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Making Your Work Speak for Itself on Your Own Terms Everyone’s paths are different. Sometimes you have to do things your own way and go against the grain. It doesn’t have to be pretty or perfect—it just has to work for you. Today’s guest has been blazing his own trail for quite some time by landing killer gigs working with Lollapalooza, Bones Coffee Co, Dickies, and a ton of your favorite bands. I’m talking about Joshua Noom—illustrator, designer, and creative dad—who's slanging dope work out of Florida. Today, Josh and I go deep into: Making your own way in life instead of following the herd Working hard so your work speaks for itself Taking initiative and doing outreach to get work Using comparison as fuel for growth Fonts, Process, and Pizza This episode is going to give you permission to do things your own way and embrace your story and unique style. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Joshua Noom: Instagram | Website | Behance | Dribbble | Twitter Free Mac Image Tracing Software: Cocoapotrace Free PC Image Tracing Software: Potrace Sign up and download your FREE Ever Expanding Design Cuts Bundle Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: MissAdam8 from UK Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Use Competition to Your Advantage Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” We, as a creative community, can accomplish some incredible things when we teach, collaborate, and encourage each other rather than bullying, undermining, and tearing people down. Back in episode 104, I strongly voice my opinion on creative copy cats and stress the importance of creating your own waves. However, at the end of the day, we're all recycling the ideas that came before we did. We can never claim we are the true OG's of making dope shit in whatever style or medium we work in because someone has dipped their toes in it well before we did. Instead of publicly attacking someone and sending your social mobs to do your justice, use competition as fuel to motivate you to constantly step up your game and evolve. Doing this not only raises the bar, but it pushes our whole industry forward. When get so focused on what everyone else is doing and how it can affect us, we undermine our own potential. In my mind, there's enough room at the table for everyone to eat and thrive. Step Back & See the Bigger Picture Micro vs Macro MICRO good: taking care of your overall well-being in the grand scheme of things good: living in the moment good: appreciating wins whether small or big bad: feeling like you're the center of the universe bad: feeling like you're the only one dealing with hard times MACRO good: understanding you're a speck of dust in an infinite universe good: having perspective and empathy to put yourself in other's shoes good: taking care of yourself to help you help others bad: being so worried about everyone else that you forget to take care of yourself bad: being so focused on the big picture that you're paralyzed to act in the now It's like working on a mural—you're up close and obsessed with all the tiny minor details. Yet, when you step back, you begin to see the bigger picture of what you're creating. The step back allows you to let go of the tiny details and focus on the whole sum. Short Game vs Long Game Short Game: You have to operate in the micro every day by keeping your head down and playing the short game. It's a day-by-day grind, no doubt about it. Long Game: At the same time, you have to be able to look up and see what lies ahead of you from a macro perspective. That's where a vision and goals can guide you to play the long game at the same time. Create for Impact My goal is to create waves that have an effect far after my finite time on this planet expires. I define impact as anything that allows someone listening to tap into their potential and use their gift to impact others. I admit, chasing the glory and praise gives you a pretty wicked high. At the same time, though, it can become toxic and hella exhausting. Since I've made this mental shift to chase the impact in October 2018, the fulfillment I get far outweighs the features, likes, comments, or new followers. I'd rather get one DM telling me how the podcast rekindled their love for creating and helped them hit publish. That shit is dope. So I ask you: how can you play the micro short game while keeping in mind the macro long game for impact? Here are a few scenarios to noodle on: If you're an aspiring artist, how can the work you create add a little pep in someone's step who happens to browse upon your Instagram profile? If you're a freelancer, how can you work towards a future of freelance where the brands you work with are making an impact on the greater good (e.g. creating work for charities or non-profits)? If you're a brand, how can you create campaigns and collaborate with individuals that speak out against issues like social injustice (e.g Nike and Colin Kaepernick)? Other Ways to Make an Impact and Build Community: collaborate encourage teach share openly buy your friends' shit stick up for each other call out people's bullshit stand for something and use your voice Be a Small Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself Life is pretty rad when you're surrounded by people who are aligned to your beliefs and have your back. Creating for impact takes one person at a time, and anyone can do it. You don't need the largest audience or resume to contribute to the bigger cause. By all means, you're important. Take care of your well-being to be an example of others to do the same. However, at the end of the day, it's bigger than you in the grand scheme of life. Be a small part of something bigger than yourself. Shownotes Episode 104: Don't Die A Creative Copycat Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: MonGE from Egypt Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Executive Assistant: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via

A 6-Step Game Plan for Finding Clarity to Create Your Own Future “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Abe Lincoln I’m fired up for this punchy solo episode today. I’ve been answering a lot of questions via IG DMs or in my Private Facebook Community, and there seems to be a theme in a lot of my responses. I compiled a lot of the pattern answers together and crafted this little diddy to help you know what you want out of life and how to make a game plan to go get it. Today, I'm giving you a 6 Step Game Plan for Finding Clarity to Create Your Own Future. I want this to be an episode you can easily go back and reference when you’re lacking clarity or need that spark to keep pushing forward. 1. HAVE A VISION “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” - Jonathan Swift Lockdown these 3 things and be as specific as possible: Know what you want Know who you want to be Know where you’re going Action Step: Write down a detailed answer for each of the 3 aforementioned areas and note if this vision pertains to the short term (this year) or longer term (3, 5, or 10 years from now). 2. BUILD A GAME PLAN Give yourself a target to aim at short term and long term Set goals & make them SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timebound Have a way to track and measure your goals Place your goals where you can see them each day Action Step: What’s one thing you want to accomplish in 2019? How can you break it down into a SMART goal? 3. TAKE ACTION Stop waiting on your dream to come to you Opportunities don’t magically come to your front door like a piping hot and freshly delivered pizza Take initiative and ownership of your situation and what you want out of life Action Step: With your previously created SMART goal, what’s the first step you should take? Act on it today if you’re able to. 4. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS It’s not what you know—it’s who you know Who you know will get your foot in the door; what you know (skills) will get you the cheddar Be a giver and not a taker by providing value and serving others COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING Action Step: Inject yourself into a community of like-minded people who are all working towards similar visions as you. 5. BE CONSISTENT Seanwes- “People don’t notice announcements, people notice consistency.” Remind people you exist by staying in front of them on multiple channels Excuses ≠ Results (excuses are easy; results are hard) Action Step: I recommend a minimum of putting art or content onto the interwebs at least once a week. 6. BE PERSISTENT Life is fucking tough, but adversity is the bridge that leads you to your next destination It takes a lot of grit and perseverance to get through those crusty times (low moments) in life Having something you’re passionate about that provides a purpose to your life, and others will help see you through those tough times Action Step: Hoard your victories. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: Ian Deloney from USA Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Tom Ross Design Cuts CEO on Growing a Tribe & Boosting Engagement I thrive when I’m able to engage with other creatives, and I pride myself in building my brand and reputation around serving others. I really vibe to others who approach life and their business in the same way—which is why today’s guest is hella special and a perfect fit for what I want to share with you. Today we have on Tom Ross, CEO of Design Cuts, Co-Host of the Honest Designers Podcast, and the zero bullshit content creator machine with his personal brand The Honest Entrepreneur Show. He's an expert in the online marketing space when it comes to email list growth, website strategy, brand messaging, as well as an expert in growing an audience and boosting engagement. I've mentioned he's been consulting me with a lot of these, too, as I elevate my brand and business in 2019. Get your note-taking utensils armed and ready because Tom’s gonna school you in: Removing the sleaziness from marketing yourself Growing a loyal tribe by listening and serving Being authentic and treating people like their more than numbers Holistic tips and clutch hacks for boosting engagement This episode will no doubt position you to take your brand and side hustle to the next level now and into the future. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Tom Ross: Design Cuts | The Honest Designers Show | The Honest Entrepreneur Show Sign up and download your FREE Ever Expanding Design Cuts Bundle Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: EzgiPlatin from Turkey Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

The 3 Causes of Self-Doubt = "I'm Not Enough" "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." -Suzy Kazzem The following concept is from a talk Lewis Howes gave at his Summit of Greatness last October 2018. He mentioned that the 3 causes of self-doubt that hold us back from starting and chasing our creative dreams fall into these buckets of fear: Fear of Failure Fear of Judgment Fear of Success Imagine a 3-ring Venn diagram with each fear located in a circle. At the overlapping center is the feeling of "I'm not enough." In today's episode, I'm giving you 3 reasons to overcome your fear of getting started now, so that your future self will thank you. Avoid the 'What Ifs' On Your Deathbed In the book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bonnie Ware, the number one regret from those on their deathbed was, "I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me." Bonnie states, “This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it." Final thoughts: Don't let the thoughts and influences of family, friends, or acquaintances deter you from pursuing your calling—don't settle for an average life! Don't ignore the omens and signs—the more of them you ignore, the less they'll come your way; and you'll give up on your dream You'll Regret Not Starting Sooner Avoid the trap of tomorrow, I'll start this when I: have the time have the energy have the resources hit this age land this job etc. My Biggest Regrets My biggest regrets have never been, "Damn, I never should've attempted that." My biggest regrets have always been, "Damn, I wish I would've started doing that sooner." E.g., sharing my work, blogging, podcasting, video, investing TIME and EFFORT into myself and my dream Every new start is a humble beginning Take Action Action leads to failure, which is necessary for growth. Don't Rob Yourself and Others of Your Gift "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." - William Shakespeare or Picasso (nobody knows) We all have untapped creative potential, and it's our duty to spend our days trying to discover it so we can share with others When you don't seek out your gift, you rob your current and future self of purpose, fulfillment, happiness, and value you can bring to others Action Step: Attack Fear "Do what you fear, and fear disappears." - David Joseph Schwartz What is the one thing that's holding you back from chasing your creative dreams? By the end of the day of when you first hear this episode, I challenge you to get uncomfortable and take that first step toward attacking that fear. This could be having that hard conversation with a loved one about your dream, sharing your work on social media for the first time, or signing up for that workout class. Whatever it is, take action and don't fall into the trap of tomorrow. Don't go to your deathbed regretting the action you never took. You deserve to be happy. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Lewis Howes Summit of Greatness 2019 The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bonnie Ware Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: Lime_Biscuit from USA Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah Previous episode references on overcoming fear https://perspective-collective.com/89/ https://perspective-collective.com/facing-your-fears-the-reasons-youre-scared-to-start/ https://perspective-collective.com/46/ — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Dangerous Ideas & Living Boldly with James Victore Today, we have on a special guest who epitomizes everything I stand for: serving and empowering creatives while putting my unique work and message into the world. I’m talking about James Victore who’s been kicking ass and taking names from his pocket of the planet in Texas. He’s won an Emmy, been featured in the Museum of Modern Art multiple times, and has received a ton of accolades as an artist and designer. However, his biggest impact, in my opinion, is his role teaching us to live a bold life as creatives. He’s got a killer podcast called Dangerous Ideas on Patreon and Youtube that’s sure to light a fire under your ass. He’s also one of the Keynotes at CROP Conference coming up on April 18-19 in Baton Rouge, so snag your tickets ASAP and use promo code PIZZA at checkout to have a chance to win a free Pop-Up Crop ticket. Buckle in as James as I charge head first into rough-terrain topics like: Having dangerous ideas to avoid being oatmeal Using Pain, Failure, & Adversity as your teachers Getting uncomfortable and not living on default mode How your quality of life is based on attitude and perspective How creating for yourself can have meaning to others Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Connect with James Victore: Website | Instagram Support and Watch his Dangerous Ideas Podcast: Patreon | YouTube Buy James' Latest Book: Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life Get your Crop Ticket by using Promo Code PIZZA at Checkout and watch James Victore's Keynote! Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: Oliv3r1 from USA Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Little Patterns on Niching Down, Pricing, Contracts, & Licensing Our incredibly talented guest today is Maggie Enterrios of Little Patterns. She’s an illustrator, packaging expert, and author of both the Nature Observer Journal and Gather Foraging Journal. Her incredibly-detailed style has landed her clients like Apple, Instagram, and the Chicago White Sox. Soon, she's gonna drop a project with Champagne Pappi...listen to the end, or Google it if you don’t know who that is! While her work is out of this world, I most admire her business chops and willingness to share her knowledge. Today, Maggie doesn’t hold back as we go deep into: Pricing your work for small brands and agencies and pitching The importance of contracts and breaking down licensing How to be more confident and take yourself seriously Defining your label instead of letting others define it for you Double-fisting canned wine and LaCroix’s, pizza, ghosts and more! Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, we need your help spreading it. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Connect with Maggie of Little Patterns: Website | Instagram | Behance Book Recommendations: Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines Little Patterns Guided Journals: Nature Observer | Gather Article: Illustration Licensing Explained - For The Small Business Owner & Marketer Article: Types of Illustration Licensing Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: riveting and revolting... from Austria Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Attracting Life-Changing Opportunities with Scott Biersack Today's guest has done work for juggernauts like Target, Netflix, Starbucks, Adobe, and Facebook to name a few—and he’s only 25 (but remember, we’re all on our own paths now, so kill the comparison). I’m talking about my brother, Scott Biersack aka Youbringfire, on social media. He’s a legend-in-the-making with his style, craft, and creativity; but what I admire the most is the attitude and self-awareness that he approaches life with. It’s truly inspiring and makes you think of the bigger picture. In today’s episode, Scott and I talk about: How his 365 lettering passion project jump-started his career How burnout and rock bottom were necessary obstacles that led to positive change The importance of your mental and physical well-being The Law of Attraction and changing the lens in which you see in the world His favorite video games, typefaces, and of course, pizza Overall, we get stupid deep and transparent in today’s conversation about things like pricing and life. Scott doesn’t hold back, and I think you’re really going to appreciate it like I did. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Connect with Scott: Website | Instagram | Dribbble Podcast supported by Patreon Backer Iron Bean Coffee Company Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: Merzevelli (USA) Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

People Appreciate Being Appreciated I used to be the kind of person who was always waiting for good things to happen to me. I used to be the kind of person who was always waiting for good things to happen to me. It felt like the world was against because it felt like the ball never bounced my way. I expected these things, but I damn sure didn’t deserve them with how I selfishly acted. What I learned over the years is you have to play aggressively instead of sitting passively on the bench and not getting into the game—the game of love (lol jk)...but seriously. Secret Audience Building Tip: Be Proactive (not the acne medicine) ACTION STEP #1: 5 x 5 Engagement Challenge For the next 5 days, slide into 5 people’s DM’s or comment on a post of theirs to show them some love and appreciation or tell them how their work has made an impact on you. ACTION STEP #2: Show Some Love Instagram Challenge #showsomelove2019 Create a piece with your own rendition of Show Some Love and tag your top 1-3 creators on Instagram. Use #showsomelove2019 and tag me on my PerspectiveCollective or Perspective Podcast IG to make sure I see it. I’ll be re-sharing my favorites on my stories for the first week. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Book Recommendation: 5 Love Languages Podcast supported by Patreon Backer Iron Bean Coffee Company Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Subscribe to the weekly P-C Newsletter Listener of the Week: zsofiavera (France) Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com Why Concept is King if You Want to Stand Out with Joshua Ariza of Chomp Brand LISTENERS OF THIS EPISODE GET 15% OFF CHOMP MERCH BY USING PROMO CODE PERSPECTIVE at Chompbrand.com. Back in episode 104 titled Don’t Die a Creative Copy Cat, we talk about stealing waves, riding waves, and making waves of your own. Not stealing waves is a given. Riding waves is a little more tricky, especially when you’re starting off. Then you have the wave-making mavericks in the game. These are the creatives who tenaciously find ways to be different, even if it means going against the grain. They take risks. They expect failure and welcome it with open arms. Most importantly, they bet on them themselves, take initiative, and make things happen. One of the biggest wave makers I’ve gotten to know in 2018 is Joshua Ariza who works full-time freelancing with the biggest brands in the world like Facebook, Nike, Red Bull, Disney, Star Wars, and Taco Bell. That’s pretty rad and all, but you have a legend in the making when you realized he's rocking his surf/skate apparel brand Chomp and while making time to be a family man and taking care of his earthly being and health. Josh and I talk about: Growing a profitable apparel brand Taking risks and betting on yourself Using failure as a tool instead of an excuse How concept is king and the importance of standing out than riding trends Using outreach to create your own opportunities Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes Connect with Joshua Ariza: Website | Instagram | Twitter Connect with and support Chomp Brand: Website | Instagram Episode reference: PP104 Don't Die a Creative Copy Cat Podcast supported by Patreon Backer Iron Bean Coffee Company Listener of the Week: anitakwiecien (UK) Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com Keeping Your Head Up and Handling It with Adé Hogue Social media has trained us to compare our lives to others and try to "catch up" with others. In reality, we’re running our own race. The path we’re on is our own. The highlights and successes come from the hard work we put in. The adversity we overcome propels us forward and allows us to grow. In this race, you’ll be presented with opportunities, obstacles, and risk; they all require you to act in the moment, but that’s life, right? As Tupac said, “Keep your head up and handle it.” Queue today’s guest: Chicago-based art director, designer & letterer, Adé Hogue. Adé’s worked with brands like Under Armour, Nike, Mercedes-Benz, and The Obama Foundation (to name a few) in his short tenure of full-time freelancing. He’s a wizard when it comes to experimenting with different mediums like flowers, utilizing natural light in his photography, and utilizing his style and voice to make an impact. Today, Adé and I talk about: Transitioning into full-time freelance and the lows that come with the highs Highlighting black lettering artists Acting in the moment instead of living with regret Bouncing back from adversity and finding the silver lining Side projects, pizza, and running (because they’re all related, right?) Whether you’re a runner or not, this episode with Adé will have ideas running through your head! Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv —and let’s connect. For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/112 Shownotes Connect with Adé Hogue: Website | Instagram Black Lettering Artists to follow: Cymone Wilder | Hust Wilson | Vocal Type Co. People of Craftsmanship by Tim Goodman & Amélie Lamont Listener of the Week: i.am.mky Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Subscribe & Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review to become a future Listener of the Week Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com How to Pay Your Dues to Get Paid with BenRealVsWorld of BWNC Why do we wait for others to believe in us before we believe in ourselves? You can’t sit around waiting for someone to give you the green light to make things happen. You have to roll with your gut and act on your intuition. Queue today's guest Ben Hagarty, AKA benrealvsworld. It’s easy to pick your jaw off the floor when you see the work he does and the clients he has. However, I’ve been in the backseat watching this dude put in non-stop work creating content since the beginning of YouTube. In today’s episode, Ben and I talk about: Chasing down and living his dream in LA Organically growing a Facebook Community to over 4k loyal creators Creating content on tour for global superstars -Paying your dues to gain leverage and credibility Most importantly, we’re putting Casey’s General Store Pizza on the map again Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast. Shownotes Follow BenRealvsWorld: Instagram | Youtube Join the BWNC Facebook Community Listen to the BWNC Podcast Listener of the Week: Speeze1 Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com Growing an Audience & Profitable Side Hustle with Becca Courtice of The Happy Ever Crafter Many of us have this creative side hustle dream we’d love to live out, but the biggest thing holding us back is ourselves. Queue tdoday's guest: Becca Courtice, who runs TheHappyEverCrafter and makes shit look pretty all the way from Ottawa, Canada. She truly inspires me as I see her operate her online business, as she puts her entire focus on becoming a master of her craft and then serves her audience by teaching them want they want to know. Today we talk about: Growing an online tribe and listening to your audience Making time to grind outside a day job and build a profitable business Scheduling your success and showing up with intention The importance of routines, meditation, and your physical and mental health Plus tons of tips for best use of brushes and markers I have no doubt this one will encourage you show up with intention and take that next step in your creative grind. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/110 Shownotes Follow Becca: Instagram | Website | Private Facebook Group Join The Perspective-Collective Private Facebook Group family and connect with like-minded creatives Podcast support by Iron Bean Coffee Co. Listener of the Week: kitsunyume Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

This episode is brought to you by Crop Conference Crop is a 2-day celebration of creativity, community and inspiration April 18th & 19th in Baton Rouge, LA. Register today before it sells out and use Promo Code PIZZA at checkout to be entered to win a FREE ticket to their PopUp Crop Fall event! Check out the full lineup at Cropcons.com 5 Enlightening Lessons in 2018 to Help You Dominate 2019 2018 was the biggest, most memorable, and most profitable year in the books yet. I've failed a lot. I've learned a lot. I know there is a ton of room from improvement, which excites me. That's why, today, I've reflected on the year and want to share the top five most enlightening lessons learned from 2018 to help you dominate your next chapter in 2019. In 2019, I want you thinking bigger, sharpening your focus and intent, and believing in yourself and your work. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. Shownotes Join the Private Facebook Group family and connect with like-minded creatives PP 101: Born for Greatness Listener of the Week: Miriambos_ Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Excuses, Fear & Discomfort Many things boils down to excuses, fear, and discomfort. It's easy to make excuses and attach the blame to something else. From my experience, there are many things that hold many of us back from the people we're meant to become and stop us from positively impacting other people. That's why the final part of this Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series is Stop Brewing a Latte Excuses & Make it Happen. Today, we're going to hold ourselves accountable and follow through on our commitments. That way, we can get a little closer to becoming the future version of ourselves we crave to be. Shownotes Join the P-C Newsletter Team Join the Private Facebook Group Family Listener of the Week: Jkjacksonart Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary We live in a world where outside marketing forces make millions by seducing and influencing us to buy their product or services. Then we spend endless hours on social media unconsciously consuming other people's perfectly-curated feeds. It's easy to feel brainwashed into wanting these people's lives. This desire causes us to mimic what we see so we can attempt to "fit in and be happy." After spending much of my life getting bullied, all I ever wanted was to fit in—but I'm realizing I'd rather express myself as I am and stand out. So many of us creatives want to show up and be seen. However, we play it safe and tiptoe the edge of what's comfortable and what we think others want to see. That's why part two of the Coffee Caffeinated Kick Series is all about Espresso Yourself By Any Beans Necessary. Today's episode is a two-part approach to playing the short game while planning for the long game. The Short Game First, our focus starts by helping you find your groove and voice by creating work that expresses yourself. We do this by breaking away from people-pleasing and celebrating our weird. The Long Game Second, I'm planting a bigger picture in your head of how your work should target one specific person (your perfect follower). Then, we'll talk about scaling that to 1,000 True Fans to make a living as a creator. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast. Shownotes Feck Perfuction (I failed to mention this during recording but this phrase is from James Victore). PP 093: You're Not Pizza (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Series Pt. 1 PP 081: 3 Super Convincing Reasons to Share Your Weird & Waive Your Freak Flag 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Listener of the Week: Jimmy the Ink Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player:** Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

A Coffee-Caffeinated Kick Whether you drink it black, with cream, or with cream and 13 Stevias, coffee is a magical elixir that fuels our creative grind. It puts a pep in our step when we start our mornings. It provides that spark when you hit that 2 PM wall. Most importantly, it creates community amongst creators and provides an instant connection. Today, we're going to finish the year strong—as strong as my black coffee—with a 3-part Coffee Caffeinated Kick series. I want this series to function like audio coffee—to give you an extra boost in the AM or PM when you sip your coffee and get after it. Whether you buy your beans ground or grind your own, part one of this series is titled Good Things Happen to Those Who Grind. If you struggle with the lack of time, money, and motivation then this one is for you. Enjoy This Episode? Let me know what you think by sharing a video or photo of you sippin' coffee and listening to this episode and share with me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast. Shownotes The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM PP 068: 5 Ways to Make Time for Your Creative Side Hustle & Get Results Colin Tierney's FREE Calligraphy Community Amy Tangerine: Craft a Life You Love Listener of the Week: Austin C.M. Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Leveling the Playing Field & Proving Your Humanity If you’re a creative like me, you deal with imposter syndrome, burnout, finding time to make personal work, and trying to make something meaningful. Some people refuse to admit these “flaws” publicly, as they feel it would tarnish their potential professional perception. In my eyes, showing the world that you're human attracts more people to you—no matter if you’re a wide-eyed rookie or a polished vet in the game. No one has it all figured out, no matter how hard someone tries to convince you otherwise. We appreciate knowing that the people we admire struggle with the same things we do—at least I do. It levels the playing field and empowers us to take it up a notch because if they can do it, we can too. Battling Comparison, Fighting Burnout, and Crushing Your Grind with Nick Slater Queue today’s guest, Nick Slater, illustrator and design Goliath slanging jaw-dropping work out of the Bay Area. He’s worked with big brands like Lyft, Slack, Twitter, Asana, Zendesk, Airstream, Epicurrence, and The Washington Post. His creativity, diverse skillset, and frequent output certainly may persuade you he’s a robot. However, with how open he is about the struggles we all deal with, reminds you he’s definitely human just like the rest of us. That’s what I love most about Nick—he’s got big-time work, but doesn't have a big head. In today’s episode, Nick Slater and I go into the nitty gritty about: Getting caught in the comparison trap even after you've "made it" Making time to grind outside a day job Fighting burnout by finding new outlets Looking inside to create impactful work outside What his last slice of pizza would be if he was on death row This one is going to give you all the feels and set a fire under your ass to push to the next level as we finish this week and year strong. You know the drill! Take a screenshot or share a video of the episode you’re listening to and tag me on IG @perspectivepodcast and let me know what you think. I enjoy the hell out of connecting with you each week there. — Shownotes Listener of the Week: Aloysiusrichtofen Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram ####Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 ####Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Steal Like an Artist, not a Creative Copycat “Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.” - Austin Kleon, Steal Like an Artist When you're a kid, copying is second nature. It's a harmless and innocent way to express yourself and develop some artistic skills. When you get older, copying is no longer so innocent—especially when you pass someone else's work off as your own. That's why, today, we're going to talk about riding waves, stealing waves, and making waves of your own. There are ways to emulate without plagiarism. There are ways to put your own unique flavor on a style to stand out from the noise. Don't die a copycat, be a different breed. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. For the full shownotes, visit Perspective-Collective.com/104 — Shownotes Book: Austin Kleon - Steal Like an Artist Listener of the Week: Eyerollcreative Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher

Mental Health, Social Media & the Secret World of Pricing with Ari Woeste Opening up about your struggles opens you up to being put under a microscope. However, I feel when we do open up about our story, it makes us more human and gives others permission to embrace their imperfect story. Queue today’s guest: Ari Woeste, an independent lettering artist and art director out of Minneapolis, MN, who’s especially a force with tactile and food lettering. She’s crushed projects for some of the biggest brands in the world like Wal-Mart, Polo Ralph Lauren, General Mills, and Yoplait (to name a few). Ari has an incredible story filled with humility, and she’s not afraid to open up about the ups and downs of her creative career. On today’s episode, Ari and I get super deep into: Battling with the inner critic and comparison Dealing with the dark side of social media and mental health Tackling the rollercoaster world of freelance and pricing Taking yourself seriously and following your intuition And her new dog @kylethepupper This one is going to hit home with you no matter where you are on your creative grind. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on IG @perspectivepodcast or on Twitter, and let’s connect. — Shownotes Connect with Ari: Instagram 1 | Instagram 2 | Website Kyle the Pupper IG: @kylethepupper Hoodzpah - FABAS Book Listener of the Week: emilyroseartistry Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher

Solving and Serving with Stefan Kunz Today's guest, Stefan Kunz, has built a creative empire with lettering and digital products. At such a young age, you’d think his amassing of an Instagram audience of over 300K+ loyal followers happened overnight, but I can assure you it didn’t. Stefan is a DO'er as he works on his craft daily and attracts opportunities. Stefan is also a giver as he solves problems for himself and shares the solution with his audience. On today’s episode, Stefan and I pull back the curtain on: Growing an audience by listening and serving Solving problems creatively for yourself and others Pushing your limitations and aiming at big targets Building a passive income with digital products And most importantly, his favorite pizza… I have no doubt this one is going give you the spark you need to elevate your work and to close out 2018 with a bang. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Connect with Stefan: Instagram | Website | Shop | Youtube Use Promo Code PERSPECTIVE for 10% off any product for the first 100 Listeners Buy Stefan's Book - The Art of Lettering: Modern Calligraphy in Four Easy Steps Listener of the Week: Eyerollcreative Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher

Do you struggle with clarity and focus on your vision? This was me recently until a recent life-changing experience. Early in October, I had a spontaneous opportunity to attend the Summit of Greatness in Columbus, OH. This monstrous event brings together the world's greatest minds and talents in entertainment, public speaking, fitness, health, and personal development. What I was able to soak up from these legends made a massive impact on every facet of my life and that's what I want to share with you today. Today, I'm breaking down the following: The definition of greatness Why you were born for greatness Top 4 takeaways from the Summit My declaration of intent for my life and creative grind moving forward I ask that you have an open your mind, think big, and act on any concept or idea that hits home with you throughout this episode. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Summit of Greatness 2019 School of Greatness Book School of Greatness Podcast Jim Carrey's $10 Million Dollar Check story Rolling with Life’s Punches (Episode 96) Listener of the Week: Histor33 Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

The Big 100 EPISODE 100 BABY! You're in for a treat. I've listened to hours of previous guest episodes and strategically plucked out some of the best golden nuggets. These people's words made a significant impact on my daily mindset and approach and I feel it will hit home with you too. The following, in no particular order, are the Top 10 Tips from Industry Juggernauts to Elevate Your Creative Hustle. You're getting knowledge bombs dropped on you from the likes of: Erik Marinovich, Lauren Hom, Durham Brand & Co., Hoodzpah, Industry Print Shop, BenRealvsWorld, Pandr Design Co., Mama's Sauce, Propaganda and Alicja Colon. So sit back, open your mind, and let this heavy dose of knowledge vibrate through your body and soul...oh, ya, it's like that today. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Episode 85: Erik Marinovich Episode 75: Lauren Hom Episode 70: Durham Brand & Co. Episode 71: Hoodzpah Episode 56: Industry Print Shop Episode 61: BenRealVsWorld Episode 65: Pandr Design Co. Episode 84: Mama's Sauce Episode 82: Propaganda Episode 45: Alicja Colon Hoodzpah book: Freelance and Business and Stuff (FABAS) Dose of Inspiration: @travispietsch Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Working Through Your Path and Passions Sometimes, it takes a few attempts to figure out which passion path you should be following in life. You may have multiple interests, but not all of them point toward a fruitful future. Queue today’s guest, Kyle Letendre aka @HeyKyle, a groovy magician who casts spellbinding expressive lettering and illustrations for some of the biggest kids on the block like Instagram, Jack White, and McDonald's. In addition, he gives talks, teaches workshops, and slangs some pretty beautiful merch...basically, I’m saying he does it all and does it extremely well. Today, Kyle and chop it up over tantalizing topics such as: The weird and winding road to lettering and illustration The risky leap to full-time freelance Owning your story and what makes you you How his name doesn’t sound like it's spelled and obviously his favorite pizza Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Connect with Kyle: Website | Instagram | Dribbble | Etsy Dose of Inspiration: @emileerudd Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Today we chop it up with Michael Fugoso aka FUGS aka @Fugstrator on the Grams. This guy has an incredible story of finding his path of art and design later in the game than most. However, once he found that thing that made him feel alive, he went all out and took the illustration world by storm with a unique, skeuomorphic style I can pick out from a sea of noise. In this episode, Fugs and I inject copious amounts of energy into topics such as: Finding your groove and owning your style Sharing the process and building an audience Skipping the shortcuts and mastering the fundamentals Being a student of life and always experimenting Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Connect with Michael: Website | Instagram | Dribbble Michael's Design Cuts Texture Discount Dose of Inspiration: @pref_id Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Recently, I listened to a Lewis Howes' School of Greatness episode (695) called Your Thoughts Will Heal or Kill You with Marissa Peer. A few main themes of the show triggered some areas of conflict I had been wrestling with personally in my life. I loved it so much I had to listen a second time, so I could take notes and channel my thoughts into an episode. I know these are things you deal with as a creative human, too. So today, I distilled my top takeaways from that episode and injected my own flavor geared toward creatives. The following is a 4 Step Blueprint for Kicking Major Ass in Life & Your Creative Pursuits: Know You’re Enough Choose Your Beliefs Wisely Use Words as a Weapon for Good Build a Fortress Against Critics Overall, I want to give you the firepower for transforming your words, thoughts, and beliefs to create the world you want for yourself and others. Let me know what you think. Take a screenshot of the podcast episode you’re listening to and tag me on Instagram @perspectivepodcast and @prspctv_cllctv or Twitter—and let’s connect. — Shownotes Lewis Howes School of Greatness: Episode 695 Jen Sincero: You are a Bad Ass at Making Money You’re Human & It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay (PP 034) Dose of Inspiration: @eightfivebrand Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

It’s good to have a plan in life, especially with your creative pursuits...yet things don't always go according to plan. You've learned by now that life isn't always sunshine and rainbows. You have to deal with the darkness and tornados that will throw you off course. For my wife and me, 2018's motto has been strictly about "Rolling With Life's Punches." Throughout her pregnancy and our now-parenthood, we've had our fair share of bumps in the road. Each time we remind ourselves of this motto. I've also tattooed this motto on my mind as I juggle my daily grind between the day job and the Perspective-Collective. Today's episode is about responding to the punches life throws at you. Whatever happens, happens. I talk about: The whirlwind of 2018 Focusing on what you can and can't control Flexing your ability to embrace the blows Responding to life's punches Lace up your boxing gloves and get ready to step into the ring. You're in for a fight worth fighting, and it's time to punch back. — Shownotes Dose of Inspiration: @Kayturp Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Today we dive into Part 3 of the 3 Life Lessons Learned From Pizza Series. Life Lesson #3 is all about Learning to Love the Crust. To know the crust is to love the crust. It's those rough patches in your life when you feel lost, depressed, and insignificant—like you have nothing to offer this world. You want to ignore these moments in life and sweep the crumbs under the rug, but it's important to embrace them. These moments and experiences define and shape whom you'll become. Today I talk about 3 ways to get through those crusty times and see the silver lining. Shit & Sunshine - Can't appreciate the highs without the lows Find Your Suffering - What are you willing to experience worthwhile suffering for? Hoard Your Victories - Celebrating and acknowledging wins is important — Sponsor RetroSupply is the leading provider of Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Affinity design resources to make your work stand in clicks or drags of your mouse or stylus. Use Promo Code SCOTTY20 to save 20% OFF all their design resources like brushes, actions, textures, and fonts. — Shownotes Pizza Party Sticker Packs to Celebrate the Series Episode references: 25: Dealing With Creative Funks & Feeling Invisible 58: Appreciate the Shit & the Sunshine 43: Passion Is What You’re Willing to Suffer For 93: You're Not Pizza (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Pt 1) 94: Take Life One Slice at a Time (3 Life Lessons Learned From Loving Pizza Pt 2) 59: Rise Up to the Challenge & Stake Your Claim Dose of Inspiration: @TinlunStudio Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Today we dive into Part 2 of the 3 Life Lessons Learned From Pizza Series. Life Lesson #2 is a reminder to Take Life One Slice at a Time First, I share with you my story of hitting rock bottom on my way to overcoming adversity and starting Perspective-Collective. Next, I give you 3 ways to equip you with the long-term mindset to pursue your creative career and the adversity that comes with it. Get Familiar With Failure - Divorce your comfort zone and say YES Keep Swinging - You're one scroll or swipe away from having a breakthrough Don't Lose Sight of Why You Started - Don't let failure suck the fun out of your dream — Sponsor RetroSupply is the leading provider of Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Affinity design resources to make your work stand in clicks or drags of your mouse or stylus. Use Promo Code SCOTTY20 to save 20% OFF all their design resources like brushes, actions, textures, and fonts. — Shownotes Pizza Party Sticker Packs to Celebrate the Series Episode references: You're Not Pizza: Pt.1 (093) Pursuing Your Personal Legend (091) Focus on the Next Play (051) Dose of Inspiration: @ShaunaParmesan Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Life Lesson #1 - You're Not Pizza Today we embark on a 3 part episodic adventure of 3 Life Lessons Learned from Loving Pizza. Starting off with Life Lesson #1 (Part 1) - Understanding You're Not Pizza. First, we dive deep into the makings of a people pleaser and how this mentality crippled my creativity and quality of living. Next, I give you 3 ways to overcome this mindset to help you get comfortable in finding your voice and style on your own path. Don't Create for the Masses - Creating for everyone makes it hard to attract the right people Stay in Your Own Lane - Create work that's true to yourself and that you think is dope Fight Back Against the Comparison Trap - Put on your blinders and focus on what you can control within your circle of influence — Sponsor RetroSupply is the leading provider of Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, and Affinity design resources to make your work stand in clicks or drags of your mouse or stylus. Use Promo Code SCOTTY20 to save 20% OFF all their design resources like brushes, actions, textures, and fonts. — Shownotes Pizza Party Sticker Packs to Celebrate the Series Episode references: Stay in Your Own Lane (035) Pursuing Your Personal Legend (091) Dose of Inspiration: @frieddesignco Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

The Formula - No Time to Pump the Brakes & Feel Sorry for Yourself This week we're doing something different as I'm always looking to shake things up and bring you value. Since my son was recently born, I took last week and this week off from the podcast. I desperately needed to recharge. More importantly, I needed to find my groove in molding myself to be a kick-ass dad and baby raising partner to my wife. Instead of radio silence, I'm sharing an episode I was recently on for my friend Trevor Carlson's The Formula Podcast. This time around, you'll hear me interviewed on topics that are a staple in what I share with you on a weekly basis. Today, Trevor has me peel back the layers and give you the formula for: Tackling imposter syndrome Allocating hours to your dream Dusting yourself off after dealing with the "funk"? Getting out of your head and getting back to work Shownotes Listen to The Formula Podcast: Apple Podcast Stitcher Overcast Connect with The Formula Podcast: Website Facebook Instagram

Active Brain, Inactive Body If you’re like me, it’s hard to turn off the switch and unplug from your creative realm. There’s always one more thing that you could get done or a new idea that needs to be flushed out. We get so wrapped up in work that we often neglect other important areas of our life...you know, like our health and well being? As you know, many creatives live a sedentary lifestyle. Busting your ass is great, but if you want a long successful career and life, taking care of yourself should come first. When you get away from your work and find an active outlet, you never know what new passion you may find. Even better, your new passion for your health may show up in your work, which could inspire others to focus on their health. Challenge Your Body, Challenge Your Mind with Andreas Pedersen Queue today’s guest, Andreas Pedersen AKA @andycloned on Instagram. He’s an avid runner and a graphic wizard out of Sweden who focuses on branding, illustrations, and lettering. Andy and I go back a few years now through Instagram, and it’s been great watching his style evolve and audience grow. There’s two things that I really admire about his personality and craft: I strongly vibe to his mission of helping other creatives become more active and share their progress creatively. I highly respect his approach to marketing himself and letting the universe know he’s for hire. In this episode, we sprint through topics like: Not stopping when the work stops Campaigning for his project, the Makers Athletic Society Experimenting and evolving your style Creating personal work to attract jobs Pizza, typefaces, creative outlets, and more… I think he’s the perfect fit for our listeners and has a ton of great insight to offer to help you scale your creative pursuits. — Shownotes Connect with Andreas: Website | Instagram | Behance | Dribbble @MakersAthleticSociety on Instagram Dose of Inspiration: @thisismcswane Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

The Scotty Russell Special Summary of The Alchemist First off, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is by far my favorite book and has massively impacted my creative side quest. After reading it with my ears for the millionth time, I felt compelled to give you the Scotty Russell Special Summary. To start off, there's a young boy named Santiago who loves to travel and desires to be in control of his life. He decides to become a shepherd despite his father's wishes for him to become a priest. One day, he dreams of a buried treasure in Egypt by the pyramids. As he tries to decipher what this dream means, he makes acquaintances with an old king. The king states that this dream of treasure was part of his personal legend. Santiago spends years pursuing his treasure and personal legend. He deals with waves of adversity—as it seems there is a force trying to deter him from finding the treasure as he gets closer to his goal. Eventually, Santiago not only reaches the treasure, but he also realizes how much he's grown on the journey. Overall, it wasn't solely about finding the treasure, it was about the transformation along the way. While this book is fiction, the author summarizes what I feel is a blend of the hero's journey, Law of Attraction, and the overall pursuit of your dreams. The Alchemist parallels the grit and tenacity we must conjure within ourselves to seek out our creative potential. Furthermore, the story informs us of the adversity and unforeseeable forces we will deal with along the way. The following are the four main ingredients for the secret sauce of pursuing your own personal legend. Let's set out on a journey to uncover that buried treasure within you. What's a Personal Legend? Before I dish up the first ingredient, I think we need to answer what is a personal legend? Later on, I will explain what I believe is my personal legend during this phase of my life. Essentially, a personal legend is one's destiny. It's identifying your purpose and having the desire to become the greatest version of yourself. Pretty simple, right? Ingredient #1: Don't Believe the World's Biggest Lie During the old king's explanation of what a personal legend is, he insists that Santiago not believe in "The World's Biggest Lie." The old king says this: "At a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That's the world's greatest lie.” This means that we believe the lie that we have the inability to choose and be in control of our personal legends. Sadly, many people operate with the mindset that they can never catch a break and that the world is conspiring against them. They passively exist and don't allow themselves to pursue their dreams. It's easy to see the world as a threatening place. The more you view it this way, the more the world will mimic your beliefs as your thoughts attract your reality. We are afraid to let ourselves dream, which restricts us from discovering the path we're supposed to find. Many of us are afraid of becoming one massive disappointing failure. Instead of taking control of the wheel, we choose to settle and become the passenger in our own vehicle. Truth is, the only thing holding you back is you. Any obstacle or hurdle you face along the way is just another stepping stone to uncovering your personal legend and the treasure within you. There's a path laid out for you, but you have to know what you want and pursue it. Ingredient #2: Know What You Want What do you want in life? Can you visualize yourself achieving it? It's hard to take the necessary steps to pursue your personal legend if you don't have a clue about what you want. One of the most powerful quotes from the book is, "When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his or her dream." This always puts me in check and makes me ask myself, "How badly do I want it?" If I 'kind of' want it, I'm going to 'kind of' see some results. I used to think the Law of Attraction was a crock of shit. Yet, books like The Secret, E-Squared by Pam Grout, and Think & Grow Rich have shown me the power in visualization, positive affirmation, and having laser focus. By equipping these things in my mindset, I can make shit happen. I want to challenge you now: what is it you truly want or desire to achieve in life? Write it down and place it where you can see it each day. Speak it out loud to yourself every morning and evening. Make a game plan on how you can attain it and chase it down like an absolute savage. You will face adversity along the way, but that's all a part of the game. Once you know what you want, it's time to watch for the omens and trust yourself to follow them. Ingredient #3: Follow the Omens Now you're in control of the wheel, and you have a destination in mind. In order to get there, you have to pay attention to the signposts of life. (Keep in mind, there's no Google Maps or GPS device in t

Bricks vs. Sponges More often than not, you come across forks in the road where you have to decide to settle or push yourself to the next level. Maybe you think you have it all figured out and that good is good enough. Maybe you know you haven’t scratched the surface of your potential, and there’s no ceiling to what you can accomplish. You see, we face these forks all the time: in the gym, in the day job, in relationships, and more specifically, in our creative pursuits. It boils down to—are you a brick or a sponge? Since you’re listening to this podcast, you’re definitely a sponge. You want to soak up knowledge and find ways to seek out growth. Bricks, on the other hand, may think they’ve reached the peak of their potential. Some bricks even think they know what’s best. This topic was sparked by a deep conversation between my brother, Brian Manley, and I after slaying our Crafting & Delivering a Killer Talk workshop at Creative South. After reflecting deeply over copious amounts of quality Whiskey on the rocks, I knew that Brian had to be on the show. Brian is one of a kind, just like his whiskey. He was the first speaker I ever saw at a conference back in 2015. He definitely lit up the stage and set a fire under our asses. Brian was one of key reasons I wanted to become a public speaker. Wise Words with Brian Manley of Fun with Robots Fast forward to 2018, and we co-teach workshops on speaking! More importantly, he works full-time as a professional branding warlock who crushes under the name Fun With Robots out of ATL. Not only is he an incredible speaker and designer, he’s an amazing friend with a ton of great perspective that any creative could learn a new trick or two from. Today, we inject an enthusiastic dose of energy into topics like: Full-time freelance and handling clients The 24 hour rule of being pissed, mad or sad The debate between bricks and sponges Pizza, booze, and a ton of other tantalizing and tenacious tangents Shownotes Connect with Brian: Website | Shop | Instagram | Twitter Dose of Inspiration: @bosssdog Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Attack Fear With Unlimited Lives Once upon a time, your boy grew up as a pretty hardcore gamer. As a young lad in the early 90's, I remember watching my two older sisters throw down on Super Mario on the Nintendo. Safe to say, I was captivated yet terrified of Bowser and his minions. As I got older, I became borderline-obsessed with all the gaming systems and games like Mario Kart, ShaqFu, Final Fantasy, Crash Bandicoot, Zelda, Pokemon, Spyro, Skyrim, etc. What did these games have in common? There’s always a Boss you have to defeat to unlock the next level. Facing a new Boss always gave me a nervous pit in my stomach. If you wanted to get to the next level, you had to face the Boss and defeat it. If you didn't succeed the first time, you had to stay persistent and keep trying. The more I played these games, the easier it was to defeat the Boss. It became a normal routine after I figured out what did and didn't work. A Boss isn't so intimidating once you've faced it a few hundred times. Isn’t it funny how this world of video games parallels life and our creative pursuits? There are so many things we want to accomplish, but each dream requires facing some type of fear. You have to slay the Boss to unlock that next level. The following is meant to hype you up and prepare you to face the Bosses in every facet of your daily and creative life. Treat it like a game with unlimited lives, and use your fear to your advantage. Using Fear to Your Advantage Fear disguises itself as your enemy. It's always trying to wedge itself between you and whatever you desire to do or become. I grew up terrified of the world, and fear wedged itself deep in my life. I was scared of practically everything: taking risks, talking to girls, sharing my art, standing up for myself, standing up for others, and most importantly, being my true self around people. Feeding into this fear robbed me of finding out who the real Scotty was and robbed me of the great experiences could've had earlier in life. It's caused a lot of pain and a lot of regrets. Within the past five years, I’ve started seeing fear differently. I’ve slowly realized the things that scared me—like blogging, speaking, teaching, and podcasting—were really the things I should be pursuing. When I started attacking my desires and dreams like I was facing a Boss in a video game, it became much easier to normalize the task at hand and defeat my fears. From my experience, I've learned the things that scare you are really the things you should be seeking. I strongly feel that fear is your intuition attempting to pull you toward the person you're supposed to become. You can use this to your advantage. However, our ancestral instincts wire our brains to protect us from potential harm. The fear our brain signals to us can hold us back from taking the risk. This, in turn, holds us back from experiencing the reward or potential breakthrough that can follow. So how do we unlock that next level and put ourselves in a position to experience these breakthroughs? As odd as it sounds, I say let's attack fear and make it our bitch. New Dreams = New Boss Let's lay out a few scenarios you may relate to on your creative path. ###Scenario 1: Getting Started### Maybe you want to build an audience or land killer freelance jobs, but maybe you aren’t sure where to start? In my opinion, the first step is to start sharing your work online. This forces you to overcome the discomfort of having the world consume your unpolished skills. True story: I kept a sketchbook glued to my side from elementary to college. No one was allowed to see it because I terrified of what people would think. People didn’t even know about my little sketchbook secrete until mid-college, when my friend Tyson discovered my stash of sketchbooks in my dorm room. He then proceeded to relentlessly pester me until I finally began sharing my doodles on Facebook. Those early albums still exist on my profile today, believe it or not. The Boss I had to defeat—getting over my lack of confidence and hitting publish on Facebook. This helped me slowly get comfortable with sharing my developing skills publicly. It eventually landed me random drawing jobs like tattoos and gifts for $50 a pop from friends. Yes, this bought me some groceries and a 30 pack of Busch Light on occasion. More importantly, it taught me the early stages of working with clients. ###Scenario 2: Evolving to the Next Level### Alright, so now you're comfortable with sharing, but you want to to take your creative side hustle to the next level? Maybe you're interested in vlogging, selling products, public speaking, or teaching workshops? Some of the Bosses you'll need to slay in these worlds are: Overcoming the fear of imperfection or failure Hitting publish then hearing crickets Learning new programs or platforms Establishing new processes or routines Getting in front of cameras and rooms full of people Researching vendors, materials, shipping, and promotions The list could keep

Breaking Out of Your Funk Some days, it feels like you can’t catch a break. This funk can drag on— days become weeks, weeks become months, and months become years. Believe me, I know what it's like to play the victim and feel like the universe is conspiring against you. I know it well... and it sucks. However, something I continue to preach on this show is this: everything boils down to your mindset and choices. You can’t control everything in life, but you can control those two facets. I personally believe, when you choose to approach things with a positive outlook, it attracts more opportunities and more of the right people in your life. Diving Deep with One Vibe Queue today’s guest: freakin’ Kenny Vidinich, aka Kung Fu Kenny of One Vibe, out of Honolulu. Kenny and I go back a few years on Instagram, and after multiple DM conversations, we finally got a chance to meet via Skype. I’ve watched him curate a unique style, find his voice, and grow a loyal fan and customer base with his work and product launches. Grab your snorkeling gear because we take a deep dive into topics such as: Thinking positively and the law of attraction Developing your style and putting yourself in your work Connecting and growing an audience Launching products, building an email list, and a ton of other rad shit Shownotes Connect with Kenny: Website | Shop | Instagram | Facebook Dose of Inspiration: @egggner Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah — Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast Stitcher Tune In

Understanding Your Value and Monetizing Your Craft Maybe this is something you can relate to. Over the years, you've busted your ass behind the scenes to build a name for yourself. You've lost track of all the countless hours you poured into your craft as you strive for that "10,000-hour mastery." You've invested boatloads of money into school, books, online courses, workshops, and conferences to put yourself in a position to thrive. Now you're to the point where you're steadily building a monetized side hustle or full-time business doing what you love (if you're not there yet, stick with me). Here's the kicker—not everyone outside of your bubble will understand where you are in your creative career. Many people will perceive what you do as a hobby. They don't fully understand the value of your time and craft and feel they are doing you a favor by offering you the chance to work for exposure. Maybe you also don't fully understand your own value? Today's topic was inspired by two things: My good friend James Lewis, who showered us with value in episode 69, recently started an Instagram awareness #Ourtimehasvalue campaign. Some recent large-scale project inquiries offering free exposure work. My goal isn't to convince you that doing free exposure work is an evil game for fools. In fact, I'll actually mention when doing so could be beneficial. My intentions are this: to make you believe that your time and skillset are valuable to fuel your hunger to relentlessly pursue the monetization of your craft I'm no expert, but I hope my perspective on this topic can help you make a decision when you find yourself in this pickle. When Should or Shouldn't You Do Free Exposure Work? Trust me, getting asked to work for exposure gets almost as old as getting asked #whatpenisthat? (It seems to be local businesses who are the repeat offenders.) What really grinds my gears is seeing people, who produce far more jaw-dropping work than I do, get asked by brands or companies who could easily afford it. I'm lucky that my day job provides the essential income for me to survive. However, taking on freelance is necessary for me to: pay off the mountain of student loan debt I've accumulated from a private college help cover my wife's maternity leave since she doesn't get anything (which is some major bullshit, by the way) put money toward baby essentials invest into crypto (only halfway kidding) Many of my talented friends work for themselves full-time, and they survive off paid gigs. For them, working for exposure may mean not being able to put food on the table or pay the rent. However, the situation might be favorable for them if it's from a dream client. Before you become a Judgey McJudgerson and think that I'm too good for free work, please digest my 7 Situations When Free Work May Be in Your Best Interest episode. As I mentioned in that episode, there are moments when doing work free exposure work or work-for-a-good-cause is totally encouraged. However, let's stick to the free exposure work scenario for the moment. Saying Yes & Working for Exposure When you're transitioning from hobby to side project, working for exposure is great—especially if you have a day job that covers your living expenses. I've said this before, but I did my first three murals for local businesses for free. Why should someone trust that I do good work if I've never shown I could crush a large-scale mural before? Sometimes you need to prove it to them—and yourself—that you can deliver. Not only did these exposure opportunities show proof of concept and bring attention to my work, but these opportunities also built some solid relationships that attracted paid jobs in the future. When you've proved you can do the work and start to monetize your craft, this is where things can get tricky. Saying No & Standing Your Ground When you're at that phase where you're elevating those side projects to a side business, exposure work doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Face the facts: free exposure work doesn't pay off student loans, mortgages, maternity leave, baby doctor bills, groceries, gas, etc. You know, the things you need to survive. You'd never ask a plumber or a doctor to work for exposure, would you? How ridiculous does this sound? "Hey, Mr. Plumber, if you could hook me up and fix my bursting water pipe beneath my cast iron sink, I'd tell ten friends about how great your work is." Someone may be crazy enough to pull this stunt, but expect a harsh and appalled reply. Over time, you'll unlock that level where you've proven you can deliver, and you'll slowly monetize your craft. When you reach this point, speak with conviction, politely say no, and/or firmly stand your ground on your pricing. Simply put, YOUR TIME HAS VALUE. It's taken me almost 30 years to believe this about myself and the value I can provide others. If you're not monetizing your work yet and are in the hobby and side project phase, stay persistent and hungry. If a litt

Facing Forks in the Road Let’s start today off with a little bit of tough love. We all have dreams and wish they could manifest as quickly as it takes to put leftover pizza in the microwave, and _v__oilà!, _you have the best lunch in all the land. Unfortunately, we live in this microwave society, and it’s easy lose sight of the long game—and the slow and steady grind that goes with it. However, within that grind, we learn a lot about ourselves. We find our voice, our style and build relationships and hone our craft. The process allows us to grow on the way to the destination, but hopefully, we never fully arrive and cap our potential. To pursue your hobby and elevate it from side project to budding creative career takes courage, sacrifice, and risk. It requires late nights and early mornings. It requires saying yes and figuring it out along the way, learning to say no in the midst of it, and pushing your story forward even when it isn’t convenient—especially when it isn't convenient. I feel you’ll eventually get to a point in your journey where you've busted your ass and are now faced with a fork in the road. Do you take the safe path you’ve always known, or do you take a leap of faith and risk it for the biscuit? Grind, Rise, and Shine with Lisa Quine Queue today’s guest, Lisa Quine, one of Cleveland’s rising creative talents. She's built quite a name for herself over the years, and I often wonder when she sleeps. This chick is a machine and is constantly kicking out new work to carve out a small path of the universe for her own. She is not only a successful letterer, but she is also a teacher, speaker, product creator, gallery curator, and a go-to muralist in her world. Lisa knows what it’s like to build that creative career outside a day job. However, this past year, she was faced with that fork in the road and had to make a choice. She’s been risking it for the biscuit as a full-time freelancer ever since tagging up all of Cleveland with her sick murals...legally, of course. In today’s episode, we chop it up over topics like: The importance of routines and balancing your time Personal development, priorities, and values Finding time to grind and shine Her client process Must haves for being stranded on an island and much more... Shownotes Follow Lisa: Website | Instagram | Dribbble | Twitter Dose of Inspiration: @iamnickcross Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Give Yourself Permission to Be Curious While we were preparing the mural to go in Little Dougy Fresh’s room, my wife brought up this quote by Ursula K. Le Guin: “The creative adult is the child who survived.” I’ve heard it before, but this time, it really got me thinking. Kids pour out their ideas with crayons onto paper—and sometimes walls—without ever second-guessing it. They have no agenda. Kids strictly play and create when the mood is right. They don't stress about curation or Instagram's algorithm. They seek validation from their parents only, not everyone else, and work so their ideas grace the frigid front of the refrigerator. Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our pretty Instagram feeds that we don’t give ourselves permission to be curious and play as creative adults. We often restrict ourselves from pushing our limits, from branching out to different styles and mediums. It’s not only uncomfortable—but, holy shit, it may not perform well and cause you to lose a gaggle of followers! Pushing Your Limits and Trying New Things with Erik Marinovich Queue today’s guest: lettering Goliath and child-at-heart Erik Marinovich out of San Francisco. Not only does Erik’s playful-yet-crafted letterforms scream FUN, you can also tell he is enjoying every minute that goes into his work. Of course, he slays projects for the biggest names in the game: Sprite, Nike, Google, Target, and the NBA. However, what sets him apart is his imagination and curiosity that allows him to play and always experiment. In today’s episode, we go deep into topics like: Constantly pushing your limits and exploring new styles Striking while the iron’s hot Balancing work and life Attracting and creating new opportunities His favorite drink and of course...pizza Shownotes Follow Erik Marinovich: Website | Instagram | Twitter Follow Friends of Type: Website | Instagram Jessica Hische: Website | Instagram Pop Up Crop Registration in Portland OR Dose of Inspiration: @d.sheridan Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Balancing Life with Your Vision with Nick Sambrato of Mama's Sauce I’ve learned, over the years, that sometimes being obsessive over something is a good thing. It allows you to have tunnel vision and focus extraordinary effort in one direction. Obsessiveness with your goal or dream can radically transform your mindset and life—possibly for the better. On the flip side, being obsessed with too many things can spread you too thin. This can cause you to make minimal progress in a million directions—or worse yet—make you lose sight of what’s really important. There are priorities and limits in life. You can’t do all the things, and you can’t be everything to everyone. Saying no becomes just as important as saying yes. You’ll also learn that you can’t control everything in life. Yes, having ambition, a vision, and a mission is needed for your inner compass. Other times, it’s healthy and beneficial to be open to the unknown and swim with the current of the universe. Planning to Face the Unknown Queue today’s guest: my brother Nick Sambrato from the behemoth print shop Mama’s Sauce, a top-notch spot color printmaking shop specializing in letterpress, hot foil, and screenprinting reigning from Orlando, Florida. You know I have mad love for my boys Tony Diaz and the Industry Print Shop crew, but you can’t sleep on the work Nick and Mama’s Sauce bring to the table over their 10-year history. I met Nick and his crew back in 2015 my first year attending Creative South. Nick, Bob Ewing, and Brian French of French Paper welcomed me with open arms; it’s been a budding relationship since. Not only is Nick obsessive about creating high-quality products, but the entire team is addicted to building relationships and geeking out over the work designers and artists like you print and put out into the world. So, gather around the table, as I hope you brought your appetite. Today, Nick and I cover a buffet of topics such as: Balancing three obsessions Having a plan yet facing the unknown Staying forever curious Chasing and climbing your Everest I know you'll feel full and satisfied after gorging on this episode. Shownotes Follow Mama’s Sauce: Website | Instagram | Blog | Twitter Creative South Conference Brian French of French Paper Bob Ewing Josh Ariza of Chomp Brand Creative Morning’s Interview & Talk Dose of Inspiration: @Oliviariferiani Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Adam Grason: Responding to Adversity While Not Being a Dick From the outside looking in, we tend to think the rockstar creatives we look up to are living a perfectly curated life through the social media lens. However, when you peel back the curtain, things aren’t always what they seem. We all deal with adversity whether you see it or not. At the end of the day, it’s about how you respond. Are you the type of person who cowards in a corner when you take an L? Or are you the type of person who dusts yourself off and takes the blow to the chin as a learning experience? It all boils down to a choice. Creating Something That Lasts Queue today’s guest: branding, design, and Illustrator Goliath Adam Grason of Grason Studio out of Orlando, FL. Adam has crushed projects for design brands like Google, Vayner Media, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Target to name a few. Behind the social media lens, he’s just a normal, down-to-earth, genuine dude who deals with his own adversity as a father, husband, and designer. In this episode, Adam serves up an enthusiastic and transparent cocktail of topics like: Breaking up with Disney Leaving behind a legacy and creating for impact Putting people over profit first Buying into yourself And so much more… I have a feeling you’re going to want to take on the world after hearing this one. Shownotes Follow Adam Grason: Website | Instagram | Dribbble | Twitter | Behance Hire Adam via Closer & Closer Dose of Inspiration: DustyDink Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Reframing the Lens with Propaganda Sometimes, we get so stuck in our way of thinking because of what’s been force-fed to us. Often we must unlearn what we’ve been taught and reteach ourselves to see things from different perspectives. Perspective is key. When you reframe the lens you look through, you can better deal with issues in both your creative and daily life. Simply visualizing yourself in someone else’s shoes can radically change the way you think, speak, and act on a certain subject. When you are able to see a bigger picture at stake, you begin to find ways you can contribute to a greater cause. That’s what this show is about. I’m no one special, but I feel I have a special privilege and duty to invest a large chunk of my existence into pouring something “good” into this world. I feel called to be a player on a star-studded team that’s going to accomplish something phenomenal in the grand scheme of things. You could be a pivotal role player, too. Fail and See What Sticks Queue today’s guest: Jason Petty, a Hip Hop and Spoken Word juggernaut who slays under the alias Propaganda. While I see myself as the role player, like a Derek Fisher or Robert Horry of 2001-2002 Lakers, PropHipHop is a superstar—say like Shaq or my all-time favorite player, Kobe Bryant, in this greater picture. Before I heard his music, I was captivated by his Keynote talk at the AIGA Thrive Conference in Raleigh, NC, back in late February. The way he commanded the stage, plus the ideas and critical thinking he showered our brains with, left me speechless and inspired. I knew I had to have him on the show to share his perspective with you. Once I started listening to his music, it only elevated my respect for him as he’s a master at crafting a visual picture with his words. He’s a down-to-earth dude who can inspire you to get into the boxing ring with the gloves laced up and to start putting more intention behind your work and actions. Today, Prop and I peel back layers and go deep into topics of: Reframing the lense in which you see the world Throwing spaghetti at a wall to see what sticks Benefiting from failure as an artist Curating cultures and experiences as artists Of course his favorite pizza and so much more There's a lot of hype built around this episode and I promise it won't disappoint. Shownotes Follow Propaganda: Website | Instagram | | Facebook Listen / Download Propaganda Music: YouTube | Spotify | Humble Beast Site Dose of Inspiration: @JoeLucio_ Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Show Your Weird & Banish the Vampire Trend Suckers A wise philosopher once said,"Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." This wise soul was Dr. Seuss. We live in a society where you are brainwashed to feel like you're missing out if you aren't jockin' the latest trend. Sorry bruh, but you're doing it wrong if you don't have the freshest $120 Supreme t-shirt or the top of the line headphones that break within a month. This culture can also parallel the creative world you and I operate in. There are waves of trendy work being featured and many of these geniuses are being hired by the big wigs with deep pockets. Who doesn't want to catch features and have these businesses make it rain dollar bills on you? This fear of missing out or being irrelevant causes us to lose sight of who we are at our creative core. More than ever, I feel it's crucial to get back in touch with your weird quirks that make you you. It's time to stop being a vampire trend sucker. It's time to stake your claim on your small unique pixel patch of the internet. Here are three super convincing reasons to show your weird and wave your freak flag with pride.. You Get to Know You It's easy to get wrapped up in thinking you have to be a curated robot who creates for validation. Vanity metrics become your oxygen and you can't breathe if the internet doesn't like the work you created to please it. However, when you allow yourself to play, experiment and fuck up, you create a breeding ground for your imagination to surprise you. You'll learn new techniques, styles and a deeper understanding of you and your process. Getting to know yourself through your work can be frustrating, especially when you don't rock that first, second or tenth attempt of what's in your mind. Over time though it becomes rewarding as you begin finding your voice and unique style. My strange obsession with pizza, cats and outer space have slowly found their way in my work over the years. I was hesitant at first because it broke "curation." Oddly enough, these weird quirks have become my highest engaging work and my best sellers in products. It let people see my true colors and get to know Scotty, the human behind the work. If a certain song or quote hits you deep, express it by creating some work. Letter out that stupid pun or dad joke that only you laughed at. Show your weird obsession for gummy bears or goat cheese in a abstract illustration. Whatever it is, don't be afraid to experiment by finding and sharing yourself in your work. You Become the Black Sheep Sometimes you scroll through your feeds and all you see is the same style of work or composition. Yet once in a while you stop scrolling and have to pick your job off the floor due to someone's brilliant and original work. That person is the black sheep, and you should strive to be that untamed beast. Being the black sheep has always had a negative connotation to it. You're essentially the oddball in the family who sticks out for the wrong reasons. However, in the magical creative realm, I'm learning that living the black sheep life is what helps you stand out and rise above the noise. Instead of trying to fit it and mimic the waves everyone is riding, why not swim against the current? A few people that do incredibly unique work that makes me pick my jaw off the floor are: Charlie Elms of @10.Years.Time as he has these intricate and wildly creative hand cut paper collages. Warning, there may be a hint of nudity in some of them but that's what makes him different. Bryce Wong of @bbbrycewong as he has this mesmerizing wavy glitch style that he applies to everyday relatable characters Meni Chatzipanagiotou of @menis_art as she has a unique way of creating a detailed whimsical black and white illustration that feels right out of an Alice in Wonderland scene You Generate Universal Permission Slips "Be brave enough to show your weird and OWN YOUR FLAVOR. The weird will be rewarded as you give permission to others to find and show their weird." I totally paraphrased this but I believe I heard this from Lauren Hom's episode on the Creative Pep Talk Podcast with Andy J. Miller. It's crazy how often I hear creatives tell me that they are reluctant to share their work at all due to the comparison trap and the fear of being judged. I know this feeling all too well as it took me till the age of around 20-21 to claim I was an artist and to share my work publicly. Regardless of your audience size or track record, publicly showcasing your weird can spark a ripple effect. When people see you comfortably sharing something that's out of the norm, I feel one can absorb some self-confidence through osmosis to do the same. You never know who's paying attention to what you're kicking out and the impact that it could have. It's Hard to Grow if You Don't Show I get it, it's hard to shake things up and put yourself out there. However, it's hard to grow if you don

The Peaks & Valleys of Nick Misani How many times have you put yourself in a position to land an opportunity only to be rejected? That shit hurts doesn’t it? It not only leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, but it also makes you reluctant to get back on the saddle and try again (I’m not a country fan but always wanted to say that). That’s the curse of being a creative. You’ll always face adversity and fall on your ass from time to time. It’s inevitable. It’s also the beauty of being a creative. It's an every day challenge and you have the ability to dust yourself off and keep fighting. This is how breakthroughs manifest. Responding to Rejection Queue today’s guest, Mr. Nick Misani. His one of a kind majestic Fauxsaic masterpieces has allowed him to quickly make a name for himself in the lettering realms. However, that’s not the only style he excels at as he’s landed juggernaut clients such as Target, PepsiCo, Airbnb, Vanity Fair, etc with his diverse range of skills. The only thing that matches his incredible work is his inspiring story as he’s dealt with waves of adversity and rejection to get to where he is today. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the topics of: Finding your own style and voice Marketing yourself and attracting clients Creating a routine that helps you thrive Responding to rejection And obviously so much more... So buckle your seatbelts, but not too tight though to restrict air circulation. Let’s dive deep into Nick’s story and work. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Nick’s: Website | Instagram | Twitter Upcoming Workshops Nick in the News Louise Fili's: Website | Instagram | Latest Typeface Marseille Dose of Inspiration: @adamgrason Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Play, Fuck Up & Experiment I pursue this podcast because I love it. I pursue drawing and creating because I love it. Being a creative, you got into this whole mess because you tried it, you loved it and you figured it out along the way. Sometimes along the way you forget why you loved it and you can steer of course for a season or even a few years. I’ve been there as it’s also easy to get wrapped up in the validation of creating for others on social media instead of creating what you’re vibing too. When you give yourself permission to play, fuck up and experiment, amazing things can happen. Brian Steely: Big Work, Chill Dude Queue today’s guest, Brian Steely of Steely Works. Brian is the most chill, down to earth rock stars in the creative game right now. He’s done work for big brands like Element, Toyota, Nike and big bands like Phish, Mumford & son and My Morning Jacket to name a few. However, he’s not too proud to throw down with your average Joe brand looking to make a splash. He’s made a name for himself with his monoline badge work that’s take the internet by storm. In this episode, we cover topics of: His illustration and branding process Not losing the love of why you do what you do Building others up over viewing the world as competition Having some grit and sticking it out And so much more He’s a rad dude, a great friend and he drops a goldmine of takeaways that light a much needed fire under your ass. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Follow Brian Steely: Website | Instagram | Dribbble Dose of Inspiration: @graphicdesign79 Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Diane Gibbs: A Champion for Creatives Somedays you just lack the spark. You know, that feeling or reason that gets you stoked to jump out of bed and work on shit that lights your soul on fire. Often it’s hard to see the gold we have buried within us. The inner critic blinds us from catching a glimpse of our potential. Sometimes having an outside voice of reason can help break through that wall and give you the needed push to light that spark again. Sometimes you just need a champion or cheerleader in your corner. While it may not be easy to be your own champion, you always have the ability to champion someone else. People appreciate being appreciated. You never know the impact you can have on someone by spending a few moments of your existence to pepper them with a verbal pat on the back. Maybe it’s just my background in coaching as I’ve had some asshole coaches who would destroy my confidence when I played sports. Its shown me the power of building someone up to help them perform at their best. Someone who is a champion for creatives and does so much for our industry is Diane Gibbs. There’s an endless list of reasons why Diane deserves recognition as she: Molds our future generation as a professor Has the biggest and upcoming names share their stories on her weekly Design Recharge Show Organizes and host events for creatives through her AIGA Mobile Chapter Volunteers her time to help provide an incredible experience for people at Creative South I could keep going but honestly, Perspective-Collective would not be where it’s at today without Diane. Door Builder & Opener True story. after writing shitty blog posts for almost a year, Diane offered me one of the biggest breakthroughs of my life when she asked me to be a Keynote at a conference she was hosting in Alabama. It scared me to death as doing your first talk in front of over 100 people isn’t easy, but reluctantly AND thankfully I said yes. That opportunity jump-started my speaking career which then got me into teaching workshops and most importantly, starting this podcast. Diane is a champion for creatives like you and me. I’m absolutely honored to have this brilliant woman on the show and I know you’re going to love her as much as I do. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Follow Diane Gibbs: Twitter | DRS Instagram | Instagram | Facebook Listen to Design Recharge Show Sign up for the Design Recharge Newsletter Dose of Inspiration: @jakegivens Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Going the Extra Mile to Catch Your Breakthrough with Matt Vergotis Let’s get real for a second… We live in a digital age where human zombies are glued to their screens and expect instant stardom after hitting publish. When overnight success isn’t unlocked, It’s easier to quit and hop on board the next trend that may help them strike gold. One of the harder lessons I’ve learned in life is that there are no shortcuts—everything takes time. I’m talking countless hours, days, weeks, months and years obsessively hammering away at honing your craft. Something we have to remind ourselves is that continuing to show up when it’s not convenient and going that extra mile in your work can help you edge closer to catching that looming breakthrough. Patience, Disconnecting & Chin Wags This brings me to today’s guest, Matt Vergotis AKA the Verg. Matt is the prime example of being surgical with practice, having patience while knowing when to disconnect from the digital world. When he’s not surfing the Gold Coast and spending time with his family, you can find him crushing Corporate Identities, Branding, Logos, Type Design, Calligraphy and Hand Lettering. It’s a trip when I listen to Spotify and know that I’m looking at the titles he crafted on some of the most popular playlists, it makes the music I’m listening to that much better. Matt is a down to earth, super energetic dude but knows how to throw down and get to work. In today’s episode, we surf around topics such as: Putting in the time and deliberate practice The importance of presentation and going the extra mile Creating for you and future clients, not for Instagram. Having multiple creative outlets Breaking curation and experimenting with different styles My expectations were shattered with this episode and his transparency on pricing is what I think you’ll sink your teeth into the most. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Follow Matt Vergotis: Website | Instagram | Dribbble | Twitter Black Hops Behance Presentation Troye Sevan's Blue Neighborhood Album Artwork Behance Presentation Buy or Get Dissimo Medium Font for FREE Dose of Inspiration: @kirileighjones Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Elevate Your Instagram Lettering, Build an Audience & Attract Work NOTE: Read the full blog post on Lettering-Daily.com. The following is just an overview. Hopefully, you know by now that I’m all about experimenting and pushing things to the next level. I realize many people in my audience are focused on lettering as they found me on Instagram. However, I know the majority of my audience wants to learn how to improve their craft and get more eyes on their work. That’s why today, I’m switching things up with a collaboration blog post / episode with my brother Max at @Lettering_Daily on Instagram. Not only does he curate a successful lettering feature account, but he also loads up his website full of education, inspiration and resources for aspiring or seasoned lettering artists. He reached out to me in March asking if I wanted to publish a tutorial on his site, but I had a different idea. I’m not one to do tutorials because everything I would basically teach is done by someone else who probably did it better. So I figured why not create an in-depth resource to help lettering artists grow an Instagram audience and potentially land client work as well? Don’t worry if you’re not a lettering artist, there is so much value in here that no matter what medium or style you create in, this can help you grow an audience and elevate your craft. Below I'm listing a brief overview of what is covered in the full blog post and podcast episode. I strongly encourage you to read the full 6 Tips for Growing Your Instagram Lettering Audience blog on Lettering-Daily.com. It's loaded with resources, people to follow, links, images and bonus material. If you think someone can find value in this episode please give it a share on social media. Your word of mouth is the reason the show keeps growing and you know I love you for it. Instagram Lettering Tips The following are the 6 tips I cover in the blog post / episode. The Art of Using Hashtags Engage with the Community Consistency Proper Presentation Deliberate Practice Be Different & Rise Above the Noise Yes, these tips will this help you develop your craft and grow an audience. More importantly, it'll help you stand out and land work doing what you love. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Lettering-Daily: Website | Instagram Dose of Inspiration:@Lettering_Daily Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Join The Perspective-Collective Facebook Family Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

Making Shareworthy Work That Lights up Your Soul Do you struggle creating and promoting work that puts a pep in your step? Do you want to learn how to create an engaging side project that people can’t resist sharing? I get it, this shit can be difficult and stressful. It’s easy to overthink and take the path that you THINK people want to see. However, creating to please others is a slippery slope that can suffocate the joy of what it feels like to create work that lights you up and resonates with the right people. What makes you different and what interests you could lead to a goldmine of work that generates a massive breakthrough in your creative career. Instead of trying to fit in, why not try to stand out by being you? Queue today’s guest, Lauren Hom of Hom Sweet Hom. Lauren’s built quite the reputation of combining her lettering, illustration, unique ideas and quirky sense of humor into side projects that takeover the internet and go viral. It seems she’s cracked the code for creating work worth sharing while having the business chops to market herself and her projects. With her weekly #HOMwork prompts on Instagram, she helps thousands of people create work that stands out amongst the noise. Not only that but she has a Passion to Paid course which dives deep into helping you create and market a side project that interests you. It’s currently taking place as we speak so sign up for the winter waiting list in the mean time. A Heaping Serving of Lauren Hom Passion Project Advice In this episode, Lauren dishes out: The secrets to what makes an interesting side project Practical tips for making time to make shit happen How to create shareable work with the resources you have Her favorite kind of bread, pizza and much more... Overall, this one will get you jazzed to get out of your comfort zone and dip your toes in a new project that excites your soul. If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Lauren’s Website | Instagram | Twitter | Newsletter Get involved with #Homwork and catchup on the archive Blog Post: You Don’t Need Much to Make Magic Passion to Paid Course Creative Pep Talk 153 - Making Shareworthy Work with Lauren Hom The Design Conference Speech Video Dose of Inspiration: @BeGoodStudio Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher

The Dynamic Duo That is Super Team Deluxe Our past experiences have the ability to positively or negatively impact and shape the future versions of ourselves. So many times we let the bad things we’ve done or the things we don’t like in life define us. In reality, we should push our story forward by using those experiences as a guide to strive to do the best and to be the best we can. As creatives, I feel we should constantly experiment, share our weird and let our freak flag fly. Your experiences, interests and quirks are the secret ingredients that’ll help you rise above the noise. Sprinkling in a dose of kindness will really add gas to the fire. This brings me to today’s guests of Rogie King and Justin Mezzell. Rogie King is a prolific coder, developer and illustrator who can name every Disney character from A-Z. Justin Mezzell has built a stone solid reputation for his illustrations and witty yet whimsical copywriting. His love for Pokemon and people are second to none. Together this dynamic duo makes up Super Team Deluxe, a collaborative funhouse that churns out merch that speaks to your soul. Hold Onto Your Biscuits Within this whirlwind of a ping pong conversation that feels like it’s fueled by your favorite caffeinated childhood soda JOLT, there is an abundance of value, encouragement and vulnerability tucked between the humor. Hold onto your biscuits as we navigate topics of: Making a positive statement about who you are Creating work that aligns to your identity Finding an outlet that lights you up Cultivating an inclusive creative community Jesus jazz hands, Jaffar and Scyther Most importantly, they let you see the value of why it’s okay to work at your day job while grinding on your dream If you find value in this episode, please give it a share via Instagram or Twitter and share the love. Shownotes Justin Mezzell - Instagram / Twitter / Dribbble / Website Rogie King - Instagram / Twitter / Dribbble / Website Super Team Deluxe - Instagram / Twitter / Dribbble / Website Andy J. Miller - Creative Pep Talk Podcast Dose of Inspiration: @BeGoodStudio Podcast editor: Aine Brennan Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an iTunes Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Crypto Donation Support Bitcoin: 1j5vE64PWgkJHGnGSrAiJK82bnfn7fBgu Ethereum: 0xFf60588C873E34235dE371450d58129d8d7cAC16 Litecoin: LerTFZfvtW4iH7qJM8vSE9mkdQA24yKmB6 Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: iTunes Spotify Google Play Radio Overcast Stitcher