Catch Up On THE BLOG
Using Failure as Fuel and Rewriting Your Money Story with Emily Williams
In this episode of The Create! Podcast, Kat Popova talks with Emily Williams, founder of I Heart My Life, about transforming failure into fuel, healing your money story, and learning to trust your desires as an artist. Listen now and explore Kat’s new money program for creatives at thecreatecollective.com/money.
Meet Your Shadow: Exploring the Depths of Creative Practice with Chelsey Pippin Mizzi
Explore how shadow work can transform your art and creative life. In this Create! Podcast episode, Ekaterina Popova and author Chelsey Pippin Mizzi discuss The Shadow Path, Jungian psychology, and practical ways for artists to reconnect with their hidden creative power.
Being a Magic Maker: Pam Grossman on Magic, Creativity, and the Enchanted Path of Art
Author and Witch Wave host Pam Grossman joins the Create Podcast to discuss her new book Magic Maker, the link between magic and creativity, and practical rituals for artists.
How to Talk About Art Authentically and Stay Nimble in Shifting Times: A Conversation with Liz Lidgett
Gallerist Liz Lidgett shares how to talk about art authentically, connect with collectors, and thrive as an artist in today’s shifting art world.
The Club: Jennifer Dasal on Women Artists, Belle Époque Paris, and the Power of Community
Art historian and ArtCurious host Jennifer Dasal uncovers the forgotten story of the American Girls’ Club in Paris in her new book The Club. In our latest podcast episode, she discusses women artists, Belle Époque Paris, and the enduring power of community.
From Dream to Published: Kristy on Writing, Publishing, and Inspiring Artists
In this Art and Cocktails episode, Kristy Gordon opens up about transforming her childhood dream into a published book. She discusses the creative process, the publishing paths available to artists, and how to maintain authenticity while reaching a wider audience. Kristy also shares details about her upcoming Essential Publishing Bootcamp, designed to help creatives bring their own book ideas to life.
Danielle Clough on Art, Embroidery, and Following Creative Instincts
Discover how Danielle Clough redefined embroidery as contemporary art. In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, she opens up about finding her voice, building a unique career, and the powerful intersection of craft and culture.
How Samantha Dion Baker Built a Creative Life Through Sketchbooks, Storytelling, and Simplicity
Discover how artist and author Samantha Dion Baker built a sustainable art practice and career through sketchbooks, storytelling, and creative simplicity.
Lauren E. Peters on Identity, Costumes, and Creative Growth — Podcast and Interview
In this intimate artist feature and Art & Cocktails podcast episode, Lauren E. Peters shares her journey with self-portraiture, identity, costuming, and creative longevity. From returning to painting after a hiatus to balancing art with a career in the arts, Lauren offers powerful insights into building a meaningful, sustainable practice.
The Hidden Labor: Art Handling, Installation, and Creative Career Building with Orlando Saverino-Loeb
Discover the hidden labor behind galleries and exhibitions with artist and art handler Orlando Saverino-Loeb. We explore installation, creative careers, and building a business that supports the art world from the ground up.
Ask Kat Anything: Real Answers on Art Pricing, Collectors, Confidence, and More
In this Q&A episode of Art & Cocktails, artist and coach Ekaterina Popova answers real questions from emerging and mid-career artists about art pricing, finding collectors online, overcoming self-doubt, and building a sustainable creative career. Discover practical tips on framing, taxes, artist residencies, and mindset tools to grow your art business with confidence.
Maggie Smith on Writing, Art, and Making Peace with the Messy Creative Life
In this Art & Cocktails episode, poet and bestselling author Maggie Smith shares heartfelt insights on creativity, sustainability, vulnerability, and building a lasting artistic practice.
Let the Place Speak: A Conversation with Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg
In this intimate conversation, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg joins Ekaterina Popova to reflect on a life shaped by creative reinvention, artist residencies, and deep engagement with place. From her years in academia to her full-time studio practice, Cheryl shares the power of listening to the land, making art on your own terms, and starting again at any stage of life.
Beyond Trends: Tatum Dooley on Writing, Community, and Making the Art World More Accessible
Writer and Art Forecast founder Tatum Dooley joins Art & Cocktails to discuss her journey into arts journalism, the evolution of her platform, and why consistency, curiosity, and kindness are the real keys to visibility. From Instagram to Substack to international publications, this conversation goes beyond trends to explore how to create a lasting impact in the art world.
How to Do a Creative Business Audit (and Why Every Artist Should)
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova shares how artists can use a business audit to increase profit, reclaim time, and focus on what truly matters.
It’s Already Yours: Rewriting Your Reality with Transformative Coach Olga
On this episode of Art & Cocktails, transformative coach and founder of It Is Already Yours Olga joins us to share the mindset tools and inner rewiring needed to break free from self-doubt and finally step into alignment with the success you deserve.
Redefining Success and Creating Opportunities as an Artist in 2025 — A Conversation with Sergio Gomez
Discover practical tips for building a thriving art career in 2025 from artist and curator Sergio Gomez. Learn how to redefine success, think like an entrepreneur, and make stronger submissions to open calls and juried shows.
What Artists Truly Need in 2025 (It’s Not More Content)
Feeling stuck or burned out in your art career? Discover what artists truly need to succeed in 2025—beyond social media hacks. Kat Popova shares how clarity, aligned visibility, and income streams can help you build a thriving, sustainable creative life.
How We See Art: Shifting Perception and Embracing the Invisible with Gita Joshi
Curator and author Gita Joshi returns to the Art & Cocktails podcast to discuss her new book Framing the Invisible, exploring how we experience art, the role of perception, and why context matters.
Why Your Pitch Isn’t Landing — And What to Do Instead
Are your art pitches being ignored? Discover why your outreach may be falling flat—and how to get featured in magazines, podcasts, and press using professional, proven strategies from Create! Magazine founder Ekaterina Popova.

