Jack of All Trades Creator While Working a 9-5 with Tom M.

In this episode of Dear Creator, I sit down with my longtime friend Tom to chat about creativity, inspiration, and what it truly means to be a modern Creator. Tom shares his unique journey as a multi-hyphenate creative: from photography and drag to writing and documenting life with an old-school camcorder.We explore:Balancing a 9-to-5 with creative projects (the "5-to-9 lifestyle")The importance of living your life for authentic inspirationThe blurred lines between inspiration and copying in creative workHow creativity isn’t just about output but also recovery and imaginationTom also shares his 2025 creative goals, including leaning into writing, embracing weird drag content, and collaborating more. Whether you're a Creator juggling multiple projects or someone searching for inspiration, this episode will leave you with plenty to think about.Connect with me! ↓(FREE) Build In Public Workshop: https://morganmarkowski.myflodesk.com/build-in-public-workshop(FREE) Pivot with Purpose Notion Workbook: https://morganmarkowski.myflodesk.com/pivot-with-purposePivot Proof Content Planning Course: https://morganmarkowski.thrivecart.com/pivot-proofOffer In Progress: https://morganmarkowski.thrivecart.com/offer-in-progressWebsite / Work With Me: https://www.morganmarkowski.com/Subscribe to Newsletter: https://morganmarkowski.myflodesk.com/newsletter-sign-upYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganmarkowskiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganmarkowskiTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morganmarkowskiDear Creator Podcast: https://dearcreatorpodcast.substack.com/