Imagine walking into your studio or workspace, feeling calm, centered and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Wouldn’t it be great to have an inner knowing that whatever is on your plate will get done? I know that for so many of us, certain projects can feel like a mountain we have to climb, daunting and overwhelming. If you are an artist or creative dealing with big deadlines, I hope this episode gives you some helpful tools and techniques to help you navigate even the busiest seasons of life and enjoy the ride.  Join Ekaterina Popova on this episode and hear about strategies to help you stay joyful and grounded as you get things done! Support our magazine and community by joining us at www.createmagazine.com/subscribe Use code "new reader" to save on your subscription.  Join our newsletter: www.createmagazine.com/newsletter

Imagine walking into your studio or workspace, feeling calm, centered and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Wouldn’t it be great to have an inner knowing that whatever is on your plate will get done? I know that for so many of us, certain projects can feel like a mountain we have to climb, daunting and overwhelming. If you are an artist or creative dealing with big deadlines, I hope this episode gives you some helpful tools and techniques to help you navigate even the busiest seasons of life and enjoy the ride. Join Ekaterina Popova on this episode and hear about strategies to help you stay joyful and grounded as you get things done! Support our magazine and community by joining us at www.createmagazine.com/subscribe Use code "new reader" to save on your subscription. Join our newsletter: www.createmagazine.com/newsletter

Imagine walking into your studio or workspace, feeling calm, centered and ready to take on whatever the day may bring. Wouldn’t it be great to have an inner knowing that whatever is on your plate will get done? I know that for so many of us, certain projects can feel like a mountain we have to climb, daunting and overwhelming. If you are an artist or creative dealing with big deadlines, I hope this episode gives you some helpful tools and techniques to help you navigate even the busiest seasons of life and enjoy the ride.&nbsp; Join Ekaterina Popova on this episode and hear about strategies to help you stay joyful and grounded as you get things done! Support our magazine and community by joining us at www.createmagazine.com/subscribe Use code "new reader" to save on your subscription.&nbsp; Join our newsletter: www.createmagazine.com/newsletter

Messy Middle: Completing Big Deadlines With Peace and Gratitude

Art & Cocktails is a weekly podcast where contemporary art meets creativity, business, and real talk. Hosted by artist, Create! Magazine founder, and master coach Ekaterina Popova, each episode delivers honest, no-nonsense conversations that blend passion and vulnerability with real-world strategies for thriving as a creative entrepreneur.

Created for artists, creatives, and artpreneurs, the show features inspiring stories and candid discussions with artists, curators, writers, and thought leaders in the arts and beyond. From navigating the art world to building a sustainable creative practice, each episode offers actionable tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights—served with your favorite drink in hand.

Whether you're in the studio, on a walk, or unwinding after a long day, Art & Cocktails is your go-to space for fresh perspectives and practical tools to support your artistic journey. Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation—because your creative life deserves it.

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

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Art & Cocktails is a weekly podcast where contemporary art meets creativity, business, and real talk. Hosted by artist, Create! Magazine founder, and master coach Ekaterina Popova, each episode delivers honest, no-nonsense conversations that blend passion and vulnerability with real-world strategies for thriving as a creative entrepreneur. Created for artists, creatives, and artpreneurs, the show features inspiring stories and candid discussions with artists, curators, writers, and thought leaders in the arts and beyond. From navigating the art world to building a sustainable creative practice, each episode offers actionable tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights—served with your favorite drink in hand. Whether you're in the studio, on a walk, or unwinding after a long day, Art & Cocktails is your go-to space for fresh perspectives and practical tools to support your artistic journey. Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation—because your creative life deserves it. Find us at www.createmagazine.co/podcast — where the conversation about art and business starts.

Art &amp; Cocktails is a weekly podcast where contemporary art meets creativity, business, and real talk. Hosted by artist, Create! Magazine founder, and master coach Ekaterina Popova, each episode delivers honest, no-nonsense conversations that blend passion and vulnerability with real-world strategies for thriving as a creative entrepreneur.

Created for artists, creatives, and artpreneurs, the show features inspiring stories and candid discussions with artists, curators, writers, and thought leaders in the arts and beyond. From navigating the art world to building a sustainable creative practice, each episode offers actionable tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes insights—served with your favorite drink in hand.

Whether you're in the studio, on a walk, or unwinding after a long day, Art &amp; Cocktails is your go-to space for fresh perspectives and practical tools to support your artistic journey. Tune in weekly and be part of the conversation—because your creative life deserves it.

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

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