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Creative Elements
Creative Elements explores how your favorite creators do what they do.
Through narrative interviews, Jay Clouse dives into the nitty-gritty of how the world's best creators like Seth Godin, James Clear, Austin Kleon, and Lauren Hom make a living from their art and creativity. You'll hear the specific elements of their personality, style, or approach that have helped them thrive – elements like focus, vulnerability, revision, and constraints.
By learning how these creators make a living with their art and creativity, you'll gain the tools and confidence to do the same.
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![#77: Andy J. Pizza [Storytelling] – Writing with pictures and developing your taste Image](https://podpage.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.imgix.net%2Fpodcasts%2Feedd5a6a-ad9c-11eb-b55d-e35db184c551%2Fimage%2F77_Andy_J._Pizza.jpg%3Fixlib%3Drails-2.1.2%26max-w%3D3000%26max-h%3D3000%26fit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat%2Ccompress?auto=format&h=720&w=600&s=792eb2947d3ec5096cba3582df9031f1 "#77: Andy J. Pizza [Storytelling] – Writing with pictures and developing your taste")
Oct. 26, 2021
#77: Andy J. Pizza [Storytelling] – Writing with pictures and develop…
Andy J. Pizza is an illustrator and the host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast.
![#65: Austin Kleon [Luck] – 10 years as a full-time writer and stealing like an artist Image](https://podpage.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.imgix.net%2Fpodcasts%2Fee7f1fe0-ad9c-11eb-b55d-5731de93ec10%2Fimage%2FAustin_Kleon.jpg%3Fixlib%3Drails-2.1.2%26max-w%3D3000%26max-h%3D3000%26fit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat%2Ccompress?auto=format&h=720&w=600&s=48698564ddfa662c0a2f6a5102243f57 "#65: Austin Kleon [Luck] – 10 years as a full-time writer and stealing like an artist")
July 20, 2021
#65: Austin Kleon [Luck] – 10 years as a full-time writer and stealin…
Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Stea…
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July 13, 2021
#64: Charli Marie Prangley [Commitment] - Building a YouTube Channel …
Charli Marie Prangley is the creator of the YouTube Channel CharlieMarieTV.
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April 13, 2021
#52: Cole Cuchna [Perseverance]
Dissecting how an indie podcaster went from side hustle to full time as a Spotify Original
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#41: Tim Urban [Struggle]
Why the author of Wait But Why focuses on quality over consistency
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Aug. 18, 2020
#21: Matt D'Avella [Experimentation]
Freelancing, filmmaking, podcasting, and finding success on YouTube.
![#11: Vanessa Van Edwards [Pivot] Image](https://podpage.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.imgix.net%2Fpodcasts%2F7d55e00c-a27a-11ea-ae37-0b7c53e748f8%2Fimage%2Fuploads_2F1590845722752-w4px7mjk81-4852504acaa59bc50c491269e465ed97_2F12%252BVanessa%252BVan%252BEdwards.jpg%3Fixlib%3Drails-2.1.2%26max-w%3D3000%26max-h%3D3000%26fit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat%2Ccompress?auto=format&h=720&w=600&s=afdf457b1e7b9e9edb5b19bad4253b9f "#11: Vanessa Van Edwards [Pivot]")
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#11: Vanessa Van Edwards [Pivot]
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March 31, 2020
#2: James Clear [Revision]
Habits, research, and how to create A+ work from a New York Times best selling author
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March 24, 2020
#1: Seth Godin [Empathy]
Art, freelancing, building a personal brand, and the problem with being authentic
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Andy J. Pizza is an illustrator and the host of the Creative Pep Talk podcast.
About the Host
Jay Clouse
I'm here to help you build a life of creative independence.
There is nothing better than having the freedom to invest your time and creative energy into projects that you choose. Creating things on your own terms and earning a living while doing it.
Most of my creative energy is directed towards my podcast, Creative Elements, and my newsletter, Creative Companion.
I want to join and support YOU on your own journey to creative independence. The path is long, but it's the best path you can walk. It's your path. And I'll be right there by your side, encouraging and inspiring you the whole way.
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