Do you know how to tell your story? We want to connect with more customers but struggle to succinctly explain our value to new potential clients. Being able to tell your Value Story is key to connecting with your audience. I walk you through the components a strong Value Story has.Your Value is not a list of features and benefits. But what makes up…

Links to books and downloads:Worksheet: https://creativesignite.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Creatives-Ignite-GIBBS-Tell-Compelling-Stories-to-Connect-Workshop-1-032024-w1-3.pdfAmy Cuddy Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshareAmy Cuddy…

Connect and Follow Pippahttps://www.instagram.com/andpip.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pippatanko-brand-photographer/Website: https://andpip.co.ukFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/collaborate-to-stand-outThis week we are talking about collaboration and the benefits of hiring people you know well to help you stand out. Pippa Ta…

Find full show notes at and see all the birds here: https://creativesignite.com/the-benefits-of-side-adventures/I am making 75 birds out of paper to create a new illustration style, find a process, refine that process, and then figure out what to do with what I have made. I am diving into birds and only a few different birds (for now). I want to ge…

Connect and Follow MeaghanWebsite: https://meaghand.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghandeeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghandee (not always good at checking)Email: Meaghan.dee@gmail.comNew Book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/working-with-design-clients-9781350358843/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/inspira…

Connect with Colin:https://www.pressuresandperspectives.com/Website: https://www.few-far.coFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/panic-attack-or-heart-attack/We close mental health awareness month with Colin Grist and a story about making a change in your life for your mental health and physical health. Colin's going to share about f…

Follow NatNat's Substack: https://natkalbach.substack.com/Nat's insta: https://www.instagram.com/natkalbach/Nat's Website: https://nathaliesstudio.com/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/the-truth-about-a-sabbatical-with-nathalie-kalbach/Pick your email preference for delivery for the weekly show emailsEmail choice: https://creativ…

Connect with Amy:wildchildcounseling.cominstagram.com/wildchildATLFacebook.com/wildchildcounselingamy@WildChildCounseling.comFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/asking-for-help/_______________________Follow Creatives Ignite:www.creativesignite.comConnect on Instagram @CreativesIgnite Linked In: LinkedIn.com/company/creatives-ignite…

Rapid Recharge: Mental Health MonthEpisode 456 LIVE on Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 at 7:30pm GMT / 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT / 9:30am in Hawaii.When will it finally stick? When will it become a habit? When will I stop doing ______? When will I start doing ______?These are all questions I have asked myself in the past. This year something finally stuck. I …

Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-the-yearEpisode 455, Aired Live on December 13, 2023Grab the pdf for these End of the Year Questions at:https://creativesignite.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/121323-Creatives-Ignite-Podcast-End-of-year-questions.pdf1. What is my biggest achievement during the past …

Contact Amy:https://linndesignstudio.com/https://www.instagram.com/linndesignstudio/hello@linndesignstudio.comFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/design-systems-designing-in-the-wine-industry/Amy Linn about her career in the wine industry. She started in the wine industry right out of school and has been designing for over two deca…

Connect with Mitchhttps://mitchgoldstein.com (book info)https://instagram.com/mgoldst (social media)https://www.rit.edu/shopone/artists/mitch-goldstein (my work for sale)Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/how-to-be-a-design-student/If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Can…

Follow ColinWebsite: https://www.fewandfar.co.uk/Get the free Charity Impact Optimiser: https://calendly.com/few-and-far/increase-online-donationsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@colingristLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colingrist/Magazine: https://www.pressuresandperspectives.com/Don't call it that bookhttps://amzn.to/40p2iwgImaginember is…

Connect with Matt:https://mattwoodillustration.com/https://mattwoodbrandtattoo.comhttps://badideasstudios.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mattwoodillustrationSpread Your Ideas Like a Horny Rabbithttps://gettingworktowork.com/workshops/For people with too many ideas. Chris described me! I need a system. I am taking this workshop!If you would like to gi…

Maybe you are like me and have lots of interests and you feel like your time is splintered and your focus is divided. Maybe you like it this way. But parts aren't working for you. These are some of the issues I am wrestling with. Being splintered, having multiple interests and having your focus is divided creates tension from what I am hearing from…

Follow Barry:http://www.wonderbarry.com/https://www.amazon.com/Sparking-Creativity-Humor-Innovation-Design/dp/1032232153https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-barry-kudrowitz-90682523/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/sparking-creativityIf you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cance…

Connect with Chrispodcast: https://gettingworktowork.comnewsletter: https://gettingworktowork.substack.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@chrismartinstudiosCompany website: https://chrismartinstudios.comhttps://chrismartinwrites.substack.comJack Kent video: https://youtu.be/zbFBN4fohqk?si=miwQwJxnQBUPK2XzRick Marston video: https://youtu.be/g2sCujoF3…

Connect with Dustin:Website: https://www.retrosupply.co/Instagram: https://instagram.com/retrosupplyIf you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-AgainFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/dustin-lee-where-a…

If you would like to give to the Save the Ta-Ta's which is for Medical Expenses for Julie Reed's Cancer that returned: Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Save-The-Ta-Tas-AgainFollow Doc:Website: https://www.iamreedicus.com/storeMentor ADPList: https://adplist.org/mentors/doc-reedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doc-brian-reed-33266320/Inst…

Follow Scotty: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottyTheCoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachscottyrussell/Website: https://coachscottyrussell.com/Q3 Group Coaching Boot Camp (my 3 week boot camp):http://bootcampsidehustle.com/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/scotty-russell-where-are-they-now-series/I have known Scotty fo…

Connect with Jasonhttps://jasonthe29th.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/jasonthe29thPast episodes:2017: https://creativesignite.com/jason-craig-being-my-own-boss/2015: https://creativesignite.com/520/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/jason-craig-where-are-they-now-series/Jason Craig has been someone that people can relate to. …

Connect with Jason:https://www.jasoncarne.com/@jasoncarne on Instagram https://instagram.com/jasoncarneFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/jason-carne-where-are-they-now-series/We continue with our Where Are They Now series with my friend and frequent guest, Jason Carne. I first met Jason back in 2013. I can't believe it has been t…

Meena Links:Social:https://www.instagram.com/meenakhalili/https://www.instagram.com/thedrawndaily/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakhalili/ Website:https://www.meenakhalili.com/Buy prints:https://meenakhalili.square.site/ The Great Discontent Article:https://thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/sheharazad-meena/Find full show notes at: https://creative…

Follow Alicjahttps://veryavant.comTwitter & instagram https://twitter.com/alicjacolonHttps://instagram.com/alicjacolonInstagram https://instagram.com/veryavant Podcasthttps://veryavant.com/radioFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/alicja-colon-where-are-they-now-series/We are continuing with the Where are They Now series, this week …

Connect with Bethany:Https://fontreviewjournal.comHttps://eephusleague.comMy favorite way to talk about design on a formal level https://medium.com/s/about-face/structural-typography-26f00c19e2f0http://heckhouse.comFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/bethany-heck-where-are-they-now/Bethany has to be one of the people who has taught…

Connect with Brandi:https://brandisea.comDesign Speaks PodcastInstagram: @brandisea https://www.instagram.com/brandisea/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandisea/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brandiseaTikTok: @brandisea https://www.tiktok.com/@brandiseaFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/where-not-to-go-for-inspiration-wi…

Connect with Nathanhttps://yondrstudio.comHttps://instagram.com/nathanyoder@nathanyoderFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/nathan-yoder-where-are-they-now-series/This week we go back to the archives, I interviewed Nathan first back in 2013 and the latest time was after he moved more to an illustration focus back in 2016. It will be…

Connect with Dimi:https:// www.symbolonbranding.co.ukOur instagram account — https://instagram.com/symbolonbrandingMy personal instagram where I have my AI art — https://instagram.com/reficulgrFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/how-to-use-ai-in-your-creative-business/Our guest this week is my good friend Dimi Lazarou. He is always…

Connect with Scotthttps://instagram.com/youbringfirehttps://twitter.com/youbringfirehttps://youbringfire.comFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/scott-biersack-where-are-they-now-series/We are continuing with the Where are They Now series. I expect I might get a little teary because my mom is not here for the first time in years, bu…

Connect with Amarilys Website: https://watercolordevo.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/watercolordevoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@watercolordevohttps://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/watercolordevoGet your "Fun with Blobs" bookhttps://creativesignite.com/product/fun-with-blobs-volume-1/We are continuing with the Where are They Now series. The…

Connect with Bobbob-ewing.comtwitter/Instagram: @bobewing_Https://instagram.com/bobewing_Https://twitter.com/bobewing_Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/bob-ewing-where-are-they-now/Episode 434 is LIVE on March 1, 2023 at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET / 7:30pm GMT / 9:30am in HawaiiAfter 10 years of the podcast I have interviewed many pe…

Connect with Jody:FeralGiant.com / @FeralGiant on all socialsRamblinManPod.com / @RamblinManPod on all socialsFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/the-power-of-mentors/Episode 433 LIVE on SATURDAY, February 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm GMT / 2:30 pm ET / 11:30 am PT / 9:30 am in HawaiiJody Collins is a community builder, designer, and believ…

Follow Dameon: https://www.dameonwilliams.com/visual-designhttps://www.instagram.com/dameon_williams/https://linktr.ee/dameon_williamshttps://www.retrosupply.co/?rfsn=692287.b957bhttps://www.inprnt.com/gallery/dominacus/Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/abcs-of-february-with-dameon-williams/Episode 432 LIVE on February 15, 2023 a…

Connect with Robinhttps://www.robinlanda.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlanda/https://www.instagram.com/proflanda/https://twitter.com/rlandaFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/the-new-art-of-ideas-with-robin-landa/I can't tell you how many Robin Landa books I own. I even have multiple copies of the same book. That is how much …

Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/love-on-designers-2023Back in 2018 my friend Kim Panella and I decided to take the month of February to love on our friends, mentors, co-workers and people starting in the field, also taking a week to do some self-love. This is not limited to Designers only but any Creative. WEEK 1 is ENERGIZETak…

Connect with Brian:https://instagram.com/yesbrianperryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yesbrianperry/https://www.facebook.com/yesbrianperryWebsite, etc:www.yesbrianperry.comThe new album, Yes, And is available now as is my most recent book, The Myth Of Certainty… And Other Great News. (And get your FREE “Transformative Storytelling” video & guide, too.)…

Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/the-lies-i-need-to-stop-telling-myself/I often tell myself things I should be doing, or things I should be improving, or things I should be learning. But there are only 24 hours in everyday and we are supposed to sleep for one third of those hours. I am teaching a class about self promotion on so…

Mario's linksInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/themarioquezada/Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioquezada/Website:https://madexmaker.comFind full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/new-year-new-focus-new-mindset-with-mario-quezada/This time of year can be hard. It can also be stressful, the pressure to make changes, the pressure t…

Connect with Melinda https://melindalivsey.comhttps://www.instagram.com/melindalivsey/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindalivsey/https://www.youtube.com/@melindalivsey1Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/systems-process-with-melinda-livsey/To wrap up the series on Process I thought there was no one better than to ask Melinda Livsey …

Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/celebrating-10-years/ This week I am excited to open up the floor to the Creatives Ignite Community and celebrate this tenth year (again) with you. This has been a year of struggle and overcoming for a lot of us. It has been one of the hardest years for me personally. I needed a celebration and w…

https://creativesignite.com/imagination-exercise-a-conversation-with-friendsMaura McDonaldhttps://www.artbymaura.comHttps://instagram.com/mo_illustratesHarrison Millshttps://instagram.com/mills_of_thrillsPaul Nylander: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnylander/https://www.instagram.com/paulnylander/Anna McBrayer:annamcbrayer.wixsite.com/graphic-arti…

Learn More about SandiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sandihesterInsta: https://instagram.com/sandihesterart @sandihesterartClasses: https://sandihesterclasses.com/Sandi's Website: https://www.sandihester.com/Episode 423 was live on Nov, 9, 2022. Find full show notes at: https://creativesignite.com/sandi-hester-sketchbooks-as-process-tool/Sandi …

Follow Mario:Mindset Reboot: https://madexmaker.com/mindset-reboot-conferenceInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/themarioquezada/Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioquezada/Website:https://madexmaker.comEpisode 422 Nov 2, 2022Find full show notes here: https://rechargingyou.com/a-conversation-about-process-with-mario-quezada/In all my self i…

Episode 421, Aired LIVE on Oct 26, 2022This week on the show I will be talking about the on-going battle in my head of my self-shaming. I am trying to face the ugly and learn from it instead of running from it. I have avoided this ugliness by getting busy and not facing the thing. So many things in my life God is bringing to my attention and remind…

https://instagram.com/ryansworthhttps://instagram.com/elevationcrtvhttps://instagram.com/elevationfilmhttps://elevationchurch.org/creative-apprenticeshipEpisode 420, LIVE on Wednesday, October 19, 2022I heard Ryan's story at Design Revival (https://designrevival.ga an awesome conference in Columbus Georgia) this past August. I was struck by his abi…

https://www.glitschkastudios.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/GlitschkaStudioshttps://www.instagram.com/vglitschka/https://twitter.com/vonsterFind full show notes at: https://rechargingyou.com/von-glitschka-dealing-with-burnout/I have been in awe of and inspired by Von Glitschka for years. He always seems to be doing something new and working on a sel…

https://pippatankobranding.comhttps://instagram.com/pippatankobrandinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pippatanko-brand-photographer/Episode 418Are you afraid of niching?Do you really want to pivot and focus on a different type of client than you have in the past?Our guest this week, Pippa Tanko, did just that she went from shooting families and babies …

Part 1 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/burnout22/Part 2 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/messymiddle/Part 3 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/the-new-normal-summer2022/Episode 417 aired on Wed. Sept 28, 2022. I wanted to finish this series with some of the pieces I learned the most from, as well as the ones I am most proud of. …

This episode and all show notes can be found at: Part 2 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/messymiddle/Part 1 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/burnout22/Part 3 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/the-new-normal-summer2022/Links mentioned in the show:Mindset Reboot Conference: https://madexmaker.com/mindset-reboot-conferenceKwik Stix…

Part 2 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/messymiddle/Part 3 can be found: https://rechargingyou.com/the-new-normal-summer2022/Links shared in this episode:Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller and Dr. J.J. Peterson https://amzn.to/3ezHU8yKwik Stix Tempura Paint Sticks: https://amzn.to/3eBT7FrDesign Revival: https://DesignRevival.gaHave you e…