Creative Sauce with Andi Osho
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to Creative Sauce with Andi Osho - a podcast series about being a creative!
Each week, I'll discuss everything related to creativity from wealth to wellbeing, fear to freedom, legacy, failure, rejection, success and more.
Whatever part of the creative career path you're on, this is the podcast for you. But not only will you hear from me, I've got a treasure trove of advice from established creatives you know and love. I'll also make sure your thoughts and comments are very much a part of the conversation.
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Episodes
Teams pt3
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this final episode on Teams Andi talks about what a difference having creative collaborators can make and how having a supportive network of creatives made her journey easier. There’s also another great listeners comment from musician and poet, Paul Leonidou and bite size advice from actor, producer and friend of the podcast, David Gyasi. And later on, Andi also shares an important announcement. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and cur...
Teams pt2
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBAndi picks up the conversation on Teams this week as she discusses more key players who can support your career progression. In particular Andi focuses on publicists and how they can play a key role in shaping your public profile. Sharing personal experiences of how she discovered the value of PR, Andi gives examples of the contribution they’ve made to her and could make to your professional growth. As well as publicists, Andi also looks at other team members such as accountants and assistan...
teams pt1
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week on Creative Sauce Andi discussed Teams, why it’s important for a creative to have one, what types of relationships they might be and she goes into detail about one of the most important relationships a creative has – with their reps. As well as this, there’s a great listeners’ comment from Paul Leonidou as well as Bite Sized Advice from Author, Kiley Dunbar. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit...
Career Jealousy
February 15, 2022 05:52 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBIn this episode, Andi wraps up the conversation on comparison and envy by looking at jealousy. She shares personal stories of jealous colleagues but also what the best response to their negativity will always be. There’s also great bitesize advice from Casualty favourite, Charles Venn and of course, your listeners comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can sup...
Career Envy
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBIn this second of three episodes, Andi untangles the difference between envy and jealousy and looks at how envy can be a benefit in your outlook and its pitfalls too. She also gets real, discussing moments when her envy has reared its head. And shares a great technique for creating a healthy relationship with your own envy. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can sup...
Career Comparison
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 61 MBThis is the first of three eps (even though two are mentioned in the show!) all about comparison and envy when it comes to life as a creative. In this opener, Andi discusses why we compare, the different types of comparison and why ‘helpful’ memes telling us not to do it are actually of no help at all! Instead Andi shares suggests that will transform your relationship with comparison completely, leaving you free to focus on your creativity Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the sho...
Social Media pt3
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MBIn this last of three eps on social media, Andi does some myth busting, dispelling old ideas about follower numbers, social media breaks, blue ticks and more. There's also bite sized advice from friend of the podcast and author, CJ Skuse and the usual listener comments. And listen to find out the latest new perks Andi is offering through Patreon. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to fi...
Social Media pt2
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBPicking up the conversation from last week, Andi shares some less consuming ways social media can support our creative careers including building relationships and generating work. There’s more bitesize advice from author, Charlotte Levin and as usual, listener comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus content...
Social Media pt1
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBThis week, Andi talks about social media and specifically, how we creatives can use it as a tool. Whether it’s creating a shop front or content channel, Andi breaks it down whilst reminding us all that the most important thing, is our craft. There’s more bitesize advice from much loved comedian, actor and broadcaster Jason Manford and as usual, listener comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the ...
Fame pt.4
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBThe final episode of this series on fame touches on the many ways it came be used for good like supporting causes and raising awareness but also its misuses, such as trolling and the spread of fake news. Andi also talks about how as fans we can interact with our idols and people we meet that creates a good experience all round. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can...
Fame pt.3
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Andi discusses navigating fame, yours or a colleagues. She talks about onset etiquette, managing your expectations and perspectives that will help you if fame should come your way. As always, there’s listener comments and bitsized advice from author, Philippa East. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks ...
Fame pt.2
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBPicking up for last week’s show, Andi continues the conversation on Fame, discussing the many benefits and the multitude of pitfalls that come with the terrain. The freebies and the unwanted comments, the endorsements and the pressure of expectation. There’s also listener comments and bitesized advice from author CJ Skuse. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can supp...
Fame pt.1
November 16, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MBThis week Andi begins a new conversation about – Fame and in this opener, she discusses different types of fame, myth-busts ideas on overnight success and gives her thoughts on why Fame is even a thing.As always, there’s listener comments and bitsized advice from comedy legend, Jennifer Saunders. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page to find out how you can support the show and access coo...
Saying Yes and No pt.3
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 77.8 MBWrapping up this series, Andi looks at saying yes! What are the benefits, what are some of the obstacles that can get in our way and Andi concludes with some last thoughts on both your yes and no and how to make it work for you. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to find out how you can support the show and access cool perks like bonus c...
Saying Yes and No pt.2
November 02, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 84 MBIn this episode, Andi continues the conversation on saying no as a creative and looks at the benefits of saying no, the art of it and how to clean things up if it all goes a little sideways. There’s more listener comments and Andi also offers a preview of what’s available from her mentoring when she responds to a listener comment about when happens when your ‘no’ isn’t taken seriously. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreo...
Saying Yes and No pt.1
October 26, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MBIn this run of three episodes, Andi takes on the tricky subject of saying yes and saying no as a creative. This week, she looks at why this is a constant dilemma for creatives, the fears we have surrounding saying no and what the pitfalls are of saying yes from that place of fear. There’s also Bitesize advice from friend of the podcast, director, writer and performer Kelechi Okafor and listener comments. Andi also announces an important new change to the Patreon tiers, offering an awesome ...
Mental Health pt.4
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 95.7 MBAndi concludes the discussion on solutions we can all use to alleviate many of the mental health challenges we may face as creatives. Whether it’s laughter, talking therapies or good old tried and tested hobbies, Andi shares thoughts on how they can support our wellbeing. (If you have specific concerns, do seek the help and support you feel you need). There’s also bitesize advice from Little, White Lies author Philippa East and more listener comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supp...
Mental Health pt.3
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBAndi discusses solutions we can all use to alleviate many of the mental health challenges we may face as creatives. They’re simple but often hard to implement regularly. Andi shares from personal experience how these things have made a difference to her. (If you have specific concerns, do seek the help and support you feel you need). There’s also bitesize advice from star of The Irregulars, Letter for the King and Curfew, Thaddea Graham and more listener comments. Thanks as always to thos...
Mental Health pt.2
October 05, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 87 MBEpisode two of four on mental health and here Andi continues the conversation on issues that creatives might encounter. Using her own personal experience, Andi discusses stage fright, anxiety, depression and more all ahead of next week’s episode when she’ll look at solutions to alleviate some of these issues. There’s also bitesize advice from award-winning BeatBoxer and musician Shlomo and more listener comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all...
Mental Health pt.1
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBIn this first of four episodes on mental health, Andi kicks off the discussion looking at what some of the main sources of mental health issues can be for creatives. There’s also bitesize advice from creator of GameFace, Roisin Conaty and more listener comments. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to find out how you can support the show ...
Success pt.3
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBThis is the last of three episodes on success and in this one, Andi introduces a new paradigm from which to experience our success as creatives and discusses how to marry what comes from that space with our own personal goals. There’s a double dollop of Bitesize advice from friends of the podcast, David Gyasi and Shlomo and Andi also shares wise words on success from actor, producer, former politician and Austria’s biggest export, Arnie Schwartznegger. Thanks as always to those who’ve su...
Success pt.2
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this second of three episodes on success, Andi talks about further ways creatives can define success in a way that work for them and allows them to continually have experiences of winning and achieving their goals. There’s some great bitesize advice from actor, songwriter and friend of the podcast, Thaddea Graham as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subscribers. Visit t...
Success pt.1
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Creative Sauce. In the first of three episodes on success, Andi talks about how important it is for creatives to find their own personal definition and looks at the various areas where we can find them. There’s some great bitesize advice from accomplished actor, producer and friend of the podcast, David Gyasi as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon subs...
Creative Sauce Season 2 trailer
September 02, 2021 05:15 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBSeason 2 of Creative Sauce kicks off on Tue 7th September when Andi will carry on the conversation on all things related to being a creative and a life in the arts. But this podcast isn't just for the those working as artists, it's for anyone with a flash of creativity in their life (which is basically all of us!). Join Andi for this inspiring conversation and see where it takes you. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all the new and current Patreon ...
Finding Your Voice
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBIn this week’s episode, Andi explores Finding Your Voice. She talks about what that means and how it differs from authenticity. She talks about ways to unearth your voice, places to look and how to know when and what to share. And there’s some great bitesize advice from award winning singer and TV presenter, Charlotte Church and the inimitable Jennifer Saunders as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve supported the show through Acast and to all th...
Talent vs Training
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIn this week’s episode, Andi explores the difference between talent and being gifted and how to turn a natural aptitude or skill into a talent. She’ll also explore the many ways to do that through experience and training and look at the pros and cons of both. And there’s some great bitesize advice from Lisa Milton, an executive publisher at HQ Stories and Mills and Boon and the inimitable Jennifer Saunders as well as your listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those who’ve ...
Being A Hyphenate Talent
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBIn this week’s episode, Andi talks about what it means to be a hyphenate creative, i.e. multi-talented. She’ll discuss the many reason why artists express their creativity this way and how to juggle a portfolio of disciplines. There’s also bitesize advice from podcaster, pole dancer, director, actor and writer (hyphenate!) Kelechi Okafor and star of Life of Riley, Men Behaving Badly and Jonathan Creek, Caroline Quentin as well as listener comments and questions. Thanks as always to those...
Bonus Content Ep.18
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBIn this Patreon bonus content, intimacy director, Yarit Dor, gives an overview of what to consider during on-screen or on-stage intimate performances and breaks the process down into five key areas. To learn more about Yarit’s work, visit - https://www.yarit-dor.com Work place conduct is an ever-evolving issue but if you are effected by any of the issues in this show, contact a line manager or appropriate person to discuss and take action where required. To access more bonus content, v...
Being A Pro pt.3
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBConduct around intimacy has been under the spotlight intensively since the onset of the #MeToo movement and in this last episode on being a professional, Andi looks at this often confusing area. She discusses flirting, harassment, relationships but also onscreen intimacy and how those participating and facilitating can support this process. There is also insightful advice from intimacy director, Yarit Dor, who gives an overview of what to consider during on-screen or on-stage intimate per...
Being A Pro pt.2
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBThis week continues the conversation around being a professional. In last week’s ep, Andi shared practical thoughts on this area but in this ep. and ep.18, Andi discusses who we are being at work and speaks about gossiping, banter and social media. There’s the usual listener comments and some great bitesized advice from actor and comedian, James Redmond who you will have seen in Hollyoaks, Casualty, Coronation street and more. Work place conduct is an ever-evolving issue but if you are e...
Being A Pro pt.1
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBIn this episode, Andi covers a lot of ground about being a professional. She offers her definition and thoughts on what you can do to conduct yourself professionally when it comes to meetings, taking on work, handling timelines and deadlines and much more. There’s the usual listener comments and some great bitesized advice from HQ Stories executive publisher, Lisa Milton. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.co...
Procrastination
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this week’s episode Andi tackles the tricky subject of procrastination. Here she breaks it down into two areas, discusses the differences between the two and what we can do as artists to overcome this issue which has, at one time or another, affected us all. Alongside the listener comments, there’s also a bitesized advice from fine artist, Carly Ashdown who speaks about her experiences with procrastination and how she worked through it. To find out more about Carly’s work visit https:/...
Time
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 94 MBIn this week’s ep, Andi discusses Time and how in many ways, it is similar to money, particularly in how we relate to it. We can waste it, spend it and use it wisely. And talks about this and how to make the most of the time we have, how to plan and also shares some of the resources she uses to help her make the most out of this valuable commodity. As always there are listener comments and the Bitesize advice this week comes from much-loved comedian, actor and radio host, Jason Manford who...
Money pt4
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBIn this final episode on money, Andi discusses making sure you receive the money you’ve earned, how to budget once you have it and what to think about when planning your financial future as a creative. She touches on intellection property, pension and refers back to Rich Dad, Poor to discuss liabilities and assets and why they are important. There are as always, listener comments and bitesize advice, this time from Game of Thrones and Gangs of London alum, Lucian Msamati. Thank you to...
Money pt.3
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBThe money theme continues in this episode, the third of four on the subject. Here Andi offers some useful thoughts on negotiating. She not only looks at negotiating your own fees but also what you may want to pay for products and services. There are as always, listener comments and bitesize advice, this time from Thaddea Graham, star of Curfew, Us and Netflix hit, The Irregulars, which is out now. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon ...
Money pt.2
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBIn this second episode on the topic of money, Andi talks about investment, not just the money we, as creatives, need to spend on training, materials and more but also on how working for free can support us in our journey. Andi discusses the notion of backing one’s self and the wisdom of including selfcare as part of our overall investment. The bitesized advice this week comes from renowned UK beatboxer and musician SK Shlomo and there’s also another listener’s comment on this huge and impor...
Money pt.1
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 66.6 MBIn these next series of episodes, Andi explore money and the creative. She looks at our relationship with it, shares stories from her own personal experience and helps reframe some core beliefs about money to allow it to flow more freely in our lives. As always there are listener comments and bitesized advice – in this ep it comes, once again, from award-winning stand up, actor and writer, Roisin Conaty. If you want to be part of the conversation, get in touch via the Creative Sauce social c...
Writers Block
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBThis episode is a myth buster. In it Andi breaks down her thoughts on what is really going on when you experience so called, ‘writer’s block'. She also gives many helpful workarounds when you feel like ideas aren’t flowing so that you can keep creating and not allow what’s going on in your brain to impact your ability to create. This is a great episode to listen to in tandem with episode 7 on authenticity and episode 8 on ideas. As usual, the show includes listener comments and another p...
Ideas
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBIn this episode, Andi talks about ideas, the source of all our creativity. She’ll share her thoughts on where they come from, how to access more, on how to handle stolen ideas and talks a little on the relationship between ideas and authenticity. And as usual, the show includes listener comments and another piece of bite-sized advice, this time from star and creator of the channel4 hit comedy, Game Face, Roisin Conaty. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podca...
Authenticity
March 23, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBIn this episode Andi dives into Authenticity. What is it, how does it affect our world as a creative and can we get more of it? Giving many examples from her own career, Andi draws an interesting distinction between strategic and authentic approaches and the difference that can make. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucewithAndiOsho to support the show or click on the Acast link below. (Cameo vide...
Criticism pt2
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBThis is the second of two episodes about Criticism. In this week’s conversation, Andi looks at what happens when your finished project finds its way into the hands of gate keepers and decision makers and you need to take onboard their feedback. And then beyond that, Andi also looks at what happens when your published or produced work encounters professional critics, peers and punters who will all want to share their tuppence worth on what you’ve created. Andi suggests tips on how to navigate...
Criticism pt1
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 66.8 MBThis is the first of two episodes about Criticism. Starting inwards, this instalment begins by discussing our inner critic and how to have a relationship with it that’s productive and doesn’t block our creative flow. Andi then looks at peer feedback, how to get it but also why we need to be compassionate when critiquing our friends and colleagues’ work. And as usual, the show includes listener comments and another piece of bite-sized advice, this time from creator and star of Ch4 comedy hit ...
Creative Hustle pt2
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBFollowing on from the last episode, the conversation on Creative Hustle – basically our work ethic, continues. In this ep Andi talks about your career hustle. She reframes networking to hopefully make it more palatable, discusses how a creative can use social media and the importance of balance. Andi will also answer some of your questions on Creative Hustle and share another piece of bitesized advice from award winning actor, Lucian Msamati who stars in Kiri, Gangs of London and global sma...
Creative Hustle pt1
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 60 MBThis episode is all about Creative Hustle – basically our work ethic. In it, Andi discusses what that means and why it’s so important. She shares three areas to focus on to improve your creative hustle, answers your questions and delivers another piece of bitesized advice from award winning actor, Paapa Essiedu, star of I May Destroy You and Gangs of London. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/CreativeSaucew...
Rejection pt2
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this episode, Andi picks up on the rejection conversation and continues exploring the main reasons behind it. Andi also shares personal stories about the many, many times she’s been rejected as a creative and the things she’s learned from each experience. Andi will also give some final thoughts on the topic which will hopefully help creatives not only deal with rejection but embrace it! There are, as always, listener comments and advice from star of I May Destroy You and Gangs of London,...
Rejection pt1
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this series opener, Andi explores why there is so much rejection in the creative industries and what this means for the artist. She also discusses how to handle rejection and what mindset can support that. This episode, part one of two, also includes listener comments and advice from Pointless co-host and best-selling author of Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman. Thank you to all the new Patreon subscribers who’ve backed this podcast. Visit the Patreon page http://www.patreon.com/Creat...
Creative Sauce with Andi Osho
January 19, 2021 11:29 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBIt's almost here, Creative Sauce with Andi Osho - A podcast about creativity for the creative in you. There's a new episode out every Tuesday starting 9th Feb. Subscribe today on your favourite podcast player. Plus you can join the podcast crew on Patreon here. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/creative-sauce-with-andi-osho. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.