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The Create! Podcast

Ekaterina Popova
Creativity
Art
Creative Entrepreneurship
Burnout
Create! Magazine
Art Education
Mental Health
Visual Arts
Art Community
Art Market
Manifestation
Entrepreneurship
Contemporary Art
Art Career
Art Exhibitions
Personal Growth
Networking
Mindset
Personal Development
Self-Worth

The Create! Podcast (formerly Art & Cocktails) is your space for inspiration, encouragement, and practical insight at the intersection of contemporary art, creative business, and mindset. Hosted by artist, coach, and Create! Magazine founder Ekaterina Popova, the show is designed to help you grow your art career, expand your creative vision, and build a sustainable, joyful life. Through candid con... more

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Latest Episodes

If you've put your artist dream on the back burner and it's time to come back, this episode is for you.

Painter Jacqueline Bermudez joins Kat to share how she returned to oil painting after 17 years in the corporate world, how she protects her visi... more

Running a creative business can feel like the whole world is on your shoulders. The studio time, the bills, the marketing, the social media. In this episode, Kat shares why she is softening her own "do it all yourself" message and what she is doing t... more

Thinking about showing your work at an art fair but not sure where to start? In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kat sits down with Alex Mitow of Superfair to go back to the basics of selling your art in person.

Alex has helped more than 5,000 artis... more

If you have been feeling hopeless or down about your art career, you are not alone. This episode comes straight from the heart, and it is an invitation to rekindle even the tiniest spark of hope that incredible things are ahead, no matter where you a... more

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Lacie Martinez
Artist and coach focused on motherhood, grief, and creative coaching
Independent artist/coach
Episode: From "Practical" Career to Full-Time Artist and Coach: Lacie Martinez on Motherhood, Grief, and Going For It
Alonsa Guevara
Artist known for realism and conceptual work, featured internationally
Independent artist
Episode: Intuition as Knowledge: Mastering Oil Painting to Bring Your Ideas to Life with Alonsa Guevara
Laurén Gerig
Painter based in Lansing, Michigan; Director of Galleries and Outreach at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Laurén Gerig: Painting Place, Memory, and a Sustainable Studio Practice
Rebecca Casement
Multimedia artist and educator, professor of ceramics at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: The Art of Letting Go: Ceramics, Sculpture, and Art as Life with Rebecca Casement
Leah Guzman
Artist, author, and art therapist
Leah Guzman Studio / Creative Soul Society
Episode: Creative Flow as Medicine: Art for Self-Care and Discovery with Leah Guzman
Brandi Hofer
Artist, educator, author, muralist, and podcaster
Brandi Hofer Studios / brandihofer.ca
Episode: Embracing Play, Shattering Art Rules, and Finding Creative Joy with Brandi Hofer
Alex Mitow
Co-founder of The Superfair
The Superfair
Episode: Own Your Sales, Own Your Story: Economics of Art Fairs, Hidden Gallery Costs, and Bet-on-Yourself Career Strategies with Sharone Halevy & Alex Mitow
Sharone Halevy
Co-founder of The Superfair
The Superfair
Episode: Own Your Sales, Own Your Story: Economics of Art Fairs, Hidden Gallery Costs, and Bet-on-Yourself Career Strategies with Sharone Halevy & Alex Mitow
Bonnie Christine
Surface Pattern Designer, educator, and founder of Flowerie
Flowerie; Pattern Play; The Professional Creative podcast
Episode: Turning Creativity Into Wealth: Bonnie Christine on Pattern Design and Living Your Passion

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Ekaterina Popova
Host of The Create! Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 447 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    I have been this podcast recently! She consistently puts out interesting and inspiring episodes with great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GBA12345678910
    United Statesa year ago
  • An essential podcast for emerging artists

    I’ve listened to The Create! Podcast since the beginning, and it’s been such a gift in my art journey. Ekaterina Popova shares her experience with such honesty, warmth, and generosity that every episode feels like a conversation with a trusted friend. Her openness about life as a painter and entrepreneur has inspired me for years and helped me grow with more confidence, joy, and purpose in my own art practice. Thank you, Kat, for creating this beautiful, uplifting space for artists everywhere!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Debbiepaints
    United Statesa year ago
  • Any creative, must listen!

    Kat is so authentic and this podcast is a must listen if you want to live more creatively and abundantly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmallTalkWithSheila
    United Statesa year ago
  • Postpartum Artist Lifeline

    Kat’s podcast has been a beacon of light and hope this summer after my son was born! I was so afraid of losing my artist identity as a new mom, and this podcast became my lifeline in connecting to the Art world and not feeling so alone. Since I began listening, I’ve been answering more calls for art and applying to galleries, and just the practice of moving past my anxiety around applications has felt so good. I feel like every episode has been a delicious, bite-sized reminder of how we can do ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tatyfairy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always what I need to hear

    Kat’s podcast is magic. Every time I tune in, she introduces me to an incredible new resource or way of thinking. Her interviews are kind, generative, and celebratory! I love how this podcast uplifts artists and cheers us on to be our very best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glazener Studio
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable advice for art businesses and branding.
Fans appreciate the honest, warm interviewing style that feels like a friendly coaching session.
The show is frequently recommended for artists seeking momentum and community around their practice.
Audience notes the breadth of guests—from painters to curators—as a strength for diverse perspectives.

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From "Practical" Career to Full-Time Artist and Coach: Lacie Martinez on Motherhood, Grief, and Going For It
Q: What keeps you going as you transition to self-employment and expand your coaching practice?
A mix of coaching support, maintaining a clear vision for helping others live in alignment, and a belief that taking small, consistent steps toward your goals builds momentum and opens up opportunities.
From "Practical" Career to Full-Time Artist and Coach: Lacie Martinez on Motherhood, Grief, and Going For It
Q: How did postpartum grief and losing your husband shape the way you approached your first show and your subsequent work?
Postpartum grief intensified by the loss of my husband pushed me to seek meaningful connection through art, leading to a show centered on motherhood's vulnerability and a commitment to create spaces like retreats that support other women during tough times.
From "Practical" Career to Full-Time Artist and Coach: Lacie Martinez on Motherhood, Grief, and Going For It
Q: You've talked about the moment you realized you wanted to build your life around creativity again—what sparked that return to your art?
It came back with the influence of COVID and a renewed realization that art could be the core of my life again, after years of trying to do what others told me was 'the right path.'
The Art of Letting Go: Ceramics, Sculpture, and Art as Life with Rebecca Casement
Q: Could you talk about your journey into clay and how you discovered ceramics later in life?
Rebecca shares that she had almost no early exposure to ceramics and only started enthusiastic formal study at 36 after a life-changing decision, which led her to fall in love with sculpture and eventually teaching.
Laurén Gerig: Painting Place, Memory, and a Sustainable Studio Practice
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your art and your story? What is currently inspiring you?
Laurén explains her focus on place attachment and memory, the time sensitivity of landscapes, and her transition to a new studio and life changes that heighten the importance of capturing the present while honoring the past.

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A practical, creativity-forward show exploring the intersection of art, business, and mindset. Across episodes, conversations span art therapy, burnout recovery, transparent discussions of pricing and fairs, licensing, gallery partnerships, and personal branding for makers. Guests range from painters and designers to curators and entrepreneur-artists, offering actionable tips on sustaining creativity, building audiences, and turning artistic practice into a viable career. The tone is warm, encouraging, and studiously useful for artists seeking growth, sustainable income, and community, with frequent emphasis on concrete next steps, open calls, and real-world experiences.

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The Create! Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 465 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Create! Podcast include:

1. Lacie Martinez
2. Alonsa Guevara
3. Laurén Gerig
4. Rebecca Casement
5. Leah Guzman
6. Brandi Hofer
7. Alex Mitow
8. Sharone Halevy

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