Creative Pep Talk

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  • mointheforest
    Pizza Power! šŸ¢šŸ¢šŸ¢šŸ¢šŸ€
    I struggle a lot with managing my ADHD and sometimes I feel hopeless, as an artist, because of it. It helps a lot to hear an incredible artist with ADHD share his successes, struggles and toolsets. Thanks, Andy J. PIZZAAA, for showing us it can be done.
  • laurennmarinnn
    so inspiring!
    needed this help and motivation to share my work on social media today, thank you Andy!! This podcast rocks!
  • WolverineIsAlive
    Bummer to see the adobe collab
    When you want a *creative* pep talk, listening to someone talk about the usefulness of AI toolsā€”trained on millions of pieces of stolen workā€”is the last place a genuine creative wants to turn. Unfollowing the show āœŒļø
  • cerraeh
    #455 ADHD is the best!!
    Thank you again!! I cannot thank you enough for all that youā€™re doing and I am especially grateful for episode #455 about ADHD. Of all the research that Iā€™ve been doing this year this one really strikes Home the most. I bought the book, gonna listen to it next. And I saved and shared this episode with my entire community:)) keep doing what youā€™re doing, because youā€™re doing great work!!šŸ‘šŸ¼šŸ«¶šŸ¼šŸ¤˜šŸ¼ā¤ļø
  • hdn2222
    Amazing, supportive resource for artists
    Iā€™ve listened to this podcast a long time - every week. And every episode has supported me as an artist. Andy gives me more to consider all the time, introduces me to new ideas and ways of thinking - ways of framing my life, and he gives me so many ā€œahaā€ moments about things Iā€™ve been thinking about too. Episode 468 gave me one of those aha moments and itā€™s such a relief to finally understand whatā€™s going on in my head around being a creative. Thanks Andy for this part of what you create. You are like a midwife for artistry.
  • bohoscrap
    Iā€™m addicted to this show!
    I love Andyā€™s authenticity and heart. Iā€™m not even a commercial artist. Iā€™m a Psychologist by day and an art quilter the rest of the time, and this show is motivating in so many ways, no matter what Iā€™m doing! Please donā€™t stop making these episodes Andy!
  • house twelve
    Beautiful
    This episode is beautiful!
  • ironman9orange
    Asome podcast
    this is inspirational a great podcast defiantly recommend
  • Andieo1997
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    If you're seeking inspiration and practical guidance for creating a thriving creative practice, look no further than Creative Pep Talk! With a blend of captivating storytelling and actionable strategies, each episode offers a treasure trove of insights for creatives of all backgrounds. Whether you're an artist, writer, designer, or entrepreneur, you'll find invaluable wisdom and motivation to fuel your creative journey!
  • Puppet Girl
    Inspiration with action!
    This is my favorite podcast, hands down. If you are on a creative journey (or want to be on one or wonder what that even means), this is for you.
  • The Real Lucy
    Always Inspiring, especially now!
    LOVE this show. I listen while I create and it occupies my mind so I donā€™t get too in my head and critical of my painting. This new ā€œtrekā€ the show is taking, beginning with episode 449 ā€œMaking Authentic Work You Love Starts With This,ā€ is fabulous! I canā€™t wait to hear it all! I almost wish I had never heard your podcast so I could discover this a few months from now and binge-listen to this whole series! Thanks for all you put out there, Andyā€¦so much POSITIVE and AUTHENTIC energy! Grateful!
  • FourthWaveFeminism
    Credit your guests
    Include the names and links of your guests in the show notes. Thanks
  • TragicallySkip
    Creative Fuel
    In spite of the fact that I am not a creative professional, this podcast provides creative sparks which allow me to explore my own artistic ideas. It gives me ideas to explore and permission to experiment! Thanks Andy!
  • poplife247
    Iā€™m not worthy!
    This podcast has made me laugh, cry and enlightened me so much. Iā€™m always in a better place after my pep talk. Thank you pizza!
  • Littlerinder
    A favorite!
    Even when Iā€™m not in a creative rut this show always gives me tidbits of advice to maximize my creativity, motivation, and inspiration! Love it!
  • Famfarm
    Love!
    I live literally every episode. I too am ADD and an artist thatā€™s tried to fight being an artist most of my life because we are told from all angles that you ā€œcanā€™t make a livingā€ as an artist. I e tried to be so many other things to my souls detriment. This podcast helps me pull me back on track ā¤ļø
  • regardingdew
    Favorite podcast ever??
    Yes! As a long time listener, when I think about how I got through my 20s, this podcast is a major reason... Such a masterful demonstration of creativity, thatā€™s for sure, but Andy also shows us how to embrace our humanity again and again.
  • kshed2008
    One of the best podcasts out there
    Andy Pizza is a master at bringing clarity to what is often a jumble of thoughts in my head. His insights into the creative process are truly outstanding. And itā€™s not just fun to listen to (Andy is super funny), itā€™s actually helpful for me. One of the best podcasts out there by far.
  • Lex2222222
    The Inspiration Talk I Needed
    I stumbled upon this podcast when I was starting school for graphic design. I am now 2 months in and even more excited to continue my personal practice. Each time I need a pep talk I sit and listen and am able to find the motivation I need to keep going. Thank you for such a beautiful and informative podcast.
  • Shruti-Pandey
    Thanks for all the pep talk Andy
    Thanks for choosing to post an episode every single week, I look forward to them each week. As an engineer and having ADHD, I live in consistent draw between my professional procedural self and creative personal self. You help me get going after work. Keep up the great work!
  • fdangelo
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    Love this podcast but the filler sound clips every other sentence are super annoying.
  • ACBlevins CreatiViV.com
    Love it! Get yourself some pep too!
    I have been listening to Creative PepTalk for so long that I probably should be sending Andy and Sophie a holiday card at the end of the year. I cannot begin to thank CPT for all the pep over time. Creative work is not without some grind, or frustration, or doubt, or challenge and the podcast was always there to give me a lift when I needed it. So grateful, much appreciated, thank you, thank you, thank you Andy J Pizza!
  • Piero dF
    Inspiring podcast
    Really like this podcast! So much great info packed into each episode.
  • joliebebe
    Wow! I LOVE this show so much šŸ¤©
    Listening to this podcast has been absolutely game-changing to my creative practice and path. I feel Iā€™ve found the mentor and friend that Iā€™ve been looking for all along. Whenever Iā€™m feeling discouraged or lacking inspiration, turning on this show helps me find my spark again. Full of fun and really helpful guidanceā€¦ I canā€™t recommend this show enough.
  • Nanomonkey
    Andy serves up deep-dish advice
    Andy offers spot-on, actionable insights into designing a creative life through sharing his own path, obsessions, and personal research. If you are striving to make a living as an artist (writer, illustrator, musician, painter, cartoonist, etc.), and you find yourself second-guessing yourself or thinking you should give up ā€” I highly recommend a slice or two of creative pep from Mr. Pizza. From archetypes and myths to muppets and Modest Mouse, his entertaining monologues can seem random but are carefully organized around universal truths about the artistā€™s journey.
  • Mrs. K in LA
    Creative and practical shot in the arm!
    This podcast has been so helpful to me over the last few months that I donā€™t know where to start! I walk with it almost every day these days, and I always feel comforted and inspired. I walk away with more air in my lungs, energy to create and feeling like I am not alone on the creative journey. I am a professional writer, and the Creative Pep Talk has helped me balance the creation and commerce side of things. Tune in the get a really juicy and often practical, creative shot in the arm!
  • Hellojenlmt
    I love this show
    It always makes me feel inspired and motivated, it makes me laugh, it expands my mind and changes my perspective. Thank you Andy J Pizza!
  • jonkyjan 9
    Gift of empty space!
    I absolutely love this episode- appreciated your vulnerability and humor. SO great to celebrate the quiet seasons for the opportunities that can be activated when "nothing" is happening. I'm obsessed with the kind of creativity that becomes available after big change (the barron times). . . Truly appreciated your exciting framework to use in slow times -gift, tempo, one word intentions! šŸ™šŸ™šŸ™šŸ„³šŸŽ¼šŸ’ƒšŸ¾šŸŽ­šŸ“ššŸŽØāœšŸ½ I think all of your words were in perfect order! Just wrote my first book- "Braving Creativity, Artists who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation."
  • Alice C 27
    My Favorite Podcast
    I love, love, love this podcast. For the longest time I only listened to 99% Invisible, but it changed over the years and I lost interest as it seemed the quality started to decline. I am also not a fan of the interview style podcasts where people just ramble on treating the podcast like an audio diary. This podcast is unique. Well thought out and a true work of art. Iā€™m inspired every time I listen to it and have told all my designer friends about it. I may or may not have the intro song memorized and sing it to myself whenever I ā€œneed a little pep talkā€
  • Jen Valentine, Realtor
    Non-creative who finds the show relatable!
    Iā€™m a self-employed non-creative and find myself relating to so many things in this podcast professionally and personally. Itā€™s entertaining, thought provoking, well thought out and inspiring! Iā€™ve suggested this show to many of my friends and colleagues. Thanks for putting out a great product!
  • @_sun_dragon_tattoo_
    Thank you
    Love this podcast! Keep up the great work, itā€™s appreciated!
  • BarkBuff
    The heroā€™s journey and Andy J pizza
    I cannot even begin to tell you how much this podcast has helped me!!! I appreciate your honesty and willingness to reveal your struggles with ADD and other things. I feel so connected to you and relate so much to the way you teach and explain things!!!! Thank you thank you thank you is all I can say! I am always waiting for the next episode to come out so I can see what you are thinking about. It NEVER fails that itā€™s something that is pretty close to what Iā€™m struggling with or inspired by or better yet a new take on things that helps me see myself and the creative journey in a new light. The first time I heard you was on Art for your Ear. I have been hooked ever since. Thanks again, Andy! Happy Creating to you and your team.
  • midway-through
    2/22/23 Happy 400th!
    Iā€™m so glad that this podcast exists. Episodes just keep getting better and better. Todayā€™s episode really resonated with me. I loved hearing Sophieā€™s story. I recently left a career in another field to pick up the threads of my ā€œlostā€ art. Itā€™s been wonderful. Itā€™s been frustrating. The best of times, the worst of times. And now I know why. We expect so much from ourselves and the pressure to perform can drag us away from why we are creating art in the first place. I needed to hear this from someone who is further along down the path. Thank you Andy & Sophie!
  • Snufflemuffin
    Pizza, creativity, and great ideas?! Sign me up! šŸ¤©
    Creativity is a funny thing. It can be fun, profoundly enriching, confusingly elusive, and oh-so frustrating. I love having other creative people around to talk to and hear what theyā€™re exploring and experiencing with their own creative adventures, and learn about how they're solving the creativity problems they're bumping into. What Andy J. Pizza explores and shares on Creative Pep Talk definitely scratches that itch. And, I meanā€¦ who doesnā€™t like pizza?!
  • Lipstickpunk777
    Lets do this!
    Iā€™ve had artist block for literally yearsā€¦ I just listened to the episode about how to use a formula to create work and I got so inspired and so excited and I have been using this in other areas of my life it makes me chuckle to think why I didnā€™t apply this to creating art/design. Recently went back to school, taking a graphic design course and felt glum about the idea of AI taking our jobs lol. But this show really lit a fire inside and Iā€™m ready to get at it again. Thank you so much. Canā€™t wait to binge the other episodes.
  • ZizkaDiane
    One of my Favorite Pod Casts
    One of my favorite daily go to pod casts. The advice is solid and entertaining. Andy is so enjoyable to listen to and he has excellently crafted his advice in a very engaging way. I love his honesty and realness when he gives advice to artists.
  • true crime diva
    Great Poscast
    As a textile artist I was looking for a place with motivation & information. This podcast is the place for education & information for takeaways and how tooā€™s.
  • Alia Bene
    The Best Advice for Creatives
    Iā€™ve been a listener now for a few years and Andyā€™s advice always helps pull you out of a slumpā€”and I go through a lot of them! TMI? Anyway, the content is so eclectic, there is something for everyone, whether you need advice on how to grow followers or just figure out what project to work on next. Also, related, his courses on Skillshare are just as great. Take a listen! You wonā€™t be disappointed.
  • H. Leland
    Pep for All Kinds of Creative!
    I only recently found this podcast, and itā€™s already been so helpful and invigorating. Iā€™m an engineer by day, multi-passionate artist by night, and these ideas and stories help me nurture my creativity in both domains.
  • Carriejj2013
    Finding this felt like divine intervention
    I was so over my creative practice just a few months ago. On on the verge of finally quitting once and for all, I stumbled across this podcast and it changed absolutely everything. For the first time in a long time I actually enjoy my work again (I almost forgot what that felt like)! I love starting my day with an episode and then sitting down with one of the ā€œCall to Adventuresā€ - really gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks for what you do!
  • Jes W from texas
    I cry every episode
    Itā€™s like this guy speaks my language. I used to think I was incapable of having a successful creative practice because of my neurodiversity. But not only does he give practical and applicable advice on how to better your practice, he gives room for all the weirdly specific and spot on struggles creatives face. I thought it was just me. Now I know itā€™s not, and i donā€™t feel so isolated now. Thriving artists!
  • aawizzzzy
    I feel understood as a creative!!!
    Andyā€™s way of explaining things and relating them back to the most obscure references is so refreshing and hilarious. Iā€™m so inspired by every episode, and Iā€™ve been motivated to keep going in my creative business journey because of these episodes. Thank you for the hard, important and fun work youā€™re doing!
  • egdod17
    Pep!!
    I LOVE Andy! Whenever I dip in to this show, itā€™s always helpful, compassionate, and has actionable adviceā€” and moreover, I often feel like heā€™s somehow directly addressing some undefined problem or fear that is currently eating me. A great pep talk! <3
  • lostfoundtokyo
    Andy is simply the best.
    Most entertaining, helpful and funny podcast about creative careers šŸ’— thank you ANDY J PIZZA!!!
  • Littlefairyone
    OMG where has this been!!!!
    I just started listening 2 days ago (from most resent backwards). I just listened to Art Island! Iā€™m addicted to this podcast! As an artist (pottery & acrylic painting) my throuple and I are 1 1/2 years in to having an small art business. My work and my wife does up-cycling, water color, etc. So, a lot of niches in one business. I had yet to find a podcast that was relevant for us and what we do. So many have just guest speakers or are for those who are production potters, extremely talented painters, etc. I never felt O could relate. Until now! I love how Andy breaks down of each topic and the point of view he gives during every episode. Itā€™s really opened my eyes and has me going deep with my thoughts about what I do, who I am as an artist, who I want and dream to be as an artist, and what does success look like for me. Thank you Andy & the Creative Pep Talk Crew for all you do! Itā€™s greatly appreciated!
  • RebeccaRien
    Beyond excellent for everyone
    Heā€™s funny and entertaining, yes, but this host is also genius and relatable - the bestest combo when relaying insanely valuable and most importantly, EASILY ACTIONABLE, wisdom for creatives ā€” which is to say, everyone. The pod title is perfect ā€” heā€™s your biggest cheerleader, the coach on your sideline guiding you to big goals, the dad with the biggest heart (heā€™s actually a dad IRL but he kinda dads us all) ā€” so if you ever need a liā€™l pep talk, need to motivate, need to regain hope on your creative path, listen in and laugh and learn, and leave ready to create and succeed with a smile. Thanks a mil Mr. Pizza!!
  • Doin' Pine
    Gold Mine For Creatives
    When I first started listening, I made a list of episodes that were worth going back to for repeat listensā€”but I soon realized, there was never an episode that did not meet that criteria. Every single episode on this podcast is worth listening to multiple times. Each week I listen, I feel like Iā€™m sitting on an absolute gold mine of creative information and inspiration. This podcast is solely what inspired me to pursue a creative career selling my own artwork and I could not be happier doing so. Andy J. Pizza is truly my hero, and I couldnā€™t be more thankful for the work he has put into making this podcast a reality.
  • Skriddles
    Just what I need, in a fun & wacky style
    Andy sends tons of creative energy out and that helps me prioritize my artwork. This show is definitely one of a kind!
  • Brooks Elms
    Compass for Creativity
    Such an authentically optimistic wonderful companion for the ebbs, flows, dips and deliciousness of the creative journey!
  • marbleautumn
    Ok, bizarrely relatable
    This is my first time hearing this podcast. Ok, I donā€™t know where to begin, but I want to thank this creative soul, I work through physical barriers of numbness in my arms, hands, and much more due to who knows what kind of autoimmune disorder. Needless to say, my creative journey relates to his journey. 20 plus years of struggle process, but fulfilling filthy process. Art and life are messy, art shows me a deeper meaning in life. Which propels me to just keep swimming. Ironically, a dear artist mentor who finds my projects meaningful, suggested I find inspiration to keep going. I have found relatable ā€œgunnieā€ weā€™re down here and their up there advice in this podcast. Right on, I am riding on in my art journey. Look forward to more gracious feedback from myself. Thanks for making this podcast!
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