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When the Hustle Falls Away: A Conversation with Felicia Forte
Painter Felicia Forte joins the Create Podcast to discuss creative flow, intuition, overcoming burnout, and building a sustainable studio practice. Discover her insights on painting, process, and artistic growth.
Faith Over Fear: Creating Immersive Art Installations in the UK and Marrakesh with Amy Griffith
Join Amy Griffith (Eaton House Studio) as she discusses building immersive art installations in the UK and Marrakesh, trusting intuition, and choosing faith over fear.
From Fear to Abundance: A Creative Life That Feels Safe with Artist Tammy Dinh
Artist and YouTuber Tammy Dinh joins Ekaterina Popova for a powerful conversation on creative burnout, returning to handmade clay work, navigating scarcity, and building a creative life that feels safe, steady, and abundant.
Tax and Money Conversations for Sensitive Creatives with Hannah Cole
Artist and tax expert Hannah Cole shares how to simplify taxes for artists and creative entrepreneurs, plus insights from her new book Taxes for Humans.
Finding Harmony, Gratitude, and Bringing Art into Communities with Artist Leslie Braginsky
Artist Leslie Braginsky joins Ekaterina Popova on Create! Podcast to discuss gratitude, creative flow, and bringing art into communities.
What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Creativity with Carrie Schmitt
Artist and author Carrie Schmitt joins host Ekaterina Popova on The Create Podcast to share how surrendering control and listening to your creative spirit can transform your art and your life. In this heartfelt conversation, Carrie discusses her healing journey, her new book Awakening Creativity, and how to reconnect with the divine presence that flows through every artist.
Detours Are Destiny: Secret Art, Curiosity, and Creative Business with Nishant Jain
Artist Nishant Jain, known as The Sneaky Artist, shares how curiosity, detours, and secret sketchbooks can shape a meaningful creative practice and business.
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.

