As a creator, sometimes you can be your own worst enemy! Perfectionism, negative self-talk, and fear block the creative process and keep you from doing your best work. Teresa Au speaks to writer and illustrator Misha Blaise, author of the books This Phenomenal Life and Breathe Deep, for guidance on how to keep perfectionism at bay.
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Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her ... Show More
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24m 32s
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Cracking the Code with Allan Peters
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29m 36s
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Today, Jay sits down with author, artist, and creative mentor Amie McNee for a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with the artist inside all of us. Known for her honest take on creativity and self-expression, Amie opens up about her journey, from battling self-doubt and sh ... Show More
1h 16m
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LACKING CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION - how to get inspired and enjoy the creative process
Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, artist, or just someone feeling stuck, this episode's for you. I'm diving into the mindset traps that keep us from authentically creating and being inspired. Today's episode I talk about- The need to constantly be creating - Being too ... Show More
34m 8s
<p>Back to our favourite punching bag: Perfectionism.</p>
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<p>We talk about how perfectionism leads to stagnancy, stunts your growth as a creative, and ultimately leads to worse art.</p>
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<p>LA and San Francisco artists (or anyone who wants to travel there!) ... Show More
<p>Today Amie had the pleasure of interviewing the author of <em>Already Enough,</em> creator of <em>Human Stuff </em>on substack, and one of our instagram heroes, Lisa Olivera.</p>
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<p>Topics Discussed by Lisa and Amie: </p>
<p>The magic of being introverted and ... Show More
<p>In this episode of <em data-stringify-type="italic">I Like Your Work</em>, we're talking about the real-life struggle of balancing all the creative things — your studio practice, admin work, social media, teaching, applications, and more — without burning out.</p> <p><br /> I' ... Show More
<p>Hi there Beautiful,</p>
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You don't have to be perfect. </p>
<p>The Power of Messy Creativity: Unleash Your Brilliance. You don't have time to be perfect. </p>
<p>Are you a perfectionist who struggles to complete tasks? </p>
<p>In this video, we explore the concept o ... Show More