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Five big lessons learned from over 50 inspirational creative entrepreneurs, successful artists, crowdfunders, authors, producers and adventurers

In this special episode of Inspirational Creatives, I share everything that I believe has had the biggest impact on my creative and entrepreneurial revolution in this last year.

I've spoken with over 50 inspirational creative entrepreneurs, successful artists, crowdfunders, authors, producers and adventurers and this episode is a round-up of what I've learned.

Featuring Dave Cornthwaite, Dave Ursillo, Phil Pallen, Michael Bungay Stanier, Chris Brogan, Steve Palfreyman and Charlie Gilkey.

You'll also hear personal stories and highlights from Yestival 2015 including Danny Bent, founder of Project Awesome, and adventurer, Tommy Scargill.

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Michael Port has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.”

Once a professional actor, and having guest starred on popular television shows, including Sex & The City and Law & Order plus films you may know including The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth, today he can be found on air as an expert in communication and creative business development.

In this episode, Michael shares how to treat many 'high-stake' moments in life as an opportunity to 'steal the show'. Plus tips on how to create a compelling story and performance.

Michael is the founder of Heroic Public Speaking.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, teacher, journalist turned PR consultant and creative entrepreneur, Janet Murray, shares the importance of following your heart in life and business.

Hear why keeping focussed on what you believe in, particularly when times are tough, can pay off.

You'll also learn one word to look out for that could indicate you are following the dreams of others and not your own.

Janet also shares a short story of a friend who is creating more opportunities by saying no to what she doesn't want.

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Once upon a time something someone said to Janet Murray changed her creative career path forever.

Having sacrificed an opportunity to pursue a career in music, Janet has since focussed on her writing, creating a living doing what she loves, from her infamous ‘Shedquarters’.

In this episode, you’ll hear why Janet gave up a career as an English teacher to become a journalist and how, now, she helps others learn about PR.

You’ll hear what her parents said when she left a traditional career, why she loves being a creative entrepreneur and why creative entrepreneurs don’t like to take holidays.

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In episode 095, New York Times best-selling author, Kevin Kruse, revealed the habits and secrets of ultra-successful people: Entrepreneurs, Olympic athletes and Billionaires.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Kevin shares his 3-2-1-zero technique to help you overcome email overwhelm making more time for your creativity.

You’ll also learn how to fit email into your daily schedule and how to process email quickly and easily.

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How do you invest the 1440 minutes you have in a day?

Kevin Kruse can help you to become more productive and prosperous whilst less overworked and overwhelmed as a creative.

Having interviewed billionaires, multimillionaires, olympic athletes and successful creative entrepreneurs for his new book,15 secrets successful people know about time management, Kevin shares, in this episode, the habits and ideas which will help you to boost your daily productivity.

Learn why you might want to do away with traditional to-do lists and what to do instead. You'll also hear who the most important person highly successful people schedule time with.

Kevin is a New York Times best-selling author and recognised as a Top 100 business thought leader in America.

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Having ditched the corporate career some years ago, indie author, Joanna Penn, today makes a six-figure income selling her books in no less than 68 countries.

So, what’s her secret?

In this short action episode, Joanna shares what she has to offer about the mindset for those wishing to sell and market their own creative work.

Joanna is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author who has self-published more than 14 fiction and non-fiction books of her own.

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It’s hard to believe that at one time, best-selling independent author and founder of thecreativepenn.com, Joanna Penn, did not believe she was creative.

From a corporate career in IT to a thriving lifestyle as a writer of fiction and non-fiction she is now selling her work in 68 countries (and counting).

Today, voted as one of The Guardian UK’s top 100 creative professionals, and as a speaker on creative entrepreneurship, she makes a living doing what she loves.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, you’ll learn why Joanna is fanatical about proving that a living being creative is a proper job.

Learn what Joanna loves about stickers and colouring books for adults and why sharing pictures of graveyards on Pinterest is important to her audience.

Joanna also reveals the power of hiring freelancers and virtual assistants as well as sharing tips on hiring people to help you publish.

You’ll also hear why she believes the Scrivener application is essential for writers and why authors should never do their own book covers.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, you'll learn five ways to create an environment that ignites and promotes your creativity allowing you to generate an abundance of new ideas.

Dr. Cyndi Burnett, from the international centre for studies in creativity, shares how to find time to focus on your creativity, and how to use that time to generate multiple ideas.

You'll also learn the importance of creating an environment and finding people that support your creativity.

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Dr. Cyndi Burnett is an assistant professor at the international centre for studies in creativity. She believes everyone has creative capacity.

Her work includes understanding creativity in a hyper-connected world whilst connecting together communities of creative thinkers using social media.

In this episode, Dr. Burnett reveals how the desire to improve can ignite your creativity and why weaving creativity into education is critical for the livelihoods of future generations.

Dr. Burnett also shares her own insights from her creative research plus what more she believes can be done to promote creativity in schools, at home and in education.

Learn how, and why, Cyndi moved on from a career as an actress and why Cyndi's office has 6 chairs (and has never had a desk.)

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, 89, author and music producer, Bobby Owsinski, revealed his writing process, one which has seen him create a high volume of best-selling books and many hit records.

Bobby's simple yet very effective approach to his writing and creative work is broken down, step-by-step, for you to try.

Although the example given focuses on writing, as you'll hear, Bobby's approach can be applied to almost any creative endeavour.

Bobby is one of the best-selling authors in the music industry.

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Bobby Owsinski is a best-selling author and much sought after audio producer in the music industry.

He's worked on hundreds of projects for 'superstar' acts and written countless books that document and reveal the art and science of music production.

Having worked with, and interviewed, many A-list audio producers, in this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Bobby reveals why he hopes there is someone, somewhere creating a new style of music.

You'll also hear why you're in the wrong industry if you simply want to get famous and how selling a million records, today, is barely getting you into the game.

Hear what advice Bobby would give to his younger self and why he would have liked to have played bass guitar.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, the Artful Speaker, Peter Billingham, shares his top tips and resources on how to prepare, create and deliver a presentation, or public speech, that your audience will remember.

Peter shares three books on creating great presentations and public speaking.

You'll learn how to focus, where to find support, and the one thing you can do (and not do) to boost your own confidence whilst reducing your fear of public speaking.

Peter Billingham is a professional speaker who supports others to prepare and gain confidence by creating effective and engaging talks.

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New Media Europe is a unique conference, held in Manchester, England, aimed at equipping creative entrepreneurs, bloggers, podcasters and content makers, with new knowledge, ideas and fresh inspiration.

Attended by some of the very best in their respective industries, in this reflective episode, you'll hear from attendees and presenters alike, on their experiences and behind-the-scenes.

Featuring Cliff Ravenscraft, Amy Schmittaur, Phil Pallen and Mike Russell.

This episode is co-hosted with the artful speaker, Peter Billingham.

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Have you ever felt like you don’t know what the right thing to say is?

Or do you find yourself in certain situations unable to speak up?

Or biting your tongue?

You may be harbouring unexpressed feelings relating to communication, leadership and sharing your truth.

In this short action episode, featuring exclusive material, the throat chakra is explored in the context of healing, finding your own voice, and deeper philosophies.

If the term chakra is new to you, Katie offers a brief explanation.

With vocal coach and singer, Katie Rose, and, writer and yoga teacher, Dave Ursillo.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, part two with musician, sound therapist, teacher and vocal coach, Katie Rose.

Katie shares what music means to her why it's a ritualistic event in her everyday life.

Hear why football fans, who would never show an interest in rituals or singing, do exactly that every week.

Katie also shares how a wide variety of musical forms inspire her and why she feels compelled to write about women's rights and children's issues.

You'll also learn what an ear worm is and why you're likely to be experiencing one right now.

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Katie Rose is a vocal coach and singer who teaches therapists, groups and individuals to find their voices using simple ideas and approaches.

In this short action episode, Katie reveals how you can create greater confidence, clarity and calmness in your life by exploring these exercises in your own privacy: at the very least, without anyone else knowing.

Katie shares how making vowel sounds and humming sounds in nature and along with everyday urban sounds as a powerful way to explore and find your own, true voice.

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Your voice is a powerful tool.

Whether you use your voice for conversation, singing or public speaking, hear what vocal coach and singer, Katie Rose, has to say about accessing the full potential of your own voice.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Katie shares her personal experiences as a musician, sound therapist and teacher working with others to find their own voices.

Katie describes the mental, spiritual, physical and emotional benefits of singing and breathing.

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Many creative entrepreneurs struggle to market their ideas, products or services to the right people.

Having automation and data is no good if you don't have an exciting way to position your creative work.

In this short action episode, serial entrepreneur and business founder, Jeff Goldenberg, shares 3 actionable tips you can try today to start growing your creative business quickly and effectively.

In episode 81, Jeff described what he learned having interviewed very successful business people for his new book "A Growth Hackers Guide To the Galaxy."

Jeff is a serial entrepreneur based in Toronto and the co-founder of a digital marketing consultancy which specialises in business development and growth hacking.

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In this content-rich episode of Inspirational Creatives, serial entrepreneur, Jeff Goldenberg, reveals how he raised over $10,000 USD to publish his new book, The Growth Hackers Guide To the Galaxy, using Kickstarter.

Co-authored with Mark Hayes (CEO of Tiger Tiger, and founder of one of the world's first growth hacking agencies) his book was written, and is being independently published, via the Kickstarter platform, with colleagues across shifting time-zones.

Jeff is a serial entrepreneur based in Toronto and the co-founder of a digital marketing consultancy which specialises in business development and growth hacking.

Having successfully launched a number of start-ups, and as the Head of Growth of a Canadian loans company, Borrowell.com, Jeff shares what he knows about the reality of being an entrepreneur and how to get started with growth hacking.

You'll learn why you don't have to be a coder to get started.

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In episode 079, Dave Cornthwaite shared his story and philosophy revealing how he has created a life he loves full of exploration and adventure.

In this short action episode, Dave reveals two powerful, yet easily executed exercises, that you can try today, to help you to create the life you want by choosing your own adventure.

Your future is in your hands.

By putting your passion on paper and placing yourself in places where you are physically and psychologically capable of succeeding, you can begin to overcome your own fears and concerns creating a life where you'll be saying yes more.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to wake up happy every Monday?

Or live a richer life with a slower pace and more simplicity?

Adventurer, speaker, writer, explorer and storyteller, Dave Cornthwaite, has.

And so does his YES tribe.

100% in charge of his own time, saying YES to more, and playing to his every strength, in this Inspirational Creatives interview, Dave shares what he has learned about simplicity, exploring mindset and living life in the slow lane.

From mortgage and misery in Swansea, to skateboarding in sunshine across Australia, Dave has re-invented his life completely since his days as a disillusioned  Graphic Designer with a mortgage.

You'll learn what Dave is scared of, motivated by and inspired by and why he believes you can serve the world better by slowing down and being more selfish.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Australian musician and creative entrepreneur, Steve Palfreyman, shares how he grew his following and audience using a consistent and authentic approach.

Learn how to develop a crowd-building strategy by developing focus and consistency.

Steve also offers you a simple test to try out.

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Steve Palfreyman coaches creatives.

As a full-time musician, digital marketeer and social media strategist, Steve from Australia, calls himself an Artistpreneur.

In this episode, Steve shares what he knows about growing a following and why creative types get distracted and often avoid the subject of making money.

Sharing his own story, from a shy youngster to collaborative musician, Steve reveals how being in a band made him feel.

Find out why he chose music in the first place (his story involves avoiding horse riding) and what creativity means to him.

Steve also reveals what he believes is the most important aspect of growing an on-line community today.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, CrowdFunding strategist, Anthony Lovell de Souza, reveals three powerful yet little-known to running your own CrowdFunding campaign (beyond raising money.)

You'll learn how you can grow your audience even if your CrowdFunding campaign fails.

Anthony also shares how investors feel about CrowdFunding campaigns today.

There's a special bonus at the end of episode.

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As founder of the first interactive on-line magazine on CrowdFunding, Anthony Lovell de Souza reveals how CrowdFunding can benefit you beyond just raising money.

You’ll learn, the one big myth about CrowdFunding as well as the one essential ingredient you need for a successful campaign (beyond having a good idea.)

You’ll also hear how investors are looking differently at CrowdFunding campaigns today and what it takes to get the The Foo Fighters to come to Cornwall.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, as a CrowdFunding strategist, Anthony shares his vision of where the value of CrowdFunding is for artists, creative entrepreneurs and almost anyone with a unique project idea or business.

In 2013, more than $5billion was raised through CrowdFunding supporting more than 1 million projects globally.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, personal brand strategist, Phil Pallen, shares his formula for branding success and the most important advice he could give anyone.

You'll learn two tips critical towards creating a successful brand.

Phil also reveals why following your passion is poor advice and why, without a missing ingredient, your business is simply a hobby.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Phil Pallen, shares what he knows about building a successful brand voice and communicating an in-person experience through an on-line world.

As a brand strategist, Phil's clients include celebrities and personalities who are at the top of their game with millions of followers.

Many have been featured on Shark Tank, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, The X Factor, Project Runway and The Doctors.

Phil shares his own story, as to how he grew a successful creative business, whilst revealing what's involved relaunching, renovating and rebuilding a brand from scratch.

You'll learn the one important missing ingredient from popular advice about creative success and why the internet will not replace the business card.

You'll also hear why Phil is obsessed with crafting a strong first on-line impression and what the reality of working with the stars.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, health coach and writer, Meg Worden, reveals how to create a powerful environment for success.

Learn why meeting our basic needs is an essential part of powerful creative thinking (and doing).

Also, how the many cravings that our bodies experience can be resolved with one simple solution (literally) and how this simple habit contributes to our ongoing success.

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In part two of this Inspirational Creatives interview, writer and nutrition coach, Meg Worden, reveals how to find freedom by creating both internal and external space.

Giving insights as to the power of redefining our being selfish, Meg also shares why the world demands that we redefine our most important relationships.

Meg also reveals how taking care of ourselves can help us to make better decisions and where she found the courage to let go of a very important project recently.

Part one was published last week here:

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Many creative people suffer unnecessarily with overwhelm and anxiety because too much time is spent over-thinking, being compared to others and people pleasing.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, health coach and writer, Meg Worden, shares how to find external space, and peace, outside of our minds and by tuning insider, in to our bodies.

Finding ways to keep centred, grounded and more present can help us to achieve our best life and creative work.

This episode shares ideas of where to get started.

Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):

[0:00:42] Introducing Meg Worden and how to reduce overwhelm, over thinking and comparing ourselves to others.

[0:01:39] The importance of being inside your body.

[0:02:13] Why our consciousness is often all over the place, and where.

[0:03:14] Living in our heads. Over thinking and over analysing things.

[0:03:35] Meg offers some ideas on how to create a sense of external space.

[0:04:14] What happens when you don't live inside of your body consciously.

[0:06:00] Meg summaries ways to keep your body a comfortable place to hang out in.

[0:06:40] Finding a practice that resonates with you.

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Writer and nutrition coach, Meg Worden, can help you turn your life story into a love story.

In this episode of the Inspirational Creatives podcast, part one of our chat, Meg reveals how she created an on-line business despite feeling lost, alone and afraid.

Having spent two years of her life in a federal prison, Meg has found external space from internal resources: tapping into the inside.

She has been a yoga teacher, a newspaper columnist and a hair stylist.

She understands the duality of being a creative human being:

If you've ever felt like you're not getting what you deserve, yet you feel fraudulent when you do get what you deserve, then you've experienced that duality.

Meg offers insights to creating a human body built for success.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, on-line education expert, Mattan Griffel, defines growth hacking and how it can help you to deepen your engagement with your community.

Mattan explains how growth hacking can help you to get to know your community and audience better enabling you to grow your creative business.

You'll learn why it's essential that every creative entrepreneur learns about growth hacking and why it's not something you can delegate straight away.

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Mattan Griffel is one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 to watch in Education in 2015.

As the Co-Founder & CEO of Y Combinator-backed One Month, the first-ever online school for accelerated learning, Mattan believes the way we educate ourselves and our world has to change.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, you'll find out why.

Mattan also reveals how One Month got started and why your personal development ought to share a relationship with your gym membership.

Sharing the reality and challenges of being a start-up CEO, Mattan reveals why he's so excited to be teaching 25,000 people across the globe.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, author, Jyotsna Ramachandran, shares what she knows about creating a successful business.

Having quit her own job, to make a success in Kindle publishing, Jyotsna reveals the five steps you can start taking right now towards creative and financial freedom.

Many creative entrepreneurs, artists, writers and producers make the mistake of thinking that their ideas will work from the day they leave their day job.

The reality is that most ideas won't make it, so here's a solid process to help you achieve the success you are looking for.

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Jyostna Ramachandran quit her job out of boredom and out of frustration.

Creative frustration.

From running her own staff recruitment business to a, now successful, Kindle publishing business, Jyotsna, has published over fifty titles in the last year.

Last month she earned $5300. More than she has ever earned.

Having become a mother, Jyotsna got into Kindle publishing to create value for others and a life of freedom for her young family.

In this episode, you'll hear about Jyotsna's biggest challenge, the benefits of waking up early and why she's recently written a book by the name of Job Escape Plan.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, simplicity expert, Courtney Carver, shares how she creates a powerful daily schedule and morning routine.

You'll learn 5 ways to developing a more powerful morning routine by experimenting with schedules to boost your productivity with more energy and focus.

Learn how keeping a track of your tasks and energy can help get you there and why it's important to say yes to less.

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Simplicity expert, Courtney Carver, is the creator of bemorewithless.com and project333.com.

Less than ten years ago, Courtney was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS.)

Courtney reveals how her diagnosis changed her life and why simplicity could be the secret sauce to your success.

Having left a successful career in advertising, Courtney's family has since downsized from a 2,000 sq. ft. to a 750 sq. ft. home as part of living life more simply.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, you'll learn how to start leading a life with less, and how creating a morning routine can powerfully impact your personal productivity and creativity.

Courtney shares what she would have done differently if she could go back in time. Also, how simplicity has given her deeper, and more meaningful, relationships.

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In this short action episode, Emily Penn shares the one thing she does every day to keep her life on track and full of fresh perspective.

You'll learn one action you can take, daily, to shape your ongoing creative journey.

Emily shares how connecting new experiences, with new conversations and people, can take your life and creativity to the next level.

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Ocean skipper, Emily Penn, can teach you many things about creativity, changing mindset and exploration.

In this episode, you'll learn why Emily never wanted to get on an aeroplane again and how, having met the Earthrace crew one evening, didn't come home for another 923 days.

You'll hear about the biggest sacrifice Emily has had to make, to live the life she loves, creating opportunities to explore mindset, plastics and toxics.

Emily's oceanic journeys began studying architecture and, with a love for sailing and painting, found herself facing a tsunami.

Learn what inspired her whilst living with an isolated community on an island in the middle of the ocean.

Hear what she learned from the mindset of the people in these remote communities and why winning awards can sometimes miss the point.

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In this short action episode, Rob Young shares 4 powerful steps to get your big ideas into action.

Rob is a consultant and was the closing keynote speaker of Alive in Berlin 2015.

You'll learn what Seth Godin told Rob about how to use fear.

Also, how to analyse your everyday to do list using three simple, yet powerful, questions.

Go. Do.

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Shaking up the interview format this week with a review from Alive in Berlin 2015.

Alive in Berlin is an event that’s often referred to as a blend of self-development, creative transformation and motivational mindset.

You be the judge…

Attended by ambitious, creative folks, from a variety of countries, ready to make change.

In this episode you’ll hear thoughts from those presenting and attending Alive in Berlin. Also offered is some personal reflection.

You’ll hear from the Skylivers, a unique group of people who took the courageous step of facing their own fears, getting out of their comfort zone by jumping out of an aeroplane.

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In this short action episode, suitcase entrepreneur, Natalie Sisson, shares how she evaluates and manages her new ideas.

Often, the more creative you are the more ideas you have.

Yet there's no time to work on or test every single one.

How do you know which ideas are any good?

And how do you know which ones to work on right now?

You'll learn four powerful questions to ask, any time you have a new idea, creating an idea decision process that will help you to decide whether to leap on, or let go of, your latest inspiration.

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Five years ago Natalie Sisson quit a well paid corporate job to become a jet-setting entrepreneur.

As a pioneering suitcase entrepreneur from New Zealand, Natalie makes her living on-line, inspiring others, using her laptop from wherever she is in the world.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Natalie reveals, whilst visiting friends amongst snow in Colorado, how she has achieved the lifestyle of her dreams.

You’ll hear what the reality of being a suitcase entrepreneur is like as Natalie describes the challenges and benefits of this nomadic lifestyle for her.

Learn what Natalie learned when she found her childhood diaries and school reports when her parents basement flooded; giving her clues as to whom she would become today.

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At some point, in your creative journey, you’ll find you’ve run out of time to do everything you need to do. You’ll identify tasks and work which others can do for you.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Mike Russell shares his best ideas on outsourcing and delegating your creative tasks and work.

The Music Radio Creative host and founder is no stranger to outsourcing and delegating.

Today, his entire podcast series has been outsourced.

You’ll learn where to find the people with skills you need and how to test them to take on the work you care about.

Mike shares the steps you need to get started as well as revealing some of the benefits that come with being able to move on to other, more important tasks, that only you can do.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Music Radio Creative host and founder, Mike Russell, shares his top tips for getting started with a podcast and how to delegate and outsource your creative work.

With a background in hospital radio, Mike shares how he became a podcaster whilst revealing the reality of podcasting and how he juggles his home and work life today.

Mike is the co-founder of the UK podcasters community as well as the host and founder of the New Media Europe event, 2015.

New Media Europe is a unique event featuring respected speakers, aimed at podcasters, bloggers and those interested in social media.

Mike reveals how he is growing his media production portfolio whilst developing this event, held in Manchester, England, to inspire a growing community of like-minded people.
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In this short action episode, Dr. Anthony Metivier offers a powerful exercise, exclusively recorded for Inspirational Creatives listeners, to help you focus on realising your big ideas.

Dr. Metivier shares his own experience, and a personal story, to outline what he does, daily, to help focus on the right action motivated by the right mindset.

By considering his two-part exercise, you can begin to eliminate your ineffective tasks whilst focussing on the right action, gaining more clarity and gratitude in your everyday life.

Hear everything Dr Metivier has to say in episode 053.

You'll learn how one of these two exercises evolved from 59 seconds author, Richard Weissman's, work which is based on scientifically verified research to make you more productive and improve your happiness.

You'll also learn how focussing on penmanship, and your less dominant hand, could further contribute towards you reaching your goals.


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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Dr. Anthony Metivier, reveals how he teaches people how to improve their memory and concentration using his Magnetic Memory Method.

As a former professor, a teacher of film, a bass player, and the founder of the Magnetic Memory Method, he also the author or many books on the subject.

He holds a BA and MA in English Literature, an MA in Media & Communications and a PhD in Humanities and is currently memorizing all of Bach’s compositions for the cello.

Dr. Metivier reveals the basic fundamentals behind his memory techniques. He also shares his own journey, with bi-polar disorder, and how evolving these techniques saved his life.

In this episode you'll learn how these memory techniques can improve your confidence and creativity and why they work regardless of how you feel.

Dr Metivier demonstrates how these techniques can be used to learn new languages and remember music whilst revealing one of the biggest barriers to creativity (not related to memory!)

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Tom Evans, author and host of The Zone Show, shares his own ideas on how he gets so much done.

As the author of 11 books, including New Magic For a New Era, and as the producer of a successful podcast series, Tom's output appears unstoppable, so what's his secret?

Tom suggests that there are several areas to consider.

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Ex-BBC television engineer, Tom Evans, today hosts The Zone Show podcast.

He’s an author, a holistic healer and a creativity and transformation coach who helps others to overcome creative blocks and to get published.

Having written several books, including his latest book, New Magic For A New Era, and in this episode, Tom reveals how he gets his writing done.

Tom shares his journey including how he found meditation despite a busy life and why he believes the physics of tomorrow is the metaphysics of today.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Janey Moffatt, founder of The Craftimation Factory, shares the steps she's taken towards finding her own true calling.

Janey shares the reality of creating a living doing what you love: the challenges you'll face and how to take action to develop the confidence and courage you need to realise your big ideas.

Learn how to find your own, authentic, creative path beyond your comfort zone. Why forming a networking of like-minded people around you is a must.

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In part 2 of this two-part series on Inspirational Creatives, Janey Moffatt, co-founder and co-creator of The Craftimation Factory, reveals how she found the courage to start her own creativity charity following the traumatic birth of her son.

In this episode, part two of our chat, Janey shares the final part of her story as well as her experiences documenting the challenges for women in Afghanistan.

She also reveals how her creative workshops have won awards, brought teachers close to tears, as well as community and support to those who need it most.

You'll learn how Janey seeks funding for her workshops and what to do if you're thinking of making the leap to start your own creative endeavour full-time too.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Janey Moffatt, co-founder and co-creator of The Craftimation Factory shares how, at a critical decision point in her life, she chose to follow her own creative path.

Dismissing other opportunities, and without a clear plan, miraculously doors started opening for Janey, with people offering their support and help.

Two insights are revealed from Janey's experience. These may help you to find the creative success you are looking for. Learn how you can become somebody who gains unconditional support.

To hear everything Janey had to say, take a listen to episode ICP 047.

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Janey Moffatt is the co-founder and co-creator of the The Craftimation Factory: a charity created to bring creativity, support and joy to those who most need it.



Founded with her mother, Linda, in 2012, the Craftimation Factory delivers creative projects and workshops to schools, festivals and communities.



In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, part 1 of 2, Janey reveals her story: a story that involves a fifteen year career as a film and video producer, a traumatic childbirth and a creative childhood growing up amongst the troubles in Northern Ireland.



Janey describes how she found her own creative success with the support of her Mum and how she finally came to terms with being diagnosed with bipolar after many years of non-acceptance.



More recently, Janey has documented the desperate challenges for women living in Afghanistan: regularly facing death.



You'll learn how Janey found her first few steps to creative freedom and how finding that one person who believes in you can be your most important asset.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, UnMarketing’s Scott Stratten reveals how to sell more, and gain the appreciation of your fans and customers, by building better relationships.

You'll learn how to get repeat customers, why you can't sell to angry fans and customers plus the one mistake many folks make at networking events.

Scott has over 175,000 people follow his daily rantings on Twitter and speaks at events for companies including PepsiCo, Adobe, Red Cross, Hard Rock Cafe and Cirque du Soleil.

He is the author of 4 books including his latest, UnSelling, written with UnPodcast co-host, Alison Kramer.

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Scott Stratten is the President of UnMarketing.

In this interview, Scott reveals his personal philosophy and his life behind the scenes: working with his muse and the people he most admires in the industry.

Hear how Scott’s Mum knew he was going to be an entrepreneur the day she found him creatively managing dog poop and how he escaped bankrupcy 3 times.

Once a music industry marketer and national sales training manager, and now an author of 4 books, he ran his UnAgency for almost a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like PepsiCo, Adobe, Red Cross, Hard Rock Cafe and Cirque du Soleil.

Scott now has over 175,000 people follow his daily rantings on Twitter and was named one of the top 5 social media influencers in the world on Forbes.com.

Recently signing to the CBS network with his podcast, Unpodcast, together with co-host, Alison Kramer, they have recently published their latest book, Unselling, about the new customer experience.

Learn why it's important to earn the trust of your customers and why it takes time to build a platform as a creative entrepreneur.

You'll also hear about how Scott met Alison Kramer and how Unmarketing was created including his proudest moments in business.

Ali Clabburn is the founder of Liftshare.com, the most successful car-pooling service in the U.K. 

In this short action episode, Ali reveals how Liftshare created a team that deliberately disrupted their business ideas, thinking and  assumptions.

Ali explains how they faced fierce competition, and a rapidly changing market, using the mindset of a start-up and existing resources.

The result is an innovative business model that delivers new apps and services helping their customers to save money whilst improving the environment.

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Ali Clabburn is responsible for creating the largest and most successful car sharing service in the U.K.

Developed from humble beginnings, involving a turkey shed, Ali describes the challenges and successes of his journey as a creative entrepreneur.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, you'll hear about the biggest challenges for startups now and the ingredients needed to succeed with your big ideas.

Ali explains why he set up Liftshare.com to solve his own problem and why having the right support behind a product or service is critical to success.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, writer, Jeff Goins, reveals his '3 bucket system': a process which will enable you to keep your creative well full and flowing.

Jeff reveals why he is motivated to write and how he maintains momentum. Jeff describes the 3 things that he does, regularly, to keep his creative current flowing without having to miss out on capturing fresh inspiration.

Learn how to capture, develop and implement new ideas quickly and easily. Find out one of the ironic realities of being a full-time writer.

Jeff Goins is the author of 4 books including The Art of Work.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, author, Jeff Goins, reveals what motivated him to write his new book, The Art of Work, a book about discovering your calling in life.

Jeff shares how purpose and vocation can work together and reveals what happened the moment he quit his job and called himself a writer.

You'll learn why Jeff believes the old apprenticeship model will no longer work, and why generations to come will need to be more creative and even more entrepreneurial.

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In episode 039, New York Times best-selling author, Chris Brogan, revealed some of his most useful strategies and ideas that have enabled him to become the successful businessman and author he is today.

In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, Chris shares 3 powerful questions that will help you to create the business you deserve. 

Chris also shares the 5 reasons why he believes most creative folks get stuck and why giving yourself permission is one of the first steps you need to take towards creating the life you want.

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Chris Brogan needs little introduction for many in the on-line world of creativity, business and entrepreneurship. He's the world's leading authority on owning the game you most want to win.

In this value-packed podcast episode of Inspirational Creatives, New York Times best-selling author, Chris Brogan, shares some of his most useful strategies that will help you to, not only get unstuck, but ready to take your creative game to the next level.

Chris also reveals where he sees opportunity today in the new world of business and why he loves to serve people.

CEO of Owner Media Group and best-selling author of eight books (and counting), Chris is a highly sought after public speaker who has worked with some of the biggest brands you know: Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, sex and relationship expert, Kim Anami, reveals how tapping into your sexual energy can be one of your biggest opportunities for self development and creative mastery.

We discuss why this is often an over-looked, and under explored, area for personal growth and what you can do to start consciously harvest this powerful energy within you.

You'll learn how to become a stronger version of you, why sex is a terrifying topic for many and how this powerful source of energy can improve your health, confidence and finances.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Alive in Berlin 2015 keynote speaker, Kim Anami, reveals how her intimacy retreats and online sex and relationship school can help you to tap into your own sexual energy to unleash an inspirational and creative life force.

Kim Anami is a holistic sex and relationship expert, vaginal weight lifter and surfer.

She has been featured in Playboy, Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmo, Glamour, Women's Health, Yahoo and CNN.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Cretives, We Are L.A. Tech creator and podcast host, Espree Devora, shares her thoughts on how relocating to start your new creative venture may increase or be a threat to your creative success.

You'll learn, the one reason why relocating could be a bad idea and what you can do instead.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, part two of our chat, We Are L.A. Tech podcast host and SXSW panel moderator, Espree Devora, reflects on the terrifying experiences she has had, as a creative entrepreneur, and how they have become her superpowers.

Espree shares her unique view on the cultural differences between American and European start-ups as well as revealing why she believes changing locations, as a start-up, is just an excuse.

You'll learn about the conflicts Espree has had, seeing herself as an Entrepreneur, needing to make a profit and looking for sponsorship, whilst striving to deliver an exceptional community calendar, job board and podcast.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, you can find out how podcast host and SXSW panel moderator Espree Devora lost touch with her creativity and what she did about it.

Learn how she identified the three passions that make her feel most alive and how she put them together to create her own unique purpose: one that gets her excited about life every day.

Passionate podcaster and panel host, Espree Devora, is working hard to make L.A. one of the top locations for technology and innovation start-ups. Her podcast, We Are L.A. Tech, has ranked high in iTunes (#2).

Having traveled extensively, with exposure to both North American and European start-ups, Espree has a fascinating insight and perspective on the western start-up scene.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, part one of our conversation, Espree reveals the challenges she faced as a startup commentator figuring out how to podcast on the move.

She offers a wealth of resources for the beginner and shares why she gave up on video production to find her people through audio.

Learn the truth behind creating a successful start-up, how traveling without technology lead to incredible experiences abroad for Espree, and how to podcasting on the move. Espree offers resources for those beginning to podcast.

Also, why Espree chooses not to blog for her business.

Part two is published next week.

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In this short action episode I’m hopefully going to reveal the answer to a burning question: one on the lips of many aspiring songwriters, musicians and producers looking to take their music success to the next level.

It’s a question I had for many years as a musician. Who better to ask it to other than a top music executive who has had three decades of industry experience as the VP of creative with Warner Chappell music?

Having signed popular acts including Katy Perry and Sheryl Crow, Judy Stakee is regarded as having some of the best ears in the industry. Her ideas and suggestions may surprise you…

Hear more of what Judy had to say in episode ICP 031.

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As the senior vice president of creative services at Warner Chappell music for twenty years, Judy Stakee is regarded for having perhaps the best ears in the music industry today.

Largely responsible for signing some of world's most acclaimed artists including Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Julian Bunetta and David Choi, she has decades of experience having developed producers and multi-platinum songwriters that span the depth and breadth of the music industry.

Judy believes that your perspective is something to be celebrated. Today, she has founded her own company which aims to inspire artists to create their best work yet: assisting artists in communicating their best stories in the form of a song.

In this exclusive Inspirational Creatives interview, Judy reveals her best advice for any aspiring musician, artist or songwriter, looking to make a living or career in the music industry today.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, writer, yoga teacher and communications specialist, Dave Ursillo explores one of the biggest threats to your creative success.

You'll learn how sacrificing your true purpose for a relationship can be a big problem and that ultimately you have to live with yourself.

Learn how some relationships will drain your energy and that choosing the way you spend time with certain people may help you to protect your true purpose in life.

Dave reveals why being unapologetically you, and attempting to live your best life, is your most important purpose.

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In this episode, part two of our conversation, listen to Dave Ursillo talk about how he sought more authenticity and meaning in his life having left a well paid position in politics to become a writer, yoga teacher and communications specialist.

We focus on the importance of leadership, people and relationships and how to be unapologetically you. We discuss what that means and how it can help you to live a life with greater truth.

We discuss the challenges that living more authentically will bring into your life, work and relationships.

Learn how Dave was encouraged back into the yoga classroom and how this began his journey, today, as a yoga teacher. You'll learn how being, as opposed to doing, might be a better measure of success.

You'll learn how Dave was encouraged back into the yoga classroom being seen by a stranger.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, writer and communications specialist, Dave Ursillo, shares what he knows about creating a stimulating writing environment.

Learn how, in one simple shift, you can change the mode and perspective of your writing.

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Dave Ursillo crafts stories. He is a wordsmith, yoga teacher and communications specialist. Dave teaches people how to choose words that change their world.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, part one with Dave, he shares his journey from a well paid position in politics, to an internship at the White House, through to handling depression and changing his life: by changing his story.

Learn about leadership and changing the story of your life. Leaving a meaningful legacy is considered as Dave reveals his approach towards living an authentic, creative and artful life: a life that involves permission, freedom, courage and unwrapping the many layers accrued when growing up.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, coach, speaker and strategist, Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing, reveals how to become a Creative Giant.

This episode explains the importance of surrounding yourself with other Creative Giants and why you must pursue a purpose with a passion.

Charlie shares how Creative Giants can help you to do your greatest creative work.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, the second of a two-part series, Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing, reveals what it means to meet and become a Creative Giant.

These are people you need to meet as they will allow you to fully express who you truly are and help you to create a thriving business as an authentic creative entrepreneur.

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In this short action episode, Charlie Gilkey, from Productive Flourishing, explains why strategic planning is so hard for creative people.

Charlie offers a simple exercise to help you start finishing important projects.

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Charlie Gilkey is a coach, a speaker, a strategist and forward-thinker who writes with great wisdom having taught many entrepreneurs about how to master their creative businesses. With deep experience in the army as a logistics office, and as an academic having studied philosophy, Charlie has a knack of interpreting complex systems and processes into simple models and prose.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, the first of a two-part series with Charlie, the real challenges of being a successful creative entrepreneur are explored. Covering topics, not limited to, socialisation, shipping and finding purpose, you'll hear about what BBQs can teach about you marketing and why writing about your art might not be your best idea yet.

In this episode you'll learn:

• The importance of delivering experiences
• Why you must start finishing
• The first step in a marketing process
• Creative success challenges for Mompreneurs and ambitious women
• Charlie’s four power tips to boost your creative productivity

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In this short episode of Inspirational Creatives, writer, designer and blogger, Sarah Kathleen Peck speaks with Rob Lawrence to explore overcoming procrastination as well as analyzing the moment inspiration strikes.

Sarah shares some of her own challenges towards getting creative work done plus some powerful tips on how to reduce overwhelm. Learn how to overcome procrastinationand achieve your goals with less focus on the outcome.

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Sarah Kathleen Peck is a writer, designer, storyteller and speaker. She lives in New York, teaches yoga, and screams at subway trains. She is the founder of the award-winning journal and website, Landscape Journalism, and explores our cities for inspiration and design.

In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Sarah speaks with Rob Lawrence to explore a variety of topics relating to the business of creativity, loneliness and hyper-connectedness.

You'll learn:

• How our hyper-connected world is affecting us
• How Facebook can make you feel more lonely or more connected
• Why loneliness can be a separation from self
• How a simple mindset change can transform your productivity

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In this episode you'll learn:

• Why you must create something unique
• Toby's big problem with selling, marketing and the music industry
• Why bands and artists are their own worst enemy

Toby Jepson, as a musician who has had great success with the British band, Little Angels, in the nineties, has seen it all.

In this short episode Toby shares what he believes is the key to success in the music industry.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, singer, songwriter and music producer, Toby Jepson, shares what he knows about success in the music industry today.

Having had multiple hits (including 10 top forty hits in the UK during the 1990s and album "Jam" going straight in at number 1) with British rock group, Little Angels, Toby has since established himself as a sought after producer.

In this thirty minute episode you'll learn why you can't fool audiences and why it's important to be utterly fearless. Toby shares his studio production philosophy as well as what he believes inspires successful songwriters.

Toby has been working with The Answer, Saxon, Chrome Molly, and more recently The Treason Kings and Katie Melua.

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In this short action episode of Inspirational Creatives, confidence coach Jo Moore, reveals two approaches, she uses, to overcome the times when she is feeling down.

Talking to Rob Lawrence, Jo claims that whilst feelings aren't always a choice, our responses to them can be. Learn how acceptance and ambition can help you to move forward.

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, Jo Moore, a talented illustrator, writer, blogger and confidence coach, shares her personal experiences and ideas as a shy girl.

You’ll hear how she has a fascination with German number plates (seriously), amongst other interests. Also hear how she takes a playful approach towards new challenges to build confidence with travel, close companions and small wins.

You'll learn about the fears and thoughts of a young, shy woman and how Jo uses her own creativity to build her confidence and self-esteem. How exercise can help your mind and how Jo finds ways to dig herself out of depression holes.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed with social media? Nobody would blame you with the evolution of technology and the increasing number of social media platforms.

In this short action episode, Rob Lawrence and Ariel Hyatt analyse why social media overwhelm is inevitable, what can be done about it, and whether or not blogging for business is worthwhile.

You'll learn about:

• The importance of choosing one social media platform to master first
• How consistency builds trust
• The value of blogging for business

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In this episode, entrepreneur and publicity agent, Ariel Hyatt, shares how she sees traditional forms of media changing plus why not all social media platforms are for everyone.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What it takes to succeed in creative media and marketing
• How Ariel developed a successful P.R. agency out of necessity
• How Ariel brought the head of a publicity firm to her knees

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In this short action episode, popular blogger and author, Andrzej Tucholski, reveals some of the best advice he was ever given.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to deal with criticism and feedback
  
• How trust can help you master your craft
  
• Why people will criticise your work
  

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In this episode of Inspirational Creatives, author and blogger, Andrzej Tucholski, reveals what challenges and inspires him.

Andrzej publishes one of the most influential blogs on culture in Poland and attracts 40,000 unique readers each month.

Having recently published a fictional book, 'Admiralette', a tale about sea-faring exploration and friendship, Andrzej reveals the inspiration behind the story and the challenges of translating the book from Polish.

In this episode you'll learn how Andrzej deals with criticism and how he manages to find time to write, drink coffee and play video games.