Beyond The Masterpiece™ is Ali Mapletoft's unapologetically honest podcast for creative visionaries, artists, mavericks and misfits.
Not the average art podcast; this is provocative and candid exploration of the challenges and opportunities experienced by those who value creative expression.
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In this bold and unfiltered episode, I’m joined by the ever-inspiring Dr. Sarah Madigan to explore what it really means to step into your “F*ck It Era.”
We dive into the liberating mindset of letting…
In this episode, I talk with artist Susan Maddux about what it means to "go big" in life and art.
Together, we unpack the power of manifesting, the unique challenges and rewards of reinventing succes…
In this episode with Laura Jane Barnes, (AKA @heyitslaurajane of Insta fame) we dive into what it means to truly embrace playfulness in your business or creattive practice. Play isn’t just for childr…
In this episode, I sit down with money mindset coach Ray Dodd to dive deep into the shame and conditioning that holds creative visionaries back from embracing wealth.
We shatter the myth of the strug…
Is there anything that nature can teach us about creative expression? How about running a creative business? I think there is, so I've taken a turn around the garden in this episode to uncover lesson…
Do you ever catch yourself saying things like "It frustrates me to see other people with less skill getting ahead." or "I should be more successful by now!?" I hear you if you do.
One thing I know fo…
Have you ever wondered if art has the power to heal emotional wounds or transform personal pain into something meaningful? In this episode, I explore the therapeutic potential of creative expression…
Have you ever been encouraged to "be more realistic" about your art? Or to lower your expectations?
In this episode I talk about what it really means when someone tells you to be more realistic.
Them…
I don't know about you, but I've never found the instruction "Believe in yourself" to be very helpful or motivating. In this episode I explore why grandiose mantras like this can miss the mark, and w…
In this episode I explore the idea that the online coaching industry is challenged by systemic exploitation. Are the marketing practices commonly used in the coaching industry today honest? Are some…
In this episode, I talk about the concept of visibility, focusing on its importance for creative visionaries, entrepreneurs, and artists and explore the true meaning of visibility, going beyond the c…
In this episode of Beyond The Masterpiece I explore the desire to pivot in your work. Creative pivots, pivoting in your work; it always feels like a big deal. But does it really need to be?
Are the…
If you're a parent or planning to be this episode is for you. Don't Buy Her Flowers founder Steph Douglas joins me to discuss how to stay creative when you have kids.
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In this episode of Beyond The Masterpiece I speak with the extraordinary artist Red K Elders, creator of mythic fantasy pencil drawings. Red's work centres on Gods and Divine Beings, taking inspirati…
I've just finished a couple of creative direction projects and I had a day when I was feeling really unmotivated. Here's what I do when motivation is not at the party. And it's notthing to do with tr…
It's important to understand the significance of alignment in creative pursuits. Trusting your instincts and acknowledging when something doesn't align with your creative vision is key, even if it me…
This episode, "Can Art Save Lives" is about the journey of Amanda Thompson of Creatively Curious and how she used the power of art to transform herself into a thriving Sober Artist and Creative Guide…
The age-old tension between art and money is still with us. So should artists be creating from a place of "purity" just for the love, or does it serve us to see our creative endeavors as a career lik…
This episode of Beyond The Masterpiece touches on the touchy subject of whether artists should credit their influences.
In this episode, I talk about: