Episodes
Oct. 24, 2022
No More S.O.S! How to Enhance Your Creative Focus and Recover from Shiny Object Syndrome
Discover the dangers of Shiny Object Syndrome and learn how to avoid it by sticking with the tried and true methods of sharing your work.
Oct. 17, 2022
Your Mind, Renewed: How to Stop Being Distracted by Fear and Claim your Clarity w/ Chris Alessi, Author / Pastor
Are your thoughts actually keeping you from achieving all God has for you...because you're believing something that's not really true? On this episode, author, pastor, worship leader and speaker Chris Alessi will show how you...
Sept. 6, 2022
Promote Your Creative Work Confidently! How to Share Effectively and Stand Out
Today 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 r...
Sept. 2, 2022
Get Amazing Gigs (Again!) How to Repeatedly Get Life-Changing Creative Opportunities with Naarai, Vocalist / Actor
Ever wonder how you could get a chance to work with the most incredible artists in the world - people like Beyonce and Kayne West? Here's an even better question - how do you work with them over and over again? Our guest, voc...
Aug. 30, 2022
How to Defeat Creative Discouragement With Life-Changing Conversations!
It's a feeling every creative knows - the discouragement of not having a big idea to motivate us. When this happens, all of your momentum can come to a screeching halt. It's beyond important that you have a big idea to keep y...
Aug. 26, 2022
You're Still Here! Celebrating Our Community on Episode 200
Wow! We've made it to 200 episodes...and it's only the grace of God and your consistent support that has made this possible. And on this major milestone, I (Allen) am taking a moment to celebrate a major reason we made it thi...
Aug. 23, 2022
19 Answers to The Most Annoying Questions You Get as a Creative
Answer: Throw up your hands in frustration. Question: What's your response to a question you constantly have to answer? As a creative, you are often asked to respond to the obvious. So to help you handle these not-so-creative...
Aug. 19, 2022
BEST OF: Learning the Lessons of Success with Daniel Weatherspoon, Jazz Pianist and Grammy-Winning Producer
What do you do when you've a part of almost EVERY major gospel and R&B project for decades, won every award, and seen the heights of success - but something's still missing? Our amazing guest on this Best Of episode will show...
Aug. 16, 2022
3 Reasons Why You're Avoiding Email Marketing (And What You're Missing)
Are you frustrated every time you try to reach your audience via social media? There's truly a better way - and we're sharing why you MUST start using it if you haven't already. While it's getting harder and harder to handle...
Aug. 12, 2022
How to Connect Your Online Fans and Grow Your Vibrant Real-Life Community
Would you love to have an engaged audience that supports both you - and each other? If so, you'll need to transform your online experiences - social media, livestreams, etc. into real-life connections that happen outside and ...
Aug. 9, 2022
How To Become An In-Demand Creative (Hint: It's Not About Your Talent)
If you want to be well-known and in-demand as a creative, you need to stand out. But often, it's not your creative skill, talent or unique abilities that help you become a highly successful creative. Instead, it's the skills ...
Aug. 5, 2022
Turning Trauma to Triumph through Music and The Word with Julz Muya, Author / Life Coach
When you go through the darkest moments of your life - how do you bounce back? Even if you have a strong faith in God, life can hit us with circumstances that rock us to our core. When this happens, we need both practical and...
Aug. 2, 2022
When Is The Right Time To Move to a New Creative Community?
In areas like Los Angeles and New York, it's becoming increasingly harder to work in the entertainment field as a person of faith. Whether it's economics, cultural shifts, or just the overall look of the industry, many creati...
July 29, 2022
How to Cultivate Your Path to True Creative Freedom with Miracle Sims, Author / Actress
Creative. Single. Christian. Searching. If you've been in between any of those moments and wondered how God would use all your emotions, talents, and even your mistakes to help you tell your story and help others, Miracle Sim...
July 22, 2022
Generosity = Growth: How to Radically Expand Your Impact as a Creative with Bob Lotich
How old are you? Say it out loud...remember that number... and now imagine giving that percentage of your income away. You might think that is crazy, yet that's exactly what Bob Lotich did when he felt a divine challenge fro...
July 19, 2022
How Solo Creatives Can Make the Switch to Building Your Creative Team
Do you find yourself buried in a million things to do, wishing you had help in your creative life to keep things going? You may be at the point of switching from a solopreneur, one-person-operation to bringing on helpers, emp...
July 15, 2022
How To Turn Your Voice Into a Powerful Money-Making Creative Asset w/ Ashaala Shanae, Vocal Health Expert
This dynamic coach, mentor and 7-figure creative entrepreneur reveals how to maximize the power of your vocal 'real estate, so you can leave a lasting imprint on your audience, your industry and your legacy.
July 12, 2022
The Algorithm Hates You? How to Be Creatively Authentic And Still Get Noticed on Social Media
We're breaking down the misconceptions about the dreaded algorithm in this episode - not in an effort to go viral, but rather so that you can show up authentically on social media. The fact is, we need these social media plat...
July 8, 2022
Music + Marketing = Magic: How to Get to 6 Figures via Digital Courses w/ Ayana Webb, Course Creator
Ever feel like it's nearly impossible to make 'good' money from your music, creative gift, or artistic project? You're not alone - but thankfully there are musicians and creatives who have cracked the code - and the language ...
July 5, 2022
Where's My Creative Tribe? How to Stop Wasting Time Online and Network Effectively on Social Media
Have you ever stopped to wonder if "social media" has stopped being "social?" As a creative, you thrive on community and collaboration, but more often than not, all you find in online creative groups are a lot of people talki...
July 1, 2022
Married to the Music? How We Stay United in Love and Creative Business w/ The Hardens and The Pauls
What's better than getting solid relationship advice from a married musical couple that performs together constantly? How about getting advice from TWO couples whom have enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage combined - all whil...
June 28, 2022
DIY with Canva or Hire a Pro? How to Decide What's Best for Your Creative Brand
Every creative needs good graphics - but should you invest in hiring a professional graphic designer, or do it yourself with online tools like Canva? In this Creative Checkup episode, you'll discover the pros and cons of eac...
June 24, 2022
Gospel vs. CCM: How Musicians Really Feel About The Debate w/ Levell Hawkins, Musician & Minister
Gospel vs. CCM...who's right? Who's wrong? And does it matter? Today we're tackling this seemingly endless debate on whether CCM (aka Contemporary Christian Music) or Gospel (classic African-American church music styles) shou...
June 21, 2022
Income vs. Inflation: Activate Your Greatest Creative Weapon Against Economic Uncertainty
Gas prices, shortages, rising interest rates...it seems all the economic news is getting worse every day. And yet, we as creatives have to find a way to stay motivated, financial sound and creatively inspired. How can we do t...