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Welcome to Freelance Sucks! 😈 Here we discuss the dark side of freelancing, about which nobody usually talks out loud. In this show, we speak with experienced freelancers, and listening to their stories helps you prepare for freelancers' challenges! 💪
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Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer, an entrepreneur, as the owner of your own business, by hearing other freelancers share their experience. Hosted by Steve Folland. Come join us in the Being Freelance Community - You're not alone being freelance. Not anymore. www.beingfreelance.com/community
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Traveling nude models sharing stories (the fun, the creepy, and the awesome experiences!) and confiding in each other. Everyone - including models- struggles with something; be it social awkwardness, financial hardship, shame, anxiety, toxic relationships etc. The purpose of this podcast is to bring people closer together in understanding, expose our vulnerabilities, and share entertaining escapades. Cover image by Shaun Tia
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The purpose of this podcast is to create a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of fields at all sorts of levels. We want to discuss what we’re learning, what we’ve experienced, and whom we’ve met in our journey of running a freelance creative company.
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Freelance film critic and obsessive movie nut, Jack Ferdman, gives a detailed analysis of every Best Picture Academy Award winner by diving headfirst into its structure, writing, direction, and acting. He will share his insane passion for cinema with discussions about the random Oscar winner selected in each episode, as well as the many other greats from that calendar year. Join him every second Friday on his journey of re-watching every film that took home the top prize.
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Cut to Reveal: two freelance editors, from different countries, who've never met in real life discussing editing, interviewing experts, and sharing their insights from a freelancer perspective. Join Piotr Toczynski and Ricky Cozzolino bi-weekly for a conversation about editing and filmmaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The CMD-Z Show

Matt Vojacek & Shelby Hagerdon

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Ever wish life had an undo button? The CMD-Z Show, hosted by Matt Vojacek and Shelby Hagerdon, seeks to provide answers to the big questions that hound creative minds at night. With a new guest each week, hear unique perspectives from creatives on running a business, maintaining your mental health, finding your voice, and more. Presented by Made By Things — this is the CMD-Z Show. Have a question you want us to discuss? Send us a message at question@cmdz.show Learn more about Matt and Shelby ...
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Web Pro Savvy is a biweekly podcast for freelance web designers and developers, hosted by Cathy Sirvatka. You'll hear interviews with experienced freelance web pros about their business operations, the services they offer, and the types of clients they work with. They openly share their stories and pull back the curtain on how they achieve success so that you can boost your own business.
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6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
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Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
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Design Domination helps freelance designers gain confidence, clarity and a competitive edge in a crowded marketplace. Adjust your mindset, become more business savvy and sharpen your creative skills, so you get more respect and command higher rates. If you're a logo designer, print designer or web designer looking to make a successful living freelancing, you will benefit from Colleen's real-world expertise in branding, publication design and layout, website design and design business. You'll ...
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Freelance Cake

Austin L. Church

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This podcast helps ambitious freelancers get better results with less effort. We reveal the specific beliefs, principles, and practices that give you better leverage. Every episode contains no-hype, non-expiring ideas that you can use right away to make the freelance game more profitable and enjoyable.
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Draftsmen

Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff

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Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff are art instructors. If you love the arts, particularly the craft of drawing and painting and image-making… and you want to level up your skills or even make a living with your skills, we are here to answer your questions. We’re here to offer you advice, refer you to our resources, share your love of the craft and maybe inspire you! Learn to Draw - www.proko.com Marshall Vandruff - www.marshallart.com Stan Prokopenko - instagram.com/stanprokopenko Privac ...
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The Mango Effect is the path to living a limitless life and having the freedom to do it your way. 🥭 Searching for ideas and inspiration to help you create a lifestyle by your own design while also growing your business or accelerating your career? Dive into The Mango Effect each week with your host, Mindi, and learn more about how to grow your business, scale your impact, and build a lifestyle by your own design. Every Sunday, we discuss all things related to improving our mindset "the mango ...
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Listen to conversations with successful creative freelancers from various fields, including film, theatre, fiction, audio fiction, improv, music, visual arts, and more. The episodes cover various topics, such as work-life balance, generating income, managing finance, marketing yourself, wearing multiple hats, and deciding when to go full-time. The podcast is hosted by Wendy Lap, a voice actor, writer, audio drama creator, visual artist in training, and now a podcaster. Whether you're a full ...
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Unlock your path to creative success with the Design Break podcast, hosted by @RockyRoark—owner & design director of Blue Cyclops Design Co. Breaking into the creative world is hard enough. Making it as a freelancer is even more challenging. If you're currently considering jumping into a creative field or looking for freelance opportunities, this podcast is for you. Topics include creative community, design, branding, freelance, job searching, career advice, actionable advice, and more.
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The Typecast: Grow Your Art Business

Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype

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Dear hand letterers, designers, and artists of all sorts—despite what your grandma thinks, we know there’s a whole lot more to what you do than just “drawing pretty pictures.” This podcast, hosted by Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype, is about what it *really* means to be a working creative. From finding clients to pricing your work and nerding the heck out about kerning, we’re covering everything that goes into building a successful and sustainable business around your passion. And ...
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Print Life

Leslie Kenehan

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Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! A podcast created for surface pattern designers who want to get their foot in the door designing and selling exclusive art in the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan brings you all things design, sales, marketing & mindset to support you in growing your creative business. Freelance? In House? Just getting started? You are in the right place. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! https://lesliekenehan.com/
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Create a solid business as a musician by building an engaged fan base and tapping into multiple streams of income. Learn up-to-date music marketing tactics to grow income streams in 4 essential areas: recording music & releasing music, music performing & livestreaming, freelance opportunities for musicians (music teaching, session work for musicians, custom songwriting & more) and recurring revenue for musicians (fan support, Patreon, affiliate income for musicians and more). Join host Bree ...
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Two Pixels Off

Michael Janda and Brad Hussey

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Learn how to run a successful creative business. Two Pixels Off hosts, Mike Janda and Brad Hussey, share actionable strategies and tips to help creative entrepreneurs market their services, sell effectively, execute projects, price profitability, and more. Get out your notepad, these episodes are packed with transformational advice. (Two Pixels Off is powered by Wix Studio.)
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*Formerly known as Solopreneur: The One-Person Business Podcast* Welcome to The Aspiring Solopreneur, the weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of solopreneurship. Join us as we bring you insightful interviews with industry experts and successful solopreneurs who have mastered the art of running their own businesses. Are you a solopreneur looking for guidance on how to attract clients? Or maybe you're searching for ways to stay motivated and overcome the challenges of working alone. ...
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Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read from our tween and teen days on a new episode of the show. We'll cover everything from The Baby- ...
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Your backstage pass into the world of filmmaking. Join Joey Nicotra, an experienced DP, and Shane Reitzammer, the visionary behind CinemaStory Productions, for weekly conversations with freelance filmmakers from across the globe. Explore the untold stories and insights that shaped their cinematic view before the final cut. With over 20 years of combined experience in film production, their works spanning commercial, corporate, music video, wedding, and narrative film, join Joey and Shane as ...
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Jeff Somers is the author of the Avery Cates series, the Ustari Cycle, Chum, and Writing Without Rules. He also generates 45% of all the freelance writing in the universe. In each episode, Jeff will pour a drink and discuss one of his works of short fiction, from inspiration to publication, and then read the damn thing with sound effects and asides. He invites you to pour a drink and settle in with him for a self-centered and self-deprecating tour of his literary universe. Also, take off you ...
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I’m a freelance writer and podcaster who loves to talk to fierce, fearless females every month! Most are in the arts: healing, reiki, fine art, writing, music. The other common thread in our web is walking a Witchy/Wiccan/Pagan/Free Spirited path. Join us, and reclaim your personal power. (photo by Ruvim at Pexels)
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Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields. From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other.
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Carla is: a bookdragon; a 50-something with psychology and counseling degrees with post-grad work in grief/loss/trauma, sex crimes, and forensic anthropology; a woman who has lived in three haunted houses; a former freelance journalist and counselor, who is never bored; a disabled introvert who sees connections everywhere--like John Nash, only less math-y; a knitting fidget who loves horror movies with a skewed passion. Like one of her heroes, Harriet the Spy, she wants to learn everything a ...
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Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with. Offering quality practical advice and insight for freelance, full-time or aspiring animators, illustrators and motion designers, hear from a wide range of voices within the industry, including how leading animators started out, tips on managing your business and career advice. For more info on how to take control ...
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A deep dive into the qualities, skills and responsibilities that artists, as leaders of co-created art, embody and practice in their work. New episode released every Tuesday. Lyn Gardner 'wholeheartedly recommends' this podcast :) Episode 1: Open and Humble Ned Glasier from Company Three Released on 14th May 2024 Episode 2: Grounded and Energetic Sita Thomas from Fio Released on 21st May 2024 Episode 3: Empathy and Care for Others Tashi Gore from Glass Performance on 28th May 2024 Episode 4: ...
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Design Life

Charli Prangley, Femke Van Schoonhoven

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Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two females. This show aims to tackle the big issues designers face like getting paid, overcoming a creative block or managing time, to name a few. We want to open up discussion about things we wish we heard people talk about ...
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Laetitia Channel, an accomplished ballerina and aerialist who transitioned into the world of fine art nude modeling. Letitia shares her unique experiences, from her unexpected start in modeling to the supportive role her family played in her career. We explore her rigorous travel schedule, t…
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Explore various tools, techniques, and methodologies to help freelancers stay disciplined, manage their time effectively, and maintain a healthy work-life balance 🚀 Today my guest is Nathy Ravez, who, in her previous roles as a Project Manager and People & Process Development Consultant, started uniting teams towards common objectives while keeping…
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Listen, I've heard it a hundred times, and I bet you have, too... "If you're good enough, you can just wait for clients to come to you." They say. "Word of mouth is all you need." They say. But here's the deal: sitting on your hands and hoping for that magical email notification of a new client isn't a strategy—it's a death trap. Let me paint a pic…
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything that professionals tell you to do in your business to make it successful and something just doesn’t feel right or isn’t clicking? For many of us solopreneurs, we start our own businesses to feel more fulfilled in our careers, but what do you do when that isn’t happening? Well, let us ask you this, hav…
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If you struggle to sit down and draw, this episode is for you. Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss the fear-based roots of procrastination, how to overcome perfectionism, the importance of accountability with your goals, and more! PATREON Sign up for SVSLearn’s 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription 3 Point Persp…
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Discover the secrets to avoiding burnout, building a supportive community, and why passion is your ultimate weapon in the freelancing game 🚀 Today my guest is Nick Raeburn, a freelance social selling coach, keynote speaker, and video consultant with over 20 years of experience, who turned social storytelling and sales into an exciting fantasy journ…
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Feeling somewhat indifferent about the idea of indifference, Pete brings the topic to Jen this week for the two of them to noodle on. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How can indifference be a positive thing? And a negative thing? How might indifference allow us to relinquish some control? Where might indifference show up in o…
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In the season 1 finale of the Everyday Motion Podcast, we sit down with freelance motion designer David Urbinati. In this conversation, we talk about positioning yourself as your ideal client, managing your finances as a freelancer, creating a system to finish your personal projects, and so much more. Links Connect with David on Instagram Check out…
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Is finding the right niche the secret to thriving as a creative entrepreneur? In this episode of Two Pixels Off, hosts Mike Janda and Brad Hussey tackle the big question: Should you niche down your business to stand out in a crowded market? Whether you say "niche" or "niche," this episode will help you understand the importance of narrowing your fo…
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In the age of online audiences, singers and vocal coaches need a constant flow of fresh content. In this episode, Bree Noble welcomes Lara Chapman, founder of VoxTape Studios, who shares her transformative journey from music enthusiast to expert in content creation systems and vocal training. She talks about her transition from a classically traine…
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It’s been too long since we paid a visit to Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield in good old Sweet Valley, California. Let’s fix that! Episode 289 covers the twenty-eighth installment in Francine Pascal’s beloved series, Alone in the Crowd, a book that explores insecurity, songwriting, the complicated nature of mother/daughter relationships, and rocking…
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Justin Colletti reviews the top pro level headphones for mixing, focusing on open back models for $400 and under from brands like Audeze, Avantone, Hifiman, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, Sony, Steven Slate, Shure, AKG, Neumann, Focal, Audio Technica and more. Article Version: https://sonicscoop.com/best-headphones-for-mixing-400-under-2024/ Headphone L…
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Key Takeaways: In this episode, Charli and Femke dive into their experiences working with freelancers and agencies in their side projects and day jobs. Charli shares the decision-making process behind choosing an agency for a recent rebrand at Convert Kit, the challenges they encountered, and how involved they were in the collaboration. The hosts a…
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In this episode, Matt and Shelby interview Christopher Adornato, one of the owners of Solari Creative. Chris shares his journey of starting as a 3D artist and working his way up to becoming an equity partner in the company. He emphasizes the importance of staying at one place and climbing the ladder, even in a field known for burnout. Chris also di…
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There are a lot of Best Picture winners that are big, bold, and epic in size. Well, in 1936, MGM made something pretty big ... and long. A film that brought people to the theatre to enjoy the spectacle of Broadway, especially if they weren't able to see a show live ad in person. The Great Ziegfeld, at the time, was the longest talking film ever mad…
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In episode 19, Ricky and Piotr start off by making fun of Erwann then talk about Camerimage International Film Festival in Torún, Poland. Hopefully Ricky can attend with Piotr this November. After that they give shout-outs to podcast listeners Khalid and Robert for sending in constructive feedback and thanks. If you guys are reading this descriptio…
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DUTCH MASTER — Dutch-born, California-raised designer Hans Teensma began his magazine career working alongside editor Terry McDonell at Outside magazine, which Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner launched in San Francisco in 1977. When Wenner sold Outside two years later, Teensma and McDonell headed to Denver to launch a new regional, Rocky Mountain …
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In this episode of the Design Break podcast, host Rocky Rock takes a fresh look at design subscriptions, a business model he was initially skeptical about. He shares how he rethought the concept and successfully implemented it as an add-on service to his design studio, Blue Cyclops. Rather than replacing traditional pricing models entirely, Rocky s…
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An essential tool for sales is to know what needs your product fulfills in potential customers. So if we can apply the same measure to our art businesses, we can better approach what our collectors desire, and understand why they might buy our artwork over another. I've been journaling today, and came up with 6 needs that I believe my art solve for…
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Spotify! Is the audio quality a problem? Can you evaluate mixes through it? And, is the pay structure harmful to artists? Do playlists make music worse? Justin Colletti gives answers. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs…
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This special bonus episode features Rachelle Bergstein, author of the new book The Genius of Judy. In it, Alli and Rachelle cover all things related to SSR queen JUDY BLUME! They chat about Judy's journey to publication, the process of researching her career, their favorite (and maybe least favorite) Judy books, the Blume legacy, feminism, book ban…
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Stan and Marshall discuss how the art industry is always changing, facing challenges like economic downturns, tech advances, and shifts in consumer behavior and the importance for artists to adapt to survive. Industries go through cycles, and the art world is no different. Stay resilient, improve your skills, and be open to new ways of working, lik…
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Are you sure self-publishing is right for you? In this episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry discuss why you should think twice before taking this intense path. PATREON Sign up for SVSLearn’s 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a…
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If you've been stuck at 4 or 5 figures per year as a freelancer, there's likely one ingredient that is holding you back from growth. Without this ingredient, it is 100% impossible to get clients, grow your income, and get past the 6 figure mark (if that's your goal). In this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative Podcast, my buddy Mark Eckert and …
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Shut your eyes and think of a stereotypical salesman. If you’re like me (Carly), you’re imagination may have immediately transported you to a car dealership, or a person with a briefcase ready to give you a pitch. That’s how I always used to think about sales, and frankly, why I was always turned off to that profession. But then, over time, I start…
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Ever wondered how to put a price tag on your passion? Discover the art of validating your services, the do's and don'ts of self-promotion, and why trusting your gut might just be your secret weapon 🚀 Today my guest is Baily Hancock, a professional friend-maker, a freelance connection strategist with over 10 years of experience in connecting people,…
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In their annual episode themed around running, Jen and Pete noodle on the ideas of giving yourself a break, and how that might actually help you move ahead. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: How might you add more randomness in to your routine? How can a variety of tasks help you to accomplish the same goal? What are some tools…
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This week, SSR gets a jump on Halloween festivities with a long overdue trip to R.L. Stine’s Fear Street. Specifically, Episode 288 is all about the first title in the series, The New Girl, in which a lovesick teenager falls for a villain disguised as a manic pixie dream girl. The book takes us into conversations about the horror genre as a whole, …
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In this episode, Ilana and Katie dive into the world of Cymone Wilder, a lettering artist and designer. Cymone shares how working with an agent has positively impacted her career and what that relationship looks like. Cymone also explains her choice to work a full-time job while freelancing, highlighting the stability and benefits it offers. She sh…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, join me to sit down with Karina Duncan, a talented textile designer who has carved out a unique space in the womenswear, resort, and swim markets with original, trend inspired print designs. With over six years of experience living and working in Portugal, Karina has honed her craft through both hand-painted…
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Do you paint for local interest? We recently had people come into the studio looking for artwork that represented Texas. What a missed opportunity! I do nothing that represents where I live, and there are alway people looking to buy artwork that reminds them of a particular trip, or a place where they once lived. While I have no intention of just p…
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In this conversation, Matt and Shelby discuss the topic of falling back in love with your portfolio. They share their personal experiences and insights on how to create work that you're proud of and passionate about. They emphasize the importance of periodically reassessing and updating your portfolio to reflect your current interests and goals. Th…
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In this episode of “The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast”, I review the benefits of a 10-minute practice session. In this particular episode, you will learn; The benefits of practicing short 10-minute sessions at a time What and how to practice for 10 minutes Why resting as much as you play is important Download the free PDF of the “10 Minute Practice Se…
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In which Carla looks back over ten years of disability. plus: From the Pantry, originally episode 12, to honor what is missed: Driving, Dancing, and Pizza Hut Loop earplugs: loopearplugs.com will redirect you to your local site Recommended and referenced reading: Bob Ford: official website: http://robertfordauthor.com, YouTube: Youtube Channel, Goo…
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THE ART DIRECTOR’S ART DIRECTOR — Janet Froelich is one of the most influential and groundbreaking creative directors of all time. For over two decades, she lead the creative teams at The New York Times Magazine and its sister publication, T: The New York Times Style Magazine. In this episode, Froelich recalls her own personal 9/11 story, and what …
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