Fresh Ideas for Creatives

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras continues his conversation with illustrator, author, and Creative Pep Talk host Andy J. Pizza — diving deeper into creativity, meaning, and the way we interpret the world. In Part 2, the conversation opens with a simple but powerful idea: most people approach life and art through a binary lens — good or bad, right or wrong. But...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras sits down with illustrator, author, and Creative Pep Talk host Andy J. Pizza to explore a powerful shift in the creative journey: moving from constant “leveling up” to actually enjoying the process. In the opening moments, Andy challenges a common belief among creatives — that success comes from pushing harder, doing more, and c...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras continues the conversation with sales funnel strategist Rob O’Rourke to unpack one of the biggest myths in the creative industry: that more followers automatically mean more money. In Part 2, the discussion zooms in on why vanity metrics are misleading, how creators can build profitable businesses without relying on massive audi...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras sits down with sales funnel strategist Rob O’Rourke for Part 1 of a deep, practical conversation on why so many talented creatives work hard but still struggle to see real business results. From the very beginning, this episode reframes the problem. The issue isn’t talent. It’s the lack of complementary business skills like posi...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast, host Alejo Porras goes off the regular menu and prepares something different. He sits down with comedian, writer, and host Esteban Gast to explore why comedy and humor are not just entertainment, but essential tools for creativity, awareness, and purpose. In the opening moments of the conversation, Alejo introduces Esteban as a creative who brings...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras shares a deeply personal solo reflection on imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the belief that many creatives carry quietly: I’m not enough. Alejo walks through his own story of growing up without clear role models, feeling like he didn’t belong, and constantly measuring himself against others. He explores how this inward focus...

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast , host Alejo Porras sits down with Carly Kerndt , Founder and CEO of FlyDog Digital , to explore how to turn rejection into opportunity and build a thriving creative business from the ground up. Carly shares how getting laid off during the pandemic became the catalyst for creating her own agency, and the lessons she learned about marketing, client...

Many creatives don’t live the life they want because they are too scared to pursue it. They want people to pay them better and respect their work, but they are afraid to ask for more money and set boundaries. They refrain from changing because they are afraid the consequences will be worse than their current reality. But you don’t have to make abrupt changes most of the time. In this episode, Alej...

Do you ever wonder why you act the way you do? Why is it that, even though you do great work, you keep undercharging for your services? Why do you shut down when people treat you with indifference or criticism? In this episode, Alejo Porras chats with Mike Foster — best-selling author, speaker, and executive coach — to unpack the concept of a Primal Question and how it affects our lives. In short,...

Every new opportunity has fears associated with them. Perhaps it’s a big client or a complex project out of your comfort zone. The main thing that can ruin that opportunity for you is not your creative skill, but your fear of the outcomes. In this episode Alejo analyzes fear through the lens of film, taking cue from Alfred Hitchcock. Then he gives three tips to help you overcome your fear. On this...

Being seen as expert is more than showing your work online. You’ve probably felt it: you do great work, you post it, and then nothing happens. In today’s episode, Alejo sits down with James Barnard, a renown logo designer who’s built his massive career under one principle: Share what you know and everybody wins. You’ll learn how to position yourself as an expert, build your credibility, and get in...

Too many creatives live frustrated because they can’t seem to access the opportunities they long for. In this episode, Alejo chats with Maureen Evelyn about Rejection Therapy: How seeking out rejection in a playful way has the power to open opportunities in our lives. MENU: * Destroying imposter syndrome * Sticks and Stones for Productivity * The importance of Limiting your options * Mentors’ advi...

Being excellent is not about going above and beyond. Being excellent is about staying true to your promises. This first episode is my promise. Hear what’s this podcast going to be about and what’s intended to help you with. I believe artists who pair their craft with business knowledge, never starve. Welcome to my kitchen, let’s cook a thriving creative practice together. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: MENU: *...