Make Art Not Content

You can't put in your art what you haven't experienced in real life. Starring Shelby.

Starring Karimah, Hania, Jae, Calvin, Dominic, Michaelina, James, Yas, Jaa, Roisner, Tomson, Yoonha, Laura, Hüma, Robbie, Alice, Coco, Agathe, Sizzy Rocket, Anna, Mean Goddess, Joey, Spiry, Hannah, Nikolai, Han Sandwich, BIRU, and Sabrina.

Your art is important.

How I taught myself to keep the passion burning no matter what.

Just because you're creative doesn't mean you're an artist.

featuring: JPGMAFIA on #radioprimaverasound

God Momentum isn’t just how artists who are at the top of their game behave… It’s also the behavior they use to get there.

Three magical steps to artistic reinvention. ✨

Featuring Lina, Layane, Agnes, Cheng Cheng, Liv, Liv's Roommates & Madison Cunningham

At some point, you’re going to have to ask yourself… "Am I the type of artist who runs with the wolves? Or... am I the type of artist who hangs with the sheep?"  

Social media is killing your art. Here's what you can do about it.

The next Basquiat won’t look anything like the original Basquiat. But they WILL resemble him in spirit.

It’s a scary time to have a different opinion or to make controversial art. And that’s precisely why we have to. — Excerpts from “Whiplash” (2014) movie, Venus Williams interview with Elena Cardone, David Goggins Million Dollar Mastermind (2022), Andrew Huberman Podcast “How to Build Immense Inner Strength”, Busta Rhymes on Diary Of A CEO Podcast.

THE TOP 10. With additional words of wisdom from David Bowie, Rosalia, Ethan Hawke, Rocky, Jordan Peterson, Oprah, Virgil Abloh, Seinfeld, Matthew McConaughey, Emma Chamberlain, Midnight In Paris, Whiplash, Claire from 'The Bear', Taylor Swift, and a homeless man video that's been on YouTube for the past 8 years (thanks Rose).

Just like Taylor Swift did.

People always say "NEVER give up on your dream". But is this actually good advice? Or is it only a cliché holding you back from your true destiny?

3 changes in perspective you need if you're at a crossroads right now.

How to use the 5 W's to carve out your own little niche in the world.

Yes, this is an absolutely true story. — Shoutout to Antoine, who was there for the radical transmogrification. Excerpt from 'Madonna: Truth Or Dare'. 

If you’ve been feeling like you need to reconnect to your authentic self recently… You're not alone. Let me tell you an inspiring story that happened to my friend Pola last year. — Featuring @okeycorp, Sarah Shébani @shebanimusic (musical interlude), Carmen (Bernard Lonergan Theory), Austin Kleon (from Colin & Samir Podcast ‘The Copy and Paste Culture of YouTube’). A special thanks to Lucho of Cloud Worldwide for spreading the word about this podcast in Colombia.

The shame you feel about making money from your art.

"There are habits you have right now that are totally killing your creativity. They take you from a potential 10… to a 6. When you stop doing these things, magic happens..." — Featuring Drake AI, Rick Rubin (Joe Rogan Podcast), Tyler The Creator (Converse All Star Series Interview), MrBeast (Lex Fridman Podcast), Cate Blanchett (W Magazine Interview), Virgil Abloh (Core Studio Public Lecture), Richard Avedon (Charlie Rose Interview), Taylor Swift (American Music Awards), Illmind (ProducerGrind Podcast), Jeremy Pope (from Hollywood Reporter interview), Chet Faker (Tape Notes Podcast)

This is the episode you've been waiting for...

Self-help books will never give you self-respect, self-love, self-reliance, or self-mastery. Only self-discipline can give you those things. And that, my artist friend, has been your missing link.

Society teaches us from an early age to distrust and ostracize anyone who doesn’t fit the mold. That’s why, by the time you discover that you’re an artist… You’ve probably been at war with yourself for years already. And you weren’t even aware of it. It takes on many different ugly faces. Like Self-doubt. Imposter syndrome. And it’s only a courageous re-awakening that can put you back at the center of your creative purpose again. (Featuring Lea)

Can aspiring artists learn anything from someone who is a self-described “content queen”? | SOURCES: Emma Chamberlain on The Tonight Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPLBNRkxt5U — Emma Chamberlain on Call Her Daddy https://open.spotify.com/episode/5YG5tfhOXMo62IGTPsEY0s — Emma Chamberlain's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@emmachamberlain — Emma Chamberlain's Podcast ‘Anything Goes’ https://open.spotify.com/show/5VzFvh1JlEhBMS6ZHZ8CNO — Emma Chamberlain Has a Spiritual Awakening While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones https://youtu.be/ZeXN7PchnkQ

The hard truth about what it takes to make art that sticks out of a crowd.

Sometimes learning a new word acts like dynamite on the walls around you. Today, we discuss TWO such words. | SOURCES: “All Star Series: Tyler Talk, Paris” by Converse ( https://youtu.be/Z90f1-zWg0c ); JAMES BALDWIN & NIKKI GIOVANNI - A CONVERSATION (1971) Complete ( https://youtu.be/4Jc54RvDUZU ); Your Mom's House Podcast - Ep.670 w/ Louis C.K. ( https://youtu.be/KTJXdmJ5cWQ ) “Know the Artist: Frida Kahlo “ by Several Circles | Art History ( https://youtu.be/9tKFIbT5UHc ); “Frida Kahlo • Pain Becomes Art (Creative Codex Podcast Ep 3)” by Creative Codex ( https://youtu.be/-N28Qwg7tYU ); “Frida Kahlo's Life” by Fineartchik ( https://youtu.be/QmxVEmS6ako ); “Frida Kahlo and Fibromyalgia: The Healing Power of Creativity” by Dr. Liptan ( https://youtu.be/1i7\_JwCKlC8 )

You may think the art you're making will be your greatest work of art. It isn't.

A new artist perspective for the changing season.

Is the price of loneliness worth it— to live a life of doing what we love?

The artist "comedown" is a very real thing, indeed.

The secret to becoming a prolific artist is easier than you may think. (taken from 'The Book Of Transformation') || SOURCES: Huberman Lab Podcast #8 “Optimize Your Learning & Creativity with Science-based Tools”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuP-1ioh4LY — Kobe Bryant Thrive Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdrVVJPlUK4 — Matthew Walker on Joe Rogan Experience #1109: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwaWilO\_Pig — Arianna Huffington Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nncY-MA1Iu8

Are you on the right track? Only if you can answer these three questions in your sleep. An episode of ultra #truthlotion.

People Watching 2.0 has arrived. From 'The Book Of Dares'.

Mady is struggling with the #1 dream killer.

Ever notice how the people who preach about mental health online are often no better off than you? Isn't it time we start taking advice from the people who actually exude the qualities that we desire?

@sighswoon takes over the podcast. She teaches us 1. how to grow a following, 2. how to handle "haters" and 3. how to manifest money.

A different way of looking at the art of making art. Featuring @sighswoon (Gabi Abrão).

At first, you think you have a genius idea. After working on it a bit, you realize things aren’t working. And then you start thinking it sucks. Which leads you to start thinking that YOU suck. Welcome to the creative process. AKA 'The Struggle'. (From 'The Book Of Mental Health') Featuring Mystery Student Sarah. Watch her videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbsTNGKB4eVv4LeZpl4AqVw

5 pearls of wisdom to help you become a better artist.

Work/Life balance doesn't work for artists. There's a better way. Want proof? Hajime Sorayama, Emma Chamberlain, Nicky Minaj, and Dan Pena. (From 'The Book Of Transformation') -- CREDITS: “Prelude To Taps”, PublicResourceOrg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP3pNJWjxKI // “Honor The Fallen”, The U.S. Army, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ7Nz81TgGQ

"If you want to invent the lightbulb, you can’t just keep trying to invent a better candle. At some point, you’re gonna need to take a leap of faith." From 'The Book Of Influence'. Excerpts: Nancy Duarte ’ Resonate’ (Chapter 9, Change Your World) / T-Pain rant from Twitch stream (https://www.twitch.tv/tpain) / Shia Lebeof interview (‘A Man Named Scott’ documentary)

You may not be able to throw lightning back into a cloud... You may not be able to cure disease with a snap of your fingers... But there is one miracle every artist has the ability to perform… | Sources: Joe Rogan Experiences:#1724 w/Jewel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TRBNGScfO2K3RWRIYJedJ?si=3be0387fe8db4628&nd=1 | A Man Named Scott (A Kid Cudi Documentary) on Amazon Prime Video

A diner with my friend Karen reveals the answer I've been looking for since I started this podcast.

What can creatives do to avoid having an existential crisis every couple of months? Here are a few ideas... (From 'The Book Of Mental Health')

Some people choose a life of mediocrity and regret... Others embrace excellence and achieving "God Momentum". Which path have you chosen without even realizing it? (Excerpt from: Casey Neistat - Steve-O's Wild Ride! Ep #54)

All that art you're making... Who are you making it for? Your answer may be influencing your art in ways you never thought of.

The same worldview used by Banksy, Kanye and Marina Abramovic was found hidden in a cult 80s teen movie. What's the role of art in society? What's the role of the artist? The best answer I could find.

Congregation… Are you ready for the truth?