Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

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...

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

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...

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.    Joi...

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 h...

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 the...

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...

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  

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...

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...

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 an...

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)

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.co...

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...

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...

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 nee...

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 fro...

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...

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/...

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

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 Anthr...

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...

"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 shout...

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