We all have emotions. They are wonderful and can help us experience life to the fullest. As artists, they are a gift as well. In this episode we look at three ways we can handle our emotions to serve us in our creative careers.

Can you believe Artrepreneur is turning one year old?!?! Amazing. And thanks for joining us on this journey of making creativity your career. In this episode we look back at some of the most meaningful moments of the last year. And then, we look forward to another year, another 52 episodes of the Artrepreneur Podcast!!

Maybe we feel pressure to get things “right.” Maybe we’ve allowed others to determine what success looks like for us. Instead, let’s give ourselves permission to define “success” and ongoing permission to REdefine success. In this episode, we talk about what success looks like in the life of the artist.

This week, we come to you from Patagonia in Argentina. Photographer, Jesse Walsh, graphic designer, Joel Watkins, and Cole all discuss the value of inspiration and where we can find it.

The creative process can be something that we need alone time for. BUT, the process of building a creative career is something that is way more likely to happen if we invite someone to help us out. This week, we talk about how to overcome our fears and invite someone into the process.

Sometimes we cower from criticism or avoid it altogether. But criticism can be a huge tool in helping you make creativity your career. In this episode we talk about reframing criticism so that it’s helpful. We also talk about what we should look for to make criticism helpful and what to ignore completely.

Artists everywhere are creating meaningful moments. And those moments are not just nice. They are essential. Through our art, we have the ability to create meaning and connect people. Here’s how!

This year can be huge as we build our creative careers. Here are a few things to lay as a foundation as we prepare for another year of growth.

This week, Cole visits, Alice Fairfax, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, and the tables turn. She interviews Cole on the creative process, the practicality of being an artist, the importance of “why” and so much more.

Parkinson’s Law says that “work expands to fill the time allotted." What does that mean? That means deadlines are more important than we ever thought they were. Here’s a way to experiment with various time tables and develop a new workflow.