Creative Happy Hour

Imposter syndrome- that sinking feeling of being a fraud, of not being good enough, that certitude that you're going to get found out and exposed as a fake at any moment- affects a disproportionate number of high achieving creatives, actors, writers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. In this episode we get drunk on the creative possibilities of how to reframe impostor syndrome to become your most authentic, fearless creative self.

Multipassionate creatives and multipassionate entrepreneurs are people who tend to explore many passions. Often our careers and paychecks reflect that, and we feel that we are not taken seriously. Becoming an expert sounds like it doesn't gel with the personality of a multipassionate creative, but in fact expertise is the logical career path. In this episode we talk about why being an expert is important especially for a multi passionate creative, how to decide on an area of expertise, how to become an expert, and what to do with that expertise. We'll also talk about the fascinating life of Sir Isaac Newton, multi passionate, creative, and expert.

Being lazy is equated to wasting your life. Our society rewards the overachievers, the productive people who manage to "get it all done." But it's never enough, it can lead to burnout, and that's not the way to foster the kind of creativity that leads to new inventions, innovation, and groundbreaking art. In this episode we discuss Dr Devon Price's book, "Laziness Does Not Exist," and explore how to be more, not less, lazy.

How do you make your creative concept stick? How do you reach an audience and inspire people to drink the creative KoolAid of whatever you're selling be it writing, art music, or products? The answer is simple: Effective storytelling.

Storytelling has multiple educational, psychological, and creative benefits as well as being the centerpiece of any creative marketing strategy for artists, writers, and creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and PR executives. How can you leverage the creative power of storytelling as a creative, and what makes a good, effective story? Where do you start when you just have an idea but nothing else? Get drunk on the creative possibilities of storytelling. This episode will be useful for even experienced writers and storytellers.

If you're an artist, writer, musician, or creative thinking of entrepreneurship, consider this episode of Creative Happy Hour your accelerated Creative MBA. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities of starting your own creative business, from ideation to analytics, in lingo that won't scare off creatives. We'll also be chatting with serial creative entrepreneur and creative biz owner Jill Cherry, the multi passionate creative behind Modern Quilt Co. about making money as a creative.

Too many people see a multi passionate creative and think "flighty," "scattered," or, even worse, "Jack of all trades, master of none." But being a multi-passionate creative is a gift. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, you'll learn different strategies for being productive while being multi-passionate and how to build your cohesive personal brand as a multi passionate creative entrepreneur. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities with Passion Fruit Mules.

Some artists and creatives will have you believe that it is better to create a masterpiece or two and nothing else than it is to produce a huge body of work. Others argue that going for quantity will inevitably yield a few works of genius and also improve productivity and creative thinking. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, get drunk on the creative possibilities of not taking yourself so seriously as a creative and engaging in creative play in order to ultimately get better results, artworks, and ideas. You'll also learn about effective brainstorming techniques and get recipes for 3 different drinks for a crowd.

Creative Happy Hour is starting a new adventure! Hell no, we're not quitting! We're taking a short two week hiatus before starting up again on season 5... and hopefully organizing live events in our new hometown of Santa Barbara CA!

In this episode we'll be talking about creative breaks:

-When to take a break.

-Creative benefits of a break.

-How to make the most of a break.

-How to build breaks into your everyday life to boost creativity and productivity.

We'll also be talking with Amanda and Bec, fellow book lovers and podcasters at Slide Between the Pages, about reading breaks and podcasting.

Authenticity is trending. You would think that authenticity comes naturally, but in a world where we're all building personal brands and making decisions on how to present ourselves on social media as an individual, a brand, or a company, that's not necessarily true!

Still, marketing gurus tell us that being authentic is the only real way to set ourselves apart, break through the noise, and organically gain followers and clients.

Today we'll be talking about that seemingly elusive quality of authenticity. What is it? Why do we want it? How do creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs get it?

We'll also be talking about how to create a certificate of authenticity for your work.

Remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? There's a good chance that your childhood career dreams were a lot more creative- and, well, a lot more fun than your job prospects or your current job reality. Some of you went straight to the Plan B career. Others explored a job in the arts but never quite managed to get past the starving artist stage.

Today, there are limitless opportunities for creatives to embark on careers that are rewarding both creatively and financially. On this week's episode of Creative Happy Hour, get drunk on the creative possibilities of creative careers including jobs in the tech sector. Tech companies are more and more turning to creatives to gain a competitive advantage.

Tune in and learn how to get your creative dream job.