Creative Chats podcast

147. Daily Creative Habit: part 3 - Celebrate Your Wins

Episode 147 is part three of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.    Part one was Start Small.    Part two was Schedule it!   Part three is Celebrate Your Wins.   What gets rewarded, gets repeated. But you have to know if you're making progress. Celebrating your wins is about stopping to realize how far you've come, and actually tracking what you've done. So you can have the encouragment to keep going!   Join our free Faceboo...

146. Daily Creative Habit part 2: Schedule It

Episode 146 is part two of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.    Part one was start small.    Part two is Schedule it!   Nothing seems further form creativity than scheduling it, but the truth is that we can't wait for the Muse.   The Muse is finicky, and if we're going to make any progress in our creativity, we need to show up consistently for it!   Join our free Facebook community Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreativeHab...

145. Daily Creative Habit: part 1 - Start Small

Episode 145 is part one of a three part series exploring 3 key steps in establishing a daily creative habit.  Part one is start small.  We underestimate the value of small daily deposits when it comes to our creative efforts. But 10 or 15 minutes across a couple of weeks can make all the difference.  The secret is that it's more about establishing a daily habit than it is about the quality of work at first.   Join our free Facebook community Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreative...

144. Creating Margin

Episode 144 is a real time take (as I recorded on a walk through a park) as I talk about the importance of creating some space and margin.  We must learn to value and prioritize for margin and space, so we can experience a place to play, experiment and yes, rest.   Join our private Facebook group Daily Creative Habit

143. Creative Chat with business, innovation, and communication strategist Kabrina Budwell

Kabrina Budwell is a business, innovation, and communication strategist and founder of Kabrina Budwell Consulting, a consulting firm that focuses on helping service based businesses create, capture, and enhance their brand through Marketing, Social Media, Messaging Frameworks, and Corporate Training. They specialize in automation and scaling opportunities in the businesses they work with to create true freedom. Kabrina and her team take the scary overwhelm out of technology to show you how s...

142. What Do You do With A Day One?

I just returned from attending an event in Nashville, TN called The Thing. It's a community that's become like family. So for this episode I thougt I'd share a talk I delivered at The Thing Orando, in November 2021. What do you do with a day one? It's either the humble beginning of something beautiful and new, or it's an embarasement that starts and ends on the same day. The choice is ours.    Join our free facebook commuinty called Daily Creative Habit: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

141. Creative Chat with writer and multimedia artist Andrea Grant

Andrea Grant is a writer and multimedia artist of mixed-blood Coast Salish Native ancestry. Her artistic reputation comes from a unique melding of poetry, illustrated fiction (including comic books), photography, film, spoken word audio, and live performances designed to create a dynamic expression that can be understood on many levels. Throughout, her work is deeply infused by her First Nations heritage, where she often weaves together traditional Coast Salish legends and classic fairytales ...

140. Creativity and Mental Health: Creative Chat with Counselor and Artist Annette Hyslop

Licensed Professional Counselor, Spiritual Director and Artist Annette is  an experienced professional Christian counselor and artist.  She offers professional counseling for those experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety and depression or any other major life adjustment. She also offers spiritual direction and mentoring for those wishing to have someone to help them develop a pattern and rhythm for their spiritual life. She is also an artist and  incorporates creativity into her sessions to facil...

139. Creativity and Mental Health: Creative Chat with Art Therapist & Coach Maria Richters

Maria-Katharina Richters is a Podcaster, Artnight Artist, Art Therapist, Artist & Creativity Coach and Coach Mentor/Supervisor.   She's is an intuitive and a creative seeker of truth, helping artists to do what they love full time, to create art they are fully aligned with in heart, mind and soul and she helps them bring out the version of them that is authentic & powerful. Maria also helps artist in in their journey of setting up/running their own art business and making those long desi...

138. Creativity and Mental Health: Creative Chat with Maria Brophy

Maria Brophy returns to Creative Chats for a casual converstaion around creativity and metal health.  Sign up Maria's newsletter and check out her podcast -  https://mariabrophy.com/   Daily Creative Habit FB Group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com   Creative Mental Health Mondays: www.CreativesMentalHealth.com  

137. Neuroscience, Creativity & Mental Health with Dr. Eugene Choi - Part 2

Dr. Eugene left behind a successful career in healthcare to dedicate his life to show heart-driven entrepreneurs how to fully unlock their own potential using neuroscience and technology. He firmly believes that every individual has a special contribution that only they can make and his mission is to show them the science on how to unleash their unique gifts and talents to the world. His articles have generated over 9 million views online and he has helped thousands of talented heart-driven ...

136. Neuroscience, Creativity & Mental Health with Dr. Eugene Choi - Part 1

Dr. Eugene left behind a successful career in healthcare to dedicate his life to show heart-driven entrepreneurs how to fully unlock their own potential using neuroscience and technology. He firmly believes that every individual has a special contribution that only they can make and his mission is to show them the science on how to unleash their unique gifts and talents to the world. His articles have generated over 9 million views online and he has helped thousands of talented heart-driven l...

135. A Conversation About Creativity and Mental Health

Mental health concerns continue to rise.   19.86% of adults in the US are experiencing some form of mental illness. That’s equivalent to nearly 50 million Americans.   As a creative person, I know all too well the struggles that mental health can present when trying to show up for your creativity. Depression, anxiety, burnout, fear…    I’ve found that when creative people are willing to be real and vulnerable about their experiences around mental health, our stories are not so diff...

134. Three Things You Might Enjoy

I'm coming at you with a mini-episode with 3 things that are on my radar that I think you'll really enjoy.  1. Clarity & Connection by Yung Pueblo  2. Severance (Apple TV) 3. SketchHeadshot.com (Use code "Freind25" for  25% off)

133. Get Out!

It's so important to get out of your creative studio or workspace and expereince some different things (and people!) I returned from an event called You Are the Brand Live, hosted by my friend Mike KIm.  I share some insights from the event and my time in Denver, Colrado, including a trip to Garden of the Gods (in Colorado Springs) and an Art exprience called MeowWolf!   www.DailyCreativeHabit.com https://www.gardenofgods.com/ https://meowwolf.com/  

132. What I've learned creating daily for 10 consecutive years

It's my 10 year anniversary of my daily creative habit! I have shown up every day for the past decade to create something. On this episode, I share some insights and cahlleneges Ive experienced along the way.  Curious to see the visual of what 10 years of daily art looks like? Check it out here: https://www.mikebrennan.me/blog   Do you want to establish your own daily creative habit? Listen to the episode, then go join our free Facebook group Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreat...

131. Creative Chat with Dan Klitsner, Inventor of Bop it

Dan is the inventor of the iconic Bop It, a wildly successful children’s toy that has sold over 30+ million units since 1996. Dan Klitsner has had a love for games for as long as he can remember, and he is not just a one-hit-wonder. Dan has created and patented over 100 other ‘annoying’ toys that parents and kids alike have loved to hate for decades. Bop it for Good is Dan’s latest project, taking the success of the Bop It and turning it into a force for change for underserved communities,...

130. Creative Chat with Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky, Co-founders of Perception an Emmy nominated design lab

Co-founded in 2001 by Danny Gonzalez and Jeremy Lasky, Perception is an Emmy nominated design lab pioneering the visionary process of Science Fiction Thinking to architect the future. They divide our time equally between the parallel worlds of science-fiction—working with trailblazing filmmakers, and science-fact—collaborating with the world’s most innovative technology brands. When Tony Stark needs new tech he gets a little help from Jarvis, when Batman needs new toys he calls Lucius Fox. T...

129. Take a Break!

128. The Right Next Step

I'm sharing some thoughts from a recent social media post, namely -Your next right step will probably be messy. Here's the written form: Your next right step will probably be messy.  But the alternative is to turn back. Which isn’t really an option either. What hangs in the balance isn’t just simply taking a step.  It’s the creative dream you’ve been pursuing.  It’s being able to make a living from your creativity. It’s landing that dream gig. It’s creating something you’re pas...

127. My 3 Takeaways for Creating NFT's

What’s the deal with all this NFT talk?   Have you been wondering if this is a space you should enter as an artist and creator?   I share 3 takeaways after completing a course “How to Master NFT’s in 7 Days with Ben Yu”.     Be sure to check out some resources I list in the show notes as well! How To Master NFTs in 7 Days with Ben Yu: https://nasacademy.com/MIKEBRENNANAD1   How To Make And Sell An NFT: A Complete Guide https://thedesignest.net/how-to-make-and-sell-an-nf...

126. Creative Chat with Real Estate Agent Kyle Cook

Can Real Estate be creative? I believe we are all creative, often regardless of what our carreer title says about us.  I sit down with my freind, real estate agent Kyle Cook, to talk about how creativity shows up in our lives in a more holistc way! Connect with Kyle on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylecookrealestate/ https://www.instagram.com/goldheartyoga/ https://www.cookrealtygroup.com/ Join Daily Creative Habit Group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

125. Creating Meaning

Have you ever wondered if your creative work is having impact?   Do you look for meaning in not only what you create, but how you create it?   On this episode, I share about Donald Miller’s new book Hero on a Mission, and 3 keys to creating meaning in our lives.  www.HeroonaMission.com   Join our free Facebook community - Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreativeHabit.com

124. Creative Chat with Creative Entrepreneur and Founder of ArtJamz, Michael Clements

Michael M. Clements is a writer, artist, and creative entrepreneur. He is the founder of ArtJamz Company and Genki Media LLC. He has worked professionally as an editor, actor, artist, musician, and filmmaker. He grew up in Florida interested in travel, soccer, and theatre. He worked in Japan and Hong Kong for 7 years after earning a MA in International Communications with a Minor in Cultural Anthropology from American University in Washington DC. His thesis film shot in Barbados is part of th...

123. Creative Chat with Animation/VFX Artist Jasmine Katatikarn

Jasmine Katatikarn is an Animation/VFX Artist,   CEO/Founder of the Academy of Animated Art,  Creative Life Coach, and Mother of two. Jasmine's extensive career as an artist, leader, entrepreneur, and educator has enabled her to build a combination of unique skill sets. A skill set that seamlessly combines the artistic with the technical and ability to visualize the long-term vision together.  She utilizes creative thinking and problem solving to achieve any goal at every step. Using h...

122. The Four Horsemen of the Art-pocalypse

“You aren’t a real artist. No one wants to see any art you create.“ “Do it tomorrow… Or next month. There’s just too much going on right now.“ “You’re a fraud, not an artist. Just wait until everyone finds out.“ “Don’t even try anything new. It will end the same way everything else does, in failure…“ These are the taunts of the 4 Horsemen of the Art-pocalypse. What we do in the face of their shouts makes all the difference.  Your Artist Journey Course: www.YourArtistJourn...

121. The Legitimacy Lie

When does your art or creativity feel "legitimate"? How do you determine if you are a "real" artist or creative? Are you pursuing or want to pursue your creativity to make a living? On this episode, I share a few thoughts on adjusting our definitions and expectations in our pursuit of the creative dream.    Join Daily Creative Habit: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

120. Assess and Dream

We're closing out 2021 with some thoughts on looking back and assessing where we've been, as well as taking some time to ask some questions and dream about where we want to go.  Join Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

119. Stop It!

So often when we think about creating it's addition. Adding to our body of work. Adding to projects and services that we need to then maintain.  But when we start feeling burn out, it's already pass the point at which we should be asking what we should stop doing. Creating space might be the best thing we can create.   

118. 3 Things Inspiring Me Right Now

Inspiration. We all need it. Regardless of creative expression.  On this episode, I share 3 things that have been inspiring me as of late. The point is to expose yourself to things that can get those gears turning!   Join Daily Creative Habit www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

117. Creating Gratitude

Here's a mini-episode for you.  So often as artists and creatives, we are future oriented. As such it can be hard to be fully present in the moment and celebrate what's happening today. I share a tool that someone told me about that can help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude, the Five Minute Journal. Join the Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group www.DailyCreativeHabit.com   Get the Five Minute Journal -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0991846206/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Q1K92E73VA7TKA817F...

116. Creative Chat with Podcasting Expert Samantha Lee Wright

Samantha Lee Wright is not only a master of her platform but a passionate teacher of the podcasting medium itself; leading the next generation of podcasters into the future with clarity and confidence. She mentors new podcasters on their journey with her no-holds-barred online course, Pineapple Podcast Academy –– the online training program which has helped dozens of new creators start and grow their podcasts from scratch. She believes the world needs great people making great podcasts and...

115. Creating Your Mash Up

Your next series, service, offering might be closer than you think.  What would happen if you took two things that you might already be doing and "mash" them together? What if you combined your creative expression with a specific interest you have? I unpack how I recently did just that with a new service, Sketchy Canva Club! It's a Canva template membership that provides professional graphic design templates with original sketch illustrations.  Join the Sketchy Canva Club!    

114. Creating in a Season of Pain

What do you do when you need to create and stay in a regular rhythm but are also enduring a season of pain? On episode 114 of Creative Chats I share some thoughts on creating during a season of pain from my own personal experiences. Join Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

113. What do you need to stop doing?

This week's episode is a mini episode sharing a few thoughts on when to stop doing something because it's no longer serving you.  Join our Facebook group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com    

112. Creative Chat with Abstract Painter, Pamela Roberson - part 2

Part 2 Being an artist is hard sometimes but there’s not much else that Pamela loves to do more than to create art, except for talking about art with other artists. Specifically talking about how to be more productive, more authentic, more free, and braver; She really loves that. Pamela is the creator and facilitator of Strong Artist Life and a professional abstract painter pursuing my career as a fine artist. She knew she wanted to be an artist when she was in kindergarten and studied F...

111. Creative Chat with Abstract Painter, Pamela Roberson - part 1

Part 1 Being an artist is hard sometimes but there’s not much else that Pamela loves to do more than to create art, except for talking about art with other artists. Specifically talking about how to be more productive, more authentic, more free, and braver; She really loves that. Pamela is the creator and facilitator of Strong Artist Life and a professional abstract painter pursuing my career as a fine artist. She knew she wanted to be an artist when she was in kindergarten and studi...

110. Creative Chat with Gallery Owner & Cube Art Fair Founder, Gregoire Vogelsang

Belgian art dealer Gregoire Vogelsang, owner of the eponymous Vogelsang Gallery - a contemporary art gallery that is a fixture in the international art fair circuit and represents emerging and established artists - is also the founder of Cube Art Fair, a contemporary art fair launched in 2016 with editions in Brussels and New York. Amid COVID-19, Gregoire pivoted from his in-person art fair to a public art platform dedicated to bringing the artwork to the streets of cities, through hundreds ...

109. Making Creativity Fly: Mike Brennan & Terry Weaver

This is a special crossover episode with my friend Terry Weaver, host of Making Elephants Fly podcast. I recently got to hang out with him to celebrate my 50th birthday, and we had a great discussion on showing up, why we need to prioritize for our own creativity, and the power of getting into a room with others to discuss your ideas.  Terry host an event for creatives & entrepreneurs called The Thing, which is happening November 5-7 in Orlando, FL . We talk about why you should be at t...

108. Why a daily creative habit?

This is short episode, on the go... It's me talking about showing up (even imperfectly like this episode) and why I believe not only need to a DAILY creative habit, but also a community that supports that.  Join our Facebook group: www.DailyCreativeHabit.com    

107. Creative Chat with Visual Artist John McDavitt

John McDavitt is a professional artist who has made his living as an artist and designer serving clients for the past 30+ years. He began airbrushing t-shirts at the age of 18. Airbrushing led to being hired as a consultant for Badger Airbrush. His strong drawing and painting skills along with his background in special f/x makeup made for a natural transition into toy design. Projects have included Happy Meal toys, ride-on toys, games, pinball machines and Thomas the Train wooden vehic...

106. Creative Chat with Sculptor Jim Rennert

Jim Rennert was born in 1958, and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah. After 10 years of working in business Jim started sculpting in 1990. He became an expert in the lost-wax casting method, a process that harkens back to Bronze Age, which produces a duplicate metal sculpture from the original sculpture. He began exhibiting in galleries in 1993 and has since gained significant recognition. He continues to exhibit at the major art fairs in Miami, Los Angeles, and New York ...

105. How Can you Create an Experience Around your Art?

I recently attended the Van Gogh Immersive exhibit in NYC. In this mini episode I explore the question of how we can create an experience around our art.   Join Daily Creative Habit - www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

104. Creative Chat with Business Strategist and Podcast Consultant Danny Ozment

Danny Ozment is a business strategist and podcast consultant for busy professionals and solopreneurs who want to create podcasts that build brand loyalty and make their marketing efforts more effective. His goal is to help you clarify your message and publish engaging content that creates customers who trust you before they buy and can’t wait to tell the world about you. Danny’s refreshing approach as the owner of Emerald City Productions has made him a sought-after speaker, online educato...

103. Creative Chat with Founder and Owner of Legaleasy, LLC and Writer, Kelly Greene Elrod

Have you prioritized practicality over creativity? Do you struggle calling yourself an Artist or Writer? Are you trying to balance a full time job and family, while making room for your creative passion? My guest on for this episode graciously shares her journey and creative practice (that's still in process).  I sit down with attorney, writer, and personal friend, Kelly Greene Elrod. Kelly is the founder and owner of Legaleasy, LLC. Legaleasy, LLC helps online business owners b...

102. How Has Shame Impacted Your Creative Journey?

How has shame impacted your creative journey? Were you discouraged in pursuing your creativity, warned you'd end up as a "Starving Artist"?  Are you trying to embrace your creativity again after years of trying to shut it off, and battling the voices of the past? On this episode, I talk about three ways shame can show up as creatives, and how we may still be carrying it after many years.  Haven't we carried it long enough?   Join our Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group! www.Dai...

101. How Do You Stay Inspired?

It's time for another Q&A episode.  How do you stay inspired? Many times, we fall victim to "following the Muse" or thinking we have to have a constant flow of inspiration and creativity in order to do our best work. I share a secret today to ensuring that you have some inspiration available to draw from when you need it!   Join our community www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

100. 3 Things I've learned Podcasting 100 Episodes!

It's celebration time! It's the 100th episode of Creative Chats podcast! On this episode, I share 3 things I have learned through doing 100 episodes of this podcast. And these lessons can be applied to any creative expression, not just podcasting.  So grab a coffee, and join me in the celebration today.  Join our community - www.DailyCreativeHabit.com  

99. Why Do You Need a Logo and Visual Branding?

You've been told you need a logo, and branding.  But do you know why? Do you know what questions to ask, and what to look for? On today's episode I talk about the importance of a properly designed logo and visual branding, going in to some of my process when I design for client.  Looking for design assistance? Visit my graphic design site - www.MikeBrennanDesigns.com  

98. Creative Chat with Photographic Artist, Laura Jane Petelko

Laura Jane Petelko is a Canadian photographic artist, currently based in Toronto, Canada. Having studied in Vancouver, Laura Jane began her career in the arts there in the early 2000’s. Petelko studied and worked as a master printer for west coast based photographic artists such as Harmony Korine, Kelly Wood, Roy Arden, and Mark Gilbert. Laura Jane was represented by Vancouver’s Third Avenue Gallery for several years before she moved back to Toronto. Currently, Laura Jane is evolving two...