Two Cranky Creatives: Real Talk & Practical Advice for Surface Designers and Creative Entrepreneurs
Carrie Cantwell & Toni Federico: Surface Designer, Creative CareerIn Two Cranky Creatives, two seasoned creative entrepreneurs, Carrie & Toni, pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of building a creative business. Expect unfiltered, real talk about the challenges, victories, and everything in between that comes with being a creative entrepreneur. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the creative hustle, join us for candid conversations th... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 80 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessArtsEntrepreneurshipVisual Arts | |||
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In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks break out the soapbox (and maybe a tiny megaphone) to challenge one of the most persistent myths in the surface design world: that you have to use Adobe Illustrator to succeed. They speculate about ... more
This episode is sponsored by Illustrators for Hire
CORRECTION: Thank you to Amy Feinburg of Amelia Scarlet Studio, who is a tax litigator, for reaching out. Some of my comments in this episode make it seem like sole proprietors don't need to have a... more
In this bonus episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks dig into a recent controversy shaking up the online art education spaceâand yeah, it's messy. What started as a critical course review and a broader critique of the creative course boom quickl... more
Cranky and Cautious: How Creatives Can Spot Scams Before They Spiral
In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks sound the alarm on a growing (and increasingly sophisticated) wave of scams targeting creatives at every stage of their career... more
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I stumbled upon this podcast and have enjoyed every interview with artisans that share the real world experiences. Thank you for all the honesty and heartfelt encouragement.
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United Statesa year ago - Thank you! đ
Always a pleasure to hear their experiences, thoughts, suggestions and super-interesting special guests!
Apple Podcasts5Kathy RupffUnited Statesa year ago - Genuine and Real
I live Tony and Carryâs sense of humor, life and cranky. We all have those days and think a little negatively at times. Thereâs space for all of it, than gathere tools to acknowledge and move forward. Love you realness
Apple Podcasts5CookinaxxUnited Statesa year ago - Keepinâ it OG
Carrie and Toni keep it real while discussing the art and design field. Their honesty and candidness are refreshing in an atmosphere of artistic fluff. I think I found my new favorite podcast!
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Apple Podcasts | #152 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
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Two Cranky Creatives delivers unvarnished, practical guidance for people building a creative business around surface design and licensing. Episodes cover real-world topics like price integrity in education, scams targeting artists, taxes for creatives, royalties and licensing economics, seasonal design planning, and the tension between creative expression and marketing demands. The hostsâCarrie Cantwell and Toni Federicoâoffer candid anecdotes, actionable tips, and a skeptical eye toward hype, often pulling in guest experts or industry peers to illuminate the craft of entrepreneurship in art and design. The show stands out for its no-bs, experiences-driven conversations, emphasis on contracts, time management, and building multiple income s... more
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