Discovering Your Creative Voice through Social Media with Gus Heagerty

Navigating the world of social media can be daunting for artists, with the fear of producing cringey, try-hard, and inauthentic content always looming. And yet, in 2024, mastering social media is essential for capturing attention in order to grow an audience. In this episode, we welcome Gus Heagerty, a true multi-hyphenate artist who has found success in discovering his creative voice through social media. He has discovered a way to authentically engage with social media, building a sizable audience without compromising his creative values, leading to some awesome opportunities. Tune in to hear Gus share his unique insights on staying true to yourself while navigating the complexities of social media and to hear about the time Joshua professed his love for Gus back in college. If you’re struggling to find your authentic voice online and grow your audience without losing your artistic soul, this episode is for you!Gus Heagerty Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gus.heagertyGus Heagerty TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@gus.heagertyI Am a Slow Tid Websitehttps://slowtide.org/Join our Patreon for ad-free early access to episodes, exclusive discounts, weekly Q&As, and so much more.  Visit https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast today!Submit your story to Raw & Rising, the mini-series spotlighting hustling creatives—those self-producing, diversifying their income, and tackling challenges head-on. Visit www.artists-strategy.com/creative-risk to pitch your story today. —Thanks for listening!Join our email list for our weekly newsletter with deep insight on our personal artistic journeys: www.artists-strategy.com/signupSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-risk/id1706381310Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hzvD8HgCjOo1NcA5zBDN4?si=404a2369523a45cbFollow Us on IG: www.instagram.com/creativeriskpod/Follow Us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@creativeriskpod— “CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.