Today we're joined by Steven Ecker. Steven is a collage artist based in Austin, TX. He both creates his own collages and hosts collage workshops. I (Sophy) have attended many of his workshops and that's actually how I know Steven.

We discuss using creativity as an outlet for your emotions; building a business around your art; having the confidence to put yourself out there; defining your own metrics of success; confronting the blank page; and more. We hope you enjoy today's conversation!

Check out Steven's work: https://www.instagram.com/getlostcollages/

Resources mentioned:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Jonathon Lopez is a solutions consultant at Aptitude 8. Aptitude 8 helps businesses use the CRM Hubspot effectively. Jonathon shares about his journey getting into tech and his current role. He also talks about a vision he has for a non profit that would help people learn basic "real world" skills like balancing a budget and applying for your first job. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Matt Rhyze is a video editor for YouTuber Jeremy Hutchins (7.8 millions subscribers). Matt joins the show to discuss his process, including tips for comedic timing and sound design. He also shares insights into the revision process.

Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathewrhyze/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==

Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MathewRhyzee

Jeremy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyHutchins

Michael Brooker has had various experiences involving music, including playing in a punk rock band and writing his own songs. In today's episode, he discusses his creative process.

My friend Sarah Kazuko Martin joins the show to discuss a 500+ page writing project she undertook during the pandemic. She reflects on her various stages of her life, and discusses how she loves journaling as a way to channel her thoughts. She shares details about how her writing project came together as well as plans for future projects.

Kindra Ting is a freelance marketing designer who works with B2B tech brands. She joins the show to discuss her journey getting started in marketing design. Kindra emphasizes the value of making friends in the same career field as you, advocating for reaching out to like-minded people on Instagram.

Maxwell Bentley, founder of Bentley Media (video marketing agency), shares how to get started in video marketing, his love for video as a kid, and how to leverage video to engage customers and prospects.

You can check out Bentley Media at https://www.weonlyfilmeverything.com/