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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

