can master with practice. Here are three tactics to get you started...

You Don't Need To Be Rich To Live Rich with David Bach May 15, 2019

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It's easy to look as those who are seemingly wealthy and think — oh, that's so unachievable. They're standing on a mountaintop somewhere, waving that "I'm rich" flag. Not so fast. David Bach thinks you can wave that flag too - while earning "enough," but a lot less than you think.

David Bach is a 9-time New York Times bestselling author and one of America's favorite financial experts of our time. He has taught millions to live a rich life through his seminars, live events, courses, books—and Oprah appearances. And in his new book: The Latte Factor he uncovers what he says is the best kept secret to building long term wealth - yes $5 at a time. And there's some pretty handy life lessons that go along with this idea as well. More than anything - what David does so well is articulate how to be intentional about both your dreams and your financial future. Both just take time and consistency. In this episode, we also get into:

David's rarely-discussed early life, including lessons in finance --and life-- that he learned as a 7 year old from his grandmother.
How to listen to your intuition and follow the path that leads toward your dreams, even if it's riskier and scarier.
Recovery. Even when you are following your passions, we still need to recharge our batteries. David talks about his work grinding him down - and how rebounded with simple tools and behaviors available to us all

Enjoy!

Embracing Yourself as a Creator with Lisa Congdon May 08, 2019

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Every artist faces rejection and setbacks on the road to finding an appreciative and paying audience. Today, I wanted to share a couple lessons from a class I took from Lisa Congdon on becoming an artist... and while she specifically mentions art, her insights and tactics really apply to any creative endeavor.

If you're not familiar with Lisa's work, she is a fine artist, illustrator and author. She is best known for her colorful paintings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including MoMA, REI, Harvard University, Martha Stewart Living, Chronicle Books, and Random House Publishing, among many others.

You'll also be happy to know:

The first step to embracing yourself as an artist or creator is believing you have something to offer the world.
We all have fear. It's what you do with that fear that matters. Lisa talks about how to use fear to empower us to share and create
And because our world is full of creative constraint, she sets us on a solid foundation by helping us identify our core values. For example, I love how she simplifies it to this statement: "making and selling my work will feel good as long as I ________" (work with environmentally conscious clients)

Making money as a creator doesn't have to be far-fetched dream. If any of this resonates, her full class is avail on CreativeLive.com - Become a Working Artist. Enjoy!

Stop Planning. Start Doing. And here's how May 01, 2019

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Here's an important reminder: you'll never feel ready to start. But you've got to do it anyway. And the operative word there is "do." Just start.

This episode is the kick in the ass you need. Too often we get bogged down in the dreaming, the research, and the preparing - without the DOING. Feel me on this? It's a common excuse that most of use…that we just need a little more planning… Wrong.

This is not to say that planning isn't necessary, just that it shouldn't be the crutch that prevents you from executing. And for most it is. Let's change that.

If you've ever felt stuck - or heck - you're feeling stuck now, this episode is for you. We talk about the right balance between the planning and executing in a way that will get the results you want.

Take a quick listen, and then get back to work. :) Enjoy!

The Future Favors Creativity. Debbie Millman Interviews Chase Jarvis on Design Matters Apr 24, 2019

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Today I'm sitting down with one of my favorite humans, but in a twist of fate, the tables are turned. I'm in the hot seat - being interviewed by my dear friend and design-industry legend, Debbie Millman. Debbie Millman is chair of the Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts in NYC…and she has an insane track record going back decades: she's the author of 6 books including "How To Think Like A Great Graphic Designer," and a prolific design writer in outlets like NYT, Fast Company, and Design Observer. She also hosts the longest-running design podcast called Design Matters with over 300 interviews over the last 10 years. In this conversation Debbie really digs into my personal past - and asks me questions I've never had in any public interview. Her detailed research and talent for pulling tidbits out of my past covered ground about my deep-seated beliefs on the future of photography, creativity, my love for crows, and my biggest professional failures to date. Hope you enjoy it. Please give Debbie a shoutout on social she's just @debbiemillman … and be sure to check out Design Matters podcast. Enjoy! Today's episode is brought to you by CreativeLive. CreativeLive is the world's largest hub for online creative education in photo/video, art/design, music/audio, craft/maker and the ability to make a living in any of those disciplines. They are high quality, highly curated classes taught by the world's top experts -- Pulitzer, Oscar, Grammy Award winners, New York Times best selling authors and the best entrepreneurs of our times.

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