All Episodes

Standout Reinventions: She Buried Her Best Friend, Broke Down, and Became a Kindergarten Teacher in Costa Rica. Grace Grossmann's Many Reinventions

36: Why Every Big Dream Needs a Pilot First with Darnell Brown

Standout Authors: They Lost Everything in Hurricane Maria. The Book Survived Anyway. Migdy and Clau's Author Journey.

35: Why Creative Business Coach Christi Johnson Says Your Business Should Feel Like Play

Standout Authors: She Couldn't Type Her Book, So She Spoke It Instead: Tiffany Yu's Author Journey

Standout Reinventions: She Burned It All Down. More Than Once. Bridget Baker's Many Reinventions

34: She Never Planned to Write a Book. Now She's Published Twenty-Four. Cathy Derksen's Author Journey.

33: Why Children's Book Illustrator Melquea Smith Ditched the Lone Wolf Creative Myth

Standout Authors: How an Illness and Forced Rest Unlocked a Hidden Creative Gift with Maya Sarin

32: What Nobody Tells You About Publishing Your Book with Anita Henderson

31: From Paralegal to Publishing Powerhouse with Danielle Anderson

Standout Authors - Writing That Heals: Why Horror is the Most Honest Genre with Lee Murray

30: The Unexpected Business That Sprouted Out of a Child's Desire with Osayi Lasisi

29: How to Stop Being Afraid of Money as a Creative with Hannah Cole

28: Book Coaching, Creative Writing, and Overcoming the Inner Critic with Dr. Bailey Lang

27: How to Write Your Book Without Burning Out with Jennifer Locke

26: Beyond the Book: Building a Writing Ecosystem with Andy Hodges

25: Why Creatives Struggle with Self-Worth and How to Reclaim It with Julia Carmen

Why Authentic Stories Create Loyal Readers with Leigh Carron - Standout Authors Unbound

24: Stop Hiding Your Weird. Authentic Personal Branding with Rachel Lee

Come Join Us at the Book Summit with Marc Cordon

Navigating Business as an Introverted Creative with Aicila from Business as Unusual

23: Grow Your Business by Slowing Down with Heidi Weiland

22: Reconnecting with Your True Creative Voice with Britta Buchanan

21: Building with Intention: A Purpose-Led Path to Creative Influence with Ben Rennie

20: From Poetry to Purpose: Creativity, Identity, and Sharing Your Voice with Felicia Iyamu

Living and Leading with Joy, Trust, and Creative Freedom with Heather Vickery (From Substack LIve)

Unplugged and Unfiltered: The New Podcast Vibe!

19: From Overwhelmed to Intentional: Planning Events That Work with Heather Black

18: When the Life You Built No Longer Fits: How to Find Your Next Creative Direction

I Just Turned 40!

17: Finish Your Book Without Burning Out with Cynthia Morris

[Re-air] Starting Messy, Building Confidence, and Finding Your Creative Voice with Bob Baker

16: From 20-Year Art Hiatus to Creative Success with Steven Light aka SLART

15: Empowering Black and Brown Designers Through Community and Support with Dominique Jones

14: Embracing Creativity, Courage, and Service with Brian Perry

13: How Two Indie Authors Built a Sci-Fi Brand and Empire from Scratch – The Forbidden Origins Story

12: How to Break Through Creative Blocks & Share Your Work with Confidence with with Melissa Dinwiddie

11: Marketing for Creatives in the Age of AI: How to Adapt & Stay Authentic with Kenny Tjay

The Standout Creatives Manifesto: Your Art, Your Way

10: The Business of Creativity: How to License Your Art, Overcome Blocks, & Navigate Burnout with Lizzie Clark

9: Writing with Heart: How Douglas Weissman Crafts Stories That Stick

8: Creative Career Success: How Self-Published Authors and Creatives Can Build a Thriving Business with Russell Nohelty

7: Embrace Your Quirks: How Being Different Connects You to the Right Audience

6: Mastering Authentic Storytelling for Authors & Creative Entrepreneurs with Vince Warnock

5: Embrace Your Story: Building an Authentic Brand That Resonates and Connects with Your Ideal Audience with Bridget Baker

Recap: Storytelling, Connection & Growth: My Top 3 Takeaways from Kent Sanders

3: Creative Business Success: How Starting Small Leads to Big Wins with Early Supporters

2: Ghostwriting Secrets: How Creative Entrepreneurs Can Use Their Passion to Build a Profitable Standout Business by Telling Powerful Stories with Kent Sanders

1: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Relaunching as The Standout Creatives

[Recap for Episode 91] Creativity vs. Natural Inspiration, Stealing in Art, Taking Chances, and Learning from Your Mistakes – Cracking Creativity Episode 91

92: Nick Gray on Turning Your Hobby Into a Business, Standing Out in a Crowded Market, and Being a Leader

91: Erik Young on Creativity vs. Natural Inspiration, Stealing in Art, Taking Chances, and Learning from Your Mistakes

[Recap for Episode 90] Chalky White on Asking What If, Being Persistent, and Never Giving Up

90: Chalky White on Asking What If, Being Persistent, and Never Giving Up

[Recap for Episode 89] Victor Yocco on Tailoring Your Message, Finding Support, and Having an Effective Website

89: Victor Yocco on Tailoring Your Message, Finding Support, and Having an Effective Website

[Recap for Episode 88] Shawn Coss on Being a Popular Artist, Defining Your Success, and Business Being Hard Work

88: Shawn Coss on Being a Popular Artist, Defining Your Success, and Business Being Hard Work

[Recap for Episode 87] Derek Miller on Creative Action, Having Positive Mindsets, and Not Getting Down on Yourself

87: Derek Miller on Creative Action, Having Positive Mindsets, and Not Getting Down on Yours

Katie Hornor on Sharing Your Gifts, Respecting People, and Defining Success

[Recap for Episode 85] Ron Dawson on the Power of Stories, Putting in the Work, Learning on the Fly

85: Ron Dawson on the Power of Stories, Putting in the Work, Learning on the Fly

[Replay] Colin McCann on Productivity, Taking on an Ambitious Project, and the Power of Beliefs

[Recap for Episode 84] Brett Michael Innes on Adapting to Your Situation, the Power of Mentorship, and Not Giving it to Fear

84: Brett Michael Innes on Adapting to Your Situation, the Power of Mentorship, and Not Giving it to Fear

[Replay] Natalie Kim on Choosing Yourself, Being Vulnerable, and Dealing with Mixed Reactions

[Recap for Episode 83] Cebo Campbell on Putting Everything Into Your Work, Taking Your Time, and Striving to be the Best

83: Cebo Campbell on Putting Everything Into Your Work, Taking Your Time, and Striving to be the Best

[Replay] Kim Nicol on Her Journey into Mindfulness, How Mindfulness Helps High Powered People, and the Many Ways She Teaches

[Recap for Episode 82] Erik Kruger on Lessons from Failure, Letting Principles Guide You, and Creating Value for Your Audience

82: Erik Kruger on Lessons from Failure, Letting Principles Guide You, and Creating Value for Your Audience

[Recap for Episode 81] Ja-Nae Duane on Vulnerability, Staying in Touch with Creativity, and the Power of Mindsets

81: Ja-Nae Duane on Vulnerability, Staying in Touch with Creativity, and the Power of Mindsets

[Recap for Episode 80] Angela Ferrari on Believing in Yourself, Having Fun, and Struggles and Success

80: Angela Ferrari on Believing in Yourself, Having Fun, and Struggles and Success

[Recap for Episode 79] Henry May on Leaving His Respected Job, Letting Ideas Develop, and Taking Action

79: Henry May on Leaving His Respected Job, Letting Ideas Develop, and Taking Action

[Recap for Episode 78] Kristen Fagan on the Downside of Perfectionism, the Power of Play, and Following Your Intuition

78: Kristen Fagan on the Downside of Perfectionism, the Power of Play, and Following Your Intuition

[Recap for Episode 77] David Smooke on Taking Incremental Steps, Community Building, and Unleashing Your Potential

David Smooke on Taking Incremental Steps, Community Building, and Unleashing Your Potential

[Recap for Episode 76] Melissa Dinwiddie on Being Happy, Making Time for Creativity, and Sharing Your Work

76: Melissa Dinwiddie on Being Happy, Making Time for Creativity, and Sharing Your Work

[Recap for Episode 75] Kerry Burki on Listening to Your Younger Self, Learning to Say No, and Shifting Your Mindset

75: Kerry Burki on Listening to Your Younger Self, Learning to Say No, and Shifting Your Mindset

[Replay] Mike Roy on the Common Myths Artist Believe, How to Overcome Those Beliefs, and Finding the Perfect Niche for Your Creative Business

[Recap for Episode 74] Dave Conrey on the Importance of Connection, the Keys to a Creative Business, and Getting Started

74: Dave Conrey on the Importance of Connection, the Keys to a Creative Business, and Getting Started

[Recap for Episode 73] Logan Nickleson on Misunderstandings About Marketing, Finding Your Audience, and Using Psychology to Your Advantage

73: Logan Nickleson on Misunderstandings About Marketing, Finding Your Audience, and Using Psychology to Your Advantage

[Replay] Lee Moyer on learning from others, dealing with criticism, and his Kickstarter game

[Recap for Episode 72] Amy Oestreicher on Being a Detourist, Being More Capable Than We Think, and Taking Risks

72: Amy Oestreicher on Being a Detourist, Being More Capable Than We Think, and Taking Risks

[Replay] Katy Walker and Joel Mejia on Taking Action, Working with Limitations, and Empowering Others

[Recap for Episode 71] Cassia Cogger on Being Open to New Ideas, Avoiding Complacency, Being Consistent, and the Art of Simplification

71: Cassia Cogger on Being Open to New Ideas, Avoiding Complacency, Being Consistent, and the Art of Simplification

[Recap for Episode 70] Kent Sanders on Taking Breaks, the Obstacles That Hold Us Back, and Changing Our Money Mentality

70: Kent Sanders on Taking Breaks, the Obstacles That Hold Us Back, and Changing Our Money Mentality

[Recap for Episode 69] Bob Baker on Following Your Curiosity, Being Persistent, and Finding Success as an Artist

[Replay] Tim Lawrence on Growing Through Adversity, Minimalism, and the Power of Listening

69: Bob Baker on Following Your Curiosity, Being Persistent, and Finding Success as an Artist

[Recap for Episode 68] Kym Dolcimascolo on Creating a Plan, Knowing Your Audience, and How Artists Can Change the World

68: Kym Dolcimascolo on Creating a Plan, Knowing Your Audience, and How Artists Can Change the World

[Replay] 44: Sarah Jackson on Making a Positive Impact on Immigrant Families, the Power of Small Steps, and Why You Need to Just Get Started

[Recap for Episode 67] Marcella Chamorro on Letting Go of Ego, Getting Into Creative Flow, and Becoming More Mindful

67: Marcella Chamorro on Lettting Go of Ego, Getting Into Creative Flow, and Becoming More Mindful

[Recap for Episode 66] Charlotte Eriksson (The Glass Child) on Facing Obstacles, Knowing Yourself and Your Fans, and The Importance of Your Why

66: Charlotte Eriksson (The Glass Child) on Facing Obstacles, Knowing Yourself and Your Fans, and The Importance of Your Why

[Recap for Episode 65] Ryan Hildebrandt on Experimentation, Giving Value, and Creating Something Bigger Than Ourselves

65: Ryan Hildebrandt on Experimentation, Giving Value, and Creating Something Bigger Than Ourselves

[Recap for Episode 64] Dr. Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan on Having Experiences, Investing in Yourself, and Being a Better Communicator

64: Dr. Matthew Horkey and Charine Tan on Having Experiences, Investing in Yourself, and Being a Better Communicator

[Recap for Episode 63] Nicolas Cole on Learning from Everything You do, the Importance of Helping Others, and the Benefit of Marketing

63: Nicolas Cole on Learning from Everything You do, the Importance of Helping Others, and the Benefit of Marketing

[Recap for Episode 62] Monica Kang on Thinking Like an Outsider, the Importance of Asking Questions, and the Power of Self-Awareness

62: Monica Kang on Thinking Like an Outsider, the Importance of Asking Questions, and the Power of Self-Awareness

[Recap for Episode 61] Kaitlyn Guay on Creative Growth as and Evolution, Finding Beauty an Gratitude, and Overcoming Resistance

61: Kaitlyn Guay on Creative Growth as and Evolution, Finding Beauty an Gratitude, and Overcoming Resistance

[Recap Episode] Adam James Butcher on Sharing Your Work, the Importance of Habits and Routines, and Why Artists Need to Sell

[Recap Episode] Andrea Dantas on Learning, Leaning in to Your Why, and Doing Work that Matters

Andrea Dantas on Learning, Leaning in to Your Why, and Doing Work that Matters

[Recap Episode] Bodlar Deathbringer on Being a Prolific Creator, Networking and Marketing Your Art, and Overcoming Your Fears

58: Bodlar Deathbringer on Being a Prolific Creator, Networking and Marketing Your Art, and Overcoming Your Fears

Ginger Kern on Engaging Your Playfulness, Helping Others and Ourselves, and Travel as a Rite of Passage Recap Episode

57: Ginger Kern on Engaging Your Playfulness, Helping Others and Ourselves, and Travel as a Rite of Passage

56: Chris Dessi on Building a Personal Brand, Becoming a Tastemaker, and Defining Success

Puneet Sachdev on His Journey Into Creative Philanthropy, the Key to Successful Projects, and the Importance of Mindfulness

54: Sally Safadi on Playing in Empty Spaces, the Importance of Trial and Error, and Leveraging our Imaginations

53: Catherine Orer on Multiple Paths to Success, the Importance of Gratitude, and Becoming Part of a Community

52: Jacob Sokol on Thoughts and Self-Awareness, Confidence from Action, and Figuring Things Out

Miranda Aisling on the Importance of Experimentation, Curiosity's Role in Creativity, and the Importance of Art

50: Kevin Chung on Art, Creativity, and Lessons Learned While Cracking Creativity

48: Thom Fox on Life Changing Moments, the Importance of Strong Relationships, and The Value of a Startup Mentality

47: Angela Lussier on Being an Imposter, Living Life by Your Own Rules, and the Importance of Play

46: Dr. Matt Westheimer on Mentorships, Relationships, and the Importance of a Process Based Mindset

45: Cynthia Morris on the Challenges of a Creative Life, Letting Your Creative Self Lead, and Creating Your Own Stories

44: Sarah Jackson on Making a Positive Impact on Immigrant Families, the Power of Small Steps, and Why You Need to Just Get Started

41: Dustin Main on Being Present, Storytelling, and the Power of Vulnerability

43: Max Makewell on Creating Your Own Identity, Overcoming Everyday Obstacles, and the Importance of Building Relationships

42: Charlie Gilkey on Mindsets, Business for Creatives, and the Power of Art

40: Josh Rivedal on His One-Man Show, the Importance of Marketing, and Learning from Failure

39: Juan Sepulveda on Creating vs. Marketing Your Art, the Power of the Right Mindset, and Diversifying Your Income Streams

38: Rebel Advisors James Wightman & Kristen Cruz on Having the Right Conversations, Research and Self-Reflection, and Multiple Right Answers

37: Tim Noxsinz on Enabling Others, Seeking What You Want, and Reaching Your Full Potential

36: Brandon Lee on Reinvention, Making an Impact, and Mentorship

35: Alex Hanse on Pursuing Your Dreams, Having the Right Mindsets, and Never Giving Up

34: Jim Hopkinson on Embracing the New, the Importance of a Side Projects, and Tips on Negotiation

33: Michael Zaytsev on Mindsets, Coaching, and Starting His Own Venture in High NY

32: Tam Pham on Getting Over Your Doubts, the Importance of Mentors, and the Best Way to Network

31: Colin McCann on Productivity, Taking on an Ambitious Project, and the Power of Beliefs

30: Natalie Kim on Choosing Yourself, Being Vulnerable, and Dealing with Mixed Reactions

29: Kim Nicol on Her Jouney into Mindfulness, How Mindfulness Helps High Powered People, and the Many Ways She Teaches

28: Mike Roy on the Common Myths Artist Believe, How to Overcome Those Beliefs, and Finding the Perfect Niche for Your Creative Business

27: Lee Moyer on learning from others, dealing with criticism, and his Kickstarter game

26: Katy Walker and Joel Mejia on Taking Action, Working with Limitations, and Empowering Others

25: Jennifer Palmer on the Power of a Single Event, Being the Subject of a Documentary, and the Power of Technology

24: Steven Shewach on Busting Bogus Beliefs, the Stereotypes of Masculinity, and Changing Himself for the Better

23: Tim Lawrence on Growing Through Adversity, Minimalism, and the Power of Listening

22: Brad Beckstrom on Owning His Own Agencies, Living Lean, and Finding Happiness in Photography

21: Mark McClung on Taking Action, Finding Your Passion, and Leveraging Side Projects

20: Stephen Pirie on Traveling the World, Building Travel Adventures, and Giving Back to the Youths of Fiji

19: Dan Galperin on Traveling Around the World, Loving Yourself, and Being Confident

18: Dorie Clark on Her Journey, How You Can Reinvent Yourself, and How You Can Stand Out

17: Josh Barad on Making Yourself Uncomfortable, Relating to People Authentically, and Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

16: Jason Alster on How He Merged Science and Art, Solved Art Mysteries, and Got to Host His Own TV Show

15: Janice Dalager Shows You How to Be Present, Let Go of Expectations, and Explore Creativity

14: Tyler Bel on Building Relationships, Being of Service, and Taking Action

13: Mark Guay on the Education System, the Future of Work, and Insights From Podcasting

11: Ellen Bard on Leaving Corporate Culture, Opening Up to Creativity, and Juggling so Many Passions

12: Maia Monasterios on the Time is Art Documentary, Synchronicity, and Being a Passionate Creative

10: David Villalva on Storytelling, the Formula for Best-Selling Novels, and Being Persistant

9: Crista Cloutier on The Working Artist, How to Build Relationships with Your Audience, and the Mindset Changes Necessary for Artists to Succeed

8: Vernon Foster on Knowing When to Quit, Visualizing Your Future, and Pivoting

7: Christina Salerno on Living Quirky, Finding Yourself, Connecting with Others, and Being Creative

6: Jason Goughnour on Live Music Tutor, Bringing Your Ideas to Reality, and the Future of Online Learning

5: Carl Rosa on the Sushi Club of Houston, Trips to Japan, and Doing What You Love

4: Mary Dooley on Her Espresso Yourself Books, Self-Publishing, and Building Relationships

3: Jacques Ho on Salsa Dancing, Being Present, and Expressing Gratitude

2. Chris Krimitsos on his Podcast Story Jam Theatre, Storytelling, the Emotions of Stories, and How One Person can Change Your Life

1: Joshua Carrasco aka Madd Illz on Freestyle Rapping, Battle Rapping, and Creativity