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Creative Pep Talk #50 (!!): Give Yourself Credit

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It’s the 50th pep talk! And it’s time to give ourselves credit. Why? And How? I’ll tell you in this short episode. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Subscribe!

Sound and Voice with Jodi Krangle

Jodi Krangle

Jodi Krangle is a Toronto-based voice actor who works with major brands all over the world including Dell, BBVA, HGTV, Nespresso & Kraft. She’s been heard in thousands of your favorite commercials and websites, so odds are very good that you’ve already heard her voice. She also hosts the Audio Branding podcast, which delves into […]

Creative Pep Talk #49: Rethink Normal

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Our concept of “normal” can be one of the biggest creative obstacles we face (and the same is often true outside the creative process). And in one particular case, it’s just plain wrong anyway. I’ll tell you why in this short episode. The link I promised: Writing Begins with Forgiveness. Get in Touch I’d love […]

Miami Vice: Fact and Fiction with Michael Hearns

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My guest today is Michael Hearns, a veteran law enforcement officer whose experience includes working undercover with Miami’s vice, intelligence, and narcotics unit—yes, like Miami Vice—and has also worked as a technical consultant on a variety of movies and tv shows. These days, Michael is the author of the Cade Taylor police thrillers, including Trust […]

Creative Pep Talk #48: Resolutions

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We all know resolutions don’t work, or at best, don’t work for long. So what does? I’ll tell you in this short episode. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Subscribe!

Art and Politics with Maria James-Thiaw

Award-winning poet, performer, playwright, and educator Maria James-Thiaw has published several books of poetry and founded the Reclaim Artist Collective, which seeks to to raise consciousness about social justice issues impacting marginalized communities through its arts-based, anti-racist curriculum. Her latest collection, Count Each Breath, examines her experiences as a Black woman in the American healthcare […]

Creative Pep Talk #47: Worthy Rivals

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Who’s your best creative rival? The answer might be closer than you think. Inspired by Simon Sinek’s video called “Worthy Rivals.” Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Subscribe!

Creative Pep Talk #46: Find Your People

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It’s absolutely critical for all of us to find our people—especially the people who share and understand our creative calling. In this short-but-sweet episode, I’ll tell you why. Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, and experience with these ideas! Send me a note at fycuriosity.com, or contact me on Facebook, Instagram, […]

Encouragement Through Song with Lowry Olafson

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Lowry Olafson knew from a young age that he wanted to be a musician, and like so many other aspiring musicians, had to figure out how to make it work—and he did: he has released nine albums and performed around the world. He is also the founder and creator of PowerSongs— deeply meaningful, personal songs for […]

Creative Pep Talk #45: Wild

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Last week, Dr. Kelly Flanagan and I talked about getting back to what’s wild in us. Here’s how doing that can help your creative process (and your whole life). What are the six biggest creative beliefs that are screwing up your process? Find out here! Get in Touch I’d love to hear your feedback, questions, […]