Living Creative

Need an idea of what to get that creative friend or even yourself for Christmas? Lucky for you I have put together a couple of recommendations that could be the perfect gift. 

Today we are talking to co-founder and creative director Jenifer Hood about her uncommon path to success and what it is like to create and run a business with her twin sister Amy. 

Today we are taking a deep dive into why attending a conference is so important for you and your career.

We all know that social media plays a big roll in expanding our creative businesses and making connection with others. As important as it is it can also be just as confusing. Today I am sharing some of the most affective and organic ways that you can grow your Instagram reach and following. From hashtags to engagement we cover it all in todays episode. 

When you put your heart and soul into something day in and day out, you can start to feel drained. You may even ask yourself "why am I doing this?". Today we talk about what it means to question yourself and some things you can do to help guide your next steps. 

Working in the NFL is a dream job for many people in today's world but it's not always easy getting there. Today Travis Ellison, team photographer for the Minnesota Vikings, is sharing his story about what it's like to work for a major league sports team and the hard work and determination it takes to get there. 

In today's episode I sit down with artist/athlete Lauren Brem to talk about her mental health journey and how returning to her art has helped her heal. 

In todays world it is so easy to get caught up in comparing yourself or your work to someone else. "Why can't I do that" or "I will never be that good" are constant thoughts that run through our heads. In todays episode we are diving in deep on the subject of comparison and how we can fight the need to compare ourselves to others. 

Do you ever look at someone's work and wonder how they came up with it? Well, today we are diving into the mind of up and coming graphic designer and hand letterer Emmanuel Wisdom. We touch on everything thing from the creative process to how to stay inspired without relying on others. 

We all know that "new kid at school" feeling when it comes to starting a new job. Your not sure where you fit in let alone knowing where the bathrooms are in the office. In todays episode I am sharing my story and advice on the best ways you can go about joining your team and finding your place in your new position. 

From starting her career in big corporate to designing apparel, it's safe to say Michelle hasn't had your typical career path. Tune in today to hear how Michelle's determination and willingness to learn has taken her places that she never thought was possible.  Episode Link:  Cotton Bureau: cottonbureau.com BLANK: cottonbureau.com/blank

If you are a creative in todays world you have probably freelanced at one point in time. Doing freelance work can be hard to navigate but in todays episode I am giving you some helpful tips to bring your freelance game to the next level. 

From creative director to opening her own studio Olivia Herrick has gone through it all. Join me today as I talk with Olivia about what it is like to run her own business and how she has learned may valuable lessons along the way. 

Today we are diving deep into the world of trends and asking ourselves what role they play in the creative world. Do trends really matter and how much value do we need to put in them? These are just a couple of questions we will be answering in today's episode.  

Join me today as I talk with the creative director of Hello Fresh Jodi Edwards about her journey to becoming the creative visionary and leader of one of the worlds fastest growing brands. From following in the footsteps of her father to going out on her own in New York City, Jodi has been through it all. 

From lawyer to singer to author Emem Washington has done it all. Join me today as Em shares her creative story and how overcoming fear and getting in the right mindset can help you achieve your greatest dreams. 

As creatives some times we can feel like it is us against the world. Today I am addressing the me against the world mentality and how the collaboration can open doors for you.

Join me today as we talk about the importance of community and how being involved can make you a better creative. I also share my favorite communities that you can be apart of of free! 

Amie knew that she was meant for more than wiping boogers and folding laundry. She loved her career and wanted to find a way to be that hands on mom while still chasing her career goals. Join me as Amie shares her success and struggles of running her own business while being a stay at home mom. 

The final step in your job journey has finally arrived! You have been offered a job and you can't wait to start but there is a lot to think about between the job offer and signing on the dotted line. What is in your contract, what is your salary, should I negotiate my vacation time? All of these things are important questions and in today's show, we are talking about all of them. So, don't miss the last episode of our The Job Hunt series.