Episodes
June 18, 2020
How to Completely Overcome the One Agonizing Puzzle Every Artist Faces
Got 99 problems? We won’t finish that sentence...but we think there’s one problem that plagues every creative. It’s the artist in the mirror. In this passionate discussion from one of our Creative Checkups, we dig deep into …
June 12, 2020
From Home to Homecoming: Discover What Makes an Artist Great with Naärai, Vocalist and Actor
How does an independent artist go from finding her way in a new city, to performing with not one, but TWO of the biggest stars in the world? Singer, actor and songwriter Naärai Jacobs’ incredible story reveals the possibilit…
June 4, 2020
Treasure the Transition: How Little Changes Lead to Big Results in Your Creative Career
As they say, the only constant in life is change. And for the artist and musician, change is something we’re experiencing more every single day. The big issue for most musicians, artists and creatives is the fear of how to h…
May 28, 2020
How to Discover your Authentic Self as an Independent Artist with Maria Z
Is it possible to maintain a healthy self-image and your artistic integrity in the entertainment business – and still make a living doing what you love? In an industry that often feels stacked against the independent artist,…
May 21, 2020
No Room for Nice? Love, Leadership and the True Value of Your Legacy
Can you become a respected leader in your field without sacrificing your closest relationships? As the world grows smaller, and each of us as creatives are granted more and more influence, the answer to that question becomes…
May 14, 2020
Mastering the Mindset of a Successful Musician Now and Beyond with Trent Phillips, Producer and Musical Director
The celebrated musician and producer reveals the process that shaped his career in gospel music industry and the lessons every Christian creative must apply to survive and thrive in an uncertain and constantly changing cultu…
May 7, 2020
3 Important Tips for Artists When Transitioning From Supporting Others to Your Own Independent Brand
How do you move to the front of the stage when you’ve spent a lifetime being in the background? This is the question many talented musicians and vocalists are asking. As the entire world continues to struggle to recover from…
April 30, 2020
The Bravery of Serving: How to Pursue Your Calling On or Off-Stage With Kelli Kinney Brownlee
Is it possible to sing on big stages with legendary artists like The Clark Sisters - yet have equal respect for the work that very few people will see? Worship leader, minister, vocalist and author Kelli Kinney Brownlee woul…
April 23, 2020
Are Donations Dangerous? Why It's Essential to Recognize Your Worth
This discussion could get us in trouble. As the Covid-19 situation has enveloped our cultural and social world, philanthropy and charitable giving have become a huge part of the response . Scores of artists and creatives hav…
April 16, 2020
The Right (Vocal) Stuff: How to Build Lasting Success through Consistent Training With Rachel James, BGV and Vocal Producer
In an industry that often seems to reward ‘overnight success’, is it worth it to perfect your craft, maintain professional principles, and learn from the best mentors you can find? According to creative entrepreneur, backgr…
April 9, 2020
Tame your Taxes and Future-Proof Your Creative Business with Jake Randall, CEO of Taxbot
Is it really possible to protect your hard earned creative income.. ... to confidently run and maintain an artistically focused business… ... and keep accurate financial records all year around… ...all while remaining compli…
April 2, 2020
3 Empowering Strategies to Keep You Calm and Creative in a Crisis
How do you keep your career together when the world seems to be falling apart? This is the question so many musicians, creatives and artists are asking as we endure one of the most unbelievable situations in modern history. …
March 26, 2020
The Master Class: How to Find True Fulfillment by Embracing Excellence With Jordan Raynor, Author
What would it feel like to wake up every day, knowing you would spend your day doing the work you were created to do - and doing it at an exceptional level? Almost every creative dreams of finding ultimate fulfillment and pe…
March 19, 2020
How to Make the Best of Success: Insights from Jazz Pianist / Producer Daniel Weatherspoon
Name any major gospel or R&B project in the past 25 years - whether from Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Paula Abdul, Donald Lawrence, Karen Clark-Sheard, Carl Thomas, the Winans, Fred Hammond, the list goes on and on - and ther…
March 12, 2020
Fun, Faith and Frets: How Trusting God Positions You for Amazing Opportunities with Téja Veal, Bassist and Vocalist
If there is one artist whose story perfectly sums up what God can do with an artist with a heart for Him, it’s Teja Veal. From her first days of discovering the bass, to playing in the White House and meeting President Obama…
Feb. 27, 2020
Music Law 101: How to Protect your Rights, Increase your Profits, and Promote with Confidence with Somara Jacques, Esq.
Do you hide under the bushes when someone mentions the word “lawyers”? The music and entertainment business has always been a treacherous place for artists who don’t know the legal side of being a creative. Many of us are fr…
Feb. 13, 2020
3 Productivity Hacks That Protect Your Creative Motivation
If there’s one thing we creatives all have in common - it’s the struggle to be consistent. It’s not that we don’t know what to do - it’s making sure we keep doing it. That’s as true for a podcast host and creative coach as i…
Jan. 30, 2020
50 Episodes Later: A Challenge to Creatives, Lessons from a Legend and the Spiritual Responsibility of Excellence
It’s our 50th episode...but the celebration takes second chair to the important challenge we are posing to every creative in our community. Here’s the question for you - are you doing what you were created to do? And are you…
Jan. 16, 2020
How to Enhance and Embrace Your Value as a Christian Artist with Michelle Pelsue, Creative Coach [TGGS 49]
Is it possible to be a thriving Christian creative in the arts and entertainment industry - even in the midst of the rough and tumble world of Hollywood? And...how does one avoid being crushed by the pressures of the artisti…
Jan. 2, 2020
3 Things to Leave in 2019 and 3 Things You Need More of in 2020 [TGGS 48]
New Year, New Decade...New you? At the start of a year, it seems the entire world is bursting with optimism. But it's important that we take stock of what we need to leave behind in the last decade so we can have our most s…
Dec. 19, 2019
Voyage to Success: How to Level Up and Excel on Any Stage with Jamal Moore, Drummer and Producer [TGGS 47]
How does a drummer with a dream, who began playing drums in his family's church at only seven years old, rise to become a highly successful musician touring with some of the biggest stars in music? Jamal Moore says it takes …
Dec. 5, 2019
Creative Checkup LIVE: How One Student Found her Audience, Fine-tuned her Message and Got Focused on Progress [TGGS 46]
In this exclusive behind the scenes episode, we share a coaching call with an aspiring vocalist and influencer as she works through the issues every creative faces.
Nov. 21, 2019
Healthy Artist = Happy Artist! How to Take Control of your Health with Dr. Katina [TGGS 45]
Reaching our highest potential as artists is impossible if we aren't healthy enough to pursue it. In this in-depth discussion, health advocate Dr. Katina shares key strategies and tips to help creatives put our health first.
Nov. 7, 2019
Five Foolproof Ways to Improve Communication within your Band, Creative Team or Ensemble [TGGS 44]
Before you can communicate with your audience, you must communicate effectively with your fellow artists. Here's five essential tips to improving the flow of creative ideas in your group on and off the stage.