Creator Juice

How do you build a personal brand that stays valuable when AI can create more content than ever? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with personal branding expert and creator Phil Pallen to talk about building a creative career around the skills people actually need—and why being human may be one of your biggest advantages in the age of AI. Phil’s career didn’t go according to plan. He origin...

What if building a creative career doesn't mean quitting your 9–5? This week on Creator Juice, we sit down with Katrina Torrijos to talk about her unconventional path from studying sociology and working in food service, to juggling multiple startup jobs, creating content on the side, and eventually building a seven-year career at Adobe. Katrina didn't have a traditional design background....

How do you turn something you love making into an actual business? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with Angie Chua , founder of Bobo Design Studio , to talk about what it really takes to build a creative, product-based business from scratch. Angie didn't start with a business degree, formal art training, or some perfectly mapped-out entrepreneurial plan. She started by teaching hersel...

What does it actually cost to keep showing up online, every single day, for years? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with Adam Bosley — the Toronto-based illustrator known online as Adam, the Illustrator, whose bold, feel-good artwork celebrating friendship, mental health, and creative exploration has built a following of more than 800,000 people. Adam built his signature style out of a pan...

How do you build a personal brand when you’re not naturally the loudest person in the room? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with Goldie Chan — author of Personal Branding for Introverts and the creator famously dubbed the “Oprah of LinkedIn.” Goldie was one of the earliest creators to bet big on LinkedIn video, publishing more than 800 consecutive daily videos starting back in 2017. In th...

How do you build a creative career that actually lasts? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with illustrator, art director, and founder of The Creative Pain , Tyler Pate. From working on iconic brands like SpongeBob, TMNT, Garfield, and Nickelodeon to creating projects for Paul McCartney, Tyler shares what really happens behind the scenes of a successful creative career. More importantly, he...

Have you ever wanted to start creating YouTube content but don't know whereto start? Are you sick of short videos like Instagram Reels and TikTok videos only lasting 24 hours before they stop being shown to your audience? Well YouTube could be the answer! Or other long form content formats like podcasting and writing. In this episode, Lucas and VJ break down what works on YouTube and how they...

Being a content creator or a creative person has its own marathons to run! That's because it's a long game, not a quick sprint. We often forget this due to the fast nature of social media, which pressures us to show up and post something every single day. This isn't sustainable or realistic and breaks are important! In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about how to take a break from cont...

Does being a content creator make you vulnerable to "losing your creativity" or burn out? This happens to all of us and in this episode Lucas and VJ discuss ways to return to your creative form. The best way? Being creative for the sake of being creative NOT for creating more content. If you're looking to feel inspired again, this could be the episode for you. And leave us a note wit...

Everyone knows that "good" content should be the main focus of your social media and content strategy. But what IS good content actually? What does it look like? How can we figure it out and make our own content worth consuming? If you're looking for an answer to any of those questions, then this is the episode for you! And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're deali...

Do you post content but feel like nobody sees it? No likes? Comments? All that fun stuff? Well...is your content memorable? Maybe that's what you should start by asking yourself! In this episode, Lucas and VJ breakdown what goes into memorable content, which means content that starts trends rather than content that follows trends. This could be the most important episode you listen to if you f...

In this episode Lucas and VJ dive into the three simple questions a content creator should ask in order to find out what they can create content about. They break down some practical examples for various niches and how you can find your niche in the first place. Here's a spoiler: It's not just about choosing the content topics that are "trendy" or popular right now. We love talki...

In this episode Lucas and VJ start by talking about the hardships faced by many creators: not getting the post reach you feel you deserve on social media! They also dive in to a difficult situation that has been created by so many AI tools these days: losing your creativity due to AI and how you can handle that. We love talking about the relevant issues content creators like us are dealing with ev...

In this episode Lucas and VJ talk about the journey that creators go through when trying to figure out what their content strategy should be. If you're seeking some inspiration to figure out the type of content you can create that gets you excited to get out of bed & create, then this episode is for you. They talk about the various sources of high quality content inspiration that every cre...

The timeless question of social media is: does your follower count matter? But it's a lot more than a yes or no answer. In this episode, Lucas and VJ discuss the different reasons why your follower count should or shouldn't matter on social media. Do you want brand partnerships? Fame? Vanity? They discuss when it IS appropriate to worry about your follower count and when it isn't and s...

Have you gone all in on video content yet? Are you looking for the right way to get started? In this episode, VJ and Lucas outline their best tips for creating solid video content: from scripting, to recording, to editing. Leave us a note about what you think about this episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Worried about the TikTok ban? Or losing ANY of your social media platforms? In this episode, Lucas and VJ discuss what content creators can do to safeguard their accounts and audiences against bans, platform changes, and deactivated accounts. Leave us a note about what you think about this episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ready to kick perfection to the curb and just get creating? If you've ever stared at a computer screen for hours wondering WHAT you're going to turn into content, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Lucas and VJ set a challenge for themselves: Can we record, edit, and upload a full (and high quality) podcast episode in 30 minutes or less? And this episode IS the product of that...

"Can my content evolve into something else I find interesting or do I stick to my niche?" If you've ever asked yourself this question, this episode is for you. In this episode, VJ and Lucas discuss VJ's keen interest in changing his content style. They talk about the pros and cons and discuss some common tactical challenges around questions like "Should I start a new account...

We've all been there: We want to grow our audience, our network, and even our customers, but we're afraid of how to do it in a way that doesn't scare people off. Luckily, there IS a right way to do it and it's helped Lucas and VJ grow hundreds of thousands of followers for their audiences. In this episode we break down the right way to network both online and offline in a way that...

Do want to unlock the secrets to high quality video content? Well the best place to look is at content creators who are already doing exactly that. This episode is our first ever Creator Showcase where we breakdown the strategies used by 6 viral video content creators that we're loving right now. We share practical insights that you can apply from what has worked for these creators so get your...

This is a big one! VJ is about to embark on a productivity and lifestyle challenge called Project 50...in fact, you may have heard of it. In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about what Project 50 is and how productivity challenges can really boost your output as a content creator. They discuss how you can stay motivated, consistent, and the important of leveraging community and an accountability bu...

Do you wonder if quality matters more than quantity when it comes to content creation? Or vice-versa? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about what matters more in this classic debate for content creators everywhere. They discuss putting in the work to get the quantity of content that is needed in order to reach a high quality and also how the debate factors into your...

Looking to build a stand out brand that gets noticed on social media and online? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about how you can plan a brand that speaks to your passions, your online goals, and gets seen and recognized by your target audience. They answer the questions that nobody is challenging you to think about so get ready for a real deep dive in personal br...

Not sure about how to build your community on social media or where to start? Then this episode is for you. In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about how you can build your community by applying 3 simple strategies when you show up on social media. They talk about what exactly is "community" and what are some mistakes to avoid when building your community as a creator. BONUS: Don't fo...