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The Create! Podcast

Ekaterina Popova
Creativity
Art
Creative Entrepreneurship
Burnout
Art Education
Visual Arts
Mental Health
Art Community
Manifestation
Contemporary Art
Entrepreneurship
Create! Magazine
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

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

Content creation burnout is real, and if you have ever hit a wall with showing up online, this episode is for you. Ekaterina sits down with Nicole Bedard, brand photographer, video storyteller, and strategist who specializes in helping makers, artist... more

Independent curator, cultural critic, and co-founder of ARTNOIR, Larry Ossei-Mensah, joins us for a deeply reflective dialogue on his dual identity as a high-profile champion of the arts and a dedicated ceramic artist. Larry pulls back the curtain on... more

Jo Gamel is back, and this conversation covers a lot of ground. A Philadelphia-based fine artist, gallery liaison, teaching artist, science fiction writer, and member of the music project Medal of Jupiter, Jo embodies what it looks like to follow gen... more

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Recent Guests

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
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.
Emily Jeffords
Artist and educator; recurring guest and interview subject
Independent artist/educator
Episode: The Art Business Advice Nobody Tells You About Commissions, Burnout, and Actually Making It Work with Emily Jeffords
Daniel Arsham
Artist and designer, author of Future Relic
Perrotin Gallery; Collaborator with Adidas, Dior, Tiffany & Co.
Episode: Daniel Arsham: How to Break Into the Art World and Build a Career Nobody Can Ignore
Lisa Solomon
Mixed media artist, seven-time author, educator
Independent artist
Episode: When Art Meets Craft: Color, Creativity, and Calling Yourself an Artist with Lisa Solomon

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 442 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 States7 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 States10 months 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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The show blends mindset, business, and artistic practice in a motivating, approachable way.
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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.
You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It.
Q: Why is showing your process important, and how can artists share it effectively?
Showing the process adds value because it demonstrates thinking and craftsmanship; artists should diversify how they share process beyond time-lapses, including sketches, shoots, editing, and context in newsletters or blogs to deepen audience engagement.
You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It.
Q: What does Studio Chamiilleon offer, and why is it different from traditional agencies?
Studio Chamiilleon provides affordable, modular design and mentoring services to help artists maintain ownership of their work while gaining essential business and marketing support, effectively filling gaps without requiring artists to relinquish control or equity.
You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It.
Q: How do you balance making art with the business side of your career?
James reframes the balance by treating the business side as a necessary, manageable part of the craft, suggesting calendar-blocks and micro-steps rather than chasing epic leaps, and promoting projects like Studio Chamiilleon to empower artists to stay in control.

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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. Nicole Bedard
2. Larry Ossei-Mensah
3. Indira Cesarine
4. Amy Cavanaugh
5. Mason Currey
6. James Miille
7. Emily Jeffords
8. Daniel Arsham

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