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Machtia

by MachtiaCo

A podcast from creatives, for creatives! ✨ In this space we'll share ideas, stories, case studies and lessons learned about creativity. Do you have an idea or a project in mind, and don't know how to start? Let's chat! [email protected] Instagram: @machtiaco

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  1. #34 - Sentir las Emociones

    En este episodio hablamos sobre el shift en la narrativa sobre las emociones ha cambiado, y cada vez hay más consciencia sobre la importancia de sentirlas sin dejarse controlar por ellas. Hablamos de las Morning Pages (de Julia Cameron) como un muy buen starting point a tener mejor emotional...

  2. #32 - El Paso del Tiempo

    ¡Regresamos! Después de un pequeño break, nos sentamos a catch up y hablamos de todo - desde el proceso de viajar y el usar puntos, hasta la migración, el paso del tiempo, y las preguntas existenciales que surgen a raíz de estos. ¡Hablemos! Website: machtia.co Instagram: instagram.com/machtiaco

  3. #31 - ¿Qué define la "cultura" hoy en día?

    Este episodio es la continuación directa del episodio de la semana pasada. Hablamos sobre el "tik-tok speak" y el surgimiento de términos nuevos para describir cosas que ya existían, la búsqueda de la autenticidad, la presión de conformarse, y discutimos si hoy hay "culturas" distintivas de la...

  4. #30 - Cuando la vida no se ve como pensamos que se vería

    En este episodio hablamos sobre mantenerse fiel al porqué detrás de los proyectos personales, aceptar cuando las cosas no van cómo quisieramos, el duelo por lo que se fue o lo que nunca fue, going back to basics, y otras cositas. Let's chat! Instagram: instagram.com/machtiaco Website: machtia.co

  5. B-roll | La gente está cansada (ourselves included)

    En este episodio hablamos un poco sobre este sentimiento implícito de que todos estamos cansados. Vemos memes, reels y hasta estadísticas que comprueban que estamos viviendo a un ritmo poco natural que nos tiene exhaustos. Hablamos sobre como lo vemos en nuestras vidas entre otras cosas como el...

  6. #29 - Taboos, Stigmas & Creativity

    In this episode, we discuss how taboos & stigmas impact creativity. In many ways, it is the pushback against these that can ignite a creative drive, but in other ways, they hinder the widespread sharing or appreciation of some creative pieces due to their stronghold in particular societies. Let's...

  7. B-roll | Sobre relaciones y salir de la zona de confort

    En este b-roll nos desahogamos un poco respecto a lo difícil que es hacer y mantener relaciones interpersonales hoy en día, especialmente en ciudades como Vancouver. Hablamos sobre el decline de las dating apps, y la importancia de retomar las interacciones IRL. Hablemos!...

  8. #28 - In Focus: 1968 Mexico Olympics Branding

    This week we kickoff one of our new episode formats called 'In Focus', in which we'll do a deep dive of a specific creation - from a show to a music album, to a song or an event. We inaugurated it taking a closer look at the 1968 Mexico Olympics branding and discuss why it is so iconic and why it...

  9. B-roll | Venezuela Libre & Bienvenidos a nuestro b-roll!

    Estamos de regreso (por enésima vez! 😅). Como algunos sabrán, decidimos comenzar un nuevo proyecto llamado MachtiaCo, orientado a la creatividad y la formación de nuestros creatives selves/colectivo. Pero nos hacía falta un espacio donde pudiéramos solo expresarnos y documentar ese never-ending...

  10. B-roll | ¡Somos un fully operating business! & Apoyar los proyectos personales

    En este b-roll les contamos un poco sobre nuestra experiencia volviéndonos un registered business en Canadá, y hablamos sobre la importancia de apoyar y no menospreciar los proyectos personales y los pequeños comienzos. Hablemos! instagram.com/machtiaco machtia.co Si te interesa colaborar,...

  11. #27 - How does immigration impact a city’s creative output?

    In this episode, we discuss in what ways cities are changed or impacted, creatively speaking, by immigration. We realized Miami is one of the cities were we have personally seen this the most. Can you think of other examples? Let us know in the comments!

  12. #26 - Paradoxical Traits of Creative People

    In this episode, we went through the list of 'paradoxical traits' found in creative people, as proposed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in "Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention." We touch on the ones that resonated the most with us and shared examples from our own creative...

  13. #24 - Reddit asked, we answered

    We were curious to find what people on reddit were asking about creativity and the creative life. We share our takes on some of the most interesting Reddit questions we found, ranging from AI overtaking us to what the worst parts of being a Hogwarts student are!

  14. #23 - ¿Cuál fue el mejor año en el entretenimiento?

    En este episodio platicamos sobre qué año, durante nuestro lifetime y de acuerdo a nuestro criterio, fue el mejor en la música, el cine y la TV. ¿Será verdad eso de que lo de antes era mejor, o simplemente estamos envejeciendo? Cuéntanos cuál es el mejor año para ti!

  15. #22 - It’s us against the world: Choosing a different path

    What do you do when your goals and desires don’t align with what the *world* says we *should* aim for and desire? The journey of not conforming to the world’s standards and living out our calling can be hard, painful and lonely. In this episode we discuss some of the ways we’ve navigated the...

  16. #21 - Cuando lo creado toma vida propia : El lado oscuro de la innovación

    En este episodio regresamos al español para discutir el lado “oscuro” de crear cosas nuevas, particularmente tecnologías nuevas. ¿Quién es responsable cuando lo creado toma vida propia y se vuelve dañino? ¿Cómo nos protegemos como creadores y consumidores de no perpetuar lo malo? Estas son…

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  17. #20 - The Rise of the Creator: The Commodification of Art & The Impact of Publishing our Work

    In this episode we discuss the increasing commodification of art and the impact that is having on both creatives and consumers. We try to delve deeper into why this might rub us the wrong way, buy also why it might have a positive side for those who want to make their work known!

  18. #19 - The Importance of Play for Creatives

    When was the last time you engaged in an activity for the pure pleasure and enjoyment of it? No outcomes, no KPIs, no efficiency – just joy. It can often be hard to carve out time for play in the busyness of daily life, but for creatives, play is an essential source of inspiration and refreshment...

  19. #18 - The Dunning Kruger Effect: What is it and how does it affect us?

    In this episode we discover that Julianna may or may not have the Dunning Kruger effect (jk!) We learn more about this cognitive bias that, taking the abundance of memes that point to it as evidence, might be more common in our workplaces (and lives) than we realize. We chat about some of the…

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  20. #17 - I have an idea, now what?

    Have you ever had a great idea but don't know where to begin? We've been there too. In this episode we talk about our own process to capture ideas that occur to us, what we do once we have an idea, and some of the challenges we encounter when deciding which one(s) to pursue. Let's chat!…

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  21. #16 - The 10,000 hour theory: Fact or Fiction?

    In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour theory and discuss some of the ways in which it can serve us as creatives, and some of the ways in which it can actually hinder our progress. Have you ever heard of this theory? Let us know your thoughts! Instagram:...

  22. #15 - The Gap Between the Wants & the ‘Shoulds’

    Have you ever experienced some dissonance between what you want to do and what you feel you should be doing? We certainly have. As creatives, we’ve found this is a common struggle and we dive a little deeper into why this is the case and how we are navigating it in our own lives. We ended this...

  23. #14 - What to do when you feel burnout?

    Have you ever felt burnt out? Chances are the answer is yes. In this episode, we discuss our experience with burnout, how we cope with it and work through it, what has helped us and how this has impacted our creative process. Let's chat! Instagram: instagram.com/machtiaco TikTok:...

  24. #13 - How to know if you're creative

    Have you ever wondered if you're creative? Or outright believed that you're not? In this episode, we discuss, from our perspective, some of the key characteristics of a creative person and make a case for why we believe everyone has creative potential! Let's connect! Instagram:...

  25. #12 - Knowing When to Stop

    We often hear advice on how to get a project started and off the ground, and how to keep going even when things get rough. However, we are rarely taught how to know when it’s time to stop, either personally or our project. Stopping doesn’t always have to be permanent, nor does it equal failure....

  26. #11 - Why Everyone’s Obsessed with Sara J Maas and her Books

    Have you heard of Sarah J Maas? Chances are you have – her books are everywhere right now and it seems like everyone’s obsessed with them! But, who is Sarah J Maas and how did her work become so popular? We did a bit of a deeper dive during this episode into her story and universe, also known as...

  27. #10 - Starting a Project with Your Best Friend: Our Story & Tips

    We made it to 10 episodes! 🙌🏻 So naturally, we celebrated it by taking a trip down memory lane and recounting how this project came about, the different iterations of it throughout the years, and our vision for the future. We hope you're entertained, encouraged and inspired by it ✨ We'd love to...

  28. #9 - Life Mottos that Fuel our Creativity (and Life)!

    This episode is a special one for us 🤍 In it, we share some of the "philosophical" (not really, but you know what we mean!) underpinnings behind what and why we create. We share some of our mottos that guide much of our creative journeys and that motivate us when we face roadblocks or fall into…

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  29. #8 - Can’t buy Creativity: How the Housing Crisis is Shaping our Communities

    We discuss the ways in which the housing crisis is affecting our creativity, both as individuals and as communities. Despite most of the impacts seeming negative, there are some ways in which the current housing conditions can propel us to become more creative at both micro and macro levels....

  30. #7 - Practices that enhance creativity

    In this episode we share some practices and habits that have helped us feel creative and develop a more creative life! Share yours with us!

  31. #6 - How do rules & guidelines impact creativity?

    When can/do rules, guidelines, policies, etc. hinder or help the creative process? Why are they necessary sometimes and where do they come from? These are some of the questions we explore in this episode - our first in English! We also share our own experiences navigating constraints in our...

  32. #5 - Millennial Media Moguls: El Caso de Betches Media

    En este episodio hablamos sobre la compañía "Betches Media" y las lecciones que podemos aprender sobre sus inicios, su crecimiento y su oferta actual. Este caso es genial para todos aquellos que, como nosotras, están buscando emprender en el espacio digital de forma auténtica. Betches Media es un...

  33. #4 - ¿Buscar la popularidad afecta la creatividad?

    ¿Alguna vez has sentido presión por hacer algo que es popular, pero que quizá no te representa? En este episodio discutimos sobre la relación entre la búsqueda de la popularidad y el proceso creativo. Discutimos como aunque muchas veces esta búsqueda puede jugarnos en contra, a veces termina…

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  34. #3 - ¿Cuál es la relación entre el movimiento y la creatividad?

    Se ha comprobado que la actividad física impacta positivamente la creatividad. En este episodio discutimos algunas de las razones detrás de esta correlación positiva; comentamos sobre nuestras experiencias intentando ser creativas y moviéndonos más; y damos algunos tips prácticos para quienes...

  35. #2 - Las sequías creativas y cómo salir de ellas

    En este episodio hablamos sobre esos periodos en los que sientes que por más que quieras, simplemente no puedes crear. Hablamos sobre qué causa estas sequías creativas, cómo salir de ellas, y te compartimos algunas cosas que nos han funcionado a nosotras cuando nos encontramos en ese estado....

  36. #1 - El fenómeno de Colleen Hoover

    ¿Alguna vez has oído hablar de Colleen Hoover? En este primer episodio discutimos un poco sobre su trayectoria de ser una autora self-published, a ser una de las escritoras de Young Adult Fiction más aclamadas en la actualidad. Discutimos un poco sobre la discusión del "arte comercial" vs. el…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast from creatives, for creatives! ✨ In this space we'll share ideas, stories, case studies and lessons learned about creativity. Do you have an idea or a project in mind, and don't know how to start? Let's chat! [email protected] Instagram: @machtiaco

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How many episodes does Machtia have?

Machtia currently has 36 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Machtia about?

A podcast from creatives, for creatives! ✨ In this space we'll share ideas, stories, case studies and lessons learned about creativity. Do you have an idea or a project in mind, and don't know how to start? Let's chat! [email protected] Instagram: @machtiaco

How often does Machtia release new episodes?

Machtia has 36 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Machtia is created and hosted by MachtiaCo.
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