Crafting a Creative: Recent Episodes
EM-EX
A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
Hosted by Ben (Aka. EM-EX)
It's easy to fall into the trap of lifestyle creep; one purchase leads to another and suddenly you're spending far more than you can afford. But it doesn't have to be like this! Stop lifestyle creep before it ruins your life and learn how to use the money for the bigger picture. Discover practices for staying mindful about spending and strategies for using money to achieve your goals so you can live a richer and more fulfilling life without the burden of debt.Support me here!♥️ https://paypal.me/craftingacreative🎙 Check out the podcast!https://anchor.fm/craftingacreativeMY KEY LINKS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_musicWHO AM I:A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!My setup 🎥:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrYShure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7TpqySunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1UblRing Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnXiPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
A Special Thanks to my Dad! Today, the symbol of a man is someone with a great body, a lot of money or crazy intelligence. This leaves a lot of men feeling alone and empty. In this episode, I will show you what my Dad thinks being a man is! Hopefully, this can show you that you don't need all these mighty things to be loved and respected! I hope this helps you become a man.His thoughts:Here is some advice that will hopefully serve you well. Remember who you are. Decide your values and what is important to you and live them out. Don’t be afraid to be an individual.Listen more than you speak. You will learn more by paying attention to what others have to say, and people appreciate being heard.Be selfless. Let someone else have the comfy chair, the TV remote or the last slice of cake. Look for simple ways to help others.Keep your promises. Doing what you say you will do is a rare thing in the world today but it is one of the easiest ways to stand apart.Be confident but stay humble. You can accomplish anything you put your mind to, so don’t doubt your abilities. On the other hand don’t think too highly of yourself.Work hard. The process of working towards a goal is often as rewarding as the achievement itself.Intelligence and wisdom are not the same. Intelligence is the ability to learn. Wisdom is using knowledge and experience to make good choices. You can be both.Never stop learning. There’s a whole world to be explored beyond the classroom long after graduation.Embrace life. Whatever life throws at you, embrace it. Changes, obstacles, accomplishments, difficulties, adventures, success, failure are all opportunities to grow. Enjoy the moment. Show love. Be a man who is known by his affections and his actions. Value your family and forge friendships that last forever.Support me here!♥️ https://paypal.me/craftingacreative🎙 Check out the podcast!https://anchor.fm/craftingacreativeMY KEY LINKS📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_musicWHO AM I:A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!My setup 🎥:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrYShure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7TpqySunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1UblRing Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnXiPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Everyone wants more money! In 2023 it couldn't be easier to make a side hustle and there are so many you can create! So in this episode, I am going to give you my top 5 best side hustles for 2023! So you can make money and live your side hustle dreams!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
1iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Influencer marketing has taken over in the last few years! The social influencer's micro-niche audience makes it perfect for big businesses to target! So they make loads of money in the process! In this episode, I want to show you how you can leverage an audience to help you achieve your dream job by becoming a social influencer!
🎙 Check out the podcast! https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
In today's world Burnout is causing more and more people to suffer! So how do we overcome burnout? Is there a way to stop burnout? And how do I know if I have burnout? Well in this video I will give you 5 tips to overcome your burnout and live a happy and fulfilled life once again!
🎙 Check out the podcast! https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Do you have tasks that you have been putting off? Well so has everyone! We procrastinate all the time! But the reason we procrastinate is often misunderstood by a lot of people! So in this episode, I want to share why we procrastinate and how we can stop and overcome procrastination!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Everyone wants more luck! But surely that can't be changed! How can we boost our luck? How can we get luckier? Yet in this episode, I explain how you can create more luck for yourself and learn what makes someone lucky! So you can boost and grow your luck!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
You need your ego as much as your ego needs you! By shutting away your ego or becoming your ego you lose out on so much of life! You need to strike a balance with your ego and become unstoppable because it leads to all your desire and worth! So try to help the world with your desires and it will lead to a fulfilled and purposeful life!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Passive income is a great way to make additional money in 2023! Yet a lot of influencers market passive income as a way to change your life completely with no work! In this episode, I call out 3 passive income myths that these creators leave out that could potentially do more damage than good. So lets learn the truth about passive income!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Dopamine is an essential part of life! It gives you the motivation to do everything from eating to working out. Yet influencers are marketing a dopamine detox as a solution to all your bad habits, which will not help you! A dopamine detox will give you time to focus on your bad habits but it does solve the real problem which is that your habits are causing your struggle.
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Everyone gets shy and nervous in their life. People get shy because they fear the judgement of others and become anxious about new situations. Yet some are shyer than others. This video will hopefully help you take steps to overcome your shyness. Let me know if you overcome your shyness! And I hope you gain more confidence!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
You're Stupid and so is everyone in the world! We can't know everything there is to learn. Yet a lot of people know less than they want to because of the fear they will fail! This is a guide to being less stupid and becoming the best version of yourself!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Why are people Stupid?
1:50 How do we get better then?
4:05 The breaking point!
5:40 Learn and Improve!
🎙 Check out the podcast! https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
🎹 My Music - https://linktr.ee/em_ex_music
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Everyone wants to be better in life. I believe there are 3 pillars that we can group all our goals around. Health, Wealth and Purpose. It's my mission to help you create a better life using these ideas. You can become more confident, wealthy and happy with this system
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Health
1:17 Wealth
2:25 Purpose
3:32 Thank you!
🎙 Check out the podcast! https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Word of mouth growth is more effective than ever in 2023! Yet a lot of businesses still think that online ads and millions in marketing will save their business! Watch this video to see how to use word of mouth marketing to improve your life!
Contagious by Jonah Berger - https://amzn.to/3Zf49Cq
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:34 Social Currency
2:45 Triggers
4:12 Emotion
5:24 Public
7:00 Practical Value
8:05 Stories
9:28 Thank you!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS 📸
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
WHO AM I: A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Ai is taking over and you need to be up to date with the tools available! In this video, I give you the best 5 AI tools that I have used to increase my productivity 10 times! Use these 5 artificial intelligence tools in your work and you'll see your time free up overnight!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Ai Tool 1 (Better than Adobe?)
1:38 Ai Tool 2 (Make your copywriting pop!)
3:44 Ai Tool 3 (Long form writing assistant!)
5:35 Ai Tool 4 (Transcribe and learn!)
6:55 Ai Tool 5 (Video creation made easy)
8:00 Thank you!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS 📸
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
WHO AM I:
A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
Ai Tools: Runwayml - https://runwayml.com/
Copy Ai - https://www.copy.ai/
Quillbot - https://quillbot.com/
Assembly AI - https://www.assemblyai.com/
Pictory - https://pictory.ai/
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
48 Laws of Power - https://amzn.to/3kg1Vns
Contagious - https://amzn.to/3Zf49Cq
There’s one secret that a lot of people forget when starting out a business that could be holding them back from growing! In this Episode Ben gives you three stories of this tactic being used and how you can use it too!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:44 Jonah Berger
2:12 Chao Kuang Yin
4:37 Sunna Sounds
5:50 The secret!
8:37 The Answers
10:30 Thank you!
🎙 Check out the podcast!
https://anchor.fm/craftingacreative
MY KEY LINKS
📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/crafting_a_creative/
WHO AM I:
A weekly discussion on the media industry so you can find out how to improve as a creative from a guy currently navigating the field. I'll give you the wins and fails of my journey and hopefully inspire you to take leaps forward in your creative life and improve in art, writing, music, film, business and so much more. To become the best version of your creative self!
My setup 🎥:
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/3lGbtrY
Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3Ie11Q3
Macbook Pro 2021 - https://amzn.to/3k7Tpqy
Sunset Lamp - https://amzn.to/3Ie1Ubl
Ring Light - https://amzn.to/3IzvNnX
iPhone SE - https://amzn.to/3SaGEYM
Sometimes it's hard to know how to get a job you love but Ben breaks down his 3 top tips for understanding how to take steps towards your dreams on this episode of crafting a creative!
In society today, it tells you that you shouldn't be able to do multiple things and you should go to university and get a specialised job. In the episode, I'm going to tell you why that is a big mistake in 2023!
Please rate and follow the podcast! It means the world to us knowing you are engaged and interested in the stuff we talk about!
And follow our Instagram @crafting_a_creative to stay updated on news and updates!
Thank you for tuning in!
Surprise guys! Im combining this podcast with a youtube channel that will provide video content alongside the podcast so you guys can see me and connect with my message more!
In this episode Ben aka. EM-EX breaks down his method to actually achieving in 2023! Not through new years resolutions or bursts of motivation but through setting thought-out, specific goals that you can break down into achievable steps to hit them!
In this episode, we talk about the 3 levels of the comfort zone,
The easy mode zone
The moaning zone
The growth zone
And how you can determine which area you currently live in and give yourself an understanding of where you can go!
We also discuss how to create achievable goals and break down the steps you need to take to make them a reality!
Please rate and follow the podcast! It means the world to us knowing you are engaged and interested in the stuff we talk about!
And follow our Instagram @crafting_a_creative to stay updated on news and updates!
Thank you for tuning in!
In this episode, Ben (aka. EM-EX) talks about his struggle with the fear of failure and how it paralyses a lot of creatives into making their art a reality. He gives some helpful tips to overcome it and some stories about the ways he has used it in his own career.
In this episode, Ben (Aka. EM-EX) talks about the importance of making multiple sources of income to support your art and make a living. He goes into Digital and Physical ideas on different ways artists can build brands and create new fans and also talks about how you can link your sources together to make them work for each other.
In this episode, Ben talks about finding fulfilment and success in personal growth rather than seeking out the next reward and that hit of instant gratification. He shares his experiences of reflection and how it has motivated him to keep improving. Also gives some helpful tips to give others a better understanding of how they can also find success and fulfilment this way.
In this episode, Ben (Aka. EM-EX) breaks down some quick tips that can help spark that creativity to work on a new project. From pushing out of your comfort zone to experimental work. Ben goes over his best tips to get you in the right space to do some focused work on your project.
In this episode, Ben discusses the benefits of being an independent artist in 2022 and how you can grow a more loyal and engaged fan base without needing publishers and record labels to get involved in your creative work. With some helpful tips to get started thinking about how you can take your brand to the next level!
In the first episode of Crafting A Creative, Ben dives into his creative journey and talks about how switching between different artistic forms has benefited his work up until now! He also advises creatives on how they can widen their artistic scope through the methods he has learnt over this time!