The Creative Herd

when life feels like it got turned up to 11 in the best way. you can bet you are following your bliss. keep going.

You can't take a swing, if you don't step up to the plate.

Some intimate couch chats 

What are your feelings on the term "content creator"?

Why do so few us know the actual original saying which was: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”   

Accountability creation updates

our first livestream, and a start of an accountability group

Be careful what you yell into the universe.

You ever think you'll stop burning out?

The only way you'll develop your taste if by trying things, so go out and make things. Even if you don't like it, you'll learn from it. 

Tbh social media is weird... feelin like boomers right about now.

Ever got sucked into watching new gear reviews? Then this episode is for you. 

Always be opened minded & don't worry too much about expectations.
Just be present, and show up as your full self.
Always take the meeting!

Every considered why passion projects are so important?

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Not every client is going to be your best friend, even if you try your best to make the relationship fruitful.
Just be aware, and don't worry - you'll always have more ideas.

always rolling, always evolving. we hope you are too. 

A quick note to self to get uncomfortable more often. 

The Myth of 'I Don't Have'
🔗https://youtu.be/AFhPq_0OefE

Just like learning to ride a bike for the first time, hop on and start pedalling. You will learn and figure it out along the way.

Paige Foskett is a multi-faceted creative person. She's been in the Toronto film & theatre scene for around 10 years.
We chat about ego in the industry, how creativity should be collaborative and how feeling safe makes everyone do their best work.

Relationships are more valuable than money when working as a creative. Because of this it's good to protect your time and energy and spend it on the people that matter. You don't need to please everyone, just the right people. Stop working with the people who don't get you and fire your bad clients if any of this episode has happened to you.

Ever said yes to too many things?
In this episode we chat about the discipline it takes to keep a healthy balance of work, over-committing, and how to realize when you should say no instead of yes. 

Everyone's on the same team, we can all win, we can all lift each other up. Not everyone has that mindset.
But that's how you'll find your inner circle. That's how you'll separate yourself. Lead with love. ✌

Can you describe your style? If you can't maybe you are in a growing stage where you are re-defining where you are but make sure you take note of that. If you have style, you have direction and that's what people will call out.

More often than not, it's who you know not what you know. Ryan & I talk about the importance of building out your networking web (specifically in the client world) and why it's beneficial. This is more of a tips and tricks episode than anything else. Basically here's a few things we think works well! Invest your time wisely.

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Repetition is one of the many keys to getting good at any craft. Cam Harapiak has gladly devoted his time to his passion. Cam, a full-time designer and lettering artist in Toronto discusses the way he got into the industry, the way he recharges, & why it's important to experiment with different mediums within your craft.
Among much more we chatted about not stressing out or putting too much pressure on yourself while creating so you can avoid burnout. 

Free works sucks, but is necessary in pretty much any creative field.
If you want to stretch yourself, try new things and build your portfolio, it's important to be seeking out the right kind of free work.
What do you want to be paid to do? Find your niche first - working for free, then go & compete in the industry. 

There's two main ways to end up working for yourself. Build it up slowly as a side hustle or take the leap of faith, go all in, make it your soul purpose and have no plan b. Sasha took the latter and hasn't looked back since. We talk about the hurdles she's faced and how she's kept laser focus on the path that she's taken.

Braven Carvalho (BRVN) is an artist who has spent the majority of his life playing & making music. Over the last few years he's been turning down his self doubt, tuning into what his ears tell him sounds good so that he could focus on putting together his first EP.
We talk about not holding back, not caring about what others think and what it takes to overcome doubt.