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The Create! Podcast

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

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

In this solo episode, Kat gets honest about a lesson she's still relearning 15 years in: protecting her own art practice. An inspiring gallery visit and a painful past experience resurfacing reminded her of what matters, how to protect it, and unders... more

If you have ever felt like you are running a marketing agency instead of an art practice, you are not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Mitow and Sharone Halevy, the dynamic duo behind Superfair, now in their 11th year as one of the most a... more

What if the missing ingredient in your creative life isn't more productivity, but more loafing?

In this solo episode, Kat shares a personal update from her summer and an honest reflection on burnout, rest, and the radical act of doing less. Drawin... more

This episode is two things in one: an honest, personal check-in from Kat as we head into summer, Q&A from our community. followed by a conversation with San Diego-based Mexican painter Yahel Yan, a Create! community member whose 100-day challenge jou... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Mitow
Co-founder of Superfair, art fair organizer
Superfair
Episode: The Burnout Fix: Create Leverage, Force Multipliers, and What to Focus On to Move the Needle in Your Art Career (ft. Superfair)
Yahel Yan
Community member and artist who completed the 100 Day Challenge
Independent artist; participant in the Create! Magazine community
Episode: Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting
Nicole Bedard
Brand photographer, video storyteller, and strategist specializing in makers, artists, and designers
nbphotog / Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize sponsor mention not as guest affiliation
Episode: Simplifying Content Creation for Makers with Brand Photographer Nicole Bedard
Larry Ossei-Mensah
Curator and artist; founder of Artnoir
Artnoir, All About Clay
Episode: What Survives the Fire: Larry Ossei-Mensah on Clay, Curating, and Creative Excellence
Jo Gamel
Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist and educator
Jane Gallery, Mural Arts Philadelphia, Arts League
Episode: Petite Pleasures, Big Dreams: Jo Gamel on Daily Painting, Following Every Interest, and Showing Up for Your Most Ambitious Goals
Indira Cesarine
Founder of The Untitled Space Gallery; artist, photographer, curator
The Untitled Space
Episode: Artist. Curator. Founder. How Indira Cesarine of The Untitled Space in NYC Built a Creative Career That Does Not Fit in a Box
Amy Cavanaugh
Executive Director of Maryland Art Place
Maryland Art Place
Episode: Protecting Art Spaces: Leadership and Fundraising with Amy Cavanaugh Royce
Mason Currey
Author of Daily Rituals and Making Art and Making a Living
Author
Episode: The Secret Financial Lives of History's Most Famous Artists (Yes, Including the Illegal Stuff), with Mason Currey
James Miille
Fine art photographer creating surreal portraiture
Independent artist
Episode: You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It.

Host

Ekaterina Popova
Host of The Create! Podcast and founder of Create Magazine and Create! ecosystem; known for practical art business guidance, mindset coaching, and community building.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 444 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 States8 months 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 States8 months 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 States8 months 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

Listeners Say

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Guests are often high-caliber professionals who share concrete, implementable advice.
The show blends mindset, business, and artistic practice in a motivating, approachable way.
Listeners appreciate the host's authentic, generous approach and actionable guidance.

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Apple Podcasts
#40
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#115
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#162
United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#46
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#142
Germany/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#188
France/Arts/Visual Arts

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Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting
Q: How can artists maintain momentum after a successful show?
Build a permission-based audience with newsletters and postcards, keep a visible link to ongoing work, and engage in timely social posts that thank attendees and showcase new projects or related studies.
Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting
Q: What is the best way to approach local interior designers to get them in front of your work?
Post accessible images that designers can visualize in spaces, network beyond the art world, and consider soft introductions that spotlight mutual benefits without heavy pitches. Staying visible through collaborations and leveraging connections with art advisors is recommended.
Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting
Q: How do we manage AI and protect our work and our jobs?
The host emphasizes practical boundaries, personal boundaries around sharing, and using AI as a tool rather than a replacement, while focusing on the value of human skills like judgment, craft, and story. She notes layoffs are happening in some sectors but encourages staying proactive, and she highlights the importance of curating and applying expertise.
What Survives the Fire: Larry Ossei-Mensah on Clay, Curating, and Creative Excellence
Q: How do you decide which opportunities to pursue or pass on, especially when resources are limited?
He describes a balance of intuition, location, collaboration quality, and a financial/creative equilibrium, stressing that you should pass on projects that don't align with your practice or values and instead invest in relationships and research that can yield future work.
What Survives the Fire: Larry Ossei-Mensah on Clay, Curating, and Creative Excellence
Q: What would you say yes to as an artist, and what should you look for to grow your career?
Larry emphasizes residencies, open calls, self-organized projects, and a networked brain trust as essential ways to develop craft, gain opportunities, and build lasting relationships that sustain a career beyond trends.

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The show combines practical guidance on building a sustainable art career with mindset and business strategies, featuring in-depth conversations with artists, curators, gallery owners, and arts professionals. Episodes frequently cover topics like personal branding for creatives, efficient content creation, open calls and project strategy, fundraising for arts organizations, and balancing artistic practice with income. Noteworthy are the candid, experience-backed tips, a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, and a clear focus on helping artists translate creative work into viable careers. It's especially useful for listeners who want approachable, implementable steps, whether they're developing their brand, managing a studio, or na... more

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Recent guests on The Create! Podcast include:

1. Alex Mitow
2. Yahel Yan
3. Nicole Bedard
4. Larry Ossei-Mensah
5. Jo Gamel
6. Indira Cesarine
7. Amy Cavanaugh
8. Mason Currey

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