How To Create from Splendidly Curious
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe How to Create Podcast gives you a peek behind the scenes, inside the brains, and over the shoulders of amazing creative professionals. With a unique focus on the creative process, these revelatory interviews and minisodes reveal stories and wisdom from business building creatives that are not often talked about.
If you are a creative professional who runs a business, has a side hustle, or who dreams of going from hand-made to self-made as you turn your creative brand into a thriving empire, you will be inspired to find and sustain your creative inspiration, and overcome doubt and blocks as you listen to how these amazing creators found their creative voices and worked to amplify them into successful, sustaining ventures.
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Episodes
Episode 16: Writing, Reading, and Personality with Anne Bogel
May 22, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBI’m having a bit of a fangirl moment today because one of my podcast heroes is this week’s guest. Anne Bogel is the Modern Mrs. Darcy and host of the “What Should I Read Next?” Podcast. Anne’s podcast encourages everyone to explore books of all kinds, and that reflects the creative and personable spirit she brings to the conversation. Anne isn’t just a reader. She’s also the author of Reading People, a book all about how to use popular personality frameworks to tackle real-life problems. ...
Smart Creative Episode 3: Sales For Creative Business Owners
May 17, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBThis has been one of our most requested topics! In this live interview, sales expert Leah Neaderthal shares: when to talk about pricing with potential clients (and if you should have your pricing on your website) the importance of communicating value and educating (rather than pushing sales) how your energy around sales conversations can make a huge difference why a sales pipeline should be an essential part of your creative business and more! To watch the video version of this int...
Episode 15: Creativity as a Side Hustle with Emylee Williams
May 15, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBI am sure many creative entrepreneurs and business owners have struggled with this thought. Can art actually be strategic? Do you even want to make your art into a business? I am so excited to dive into this subject and so many different explorations of creativity with my guest, Emylee Williams. Emylee is going to tackle so many topics today that you will not want to miss: how being a mom impacts the creative process, battling imposter syndrome, and why she stepped back from photography a...
Smart Creative Episode 2: Why That Productivity System Didn’t Work For You
May 10, 2018 16:49 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBTo reserve you spot in our free "3 Smart Ways to Grow Your Creative Brand" training on Monday May 14th, click here: splendidlycurious.com/smartgrowth/ The reason that productivity systems don’t work for creatives is that we have this a special "X factor" that can’t be necessarily planned out...let’s revise that a little and say it can’t be planned out without taking this Essential Step first.
Episode 14: Letting The Inner Creative Genius Out with Angelica Suarez
May 08, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThere is a little bit of creative genius in all of us, but sometimes we need a little help expressing it. Angelica Suarez loves to sit in the space between the creative and the strategic. Angela is an illustrator, entrepreneur, small business strategist, and a mom to four children. She is on a mission to help anyone (not just creative business owners) tap into their inner creative genius. Also in this episode: How Angelica works with people who are not typically “creative.” Creative ...
Introducing The Smart Creative Series
May 03, 2018 06:00 - 6 minutes - 8.95 MBYou work hard enough already....you're ready to make your creative business smarter. Here's how and why "How To Create" is ready to help! Get your free guide at splendidlycurious.com
Episode 13: Creating Courageously with Kate Swoboda
May 01, 2018 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWhat is holding you back creatively? For many of us, we have fears and doubts that inhibit our ability to create. Where do you often feel “stuck,” and are you ready to break the fear cycle? I have great news for you then! My guest on the show today is Kate Swoboda, author of The Courage Habit. Kate uses her deep understanding of human cognition to help us break through some of our deepest fears and cultivate a habit of courageousness. Kate’s book helps you identify the places where fear habi...
Episode 12: Structure, Simplicity, and Creativity with Laura Kashner
April 24, 2018 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBLaura Kashner is a graphic designer and editor, specializing in publication design. Since launching her freelance business after college, Laura’s sent thousands of pages and over 150 magazines to the press. In 2017, she launched Whitespace Magazine, her own print publication for artists and designers. Laura has two daughters and a husband, and lives in an adorable farm town in Illinois. Also in this episode: Why it’s important to build community with other creative entrepreneurs What ex...
Episode 11: A Wild Life of Animal Photography with Susan Schmitz
April 17, 2018 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBSusan is a photographer and digital artist. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona and has an immense love of animals, travel, and art. She’s combined all of these passions together to create a large gallery of photos, digital art, and video clips available as stock photography and prints designed for animal and travel businesses and enthusiasts. Also in this episode: ow Susan built her unique creative business How Susan made the big change from a corporate job to full time photography Why Sus...
Episode 10: Illustration and Fighting Imposter Syndrome with Shawna Clingerman
April 10, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBShawna Clingerman is an artist, and after years as a creative she’s not afraid to say it. In fact, Shawna has spent nearly a decade in the graphic design industry and loves hand hand lettering, illustrations, and playfully watercoloring in her journal any chance she gets. Shanwna’s work can be seen often in the scrapbooking and crafting industry through Illustrated Faith, Becky Higgins, Paperhouse Productions, and more. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her four sons and husband. Als...
Mini Episode: A Simple Step To Extending Client Relationships
April 05, 2018 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBWhen it comes to growing your creative brand, there are two basic ways to approach expanding your sales. You can cast a wider net and get MORE clients or customers -get your work on more store shelves, in front of more customers, and grow your potentials audience of buyers. OR you can focus on getting the people who already buy from you to buy MORE and to work with you for more of their customer life cycle. In today’s mini episode, we’ll focus on an easy and effective way to make this 2nd op...
Episode 9: Screenwriting & Getting Your Story Heard with Shenee Howard
April 03, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBShenee Howard epitomizes what it’s like to put all of your authentic self into your creative endeavors. She’s known for her work in the marketing and branding space-- having launched over 30 successful products for her client base of female entrepreneurs-- but she’s also an aspiring screenwriter. Currently she’s living in Los Angeles, pursuing her dreams by working on selling her first pilot. Also in this episode: Shenee’s very first screenplay writing inspirations Why Shenee grew up th...
Mini Episode: Those Projects You Talk About But Never Actually Do
March 29, 2018 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBMost Creatives I know have one: a project they’ve been thinking about and talking about doing for months. Sometimes years. They’ve thought through the concept. They’re excited about the prospect. They say they’re gonna pull the trigger...and yet….time goes by and they never act on this project! Maybe its starting a podcast or writing a book. Maybe its teaching a workshop, launching a product line, or entering an art show. Or even just pressing send on a weekly email. Whatever it is, this p...
Episode 8: Pattern Design, Art, and Creating For Yourself with Jessica Swift
March 27, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJessica Swift is a full-time surface pattern design artist on a quest to inspire and teach others to pursue their wild and creative dreams and never give up. Her magically uplifting, colorful artwork appears on fabric, stationary, gifts, and more. Jessica views her artwork as tokens of happiness-- reminders you need and deserve to feel good in your life. In addition to her artwork, Jessica published a book, The Crafter’s Guide to Patterns, in April 2015. Jessica lives in Portland, Oregon wit...
Mini Episode: Potential Client Red Flags You Should Never Ignore
March 22, 2018 06:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBAs a professional creative, nothing feels quite as awesome as doing work you love with a dream client. Someone who you totally click with, who respects you and your skill, who is open to exploring ideas and new directions, who partners with you to achieve something great and who loves the work in the end. However, working with the WRONG client can end up being one of the hardest experiences to deal with, and can be messy and painful for everyone involved. Today I’m going to share some of my ...
Episode 7: Photography, Storytelling & Career Evolution with Mallika Malhotra
March 20, 2018 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBCreative careers can look very different for everyone, and they will absolutely change over time. We celebrate the growth and innovation that happens when creativity is allowed to flourish! This is why I am so glad to have Mallika Malhotra on the show today. She has let creativity take the lead and found that her photography business was so much more than shooting pretty pictures. Mallika Malhotra is a former ad executive who turned her talent of storytelling into a creative career at M...
Mini Episode: The Simple Productivity Kick Start I Swear By
March 15, 2018 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBDo you ever sit down to work and freeze because feel like you have WAY too much to do? Or feel overwhelmed by all of the creative ideas swirling in your head? I’ve been there! In today’s episode, I’m going to share my favorite (and simple) productivity kick start that I use all the time so you can get back to work and have those days where you are crossing things off left and right! This is episode is brought to your by FB Everything™- to join and get your exclusive bonus for creators, hea...
Episode 6: Lessons on Creativity from the Kitchen with Chef Silvia Bianco
March 13, 2018 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBThis episode is sponsored by FB Everything™. To join and get our special creative business bonus, visit fbforcreatives.com. Trust the process. It’s a beautiful motto to live by, but what does it look like when our creativity is actually process-driven? What happens when different creative arenas combine to open up a whole new world of possibilities? This is exactly what my guest, Chef Silvia Bianco, and I are going to talk about today. Chef Silvia is, of course, a celebrated Italian chef,...
Mini Episode: 5 Lies Creative Business Owners Tell Themselves
March 08, 2018 13:00 - 16 minutes - 36.6 MBThis episode is sponsored by FB Everything™. To join and get our special creative business bonus, visit fbforcreatives.com. In today’s episode, I’m going to challenge you on some lies that you may be telling yourself as a creative business owner. These are stories I’ve heard over and over from past students and clients...and if I’m being honest, I’ve caught myself saying them TO myself on occasion. The problem is, these lies keep us stuck, overworked, and underpaid, and make it impossible...
Episode 5: Inspired by History in a Modern World with Hope Johnson
March 06, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode is brought to you by the Free 4 Day Facebook Makeover Workshop. http://splendidlycurious.com/facebookmakeover Small details can add up to tell a wonderful story, and sometimes that story tells just as much about the past as it does the future. When creatives draw inspiration from history and traditional methods, the result is often stunning. What other craft is so drenched in tradition and storytelling than wedding invitations? I am so thrilled to be sharing stories and reveli...
BONUS Episode: Facebook for Creative Biz Owners
March 02, 2018 23:28 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MBOur first LIVE episode in our limited Business Break series, specifically tackling questions for creative business owners features Courtney Foster-Donahue, Queen of all things Facebook. In this ep Courtney tells us: - why creative biz owners NEED to be FB (even if Instagram is your main squeeze) - how to revive a dead page- or grow one without bugging your friends and family for "likes" - if you think your business page is all there is to a Facebook strategy, you are missing out on L...
Mini Episode: How To Read More (My Favorite Hacks)
March 01, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBThis episode is brought to you by the Free 4 Day Facebook Makeover: splendidlycurious.com/facebookmakeover Today’s episode may seem off topic- what does reading have to do with creativity? I promise I’ll explain how they are interwoven for me...BUT also, you can substitute reading with other creative tasks you’ve been trying to get into your busy day. Think sketching, journaling, exploring your faith, writing your book, learning a new skill...being a continual learner and filling yourself...
Episode 4: Poetry, Writing, & Activism As Creativity with Emelda DeCoteau
February 27, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat does social activism and creativity have in common? It turns out, that there is quite a lot! Creators have the power to inspire change and shape lives, and when the world around your tries to dim the light we have within, we can turn to other creatives for support and encouragement. While many creatives find themselves isolated or alone in their struggle, my guest, Emelda DeCoteau is drawing near to her tribe for strength. Emelda is a poet, writer, blogger, and activist who is using her...
Mini Episode: When You Think You "Aren’t Good At Business Stuff”
February 22, 2018 08:00 - 5 minutes - 7.48 MBAs a creative, you've been told a lie. You've been told you're "flighty" or "hard to reign in". That you CAN'T make plans or strategies because you're too right-brained. That you can dream up pretty things and make pretty things, but you have to leave the figuring-it-out part to other people. That you can't run a business well. Here's what I know: THAT'S NOT TRUE.
Episode 3: Listening To Your Creative Calling with Kristin Wilson
February 20, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThere is nothing like watching a creative business owner work in their element. I love hearing stories of growth and transformation, especially when it comes to honing in on a business that they truly love. No two paths are alike, just as no two artists are alike. My guest today, Kristin Wilson, understands that better than anyone I know! Kristin has let creativity lead the way as she has built and changed her business throughout the years. From her roots in Early Education and creative clas...
Mini Episode 002: How To Focus Your Creative Brand
February 13, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBToday we are going to tackle a pain point that I hear from SO MANY creatives that I work with: Finding Your Creative Brand Focus. If you feel like you are spinning your wheels, feeling completely overwhelmed, exhausted from trying to do ALL. THE. THINGS., trying to please everyone….or feeling completely invisible in a sea of other people who do similar work to yours...this is for you. If you can’t describe what you do and your style of work to someone in a quick sentence, this is for you. An...
Episode 2: Speak fearlessly. Act Spontaneously. with Jennifer Rozenbaum
February 13, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBIt’s difficult to be in front of the camera, but the person behind it can make all the difference. Boudoir photography is having a moment as a beautiful expression of femininity. Whether it is to celebrate a wedding, reclaim your body after becoming a mother, or to stand tall and beautiful in the face of recovery, a boudoir photo shoot allows women to see themselves as they really are, uniquely beautiful. One of the frontrunners in the boudoir photography business is Jen Rozenbaum, whose fin...
Episode 1: Mentors and Muses with Kathleen Shannon
February 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBNo one in the world can create what you can. No one shares your voice, your passion, and your gifts. If you just so happen to want to turn your creative ideas into a business, then it’s likely you’ll start to fight fears and doubts. Putting yourself out there as a creative business owner is scary and sometimes overwhelming, but it is all worth it to see the lives of many touched by the work you create. Nobody knows that feeling better than Kathleen Shannon, one of the most influential though...
Mini Episode 001: What is "How To Create
February 08, 2018 16:07 - 3 minutes - 5.29 MBHave you ever seen an incredible design or work of art and wondered...how did the designer even come up with that idea? Have you ever been struggling with a creative project and wondered if you were the only one...or if this particular task was tough for everyone? Have you ever wanted to peek over the shoulder of another maker and see exactly what their work flow is...or tap into their inspiration...or even just been curious to know what its like to be in another creative’s brain? This sho...