Your Creative Mind

How do we judge a piece of art as worthy? Who decides the truth worth? Does art have intrinsic value or everything about it subjective? Listen to this micro-episode for ideas on this complicated topic.

How do you give yourself permission to create? What does it take to make room in your life to pursue your creative muse? Listen to this micro-episode to find out.

This micro-episode details the process of pulling out of the one and transitioning into the other. Our brains need the space to move between them. If we make that space, we will be more productive and creative. Listen to the episode to get ideas on how

This micro-episode will spark your creative drive. Listen to it to be inspired to get started.

Thomas Michael is an artist with a camera. He began his career in front of the camera in the 1980s in Milan, Paris, and New York. Then, he transitioned into photography in 2004. He shoots the fashion and events industries. He has also made a name for himself as a specialist in corporate headshots where he brings his signature style. He has a gift of bringing out the best in the people he photographs so they are always thrilled with the results. He also works with the Airbnb Experience, which I hadn’t heard of but you’re going to love this terrific venture. It combines artistic skill with the wonderful business model of Airbnb. Listen in to hear what it’s all about and how you can make and keep memories in a whole new way.

Thomas combines a love of form and feature with technical skills in post-production and retouching to produce beautiful and inspired work.

You can find Thomas on Instagram at @thomas.michael.z, on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/thomasmichaelstudio/, and also at his website at http://thomasmichaelstudio.com.

You can also see his work on the Airbnb Experience at https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/207157 and read some of the incredible reviews he regularly gets from the people he photographs.

This episode is full sage advice for people who want to pursue photography as a career as well as a model. If you've ever wondered what it is like to work in this creative industry, now's your chance to found out!

We hear a lot about how confidence is a crucial aspect of being a successful public speaker. Certainly, it's important. But there are other factors in play that will make or break your presentation. Whether or not you're a Creative, you'll need to know how to present about what you do.

Confidence plays a role, but listen to today's micro-episode to hear three others you must master.

As a creative or an artist, you must be vigilant about the business aspects of your work. Here are some tips about how to proceed in ensuring that you cover the bases on the business end of your creativity.

How do you approach contracts? Comment and let me know.

This is a call back episode from the holiday season. We all get tired. And what can you do when you have creative goals but you're exhausted? What do you need to do to raise your energy level so you can achieve your goals?

Today's episode is a giant hat tip to author and entrepreneur Derek Sivers. This is a question I now ask myself before any choice. Listen to find out the test you must every choice through in order to make your life flow in the right direction.

How to handle it when things fall apart 

How do you take and acknowledge anxiety? What can you do to name your fears and tame them? And how do you transform the fear and the anxiety into something new, exciting, and actionable?

Build the Confidence to Express Yourself

If you want to become more confident and less anxious, follow the techniques I lay out in this encore episode. Particularly, I pay attention to the butterflies in our bellies. I outline a technique to tame those belly butterflies once and for all.