Creative Pep Talk

Creative life force not flowing? Nothing you’re making hitting with others? If so, this episode is for you! I share the 3 types of successful projects I’ve done and how to maximize their potential. Plus stick around for the “Escape Your Fate” exercise to help you avoid certain creative project failure. Episode 581 SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK

This chat switched on my creative heart and mind! Does the state of the internet sometimes make you feel like giving up your creative practice? Tune in to jumpstart the creative spark that’s excited to create for your own well being! Yoni Wolf is your favorite creative's favorite creative. Stand Up Comic James Acaster’s a fan. Pop Star Lorde is a fan. His band’s poster hangs in the background of several seasons of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. AND he’s MY favorite musician and responsible for all the music on this show! This is a deep dive into the creative journey of Yoni’s band WHY?'s latest record “Oh Golly / Yes Lord” which VICE gives 8/10! Episode 580 SHOW NOTES: Yoni Wolf’s Substackhttps://yoniwolf.substack.com WHY?https://whywithaquestionmark.com WHY? - Oh Golly / Yes Lord on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/3GiniQ87zJZW9LvwR6XcXP?si=jUYSYVK1TAOzivfZkDj0lw WHY? - Oh Golly / Yes Lord on Bandcamphttps://whywithaquestionmark.bandcamp.com/album/oh-golly-yes-lord Producer / Edito

Looking for something to put you in the creative spirit headspace?  This episode is it! Have you lost the magic in your creative practice? #1 Bestselling Author Kate DiCamillo is both one of the most magical creatives I have ever spoke with and one of the most regimented, and somehow, these two things actually work together! I was enamored with Kate’s creative perspective and spirit.  So grateful for this chance to speak with the human behind beloved books like “Because of Winn-Dixie”, “The Tale of Despereaux”, “Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” and many others! Episode 579 SHOW NOTES: Kate DiCamillohttps://www.katedicamillo.com/ Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com Spotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4

Stuck in a “no” energy towards your life and creative practice? Feeling constant resistance? Not even enjoying parts of your process that you used to love? Tune in for the shift that has helped me find my flow time and time again. Stick until the end for our Creative Call to Adventure. It’s called “Labor Savor” and it unlocked one of the best creative days I have had in a long time! EPISODE 578 SHOW NOTES: Viktor Frankl “Man’s Search for Meaning”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man's_Search_for_Meaning Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using

Get back in touch with your creative voice.Quit trying to create “the right way”.Infuse your practice with the fun and flow of playing pretend! This episode with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris is FOR YOU! Kenna brings so much lightheartedness and humanity to the latest Pixar film and to this chat! If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative brain, this is it! Episode 577 of Creative Pep Talk SHOW NOTES: Kenna Jean Harrishttps://www.instagram.com/kennnajean/?hl=en Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula pat

Do normal productivity systems not work for you? Are you struggling to stay in a positive place creatively? Are you frustrated with the tips that work for everyone else but not for you? If so, this episode IS for you! Try the anti-system. This shift made a huge difference in my creativity, stress management and wellbeing. Hope it helps you too! SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize

If you struggle to make changes in your life and hate trying to create new positive habits, this episode is for you! ADHD Neuroscientist Anne-Laure LeCunff has a totally different approach that is fun and friendly to creative neurodivergent brains! We also talk about why following your curiosity is so key to charting your path. This is life changing stuff! Tune in! SHOW NOTES:Anne-Laure LeCunffhttps://anne-laure.net Tiny Experiments Bookhttps://nesslabs.com/retailers Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients ty

Are you stuck in a season of life that’s making you miserable? Have you tried everything you can think to change things with no luck? Do you feel like life has you in a holding pattern? If so, this episode is for you! SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

Do you need more optimism in your life right now? I know I sure do in these current times we’re living in! This chat with Tina Roth Eisenberg AKA SwissMiss sure did the trick! Tina’s generosity, impulse to gather people and complain by creating filled me with so much pep and I think it will do the same for you! If you don’t know, Tina is the creator of the blog SwissMiss, the temporary tattoo company Tattly, and CreativeMornings. Her work has had a huge impact on me and I hope it inspires you just as much! Portrait of Tina Roth Eisenberg by Tory Williams   SHOW NOTES: Tina Roth Eisenberghttps://www.instagram.com/swissmiss/?hl=en Creative Mornings - Release Dayhttps://creativemornings.com/releaseday SwissMisshttps://www.swiss-miss.com Michael Singer - Untethered Soulhttps://untetheredsoul.com/untethered-soul Michael Singer - Learning to Stay Openhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-_QyiGJ3g Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http:

If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative passion, this episode is it. We talk: 1 Getting into the flow zone 2 How to get over the fear of putting yourself and your work out there 3 Why teaching is a powerful part of being creative 4 How to stop quitting things that are working 5 How to mentally prep for big projects This is an Ask Dr. Pizza Q&A episode. Submit your question for the next Q&A episode by clicking the microphone at the bottom right corner of creativepeptalk.com SHOW NOTES: Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or d

Too many options got you stuck? Are your ideas not connecting? Do you need a prompt to kickstart your energy and action? This episode is for you! This is a chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Epstein about his phenomenal new book “Inside the Box” - absolutely loved this book. One of my all time favorite books on creativity and this conversation matched the experience! SHOW NOTES: David Epstein https://davidepstein.com Inside the Box https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box/ Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients

Listen if: 1 - You can’t figure out why you can’t get stuff done. 2 - You sometimes finish things and other times not so much and don’t know why. 3 - You need a fresh method for motivating yourself and following through! SHOW NOTES: Interest Based Nervous Systemhttps://neurodivergentinsights.com/working-with-your-interest-based-nervous-system/?srsltid=AfmBOor-o8P_HzyEC6-fOzHpvwaOdz4Q55LbMoQWi7XcnAzmv9NW0jjl Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists an

Has going with the flow taken you somewhere you no longer want to be? Are you sick of waiting for good ideas to show up? If you need inspiration to regain control of your creativity, this conversation with Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning, Peabody Award-winning comedian, writer, cartoonist, and best-selling author Asher Perlman is for you!   SHOW NOTES: Asher Perlmanhttps://ashermaxperlman.com Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental

This episode is for you if: 1 - You are struggling to finish creative projects. 2 - You don’t know where to find ideas. 3 - You are sick of waiting for opportunities to come your way. 4 - You need a fun actionable prompt to define your influences in a new way. This is a chat with legendary author illustrator Sophie Blackall! Sophie is a 2 time Caldecott Medalist and makes super gorgeous books!   SHOW NOTES: Sophie Blackallhttps://www.sophieblackall.com Story Rughttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sophie-blackall/story-rug/9780316535380/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readers Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

If you don’t know what side quest to focus on next… Or You feel conflicted about where to channel your energy… Or You can’t seem to start or finish your next project… This episode is for you! I explore 4 - 6 frameworks for organizing your ideas and selecting which one to take action on. This is a “CPT UNPLUGGED” episode, which means there’s no music or edits, it’s a yap session exploring where I am at right now and what’s helping me navigate this moment. Hope it helps you as much as it helped me to record it! UK MEETUP WHATSAPP CHANNEL: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8ns6v1NCrdqHbZmk36 UK BOOK EVENT DETAILS: Holmfirth, West YorkshireAugust 13th11am AT READ BookshopRegister: https://to-be-read.co.uk/books/andy-j-pizza-event/ Horbury, WakefieldAugust 14th10am AT Darling ReadsRegister: https://darlingreadsbooks.com/products/andy-j-pizza-author-event-ticket-only London (Richmond)August 16th11am AT The Alligator’s MouthRegister: https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/event-details/mysterious-things

Is Social Media Driving you crazy? Do you feel like your creative practice is off balance? Do you need to rethink your creative strategy or embrace strategic thinking for the first time? If any of those ring true, this episode is for you! This episode is me being interviewed by Amelia Hruby on her podcast Off the Grid Off the Grid is for creatives trying to succeed without social media - and I had such a blast and we talked about so many interesting things I decided to share it here! We talk about my income streams, what having creative strategy looks like, why bad projects are necessary, and what you need if you’re trying to shift some of your creative strategy off social media. SHOW NOTES: Amelia Hrubyhttps://www.ameliahruby.comOff the Gridhttps://offthegrid.fun/podcast Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist o

This episode is for you if: 1 - You feel lost trying to find yourself as a creator 2 - You need some different types of artists to see yourself in 3 - You need a lighthearted chat to help get you out of your funk and seeing new possibilities in your creative path today This is a chat with Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype about insights from their new book “Follow Your Art: Uncover & Unleash Your Creative Voice”. SHOW NOTES: Goodtypehttps://goodtype.us/about-us Follow Your Art Bookhttps://goodtype.us/follow-your-art-book Young Jerkshttps://youngjerks.com Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your

This episode is for you if: 1 - You kind of hate your current life season 2 - You are a neurodivergent creative 3 - You struggle with being present 4 - You always want to skip to the end of a process or goal This idea was one of the biggest shifts in my life and creative journey, I hope it gives you some peace and motivation for your current stage! SHOW NOTES: Joseph Campbell - Hero of A Thousand Faceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients ty

Pre-Order My New Book “Mysterious Things” and Help Us Spread the Word: invisiblethings.co --- This episode is for you if: 1 - You are sick and tired of waiting for someone else to tell you what to do. 2 - You want to take control of your creative path but struggle with self doubt. 3- You need to learn how to recognize what your ideas look like. SHOW NOTES: Halsey Berrymanhttps://www.halseyberryman.com Pests & Other Friends by Halsey Berrymanhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/787999/pests-and-other-friends-by-halsey-berryman/ Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg   SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain

Do you feel like your work is very you-ish? How do you make creative work that really feels authentic? What does that even mean!? Today’s episode is a deep dive conversation and we cover a lot of topics around making authentic work. We talk about:  How to strip away the ego and throw off trying to be cool. Why instagram being kind of over for artists might be a good thing. Why doing your thing often starts with being part of something bigger than yourself. Why art and collaboration is a fight and why that’s a good thing And we touch a bit on ai and why it doesn't matter what it can and cannot do! Some other ai thoughts I haven’t heard anywhere else! This is a different type of episode, this time I am being interviewed, on the captain offscript podcast, and I had so much fun that I had to share it with all of you here! Hope you love it. SHOW NOTES: CAPTN OFFSCRIPT PODCAST:https://captnoffscript.com/s02-e30-andy-j-pizza-adhd-self-worth/ ICON 13 ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE $100 OFF:www.eventbrite.com/e