In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi discuss the importance of promoting your work, supporting others in their creative journeys, and recognizing that everyone is creative—whether they claim the title or not.
What We Cover:
The Necessity of Sharing Your Work
- Why sharing is part of the creative process—helping you connect, expand your reach, and refine your craft.
- Showing your most authentic self through your work, whether it’s a polished final product or behind-the-scenes glimpses.
- Acknowledging that many creatives are multi-hyphenates, some 9-to-5 jobs are great incubators for side projects.
Embracing Marketing (Even When It Feels Hard)
- Developing the skill of sharing—even when it feels counterintuitive to reveal the process.
- Social media can be intimidating (hi, Instagram’s mixed audience), but it’s also a space where people want to cheer you on.
- Not every creative is a marketer, and not every marketer is a creative (inspired by Rebecca Jennings’ Vox article, Everyone’s a Sellout Now).
Being a Fan of Your Work
- Why loving your work matters, inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s Converse interview (starting at 43:19).
- Your level of self-promotion should match the time, energy, and passion you put into creating.
- A healthy dose of shamelessness helps you push forward even when the stars don’t fully align.
Let’s All Be Hype Friends
- Supporting creative friends can look like this:
- Unconditional likes & engagement
- Constructive feedback with context
- Emotional support that fuels the work
- Keeping a circle of fellow creatives provides community, fresh perspectives, and inspiration.
- Having an elevator pitch for your work makes it easier for friends to champion you when you're not in the room.
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