The Creatives' Conversation: Recent Episodes
Gabriella Martay
Welcome to the Creatives' Conversation - a podcast hosted by Helps2 that is made specifically for creatives, by creatives. We have long awaited the day where we could make this show a reality... and it's finally here! With roundtable discussions featuring creatives of all types, our mission is to inspire one another to reach people, sustain our crafts, grow our influence and change the world around us.
📥 Get our workout plan PDF: https://helps2workout.gr8.com/
Welcome to our latest episode of The Creatives' Conversation called Fitness Tips for Life! In this episode, we'll be sharing some valuable tips and advice on how to stay fit and healthy for life.
We understand that fitness is not just a short-term goal, but a lifelong commitment. That's why we've put together this video to help you make healthy choices and adopt a healthy lifestyle that you can maintain for years to come.
In this video, we'll be covering a range of topics, including nutrition, exercise, and mindset. We'll be sharing tips on how to make healthier food choices, how to incorporate exercise into your daily routine, and how to stay motivated and focused on your fitness goals.
Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting on your fitness journey, this video is packed with valuable information that you can use to improve your health and well-being.
So sit back, relax, and join us for this informative and inspiring video. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more creative tips and advice!
FitnessTips #podcasts #fitnessmotivation
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingboo...
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?...
📥 Get our workout plan PDF: https://helps2workout.gr8.com/
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Inspired by "This Quick Mental Exercise Improves Creativity 🤯"
Inspired by "21 Fitness Tips Every Beginner Needs to Know"
Inspired by "12 Reasons You Are NOT Losing Weight
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
📥 Get our workout plan PDF: https://helps2workout.gr8.com/
Welcome to our latest episode of the Creatives' Conversation Podcast, an at-home workout plan for creatives! In this episode, we have put together a simple and effective workout routine that you can easily do from the comfort of your own home with fitness trainer, Christian Ricketts!
We understand that as creatives, it can be challenging to find time to exercise amidst our busy schedules. That's why we've designed this workout plan to be quick, efficient, and fun!
Our workout routine includes a variety of exercises that focus on building strength, endurance, and flexibility. We'll be doing exercises such as squats, lunges, and push-ups, as well as some yoga-inspired stretches to help you unwind and relax.
Whether you're a graphic designer, writer, or musician, this workout plan is perfect for you. It's designed to help you stay fit, healthy, and energized, so you can continue to create your best work.
So grab your yoga mat, put on some comfortable clothes, and join us for this fun and challenging workout. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more workout plans and creative inspiration!*
*Disclaimer: Helps2 is not a professional medical/health source and takes no liability for your health and wellness by making this content. When you perform this workout, you perform it at your own risk.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📥 Get our workout plan PDF: https://helps2workout.gr8.com/
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingboo...
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?...
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
Hey, creative!
How Can You Optimize Your Physical Health?
You work hard. You put in long hours to get those projects done and make sure your clients are happy. But sometimes you feel like you're working so much that you don't have time to take care of yourself. And that's a problem—because taking care of yourself is just as important as getting things done!
We know how hard it is to find time for self-care, so we invited Christian Ricketts from Reso1ution Fitness in Kansas City to join us and help you optimize your physical health. We'll be talking about how to workout, choosing a diet that's right for you, the benefits of staying healthy and more.
So sit back and relax—we've got everything covered!
#MarketingStrategy #MarketingHelp
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Connect with Christian Ricketts:
Instagram: @Reso1utionFitness
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
You're watching "The Best Kept Secret in Sales: Growbots" by the Creatives' Conversation podcast!
In this video, we're going to give you the secret to growing your sales that many business owners and creatives can use to scale (and sustain their crafts) in ways they dream about.
In fact, Gabriella Martay is going to show you how to use Growbots, which is a tool that helps you automate your sales process and reduce the amount of time and effort it takes for you to get new customers.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📈 Check out Growbots: https://www.growbots.com/?kfl_ln=gabriella-martay
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
We're back with another video! Today we're going to talk about a thing that most of us have probably had to deal with at some point: comparing ourselves to others.
I know what you're thinking: "How can I stop comparing myself to others?" Well, don't worry—we've got you covered! In this video, we'll go over some of the ways that you can avoid comparing yourself to others and start feeling better about yourself.
So let's get started!
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingboo...
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?...
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
Hey, there! It's Gabby and Kendra from the Creatives' Conversation. In this episode, we're talking about what to do when you feel like giving up!
Today we want to talk about something that many people struggle with: feeling like they want to give up.
We know it's hard, but it's a normal part of life and life as a creative. There are going to be times when you feel like you can't do anything right and you want to just throw in the towel and let it all go. But guess what? That's not how life works! You can't expect things to be perfect, and you can't expect them to be easy all the time either—that would be boring!
Do you know what happens when we give up? We miss out on so many opportunities for growth, happiness, and success. We miss out on getting closer to our goals and dreams of what we want our lives to look like. Don't let that happen! Instead of giving up when things get tough, take a deep breath, count down from five… And then listen to this conversation!
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
In this episode of the Creatives' Conversation, we’ll talk about what a growth mindset is and why you should have it.
A growth mindset is the belief that your abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work— rather than believing that you are either born with certain talents or not. This mindset allows us creatives to take on challenges and learn from our mistakes.
People with a growth mindset believe they can improve their abilities by practicing, even if they aren’t naturally talented in a certain area. They might not know exactly how they’re going to do so, but they believe that they can get better at something with enough effort and time.
lat this anyway." People with a fixed mindset often don't improve because they're too afraid of failing or looking stupid in front of others—so instead of learning from their mistakes, they just give up altogether!
So, let's talk about it!
#marketing2023 #MarketingStrategy #MarketingHelp
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
Hey guys! Welcome to this week's episode of the Creatives' Conversation where we're introducing a new series called "Level Up!"
Today we're talking about how to level up as a creative, and I think the best way to approach that is by asking: how do you define yourself as a creative?
We think it's easy to look at other people and compare yourself with them—and that's when you get into trouble. Because if you're comparing your work with someone else's, or comparing your skills or abilities, you're going to end up feeling bad. And that's no fun! So instead of doing that, why not try just being yourself?
I mean, who are you? What makes you unique? And what can YOU do? Those are questions that can help guide your path forward as a creative.
Tune in for more information and encouragement this season! Subscribe!
marketing2023 #MarketingStrategy #MarketingHelp
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
Social media is a powerful tool for your business, but it can be overwhelming to try and figure out where to start.
So what do you need to know?
Here are 7 things you need to know about social media in 2023:
-
Understand that not every platform is for everyone. Different kinds of businesses have different needs, so don’t assume that Twitter or Instagram will work best for your brand—research which platforms will help your company grow.
-
Engagement is KEY! Going live on Instagram and posting great content isn't enough anymore; you need to engage with your followers by responding to their comments and questions.
-
There is no growth without consistency: You need to post regularly on all of your social media accounts in order for them to be effective at attracting new customers (and retaining old ones).
-
It's becoming a PAY-TO-PLAY ENVIRONMENT: If you want your posts seen by more people, then you'll need to pay money for ads and boosts—this is true across all social platforms, but especially on Facebook and Instagram right now! Paying attention here could save you lots of money in the long run!
Tune into the full podcast to hear the last 3! You definitely won't be disappointed
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
➡️ Ascend Viral: https://www.ascendviral.com/Helps2/ig/6356/
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: coming soon!
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
If you're looking for how to get rich, this podcast's for you.
In this video, we'll be reviewing "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill. This book has been a bestseller for over 80 years and is one of the most popular self-help books of all time. It was written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, who interviewed more than 500 successful people at the time (including Andrew Carnegie).
This book teaches you how to apply specific principles like desire, faith, autosuggestion, specialized knowledge, and imagination to achieve success. The book is divided into 17 chapters that cover topics like "Desire", "Faith", "Auto-Suggestion," "Specialised Knowledge" and "Imagination."
It's a very easy read— some finish it in less than 24 hours—and it only costs $11 on Amazon! You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Ric...
If you want to learn more about us, visit our website here: helps2.com
or send us a message on Instagram.
thinkandgrowrich #howtogetrich #MarketingHelp
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingboo...
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?...
Connect with the Helps2 team:
Instagram: @help2media
Facebook: Helps2 Media
Twitter: @helps2media
Website: helps2.com
Connect with Gabriella Martay:
Instagram: @martaymusic
Facebook: Martay Music Official
Twitter: @martaymusic
YouTube: @Martaymusic
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch here: helps2.com
We're back and excited to bring you season 2 of the Creatives' Conversation! If you want to succeed in 2023, you must market yourself and your artistry effectively. Here's what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to marketing yourself and your products:
Let's say you're an amazing entrepreneur or artist. You've got the best ideas and some killer strategy, but you're still not getting traction. What can you do to overcome this?
It might be time to rethink your approach and make some adjustments that will help improve results. Here are three things you need to know when marketing yourself successfully in 2023:
You need to be “end-goal-minded”.
If your goal is to become an author but all of your writing attempts have failed so far, maybe it's time for some help from someone else who knows what they're doing--and has actually published books before (because no one ever gets their first book published without some kind of guidance). Or maybe instead of trying again with fiction or nonfiction writing, try something different: why not write poetry or short stories instead? It may seem like starting over from scratch when all your previous work seems worthless now that it hasn't paid off yet; however, remember: there are no rules saying "this is how things have always been done." If there were such rules then everything would stagnate into nothingness because no one would ever want to change anything ever again...and we certainly wouldn't have any progress at all!
You Need to Find Your Marketing Engine
Your marketing engine is the thing that drives your business. It's not just a clever name for your company or project; it's the thing that gets people to buy from you, and makes you different from others.
It's also what helps them decide whether or not they want to work with YOU specifically (including things like reputation and personal style)
Create a Plan for Consistency
You can't expect to be successful if you aren't consistent. Consistency is the key to success, and it's something that many people overlook when trying to market themselves in 2023. If you want people to notice what you're doing, then they need to see it over and over again.
You may think this doesn't apply because there are so many other things on your plate right now--but let us tell you something: if there's one thing we've learned in our years of experience, it's that consistency is everything!
If we aren't consistent with our actions -- if we don't take action every day toward our goals -- then nothing will happen! We won't make progress towards our dreams; instead, they'll just stay locked away inside our heads forever...and then we'll never achieve them!
Here are some marketing myths to let go of:
Marketing is not a science.
Marketing is not a formula.
Marketing is not a magic trick, and it's definitely not easy. But it can be done!
Marketing is not just advertising or promotion--it's all the things you do to get people interested in what you have to offer, including networking, public speaking, and writing online (like what you're reading).
Marketing isn't just for big companies; it's also for small artists and businesses like yours too! If you want customers or an audience, but don't know how to attract them yet, don't worry: there are plenty of ways for you to market yourself successfully in 2023...and beyond!
Need help with your marketing strategy? Get in touch with us at www.helps2.com
We’re back with another Creatives’ Conversation! This time we’re talking about creativity in the kitchen! Yes, you heard that right — the KITCHEN! We’re talking with Cherokee Town, the owner of Balanced Meal Prep, how she creates and how she sustains her business. Is food just food? Or is it more of an artform? Tune in to hear the answer to this question and hear how this incredible woman is making a way with her business!
We're back with another Creatives' Conversation!
Do you find yourself asking questions like: "How do I price my work?", "Is my price too high or too low?", etc. If so, this episode was made for you! In this session, we're discussing how to properly price your work, which is a concept Gabriella Martay learned from the incredible Chris Do. We'll lay out an exact formula that you can use no matter your creative pursuit or project! So, tune in, and let's get your pricing nailed down!
Does having a big following equal making good money online? How does somebody ACTUALLY make a good income from the internet? Is it even possible? Well, that's exactly what we're discussing today! We've seen people with big followings not make hardly any money and have to make 9-5 jobs... while we've seen others with hardly any followings (like the nonprofit we're discussing in this episode) make a lot of money in a short span of time.
So, if you're wondering how you can make your craft profitable or get your business off the ground, tune in! This is for you!
Struggling to find your purpose as a creative? Not sure where you fit in with your art form or craft? Stress no more! And join us as we discuss how to find your purpose as a creative with our good friend and jewelry artisan, Lexi Bradley. Having started her own brand called "Sunny Side Up", she knows what it takes to get started as a creative and find your purpose.
So, here we go: tune in!
You won't want to miss this!
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingboo...
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?...
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: https://hbq505wu.pages.infusionsoft.net/
We're back with another episode of the Creatives' Conversation! In this one, we're talking about how to approach social media in 2022. How do you reach the people you want to reach? What do you have to do on social media? What's the best way to approach it all? Well, let's talk about it!
Sit back. Relax. Let's get into it.
RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
📽 "How to get to 10K followers on TikTok": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06c5-b-h4ww&t=112s
📙 Order our new book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://wedontneedanothermarketingbook.com/
📖 Buy our E-Book "We Don't Need Another Marketing Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B7W48BY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
📥 Sign Up for our Newsletter: https://hbq505wu.pages.infusionsoft.net/
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
Happy New Year! So much happened in 2021 and as a team, we didn't want to just pass it by and not reflect on it. Therefore, this podcast is all about what we did in 2021 that inspired us, as well as what we're looking forward to in 2022. Don't just listen on this one... make sure you answer the questions and reflect WITH us!
We're backkkk! Excuse the break! But, we're back again and ready to talk about time management. The other day, Gabriella Martay, was asked by another creative how she manages her time so well... and this is basically how she responded.
In the video, she gives quite a bit of tips, so hopefully they help you become the efficient human and creative you were made to be!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
Last year after the global pandemic hit, many people found themselves working from home for the first time. The adjustment from an office to a home office is a big one - something that most were not prepared for. If you found yourself working from home last year and you still haven't found a good rhythm and routine, we're here to give you some advice. At Helps2, we've been a remote company all along - so we have years of experience with working from home. Our brand manager, Amber, is sharing some productivity tips that have helped her as a remote worker.
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
Have you ever asked yourself what the best way is to support your creative friends? We've got some answers for you - and not all of them require spending money! As a creative herself, our brand manager Amber is sharing some ways that you can help out and show your support - ways that all creatives are sure to appreciate. We hope it helps!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
Getting started is arguably the hardest part of pursuing your creative dreams - mostly because the fear of failure gets in the way. If you've ever felt afraid to start something new, we're talking to you! We're giving actionable steps that will help you to get out of your head and get started on your goals - we hope it helps!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
If you've taken part in any athletic activities, you know how competitive it can get. Sometimes, creative fields are treated the same way... There are many creatives who are cut-throat about being the best and "beating" their competition. But the reality is, creativity is not a competition. There is no way to score how well you are measuring up to others - and that's exactly what we're talking about today!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we brought on one of our Helps2 team members who works with us remotely from Idaho - Grace Robinson! Grace has been our content supervisor since 2012, in addition to being a self-published author of sci-fi and fantasy stories. She's also the co-author of our book, We Don't Need Another Marketing Book.
We brought Grace on this week to share about the work it takes to make your creative vision possible. Grace writes about this in our book, sharing a little about the efforts she's had to put in to publish her work... But on today's episode, she's sharing in greater detail some stories and advice for creatives who want to make their dreams come to pass.
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
There's a lot of opinions out there about whether or not social media is worth all of its drawbacks... Some would even go so far as to call it evil. But others see social media as a useful tool, and are even able to make a living off of it. Today we're taking a full 360 degree view as we discuss some of the pros and cons of using social media.
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
This week, we're talking about something that hits close to home... Dealing with burnout. Or more specifically, preventing it in the first place.
Burnout occurs quite often for creatives, especially when they don't see the results they want with their creative pursuit. Overworking and excessive stress can cause burnout - but that doesn't have to be the end of the story. We're talking today about some simple ways you can care for yourself so that you avoid facing burnout. Gabriella Martay and Amber are discussing everything from simple, daily rituals to helpful mindsets to maintain so that you can remain refreshed in your craft. We hope it helps!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation! This week we welcomed back entrepreneur and podcast host, Andrew Trac, to share from his wealth of knowledge about time management.
We are all given 24 hours in a day... How we spend that 24 hours varies greatly from person to person, but the important part is that we use it well. Creatives and entrepreneurs are often not bound to a 9 to 5 schedule like most people, so learning how to manage time is essential. That's why we're sharing with you some tips on how to best manage your time in this episode. We hope you find it to be helpful!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
This week, we're answering a question from the original founder of Helps2, George Temple. George asked us if we knew of any good ways to get leads in 2021, and we've got answers!
As a creative, it's important that you see yourself as what you are - an entrepreneur. And in order for your creative business to flourish, you need to know the best ways to reach people and to bring them into what you're doing. That's why we're sharing with you ways that you can organically get leads... And most of these tips are free! Be sure and watch to the end to see how we've been getting the most new leads in recent times.
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
This week, we're answering a question from one of our newsletter subscribers about how we published our book without breaking the bank.
Since the initial idea of writing We Don't Need Another Marketing Book four years ago, we have been on quite the unexpected journey. Publishing a book has taken lots of time, resources, and people - which is something we greatly underestimated when we first began. So we're here to tell you all that we wished we knew when we set out to publish our first book. Enjoy!
We've officially made it to our TWENTIETH episode of The Creatives' Conversation - woohoo! This week, we brought on a guest that is very dear to us - Andrew Trac. Andy owns a consultation company where he helps budding businesses grow into making a profit. He also hosts a podcast of his own, Cold Brew Conversations, where he interviews young people about their passions. We brought him on this week to share with creatives how they can make a profit with what they create.
Making money with your craft won't very likely happen on accident; it will take knowledge and planning. We believe that some of the planning that should take place on the front end of trying to monetize your craft is creating a business model. While that can seem like a daunting task, Amber and Andy are breaking it down into small, actionable steps that will help you make a business model that you feel confident about.
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
Creatives can get a bad reputation of not always being the most reliable people... But is it rightful that they get labeled that way? That's exactly what we're discussing today with our guests, Sierra Bruton and Kendra Reed. Everything from personal stories to honest confessions are being laid out on the table... We hope you enjoy it!
Welcome back to another episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
This week, we're answering a question from one of our Instagram followers, Vanessa. She asked us why we started The Creatives' Conversation, and how she can start a podcast of her own. We're answering her question by sharing with you the story behind the model we use for our podcast and what our aim is in creating it, as well as the practical steps of shooting, editing, and uploading for The Creatives' Conversation. We hope you enjoy!
We're back with episode number SEVENTEEN of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we brought on some dear friends - Andy and Chelsey Webb. The Webbs met through music, and have been pursuing their careers in music together ever since. They have served on worship teams together at the International House of Prayer, and they even led worship for a few months in South Korea. They have a daughter (Capri) who has been with them for every step of the journey.
Today we're asking them how they've been able to pursue their art as a family. It isn't easy to pursue art as a single person, let alone as a family with a child. They're sharing stories and giving practical advice on how they've been able to continue making music and travelling while remaining a closely knit family unit.
We're back with episode number SIXTEEN of The Creatives' Conversation!
On today's episode, Gabriella Martay is flying solo as she shares with you some of the ways she fights discouragement. As a musician, recently published author, and entrepreneur, she is no stranger to feelings of doubt and discouragement... So she's opening up about the lies she combats in her mind regarding her craft and her identity as an artist, and telling you how she combats them.
We're back with episode number FIFTEEN of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we brought back some of our very favorites, Sierra Bruton and Kendra Reed, to share stories, advice, and lots of laughter.
On today's episode, we're talking all about enneagram. If you have no clue what the enneagram is, watch our first video about enneagram and how it can help creatives (episode 11). Today we're sharing everything from our creative processes based on our enneagram types to how we feel the enneagram affects our relationships with other people. We hope this video helps you discover more of who you are.
We're back with our 14th episode of The Creatives' Conversation!
At Helps2, we help a lot of creatives and clients to find their flow on social media. In doing this, we are able to help them reach their target audience and thrive. There are a lot of factors that go into finding out how social media can best help you, so today we're discussing those factors, and specifying them to individuals' needs. No matter what networks you're on, we're here to give you some advice that will cause your influence on social media to grow.
We're back with episode number THIRTEEN of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we brought back a familiar guest, Amber Wilson! Amber has been on our show before, sharing about her journey of reaching 10k followers on TikTok. We brought her back on the show to tell us more about her NEW EP that is dropping August 13th!
On today's episode, we're sharing about our individual struggles with comparison. As students in a top-notch music school, it's almost impossible to get by without thinking about how you measure up to the people around you. We have lots of stories to share on the processes we've been through to overcome thoughts of comparison, and we're excited to share them with you!
We're back with episode number TWELVE of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we're talking with Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay. Abraham is the creator and executive producer of Freedom Project, a documentary series that educates people about mental health.
On today's episode, Abraham is sharing with us his wisdom of ways you can reach your market audience while keeping your initial vision in mind. He's sharing his story of where he started and what it took to get him to where he is today. If anyone has been through quite the journey, it's Abraham - and he's detailing us in on all the trials he's been through that have ultimately led to his success.
We're back with episode number ELEVEN of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we brought on one of our very own at Helps2 - Amber Huffman! Amber is the brand manager at Helps2, so she creates the graphics and content you see on our social media that makes up our brand. She's also an independent illustrator, musician, and a writer. Amber has been part of the Helps2 team since 2018.
On today's episode, Gabriella Martay and Amber are sharing their expertise on all things enneagram. If you don't know what the enneagram is, don't worry! We're going to give you a brief overview in today's episode, and we're mentioning some resources if you're interested in learning more. We're also sharing the ways in which enneagram can help creatives better understand themselves, and encouragements for each type of creatives.
Woohoo! We made it to episode TEN of The Creatives' Conversation!! Thank you for joining us on our journey up to this point - we are grateful for your support and encouragement. We're not going anywhere anytime soon, so stay tuned and be sure to subscribe so you can get more of our content!
This week, we got a chance to talk with Chelsea Lauren and Sierra Bruton. Sierra has been on our show before, sharing with us about her talk show, Let's Talk About It. We brought her back on, along with her best friend Chelsea. Chelsea is the founder of a nonprofit called Oilwell Collective - a place that brings people in her community together to worship and pray.
If you ask the average creative, most of them would say that they struggle with organization and discipline. While this is by no means true of all creatives, there are even studies to back up that many creative thinkers can struggle in these areas. Chelsea is sharing in today's episode about the ways that she's struggled with the details of starting a nonprofit, and how she's overcome those struggles. Together, Gabriella, Sierra, and Chelsea are giving advice on how to get your life together and get organized.
This week, we're back with episode number NINE of The Creatives' Conversation! We got a chance to talk with Brandon Blackman this week about his journey as a financial coach. Brandon started his own business, Budget with Purpose, after his own realization that the way he was budgeting wasn't working. He changed his approach and got rid of his debt, and since then has been helping others do the same.
Creatives are known for being great at a number of things. But one of the things they're not necessarily known for is for being great with finances... Oops, we said it. So that's why we're seeking Brandon's expertise to break down a couple of steps to improve your financial health. Together with our host, Gabriella Martay, they are getting detailed on how you can better handle your finances as a creative.
This week, we're back with episode number EIGHT of The Creatives' Conversation! We got a chance to talk with Jessica Barrett this week about her creative journey. Jessica is a natural-born artist who has pursued illustration and painting almost all of her life. She is a full-time singer in the house of prayer, and a part-time freelancer as a designer and photographer.
We're talking this week about how to STAY IN THE GAME when you feel like quitting. Jessica has personally experienced immense feelings of fatigue and burnout when it comes to her craft, so she's sharing how she came out of feeling that way, and into an even richer and deeper passion for creating art. Together, Jessica and Gabriella Martay share the methods they have found effective for overcoming burnout and sustaining their creative pursuits for the long-haul.
This week, we're bringing you our SEVENTH episode of The Creatives' Conversation! We're chattin' it up on this episode with Kendra Reed. Kendra is a phenomenal dancer, among many other things. She expresses her talent of dancing, acting, and spoken word on TikTok and YouTube. She recently performed as a dancer on Martay's music video "Lullaby".
We're talking this week about how to find your place as a creative. If you've read our book, We Don't Need Another Marketing Book, than you know we preach against trying to fit into a mold just to make sales... But we still see the importance in honing in your talent to have a specific avenue of expression.
Kendra is a creative with many talents, so she shares with us how she found creative outlets and avenues that worked best for her in order to express her creativity. She keeps it real in sharing her journey, and how it has been a process. Together with our host, Gabriella Martay, they dive into discussing the journeys they've been on as creatives in finding their place.
We're back with episode number SIX of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we're gettin' down with Cherokee Town! Cherokee is a firm believer in holistic health, and has turned that passion into a business where she teaches on cooking and eating in ways that benefit overall health. She has worked many years in the healthcare field, and has recently found a path to work for herself as a business owner in the health industry.
We brought her on to share with us her experiences as an entrepreneur, and what it took for her to get to the place she's in today. She doesn't hide the ball when it comes to all the hard work and changes in mindset that it took for her to become a successful business owner. Together with our director and host, Gabriella Martay, they get specific about what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
We're back with episode number FIVE of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we're talking to Greg McKinney. Greg is the pastor of Glory Church in Kansas City, and he also happens to be an amazing designer. Along with his wife Kate, Greg has created an Instagram page filled with devotionals that has reached over 18k followers - and he did it without spending a dollar on advertising. He has also published 5 books and designed many websites.
We brought him on the show to talk about his strategies for building brands. Greg has built many brands, so this is a topic he is fluent in. He gives great insight into ways to create a brand that you love, and how to organically grow your influence online.
Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregamckinney/
Follow Declare Glory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DeclareGlory/
Get Greg's books: https://shopdeclareglory.com/collections/all-studies-books
We're back with episode number FOUR of The Creatives' Conversation! This week's creative we're talking to is singer/songwriter Amber Wilson. Amber has been publishing her music online for a couple years now, but only started using TikTok in 2020. After less than a year of consistent uploading and sharing music on TikTok, she has over 10,000 followers, and continues to grow.
We brought her on to share about her experiences and the passion that fuels her creation. She shares her sentiments on growing up as an underdog, and what she sees in her future as a songwriter. She also gives insight into how she has been able to reach such a large audience online.
Welcome back to our THIRD episode of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we have special guest Jeremy Robinson (J-Rob) on the show to share with you his experiences as a creative. J-Rob is an advocate for natural wellness and self care products. He currently works in the medical field, and has goals to start his own line of natural products.
In this episode, we're talking about staying true to who you are as a creative. There's a lot of chatter out there saying you can't call yourself a creative unless you do your creative passion full-time - so we're here to dispel that myth! Our director, Gabriella Martay, along with J-Rob, have a lot to say on how you can stay authentic as a creative, while pursuing other careers and passions.
Welcome back to our SECOND episode of The Creatives' Conversation! This week, we have our first guest on the show - Sierra Bruton. Sierra is the creator of a talk show called Let's Talk About It, where she hosts different guests and discusses race issues. We have been directing Sierra's show since 2019, so we are excited to have her with us on The Creatives' Conversation!
In this episode, we're talking about the STRUGGLE. We've all been through various struggles as creatives, and as human beings. Whether it's insecurities, or push back from your community, or a global pandemic & the shutdown of the country - there are lots of things that make it hard to stay on track as a creative. Our director, Gabriella Martay, dives in deep with Sierra into these challenges as they share advice on how to overcome them.
Welcome to the Creatives' Conversation - a podcast made specifically for creatives, by creatives. We have long awaited the day where we get to bring you our first episode... And it's finally here!
Since this is our first episode, we wanted to take some time and talk about what it's like starting something new, and to give you some advice on how to soar from the start. Our director, Gabriella Martay, has taken on many new projects in her career, both as a marketing director and as a musician, so she has a wealth of knowledge on this topic to share with you. We hope you enjoy!