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April 1, 2024

Don't Make These 5 Expensive Money Mistakes as a Creative

Want to learn how to avoid the mistakes that could be costing you time, money, and peace of mind in your creative business? In this excerpt from a LIVE Creative Checkup Call, you'll discover the solutions so you can achieve improved financial stability and sustainable creative business. We'll dive into the five most costly mistakes Allen (your host) made as a musician and entrepreneur, and how you can steer clear of them. Support the show BUILD YOUR BEST CREATIVE LIFE WITH FREE RESOURCES Ta...
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March 25, 2024

Perfected by the Potter: How to See God's Plan in Your Creative Challenges w/ Morgan McCarver, Ceramic Artist

This inspiring pottery artist shares the profound link between faith and art, and reveals how challenges can actually be used by God to advance your career.
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March 18, 2024

How to Unlock Your Kingdom Creative Influence with Ny, Podcaster / Creative Coach

Are you called to influence the influencers of the world through your art? If so, are you ready to step into that calling even when you're scared or feeling like you don't have the resources? In this episode, you will be learn how to:. Take a leap of faith and discover your untapped potential to share your unique message with the world. Build influence in unexpected areas and expand your reach in ways you never thought possible. Our special guest: Ny aka CallMeKoffee Ny, also kn...
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March 11, 2024

Be Intelligently Lazy! Capsho CEO Deirdre Tshien Shares How to Work Smart (& Have More Fun)

Do you want to increase your productivity and create authentic content without the overwhelm? Discover the solution to achieving this and more as we delve into the concept of intelligent laziness with Capsho CEO Deirdre Tshien.
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March 4, 2024

5 Leaps of Faith: How to Make Courageous Life Changes w/ Rachel G. Scott, Author

This passionate and authentic author and Bible teacher shows you 5 ways to make major life changing moves with faith and confidence, grounded in Scripture, while discerning God's guidance and making bold steps in faith.
Guest: Rachel Scott
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Feb. 26, 2024

Build The Dream: Innovative New Ways to Make Your Creative Business Grow

Was Jesus really a carpenter? Is Bitcoin really a brand new way to build wealth? We examine some powerful strategies that make it easy to build your thriving creative career.
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Feb. 19, 2024

The One Creative Tool God Wants You to Use (That You Already Have)

Discover why God has creative confidence in YOU.... and how it can make a huge difference in your art and life from one of our most inspiring Established Creative Experts.
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Feb. 12, 2024

Hidden Resources: How to Take Advantage of an Income Source Most Creatives Overlook

Ever wished you could turn your artistic dreams into reality without struggling to sell, or bootstrapping yourself into oblivion? Well, one of God and Gigs' Established Creative Experts, writing coach and entrepreneur Yoshika Green, dropped a powerful tip last year that could easily revolutionize your approach to generating support for your creative career - and most artists neglect this abundant resource. Yoshika is the dynamic CEO of the YGC, a communications agency. Known for her creative g...
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Feb. 5, 2024

Secrets of the Sandbox: How to Build a Creative Process that Works

Are you 100% confident in your creative process? Is it both effective and fulfilling for you, or are you finding yourself drained? If you, like many creatives, find it hard to define what you actually DO to get from idea to income, this strategy session with author, musician and creative coach Rich Kirkpatrick will help you define and maintain a creative process that works for any niche and discipline - and that will keep you fulfilled and thriving. Rich is the author of MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your...
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Jan. 29, 2024

10 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Promotion Strategy (Best Of Episode)

In this encore Creative Checkup episode, we're helping you tackle a topic many creatives dread - promotion! Promotion can seem like either a spiritually draining exercise in ego, or a never-ending quest for attention. But neither has to be the case. With the right perspective and process, promoting your work can become a natural and fun part of your creative life! Listen in for 10 effective strategies we'll share that will help you create a daily, doable promotion habit. Support the show B...
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Jan. 22, 2024

Med School to Music Entrepreneur: Ebi Oginni Shares How to Pursue Your Creative Passion

In a world where traditional professions often take precedence, one woman's journey took an unexpected turn. Ebi Oginni, a pediatrician, found herself at a crossroads when a divine calling led her to embrace a career in music. How did she manage to balance her demanding medical profession with her newfound passion for music? The answer lies in her resilience, willingness to take a risk, and unwavering faith. By following Ebi's example, you can learn to do seemingly impossible things in your cr...
Guest: Ebi Oginni
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Jan. 15, 2024

2 Powerful Practices to Level Up Your Creative Life This Year

Have you heard these myths about increasing productivity in creative pursuits as a person of faith? Myth 1: Creativity is a natural talent and cannot be improved. Myth 2: Faith and art are separate and cannot be integrated. Myth 3: Productivity in creative pursuits is dependent on inspiration. Marlita Hill will share the truth about these myths and how to increase productivity in creative pursuits with a faith-centered approach. Join us as we uncover the secrets to boosting your creative prod...
Guest: Marlita Hill
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Jan. 8, 2024

Starting Over (Again): How Faithfulness Leads to Favor with Jalisa Faye, Singer / Songwriter

From singing for youth services to sharing the stage with Tye Tribbett, this passionate and gifted vocalist reveals how pure dedication paves the way to promotion.
Guest: Jalisa Faye
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Jan. 1, 2024

Community or Audience? How to Focus Your Creative Energy The Right Way in 2024

It's a new year - but are you dreading hearing the same old song when it comes to your creative life? The constant hustle without seeing tangible results can be disheartening and draining, leaving you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. But what if there's a different approach that could lead to both spiritual and creative growth, allowing you to thrive as a respected and financially independent creative professional? In this opening episode of 2024, you'll discover a radically different approa...
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Dec. 18, 2023

Boost Your Creative Success in 2024: Invest in These 3 Key Areas

Looking for significant growth in your creative career in 2024? It won't happen by just hoping. If you want to become the creative God created you to be, you're going to have to make some sacrifices and invest into yourself. The question is, what areas should you focus on that will change a 'so-so' career into a "wow" experience? In this episode, you will learn why it's essential to: Build genuine relationships to advance your career and personal life. Focus on specific talents to max...
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Dec. 11, 2023

Should Christian Creatives Participate in Visualization?

True or False? Visualization is a New Age practice that Christian creators should avoid. Join us as we explore the controversial topic and its potential for creative believers in their pursuit of God's vision. How can you use this practice effectively, and what happens when your visualization conflicts with God's vision? In this episode, you will discover: Why the right kind of visualizing for creative believers unlocks divine inspiration and innovation. How to navigate visualization ...
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Dec. 4, 2023

How to Unlock Your Unique Advantage and Reach Creative Success in 2024

Are you neglecting your greatest creative superpower? Probably -and if you don't learn to harness it, you won't experience all the success possible for you in the coming year. In this creative checkup, you'll discover the transformative power of integrity as host Allen C. Paul challenges creatives to break free from comparison, embrace their true selves, and unleash their authentic impact in a world longing for genuine voices. In this episode, you will learn to: Embrace the pivotal rol...
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Nov. 27, 2023

Priority Power-Up: How to Focus On The Right Things for Creative Success in 2024

Do you find yourself constantly spread thin, struggling to make progress in your creative career? Have you been told to simply work harder, yet still feel like you're spinning your wheels? If this sounds familiar, it's time to break free from the ineffective action of blindly hustling without clear priorities. Stop the pain of feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled by shifting your focus toward the things that matter to you - which will unlock your creative success in the coming year. In this ep...
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Nov. 20, 2023

God, Family, Church: Start the 7 Essential Steps to Creative Success in 2024

Is there a guaranteed pathway to creative success in 2024? Yes...but it means recommitting to some inconvenient truths that some creatives reject. As the God and Gigs community prepares for a new year, we're investigating the seven steps of the Confident Creative Blueprint so you can be set up for your best year ever. In this episode, we explore Step 1 of the Blueprint by unearthing the importance of staying connected to God, family, and a local church. In this episode, you will learn t...
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Nov. 13, 2023

Black Friday = Big Opportunity: How To Craft Your Perfect Holiday Offer

In this behind the scenes look at a God and Gigs 360 membership training, you'll learn embrace Black Friday, authentically engage with your audience,  and enjoy the benefits of increased sales and profitability.
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Nov. 6, 2023

Be the True You: Creating Your Authentic Personal Brand w/ Charmaine Nokuri, Strategist

This passionate brand strategist and artist activist uses her unconventional journey to show you how to stay true to your authentic self while successfully crafting a marketable personal brand.
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Oct. 30, 2023

Find Your Creative Flow: How to Choose The Best Content Creation Tools

What do your tools say about you? If you're feeling overwhelmed with the wave of various tech tools, A.I. apps, and social media platforms that promise to help you reach more people and save time, you're not alone! Many entrepreneurs and artists struggle to design a cohesive and productive workflow with their tools. You invest time, effort, and money into different apps, but instead of experiencing alignment, you get lost in a sea of inconsistency and confusion. In this episode, you'll lea...
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Oct. 23, 2023

Start Being Creative Again! Estelle Avbuere Shares Why It's Never Too Late

Re-discover your creative talent and embrace the passion you have for performing with this inspiring interview with this podcast host, vocal coach and creative entrepreneur!
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Oct. 16, 2023

One Simple Tip That Strengthens Your Connection to Your Audience

Is this you? You love your audience - but you're sick of the content hamster wheel, making content over and over again. "Repurpose" is the word everyone tells you, but you're frustrated by actually trying to do it effectively, and you're stretched thin trying to show up everywhere on social media. There's just one change needed to rethink the entire way you approach your content repurposing, and it will help simplify things and make it easier for you - but you have to buy in wholly to this con...
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