Perspective Podcast | Fuel For Your Mind & Creative Grind

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, Nik

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

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 b

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 @

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: 1j5v

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 gro

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 Mo

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, Z

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 Arti

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 @kyl

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_c

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

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:

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

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 Podc

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

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 Do

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 th

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 Piz

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 lik