Creative Chats with Mike Brennan

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  

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  

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.   

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  

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 J...

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 th...

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 desig...

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  

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    

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...

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...

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 p...

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 T...

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    

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 include...

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...

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  

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 approac...