This time Shakka & Ben discuss some hard won tips for recovering after life inevitably gets in the way. There will always be times where unpredictable things happen and derail our work, this is part of life, but how we recover from these times is more important than avoiding them. Let’s discuss! Check out this […]

This week we discuss the power and danger of following trends. It’s an incredible tool for your creative content to get seen by more new folks but at the same time it can be quiet the roller coaster to attach yourself to. Let’s talk about some best practices when leveraging trends for your content! Check […]

Our first book episode! This week we discuss the often referred to book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz! We’re always talking about this book and are super excited to do a deep dive into The Four Agreements this week! Let’s discuss! Check out this episode!

This week we discuss our own limits, how to find them & knowing when to push past them or heed their warning. Sometimes we limit ourselves unnecessarily, however sometimes our system is screaming for our attention & is simply looking out for our well being. Learning what limits are there to support us & which […]

This time Ben & Shakka chat about how to interact with & respect your audience’s attention! How do we make good choices as we entertain our audience? What are the things we do that helps keep our audience’s attention & what causes us to loose that same attention! Let’s discuss! Check out this episode!

This time Shakka & Ben discuss the tendency to underestimate how hard professional creative work can be. Sometimes it’s wise to stop and take a look at the reality of how gnarly this lifestyle can really be, this can help manage our expectations and prepare us for the challenges ahead as a creative professional. Let’s […]

This week Ben & Shakka discuss the value of changing up your creative outlets from time to time! Sometimes we struggle with our creative work, call it artist’s block, burnout, whatever… Sometimes we just need to change our perspective & try something new, then we often find ourselves refreshed and ready to return to our […]

This time we discuss raising the amount you charge for creative work! Figuring out how much to charge for your art, or how to raise your prices over time, is a really intimidating thing and is worth a good deep dive! Let’s discuss! Check out this episode!

This time we talk about getting clear about where to focus your attention in a world of choices. There’s so many social media platforms, so many places you can invest tons of time and each could meaningfully help your work, so where do you spend your limited time? Let’s discuss! Check out this episode!

This time we discuss how music influences the experience of gaming and storytelling. The power of music to set mood, communicate and story tell is incredible. Ben shares his insights on this fascinating subject and some thought about the production of game music too! Check out this episode! Show Notes: Making The Color Jumper Soundtrack: […]