Creative Happy Hour
Creative Happy Hour is that magical moment in which you leave behind your obligations, hang out with other fun creatives: artists, writers, musicians, thinkers, or creative entrepreneurs, and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
Each week, we'll riff on a different cocktail or wine, which will inspire a thematic discussion on an issue that affects creatives, artists, crafters, entrepreneurs, or anyone trying to figure out what's next in their c creative happy life.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
The secret to being a better artist- What makes art good or bad?
What's the secret to being more creative and better at art? The answer might surprise you. In this uplifting episode, we talk about good art, bad art, and art that flies away. You'll also get to expl…
How can multipassionate creatives build a cohesive personal brand?
Think Frida Kahlo. Karl Lagerfeld. Lady Gaga. Andy Warhol. Creatives whose work, life, style, and values are inextricably enmeshed, exponentially increasing their creative reach and impact. That is t…
Starting over on social media (for multi passionate creatives)
Love it or hate it, social media is the top way that most creatives, artists, writers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs can showcase who they are and what they do. But at some point, many of us …
Law of Attraction for creatives: Manifesting your best creative life
You may have read The Secret and thought, "well that is a creatively crafted load of bullshit." That Ferrari from your vision board never materialized, you've tried repeating affirmations in the mirr…
Trendy or trend proof? Trends, creativity & creative entrepreneurship
Everywhere you see the headlines touting new trends that we MUST adopt if we want to remain competitive in the artistic, creative, and entrepreneurial space. But what is a trend? How does it begin, p…
Why multi passionate creatives should start a podcast...and how!
When you’re a multi passionate creative, having a podcast can be a great way to explore, express, and promote some of your many passions. Podcasting can give you newfound authority, hone your voice, …
The creative entrepreneur's secret weapon: creative marketing
When you're an artist, a creative or a creative entrepreneur, marketing your work is hard. It can feel too much like self-promotion, it can feel like it takes time out of our creative pursuits, and m…
FEAR: How it impacts creativity and your creative success
Many multi-passionate creatives have tons of great ideas all the time. When they move on to the next idea without seeing one side through, some people assume that it's because they got bored or becau…
How to beat imposter syndrome to become your authentic creative self
Imposter syndrome- that sinking feeling of being a fraud, of not being good enough, that certitude that you're going to get found out and exposed as a fake at any moment- affects a disproportionate n…
How to become an expert when you're a multipassionate creative
Multipassionate creatives and multipassionate entrepreneurs are people who tend to explore many passions. Often our careers and paychecks reflect that, and we feel that we are not taken seriously. Be…
The Laziness Myth- How Laziness is crucial for creativity
Being lazy is equated to wasting your life. Our society rewards the overachievers, the productive people who manage to "get it all done." But it's never enough, it can lead to burnout, and that's not…
The creative magic of storytelling
How do you make your creative concept stick? How do you reach an audience and inspire people to drink the creative KoolAid of whatever you're selling be it writing, art music, or products? The answer…
Starting a Creative Business: Entrepreneurship for Creatives 101
If you're an artist, writer, musician, or creative thinking of entrepreneurship, consider this episode of Creative Happy Hour your accelerated Creative MBA. We'll be getting drunk on the creative pos…
Are you a multi passionate creative?
Too many people see a multi passionate creative and think “flighty,” "scattered," or, even worse, "Jack of all trades, master of none." But being a multi-passionate creative is a gift. In this episod…
Quantity vs Quality: Which one yields better creative results
Some artists and creatives will have you believe that it is better to create a masterpiece or two and nothing else than it is to produce a huge body of work. Others argue that going for quantity will…
Hey Creative- Need a break? Here's how to do it right.
Creative Happy Hour is starting a new adventure! Hell no, we’re not quitting! We’re taking a short two week hiatus before starting up again on season 5... and hopefully organizing live events in our …
Why is authenticity trending? And what does this mean for creatives?
Authenticity is trending. You would think that authenticity comes naturally, but in a world where we're all building personal brands and making decisions on how to present ourselves on social media a…
Dream Jobs for Creatives & Creative Careers in Tech
Remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? There's a good chance that your childhood career dreams were a lot more creative- and, well, a lot more fun than your job prospects or your current jo…
The magic creative tool in your pocket: Making your Smartphone work for your creativity
Your smartphone is designed to be addictive: with its bright colors, engaging apps, and the way it brings everything you could possibly want, from entertainment to social connection, to news, to prod…
What are you afraid of? Pushing past fear to embrace your creativity
What are you scared of? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we'll be discussing how fear negatively impacts creativity and creative output, different fears that are common to most creatives, the …