Inspirational Creatives Podcast

Ben Jeffries created his first business at the age of 15 and is now a CEO at the age of 22.

Partnering up with YouTube sensation Casper Lee, as a co-founder, in 2017, Ben was labelled as one of the young entrepreneurs to watch by both Alphr and Startups.co.uk having created Influencer.com.

Quoted as ‘The SOHO house of influencer platforms‘, you’ll hear why Ben’s team are partnering with large brands, such as Pretty Little Thing, to use male influencers to promote a female brands.

Hear what makes an influencer, how Ben’s team match brands with influencers,

And the challenges around influencer fraud…

https://www.influencer.uk

http://www.benwjeffries.com

https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/267-ben-jeffries

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What does success look like to you?

The first step towards becoming successful is critical.

And that’s all to do with your definition of success.

In this short action episode, music and entertainment industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, reveals the first, most important, step towards realising your big ideas and dreams…

Whatever success looks like for you...

https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/266-first-step-to-becoming-successful

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Visionary creative and music industry expert, Bryan Calhoun, believes that music has “the ability to change people.”

With more than 25 years experience in the entertainment business, he is someone who is passionate about seeing musicians succeed.

In this podcast episode, Bryan shares his 3 top tips for every musician.

Having taught workshops and spoken on panels at key music industry events, including MIDEM and SXSW, today, he is someone who is avidly helping artists to create successful careers in music.

Taking the complexity and jargon out of the industry Bryan has created the Music Business Toolbox which empowers musicians with the resources he has personally used to help others succeed.

Also hear Bryan’s surprising answer as to why music has the ability to change people…

https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/265-bryan-calhoun

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What does it mean to give too much?

What happens when we give too much?

Overworked givers are kind, loving, people who often feel a sense of deep connection with others by generously over-giving.

They often put others before themselves and can be found to sacrifice their own needs to support others.

Do you recognise this type of person?

When their own resources become depleted or exhausted their tendency is to give more.

Joyful Living Project founder, Yasmin Nguyen shares, in this short action episode, how we can look out for such folks and how we can help them to make sure that their own needs are met too.

Hear how to spot an overworked giver.

https://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/264-overworked-givers

http://www.joyfullivingproject.com

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Yasmin Nguyen is a survivor.

In the seventies, his family survived the jungle and Vietnam eventually escaping to South Korea, France then America.

When the lease on his apartment expired recently, film-maker Yasmin, chose to tour the country capturing moments of joy.

Having left the business world 20 years ago to become an entrepreneur, Yasmin shares what it means to share your story without being judged.

Hear how a moment of frustration and unexpected kindness shifted his trajectory.

And what it means to give ourselves permission to live a more joyful life.

Recorded live over a dinner table in Arizona.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/263-yasmin-nguyen

http://www.joyfullivingproject.com

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Ever had a bad day and lost track of achieving your creative dreams?

As creatives we have to deal with the realities of life and living creatively,

Which often means dealing with unexpected events and situations that throw out our plans and intentions.

Most of us have high expectations of ourselves and with our work.

And the bigger the gap between our expectations and reality – the trickier things get.

In this short action episode, Tracking Wonder’s, Jeffrey Davis, reveals how he deals with his plans when they don’t go his way…

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/262-managing-expectations-vs-reality

https://trackingwonder.com

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Are you amplifying your best ideas?

In a world facing social and cultural risks and challenges, and at a time of unprecedented change, Jeffrey Davis, believes we need to embrace collaboration.

…and our sense of wonder.

In this interview chat, the founder of Tracking Wonder reveals what he has learned about following the nature of our own creativity, curiosity and wonder;

How we can live life more intentionally without sacrificing our big ideas for profit.

To make a living from doing what, and serving those, we love.

Hear how he adjusts to the realities of life to stay focused on what he believes is the work of our lives and dreams.

And how living in the Hudson Valley and watching his daughters grow move and inspire him.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/261-jeffrey-davis

https://trackingwonder.com

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If Success = Preparation + Opportunity, why is it most musicians never reach their biggest goals?

In this short action episode, musician, entrepreneur and WhiiseCon founder, Tommy Darker, shares the three biggest missed opportunities by musicians when attempting to achieve their biggest aims and goals.

The wisdom shared in this episode applies to any creative endeavour.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/260-three-opportunities-for-musicians

http://www.whiisecon.com/?from=Rob

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Is it possible to create a successful career in music today?

WhiiseCon founder and creator, Tommy Darker, believes so.

When Tommy quit the army he couldn’t imagine the life he leads now.

Today he teaches aspiring musicians how to carve a path through the territory of artistry and creative entrepreneurship;

In a digital world that is becoming increasing complex to navigate.

Hear how Tommy quit the stability army to succeed in the music industry.

Taking lessons he had learned with him.

And why Tommy has created a new online conference for musicians collaborating with some of the very best in the music industry today.

We get deep into the biggest challenges and opportunities our digital world has to offer.

And the key themes to succeeding with any creative project.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/259-tommy-darker

http://www.whiisecon.com/

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In this short action episode, creativity expert and fonder of The Creative Introvert, Cat Rose Nelligan, shares her experience with why everyday marketing and social tactics don’t work - without a bigger vision.

If you find you’re spending lots of time on social media employing the latest tactics - and not getting the results that you want - this episode reveals why.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/258-strategy-vs-tactics

http://www.thecreativeintrovert.com

 

 

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We all have an introvert within us.

And introverts have super powers.

Yet introversion is not an excuse to not be both sociable and creative.

According to founder of the League of Creative Introverts community, Cat Rose Neligan it’s all about energy quotas, mindset and surrounding yourself with the right people.

In this chat, blogger and podcaster, Cat Rose, shares with us what it’s like to be an introvert in a seemingly extrovert world.

Soon to launch her new academy for creative and introvert oriented types, you’ll hear how Cat pushed herself out of her comfort zone with her “year of fun.”

Learn how energy quotas and the right people help you to become more super-human.

And why you don’t need to follow the crowd (particularly when it comes to creating the life and business or work that you want…)

http://www.creativeintrovert.com/

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/257-cat-rose-neligan

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When it comes to entering a market with a new idea – taking action is critical.

But what’s the right action – and what’s the best approach?

In this short action episode, poet turned copywriter and entrepreneur, Mike Giannulis, shares his best tips on how to enter any market with your big ideas and creative work.

Mike’s commitment to action has seen him grow a business towards making $25 million dollars in revenue.

Personally, he’s dealt with a stutter and lost over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight – which has saved his life.

In this short action episode, hear how to enter, or create, a new market plus two great tips on how to take sustainable action.

(And why these tips are so important together.)

You can hear Mike’s story and full interview in episode 255

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/256-three-powerful-ways-to-penetrate-a-new-market

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From poet to entrepreneur to copywriter, Mike Giannulis, is somebody who takes bold, creative action with his ideas.

In this full length interview, Mike shares his best tips on how to succeed in life and business by embracing failure and taking action.

Mike’s commitment to action has seen him deal with a stutter and lose over 100Kgs (250lbs) in weight which has saved his life.

(By the way – he was on a global reality TV show where he successfully lost weight only to put it all back on again after the series had finished…hear what he did next…)

Mike also reveals the two things you need to consider to succeed in creating and scaling a new idea or venture

Hear how he is successfully growing an enterprise today, using his creative talents, towards making $25 million dollars in revenue.

And why not to invest in dairy goats.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/255-mike-giannulis

Free e-book --> http://www.onlyonemike.com/inspirational

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If you could be anyone or anything – who would you be?

What does it mean to live a life that is full of learning, loving and leaving a meaningful legacy?

Would achieving mastery in all of these areas lead us to a sense of wholeness?

And how do we invest our time most effectively to create the success we looking for?

In this short action episode, writer, teacher and healer, Dave Ursillo, guides us.

We explore the three promises of writing:

Home, harmony and wholeness.

Hear how these promises lead to a life full of creative joy, meaning and purpose.

And how creative ‘success’ can be achieved on a daily basis.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/254-how-to-lead-a-life-full-of-creative-joy-by-being-your-whole-self

Free e-book --> https://daveursillo.com/wb-is-dead/

https://unavoidablewriting.com/

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Writing and journalling changed Dave Ursillo’s life.

In episode 251, part one of my chat with writer, healer and Unavoidable Writingteacher, Dave Ursillo, helped us to pull apart writer’s block to find out what’s really going on…

Dave helped us to understand our fear shadows.

In this episode, part two of our chat, we go deeper into Dave’s own personal story

Hear how journalling can change your life.

Dave introduces us to our soul-code and how writing can help us become the whole of who we are.

We also explore the benefit of creating a dedicated writing environment:

Making a home for your writing – somewhere you belong and a place for meaningful endeavour.

We also explore the interplay between home, harmony and wholeness.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/253-dave-ursillo-part-2

Free e-book Writer's Block is Dead

https://unavoidablewriting.com/

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Is your best creative work causing disruption in your life?

How do you know?

How do you find the time and energy to do more of what’s important without creating more chaos and struggle?

In this short action episode, we explore the difference between two types of creative resistance:

Discomfort and struggle.

Writer, healer and Unavoidable Writing teacher, Dave Ursillo, from episode 251, reveals the idea that our fear shadow is the very thing that is often between us and our very best creative work;

The lives we are attempting to create.

We explore what the fear shadow is…

Hear how you can spot it and to move forward with your creative work in the most effective way possible.

On the website

Free e-book

Unavoidable Writing

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Have we found the cure for writer’s block?

What does it feel like to be a free, unstuck, creative?

Does writer’s block really exist and, if so, what is it?

In this episode, we pull writer’s block apart and find out what’s really going on…to find out what’s on the other side.

Healer, teacher and writer, Dave Ursillo, returns to the show, for the third time, to unpack what we mean by writer’s block.

Sharing the last ten years of his life’s work, Dave reveals what he has learned helping hundreds of other writers to become an unstuck and thriving artist in their writing again.

In part one of this two part chat, hear about the three shadow behaviours and how the fear shadow can stop our creative progress.

Hot off the back of his recent Creative Live appearance, Dave shares his most recent wisdom, teaching us what writer’s block can reveal to us about being human.

Listen to what Dave’s early yogic experiences revealed to him as a writer and as a person.

And the value of self-awareness plus the 3 promises of writing.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

Free e-book --> https://daveursillo.com/wb-is-dead/

https://unavoidablewriting.com/

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In this short action episode, branding expert, Ulli Appelbaum, shares his best tips on how to fire-up your creativity.

Hear how to keep your creative ideas following and manifesting into the world.

And why it’s important not to follow the crowd and worry about the competition.

Also hear what advice Ulli would have given to his younger self…

As well as Ulli’s two best tips on maintaining creative momentum.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/

http://www.first-the-trousers.com

 

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What makes a brand successful?

In this week’s conversation, brand positioning expert Ulli Appelbaum reveals how he helps brands to tell their story – in new ways.

We explore the creative challenges for business people.

And how to see your brand from the outside in.

Hear how to overcome your own biases and the biggest enemy for your creative potential when it comes to your brand.

Ulli also reveals the more common mistakes when positioning a brand (and what to do about it.)

You’ll also hear what it takes to make a brand successful.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast/249-ulli-appelbaum

http://www.first-the-trousers.com

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In today’s short episode, the final episode of this series, we explore the fear of vulnerability.

Vulnerability is a fear that shows up in many ways.

When we believe or feel we are not good enough or if we feel threatened by something: a competitor, a colleague or a situation.

But have you noticed that great leaders hold and share their vulnerability well?

Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this fear.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

Free workbook --> http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/fear7

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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Continuing our mini-series of short action episodes supporting you to begin to overcome 7 fears in 7 days.

In today’s short episode we explore the fear of comparison.

Many of us fear being negatively compared to others and the work of others.

Yet, out of all the fears, the fear of comparison is the one we are most likely to have success moving away from.

The secret is that the act of comparing ourselves, and our work, often has little value.

Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this fear.

Hear how to begin to overcome the anxiety that our work is not good enough and the benefits of moving away from the dangers of self-criticism.

Download your free Clear Your Fears guide from here.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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In today’s short episode we explore the fear of losing our freedom.

Have you ever experienced a sense of losing your autonomy either at home, at work, or creatively?

We often experience this fear when we find ourselves routinely procrastinating and when making negative predictions about the outcomes of our actions.

Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome this, often hidden, fear.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that prevent creative people from doing their best work.

In today’s short episode we explore the fear of uncertainty.

When we experience this fear we tend to demand that things turn out a certain way or perfectly.

But life is complex.

We have little control over the real chaos and complexity of life.

So when it comes to our creative work we have to loosen up.

Procrastination coach and psychologist, Dr. Christine Li, shares her wisdom revealing how we can both spot and begin to overcome the fear of uncertainty.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level.

For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks.

In today’s short episode we explore the fear of criticism.

If you look for it, you’ll notice that criticism seems to be everywhere.

Direct criticism in the media, newspapers and when politicians are confronting each other.

And there’s indirect criticism, when it’s not offered as constructive feedback, which can appear as envy, jealously, and other unpleasant comments and emotions.

We’ve probably all experienced criticism at some stage in our lives, but it needn’t not stop us from taking bold action towards the creative expression we’re aiming for.

Hear how.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level.

For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks.

In today’s short episode we explore the fear of rejection.

It’s likely we’ve all experienced a sense of being rejected at some stage in our lives, either with our work or personally, directly or indirectly.

A fear we’ve all experienced at some stage in our lives.

Sometimes we feel rejected even though the reality of the situation isn’t directly rejecting us or our wishes.

Either way, the feeling of rejection can often stop us from taking bold action towards the creative success we’re aiming for.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com

 

 

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Each day for the next 7 days, procrastination coach, Dr. Christine Li, and I will be sharing with you ideas, inspiration and wisdom that we believe will help you to take your life and creativity to the next level.

For the next 7 days, we’ll be exploring one the 7 most common fears that stop highly creative people in their tracks.

In today’s short episode we explore the fear of embarrassment.

This is a fear we’ve all experienced at some stage in our lives.

Hear how to begin handling this fear towards unleashing your creative genius.

Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):

[00:41] Introducing this short episode on overcoming 7 Fears in 7 Days.

[02:10] The inspiration behind this short series: Pam Slim and Steve Palfreyman.

[03:20] 30 days of daily inspiration.

[04:15] Dr. Christine Li describes the relationship between procrastination and fear.

[06:42] Overcoming the fear of embarrassment.

[10:12] Summarising this short episode.

http://www.inspirationalcreatives.com/podcast

http://www.procrastinationcoach.com/

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Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Why we get stuck as creatives How do we know when we are procrastinating Why movement is so important to procrastination And also… Which powerful emotional blocks stop us? Why work ought […]
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Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an artist thrives on feedback What to do if your art does not meet your own expectations How to build your confidence When we’re dissatisfied with our creative work, or we […]
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Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How an Irish artist was inspired to create sonic art in caves How this artist builds inner confidence through their work How to handle positive and negative feedback AlanJames Burns is a […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn about: Chi and creative energy How fertility, food, and creative energy are related What effect stress has on fertility and creativity Whether it is a new child, a piece of art, […]
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Listen (About 8 minutes long) Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Tips on how to create a career as an artist Why having a strong online brand presence is important today Tips on finding your unique voice and […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: Achieving a sustainable career as an artist How having focus will help you realise your creative dreams Marketing yourself as an artist Managing communications in a large community Brianna Wettlaufer is […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How to avoid self-sabotage 2 tips to help you prepare for the best opportunities How Shawnee prepares for her creative A-game One of the biggest challenges for many creative people is […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: How a famous film director backed a songwriting crowdfunding campaign Why looking after yourself and feeling good is critical to your creativity Shawnee’s best advice for aspiring musicians In 2014, folk […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: 2 powerfful tips on capturing inspiration in the moment What to do when inspiration turns up How to prepare your creative workspace Have you ever had a ground-breaking idea whilst in […]
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Listen Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings In this episode you’ll learn: What Natalia learned at art school about letting go How to activate and unlock your creativity About safe zones for your creative work The key to thriving as a creative in […]
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