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Creative Happy HourLaw of Attraction for creatives: Manifesting your best creative lifeYou may have read The Secret and thought, "well that is a creatively crafted load of bullshit." That Ferrari from your vision board never materialized, you've tried repeating affirmations in the mirror, but your book is still not a bestseller and your paintings aren't being shown at Art Basel this year...so you decided that this manifesting stuff was ridiculous. Wait. Actual scientific research has proven that the principles of manifesting do work when you are trying to build your best creative life and work towards your creative dreams. We'll be chatting with Hallie Avolio, founder of Sassy Healthy...
2021-11-2348 min
Creative Happy HourTrendy or trend proof? Trends, creativity & creative entrepreneurshipEverywhere you see the headlines touting new trends that we MUST adopt if we want to remain competitive in the artistic, creative, and entrepreneurial space. But what is a trend? How does it begin, peak, and fizzle out, and should we adopt trends or focus on being iconoclasts? What are some of the most egregious trends that have shaped the art and creative worlds, and what are some of the creative marketing trends we should be aware of as artists, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs? Get drunk on the creative possibilities of everything trendy in this episode of the Creative...
2021-11-1645 min
Creative Happy HourWhy multi passionate creatives should start a podcast...and how!When you’re a multi passionate creative, having a podcast can be a great way to explore, express, and promote some of your many passions. Podcasting can give you newfound authority, hone your voice, and give you access to other extraordinarily inspiring creatives. But most busy creatives assume it's hard to do, or that it takes too much time or technical skills. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we'll be drinking Tide Pod shots and getting drunk on the creative possibilities of starting a creative podcast the right way.
2021-11-0944 min
Creative Happy HourThe creative entrepreneur's secret weapon: creative marketingWhen you're an artist, a creative or a creative entrepreneur, marketing your work is hard. It can feel too much like self-promotion, it can feel like it takes time out of our creative pursuits, and many of us wish it wasn't part of our job. The bad news is, marketing is very much part of your job, whether you're an artist, a writer, a musician, a crafter, or a creative entrepreneur. The good news is, creative marketing can really make a huge difference in your business, and most creatives are naturally pretty good at it- once they've...
2021-11-0245 min
Creative Happy HourFEAR: How it impacts creativity and your creative successMany multi-passionate creatives have tons of great ideas all the time. When they move on to the next idea without seeing one side through, some people assume that it's because they got bored or because of shiny object syndrome. But that's not the complete story. Often creative ideas and projects remain unfinished or even don't get started because fear makes us talk ourselves out of it. In this episode we discuss fear, fears that are common to creatives, such as fear of failure, fear of success, fear of rejection, and how fear impacts our creativity and creative success, and...
2021-10-2648 min
Creative Happy HourHow to beat imposter syndrome to become your authentic creative selfImposter syndrome- that sinking feeling of being a fraud, of not being good enough, that certitude that you're going to get found out and exposed as a fake at any moment- affects a disproportionate number of high achieving creatives, actors, writers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. In this episode we get drunk on the creative possibilities of how to reframe impostor syndrome to become your most authentic, fearless creative self.
2021-10-1938 min
Creative Happy HourHow to become an expert when you're a multipassionate creativeMultipassionate creatives and multipassionate entrepreneurs are people who tend to explore many passions. Often our careers and paychecks reflect that, and we feel that we are not taken seriously. Becoming an expert sounds like it doesn’t gel with the personality of a multipassionate creative, but in fact expertise is the logical career path. In this episode we talk about why being an expert is important especially for a multi passionate creative, how to decide on an area of expertise, how to become an expert, and what to do with that expertise. We'll also talk about the fascinating life of Sir...
2021-10-1233 min
Creative Happy HourThe Laziness Myth- How Laziness is crucial for creativityBeing lazy is equated to wasting your life. Our society rewards the overachievers, the productive people who manage to "get it all done." But it's never enough, it can lead to burnout, and that's not the way to foster the kind of creativity that leads to new inventions, innovation, and groundbreaking art. In this episode we discuss Dr Devon Price's book, "Laziness Does Not Exist," and explore how to be more, not less, lazy.
2021-10-0533 min
Creative Happy HourThe creative magic of storytellingHow do you make your creative concept stick? How do you reach an audience and inspire people to drink the creative KoolAid of whatever you're selling be it writing, art music, or products? The answer is simple: Effective storytelling. Storytelling has multiple educational, psychological, and creative benefits as well as being the centerpiece of any creative marketing strategy for artists, writers, and creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and PR executives. How can you leverage the creative power of storytelling as a creative, and what makes a good, effective story? Where do you start when you just have an idea...
2021-09-2845 min
Creative Happy HourStarting a Creative Business: Entrepreneurship for Creatives 101If you're an artist, writer, musician, or creative thinking of entrepreneurship, consider this episode of Creative Happy Hour your accelerated Creative MBA. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities of starting your own creative business, from ideation to analytics, in lingo that won't scare off creatives. We'll also be chatting with serial creative entrepreneur and creative biz owner Jill Cherry, the multi passionate creative behind Modern Quilt Co. about making money as a creative.
2021-09-2149 min
Creative Happy HourAre you a multi passionate creative?Too many people see a multi passionate creative and think “flighty,” "scattered," or, even worse, "Jack of all trades, master of none." But being a multi-passionate creative is a gift. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, you'll learn different strategies for being productive while being multi-passionate and how to build your cohesive personal brand as a multi passionate creative entrepreneur. We'll be getting drunk on the creative possibilities with Passion Fruit Mules.
2021-09-1433 min
Creative Happy HourQuantity vs Quality: Which one yields better creative resultsSome artists and creatives will have you believe that it is better to create a masterpiece or two and nothing else than it is to produce a huge body of work. Others argue that going for quantity will inevitably yield a few works of genius and also improve productivity and creative thinking. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, get drunk on the creative possibilities of not taking yourself so seriously as a creative and engaging in creative play in order to ultimately get better results, artworks, and ideas. You'll also learn about effective brainstorming techniques and...
2021-09-0839 min
Creative Happy HourHey Creative- Need a break? Here's how to do it right.Creative Happy Hour is starting a new adventure! Hell no, we’re not quitting! We’re taking a short two week hiatus before starting up again on season 5... and hopefully organizing live events in our new hometown of Santa Barbara CA! In this episode we’ll be talking about creative breaks: -When to take a break. -Creative benefits of a break. -How to make the most of a break. -How to build breaks into your everyday life to boost creativity and productivity. We'll also be talking with Amanda...
2021-06-0152 min
Creative Happy HourWhy is authenticity trending? And what does this mean for creatives?Authenticity is trending. You would think that authenticity comes naturally, but in a world where we're all building personal brands and making decisions on how to present ourselves on social media as an individual, a brand, or a company, that's not necessarily true! Still, marketing gurus tell us that being authentic is the only real way to set ourselves apart, break through the noise, and organically gain followers and clients. Today we’ll be talking about that seemingly elusive quality of authenticity. What is it? Why do we want it? How do creatives, artists, and cr...
2021-05-2553 min
Slide Between the Pages with Bec & AmandaChapter 9 - Interview with Karena Alkhavein from Spalmorum & Creative Happy Hour PodcastThis week we did something a little different - we sat down & had a chat with Karen Akhavein from Spalmorum. Karena has a PHD as a writing coach & shares with us some helpful tips on how you can overcome writer’s block, self publishing & self promoting tips & and how you can find motivation in your writing.
At Spalmorum, they provide you with coaching & support with online courses & writing groups, where you will find all the inspiration, motivation and information you need to be more confident and start that next creative writing piece.
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2021-05-2323 min
Creative Happy HourDream Jobs for Creatives & Creative Careers in TechRemember what you wanted to be when you grew up? There's a good chance that your childhood career dreams were a lot more creative- and, well, a lot more fun than your job prospects or your current job reality. Some of you went straight to the Plan B career. Others explored a job in the arts but never quite managed to get past the starving artist stage. Today, there are limitless opportunities for creatives to embark on careers that are rewarding both creatively and financially. On this week's episode of Creative Happy Hour, get drunk on the...
2021-05-1842 min
Creative Happy HourThe magic creative tool in your pocket: Making your Smartphone work for your creativityYour smartphone is designed to be addictive: with its bright colors, engaging apps, and the way it brings everything you could possibly want, from entertainment to social connection, to news, to productivity, right to your fingertips, it's no wonder we always have our phones within arm's reach. Yes, your phone can be a huge distraction. It can be the thing that prevents you from doing your work and getting into your creative zone, whether you're an artist, a writer, a musician, a creative biz owner, or a creative entrepreneur. However, your phone is also a technological miracle...
2021-05-1142 min
Creative Happy HourWWhat are you afraid of? Pushing past fear to embrace your creativityWhat are you scared of? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we'll be discussing how fear negatively impacts creativity and creative output, different fears that are common to most creatives, the fear-vulnerability connection, and why creatives in particular are susceptible to being blocked by fear. We'll also give you step-by-step directions on how to push past fear in order to be your best creative self, whether you're an artist, a musician, a writer, a creative, or a creative entrepreneur.
2021-05-0439 min
Creative Happy HourHow to Keep Perfectionism from Killing Your CreativityThere is no question that perfectionism can be what pushes artists, writers, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs to create in the first place. It can be what makes you strive to be better as a creative. But there is no question that perfectionism can negatively impact your creativity and stop your creative output in its tracks. In this episode, we’ll be discussing perfectionism. What perfectionism is, how it's linked to OCD and anxiety and procrastination, how it affects creatives, how it manifests itself and hurts your creativity and artistic production, and how to break free from the ne...
2021-04-2741 min
Creative Happy HourWhat does the rise of the NFT mean for artists & creative entrepreneurs?Now that some dude named Beeple sold some digital artworks for 69 million dollars and Elon Musk's girlfriend Grimes sold some videos of winged devil babies protecting Mars for several million, you have probably heard of NFT’s, non-fungible tokens... but if you have no idea what they are, you are not alone… … What the hell are NFT’s? And what do they mean for you as an artist, a creative, a creative entrepreneur, or a collector? Let’s get drunk on the creative possibilities of Kryptokitties, Nyan Cat, Gucci Ghosts, 85 dollar farts, Aether, Non Fungible Tokens, and what they may mean for...
2021-04-2044 min
Creative Happy HourAnxiety & Creativity: What's the Link and what does it mean for creatives?The neuroscientist and author Joseph LeDoux has called anxiety “the price we pay for an ability to imagine the future.” Anxiety is not your typical worry or fear that crosses your mind. Anxiety is… overwhelming. It can completely control of your brain, and if you're a creative who counts on your imagination, that can really suck. In this episode, we’ll be drinking CBD Gin & Tonic and talking about anxiety- whether creatives tend to be more anxious and why, which effects anxiety has on creativity, positive or negative, and how to both use your creativity to lesse...
2021-04-1348 min
Creative Happy HourHow to find your unique creative style & creative voiceThere's a lot of noise out there. The best way to break through that and be heard as an artist, creative, writer, performer, or creative entrepreneur is to find and develop your own creative style, your unique creative voice. But how do you do that? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we explore how to find your unique talents, your unique style, and your own creative voice, and how to use that voice in the most creative, productive way. We'll also be chatting with Author Jason R. Lady, author of "Monster Problems," a creative book for young readers...
2021-04-0658 min
Creative Happy HourCreative secrets of influencersWhat is an influencer? Influencers range from those instagram chicks always on vacation to celebrity makeup artists to the Dalai Lama. on social media and have massive followings. What can influencers teach us about creativity? They aren’t always taken seriously by other creative professions but they are certainly more accepted as content creators, and yes, they influence so much of what happens in art, creativity, and business. This week on Creative Happy Hour, we'll be delving into what it means to be an influencer and seeing how to use influencer tactics to further your cr...
2021-03-3048 min
Creative Happy HourDoes creativity decrease with age? How to live a long, happy, creative lifeDo creativity, creative output, and creative thinking decrease with age? This question has been the subject of scientific research for more than a century, with the first empirical study of this issue being published in 1835. It seems that there are indeed certain ebbs and flows in different types of creativity over our lifetimes. How can we work with this creative lifetime cycle to get the most happiness and success and achievement out of our creativity? It’s never too early to start thinking about this issue. Listen and learn so you can set yours...
2021-03-2338 min
Creative Happy HourCreative success trigger: the creative magic of to-do listsSome claim that 10 minutes a day spent creating a to-do list adds an average of $4000 to people's incomes. That’s enough of a reason already, but how else can having a to-do list improve your work, creative and personal life? Some creatives are resistant to list making- do any of their arguments actually makes sense? And is there anything to know about how to make an effective to-do list, and how to use it properly to move forward in your creative career and in your creative happy life? If you’re a busy creative, artist, or c...
2021-03-1636 min
Creative Happy HourHow to design a creative happy lifeHow do you design a creative happy life you love? It's all about being intentional. You define your ideal life, you design it, and then you create it. If this idea sounds simple, that’s because it is – but it’s far from easy. In this episode we look into the research of Ayse Birsel and use it as a jumping off point to give you all the thoughts and actions that go into creating a creative that will make you feel fulfilled, using creative skills you already have. Full of creative possibilities and actionable tips, this episod...
2021-03-0957 min
EmpowerographyKarena Akhavein S01 EPS 131In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Karena Akhavein. Karena had always wanted to be an author. She had written several books, some of which are hidden away in a corner of her laptop, never to be seen by another human soul, some of which were not half bad. She earned a PhD in literature, enjoyed a career as a lifestyle journalist and magazine editor that took me to New York, London, San Francisco, and LA, and pitched manuscripts and scripts that got the attention of agents, producers, and publishers. In this episode we discuss b...
2021-03-0436 min
Creative Happy HourFandoms, fan art, fan fiction, fictosexuals, aesthetics, and creativityIn this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we do a deep dive into interesting stuff…What is a fandom? What is an aesthetic? What is fan art and fan fiction? What in the world are fictosexuals? And what does all of this mean for creatives and creativity: How can being a superfan of something help you to express your creativity, and how can it hurt? How do you create work of your own that is fandom worthy? Been hoping to write or produce the next Twilight or Harry Potter? Listen to this and get drunk on the creative possibilities!
2021-03-0240 min
Creative Happy HourVictim mentality: the so-called coping mechanism that kills your creativityVictim mentality: it's a symptom ego messing with your mind, and it's also an acquired personality trait, often the result of early life conditioning and coping mechanisms. Though many of us go through some form of trauma as children or in our pasts, if we want to be creative, happy adults, we need to ditch the victim mentality in order to step into our power, take responsibility for our successes and failures, and reclaim our own happiness. -What is victim mentality? -What are the signs of victim mentality? -How does victim mentality negatively im...
2021-02-2336 min
Creative Happy HourExcuses: The lie that destroys your creative successClaude Monet kept painting even as he went blind. Vincent Van Gogh kept making art in the insane asylum and despite the fact that he never sold a painting while he was alive. Miguel de Cervantes wrote Don Quixote in jail. Rick Allen from Def Leppard kept drumming after his arm was amputated. Sir Richard Branson built a huge empire despite, or maybe because of, severe dyslexia. But you- you’re making excuses for why you aren’t doing your creative work. -Some people pride themselves on coming up with truly creative excuses. But in reali...
2021-02-1642 min
Creative Happy HourWhy are we so Obsessed With the Idea of Morning Routines?By now, we’ve all seen a million perfectly curated morning routine videos and read numerous articles and blog posts about how if you don’t have the perfect morning routine you’re gonna be a loser for life. We all know that your average billionaire wakes up 3 hours earlier than us mere mortals, and that Oprah meditates for 20 minutes before taking an invigorating walk around her Montecito mansion and tucking into an organic meal prepared by her private chef. But really- why are we so obsessed with morning routines? To what extent do they work, or not work? Are there...
2021-02-0936 min
Creative Happy HourCreative secret weapon: How a great website can transform your creative careerEveryone is so focused on social media, so it's not surprising that many artists, writers, musicians, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs assume that they no longer need a website. In fact, a great website is your creative entrepreneurship secret weapon that will help you level up in your creative career. In this episode, you'll find out exactly why a good website is one of the main determiners of creative success. You'll also find out common website mistakes, what makes a good website, and how to build your own website the easy way. You'll also get a h...
2021-02-0243 min
Creative Happy HourHow to find and maintain unstoppable creative motivationAs an artist, a writer, a creative, or a creative entrepreneur, it is so much easier to talk and dream about a creative project than it is to actually buckle down and do the work and see your project through to the end. But is it actually easier? It is really sad to be passionate about a creative idea or a creative project and then to realize that you have not let that idea be born and shared with the world out of your own laziness and procrastination. This is why it’s so important for us to ta...
2021-01-2639 min
Creative Happy HourMental Health & Creativity- Is there a link, and how can you use creativity to improve mood?One of the top Google searches for creativity is "Why are creatives depressed?" This got me thinking. Is there a real link between mental illness and creativity? Is there truth to the stereotype of the mad creative genius? Are most artists, writers, musicians, and dancers mentally ill? Who are some well-known artists and creatives who have struggled with- or owed their creative success to- mental illness? You'll also get concrete, actionable tips on how we can use creativity to improve mood, balance emotions, and generally enjoy better mental health and more creativity. Join us as we get drunk on...
2021-01-1952 min
Creative Happy HourMaking money as an artist or creative in 2021More creatives than ever are deciding to jump ship from corporate jobs and try to make a living from their art or just generally as a creative. Today we’re going to be talking about how to actually be a creative entrepreneur in 2021, i.e how to make money as a creative, artist, crafter, designer, musician, etc. This is a very highly searched for subject on the internet, and many of the popular tips and ideas you find for how to make money are just plain wrong. We’ll be debunking some myths, doling out some tough love, and gett...
2021-01-1251 min
Creative Happy HourCreativity in a time of change: Mastering creative virtual eventsIt’s 2021 and we are all ready for a change! To celebrate season 4 of Creative Happy Hour, we’re going to be talking about creative issues and opportunities for creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs. We’re going to be getting drunk on all of the creative Possibilities that are open to you in this new year. Being creative means not being stuck in the same old rut. In this time of pandemic, museums, galleries, music venues, and corporations have gone all-in on virtual events. Startups facilitating virtual events are getting heavily funded. There are pro...
2021-01-051h 10
Creative Happy HourAm I F*cked as a Creative if I Suck at Meditation? (Meditation & Creativity)Am I f*cked as a creative, as a creative entrepreneur, as a writer, as a coach, and as a person if I can’t meditate? I decided to get to the bottom of this important question because I know I’m not alone in this shameful secret I have, that I’m just plain sh*tty at meditating. And along the way, I found some pretty reassuring information about meditation. In this episode we’ll be discussing crucial questions such as: -Does meditation actually help, or does it suck? -Can you do it wrong? -H...
2020-12-2243 min
Creative Happy HourThe boring podcast: What is boredom? And what does it have to do with creativity?This is far from a boring episode! In fact, the subject of boredom is trending in 2020. During the pandemic and through all of our extra time at home, many of us have felt the effects of boredom. We've tried to alleviate that boredom through Netflix, crafting, organizing, and baking...but often, that doesn't work. Why do people get bored? Is there a link between boredom and creativity? Is it possible that boredom is sometimes good? What are some of the most boring activities, and why? What is the most boring art, and should art be boring? Are you bored...
2020-12-1551 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Concept: Empowering: Can you empower others or yourself to be more creative and successful? How?Empowering seems to have become something of a keyword in the past few years. Technically, it means to give (someone) the authority or power to do something. What does empowering mean for creatives? How can you empower yourself and others as a creative, an artist, or a creative entrepreneur, and how do you use your creative power for good? In this episode, we'll discuss these questions and interview special guest Brad Walsh, a photographer who specializes in boudoir photography and uses it and his podcast, Empowerography, as a powerful platform to help empower women.
2020-12-081h 00
Creative Happy HourNeurodiversity, Learning Differences, and CreativityWhat do the founder of IKEA, Cher, Richard Branson, Chuck Close, and Justin Timberlake have in common? They all present some form of neurodiversity, from ADHD to Dyslexia to OCD, and they all credit all or part of their success to these learning or processing differences. 35% of entrepreneurs label themselves as dyslexic. Neurodivergence is at the core of creativity. Innovation has always come from the edges. We are not saying that people with learning differences are automatically more creative, even though many famous creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs did have learning diff...
2020-12-0133 min
Creative Happy HourThe bitter end: the incredible value of finishing a creative project.Leonardo da Vinci declared more than 500 years ago that “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” But in reality, typing "The End" at the end of your manuscript or signing a painting can be one of the most rewarding parts of the process. Setting yourself up to finish your creative work is one of the most important elements of creative success. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we drink a cocktail called The Bitter End and get drunk on the creative possibilities as we discuss why finishing what you started is so important, how to make...
2020-11-2445 min
Creative Happy HourDealing with Mushy Middle Syndrome in your Creative ProjectThe mushy middle... sounds pretty bad, doesn't it? The mushy middle, or saggy middle syndrome, refers to what happens when you get stuck slogging through the middle of a creative project, whether it's a you're a writer working on a book, an artist working on a painting, a musician creating a piece of music, or a creative entrepreneur launching a business venture. In this episode, which lands in the particularly challenging third week of NaNoWriMo, we'll be drinking a cocktail aptly named "a Lonely Island Lost in the Middle of a Foggy Sea," and getting drunk on the creative p...
2020-11-1729 min
Creative Happy HourThe power of the first impression- Nanowrimo week 2 & creative beginningsFirst impressions matter. In this episode, we'll be we'll be sipping Vesper Martinis and talking about how to make the best impression possible as a creative, an artist, or a creative entrepreneur, and with your creative work, be it writing, art, or a new venture. Also, we'll be celebrating the second week of NaNoWriMo by talking about how to write a compelling first scene for your novel. Join host Karena Akhavein, PhD and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-11-1035 min
Creative Happy HourNanowrimo and other Creative Challenges for Writers and CreativesHave you ever heard of NaNoWriMo? In this episode, we talk about National Novel Writing Month- a creative challenge where you attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in the month of November. Is this a good idea? Why should any creative challenge themselves? What are the right ways and wrong ways of challenging yourself? If you're trying to start NaNoWriMo, how do you even start? And when is it OK to decide to quit? And we discuss all of this while sampling the Vesper Martini in honor of James Bond. Whether you're an experienced author or a new author...
2020-11-0346 min
Creative Happy HourWeird & Creative Graves: shaping your creative & artistic legacyAndy Warhol wanted a cool blank gravestone with just the word "Figment" on it. He got a conventional grave in a suburban cemetery in Pennsylvania, next to his parents. A small consolation: the grave is live-streamed 24/7, an art project called "Figment." Frida Kahlo had a super cool funeral procession complete with communist flag and Mexican folk songs, and her ashes were placed in a pre-columbian frog shaped urn that now sits in her museum. Nicolas Cage has already set up his own mausoleum, an epic Illuminati-inspired pyramid placed in a New Orleans cemetery. Steve Jobs' grave is unmarked, not...
2020-10-2742 min
Creative Happy HourArt & Murder: Anger, Creativity, Caravaggio, and MurderbiliaAnger is normal; nature hardwired into our brains for protection. But here is the paradox: when anger goes out of control, it destroys, yet anger when it is understood and controlled is a constructive force, one that can be used for creativity, change, and growth. Today we’ll be talking about murder & art. -Which artists, writers, and musicians were murderers? -Which works of art have actually killed people? -The weird world of murderbilia: Which serial killers and murderers produced art and what does it mean? We critique serial killer art. ...
2020-10-2042 min
Creative Happy HourDanse Macabre- What is dance of death and what are its creative lessons?The Dance of Death ...the Danse Macabre... St Vitus' Dance: It's an artistic theme, a creepy historical anecdote, and an allegory that may inspire is to be our best creative selves. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, host Karena Akhavein, PhD will go over the historical facts behind the Dance of Death and introduce a modern organization using the Dance of Death as a death-positive performance. Next, we'll interview Damon Mahoney, a gifted artist, writer, designer, and ballet dancer who has played Death onstage and who has a unique insight on the subject, while drinking the corpse reviver c...
2020-10-131h 11
Creative Happy HourMemento Mori: What are they, and can creepy as f* art make your more productive?Today we’re talking memento mori, those creepy paintings and objects featuring skulls and death that are supposed to remind you of your own mortality. Why have such a thing? Why have so many artists produced them? What are some famous examples of memento mori? Can reflecting on your own inevitable death boost your creativity and productivity, or are memento mori just creepy, depressing, and dangerous? What are the alternatives? I’ll be interviewing fine artist Linda Cosgrove, who collects and frequently paints memento mori, and I’ll be drinking a cocktail called Satan’s whiskers. I'll also talk Damien Hi...
2020-10-0647 min
Creative Happy HourThe incredible power of hair. Hair, Identity, and Creativity.It's 50 percent carbon, 21 percent oxygen, 17 percent nitrogen, 6 percent hydrogen, and 5 percent sulphur. It's stronger than copper of the same diameter. It is a relic and a talisman and was made into jewelry by the Victorians. In this episode, we're talking about the incredible power of hair. We'll discuss some creative and historical figures with iconic hair, starting with Andy Warhol, we'll interview The Queen of Heartbreak, a burlesque performer with an incredible wig collection, and go over what to think about when you decide whether you should incorporate a unique hair look into yo...
2020-09-291h 07
Creative Happy HourWas Pablo Picasso a Monster? How to deal with energy vampires.He was a misogynist, a serial cheater, abusive, and an egomaniac, according to those who knew him. But was Pablo Picasso a monster? In this episode, we delve deep into the details of Picasso's art, his life, and his relationships to show that he was in fact a vampire... an energy vampire, that is. As natural empaths, creatives can be very sensitive and vulnerable to energy vampires, so after discussing Picasso, we'll go over what an energy vampire is, what to do and not to do to protect yourself, and what to do if you're the energy vampire! Join...
2020-09-2238 min
Creative Happy HourWhat is your creative legacy? The story of Edgar Allan PoeWhat's your creative legacy? Edgar Allan Poe was many things, but much of his reputation is due to an obituary and biography penned by his nemesis, Rufus Griswold. Learn the fascinating story of Poe's life, ponder some thought-provoking quotes by the legendary author, and be inspired by the life lessons we glean from the story of Poe's life and career. As a bonus, a reading of The Raven. (When's the last time you actually read it?) Join host Karena Akhavein, PhD, and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-09-1740 min
Creative Happy HourArt, Creativity & Religion. Religious art & how to make your art more sacred.We might be going to hell for this one... What is the relationship between religion and art? Religion and creativity? And how do you make your own creative expression more sacred? The answers to these questions and more in our latest episode. Cultural anthropologist Micah Black and PhD in medieval saints Karena Akhavein discuss while drinking Hogwash Rose and dropping the occasional F bomb.
2020-09-0131 min
Creative Happy HourCreativity and Pain. Frida Kahlo, Maud Lewis, and how to channel your pain into creativity.There's a stereotype of the tortured artist. Pain and creativity often go hand in hand. In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the stories of artists Frida Kahlo and Maud Lewis for a discussion on pain and creativity. How do you use your pain for good? How not to be defined by your pain? Does pain always produce dark art? How can the idea of pain help creative entrepreneurs? Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-08-2525 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Archetypes- Patti SmithPatti Smith is an iconic multimedia artist- poet, singer, musician, writer, photographer... and friend to Mapplethorpe, Dylan, REM, and so many artists. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour we dive deep into the inspirational life story of Patti smith and explore how she checks the boxes on so many creative archetypes. We do this while sampling Mandela Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-08-1843 min
Creative Happy HourRebel, Rebel: Rebellion and Creativity, teen rebel Arthur Rimbaud, and Daou WinesRebellion: The creative is often seen as a rebel. But how productive is being rebellious? Does it feed your creativity, or make you flame out early? In this episode, we drink Daou wine from Paso Robles and discuss teen poet Arthur Rimbaud, whose period of intense creativity mysteriously only lasted four years. We discuss the mystery behind this and try to explore more about what it means to be a rebel, in the arts, in music, and in creative entrepreneurship. This episode is dedicated to the people of Lebanon. It was recorded on the day of the...
2020-08-1136 min
Creative Happy HourThe Creative and Destructive Power of Obsession. Michelle McNamara and the Search For The Golden State KillerMichelle McNamara, the author of the posthumously published "I'll be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden Gate Killer," is a sad and vivid example of the creative and destructive power of obsession. She died before finishing the book, of an overdose of prescription drugs that she was taking to fuel her writing and calm her anxiety. Her obsession with the Golden State Killer was both creative and destructive. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, we drink Golden State Cider and discuss the story of Michelle McNamara, and what obsession can do to (and...
2020-08-0433 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Archetypes (and wine)- From Gustave Niebaum to Francis Ford CoppolaGustave Niebaum was a Finnish Captain, entrepreneur, and winemaker whose Inglenook Winery was purchased by Francis Ford Coppola. In this episode, we discuss the fascinating life of Niebaum, dissect the creative archetypes he represented, and talk about his creative legacy, which continues on with legendary filmmaker and now winemaker Coppola. We do all this while sipping Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon. Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-07-2732 min
Creative Happy HourHumor and creativity: Why is humor important? What is funny? Can art be funny?Is poop funny? Is self deprecation funny? Why do people make fun of others? Humor is what gets us through difficult situations. Take, for example, all of the Covid memes we've been seeing. Research has shown that people who are exposed to something funny perform better on creative tasks. It's also been shown that people with a good sense of humor are generally more successful and that people who make more jokes or are perceived as funnier are often in a position of higher authority or status. So what is funny? What is the link between humor and creativity? A...
2020-06-3045 min
Creative Happy HourOvercoming Resistance. How to be more successful as a creative.Do you ever think that you wish you could be more creative and more successful in your creativity, but there just seems to be some force preventing you from doing your work? That force is resistance. Some people may call it creative block or writer's block, some may call it feeling stuck, but essentially resistance is that thing that keeps you from doing the things that you want to do, the things you wish you could do, the things you feel that you were put on this earth to do. In his great book The War of Art, author...
2020-06-2250 min
Creative Happy HourHow to Blast Through Creative Block and Writer's Block. Talking about a Writer's Block bookAll creatives suffer from creative block at some point, and all writers suffer from some kind of block. Cohost Karena Akhavein wrote the book on writer's block: Writer's Block is not why Writers Fail. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss the excuses, mindsets, and habits that prevent creatives and writers from doing their best work and getting it out there. How do you go from aspiring artist or aspiring writer to successful? Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities. Writer's Block is not why Writers Fail by...
2020-06-1653 min
Creative Happy HourWhy is happy hour so important?Happy hour seems like a purely fun and superficial time, but it's actually a really important moment. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, we talk all about happy hour: The history of happy hour, the purpose of happy hour, what makes a good happy hour, how happy hour can help your business, how happy hour impacts company culture, how happy hour can make your more creative, the right way and the wrong way to do happy hour, how to host happy hour, and much, much more. And we do this while drinking Happy Hour Wine. Happy...
2020-06-0941 min
Creative Happy HourBack to work after Covid-19 Quarantine. Creative strategies for coping with the new workplace.Are you back to work? About to go back to work? Or is your job going to stay remote for a while? Some people are excited and impatient to go back, others are fearful and dreading a return to the office. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black delve into the issue of going back to work after a long period in quarantine. How can people maintain the self-care and creative habits they adopted during quarantine? How do you avoid burning out and how do you avoid going back to making the mistakes...
2020-05-2632 min
Creative Happy HourLife after the pandemic: What creatives need to think about to thrive after Covid-19.How will life change after the CoronaVirus - Covid-19 and what does it mean for creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, Zoom Happy Hour edition, cohosts Karena and Micah discuss the ramifications of the pandemic and how it will affect society. How can creatives ensure that they can see thriving and making a living once we are all out of quarantine? What does the new normal look like? What does Covid-19 mean for gallery shows, concerts, dance performances, and other creative events? What is the added value that you as a creative will...
2020-05-1243 min
Creative Happy HourHow to raise your vibration...for creatives. Wavelength, creative energy, flow.You're heard people talk about raising their vibration, and about high vibration and low vibration. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black explore the concept of energy, and specifically creative energy. What does it mean to be on the same wavelength? How do you raise your vibration and get into a state of flow? We discuss all this and more as Karena wears a Fiber Frequencies garment made by knitter and fiber artist Micah. Which colors are high vibration and low vibration? Which emotions and spiritual states correspond to them? What...
2020-04-2837 min
Creative Happy HourHow landscape impacts creativity- Make your environment more creative. Art, artists and landscapeCreativity and Environment. Creatives know that their environment and surroundings have a huge impact on their creativity and creative output. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black examine the history of landscape art and of landscapes in art, from the Dutch Masters to the Impressionists, to David Hockney and Christo and Jeanne Claude, and talk about how artists, creatives, and creative entrepreneurs are impacted by their environment. How does light inspire artists? How do corporations try to make their environments more conducive to creative thought? And why do those efforts often fail? What...
2020-04-2136 min
Creative Happy HourHow to be more creative and productive and less anxious in uncertain times. Feel better skills.We are all supposed to be staying at home and social distancing, and many of us have a lot more time on our hands due to Covid-19. So why are we not getting more creative projects done? Many of us are wondering: "Why am I not being more creative?" "Why am I not finally writing my book?" "Why am I not reading more?" "Why am I not finally painting?" "Why am I not finally starting my company?" "Why am I being so unproductive?" So many of us assume that we don't have the time for our creative projects: writing...
2020-04-1437 min
Creative Happy HourBurning man, or Burning Scam? Should I go to Burning Man?Should I go to Burning Man this year? It's a question that many creatives and not-so-creatives ask themselves every year in late March when the FOMO tickets go on sale, so we decided to devote a whole episode to Burning Man... and then along came the Novel Coronavirus and Covid-19... and now there's a question of whether Burning Man will be canceled this year. More importantly, if it's not canceled, should you go? Also, if all public events are canceled for a while and your friends keep on teasing you about how you're a Burning Man virgin and will...
2020-04-0734 min
Creative Happy HourAstrology and creativity. Most creative and least creative astrological signs.Are you into astrology? Do you believe your horoscope? Do you think your astrological sign affects how creative you are? Which star signs are most creative? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, we drink Stargazer cocktails and discuss Creativity and Astrology. We'll also talk about which artists were inspired by Astrological signs, astrology, and the Tarot, and how your Moon sign may impact you as well. Whether you are an artist, a creative, or a creative entrepreneur, join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities. Most to least Creative zodiac signs: ...
2020-03-3136 min
Creative Happy HourKeeping sane during quarantine through creativity. Social Distancing Creative Covid-19 Happy Hour.Whether you're calling it sheltering in place, quarantine, lockdown, or social distancing, chances are you're spending a lot of time at home right now. If you're like us, you've been searching for creative ways to stay sane and ease the boredom and stress of the Covid-19 pandemic through creativity. Which creative or artistic activities are you enjoying? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black deliver their creative ideas and give you a few websites that are providing artistic and cultural content for free. So grab a glass of wine (we're having...
2020-03-2423 min
Creative Happy HourPodcasting tips for creatives: How and why to start, record and run a successful podcast.Have you wanted to start a podcast for a while now, but are intimidated by everything it takes to record and promote a podcast? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, we tell you what starting a podcast is a great idea for any creative, artist, or. creative entrepreneur. Cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black go over how we started our podcast and deliver tips on how to come up with a subject and theme for your podcast, how to give your podcast a catchy name, and how to come up with material. We also go over...
2020-03-1752 min
Creative Happy HourCoronavirus Happy Hour- Creativity and disease... Covid-19, Bubonic plague, Typhoid, AIDS...and artFor this episode of the podcast, cohost Karena Akhavein is complaining because her vacation was cancelled due to Coronavirus (yes, it's insensitive- don't judge). Micah and Karena discuss how various plagues, pandemics, epidemics, and diseases affect creative output, creativity, and art and artists. From the Boccacio's Decameron and Brueghel 's Triumph of Death to Rembrandt and Monet painting consumptive wives, all the way to Keith Haring, Elton John's Candle in the Wind and LiveAid, you'll get a quick and dirty history of art and epidemiology. Creative Happy Hour. join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-03-1038 min
Creative Happy HourImprov your life! Improvisation techniques to improve creativity.Improv is a skill. Improvisation isn't something that just happens. Using improbabilities techniques and skills can help you to improve your life and your creativity. In this episode of creative happy hour, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black give tips and tricks on using the rules and conventions of improvisation and comedy to learn valuable creative skills that will improve your creativity and creative output whether you are an artist or a creative entrepreneur. Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-03-0351 min
Creative Happy HourHow to find your creative passion! Passion, creativity, and success.Finding your creative passion is something that seems to be on everyone's mind, not only artists and creatives, but creative entrepreneurs, too. Passion has become such a buzzword that you'll be pressed to find anyone not waxing rhapsodic about their passion for boring business processes. Those who have not found their passion end up feeling like they are in danger of missing their professional and creative calling. But watch out! Combining passion and creativity can sometimes lead to burnout instead of success. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black sample the...
2020-02-251h 04
Creative Happy HourHow to get lucky as a creative. Is there a link between luck and creative success?Is there a link between luck and success? How do some people get so lucky? How did celebrities catch their big break, and is there any way to increase your luck in order to get more creative success? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black drink the Orgasm #7 and discuss the issue of luck and how to maximize your luck as a creative for more success and happiness. We also reveal the origin of the phrase "the luck of the Irish." Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2020-02-1851 min
Creative Happy HourFeeling overwhelmed? Creative ways to deal with overwhelm.Feeling overwhelmed? Creatives, artists, and creative entrepreneurs, and those in creative careers, can easily get overwhelmed because they are always "on." That feeling of overwhelm is stressful, and it prevents you from being creative and efficient. Being overwhelmed makes you run around, and lose focus. We try to multitask, but it ends up backfiring. How can you be happier, more creative, more productive? In this episode of Creative Happy Hour we drink Surfer on Acid and tell you what overwhelm is, what causes overwhelm, how and why people get overwhelmed, and how to avoid overwhelm. We discuss Marie Forleo...
2020-02-1146 min
Creative Happy HourHappiness and Creativity. Creative ways to be happier and more successful! How to be Happy.Happiness and creativity. Creative Happy Hour Season 2 Episode 1 What is happiness and how to you increase happiness? Everyone wants to be happy and successful but did you know that being happier increases success? Did you know that creatives experience more happiness, and that you need to be at least a little bit happy to be creative? Karena Akhavein and Micah Black, the charming cohosts of Creative Happy Hour, drink bubbly and discuss what happiness is, how to experience happiness, and how to increase your feelings of happiness- and why that's important, whether you're an artist, a creative, or a...
2020-02-0454 min
Creative Happy HourThe power of now. How living in the present moment helps your creativity- Mindfulness for creativesCreative Happy Hour Episode 46: The power of now- Mindfulness and creativity. In this episode, Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss Eckhart Tolle's book, The Power of Now. How does being mindful and living in the moment help you to live a more creative happy life? How do you actually manage to be more mindful, and how do you live in the now when so many things are distracting? Living in the moment is a skill that leads to increased happiness and success, so learning how to live in the moment, how to live in the now, is a vital...
2019-12-311h 04
Creative Happy HourFeng shui your way to more creativity. How to live a more creative happy life through feng shui.Feng Shui for creatives: In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss the ancient eastern pseudoscience of Feng Shui. What is Feng Shui? How does Feng Shui help you to make your space more creative? How does embracing the principles of Feng Shui help you to have a more creative and happy life? Check out this episode, as we drink the Feng Shui cocktail and discuss the principles of Feng Shui Bagua, and tell you how to reorganize your home to foster creativity and success. So whether you are an artist, a...
2019-12-2459 min
Creative Happy HourMillennials vs Gen Z: who is more creative? Generational Creativity.Creative Happy Hour Podcast Season 1 Ep. 44 This week it's Millennial Pink vs Generation Z Yellow, as we host a creative battle: which generation is more creative? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black talk about what makes each generation more or less successful when it comes to art, creative projects and creative entrepreneurship. What are the cliches and the truths about these different generations, and what can we learn from them? We also get a report from psychotherapist Dr. Lara Fielding, a Clinical Psychologist specializing in the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies...
2019-12-1747 min
Creative Happy HourMinimalism and creativity: How to simplify & enrich your creative life!Minimalism is in. Extreme minimalists and Marie Kondo are stripping down belongings to what is essential and sparks joy. Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss the minimalist movement in art, architecture, and lifestyle, and give tips and advice on how to simplify your creative life. Streamlining your projects, workspace, and creative tools and bringing the principles of minimalism into your creative practice can enrich your creativity in many ways, whether you are an artist, creative, or creative entrepreneur.
2019-12-1048 min
Creative Happy HourBack in the game: How to start over as a creative. Creative second act.Back in the Game on MSNBC follows the journey of professional athletes and entertainers, people whose careers are often short-lived and who can find themselves in financial distress, with no idea of what to do next. Athlete and businessperson Alex Rodriguez mentors celebrities such as Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Nicole Eggert, and Brian Dunkleman as they launch new business careers. Karena Akhavein and Micah Black, cohosts of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, extend this concept to creative careers: creatives often find themselves in need of reviving a career or changing direction: after a business or artistic setback, after coming...
2019-12-041h 01
Creative Happy HourThe slow movement: Slow down your life and speed up your creativity.The slow movement has impacted all creative realms lately, from food prep to fashion to filmmaking. What I the slow movement, and how does slowing down impact creativity? What are some creative ways of slowing down your life? Karena Akhavein and Micah Black sip sloe gin fizz and discuss slow creativity and even slow multitasking, as well as slow food, slow fashion, slow education, slow living, slow gaming, and more. Creative Happy Hour: Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2019-11-2651 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Conversations: What's it like to be the partner to a M2F transexual? Author Diana KellyWhat would you do if your significant other told you they wanted to change their gender identity or wanted to transition to another sex, male to female, or female to male? In this special bonus episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, Creative Conversations, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black speak with Diana Kelly, author of The Sky Turned Green and the Grass Turned Blue, which outlines Kelly's journey as the significant other of a male to female (M2F) transexual. Kelly takes her experience with her partner and uses it to help other people going through similar experiences...
2019-11-2122 min
Creative Happy HourPersonality Type & Creativity: Myers-Briggs & Proust Questionnaire.We've all taken personality tests: Enneagrams, Myers-Briggs, or Jungian questionnaires that are designed to help you to determine your personality type. But what does personality type mean for creativity? What are the personality traits that affect how you express your creative self? What does it mean to be an extrovert or an introvert, and are introverts more creative? Cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black film the Creative Happy Hour Podcast during the PG&E blackout in Northern California and discuss all of these questions while drinking a smoky Syrah from Spain. They also discuss the Proust Questionnaire and answer...
2019-11-1954 min
Creative Happy HourSleep, Dreams & Creativity. Why We Sleep. Nightcap (Sazerac)Why do we sleep? Why is sleep crucial for creatives? How does sleep impact creativity? What do our dreams mean? Do creatives Dream More? What do our dreams mean? How can I sleep better? All these questions and more answered as your hosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black sip on a nightcap, the Sazerac. Creative Happy Hour Podcast: Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2019-11-1248 min
Creative Happy HourBack in the game: How to start over as a creative. Creative second act.Back in the Game on MSNBC follows the journey of professional athletes and entertainers, people whose careers are often short-lived and who can find themselves in financial distress, with no idea of what to do next. Athlete and businessperson Alex Rodriguez mentors celebrities such as Evander Holyfield, Ryan Lochte, Nicole Eggert, and Brian Dunkleman as they launch new business careers. Karena Akhavein and Micah Black, cohosts of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, extend this concept to creative careers: creatives often find themselves in need of reviving a career or changing direction: after a business or artistic setback, after coming...
2019-11-051h 01
Creative Happy HourChange and Creativity: Developing resilience. Embracing Change.Creatives often create change, but sometimes we have a hard time embracing change. Forbes Magazine claims that dealing with change is one of the most important job skills of the future, and we believe that creatives are uniquely equipped to use change to their advantage. We discuss change and how to embrace it, how to bring about positive changes, and how to cope with negative changes. we also speak with author Diana Kelly about her experience with a radical change as a partner to a Male to Female Transexual. And we do this while drinking Salt Point Moscow Mule...
2019-11-0553 min
Creative Happy HourHow to Make a Vision Board. How Vision Boards Work.What is a vision board? Have you ever made a vision board? How do vision boards work? People use them to manifest their dreams using the law of attraction as outlined in the Oprah approved book The Secret. How do you make a vision board that works? Your friends at Creative Happy Hour walk you through the process. Grab your glue sticks and make a vision board along with us. We will even show you how to interpret your vision board and make it work for you. Vision boards help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a...
2019-10-2250 min
Creative Happy HourEvent Planning for creatives: Discussion with celebrity event planner.Event planning is an important skill for creatives. Events can bring your creative tribe together and help you to promote your creative product, whether the event is a book signing, a product launch, or an art show. Karena Akhavein and Micah Black, your Creative Happy Hour Podcast cohosts, drink Vinho Verde Punch, a great libation to serve at an event, and discuss why to throw an event, and how to do it in the most productive way. We invite guest star Gabrielle Chavigny, a celebrity event planner who has planned celebrity weddings, movie premieres, and other high end soirees...
2019-10-1557 min
Creative Happy HourFear = Failure. How to overcome fear & get successful! (For Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs)Fear is the number one thing keeping us from achieving our goals, putting ourselves out there, and finding success. In this episode of the podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss what fear is, how it affects the body and the mind, what kind of fears affect creatives, and how to keep fear from ruining your life. And they do this while drinking Bushido Way of the Warrior Sake. Warriors aren't fearless: they do experience fear, but they go into battle despite the fear. It's time to kick fear's butt! Join us and get drunk on the creative...
2019-10-0851 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Side Hustles & Clothing Swap Founder Suzanne AgasiIn this episode of the podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss side hustles for creatives while drinking "rose colored glasses," a cocktail composed of pink sparkling wine and rose petals. What is a side hustle? These days, it's less about sticking to a single career until you retire, and more about following your passion and participating in the gig economy that makes it all possible.
2019-10-011h 10
Creative Happy HourSober Happy Hour? How does Alcohol affect creativity? How about sobriety? Sober October is coming up! What happens to two creative women whose podcast focuses on a cocktail of creativity and alcohol decide to quit drinking (for a day)? Watch this episode of Creative Happy Hour Podcast and see! The #Sobercurious or Sober Curious movement is gaining traction. Bars specializing in non-alcoholic cocktails are springing out in hip and trendy locations all of the the country and the world. How does alcohol or sobriety affect your creativity? How about the common image of the artist as a drunk or as an addict? Which artists a...
2019-09-2448 min
Creative Happy HourCreative Conversations with artist Linda Cosgrove Renaissance Master Artist drinking ChardonnayCreative Happy Hour Ep. 31 In this special episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast, we drink Chardonnay and chat with gifted painter Linda Cosgrove, who is showing her work this month at Aberson Exhibits in Tulsa, Oklahoma. How did Linda start painting? What were her influences? How did she develop her unique Salvador Dali meets Caravaggio style? What does her creative life look like? What was life like when she arrived in San Francisco in 1976 and hung out with characters like Boz Scaggs and Hunter S. Thompson? How does she ask for her just value, and what does...
2019-09-1755 min
Creative Happy HourEnergy Vampires and Creatives: How to Identify Them and Protect YourselfCreative Happy Hour Ep. 30 Are vampires real? Maybe the bloodsucking kind are not real, but energy vampires are. Creatives, who are more sensitive and vibrate on a higher frequency than most people, are very sensitive to the influence of energy vampires. In fact, the artist Pablo Picasso was considered by many of his contemporaries and even by his biographer to be an energy vampire, and some artists including the sculptor Constantin Brancusi, did not want to spend much time with him. In this episode of Creative Happy Hour, cohosts Micah Black and Karena Akhavein explore the concept of...
2019-09-1046 min
Creative Happy HourBeauty and Success: Is creativity attractive? Too ugly for success?Creative Happy Hour Podcast Episode 29 In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, cohost Micah Black and Karena Akhavein discuss a sensitive issue: the relationship between beauty and success. In an era where Instagram and YouTube seem to dominate the artistic and creative landscape, it feels like not creative is immune from feeling like being attractive is a requirement for creative or artistic success. We'll be drinking the Beautiful Cocktail, invited by Harry Cipriani, and discussing all of these issues, starting with Naomi Wolf's seminal and controversial book, The Beauty Myth, and then covering...
2019-09-0357 min
Creative Happy HourControl your Ego & Unleash Your CreativityIt's all about ego and creativity on this episode of the Creative Happy Hour Podcast. How does ego impact creativity? What is an alter ego and how can you create one that will further your artistic and creative success? And how to tell if your ego is out of control? Cohosts Micah Black and Karena Akhavein drink the Superman cocktail and discuss all of these pressing questions, and more. Join us and get drunk on the creative possibilities.
2019-08-271h 09
Creative Happy HourHow not to be a starving artist: Making money as a creativeThe starving artist myth is a harmful cliche for artists and creatives. Often, the starving artist trope can be a self-fulfilling prophecy that sets artists up for failure instead of success. In this episode of the Creative Happy Hour podcast, cohosts Karena Akhavein and Micah Black discuss how to be successful as a creative, and how to make money as an artist. They talk about the history of the starving artist trope and how it came about ,and show some historical examples where artists were extremely successful. What are the success secrets of these wealthy artists and creatives? You’re...
2019-08-201h 06
Creative Happy HourMaui in December: Life Lessons We've Learned from Oprah: Success Secrets for Creative EntrepreneursCreative Happy Hour Podcast Ep. 26 Which life lessons and secrets of success does Oprah have for creatives and creative entrepreneurs? Join Micah Black and Karena Akhavein as they get drunk on the creative possibilities and on the Maui in December cocktail, which happens to be Oprah's favorite drink. Oprah Winfrey is a bright light who has inspired countless people. After a childhood that was difficult to say the least, she has risen up to fame, success, and adoration. How did she do it, how did her success happen, and which lessons can Oprah teach us...
2019-08-1351 min
EmpowerographyKarena Akhavein S01 EPS 131In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Karena Akhavein. Karena had always wanted to be an author. She had written several books, some of which are hidden away in a corner of her laptop, never to be seen by another human soul, some of which were not half bad. She earned a PhD in literature, enjoyed a career as a lifestyle journalist and magazine editor that took me to New York, London, San Francisco, and LA, and pitched manuscripts and scripts that got the attention of agents, producers, and publishers. In this episode we discuss being a...
2014-09-0336 min