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**The Create! Podcast**

The Create! Podcast (formerly Art & Cocktails) is your space for inspiration, encouragement, and practical insight at the intersection of contemporary art, creative business, and mindset.
Hosted by artist, coach, and Create! Magazine founder Ekaterina Popova, the show is designed to help you grow your art career, expand your creative vision, and build a sustainable, joyful life.
Through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, writers, curators, and thought leaders—as well as empowering solo episodes—you’ll find tools, ideas, and stories that remind you that life itself is your canvas, and you have the power to create a career and future that truly supports you.

Find us at www.createmagazine.co/podcast — where the conversation about art and business starts.

Latest Episodes:

You're Overthinking It | By Alicia Puig Nov 13, 2019

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Stop overthinking!

Alicia tackles your recent and commonly asked questions on today's episode of our podcast Art & Cocktails

If the following questions or concerns came up for you recently:

Does having a gap on my artist resume negatively affect my submission?
What if I am self-taught?
Trusting your gut and doing research when it comes to opportunities

Keeping the Art World Fun! Cordelia Noe, TheArtGorgeous Oct 31, 2019

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On this episode, Kat chats with Cordelia Noe, Founder, and Editor-In-Chief of TheArtGorgeous.

TheArtGorgeous keeps things fun by featuring art world memes, fashion, style, and more on their fantastic platform and new print magazine.

"The art world is about people – about who people follow, what they love, and consume. It's about your gallery girls and boys. It goes beyond which art people have on their walls. This is why The Art Gorgeous goes beyond any Art News Magazine.

As a media company and community powerhouse, we develop innovative concepts and strategies and create captivating content, closely working with our unparalleled network of global art world influencers and institutions. We are an art entertainment magazine, bringing you anything from the hottest artist and fashion collaborations to juicy art gossip."

www.theartgorgeous.com

Handling Disappointment and Rejection Oct 25, 2019

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On this episode, Kat shares her perspective on disappointment, failure, and rejection. She shares some tips on how to handle negative experiences, turn them around and use them for good in your life and art career.

Taking the Leap and Making Art Full Time | Lisa Krannichfeld Oct 24, 2019

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Kat and Lisa Krannichfeld chat about what it's like to transition from a day job to being a full-time artist, how to make the most of art fairs, navigating social media, and more.

Get to know Lisa's story and what her paintings are all about on this special episode.

Lisa's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications nationally and internationally including shows across the United States, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Most recently her work was chosen as the grand award winner in the 2018 60th Annual Delta Exhibition. In 2017 she won the grand award at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center Juried Exhibition, and Best in Show at the 2017 Magic City Art Connection Art Fair in Birmingham, AL.

She has had work featured in numerous worldwide publications, was the face of Saatchi Art's Spring 2019 "Refuse to be the Muse" campaign, and has had work featured in Anthropologie. Her work is included in several private and corporate collections throughout her home state of Arkansas as well as in collections around the world.

She is currently represented by M2 Gallery in Little Rock, AR, Fort Works Art in Fort Worth, TX, and Saatchi Art with shipping worldwide.

Deciding Which Opportunities Are Right for You Oct 10, 2019

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In this episode, Kat shares her personal experiences from the past decade with exhibitions, art fairs, publications, and other art opportunities. She shares entertaining stories and lessons on what was worth it and what wasn't.

She includes some personal stories that are humorous and a little cringe-worthy such as getting lost in New York while trying to deliver paintings on foot. :)

Listen to this episode if you are starting out and need help figuring out which gigs to pursue.

Empowering Women in the Arts | Eliza Sara Ali, ART SHE SAYS| Oct 03, 2019

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In this episode, get to know Eliza Sara Ali, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ART SHE SAYS. This is the leading digital platform designed to empower women in the arts. Her mission is to bring women to the forefront of the art world, particularly those who embody the "artrepreneur"—an innovator of the arts; one who breaks the rules and disrupts the status quo.

We Talk About:

Overcoming imposter syndrome Reaching our to higher-level professionals in your industry Starting your platform + more

Illustrator Tom Froese (Interview with Alicia Puig) Sep 26, 2019

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Get to know illustrator Tom Froese in this fantastic interview with Alicia Puig!

Tom Froese is an award-winning illustrator, teacher, and speaker. He loves making images that make people happy. In his work, you will experience a flurry of joyful colors, spontaneous textures, and quirky shapes. Freelancing since 2013, Tom has worked for brands and businesses all over the world. Esteemed clients include Yahoo!, Airbnb, GQ France, and Abrams Publishing. He is currently taking on highly creative projects of all kinds, including maps, murals, picture books, packaging, editorial, and advertising. Tom graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design with a B.Des (honors) in 2009.

Strong for the Studio Sep 12, 2019

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Kat and Alicia share their health and wellness journeys in a fun, casual chat.

This episode includes:

Getting back in shape and finding exercises that work for you
Overcoming limiting beliefs about artists and fitness
Life balance
+ more

Listen until the end to hear tips on exhibiting work and preparing for a solo exhibition (plus our embarrassing moments)!

Facebook support group:

facebook.com/groups/studiostrong

There Are No Rules | Kristi Kohut Sep 05, 2019

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Join us on a special episode in which Kat gets to know artist Kristi Kohut. The artist shares about the transition from working in advertising to being a full-time artist and gives us a glimpse into her world.

This episode covers:

Overcoming the fear of putting your work out there
Creating your own rules and running an art business on your terms
Kristi's work and inspiration
Delegating tasks
Staying inspired and more!

Kristi's journey as an artist began after taking time off from her job as an advertising director when her son was born in 2007. Kristi found that she had a creative force rising from her core, so she picked up a brush and began painting. In a month, her studio was filled with canvases from wall to wall and she knew she was onto something. After honing her craft for several years, Kristi was ready to market her work. But the typical artist's path and exclusive representation didn't feel like a fit — she wanted to connect one-on-one with potential buyers. Bucking the norm at the time, Kristi sold her art online and began sharing her story on Instagram. In one click, someone could become a collector and own a first edition, and in one message a person could have a conversation with Kristi. The direct-to-consumer approach was not only personally fulfilling for her, it was also a strategic decision. Kristi was out to build a true business and prove that fine art could be sold and scaled online. And so she did.

Today, Kristi's work has been featured in over 70 publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Forbes and World of Interiors, and purchased by entrepreneurs, Hall of Fame athletes and magazine editors across four continents.

www.createmagazine.com/read/kristi-kohut

Minding Your Business | Ilana Griffo Aug 29, 2019

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On this episode, Kat learns all about creative business management from Ilana Griffo! Ilana's book "Mind Your Business" is a beautifully designed workbook that can help artists and creatives take charge of their career.

Our conversation includes:

Ilana's Story and how she got to where she is today
Time management
Balancing personal life and business
Leaving day jobs and more!

Ilana Griffo is an illustrator with typographic tendencies. She has taught many craft and creative workshops, and is an adjunct professor. In 2011, Ilana launched a stationery line, Sugar & Type, which includes the Rule the World Planner, a weekly planner designed for creative go-getters. She turned her side hustle into a six-figure design studio after leaving her full-time job as an art director in 2015. Ilana lives in Rochester, New York, with her husband, son, and dog.

www.createmagazine.com/podcast

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