Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.
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Art & Cocktails: Exploring the World of Contemporary Art, Creativity, Business, and Inspiration Join host Ekaterina Popova, artist and founder of Create! Magazine, as she uncorks the vibrant and multifaceted world of contemporary art, creative entrepreneurship, mindset, and creativity one episode at a time. Welcome to "Art & Cocktails," a podcast where artists, creatives, dreamers, and artpreneurs gather to share their journeys and their art over their favorite drinks. Building on the succes ...
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The Hey You Human Podcast - hosted by Katie Buemann - is a soft place to land. A place for you to come home to where you can tune in to real conversations, with real people, about that one thing, that unites us all. The human experience. We riff on things like acceptance, connection, simplicity, nature, consciousness, frequency, change, intuition, mental and emotional health, somatic healing, and all the things woven into the alchemy of being a human. Especially if you’re of the sensitive va ...
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Stop F*king Around and Make Something: Why We Need Your Art with Amie McNee of @inspiredtowrite
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In this must-listen episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova is joined by the phenomenal Amie McNee, artist, author, and the creative force behind the Instagram sensation @inspiredtowrite. Together, they have an honest and empowering discussion about the transformative power of self-acceptance and why now, more than ever, it’s crucial to s…
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Become a Great Artist: Authenticity, Creative Growth, and Daily Practice with Kristy Gordon
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova welcomes back artist Kristy Gordon to discuss her new book, Become a Great Artist. Together, they chat about the importance of authenticity, overcoming creative blocks, and developing the mindset necessary for artistic success. Kristy offers practical tips for artists, including the signific…
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It's Happening FOR You: Abundance Mindset Intro and Navigating Tough Seasons
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In today’s episode of Art & Cocktails, we dive deep into the power of mindset with Amy van Meijl, a money coach, teacher, and host of the Manifesting Millions podcast. If you’ve been struggling to feel abundant or need a little money pep talk, this episode is for you! Amy shares her transformative journey of shifting her financial mindset, turning …
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Transforming Your Reality: Science and Manifestation with Reese Evans of Yes Supply
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, we sit down with Reese Evans, the visionary behind Yes Supply, to explore the transformative power of combining science and manifestation. Reese shares her inspiring journey from a chaotic home life and toxic retail job to creating a thriving business that empowers others to tap into their full potential. We dive…
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Preparing for Success, Picking Yourself First, and Why We Need Your Art
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We interrupt Creativity 101 for a special episode! Help us prepare for Amie's guest appearance on a big podcast. Also, I'm writing this from the future AFTER the podcast recording happened. It went really well thank you for asking. I sat in on the whole thing and Amie killed it. For some reason, she speaks much better when she's talking to someone …
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We're coming back to a topic we talk about a lot on the podcast, Perfectionism. This time, though, we're going back to basics. What is perfectionism? What are the most common ways it shows up our lives? Why is bad? And what can we do about it? Amie was right, no cover reveal yet... But you should come to our live course: Selling Without Selling Out…
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Create, Don’t Produce: Trusting the Process with Rebecca Campbell
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In this special episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) welcomes the incredible artist, writer, and mystic Rebecca Campbell. Dive into an inspiring conversation that explores the profound intersection of creativity and spirituality. Rebecca shares her journey from a successful career in advertising to fully embracing her soul’s call…
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Wowing Your Collectors: Building an Independent Art Career without a Gallery and Growing Your Business with Sara Glupker
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Michigan-based artist Sara Glupker for a powerful conversation on how to build and grow an independent art career without relying on galleries. Sara, who operates her art business from a lovely remote studio next to a cornfield, shares her journey of becoming a successful arti…
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What to Consider When Planning and Getting Ready For Your Solo Exhibition
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In this episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) dives into the essentials of planning a solo exhibition. Whether you're a new artist or have been exhibiting for decades, Kat shares her personal tips and experiences to help you make your exhibition a resounding success. Episode Highlights: The importance of mindset and visualization in planning your show. P…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are Tips to Help Balance Studio Time and Marketing for Artists Without Going Insane or Burning Out
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) delves into the all-too-familiar challenge of balancing studio time with marketing efforts. With over a decade of experience as an artist and creative entrepreneur, Kat shares practical tips and strategies to help artists manage overwhelm and stay productive without burning out. Key Ta…
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Grow Your Art Career and Small Business with Seasonality and Balanced Energy
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Welcome to Art & Cocktails! I'm your host, Ekaterina Popova artist and founder of Create! Magazine. In this episode, I (Kat) discuss how to structure your marketing efforts for networking, visibility, sales, and connections by honoring seasonality and balancing masculine and feminine energy. I share my approach in my art career and business, and pr…
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Creativity 101: Procrastination: Striking the Balance Between Big Ambitions and Achievable Goals
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Most artists will procrastinate. That's just a fact. It's something people have dealt with in the past and will continue to deal with in the future. Where it becomes a problem, though, is when it holds you back from being the sort of person you want to be. We look at some common tools and techniques to help you cut through procrastination and make …
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Embracing the Slow Summer Season: Tips for Artists and Creative Entrepreneur
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Hello friends, and welcome to another episode of Art and Cocktails. I'm your host, Kat (Ekaterina Popova). Today, we're talking about the love-hate relationship with the slow summer season. If you're an artist or entrepreneur, you know exactly what I'm talking about. If not, consider yourself lucky and share your tips for avoiding the summer slump!…
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Join us for our Creativity 101 series where we go back to foundational principles for being happier, more rested, and more productive artists. We'll be doing a 10 episode series starting here with Journaling. Journaling is the foundational methodology for all our teaching. In all our courses, books, and online classes we always include journaling p…
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How to Become a Better Writer with Zafira Rajan: Infusing Personality, Sensory Storytelling, and Balancing Creativity & Business
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat interviews the talented Zafira Rajan, a seasoned copywriter and digital marketer with over a decade of experience supporting leading online entrepreneurs and course creators. Known for her personality-driven copy and sensory storytelling, Zafira has helped countless clients transform their marketing from "sti…
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Behind The Scenes of Running an Indie Art Magazine and Platform
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Welcome to a new episode of Art & Cocktails. I’m your host, Ekaterina Popova, and today we're celebrating a significant milestone—our eight-year anniversary of running an indie artist-run magazine and platform, Create! Magazine. In this episode, I'll take you behind the scenes and share the journey, challenges, and triumphs of running an indie maga…
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Making Art Education Accessible, Navigating Economic Insecurity, and Embracing Creativity in Business with Sari Shryack (Not Sorry Art)
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) welcomes back Sari Shryack, known as @not_sorry_art on Instagram. Sari shares her journey and insights from her new book, Modern Still Life From Fruit Bowls to Disco Balls. They discuss the importance of making art education accessible, growing up below the poverty line and choosing to…
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I know a lot of you want to know a little more about how our partnership works. This week, we're answering heaps of listener questions all about our relationship! How do we deal with conflict? What're our attachment styles? How do we help each other when one of us is upset or disregulated? Our views on couple's therapy. And much more! James has a n…
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Infusing Your Art and Business with Spirituality and Intuition with Marina Press Granger
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In this conversation, host Ekaterina Popova chats with Marina Press Granger, about the powerful blend of spirituality, intuition, and business. Marina shares how artists can build an unshakable sense of self-worth and lean into their spiritual gifts to navigate their careers with confidence, no matter the external circumstances. Episode Highlights:…
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10 Reasons I Became an Entrepreneur: Reflections on Becoming Self-Employed
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Welcome to a solo episode with your host, Kat! In this heartfelt episode, Ekaterina Popova shares her journey as an artist and entrepreneur, reflecting on the reasons that led her to embrace self-employment. Whether you're a creative considering entrepreneurship or curious about the path, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: Kat’s sabbatica…
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Today we're talking about people who think making art is only for the special few, who think you need double decker doctorates or generational talent if you want to create. We're talking about why they're WRONG! You can find links to buy Amie's books (which she'll never have done enough research for to satisfy some people) here…
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Navigating the Slower Art Market: Grit, Resilience, and Honest Creativity with Tania Marmolejo
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Join host Ekaterina Popova in an uplifting and motivating conversation with her dear friend, Tania Marmolejo, a Dominican Swedish American artist known for strong and moving female expressions in her paintings. In this episode, Tania shares her insights on navigating the current slow art market, finding resilience amidst global uncertainties, and l…
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Honestly guys, I have no idea what we said in this one. We recorded it over three weeks ago! Hope it's good... Let me know! We have a summer sale on for the next week! 50% off all our courses.
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Overcoming Burnout (Again) and Reclaiming Our Practice
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In the season finale of "Art and Cocktails," I share my current experience of overcoming burnout and reclaiming my creativity. As I prepare to take a much needed break, I reflect on the challenges of balancing multiple projects and maintaining mental and physical health. I offer practical tips on how artists can reduce stress, focus on what's impor…
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Q&A Do we want kids, falling out of love with art, and fan fiction
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Q and A episode today people! We're answering YOUR questions: Do we want kids? Is Fan Fiction a good way to practice writing? What do we do when we fall of out love with our art? And more! We will be in an aeroplane in the sky when this goes out so hopefully it works! You can join our San Francisco workshop digitally via A Writing Room! The session…
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Sales Strategies from the "Creative Business Handbook" with Kat
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In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat shares an exclusive excerpt from the book, "Creative Business Handbook." Diving into Chapter Five, she explores essential sales strategies that every creative entrepreneur needs to know. Thank you to our sponsor: Welcome to Omega Institute, where transformational experiences await you. Nestled in New York’s b…
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Mark Liam Smith on Art, Skyrocketing Social Media Growth, and Cultivating a Creative Practice for Everyone
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In this episode of the Art and Cocktails podcast, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) interviews Mark Liam Smith, a Toronto-based oil painter and educator. They discuss Mark's inspiring journey as an artist, his transition to teaching online, and how he shares his work on social media. Mark's incredible growth from 20,000 to 2 million followers in just a few ye…
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We're in a little bit of slump at the moment. How do we deal with it? It's normal to not always feel motivated and enthusiastic with your work. We share what we've been struggling with lately, common reasons creatives get into slumps, imposter syndrome/the pain of leveling up and feeling like you aren't fully ready for that next level. We also give…
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Behind the Scenes: What's *REALLY* Working in My Art Business Right Now
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Join me, Ekaterina Popova, for a solo episode of Art & Cocktails as I pull back the curtain on my small art business to give you a clear view of what's actually working and profitable, and what's merely "nice to have." In this episode, I share the practices that are propelling my business forward. I discuss the crucial balance between focusing on s…
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Returning to Art After a Break, The Art of Pricing Commissions, Building Community with Kathleen Beausoleil
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Welcome to a new episode of Art & Cocktails with your host, Ekaterina Popova @katerinaspopova Today, we're thrilled to have Kathleen Beausoleil join us. Kathleen is a visual artist known for her evocative oil paintings that explore human social interactions and crowd dynamics. In this episode, Kathleen shares insights from her journey, including he…
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