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How to Find and Connect with a Creative Friendly Church [TGGS 122]

For the creative, church membership can be either an incredible blessing, or a tremendous frustration.

While many creatives struggle to find a place that promotes both spiritual and creative growth, we can make the process easier if we identify the key characteristics that make a church a good fit for the creative lifestyle.

In this episode we break down the 3 key elements that should be present in your church home if you want to grow both spiritually and creatively.

Wh...

Tax Transformation: How to Seize Control of Your Money and Mission w/ Samantha Singletary, Accountant [TGGS 121]

You won’t usually hear the words ”mission”,  “purpose”, and “taxes” in the same sentence. 

That is, unless you’re talking to accountant, business strategist, author and inspirational speaker Samantah Singletary. 

This inspiring and energetic entrepreneur has taken on the goal of helping creatives, small businesses and entrepreneurs to transform their financial situations by changing their mindsets toward money management – so that they can better impact their communities a...

Tax Transformation: How to Seize Control of Your Money and Mission w/ Samantha Singletary, Accountant

You won’t usually hear the words ”mission”,  “purpose”, and “taxes” in the same sentence. 

That is, unless you’re talking to accountant, business strategist, author and inspirational speaker Samantah Singletary. 

This inspiring and energetic entrepreneur has taken on the goal of helping creatives, small businesses and entrepreneurs to transform their financial situations by changing their mindsets toward money management – so that they can better impact their communities and make a greater...

Manafest Destiny: Plan Your Path to Creative Success and Financial Freedom w/ Chris Greenwood [TGGS 120]

Is it possible for a music artist to overcome multiple childhood tragedies, build a massively successful music career AND reach a goal of financial freedom –  all while never compromising their faith and calling? 

If you follow the example of Manafest, the answer is yes. 

Chris Greenwood, known in the music world by his stage name Manafest, is an award-winning Canadian Christian rock artist who has reached the pinnacle of success as a performer, songwriter, music industry ...

Remember Your “Why”: How to Maintain Motivation as a Creative [TGGS 118]

But usually, sometime in the middle, we lose our focus and our motivation dries up. 

Here’s the thing – before we can move forward, we have to look back.

Back at the goals, dreams, and aspirations you set for yourself at the beginning of the year.

More importantly, we need to reaffirm WHY we chose those goals.

The thing is, before you can make choices on how to move forward, you have to make sure you know who you are and why you want what you want.

During our Cons...

This I Believe: Why Spiritual Growth Is Essential to Your Success w/ Greg Johnson, Music Director [TGGS 117]

It’s one thing to be a musician dedicated to ministry. 

It’s another to know why. 

If there’s any musician who is serious about knowing what you believe as a Christian, it’s Greg Johnson. With years of experience in music ministry, he has a passion for helping musicians and creatives to embrace an authentic relationship with God. He’s an immensely gifted musician and producer, yet he is likely respected most for his brilliant mind and approach to sharing the gospel of Chri...

How to Start Your Email List and Own the Connection with Your Audience [TGGS 116]

If you're a creative, you need an audience.

However, in a noisy world where everyone seems to have a product and a platform, it's getting harder and harder to rise above the masses to reach those that want to hear from you.

The answer? Creatives have to own the connection with their audiences, and the only tried and true way to control that connection is through an email list.

Unfortunately, many artists get stuck at the very first mention of email marketing…so this training will p...

Pieces of Joy: Discovering the Benefits of Therapy w/ Dr. Aprile Andelle, Psychotherapist [TGGS 115]

Imagine you’re an entertainment professional working with influential artists – but your job is not to perform in front of the camera. Rather, you help these artists to handle the pressures of performance. 

Meanwhile, you’re finding yourself frustrated by an industry that doesn’t seem to appreciate your unique gifts or abilities. 

All this time, you also begin to realize that your gift for listening to and relating to people may be a sign of a new calling – one that you’v...

Crazy or Creative? Changing Our Attitudes toward Mental Health [TGGS 114]

The word “crazy”  is no longer considered acceptable by most…but it seems to fit the way many creatives view themselves. 

At what point, however, does our creativity actually conceal serious issues that we should be addressing? 

Let's talk seriously about mental health and how we creatives sometimes cover it up with our ‘personalities'. 

Links Related to this Podcast Episode

Suicide Prevention Hotline – https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/MusiCares Mental Health Aw...

What to Say Day-to-Day to Your Audience [TGGS 113]

It’s easy to get excited about sharing your latest project, performance or product. 

But what do you share with your followers when there’s nothing to promote? 

In other words, what do you say day-to-day? 

Whether it’s via social media, your email list, or any other connection medium, we creatives have to consistently share moments and messages with those we want to impact – and not just when there’s something to sell. 

In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s so impor...