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301. Turning Up Your Hue: Authenticity in Art, Life, and Business


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301. Turning Up Your Hue: Authenticity in Art, Life, and Business

In this engaging talk from The Thing Nashville 2025, Mike Brennan explores the themes of creativity, authenticity, and personal expression through the metaphor of color. He emphasizes the importance of embracing one's essence and showing up authentically in the world. By sharing personal anecdotes and insights, he encourages listeners to prioritize resonance over reach, fostering deeper connections with others. The conversation culminates in a manifesto that inspires individuals to recognize and carry their unique colors into every aspect of their lives.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Show Up as Your True Color – Mike urges creatives to move beyond blending into trends or copying strategies and instead focus on embodying their most authentic selves. When you show up in the vibrancy of your own color—whatever that may look like—you invite resonance and meaningful connection.

🎨 Value Resonance Over Reach – In a world preoccupied with going viral, Mike shifts the paradigm: it's not about how many people you reach, but how deeply your work resonates. By sharing vulnerably and honestly, you create moments where others see themselves in your story and art.

🎨 Create from Where You Are – Mike acknowledges that life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Whether you’re in a season of bold reds or quiet blues, he encourages you to create from your current reality, not from an idealized future. Authenticity sparks genuine conversation and connection.

Mike Brennan is the host of the Creative Chats podcast, an illustrator, speaker, and creator of resources for artists and makers. He is passionate about helping other creatives prioritize their passion, overcome creative block, and live out their unique story through art and creativity. Mike is the author of Make Fun a Habit and Blue: A Story of Letting Go.

Links and Resources:

  • Mike Brennan’s Website & Resources - https://mikebrennan.me

    — Find the Daily Creative Habit Journal, books, and more

  • Make Fun a Habit book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3sIFD1l

  • Blue: A Story of Letting Go on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4kq6OE3

  • Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikebone

 

Feeling inspired? Don’t forget to subscribe to Creative Chats and leave a review! Your voice helps more creatives discover the show and find encouragement for their own journeys. Ready to take your next step? Explore the Daily Creative Habit Journal and more resources at mikebrennan.me, and start showing up as your true color today.

 

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