Best Learn Reflect Repeat Podcasts (2025)

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Season 3 - Comparison Kills Confidence — Here’s the Cure 💊 7:54

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Send us a text Does it ever feel like everyone else has it all figured out… except you? 📲 Social media has become the modern measuring tape — but it’s lying to you. In this episode of Shift to Thrive, Reena explores the comparison trap and why your life isn’t meant to match someone else’s highlight reel. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why social media trigge…

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508 - The Real Magic of Finding Your Creative Voice with Brian Selznick 1:08:30

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. --- How do truly embed yourself into your work? Today on the show, we have a creative master who has done this at the highest level. In this episode, Caldecott winning author illustrator Brian Selznick joins me to dis…

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Season 3 - Fail. Learn. Rise. Repeat. The Growth Mindset Formula 8:02

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Send us a text Ever felt like failure means you're not cut out for something? Think again. In this episode of Shift to Thrive, we’re breaking down the truth about failure — and how it’s actually your greatest teacher. Whether you're starting a new job, chasing a dream, or figuring things out post-college… setbacks are not stop signs. They’re steppi…

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Season 2 - Episode 10 - This Is Just the Beginning – Reflect, Reset, Rise 4:11

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Send us a text You’ve crossed one finish line — but your journey of growth is just beginning. 🌱 In this final episode of Exam Strong, celebrate your resilience, reflect on how far you've come, and get ready to rise even higher. Plus, stay tuned for a sneak peek into our next series: Thrive in the Workplace for fresh graduates! 🎧🚀 #ExamStrong #Refle…

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Season 3 - I Don’t Know Where to Start...” This Episode Is For You 9:46

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Send us a text Stepping into a new job? Leaving college behind? Starting again after life threw you a curveball? This episode is your mindset reset. In the kickoff of Shift to Thrive, Reena explores how to navigate new beginnings without the pressure to be perfect. Whether you're a fresh graduate, changing careers, or just trying to figure it all o…

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Season 2 Episode 9 - Stay Uplifted – Finding Motivation Between Exams 5:38

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Send us a text Midway through exams and feeling drained? 🌟 In this episode of Exam Strong, learn how to keep your energy high, stay motivated between papers, and build momentum to finish strong. One small step at a time! 🎯🚀 #ExamStrong #StayMotivated Feeling tired and unmotivated between exams? Wondering how to stay strong for the final stretch? Yo…

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507 - How to Find Your Secret Creative Powers 36:55

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. --- Do you feel like the competition is so steep you don’t have a chance? Do you ever look around online and think “why should I even bother? I am not even close to this level of talent!” If so, this episode is for yo…

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Season 2 - Episode 8 - Pressure All Around? Protect Your Peace 7:41

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Send us a text Pressure from parents, teachers, and even yourself is real — but it doesn’t have to control you. 🌟 In this episode of Exam Strong, learn how to protect your peace, manage expectations, and stay grounded through the storm of exam season. 🎧🧘 #ExamStrong #ProtectYourPeace Feeling overwhelmed by pressure during exams? Family expectations…

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Season 2 - Episode 7 Bounce Back – How to Recover from a Tough Exam 5:35

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Send us a text One bad exam doesn’t mean a bad future. 🌱 In this episode of Exam Strong, learn how to bounce back stronger after a tough paper, rebuild your confidence, and keep moving forward with clarity and courage. 🎧💪 #ExamStrong #BounceBack Had a tough exam? Feeling discouraged after a paper didn’t go as planned? You’re not alone — but this is…

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506 - The Career Defining Breakthrough I Found in Scary Slow Times 38:07

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. --- When times are hectic and industries freeze, it can feel like creative progress is impossible. In times like these, rather than bang your head up against the same wall over and over again, you can see this externa…

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Season 2 - Episode 6 - Rest is a Strategy and not Weakness 7:18

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Send us a text Rest isn’t a reward — it’s part of your exam success plan. 🧠✨ In this episode of Exam Strong, discover why intentional rest isn’t laziness, but a strategy to recharge your brain, boost focus, and perform at your best. Rest smart. Study strong. Show up ready. 🌱 #ExamStrong Feeling guilty when you take a break during exams? Think resti…

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The Work Within: Reclaiming Your Reflection 31:58

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Season 6, Episode 5 Guest: Lindsay Holder, Founder, Hustle Flow Lab In a world that teaches us to shrink, this episode is about expanding—our confidence, our compassion and our connection to the bodies we live in. Through vulnerable conversations and personal stories, Lindsay Holder, founder of Hustle Flow Lab, explores what it means to heal body i…

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Season 2 - Episode 5 Let It Go – What to Do After the Exam 8:23

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Send us a text One paper doesn’t define your future. 🌟 Overthinking after an exam only drains your energy for what’s next. In this episode of Exam Strong, learn how to reflect, release, and refocus with a clear, positive mindset — because your best is still ahead! 🌱 #ExamStrong #LetItGo Still replaying that exam in your mind? Wondering if you made …

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505 - How Demystifying Your Craft can Enhance the Magic with Maggie Smith 1:09:44

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter. --- This was an INCREDIBLE CHAT. I left so pepped. If you are overwhelmed by the blank page, scared to try and fail, or feel the pressure to exist in a vacuum, this episode is for you! In this episode, Poet Maggie Smi…

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Season 2 - Episode 4 Stay Calm, Show Up Strong – Mastering Exam Day Pressure 11:06

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Send us a text Feeling exam day jitters? Wondering how to stay calm when it matters most? You’re not alone — but you can take control of your exam day mindset. In this episode of Exam Strong, Reena Gore shares proven techniques to help O-Level and A-Level students stay calm, manage exam pressure, and walk into the exam room confident and clear-head…

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Flight Log: Turbulence, Tides & Tracing Trajectories 39:52

29d ago39:52

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How would you describe pedagogical leadership? What does the daily experience of pedagogical leadership look like and feel like? While our guiding documents and emerging literature attempts to define this role, there is so much value in exploring how pedagogical leaders describe and document their work. This episode aims to capture some raw thought…

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Season 2 - Episode 3 Believe in Yourself – Stop the Comparison Game 8:52

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Send us a text Feeling like everyone else is way ahead of you? You're not alone — but here’s the truth: Comparison is not a measure of success. In this episode of Exam Strong, Reena Gore helps O-Level and A-Level students shift their focus away from comparing with others and back onto their own growth journey. You’ll learn practical strategies to b…

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504 - Reduce Overwhelm and Unlock More Creative Work with This 28:58

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter here: andyjpizza.substack.com --- Are you overwhelmed pretty much no matter what you do? Are you overwhelmed by long to do lists? Short ones? Complex and simple ones? In this episode I will share a recent shift that ha…

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Season 2 - Episode 2 - Clear the Fog – How to Focus and Stop Overthinking 11:41

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Send us a text Struggling to focus while studying? Caught in a cycle of overthinking before exams? You’re not alone — but there’s a way to break free. In this episode of Exam Strong, Reena Gore shares practical strategies to help O-Level and A-Level students clear mental fog, improve focus, and stop the overthinking spiral that drains energy before…

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Season 2 - Episode 1 Fear is Normal – But You’re in Control 9:09

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Send us a text Feeling nervous before exams? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this first episode of the Exam Strong series, Reena Gore helps O-Level and A-Level students understand that exam fear is totally normal, and even better — it’s manageable. Through relatable stories, calming strategies, and empowering mindset shifts, you’ll lea…

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503 - Embrace Change and Reclaim Belonging with Morgan Harper Nichols 1:16:53

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Feel like things have changed or are always changing? Do you find yourself changing yourself to fit? Where do you really want to be? In this episode I am joined by artist and author, Morgan Harper Nichols. We discuss envisioning a future for yourself that you actually want to go towards and how to find the right creative home within all the possibi…

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502 - How to Beat the Analysis Paralysis of "The Right Path" 39:26

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Feeling lost on the creative journey? Download our 7 step Creative Career Path Handbooklet for FREE by signing up to our newsletter here: andyjpizza.substack.com If you THINK more about making stuff than actually making stuff, this episode is for you! I tell a story that helped me realize that going the right way is overrated and what to do instead…

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Risk, Reward, Repeat: Choosing Courage Over Comfort 34:26

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Season 6, Episode 4 Featured Guest: Deanna Nwosu, Program Manager, REI What would you do if you truly believed you only had one life to live? Deanna Nwosu, Program Manager at REI, shares how she’s learned to take bold risks, embrace fear with courage and grow her confidence.

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501 - How To Create Gentle Habits with Sophie Yanow 1:02:34

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How do you develop discipline as an artist? Can you hack your behavior and form creative habits? What tips or tricks could help you to create more often AND more confidently? In this episode I'm joined by Eisner Award winning cartoonist Sophie Yanow. Sophie has so much insight on this topic and found great value in creating what she calls a 'Gentle…

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500 - 5 Steps from ADHD Serial Quitter to Podcaster with 500 Episodes 54:26

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Discuss this episode, share creative wins and obstacles at our next monthly meetup! Join this month’s Creative Pep Rally by supporting the show on Substack or Patreon: andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk If you’re like me, you have more trouble with following through with ideas than you do coming up with new ideas. I a…

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499 - Which of These 3 Pitfalls is Stopping You and How to Overcome 44:35

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Discuss this episode, share creative wins and obstacles at our next monthly meetup! Join this month’s Creative Pep Rally by supporting the show on Substack or Patreon: andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk On this Ask Dr. Pizza episode we hear from 3 artists in totally different creative pitfalls and explore what action …

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Mind Matters: Mental Health & Wellbeing with Jane Gacheru 46:12

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Send us a text Mental health is the foundation of our overall well-being, yet many struggle in silence. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Jane Gacheru, a professional psychologist and CEO of Clarity Counselling & Training Centre, to explore key aspects of mental health, including: 💡 The impact of stress & how to manage it 💡 Breaking th…

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498 - The Hidden Skill You Need to Develop with Cheyenne Barton 53:30

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk Do you feel like you’ve lost your way a bit creatively? Maybe you feel lost or in a creative rut. Today on the show we chat with Artist / Actor / YouTuber Cheyenne Barton about a recent creative crisis and we fi…

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Working Moms, Battling Burnout, and What We’d Tell Our Younger Selves 56:15

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This special episode, recorded in front of a live audience during the 2025 Annual Conference for the Association of Destination Management Executives International, brings together a panel of bold, leading women from the DMC industry to share their candid perspectives on navigating burnout, battling imposter syndrome, being a working parent and mor…

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497 - Find Your Creative Zone Today: Which of These 7 Types of Ideas Come to You Naturally? REPLAY 49:05

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk Some people say that creativity is all about perfect timing, but in my experience, the best work comes from those spaces where you lose track of time completely. If TIME has become a brutal master and “staying r…

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496 - How to Know What to Start, Continue, Double Down On or Quit 45:47

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Go to http://andyjpizza.substack.com to sign up to our newsletter and get the “Passion Mastery Table” download mentioned in this episode. If you feel like you have to do everything but none of it actually works, listen to this. We are in the midst of outrageous chaos and change. The last thing you need to be doing is focusing on what doesn’t matter…

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495 - 3 Steps To Get Un-Lost As A Creative 46:24

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Are you in survival mode? Do you feel like something is failing, broken, wrong? In this episode I talk through 3 things that help me when I'm feeling lost on the Creative Journey. Join our next Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk SHOW NOTES: Co-Writing / Editing: …

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494 - The Paradoxical Key for Creative Habits, Career Path Models & More 1:05:54

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk Special edition of Ask Dr. Pizza! Mega creative, long time listener Jen Kwok asks Andy questions around navigating transitions, parenting as a creative, getting stuff done and the key to keep longer projects int…

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Leading With Heart: The Power of Empathy in Leadership 28:10

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Guest: Reem Ismail, Clinical Practice Liaison, MSN, AGACNP-BC How can we lead with greater empathy? Reem Ismail, clinical practice liaison, explores how the training healthcare providers receive to harness empathy in patient care can offer valuable lessons for leaders in any industry—helping them lead with more compassion, connection and impact.…

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Leading and Growing with Intention – A Conversation with Elishibah 1:02:50

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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Unleash and Thrive! In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Elishibah Msengeti Poriot explore what it truly means to lead with intention and embrace personal growth.We dive into: ✔️ The foundations of effective leadership ✔️ How to overcome challenges and keep growing ✔️ Practical steps to…

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493 - Grief, Creativity, and Re-finding Your Magic with Rebecca Green 1:08:19

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk Has an unexpected life event ever derailed your creative journey? When I reached out to illustrator Rebecca Green to join me on the podcast for the second time, she graciously volunteered to speak about a traged…

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492 - 7 Steps I'd Take If I Was Starting My Creative Practice From Scratch in 2025 31:47

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk Things change fast these days. If I started my creative practice in 2025 I would do things very differently than when I started out over 15 years ago. Tune into this episode to hear the 7 sequential steps I woul…

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491 - Determining Your Current Creative Stage and Shifting Focus with Illustrator Chris Piascik 53:10

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What should you focus your creative energy towards right now? It helps to tune into the creative stage you’re currently in. Today on the show we chat with Illustrator Chris Piascik about how he went from a daily drawing practice to shifting gears and focusing on building his YouTube to nearly 100k subscribers. If you’re feeling out of sync with you…

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490 - An Unlock of Motivation in the Face of Chaos on Repeat 28:35

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If you’re struggling to find motivation in the face of bad habits and bad news, this episode is for you. Repeat episodes of burn out, procrastination or lack of progress can wear you down, so if you’re looking for a fresh perspective, check this episode out! THIS EPISODE IS INSPIRED BY MY LOVE OF THE SHOW SEVERANCE, BUT CONTAINS NO SPOILERS! Join o…

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How to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet (Planner's Version) 34:13

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Season 6, Episode 1 Guest: Ksenija Polla, Director, International Development, Talley Management Group Ksenija Polla, director international development for Talley Management Group, shares her top tips on how to make 2025 your most successful, balanced and bold year yet.

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489 - How to Make Your Work More Personal with Comedian Alice Fraser 1:12:45

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Andy sits down to have a joint podcast episode with master storyteller and comedian Alice Fraser for both of their podcasts. In this episode we explore: - Making work that’s more personal and meaningful - The things to consider when sharing elements of your personal life in your work - Being a parent when you have a creative practice - Navigating t…

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488 - Frozen During Slow Times? How to Activate Self Starter Energy 37:50

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Freeze up during slow times? Waiting for a BIG IDEA to get started? Overwhelmed by the blank page? In this episode, we explore how to tap into your effortless creativity and get yourself to start TODAY. Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk SHOW NOT…

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487 - Apathetic About Goals? Uncover A Different Source of "Infinite" Motivation 39:05

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If you’re struggling to create goals that feel motivating, this episode is for you! Goals have their place, but sometimes we need to tap into a more renewable motivation. In this episode I share a shift that freaking changed the game for me! For real! Hope you get the same boost from this that I did! Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting…

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486 - How to Transform Your Frustrations into Fertilizer in 2025 38:47

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Join our January Virtual Pep Rally by supporting on Substack or Patreon! andyjpizza.substack.com https://www.patreon.com/c/creativepeptalk --- If you’re struggling to find an exciting vision for your creative future this new year, this episode is for you. This is episode one of “The Grounding Series”. While others may be shooting for the sky this J…

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485 - A 3 Question Year-End Reflection to Awaken Your Creative Spirit 53:40

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Prompts for reflection, intention and hope with Andy J. Pizza and Sophie Miller. Step back from the holiday hustle, consider your 2024 year of creativity and look forward into the year to come. In this fun Christmas Carol themed episode (not too Christmassy so don’t let that put you off!) we are visited by 3 Ghosts: Past, Present and Future. Each C…

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484 - Creativity vs Discipline: Finding Balance Between these Oppositional Forces with Andy J. Pizza 1:36:16

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10 Years of the Creative Pep Talk Podcast. Can you believe it? In this episode the tables get turned! Bestselling Author Katherine May interviews Andy J. Pizza about this ten year journey of a creative project. In this vulnerable behind the scenes chat we cover: How to unlock the creative discipline to keep showing up in your creative practice even…

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Future-Focused Leadership: Balancing Today’s Needs With Tomorrow’s Vision 39:33

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Season 5, Episode 12 Guest: JasonDunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Are leaders making decisions that will build a brighter future? Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses how leaders can navigate the balance between addressing immediate challenges and preparing their organizatio…

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483 - Artist Case Study: The Niche Shortcut with Olivia Rafferty 1:15:17

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How do you find a creative niche? It's become a Creative Pep Talk classic cliche! In this Artist Case Study episode we talk through the creative journey of Scottish Singer-Songwriter, Olivia Rafferty. Olivia is such a great example of an artist who has found a novel way to cut through the noise by stepping out of her industry and dipping into anoth…

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482 - The Key Ingredient for Maximizing Discoverability 38:05

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Episode 4/4 of The Journey of The True Fan Series How do you find an audience for your work? Does it feel like you're sat quietly with your fishing rod, just waiting patiently for something to bite? Have you really considered what you're hoping to catch and how best to get its attention? In this episode we explore the DISCOVERY of the 3 part plan: …

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481 - Get Lost and Found in Your Work, With Sarah Walsh 1:45:44

6M ago1:45:44

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How can you take ownership of your creativity and quit waiting for someone to tell you what to do and how to do it? In this episode we discuss staying true to your younger self, taking charge of your path, leaning into that unicorn energy and holding onto the goofiness. Collaborative art by Andy J Pizza and Sarah Walsh. See instagram post for all p…

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