Anna Seirian and MJ Mayes
Internet People
Welcome to Internet People — a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we’ll serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age. Hosted by Anna Seirian and MJ Mayes, cofounders of Internet People — where creatives turn their little ideas into a big deal.
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Anna Seirian and MJ Mayes
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Jul 22, 2025
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Episodes
Respectfully, nobody cares about your first post [Substack 101] 22.07.2025 36:31
In episode 4 of our Substack 101 series, we dive into how to relieve the pressure you’re putting on your first post, why you should hard launch your weird interests, and a grab bag of ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Links referenced in the episode: Substack School for Creative Overthinkers Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware,...
How to get over your bullsh*t and start posting without a plan [Substack 101] 15.07.2025 33:18
In episode 3 of our Substack 101 series, we get into the fool-proof (and annoying!) secret to being consistent on Substack, how being cringed out by your blocks can be a good thing, the metaphor that will cure your craving for a niche once and for all. Links referenced in the episode: Substack School for Creative Overthinkers Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs w...
Why Substack is perfect for ADHD squirrels with a million interests [Substack 101] 08.07.2025 33:48
Episode 2 of our Substack 101 series! We dive into WHO exactly will benefit from having a Substack, why a newsletter is the ultimate low-stakes creative practice, and why it’s the perfect platform for creatives who have new interests, opinions, and ideas every week. Substack School for Creative Overthinkers Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-...
Why is everyone starting a Substack? [Substack 101] 01.07.2025 32:00
In episode 1 of our new Substack 101 series, we dive into WTF Substack even is, how it’s different from other newsletter platforms, and why you (as a creative weirdo who’s constantly disgruntled by IG) should take advantage of it 👀 Links referenced in the episode: Substack School for Creative Overthinkers How I Built This: Substack Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepre...
How to stop spiraling & start creating 17.06.2025 10:30
We're sneaking back onto the feed to share a JUICY free portion of our latest project! The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting Started is a warm, no-fluff guide for perfectionists, procrastinators, and overthinkers who are tired of waiting for the perfect moment and ready to take action. So if you’ve been telling yourself you’ll start your Substack ( ahem ), open that Etsy shop, or pick up that cre...
Our brutally honest review of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way 29.04.2025 47:37
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ give their final review of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way — what surprised us, what changed in our business, and what’s next! Links referenced in the episode: The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting Started How to do the Bare Min Artist’s Way — Substack article MJ's vlog! Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entr...
Not you trying to plan everyyy detail before you even start [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 12] 22.04.2025 49:18
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 💻 The story that ACTUALLY broke the internet 🎨 A case to make more sh*tty art 🗝️ Recovering a sense of faith with week 12 of the bare minimum artist’s way Links referenced in the episode: Grab our zine! The Overthinker’s Guide to Getting Started Lewis Rossignol Jackisagenius Internet People is a podcast for creatives, a...
Not you refusing to give a f*ck about your inner artist [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 11] 15.04.2025 55:11
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🕵️ A screen-free activity for people who can feel the brain rot setting in 📼 The local spot you didn’t know you needed in your neighborhood 💃 Recovering a sense of autonomy with week 11 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas Try...
Not you defending your creative limitations [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 10] 09.04.2025 53:22
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 👕 The cutest way to get dressed every day 📸 How to deal with your overwhelming camera roll 🤺 Recovering a sense of self-protection with week 10 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Referenced in the episode: The podcast episode MJ kept referencing Hang out with us on Substack! Our audio class — The Perfectionist's Guid...
Not you being too scared to keep trying [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 9] 01.04.2025 56:00
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🕵🏾 A new whodunnit by everyone’s favorite screenwriter 🎙️ The corner of YouTube you never thought you’d end up on 💓 Recovering a sense of compassion with week 9 of The Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas xokatieasmr Youtube Channel I...
Not you letting your past be the reason you’re still stuck [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 8] 25.03.2025 48:24
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 👯♀️ How to be a better villager 🗒️ Why you should start documenting your life 💥 Recovering a sense of strength with week 8 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: Be a Better Villager TikTok MJ’s field notes Microjournal Notion template Check out our $33 audio class for perfectionists Intern...
Not you being a jealous b*tch instead of putting yourself out there [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 7] 18.03.2025 54:43
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🚗 A game for people who like building little worlds 🪩 The 10 minute activity to change your mood 👯 Recovering a sense of connection with week 7 of the artist’s way Links referenced in the episode: Check out Tyler Burdic's Soundcloud!!!!! Daily Dance Party Article Check out our $33 audio class Internet People is a pod...
Not you making everything harder than it needs to be [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 6] 11.03.2025 51:35
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🌀 How to get unstuck 🧙♀️ The green girl who blew up on social media 💎 Recovering a sense of abundance on week 6 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: MK Morrissey podcast interview Join Writing Club Check out our $33 audio class Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and ent...
Not you people-pleasing instead of actually doing what you want [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 5] 04.03.2025 49:00
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🎮 An actually-fun alternative to scrolling your phone ⚖️ The redemption arc we’ve been waiting for 💭 Week 5 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: Monica Lewinsky Interview Florence Given article Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware,...
Not you pretending everything is "fine" [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 4] 25.02.2025 43:43
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🦉 The woman behind social media’s biggest personality 📺 The most fun way to watch your favorite reality show 🎨 The Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 4 Links referenced in the episode: Join Writing Club! How a 23-year-old graduate helped transform Duolingo’s social media marketing Hidden Brain - How to Get Out of a Rut In...
Not you trying to micromanage the creative process [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 3] 18.02.2025 47:18
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🎨 A wonderful and unusual place to hang out with your friends 💬 Why you should try social snacking 💥 Recovering a sense of power with Week 3 of the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way Links referenced in the episode: Join Writing Club! On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Rage Becomes Her by Soraya Chemaly Anna’s Brilliance Exp...
Not you looking for approval from the wrong people [Bare Minimum Artist’s Way: Week 2] 11.02.2025 51:18
In week 2 of the Bare Minimum Artist's Way, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🖌️ Where you should take yourself on a date this weekend 🏆 The humble social media beginnings of a grammy winner 🌀 Why trusting your creativity might make you feel like you’re losing your mind Links referenced in the episode: Join Writing Club! Doechii’s YouTube Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entre...
Not you judging people instead of actually making things [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 1] 05.02.2025 48:25
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 📘 The perfect book for slow readers 🐠 Why you should wear more color 👀 Why it feels better to judging everyone instead of actually making the thing you want to make Referenced in the episode: Get the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Internet People podcast for creatives, ar...
How to do the Bare Minimum Artist’s Way 29.01.2025 30:14
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 💸 Is your money happy or sad? ☀️ Why your morning routine is too complicated 📕 How to do the bare minimum artist’s way Links referenced in the episode: Get the Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Get Happy Money by Ken Honda Internet People is podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and ch...
Advice for disgruntled Internet creators in 2025 22.01.2025 52:29
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 📺 Jeopardy for the chronically online 🎨 How to do the artist’s way with ADHD 🤳 Advice for disgruntled creators Links referenced in the episode: Subscribe to the Internet People Newsletter Check out our $33 audio class Internet People is podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and...
10 Productivity Hacks for Your ADHD 15.01.2025 57:46
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 🍿 One of the most beautiful and inspiring corners of Youtube 💸 A business model that’s breaking our brains 🧠 10 productivity hacks for your ADHD Links referenced in the episode: Writing Club The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas SlowTV article Poem Club Catdroool Club Set Boundaries, Find Pea...
Brain rot & how to get the f*ck off your phone 17.12.2024 51:54
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 📺 A show that actually might break your brain 💓 A heartwarming chat you need to hear 🧠 What the hell to do about your Brain Rot Links referenced in the episode: How I Made My Phone Less Addictive by Anna Seirian Check out our $33 audio class Internet People is podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are...
How to quiet your overthinking and trust your creative instincts 11.12.2024 48:03
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 💭 The most creative person who ever lived 🧼 The best podcasts for doing chores 💡 How to trust your creative instincts instead of overthinking everything Links referenced in the episode: Leonardo da Vinci documentary Smosh Reads Reddit Stories podcast Two Hot Takes podcast Internet People is podcast for creatives, artis...
The convo about niches & personal branding you weren’t supposed to hear 06.12.2024 14:35
This episode was clipped from a ~very candid~ conversation by cohosts Anna and MJ when discussing, well, what their next podcast episode was going to be. We discuss: 😒 Feeling like a big IG following is what you need to legitimize yourself as a creator 💌 How Substack feels like early TikTok ⭐️ A reframe on your personal brand’s niche (and why you don’t need to tie yourself to “one” thing) 📱A n...
4 Things We Learned the Hard Way as ADHD Entrepreneurs 04.12.2024 55:45
In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss: 💭 A would you rather that has us both stumped 📚 A wholesome recommendation for the introverts 🌀 A few things we learned the hard way this year as ADHD entrepreneurs Links referenced in the episode: Join Writing Club! Anna’s Sunday Reading Club Tyler the Creator talk Internet People is podcast for creatives, artists, an...
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