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July 5, 2022
Where’s My Creative Tribe? How to Stop Wasting Time Online and Network Effectively on Social Media [TGGS 186]
Have you ever stopped to wonder if “social media” has stopped being “social?”
As a creative, you thrive on community and collaboration, but more often than not, all you find in online creative groups are a lot of people talking about themselves…and not connecting at ALL.
In this creative checkup episode, we're helping you end the constant search for online communities that actually benefit your career and provide real connections. These tips will keep ...
July 1, 2022
Married to the Music? How We Stay United in Love and Creative Business w/ The Hardens and The Pauls [TGGS 185]
What's better than getting solid relationship advice from a couple who performs together constantly, and has vast experience in making creative life and married life work?
How about getting advice from two couples with nearly 40 years of experience combined – all while making a living as musicians, creative entrepreneurs and content creators?
That's what you'll get in this episode, where we had our first ever summit between two married creati...
June 29, 2022
DIY with Canva or Hire a Pro? How to Decide What’s Best for Your Creative Brand [TGGS 184]
Every creative needs good graphics – but should you invest in hiring a professional graphic designer, or do it yourself with online tools like Canva?
In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover the pros and cons of each option so you can make the best decision for your specific situation – whether you're just starting out as a brand-building creative, or you've already worked for years to create your online marketing persona.
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June 24, 2022
Gospel vs. CCM: How Musicians Really Feel About The Debate w/ Levell Hawkins, Musician & Minister [TGGS 183]
Gospel vs. CCM…who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter?
Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) should be favored by musicians, and how creatives of all kinds should deal with arguments over “which style is better.”
Joining us to bring a real musician's opinion to this debate is Levell Hawkins, a producer, songwriter, arranger, singer, director and session musician working...
June 7, 2022
How Creating A Membership Can Stabilize Your Creative Income and Increase Your Influence [TGGS 178]
Amazon Prime. Netflix. Burger King.
What do all of these brands have in common? They all offer subscription / recurring membership offers. And they are just three examples of the thousands of companies who now make consistent income from memberships.
As a creative, you now have unique opportunities and access to the tools required to start your own membership based around what you want to share, teach or curate for your audience. In this Creative Checkup fro...
June 2, 2022
From Corporate to Creative: How To Be Courageous During Your Career Change w/ Genesis Amaris Kemp, Speaker & Author [TGGS 177]
Are you starting to wonder if your current career is actually a creative coffin?
No one wants their creative dreams to die while they work to sustain someone else's vision…and that's where our guest, Genesis Amaris Kemp, found herself after climbing the corporate ladder – and being knocked off of it – for 15 years before she stepped into a whole new role as a life coach, author and speaker.
In this episode, you'll learn the mindset, motivation and methods...
May 30, 2022
How To Connect with Like-Minded Creatives Even When You’re an Introvert [TGGS 176]
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Ever like you are on an island, all by yourself, when it comes to your creative community?
Solitude may be good for a season when we're creating as artists, but it's not good long-term!
We need connections and relationships to grow and enhance our creative careers, and we need solid people around us who will encourage our spiritual and artistic growth.
If you're new to a genre, area or community, making these connections can be really challenging – e...
May 27, 2022
How To Earn Trust as a Pro in the Music Industry with Chris Snowden, Bassist [TGGS 175]
How do you REALLY earn the trust of your clients, colleagues and audiences?
What separates artists who are repeatedly hired and called back, from those who simply wish for respect from their peers and a reputation they can be proud of?
Bassist and producer Chris Snowden is a perfect example of a musician who quickly learned the keys to being a trustworthy professional, and now enjoys a successful career as a sideman performing all over the world.
In this ...
May 24, 2022
How To (Respectfully) Critique a Fellow Creative [TGGS 168]
It's something every creative deals with – but no creative enjoys.
The harsh reality of creative life is that we must face criticism of our work, and that's hard enough. But perhaps even harder is the act of providing honest critiques of other artists in our circle – because we fear our words won't be received very well.
So what do you do when you have to tell a fellow creative something they don't want to hear about their work?
This question was raise...
How to Overcome Perfectionism and Unlock Your Creative Progress [TGGS 170]
Have you ever told yourself “It's gotta be perfect”?
There's nothing wrong with having high standards, but many creatives set unrealistic expectations, knowing they'll never reach them. This gives many of us what we feel is a valid reason to put off things that we're working on.
But when perfectionism is a mask for procrastination and insecurity, our creative potential is going to waste. And someone is not given a chance to be blessed by your ‘imperfect' ar...
