The Confidence to Fly Your Freak Flag: A guide for illustrators and creatives
About this episode
Here's your early present from Good Ship. Our previously-just-for-paying-students private VIP podcast episode all about building your creative confidence.
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Anyways, what's this podcast episode about?
From early career wobbles to trusting your creative voice, tackling imposter syndrome, and the confidence to charge what you're worth.
Plus, loadsa tips to help you separate your self-worth from your creative work (they're not the same thing!)
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Timestamps:
00:21 Celebrating that Find Your Creative Voice, Fly Your Freak Flag is now open for enrollment all year round!
03:00 Why you’re not a “wannabe” illustrator
05:15 Navigating client relationships
07:55 The power of asking clients what they love about your portfolio
10:38 Silencing negative self-talk and spotting unhelpful stories you tell yourself
12:12 Why it’s better to be an indie band than Top of the Pops (for illustrators)
13:13 The magic of “imperfections” and human marks in your work
15:17 Pricing confidence: why your value isn’t tied to your hours
16:18 Gamifying rejection and making it work for you
18:37 Forget the rules: how naivety can be your creative superpower
21:46 Avoiding comparison traps with a creative quarantine
22:35 Why having multiple versions of your work can unlock playfulness
25:34 Tips for breaking big, scary projects into manageable chunks
28:26 Time tricks for staying fresh and playful under pressure
30:00 Why getting older makes everything easier
Links & Resources:
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