Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

Sam Tufnell was born in Los Angeles in 1978 of British hippies essentially escaping the bad weather and old English social structures. He's the only American of my family and spent the majority of his childhood bouncing back and forth in London. Sam comes from a literary background and his grandmother was a child poet prodigy. Sam moved to NYC to attend School of Visual arts where his obsession fo...

Have you ever wondered h ow you stay motivated in your creativity? Or what are some things that people can do to stay motivated and creative? On this episode of Creative Chats, it's a little Q+A answering a listener question! 

There's a rebellion underway and Aris Creates is leading the charge. The arts and creative industries have long needed change and it's finally here. Aris is on a mission to improve the lives of 1 million creatives using "Artapreneurship" and to future-proof the arts through technology and innovation. As a lifelong creative and independent creative entrepreneur herself, she recognizes the shift the...

Breanna Suden is Founder and President of SUDEN PR, LLC and a seasoned public relations professional with over eight years of industry experience. Her expertise spanning consumer, lifestyle, food & beverage, fashion, beauty, travel and hospitality spaces makes her a highly sought out individual within the industry. Back in 2013, Breanna kickstarted her career at Weber Shandwick. There, she honed h...

Hoping to get hired and Fearing failure makes Consultants, Coaches, & Speakers pitch to EVERYBODY, get heard by NOBODY, and settle for SOMEBODY…ANYBODY. For two decades, Robby Fowler has helped brands position and pitch their business so they get hired by the right customers, get paid what they're worth, and flourish in their dream job. Robby's goal is to help others build a life-giving brand that...

Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work focuses primarily on his experiences growing up in the small border town of Rio Grande City. Garza has exhibited his art and performed his stories in venues throughout Texas, Arizona and the state of California. https://cincopuntos.com/illustrator/xavier-garza/  

Katie Dooley is the Founder of Paper Lime Creative, a branding and design agency in Edmonton, Canada. Her love of design and art took shape at a young age, and since then, she's been soaking in as much knowledge about art, business, and design as she can. We talk about following your passion in launching your own creative business, some pitfals to watch out for along the way, and the importance of...

On this episode I share a creative panel discussion  that I had the pleasure to be a part of for the Creating Your Big Break Summit.  Hosted by Jesse Paul Smith (who has been a guest on my show) and including an amazing round table with Micheal Fabber, Richard Jackson (Lady Gaga's choreographer), DJ Sammy Shoebox Moses, and myself. We talk about how to build a stage, attract the right audience, sc...

Born during the driving rainstorm that inspired Stevie Ray Vaughan to record the classic "Texas Flood," Evan Stern is one of a proud few who can claim Austin as his legitimate hometown. Having caught the performing bug early on, he first gained attention at age 11 with a second-place finish in Austin's famed O. Henry Pun Off, and has since graced the stages of New York's Carnegie Hall and Lincoln...

Jeb Wright founded Classic Rock Revisited in 1998 out of Ark City Kansas, which became one of the most popular classic rock websites on the internet. Jeb has interviewed thousands of rock stars over the years, and became the go to guy in the industry working with VH1 Rock Honors events, Judas Priest's NYC release party and even helped Foghat get a record deal! Jeb now has turned his attention to b...

Jeb Wright founded Classic Rock Revisited in 1998 out of Ark City Kansas, which became one of the most popular classic rock websites on the internet. Jeb has interviewed thousands of rock stars over the years, and became the go to guy in the industry working with VH1 Rock Honors events, Judas Priest's NYC release party and even helped Foghat get a record deal! Jeb now has turned his attention to b...

In this episode I share nine insights I have gained by showing up and creating every day for the past nine years (following a ten year gap, and battling depression.)  Here are the insights I unpack in this episode: You are capable of more than you think Clarity comes through action Everyone needs a safe place to play & experiment Your journey isn't just for you Consistency isn't a character trait,...

Artist and storyteller at heart, Ânia Marcos believes empathy and stories are what drives humanity forward. She's been building a career out of helping creatives, art schools and other creative companies stand out by finding their own voice. She also hosts the Make More Art podcast at Etchr Lab, which allows her to go on art rants with other artists.   Check out Ânia's art: aniamarcos.com Visit Et...

Danny Gregory has written a dozen internationally best-selling books on art and creativity. He is the founder of Sketchbook Skool with tens of thousands of students worldwide. Through his books and in the large online communities he oversees, Danny has shown tens of thousands of people how to ignite their inner artists, embrace their creativity and tell the stories of their lives. From Boston to B...

Do you consider yourself to be creative? Did you know that cartooning can help?! Meet Sarah Jane Vickery, an artist and creativity coach who's developed unique online art classes to help you do just that. Her goal is to help as many people as possible build the core skill of being able to think creatively - children and adults alike. Sarah believes a creative mindset is not just about thinking out...

Mike McDerment is the Co-Founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the #1 accounting software in the cloud, designed exclusively for freelancers and growing service-based business owners. Built out of frustration after accidentally saving over an invoice, Mike spent 3.5 years growing FreshBooks from his parents' basement. Since launching in 2003, over 24 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billi...

Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach living in Denver, CO with his wife Evan. In his current work, Thane's mission is to help others live and work better. He is passionate about speaking to the journey from the journey, and is striving to empower this generation to take ownership of their lives and never settle for less than they are ca...

Salli has been in the illustration business for over 40 years. Trained as a fashion illustrator she now focuses more on food illustration. Salli worked at American Greetings for 10 years. Nate has 20 years of experience as an illustrator (specializing in maps and greeting cards). He's also a graphic designer (book design and branding), and a content creator, building online community. Together, Sa...

Rob Lott describes himself as an actor, director, writer, thinker, and a speaker-upper.   Rob has been a professional performer and director for almost twenty years. He and his teams have created intimate atmosphere shows as well as spectacle stage productions for large audiences.   You can hear his thoughts on Leadership and Creativity on his regularly hosted show, The Leading Creative Podcast. h...

Liz is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in email marketing. She helps bloggers, freelancers, and online-biz folk package up their magic and turn it into emails that convert. While she's always been a freelancer, she found her way to the online space and fell in love. Today, Liz teaches people how to build online relationships and make sales through email marketing. When Liz isn't in sales mod...

Benj Heard is an accomplished songwriter, producer, and artist based in Los Angeles. Growing up as the youngest of five boys and one girl in Oklahoma, Benj learned the intricacy of 6 part harmony while singing with his siblings. It was in this environment that he became immersed in the classic melodies and harmonies of the 1940's 50's music, which has since influenced every aspect of his career as...

Pamela Roberson Pamela's work describes our lives from the inside along with the kaleidoscope of experiences, emotions, struggles, and grace that exist in each of us. Bonnie Anthony Bonnie creates a sense of wonder and mystery that invites the viewer to recognize our uniqueness and spiritual connection to the earth. Judy Averio Judy is all about expressing more - more beauty and more joy. She invi...

In this episode, I chat with my friend Daniela Nica who has put together a f ree 7-day summit – Monetize Your Genius. Daniela shares her true rags to riches story (she grew up in a village in Romania) and now helps thousands of entrepreneurs find success in their businesses. During the summit you're going to learn how to: Get rid of the confusion around what and when to post on Social Media end up...

Jesse Paul Smith is an established dancer, recording artist and entrepreneur. Getting his start in the entertainment world when he moved to L.A. in 2005 as a dancer with McDonald Selznick Associates. There he got an opportunity to work with artists like Justin Timberlake, Rhianna, Mario and more. Since then he has been using his talents to perform and speak all over the world on stages in front of...

Brian is a Co-Founder and Director of Growth at hope*writers. He is an author, business coach, and marketing strategist with a doctoral degree in education technology from the University of San Diego. Brian helps authors, speakers, and aspiring messengers create a sustainable business by growing their platform and creating compelling online courses. His book, Start With Your People, submits that t...