Episodes
July 8, 2022
Music + Marketing = Magic: How to Get to 6 Figures via Digital Courses w/ Ayana Webb, Course Creator
Ever feel like it's nearly impossible to make 'good' money from your music, creative gift, or artistic project? You're not alone - but thankfully there are musicians and creatives who have cracked the code - and the language…
July 5, 2022
Where's My Creative Tribe? How to Stop Wasting Time Online and Network Effectively on Social Media
Have you ever stopped to wonder if "social media" has stopped being "social?" As a creative, you thrive on community and collaboration, but more often than not, all you find in online creative groups are a lot of people talk…
July 1, 2022
Married to the Music? How We Stay United in Love and Creative Business w/ The Hardens and The Pauls
What's better than getting solid relationship advice from a married musical couple that performs together constantly? How about getting advice from TWO couples whom have enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage combined - all whi…
June 28, 2022
DIY with Canva or Hire a Pro? How to Decide What's Best for Your Creative Brand
Every creative needs good graphics - but should you invest in hiring a professional graphic designer, or do it yourself with online tools like Canva? In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover the pros and cons of ea…
June 24, 2022
Gospel vs. CCM: How Musicians Really Feel About The Debate w/ Levell Hawkins, Musician & Minister
Gospel vs. CCM...who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter? Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) sho…
June 21, 2022
Income vs. Inflation: Activate Your Greatest Creative Weapon Against Economic Uncertainty
Gas prices, shortages, rising interest rates...it seems all the economic news is getting worse every day. And yet, we as creatives have to find a way to stay motivated, financial sound and creatively inspired. How can we do …
June 17, 2022
BEST OF: How to Recession-Proof Your Creative Career By Expanding Your Knowledge with John Mike, Producer / YouTuber
When the bad news about our economy is getting worse...how do you keep your creative career moving upward and onward? According to John Mike, acclaimed producer, musician, clinician and creative entrepreneur, you must start …
June 14, 2022
How to Overcome Fear of the Unknown in Your Creative Life
How do you handle the fear of taking risks as a creative - especially since that's a CONSTANT battle? After all, everything you do as a creative is generally a step of faith. So it makes sense that you need help breaking fre…
June 10, 2022
How to Turn Rejection Into Motivation and Creative Mastery w/ Jamal J. Moore, Producer / Drummer
Can rejection, criticism and disappointment make you a better creative? Yes, if you ask producer, composer and drummer Jamal J. Moore. From working with Byron Cage at age 18 on his first major tour, to being selected to play…
June 7, 2022
How Creating A Membership Can Stabilize Your Creative Income and Increase Your Influence
Amazon Prime. Netflix. Burger King. What do all of these brands have in common? They all offer subscription / recurring membership offers. And they are just three examples of the thousands of companies who now make consisten…
June 3, 2022
From Corporate to Creative: How To Be Courageous During Your Career Change w/ Genesis Amaris Kemp, Speaker & Author
Are you starting to wonder if your current career is actually a creative coffin ? No one wants their creative dreams to die while they work to sustain someone else's vision...and that's where our guest, Genesis Amaris Kemp, …
May 31, 2022
How To Connect with Like-Minded Creatives Even When You're an Introvert
Ever like you are on an island, all by yourself, when it comes to your creative community? Solitude may be good for a season when we're creating as artists, but it's not good long-term! We need connections and relationships …
May 27, 2022
How To Earn Trust as a Pro in the Music Industry with Chris Snowden, Bassist
How do you REALLY earn the trust of your clients, colleagues and audiences? What separates artists who are repeatedly hired and called back, from those who simply wish for respect from their peers and a reputation they can b…
May 24, 2022
How to Overcome Negativity from Family and Friends About Your Creative Goals
Have you ever dealt with 'creative haters'? Those people who just look for the negative and remind you why your ideas, dreams or goals aren't going to be successful? That's already a tough situation, but unfortunately someti…
May 20, 2022
How to Find Your Voice While Being Faithful to your Calling w/ Juile Kinscheck, Voice Teacher
Have you ever struggled with the questions of where to perform, how to perform, and why you perform as an artist or musician? In this episode, recording artist, vocal professor and author Julie Kinscheck reveals how her jour…
May 17, 2022
How to Start and Build your Creative Career With a Small Budget
What do you do when you have big creative dreams but limited (or non-existent) finances? Many creatives give up on their dreams before they even get the chance to live, because they think a big stack of cash is required to m…
May 13, 2022
Pulpits, Pints and Pens: How to Unearth Your Unique Story with Josh Kelley, Author/Editor
Every creative travels a winding path...but we don't always understand where we're headed, or how our story actually will turn out. Josh Kelley can attest to that...as his path took him from the pulpit to the local pubs as a…
May 10, 2022
How to Overcome Perfectionism and Unlock Your Creative Progress
Have you ever told yourself "It's gotta be perfect"? There's nothing wrong with having high standards, but many creatives set unrealistic expectations, knowing they'll never reach them. This gives many of us what we feel is …
May 6, 2022
Feast of Freedom: How to Become a Debt-Free Creative w/ Jade Warshaw, Entrepreneur / Financial Coach
In this episode, this passionate financial coach and Dave Ramsey personality reveals how she and her husband Sam paid off an astronomical amount of debt (close to half a million dollars) while continuing to pursue their cre…
May 3, 2022
How To (Respectfully) Critique a Fellow Creative
It's something every creative deals with - but no creative enjoys. The harsh reality of creative life is that we must face criticism of our work, and that's hard enough. But perhaps even harder is the act of providing honest…
April 29, 2022
How to Handle a Busy Creative Life God's Way with Scott LaPierre, Pastor / Author / Speaker
Making God-honoring life decisions may be simple, but it's never easy. Especially if you're a family-focused creative who has so many roles to fill...it can feel like the deck is stacked against you. If you focus on family, …
April 26, 2022
Stuck in The Middle: How To Deal When Nothing Seems to Work in Your Creative Business
Working as an creative can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. There are times when business is booming, clients are calling, gigs are booked, and we can barely keep up with demand for our talents. Then, there's the opp…
April 22, 2022
Tracks to True Success: How to Make a World-Changing Impact with Carlin Muccular, Producer / CEO of Shedtracks
Do you feel that making a big impact with your creative gift is just too difficult these days? Not true, if you approach your life with a heart to serve and dedication to excellence - and there's no better example of this th…
April 19, 2022
The Three Creative Tasks You Must Do Every Day
Every creative has a never-ending list of tasks piling up in their mind or in their notebooks. While there may be many things crowding up your to-do list every day... ....especially when you want to stay productive creativel…