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Create Loud

Cody Crabb & Rachel Robison

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Be Inspired to live your dreams in today’s ever-changing world with Rachel and Cody. Be inspired as they discuss everything from networking to practicing your craft with the occasional amazing mind to discuss being awesome today.
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Feeling like you aren't getting anywhere with your creative projects? Do you find yourself comparing your work to that of others? It's not just you. What if you could connect with other creatives who faced the same challenges? Creative Block interviews creatives that are doing their own thing, working that side hustle, or have found their own unique style at a larger brand. Creative Block celebrates creative talent, and encourages other creatives to keep trying new things, keep working on th ...
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We actually couldn't leave until we said a special thank you.. ...to YOU. Yes, you. Literally. You are the reason this podcast existed. We've still got your back, so please reach out and be our friend! Cody: flow.page/cc Rachel: rachelrobisonmusic.com CREATE YOUR LIFE AND LIVE IT LOUD K LOVE YOU BYE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…
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Welp. All good things must come to an end... Join Cody and Rachel as we say goodbye to Create Loud and move on to the next adventure. (It's not even a bad thing, so don't worry. Be happy! We'll explain why.) Thank you so much for listening and for being a part of something special for so long. Even you, dearest Grant. <3 We hope from the bottom of …
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In this week's episode, your beloved Create Loud hosts get to chat with Dylan Michael Searle - director, writer, and a good friend of Rachel's (in fact, her first film projects were with Dylan! Fun times.) It's a conversation you won't want to miss as they discuss all aspects of taking yourself seriously (and....not *too* seriously), being your aut…
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What is UP, Create Loud fam? If you know a thing or two about our podcast, you know that we *LOVE* to create. What we love even more is when we have friends that love to create, too! Join us as we chat with Emily Merrell: performer, owner of EM Vocal Studio, and host of one freaking awesome podcast called "Artifice"! We talk all about creating just…
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In honor of #MotivationMonday, we are sharing the most inspiring, motivating, jam-packed-with-advice episode in Create Loud history! We had the absolute honor of chatting with Cody Johns who, out of all the things he does, considers himself an entertainer. We talked about ALL SORTS of golden nuggets ranging from building a positive support system t…
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Whether you're a long-time subscriber of Create Loud or brand new to the game (welcome btw), we figure our main message is clear: we are here to inspire and motivate you to follow your dreams, whatever that may be. Right now, we want to inspire change. We want to #ShareBlackStories and amplify voices that need to be heard. It's certainly a start. I…
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Join Cody and Rachel as they chat with Allie about her experiences and discuss how learning different things can benefit your career in ways you might not expect. "The work of Allie Gardner Music LLC is creatively spreading light through unique & powerful music and videos, motivational messages, innovative music and performance education, positive …
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YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THIS WEEK'S EPISODE. Let me tell you, this convo is PURE. GOLD. It's jam-packed with awesomeness and we can't wait to share it with you! Rachel had a chance to talk with Akash Thakkar (Akash Thakkar!! Are you kidding me?!) about his start in game audio, his thoughts on a work-life balance, and so much more. We love him. You'll…
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This has to be the most wholesome podcast episode of all time. Join us as Rachel interviews her little sister, Nellie! She's not your average 10-year-old. Nellie Mainor has a rare kidney disease called Dense Deposit Disease. Before her kidney transplant in August, she would do 5-hour treatments of Hemodialysis for a year (three days a week) and two…
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You know how we like to get real here on the Create Loud Podcast. Today, we're getting the inside scoop from teacher/improv genius Jason Wild as he shares his experience of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Let me tell you... there's SO MUCH MORE to it than you might think. Teachers are heroes. Straight up.) He also shares some pretty fantast…
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Oof... What a crazy time, right? Well, we've got a brand new episode of Create Loud for you to check out while we're all quarantined. STAY HOME and give it a listen! We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or email us at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit createloud.org. --- Send in a voice m…
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We love having guests on the show here at Create Loud, but we especially love when we get to interview a local! It's even more fun for us when we get to interview a local that we happened to attend college with! (Looking at you, Cody.) Speaking of which, this week's episode includes our chat with the wonderful, amazingly talented Angie Petty. It is…
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OH MY HECK, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We wouldn't be surprised if *this* auld acquaintance be forgot... we know it's been a hot minute. BUT HEY - we're kicking off 2020 with our OFFICIAL RELAUNCH of the Create Loud Podcast! [crowd goes wild] If you're confused about what we mean by "relaunch," we recommend giving this episode a listen. If you're not confus…
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OHHH DO WE HAVE A TREAT FOR YOU, FOLKS In our newest episode, we got to interview the coolest person in the Beehive State: Krissie Freaking Holifield (Pretty sure that's her actual middle name) Krissie is one of the hosts and designer of the I am Salt Lake podcast. After moving from Wisconsin and dabbling in stand up comedy, she joined forces with …
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Are you ready for this? I don't think you're ready for this. PREPARED TO BE RIDICULOUSLY INSPIRED. "Stephanie Hock grew up in Murray, Utah. She loved watching her mother draw and was fascinated that she could draw anything. When Stephanie was thirteen, she watched her mom work hard to finish her bachelor’s degree in fine art (while pregnant with he…
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In the creative world, there's something that most of us are afraid of: BURNING OUT The thought of losing that spark can be terrifying! What's sad is that it happens to professional creatives all the time. Following our dreams takes a lot out of us! It's not all sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns (but we appreciate when it is lol am I right?) Whether…
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When it comes to your craft, should you focus and specialize in one skill? OR should you have an infinity gauntlet and, like, try to collect ALL the stones? If ya know what I mean... In this week's episode, Cody and Rachel talk about just that. Wearing the hats, trading all the jacks (that's a phrase, right?). We're talking about all the awesome ta…
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Why does this episode title make me thing of Rachel's horrible attempt at an Italian accent? (This has nothing to do with accents, but still. Please feel free to read the title in any accent you want. Even if it sounds bad. No judgement here.) Anyway. We've got a couple little updates & tidbits for you in this week's episode! I'm sure you're dying …
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If there's one thing the Create Loud crew wants you to know, it's that YOU are in charge of your own path. That includes how you gain your education. Do what you want to do, go where you want to go. Or, hey - don't even go at all! It. Is. Entirely. Up. To. You. In this week's episode (basically a sequel to our "We Don't Need No Education" episode),…
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It's time to play the music, it's time to the light the lights! This week's guest, Adam Kreutinger, has designed and constructed puppets for television, film, and theatrical productions internationally. In addition to being a teacher, Adam is also a puppet artist, magician, juggler, balloon twister, and painter. (Basically, he's the coolest person …
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It is with great pleasure and excitement that we release our fantastic interview with WILLIAM HUNG. William Hung is a motivational speaker and business coach who shares his experience on American Idol to motivate audiences to live a more fulfilling life. This is the most motivational, inspirational episode in Create Loud history! We want to hear fr…
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If there’s one thing Cody and Rachel want you doing (after listening to their weekly episodes, of course), it’s getting out there and creating stuff! Even if it’s bad. Even if it’s weird. Even if it’s hard. Even if it’s scary. Even if it’s... I think you get the idea.Join the Create Loud duo as they discuss why you shouldn’t let anything stop you f…
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Have you ever realized that if a freelancer takes a pay cut, as a freelancer, they’re really hurting everybody? The famous “race to the bottom” principle states that if you devalue your own work, you devalue the work of others. Check out this week’s episode of Create Loud, where we discuss how to avoid that! Be paid what you’re worth, and even more…
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Now that Cody and Rachel are officially living the freelance life, they’re learning that things can often get in the way of work. It’s normal, it happens… but what do you do when it does? Big or small, curveballs are kind of an inevitable thing in the biz. We’re here to help you through it! We’re here for you.(Warning: this episode mentions suicide…
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Jodi L. Milner is the author of the young adult dark fantasy novel, Stonebearer’s Betrayal. She has also written well as several short stories that have appeared in print anthologies and SQ Magazine. She's a firm believer that life is what you make it and she intends to make it a good one.An avid student of the interesting and obscure, Jodi has an …
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You love us, you really love us!*crying emoji*[insert acceptance speech here]In this episode, we’re talking all most things Hollywood!(Our recap of the 91st Academy Awards was pretty dang good considering we didn’t even watch lol)Wait... weren’t the Oscars, like…weeks ago?Yes. Thanks for noticing.But HEY… We don’t just talk about our favorite momen…
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There must be something in the water because...Cody just quit his day job! That means BOTH hosts of Create Loud are now officially freelancers! YAY!If you’re wondering what to do once YOU make The Leap, get ready for some answers from Cody and Rachel’s very own experiences. We hope you find the inspiration you need to prepare and make your dreams a…
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That sure got your attention...Sorry, but this episode isn’t another one of those true-crime podcast episodes. (We know you’re obsessed. So are we). But we’re dead serious when we say that you’ll love it. Cody and Rachel provide killer commentary in this episode! (Poor choice of words?) Anyway, here’s our episode about slaying your procrastination.…
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Happy New Year, Creatives!We’re getting back into the swing of things here on Create Loud with a brand new episode! It’s all about resolutions and goals...and how no one keeps them. Check it out! (One of our resolutions is to come up with better show notes.)We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@creat…
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We know, it was a long break, but we’re back at it, more excited than ever to get going! We’ve got a lot to talk about this time--from Cody’s crazy life experiences (and finally making “The Jump”) to Rachel’s… holiday. We talk about the cool guests we’ve got on the way and the many future podcast topics we’ve got swirling around the ol’ walnut. Don…
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It looks like Christmas came early this year, folks because in 34 short minutes you’re going to hear the best Christmas entertainment you’ve heard in a long time. Jam-packed with Rachel’s flawless segways and plenty of Cody’s opinions, this is the podcast episode you didn’t know you needed. It’s our gift to you. Merry Christmas and stuff.We want to…
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Rachel Robison has no problem giving you a motivational jump start. Just tell her when and where! Don’t believe us? Give this episode a listen.(Spoiler alert: it gets real)We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit createloud.org.--- Sen…
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Are you practicing enough? Probably not. But since you’re procrastinating anyway, give this episode a listen! Maybe it will give you the perfect amount of motivation to go and practice.We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit createlou…
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When you’re living the dream, it’s helpful to have some sort of daily routine to keep you organized. If you don’t have one, no need to freak just yet! Cody, Rachel, and the very put-together Mark Wahlberg can give you a few ideas in this week’s episode! You’ll find your groove in no time.We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or se…
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You’ve done it! You’re an accomplished artist - you know your stuff, you’re kicking butt… but you’re not getting paid for it. What gives?Join Cody as he gives you his advice lantern for the dark, never-ending quest for commissions or people to pay you for doing what you love! If you’ve ever Googled “How to get paid from art,” “art jobs near me,” or…
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So. No one told you life was gonna be this way?We get it... and we’re totally with you. It’s easy to feel alone when you’re pursuing something you’re passionate about. Your art should thrive and we know something that will help when it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month... or even your year. Join Cody and Rachel as we talk about surroundin…
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Happy Halloween, Creatives!No tricks here, but we sure have a treat for you: an interview with fiction author, Nicole Mello! Join Cody (the last person you want to take with you to a haunted house) and Rachel (who doesn’t know the first thing about zombies) in our spookiest episode yet!We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send…
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“Josh Groban is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and actor whose baritone voice is instantly recognizable and...”What the-- HEY! Are you seriously hijacking my episode synopsis right now?(Sorry, guys. I literally have no idea where this is coming from…)“...unparalleled among his peers. He has entertained fans across the globe with hi…
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt discouraged about pursuing your art.Being creative is hard! It can be draining and soul-sucking...almost to the point where you want to stop creating altogether (please don’t though!!!). Whenever that happens, it’s probably time for a recharge to get you motivated again. And that’s what we’re here for!Join Rachel…
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You know, a lot of people think you need a degree and a fancy/expensive setup in order to be a successful creative. NEWS FLASH: you don’t. Cody and I chat about what we think about all that in this week’s episode!*Do you agree or disagree? Let us know! We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud…
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Cody got to interview someone we’ve been wanting to talk to for quite a while: Nic Fitzgerald, founder of Friendly Giant Films. This episode is jam-packed with awesomeness and is just the motivational jump start you need to get out there and make things happen! I’m not kidding when I say you won’t want to miss it. Seriously. It’s like...the gold mi…
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CVX Live is a social media convention held every year in Utah. If you want to be a YouTuber or creator on any other social platform (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat), this is the place to be!If you liked our FanX Comic Convention podcast, you’ll love this! We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createlo…
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An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly. ~UnknownWe talk a lot about the hustle, the grind, and making your dreams happen, but do you ever make time for YOU? For real though, when was the last time you took a break? Taking care of yourself is just as important as all that other good stuff, …
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Rachel and I had the privilege of attending Salt Lake FanX this past weekend! It was an awesome experience. Every costume from Bob’s Burgers to LEGO Batman to Predator was there, and we got to be a part of it!On this special episode, we took a dive into the artists and creatives selling their work of all kinds. We asked them about what inspires the…
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Have you ever wanted to tell your boss how much you hate your job right to their face? This episode might help you get there.“The Grind.” “The rat race.” It all means the same thing: you don’t like your job. When is it time to leave? How can you quit the full-time job you really hate? We’ll help you answer this question and get you some info on how…
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Find people who help you be what you want to be!This week we’re joined by Nathan Madsen, talking about the benefits of collaborating, being an artist despite difficult circumstances, and above all, how being a mentor can change your life (and someone else’s)! Nate Madsen has been composing music and producing sounds for games and films since 2005. …
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“It’s a no from me.” The hardest words your little X Factor loving ears will ever hear. Every creative has to deal with rejection, from the minor daily fails to major letdowns. We know what it’s like; we’ve been there! On this episode, we talk about how you can not let disappointments get you down.We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Face…
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Becky Willard is a music producer and owner of Vox Fox Studios. She is also a singer, songwriter, vocal coach, and all around BOSS!In this episode, Rachel visits Vox Fox Studios to meet with Becky. They talk about diversity in art, the importance of creating no matter what, and the reason we’re doing all of this in the first place! It’s gonna be a …
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Remember all those hilarious predictions about what the future would be like in the 1950s that are glaringly wrong, picturing flying cars and personal robots? WE ARE IN THAT DISTANT FUTURE.Technology has opened doors for us we never imagined, especially as a creative entrepreneur. Now, all we have to do is take advantage of them! Cody and Rachel ta…
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People are so unique and individual, especially in the creative world! Every style and perspective is so important, so don't limit yourself.Alex is a Salt Lake City based stand-up comedian that's doing his own thing and it's paying off! Frequenting Wiseguys Comedy Club, Dry Bar Comedy, and others, he's making this look easy! He's even starting a ne…
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