Podcasts by Side Hustler

Side Hustler

The Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast is fuel for your mind and creative grind.

Each week, Coach Scotty Russell puts you in a position to get paid to play creating work that lights you up...

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Why Not You? You’re More Capable Than You Think from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.249642

We all have that inner critic that convinces us that what we want is impossible. I want to object and ask "Why not you?" You're more capable than you think.

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Focus on the Next Play | When Creativity & Sports Collide from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.242804

Sports and creativity have more in common than you think. Focusing on the next play means bouncing back and responding when something doesn't go as planned.

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Consistently Moving Forward With Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co. from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.097412

In this episode, we chat with Dustin Lee of Retro Supply Co. about: - Making and creating things you wish you saw in the world. - Decision making and finding ways to stand out. - Taking action when...

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Rise Up to the Challenge & Stake Your Claim in 2018 from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.091955

Rise up to whatever challenges come your way this year. Be prepared for your opportunities or build your own doors. Stake your claim and take it.

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To My Friend Gosha | Don't Lose Sight of Why You Started from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.086855

I feel sometimes we get to a point where we suffocate our dreams because we expect so much from ourselves. It causes us to not only lose sight of what we love doing in the first place but maybe mis...

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5 Ways to Make Time for Your Creative Side Hustle & Get Results from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.083317

? If you struggle with making time for your side hustle, then this episode is for you. The following are the five biggest tips that got me the biggest results in pursuing my side hustle: 1. Take on...

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Fight to Create Another Day with Colin Tierney of Crayligraphy from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.079639

Today's guest is Colin Tierney of Tierney Studio. Colin is a pro at branding, calligraphy, lettering, teaching, starting interesting side projects and most importantly, puns. The dude is also the m...

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6 Practical Tips for Growing Your Instagram Lettering Audience from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.071373

If you want some help growing your Instagram lettering audience, creating work that stands out and landing potential clients than this episode is for you. In today's collaboration with Lettering-Da...

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The Secret Weapons of Matt Vergotis: Over Presenting & Surgical Practice from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.070295

Matt Vergotis is the prime example of being surgical with practice, having patience while knowing when to disconnect from the digital world. He's a master at Corporate Identities, Branding, Logos, ...

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3 Super Convincing Reasons to Show Your Weird & Wave Your Freak Flag from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.066480

A wise philosopher once said,"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." This wise soul was Dr. Seuss. It's time to stop being a vampire trend sucker....

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Staying Curious & Striking While the Iron’s Hot With Erik Marinovich from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.063195

Today’s guest is lettering Goliath and child-at-heart Erik Marinovich out of San Francisco. Not only does Erik’s playful-yet-crafted letterforms scream FUN, you can also tell he is enjoying every m...

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Attack Fear & Defeat Your Boss to Unlock the Next Level from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.059514

It's ironic how this world of video games parallels life and our creative pursuits. There are so many things we want to accomplish, but each dream requires facing some type of fear. You have to sla...

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Bricks vs Sponges - Wise Words with Brian Manley of Fun with Robots from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.058458

This week, we dice it up with Brian Manley of Fun with Robots over going full-time freelance, dealing with clients, and being a sponge vs. a brick.

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BONUS - The Formula Podcast: Imposter Syndrome with Scotty Russell of Perspective-Collective from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.055789

This week we're doing something different as I'm always looking to shake things up and bring you value.

Instead of radio silence, I'm sharing an episode I was recently on for my friend Tre...

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Rolling With Life's Punches as a Creative & Punching Back from 2022-02-22T03:49:38.051925

It’s good to have a plan in life, especially with your creative pursuits...yet things don't always go according to plan.

You've learned by now that life isn't always sunshine and rainbows....

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Born for Greatness | 4 Main Takeaways from Summit of Greatness 2018 from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.992647

Do you struggle with clarity and focus on your vision?

This was me recently until a recent life-changing experience.

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How to Grind Outside the Day Job & Fight Comparison with Nick Slater from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.988877

If you’re a creative like me, you deal with imposter syndrome, burnout, finding time to make personal work, and trying to make something meaningful.

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Top 5 Most Enlightening Lessons from 2018 to Help You Dominate 2019 from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.985221

2018 was the biggest, most memorable, and most profitable year in the books yet.

That's why, today, I've reflected on the year and want to share the top five most enlightening lessons lear...

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Growing an Audience & Profitable Side Hustle with Becca Courtice of The Happy Ever Crafter from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.984362

Many of us have this creative side hustle dream we’d love to live out, but the biggest thing holding us back is ourselves.

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James Victore on Dangerous Ideas & Making a Living as a Bold Creative from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.977726

Today's guest is James Victore, who's won an Emmy, been featured in the Museum of Modern Art multiple times, and has received a ton of accolades as an artist and designer.

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It's Bigger Than You | Create for Impact & See the Bigger Picture from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.974318

Today's episode will help you see the bigger picture, use competition towards your advantage, and create for impact. Let's contribute to the greater cause while still making dope shit we love.
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Elizabeth Gray with 3 Tips for Growing Your Online Engaged Audience from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.970819

Today, I talk with the insanely talented, introverted, cat-and-coffee loving lettering queen Elizabeth Gray of @TheGrayterGood on her 3 tips for growing an engaged online audience, setting expectat...

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Ben Johnston on Murals 101 & Creating Good Work That Makes an Impact from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.969914

This week, I talk to muralist and designer Ben Johnston about the process of painting murals, making work with an impact, and getting the work you want.

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You Got This – You’re Not a Worthless Turd, You’re a Priceless Pizza Gem from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.965838

This week, I discuss struggling with comparison and self-criticism. I'm here to remind you you're a priceless gem and not a worthless turd. You got this!

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Celebrate W’s Like Champagne Papi (Climb Mountains & Pop Bottles Series Pt. 2/2) from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.948929

This week, I discuss how to celebrate your successes by acknowledging your wins, avoiding negativity, and hoarding your victories.

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9 Benefits of Side Hustling—Leverage Your Day Job to Fuel Your Dream Job from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.945342

This week, I discuss 9 benefits of side-hustling to find your purpose, earn some extra dough, and give you some freedom outside of your day job.

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Steve & Danielle Wolf with Tips on Design, Freelancing, & Productivity from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.940543

This week, I sit down with Steve & Danielle Wolf and discuss freelancing tips, productivity hacks, and scheduling your success.

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Lisa Congdon on Standing Out, Imposter Syndrome, & Your Artistic Voice from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.893538

This week, I sit down with illustrator and author Lisa Congdon and discuss tactics for overcoming imposter syndrome, standing out, and finding your artistic voice.

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Dina Rodriguez on How to Build a Thriving Community Around Your Art from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.892722

This week, I sit down with Dina Rodriguez of Letter Shoppe and discuss building a community, making work that's relatable, and creating a successful merch business.

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Iron Bean Coffee Company on Creating Raging Fans Around Your Passion from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.890089

This week, I sit down with Fred and Chanell Dedrick of Iron Bean Coffee Company and discuss finding your secret sauce and building a die-hard community.

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The Key to Standing Out - 3 Ingredients that Make Up Your Secret Sauce from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.886689

Here are the 3 main ingredients for creating your secret sauce to stand out from the noise—these live within of you already, it's time to show them.

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In-Q on Inquiring Within - Working on Yourself Means Working on Your Art from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.883317

In-Q goes deep on celebrating your vulnerability, operating from excitement versus fear, and creating for glory over impact.

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Meg Lewis on How to Thrive by Being Yourself in Your Creative Work from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.882306

Today, Meg Lewis and I peel back the layers on the topics of your journey of self-discovery, using fear as fuel, finding your superpowers, and more!

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James Lewis on Creating Engaging Content That People Share Like Crazy from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.879910

Today, we chat with British Artist, James Lewis, and discuss crafting killer content, building an audience, and consciously consuming social media.

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REPLAY: Pt. 1/3, Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.876305

I break out some of my Best Hits to remind you that good things come to those who grind and how to better manage your time, money, and motivation.

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2 Ways to Get Creatively Unstuck & Unlock Your Next Big Breakthrough from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.872794

Are you ready to stop consuming and take massive action? Here are 2 ways to get creatively unstuck and unlock your next big breakthrough.

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BizBuds Tom Ross & Mike Janda on Creating a Great Personal Brand from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.872018

Are you guessing what you should be focusing on each day to grow your creative pursuits??

Tom Ross and Mike Janda of the Biz Buds Podcast discuss building a great personal brand, finding b...

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Never Made on Building Your Creative Dream From Scratch from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.868621

Never Made shows you how to create meaningful work that makes an impact and how to make enough noise to be seen as you grow your creative side hustle and/or sell merch.

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Donna Adi on Creating for Yourself vs. Chasing Trends & Money from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.865176

Donna Adi shows you the value of creating for yourself, focusing on your passion, and following your gut vs. chasing trends and money with your creative side hustle.

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Brethren Design Co. on Slow Building Your Side Hustle + Freelancing Tips from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.861651

Brethren Design Co. shows you how to slow grow your side hustle along with some killer freelancing tips and tricks.

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Pt. 2 Chasing What You Want - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.858223

Take notes as my Fall 2020 Students and I break down chasing what you want with your creative pursuits while overcoming internal and external obstacles.

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Molly Jacques on the Power of Digital Products & Passive Income from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.854713

Molly Jacques enlightens us with how to make passive income on selling digital products and marketing yourself.

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3 Questions to Find the RIGHT Person Who’s PERFECT for Your Work (Community Building Series Pt. 3) from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.850472

Here are 3 questions for finding the RIGHT person that your work is PERFECT for as we close out Part 3 of the Engaged Community Building Series.

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BEST HITS | PP 125: Elizabeth Gray with 3 Tips for Growing Your Online Engaged Audience from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.847360

We’re replaying another BEST HITS episode featuring Liz Gray of The Grayter Good. Soak up her best tips for building an engaged audience and creative content strategy.

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PP 205: Efdot on Tips for Creating Value & Selling Your Artwork from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.843610

Eric Friedensohn of Efdot Studio talks shop on creating value with your work, getting started selling your work, and more.

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Planting Seeds, Being Patient, and Trusting the Creative Process from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.838392

You don’t reap the rewards the day you plant the seed. Trust the creative process, be patient, and continually plant seeds over time with your work.

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BEST HITS | PP 116: Maggie of LittlePatterns on Niching Down, Pricing, Contracts, & Licensing from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.799753

Today’s BEST HITS episode features Maggie Enterrios of LittlePatterns. We talk shop on pricing your creative work, the importance of contracts, licensing, and more!

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Tom Ross on How to Grow an Engaged Community from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.794426

Tom Ross drops a TON of helpful/tactical info on defining your audience, getting people to care, creating super fans, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 216.

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Blaze Your Own Creative Path on Your Own Terms from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.793001

There is no “one-size-fits-all” creative career path. My goal with this episode is to put you in a position to do your thing full-time one day.

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Why it’s OKAY for People to Unfollow You from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.785279

Today’s episode is going to break down why it’s GOOD for people to unfollow you (or unsubscribe). Plus I’ll share how to spin this into a positive, productive perspective.

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Samborghini on Crushing a Successful Side Hustle Outside a Day Job from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.781285

Sam Bledsoe of Samborghini shares side hustle tips for making shareable work, routines, time management, merch, fonts, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 224.

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Saving & Investing for Financial Freedom (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 3) from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.777076

Pt. 3 of the Side Hustle to Main Hustle series provides the early steps for attaining time and financial freedom while building generational wealth.

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228: Jeremy Mura on Mindset, Multiple Income Streams, & Tips for Consistency from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.776129

Jeremy Mura shares the power of personal development, tips for consistency, creating multiple income streams, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 228.

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BEST HITS | 184: 30+ Ways to Make Side Hustle Money to Save, Invest, or Pay off Debt Quickly from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.772498

Today’s BEST HITS episode shares 30+ actionable ways you can make extra side hustle money to save for a purchase, invest in yourself, or pay off debt quickly!

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In Memory of Adé Hogue—We Love You Brother from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.768608

In memory of Adé Hogue, one of the most talented creatives in our industry that was taken too soon. We love you brother.

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Finding Success & Community as an NFT Artist with Justin Mezzell of Grim Syndicate from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.767766

Justin Mezzell of Grim Syndicate talks shop on opportunities for creators in the NFT space, community building, experimenting, crypto, and all-out focus for a season in today’s Side Hustler’s Persp...

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Steven Mellor on How to Grow Your Personal Brand & Following from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.763998

Steven Mellor talks shop on seasonal niching and pivoting, planning your day job escape, growing your social following, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 238.

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Pricing 101 for Beginners or Advanced Creatives with Jasmine Holmes from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.762821

The Pricing Queen, Jasmine Holmes, we talk shop on value-based pricing formulas, how to charge your worth, setting privately hourly rates, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast epi...

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Creating Your First NFT Art Collection with Efdot from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.758820

Eric “Efdot” Friedenshon talks shop on creating your first NFT collection, finding community, and getting people to connect with your work in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 243....

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Tips for Profitability & Becoming Your Own Boss with Atomic Child Design from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.754884

Jimmy Bryant of Atomic Child Designs talks shop on becoming your own boss, profitability, slanging merch, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 247.

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12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 1) from 2022-02-22T03:49:37.753859

Unsure how to get started when building your creative side hustle? Part 1 of this series dishes out the first 6 of 12 steps for starting and scaling in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast ep...

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12 Steps for Starting & Scaling Your Creative Side Hustle (Pt. 2) from 2022-02-16T11:00

Looking to take your side hustle more seriously and scale it? Part 2 of this series dishes out the last 6 of 12 steps for starting and scaling in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode ...

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A 5-Step System for Crushing it with Clients with James Martin from 2022-01-26T11:00

ames Martin talks shop on client processes, flipping the switch from hobbyist to professional, his new book for logo designers, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 246. Listen

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The Pigeon Letters on Fear, Risk, and Finding Your Style from 2022-01-19T11:00

Peggy Dean of The Pigeon Letters talks shop on going against the grain and embracing the risks and fears required to pursue your creativity in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 245...

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NFT Creative Side Hustles + Dronies Project with Peter Deltondo of Unfold from 2022-01-12T11:00

Peter Deltondo of Unfold and Dronies NFT talks shop on leveraging side hustles, creating your best work, and the basics of NFTs and Web 3 for creators in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast ...

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9 Tips for Surviving & Thriving as a Self-Employed Creative (Year 2 | 2021 Recap) from 2021-12-29T11:00

Wanna take the full-time creative leap one day? Here are 8 tips for surviving and thriving as a self-employed creative in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 242.

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Why Creating is More Than Making Cool Sh*t & Growing Your Biz from 2021-12-22T11:00

Creating is more than making art. Here are the 5 Branches of Creating to get the most juice from the squeeze out of your finite existence in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 241.<...

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Tad Carpenter on Creating Time to Create Your Own Big Breaks from 2021-12-15T11:00

Tad Carpenter talks shop on creating for yourself, catching big breaks with personal projects, non-gross cold outreach, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 240.

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BEST HITS | 122: Joshua Noom on Letting Your Work Speak for Itself from 2021-11-24T11:00

Today’s BEST HITS episode features designer and illustrator, Joshua Noom. We talk shop on making your own way, developing your style, taking initiative, and more.

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Pt. 2 - How to Bet Big On Yourself (Fall 2021 Student Spotlight Special) from 2021-11-17T11:00

Stuck in your own way? Ready to bet big on yourself? Then you’re going to find a lot of gold in Part 2, episode 237 of this Side Hustler’s Perspective Student Spotlight Coaching Series.

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Pt. 1 - How to Bet Big On Yourself (Fall 2021 Student Spotlight Special) from 2021-11-10T11:00

Stuck in your own way? Ready to bet big on yourself? Then you’re going to find a lot of gold in Part 1, episode 236 of this Side Hustler’s Perspective Student Spotlight Coaching Series.

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Don’t Forget How to Play & Work Your Life Away from 2021-10-27T10:00

Learn how creative play could be the missing link you’ve overlooked or abandoned that’s keeping you in a funk in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 234.

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233: How to Land Big Clients Through Personal Projects With Kiel D.M. from 2021-10-20T10:00

Kiel Mutschelknauswe talks shop on niching down and hiring yourself for a season, focusing on play over making cheddar, showing the work you want, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Pod...

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How to Land Big Clients Through Personal Projects With Kiel D.M. from 2021-10-20T10:00

Kiel Mutschelknauswe talks shop on niching down and hiring yourself for a season, focusing on play over making cheddar, showing the work you want, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Pod...

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How to Become a Successful NFT Artist in a Digital World with Musketon from 2021-10-13T10:00

Bert of Musketon talks shop on rooting your work in play, brand building, and the new wave of NFT’s to keep on your radar in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 232.

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How to Make Moves During Uncertain Times with Grizzly Wheeler, Matt Dawson, & Jason Craig from 2021-09-29T10:00

If you enjoyed and found this episode valuable, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @sidehustlersperspec...

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Austin Saylor of with 4 Tips for Growing a $200k Creative Biz from 2021-09-22T10:00

Austin Saylor of Full Habor shares 4 tips on how to make $200k with your creative biz through niching down and playing the slow and steady grind in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episod...

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Hoodzpah + Chomp on Freelancing, Selling Merch, & Personal Projects from 2021-09-15T10:00

Hoodzpah and Chomp Brand share tips for carving out time to play, creating merch, working with small-to-large clients, and more in today’s Side Hustler’s Perspective Podcast episode 229.

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Taking Control of Your Money (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 2) from 2021-08-25T10:00

Pt. 2 of the Side Hustle to Main Hustle series highlights how to take control of your money by creating a budget, curbing spending behaviors, and attacking debt.

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Rewire Your Mind to Win (Side Hustle to Main Hustle Pt. 1) from 2021-08-18T10:00

Pt. 1 of the Side Hustle to Main Hustle series highlights how the future success of yourself, your business, and your net worth all depends on the level of investment you make in your personal deve...

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BEST HITS | PP 82: Propaganda on Planting Grenades & Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall from 2021-08-11T10:00

Today’s BEST HITS episode features hip-hop and spoken word artists, Jason Petty of Propaganda. We talk shop on benefiting from failure as an artist, experimentation, and more.

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Overwhelmed & Burnt Out? Doing This Will Help from 2021-07-28T10:00

Today’s episode is going to break down how I get myself “unstuck” over the years as well as how to reduce overwhelm, increase focus, and see more results.

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Aaron Straker on Getting Creatively Fit by Getting Physically Fit from 2021-07-21T10:00

Aaron Straker of Straker Nutrition talks shop about the power of investing in yourself, boosting appearance, mood, productivity, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 222.

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Katie and Ilana of Loomier on Basics of Licensing, Outreach, & Creative Marketing from 2021-07-14T10:00

Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Loomier talk shop on the basics of licensing, repurposing your work, getting good at selling, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 221.

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Karen Nguyen on Slowly Scaling a Profitable Side Hustle Outside a Day Job from 2021-06-30T10:00

Karen Nguyen of Sweet Afternoon talks shop on how to slowly monetize your side hustle, create and repurpose content, manage your time, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 219.

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BEST HITS | PP 117: James Victore on Dangerous Ideas & Making a Living as a Bold Creative from 2021-06-23T10:00

Today’s BEST HITS episode features the iconic legend, James Victore. We talk shop on avoiding being oatmeal, using adversity as your teacher, living a bold life, and more.

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Maggie of LittlePatterns on Pricing Your Illustration Work from 2021-06-16T10:00

Maggie Enterrios of LittlePatterns goes deep on how to price your illustration work, usage rights, negotiating, and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 218.

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PP 215: Allan Peters with Tips for Growing Your Online Following from 2021-05-26T10:00

Allan Peters gives us a gaggle of tips on how to grow your online social following (the RIGHT way) and more in today’s Perspective Podcast episode 215.

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Pt. 2 Taking Massive Action - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2021-05-19T10:00

If you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to take consistent, uncomfortable action, then you’re going to dig this 2-part Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special series.

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Pt. 1 Taking Consistent Action - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2021-05-12T10:00

If you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to take consistent, uncomfortable action, then you’re going to dig this 2-part Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special series.

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PP 212: Belinda Kou on Preparing to Make the Full-Time Leap from 2021-04-28T10:00

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Fugstrator on Leveraging a Day Job to Fuel the Dream Job from 2021-04-21T10:00

Michael Fugoso (AKA Fugstrator) chats about the over-glorified world of full-time freelance, the pressures of social media, quantity leading to quality, and more!

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Grizzly Wheeler, Matt Dawson, & Jason Craig on Motivating Yourself from 2021-04-14T10:00

Matt Dawson, Grizzly Wheeler, and Jason Craig talk shop on motivating yourself, elevating your craft, and getting out of debt to create future freedom.

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Femke & Charli on Leveraging Side Projects Outside Your Day Job from 2021-03-31T10:00

Femke and Charli of Design Life Podcast talk shop on leveraging side projects outside a day job and how to scale those projects with consistency.

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Becca of The Happy Ever Crafter on Pricing Your Creative Work from 2021-03-24T10:00

Becca Courtice of the Happy Ever Crafter chats about simplifying pricing for creatives, making the mindset shift from hobby to creative biz, communicating your value, and more.

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BEST HITS | PP 150: Chris Do on Doing What You Love Without Selling Your Soul from 2021-03-18T10:00

Chris Do of the Futur discusses setting big goals, embracing change, and creating for a bigger cause.

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If You Feel Like an Imposter, Keep Going from 2021-03-10T11:00

Feeling like an imposter? It’s a good thing! Check out my top light bulb lessons, tips, and tactics for taking advantage when imposter syndrome strikes.

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Be a Turtle & Embrace the 3 Benefits of a Slow & Steady Grind from 2021-02-24T11:00

Here are 3 benefits of taking the slow and steady turtle pace along your creative path, plus 3 tips to hasten your pace to more quickly reach the end of your race.

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Ben Jenkins of Warstic on Making Your Side Hustle Your Main Hustle from 2021-02-17T11:00

Ben Jenkins of Warstic goes deep on turning your side hustle into your main hustle, having patience, having work-life alignment, and more.

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Ruben Rojas on Not Living in Fear & Being Human in Your Brand from 2021-01-27T11:00

Ruben Rojas goes deep on the importance of being you in your brand, navigating haters, selling merch, and his book: Living Through Love.

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Invisible Creature on Success is Creating “Cool” Work You’d Want on Your Desk from 2021-01-20T11:00

Invisible Creature talks about creating what you want to see, the evolution of style/voice, creating toys, and their latest book: Face the Music 20 Years of Album Art.

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Morning Breath on Showing the Work You Want & Keeping Print Alive from 2021-01-13T11:00

Morning Breath breaks down how to show the work you want to get, keeping print alive, finding your community, and more.

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3 Types of Value to Get People to Care About Your Work (Community Building Series Pt. 2) from 2020-12-30T11:00

Struggling to get people to care about your work? Here are 3 ways to fix that in Part 2 of the Engaged Community Building Series.

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Why You Don’t Need a Massive Following to Be Successful (Community Building Series Pt. 1) from 2020-12-23T11:00

You DON’T need a massive following to be successful. Let me show you the power of building community the right way in Part 1 of the Engaged Community Building Series.

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BEST HITS | PP 123: Jon Contino on The Secret to Making Good Work from 2020-12-11T16:48:13

We’re replaying another BEST HITS episode featuring Jon Contino. Listen as he shares his tips for creating your best work.

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Grizzly Wheeler on Screenprinting, Betting on Yourself, & Leaving Your Mark from 2020-11-25T11:00

Grizzly Wheeler talks shop on screen printing, betting on yourself, failing fast, and leaving your mark.

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Maddie Poppe on Overcoming Failure, Doubt, & Haters from 2020-11-18T11:00

Maddie Poppe, American Idol Winner, shares overcoming failure, doubt, and haters as you chase what you want.

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Growcase of GARM Co. on Making Time to Pursue Your Creative Side Hustle from 2020-11-11T11:00

Emir of Growcase and GARM Company shares tips on making time to grind on your creative side hustle.

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Pt. 1 Chasing What You Want - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2020-10-28T10:00

Take notes as my Fall 2020 Students and I address overcoming inner struggles and intentionally creating work that attracts the RIGHT people.

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BEST HITS | Lisa Congdon on Standing Out, Imposter Syndrome, & Your Artistic Voice from 2020-10-21T10:00

We're replaying the most listened to episode featuring illustrator and author Lisa Congdon. Listen as she shares her tactics for overcoming imposter syndrome, standing out, and finding your artisti...

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Aaron Draplin on Building Your Creative Empire on Your Own Terms from 2020-10-14T10:00

Draplin talks on avoiding instant gratification, putting in the work, and having some fun with your creative pursuits.

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KiriLeigh Jones on Turning Everything into a Canvas & Sharing Your Process from 2020-09-30T10:00:11

KiriLeigh Jones shares how to turn everything into a canvas and the power of sharing your process to grow an audience.

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Ian Paget of Logo Geek on Taking Your Side Hustle to Full-Time Dream Job from 2020-09-23T10:00:19

Ian Paget of Logo Geek chats logo design and shows you the power of leveraging your day job to fuel your full-time dream job pursuits.

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30+ Ways to Make Side Hustle Money to Save, Invest, or Pay off Debt Quickly from 2020-09-16T10:00:13

Here are 30+ easy ways to make side hustle money (with or without your artistic talents) to save, invest, or pay off debt quickly. Bonus: I pack in some smart money moves tactics.

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Having a Pro Mindset & Taking Action | Blaze Your Own Path Series Pt. 3/3 from 2020-08-26T10:00:18

Pt. 3/3 of The Blaze Your Own Path Series is all about breeding a pro-mindset, and taking massive, uncomfortable action with your side hustle pursuits.

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Chasing Your Creative Dream | Blaze Your Own Path Series Pt. 1/3 from 2020-08-12T10:00:08

Pt. 1/3 of The Blaze Your Own Path Series is all about getting started, believing your creative dream is possible, and changing your relationship with money.

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Lauren Hom on Why Freelancing Isn’t the Only Path for Creative Success from 2020-07-29T10:00:25

Feeling like freelance is the only path to creative success? Lauren Hom debunks this myth and discusses balancing creativity and marketing, creating passion projects, and more.

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Do the Work & Suck Butt Now to Grow—There Are No Cheat Codes! from 2020-07-22T10:00:12

Today, I talk about how there are no cheat codes to success and that true growth and success come from putting in the work to get the results you want.

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James Martin on Sharing Your Process & Giving Yourself Time to Grow from 2020-07-15T10:00:12

Logo Designer James Martin discusses the power of sharing your work and process, navigating your journey on your terms, and letting your work suck.

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Zulfa of The Cosmic Feminist on Creating Connection With Your Brand from 2020-06-24T10:00:02

Zulfa of the Cosmic Feminist discusses niching down, finding your buckets of interest, and creating connection by being YOU.

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REPLAY: Pt. 3/3, Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it Happen from 2020-06-17T10:00:20

I break out some of my Best Hits to discuss actionable ways you can create new habits and routines to beat the Rona Blues.

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REPLAY: Pt. 2/3, Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary from 2020-06-10T10:00:07

I break out some of my Best Hits to remind you to espresso yourself by any beans necessary and learn who your One True Fan is.

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Jimbo Bernaus on Tips for Making Passive Income With Digital Products from 2020-05-27T10:00:05

Jimbo Bernaus gives us great tips on making passive income on digital products, knowing what your audience wants, and diversifying your income.

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3 Crucial Lessons for Your Creative Pursuits During & Post Quarantine from 2020-05-20T10:00:09

Get the tools to survive and thrive during this season, become pandemic-proof in your creative pursuits, and give yourself permission to rest.

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Lincoln Design Co. Shares Their Identity Process + Logo MAYhem Special from 2020-05-13T10:00:07

Lincoln Design Co. shares their tips on getting inside the client’s mind, showing work you want to attract, logo tips and strategies, and more!

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Josh Sullivan on How to Build a Successful Creative Business from 2020-04-29T10:00:09

I sit down with Josh Sullivan of Fried Design Co. and talk about hiring yourself, making marketing easy with brand strategy, and giving yourself permission to win.

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Melinda Livsey on How to Attract and Serve Your Ideal Client and/or Tribe from 2020-04-22T10:00:25

I sit down with Melinda Livsey on determining who your work is for, pinpointing your differentiator, and communicating your value.

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Pt. 2 Getting Creatively Unstuck - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2020-03-25T10:00:14

Part 2 of 2, The Side Hustler's Group 2.0 and I dive deep on niching down for a season and creating a comprehensive Instagram hashtag strategy.

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Pt. 1 Getting Creatively Unstuck - Side Hustler’s Coaching Student Special from 2020-03-18T10:00:08

The Side Hustler's Group 2.0 and I dive deep on niching down for a season and creating a comprehensive Instagram hashtag strategy.

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Mike Jones on Building a Thriving Community & Conference Experience from 2020-03-11T10:00:10

Mike Jones of Creative South chats about building a thriving community, serving the bigger picture and creating a killer conference experience.

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Hellcats on Growing an Audience, Brand Cohesiveness, & Selling Merch from 2020-02-26T12:00:04

This week, I sit down with Hellcats and discuss creating a cohesive brand, blending your interests, and growing an audience.

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Matt Dawson on Making Time to Grind & Building the Crop Community from 2020-02-19T11:00:06

This week, I sit down with Matt Dawson @staygrayponyboy and discuss making priorities, grinding long term, and achieving your dreams.

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Are You Ignoring These 4 Signs & Missing Your Side Hustle Breakthrough? from 2020-02-12T11:00:14

This week, I talk about four signs you may be ignoring that could unlock your next big breakthrough: adversity, fear, repeating patterns, and synchronicity.

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Tom Ross on the Power of Niching Down & Why It Isn't a Life Sentence from 2020-01-29T11:00:04

This week, I sit down with Tom Ross of Design Cuts and discussing why, how, and when you should be niching down and why niching down isn't a life sentence.

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Lincoln Design Co. on Hiring Yourself & Leveraging Your Side Hustle from 2020-01-15T11:00:07

This week, I sit down with Lincoln Design Co and discuss the power of leveraging your side hustle, creating a personal brand, making sacrifices, and more.

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4 Significant Side Hustle Lessons My Son Taught Me + BIG Announcement from 2019-12-25T11:00:06

This week, I talk about the 4 Side Hustle Lessons my son taught me: be fearless, enjoy the little things, stay curious, and play hard.

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Jason Craig on Turning Your Work Into Play & Staying in Your Own Lane from 2019-12-18T11:00:18

This week, I sit down with Jason Craig and discuss finding what works for you, doing what feels right, and establishing your own rhythm.

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Chris Do on Making Money Doing What You Love & Not Selling Your Soul from 2019-12-11T11:00:09

This week, I sit down with Chris Do of the Futur and I discuss setting big goals, embracing change, and creating for a bigger cause.

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3 Tactics for Winning the War in Your Head to Get Out of Your Own Way from 2019-11-27T11:00:25

This week, I discuss my own challenges and thinking bigger, believing in your abilities, and changing the way you think and speak to yourself.

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Side Hustler's Coaching Program Hot Seat Student Spotlight Special from 2019-11-20T11:00:13

We're diving deep with the creatives in the Side Hustler's Coaching Program 1.0 to share their biggest struggles and breakthroughs in a hot seat call.

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Tinlun Studio on Leveraging Failure & Passion Projects to Thrive & Survive from 2019-11-13T12:00:15

This week, I sit down with Terence Tang of Tinlun Studio and discuss using failure as fuel, leveraging passion projects, and creating your own merch.

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Molly Jacques on Freelancing, Passive Income, & Marketing for Creatives from 2019-10-30T10:00:01

This week, I sit down with Molly Jacques on making time to play, taking your side hustle more seriously, and creating your own luck.

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Side Hustle Special | Live From Creative Works with Rogie & LittlePatterns from 2019-10-23T17:06:52

This week, I bring you a LIVE podcast episode from the Creative Works Conference with Rogie King of Super Team Deluxe & Maggie Enterrios of LittlePatterns.

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6 Ways to Carve Out Time to Grind & Execute Outside Your Day Job from 2019-09-18T10:00:35

This week, I give you 6 different ways to carve out time to grind on your side hustle and execute outside of your day job.

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5 Killer Tips for Managing & Maximizing Your Side Hustle Outside Your 9-5 from 2019-09-11T10:00:09

This week, I give you 5 killer tips for managing your side hustle outside of your day job to maximize your results and attract opportunities.

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Find Your Wolf Pack—Even the Lone Wolf Thrives & Survives in a Pack from 2019-08-28T11:15:45

This week, I discuss how to accelerate your growth by finding community, getting accountability, and joining a mastermind/coaching group.

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Josh Horton on Creative Works & the Power of Community from 2019-08-21T10:00:05

This week, I sit down with Josh Horton of Creative Works and discuss finding your why, valuing your work, and contributing to something bigger than you.

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Ruben Rojas on Murals, Creating for Impact, & Avoiding Mediocrity from 2019-08-14T10:00:04

This week, I sit down with Ruben Rojas and discuss reinventing yourself, investing in your craft, and not settling for mediocrity.

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Smart Hustle & Chuck Norris (Climb Mountains & Pop Bottles Series Pt. 1/2) from 2019-07-31T10:00:01

This week, I talk about being a mountain climber, celebrating your successes, taking care of yourself, and hustling the smarter and not harder.

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Lauren Dickens on Blazing Your Own Successful Path & Fighting Burnout from 2019-07-24T10:00:16

This week, I sit down with Lauren Dickens @el_dick and talk about client relationships, defining your own success, and lighting your own spark.

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Pretty Useful Co on Taking Action & Protecting Your Time from 2019-07-17T10:00:27

This week, I sit down with Allie and Clare of Pretty Useful CO and discuss protecting your time, taking action, and starting your own merch business.

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Grits on Side Hustling, Finding Your Niche, & Staying in Your Lane from 2019-07-10T10:00:02

Today, I sit down with Reuben and Toya Levi of Grits and discuss the value of side hustles, the power of personal projects, and how to find your niche.

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Marathon Mindset | Run Your Own Damn Race at Your Own Damn Pace from 2019-06-26T10:00:12

This week, I talk about battling comparison, viewing social media in a positive way, and running your own race at your own pace.

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Brooke Robinson of Goodtype on Connecting with Yourself to Find Your Art from 2019-06-19T10:00:09

This week, I sit down with Brooke Robinson of Goodtype and discuss taking care of your physical and mental health, connecting with yourself to find your art, and getting featured on the Goodtype In...

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Musketon on Passion Projects, Pushing Your Limits, & Adobe Illustrator from 2019-06-12T13:14:17

This week, I sit down with Bert Dries AKA Musketon and discuss passion projects, pushing our limits, and Adobe Illustrator.

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Show Up & Be Your Truest, Weirdest Self—the Weirder the Better from 2019-05-29T10:00:09

Today's episode is all about connecting the dots and embracing what made you weird as a kid to what makes you weird as an adult—he weirder the better.

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Becca Clason on Tactile Type & Dealing with Criticism in a Positive Way from 2019-05-22T10:00:07

This week, I sit down with tactile lettering artist Becca Clason and discuss saying yes and figuring it out, seeking your purpose, and handling criticism.

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BONUS: 6 Practical Tips for Growing Your Instagram Lettering Audience from 2019-05-15T10:00:04

We're teaming up with @Lettering_Daily to give you 6 Practical Tips for Growing Your Instagram Lettering Audience.

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Mye De Leon on Knowing Who Your Audience is & How to Serve Them from 2019-04-24T10:00

Today, I talk with hand-lettering artist, designer, and digital marketing wizard Mye De Leon on overcoming adversity, putting in the work to hone your craft, crushing digital marketing, and more! Listen

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Jon Contino on The Secret to Producing Good Work is Being Yourself from 2019-04-17T10:00

This week, I sit down with Jon Contino to talk about creating work that's true to you, being a design sponge offline, and turning your flaws into strengths.

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Joshua Noom on Making Your Work Speak for Itself on Your Own Terms from 2019-04-10T10:00

This week, I sit down with Joshua Noom and discuss making your own way, taking initiative, and using comparison as a tool for growth.

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A 6-Step Game Plan for Finding Clarity to Create Your Own Future from 2019-03-27T10:00

This week, I give you the tools to create a 6-step game plan for finding clarity and making goals.

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Tom Ross Design Cuts CEO on Growing a Tribe & Boosting Engagement from 2019-03-20T10:00

This week, Tom Ross of Design Cuts and I discuss taking out the sleaze of marketing yourself, boosting your engagement, and growing your tribe.

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3 Reasons to Overcome Fear & Start Pursuing Your Creative Dreams from 2019-03-13T10:00

This week, I urge you to start pursuing your creative dreams by overcoming your fears of not being enough, not starting sooner, and not finding your gift.

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Maggie of Little Patterns on Niching Down, Pricing, Contracts & Licensing from 2019-02-27T11:00

Today's guest is Maggie Enterrios of Little Patterns who's landed clients like Apple, Instagram, and the Chicago White Sox.

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Design, Freelance & Mental Health with Scott Biersack of @Youbringfire from 2019-02-20T11:00

Today's guest is Scott Biersack of @youbringfire who's worked for juggernauts like Target, Netflix, Starbucks, Adobe, and Facebook.

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Show Some Love - My Top Secret Audience Building Tip from 2019-02-13T11:00

This week, I discuss my top audience-building tip on Instagram: engaging with others, showing them love, and injecting positivity in the world.

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Why Concept is King if You Want to Stand Out with Joshua Ariza of Chomp Brand from 2019-01-30T11:00

Today's guest is Joshua Ariza of Chomp Brand, who runs his own apparel company while freelancing for some of the biggest brands like Facebook, Nike, Red Bull, Disney, Star Wars, and Taco Bell.
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How to Keep Your Head Up and Handle Life & Freelancing with Adé Hogue from 2019-01-23T11:00

Today's guest is Chicago-based art director, designer & letterer, Adé Hogue. He’s a wizard when it comes to experimenting with different mediums like flowers, utilizing natural light in his photogr...

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How to Pay Your Dues to Get Paid with BenRealVsWorld of BWNC from 2019-01-16T11:00

Why do we wait for others to believe in us before we believe in ourselves?

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Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it Happen (Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series Pt. 3/3) from 2018-12-27T11:00

From my experience, there are many things that hold many of us back from the people we're meant to become and stop us from positively impacting other people.

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Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary (Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series Pt. 2/3) from 2018-12-19T11:00

After spending much of my life getting bullied, all I ever wanted was to fit in—but I'm realizing I'd rather express myself as I am and stand out.

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Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind (Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series Pt. 1/3) from 2018-12-12T11:39

Today, we're going to finish the year strong—as strong as my black coffee—with a 3-part Coffee Caffeinated Kick series.

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Don't Die a Creative Copycat—Be a Different Breed & Make Your Own Waves from 2018-11-28T11:00

“Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.” - Austin Kleon, *Steal Like an Artist*

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Mental Health, Social Media & the Secret World of Pricing with Ari Woeste from 2018-11-21T11:00

Opening up about your struggles opens you up to being put under a microscope. However, I feel when we do open up about our story, it makes us more human and gives others permission to embrace their...

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Tips for Building an Audience & Passive Income with Stefan Kunz from 2018-11-14T11:00

Today's guest, Stefan Kunz, has built a creative empire with lettering and digital products. At such a young age, you’d think his amassing of an Instagram audience of over 300K+ loyal followers hap...

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Top 10 Tips from Industry Juggernauts to Elevate Your Creative Hustle from 2018-10-31T10:00

EPISODE 100 BABY! You're in for a treat. I've listened to hours of previous guest episodes and strategically plucked out some of the best golden nuggets.

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Owning Your Story & Style with Kyle Letendre of @HeyKyle from 2018-10-24T10:10

Today’s guest is Kyle Letendre aka @HeyKyle. He's a groovy magician who casts spellbinding expressive lettering and illustrations for some of the biggest kids on the block like Instagram, Jack Whit...

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Finding Your Style & Building an Audience with Michael Fugoso of Fugstrator from 2018-10-17T10:00

Today we chop it up with Michael Fugoso aka FUGS aka @Fugstrator on the Grams. He's an insane illustrator and designer out of San Diego. He has an incredible story of showing up late to the party b...

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A 4 Step Blueprint for Kicking Major Ass in Life & Your Creative Grind from 2018-10-10T10:00

Today's episode is a 4 Step Blueprint for Kicking Major Ass in Life & Your Creative Pursuits.

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Love the Crust (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Pt 3) from 2018-09-26T10:00

Today we dive into Part 3 of the 3 Life Lessons Learned From Pizza Series.

Life Lesson #3 is all about Learning to Love the Crust.

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Take Life One Slice at a Time (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Pt 2) from 2018-09-19T10:00

Today we dive into Part 2 of the 3 Life Lessons Learned From Pizza Series.

Life Lesson #2 is a reminder to Take Life One Slice at a Time

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You're Not Pizza (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Pt 1) from 2018-09-12T10:00

Today we embark on a 3 part episodic adventure of 3 Life Lessons Learned from Loving Pizza.

Starting off with Life Lesson #1 (Part 1) - Understanding You're Not Pizza.

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Attracting Work & Finding Outlets with Andreas Pedersen of @AndyCloned from 2018-08-22T10:00

This week, we work it our with Andreas Pedersen AKA @andycloned about how to stay healthy, how to work smarter, and how to use your style to attract work.

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The Alchemist: 4 Secret Ingredients for Pursuing Your Personal Legend from 2018-08-15T10:00

Today's episode parallels The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and your creative career. Here are 4 secret ingredients for pursuing your personal legend.

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Selling Products & Growing an Audience with Kenny Vidinich of One Vibe from 2018-07-25T10:00

Breaking Out of Your Funk


Some days, it feels like you can’t catch a break. This funk can drag on— days become weeks, weeks become months, and months become years. Believe me, I kno...

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Our Time Has Value: When to Say No to Free Exposure Work from 2018-07-18T10:22

Many people will perceive what you do as a hobby as they don't comprehend where you are in your creative career. It's hard for them to fully understand the value of your time and craft so they feel...

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Finding Time to Design, Grind, & Shine with Lisa Quine from 2018-07-11T10:00

Today’s guest is Lisa Quine, one of Cleveland’s rising creative talents. She's built quite a name for herself over the years, and I often wonder when she sleeps. In today’s episode, we chop it up o...

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Be Obsessive About the Essentials with Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce from 2018-06-27T10:00

Today’s guest is my brother Nick Sambrato from the behemoth print shop Mama’s Sauce, a top-notch spot color printmaking shop specializing in letterpress, hot foil, and screen printing reigning from...

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Creating for Impact & Leaving a Legacy with Adam Grason from 2018-06-20T10:00

Queue today’s guest: branding, design, and Illustrator Goliath Adam Grason of Grason Studio out of Orlando, FL. Adam has crushed projects for design brands like Google, Vayner Media, Dunkin’ Donuts...

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Planting Grenades & Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall with Propaganda from 2018-06-13T16:10

Today’s guest is Jason Petty, a Hip Hop and Spoken Word juggernaut who slays under the alias Propaganda. His music and lyrical storytelling force feeds an agenda of perspective and love. Prop and I...

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Creativity is an Instrument | Value Your Practice & Craft with Nick Misani from 2018-05-30T10:00

Nick Misani's one of a kind majestic Fauxsaic masterpieces helped him quickly make a name for himself in the lettering realms. However, that’s not the only style he excels at as he’s landed juggern...

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Don't Lose the Love of Why You Started with Brian Steely from 2018-05-23T10:00

Brian is the most chill, down to earth rock stars in the creative game right now. He’s done work for big brands like Element, Toyota, Nike and big bands like Phish, Mumford & son and My Morning Jac...

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Be a Champion & Date Lots of Things with Diane Gibbs | Design Recharge from 2018-05-16T10:00

Someone who is a champion for creatives and does so much for our industry is Diane Gibbs. There’s an endless list of reasons why Diane deserves recognition as she: - Molds our future generation as ...

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Lauren Hom on The Secrets to Making a Killer Passion Project from 2018-04-25T10:00

Lauren Hom of Hom Sweet Hom had built quite the reputation of combining her lettering, illustration, unique ideas and quirky sense of humor into side projects that takeover the internet and go vira...

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Share Your Weird with Rogie King & Justin Mezzell of Super Team Deluxe from 2018-04-18T10:00

Justin Mezzell & Rogie King of Super Team Deluxe drop by and provide the perfect concoction of entertainment and creative advice. Hold onto your biscuits as we navigate topics of: - Making a positi...

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You Have a Voice, Don't Wait Ft. Jamal Collins of Jayworking from 2018-04-11T10:00

Jamal Collins AKA Jayworking uses his ambition and curiosity to constantly reinvent himself. He's evolved to where he now pours his wealth of knowledge of design, entrepreneurship, social media and...

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Get Uncomfortable & Hire Yourself with Jen & Amy of Hoodzpah Design from 2018-03-28T10:00

Today’s guest have a reputation for being badass humans who make their own opportunities through self-initiated side projects I’m talking about Amy & Jen Hood of Hoodzpah Design, a branding agency ...

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Branding, Pitching & Pricing Like a Pro with Durham Brand & Co. from 2018-03-21T10:00

If you’re a sucker for branding, typography and want some guidance in slaying great work for great clients then buckle your seat belts as Austin Dunbar of Durham Brand & Co. joins us today on the s...

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Seeing Progression Through Failure with James of the Ligature Collective from 2018-03-14T10:00

James Lewis is a hand letterer, logo and type designer, social media influencer, workshop leader, public speaker and all at the age of 22 out of Cardiff, Wales. He’s amassed a large social audience...

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Audience Building & Creating Work That Stands Out with Ian Barnard from 2018-02-28T11:00

Ian is a letterer, calligrapher, workshop leader and content creator out of the UK. He’s a wizard at audience building and creating viral videos amassing him an audience of over 200K. He’s 100% ope...

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Changing One Life at a Time with Lenny Terenzi of Hey Monkey Design from 2018-02-21T11:00

Lenny is an expert at branding, illustration, screen printing, teaching workshops, speaking, organizing events and whatever else you can think of, he probably does it. He's a pretty squirrely and l...

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Don't Wait Till You're Ready, Learn By Doing With Roxy & Phoebe from 2018-02-14T11:00

Hold onto your biscuits as today I have the most bad ass female lettering duo in the game, Roxy Prima and Phoebe Cornog. You know them as Pandr Design Co. where they crush branding, murals, speakin...

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Showing Your True Self in Your Work With Adam Vicarel from 2018-01-31T11:00

Adam and I go back to the early days of Instagram lettering where both of our work was dog shit. We become good friends over the years and I've watched him blossom to a point where he's full-time f...

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Consistency Trumps Perfection With The Terrific Trio of Master of One Podcast from 2018-01-24T11:00

In a world clouded in a mist of negativity, sometimes you find a bright pocket of positivity. That bright pocket (really I'm thinking hot pocket) of positivity is no other than terrific trio of the...

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Saying Yes & Figuring It out on the Fly with BenRealVsworld of Black with No Cream from 2018-01-17T11:00

My buddy Ben Hagarty, aka BenRealVsWorld knows a thing or two about creating content. He’s in LA as a content creator for the likes of Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, EA Sp...

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Push Boundaries, Explore & Break the Rules With Mark Caneso from 2018-01-10T11:00

Mark operates under the name PPRWRK Studio and runs PSTypeLab which is a Type Foundry and home for his products. His Instagram will make your brain hurt in the all right ways with his ambigrams, en...

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Appreciate the Shit & Sunshine - 12 Lessons Learned in 2017 from 2017-12-27T11:00

The hard times in life help us stay humbled, challenged and appreciate the good times. Here are 12 lessons learned in 2017 through the shit & sunshine.

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Weaving Together Multiple Passions With Dominique Falla of Typism from 2017-12-20T11:00

This week I want to present to you Dominique Falla of the Typism Global Lettering Community. Its blossomed into a massive Instagram account, a conference, a book and an online summit which you’ll h...

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Building A Door For Opportunity to Knock With Tony Diaz of Industry Print Shop from 2017-12-13T11:00

Today's guest is Tony Diaz. head honcho of the artist-run, award-winning screen print shop specializing in apparel and flatstock, Industry Print Shop in Austin, TX. They work with some of the bigge...

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3 Reasons to Appreciate the Slow & Steady Grind of Your Creative Career from 2017-11-28T02:13

Don't you wish there was a magic pill you could take to get whatever you wanted in life? I know, me too. However, here are 3 reasons to appreciate the slow and steady grind of your creative career....

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Give Thanks as Gratitude Is a Magnet for Attracting Opportunities from 2017-11-22T03:56

When you have gratitude in the mix, you attract countless opportunities in life. Give thanks for what you have to open the doors to new possibilities. This episode gives you several steps and book ...

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Mind the Gaps, Be Intentional & Break Borders - Pop-Up Crop Overview from 2017-11-15T11:00

After attending Pop-Up Crop in Austin, TX, I felt inspired and fired up to finish up the year strong. I'm sharing my top 3 takeaways from designers like Jason Craig, Tony Diaz and Lauren Dickens. Y...

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Brad Weaver & Tara Victoria of The Banner Years & The Shore from 2017-10-25T10:00

Brad Weaver and Tara Victoria of The Banner Years recently created a side project that's focused on mental health within the creative community. This project is called The Shore and is dedicated to...

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Find Your People - 7 Takeaways From Attending Creative Works from 2017-10-11T10:00

It can be hard to find your people when you're isolated in your little bubble. Conferences like Creative Works are key to getting out of your comfort zone building the right relationships to have a...

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Split Focus: Superman Syndrome & Being Blinded By the "Hustle" from 2017-09-27T10:00

Focusing on one thing each day is important, but what happens when split focus takes over? Here are the warning signs to avoid the Superman Syndrome trap.

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Developing Your Own Style & Living in It with the Forefathers Group from 2017-09-13T10:00

Today's guest is the Forefathers Group and we go deep on a wide range of topics such as: - Using a day job as a springboard to get to where you want - The pros and challenges that come with working...

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Find Comfort in Discomfort & Prepare for Your Opportunities from 2017-08-30T10:00

Getting out of your comfort zone is necessary to grow on your creative path. Here is the value of finding comfort in discomfort and preparing for you opportunities that will follow.

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Reclaiming Your Identity & Finding Your Path with Alicja Colon from 2017-08-16T10:00

"Your identity is not in what you do, therefore fail often, fail freely, learn and experiment. And take your successes in each of those failures because there is one." This is the kind of encourage...

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Passion is What You're Willing to Suffer for With Jason Craig from 2017-07-19T10:00

This week on the show we have the talented designer, illustrator, speaker and just a kickass friend, Jason Craig.



Jason operates out of Augusta, GA and currently is the Senior ...

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Passion is What You're Willing to Suffer for With Jason Craig from 2017-07-19T10:00

This week on the show we have the talented designer, illustrator, speaker and just a kickass friend, Jason Craig.

Jason operates out of  Augusta, GA and currently is the Senior Designer f...

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Passion is What You're Willing to Suffer for With Jason Craig from 2017-07-19T10:00

This week on the show we have the talented designer, illustrator, speaker and just a kickass friend, Jason Craig.

Jason operates out of  Augusta, GA and currently is the Senior Designer f...

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