Are you staring at a blank screen finding inspiration has upped and left? You may well have reached creative burnout. Here are 7 ways to recognise it.
#19 Translating IT with Douglas Reynolds
In Episode #19 we chat to Douglas Reynolds about IT Translation, running small businesses, and how to deal with Leech bites…
#9 – USA Independence
In episode #9 Iko Akoh and Richard Lalchan discuss USA independence – the US perspective on life as an independent artist. This episode also features two great tracks by Nathan Earl and Rachel Joy.
#8 – Spreading the word
In episode #8 Iko Akoh and Richard Lalchan discuss the importance and practice of marketing and branding. Featuring two evocative tracks by Ben Thomas Brown.
How to get clarity on your ideas
Don’t jump into having a logo or website developed for your latest idea without spending time to really assess it. Richard explains why you need clarity.
#45: The Italian Adventure
In our forty fifth episode Richard is joined by original Hatch host Claire Meredith to discuss her Italian adventure.
Build Your Brand using your 5 Senses
Your brand is what you stand for and is one of your strongest assets. Here’s how you can build your brand using your five senses.
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#7 – We’re better together
In episode #7 Iko Akoh and Richard Lalchan discuss the emergence of creative communities bringing artists together and the advantages they offer for independent artists. This episode also features two impressive tracks by HipHop artist Baliva.
#44: Mental Energy & Decision Fatigue
In our forty fourth episode Richard is joined by Andrew Hall to discuss Mental Energy and Decision Fatigue.
#6 – The Under-appreciated Artist
In episode #6 Iko Akoh and Richard Lalchan discuss whether the under-appreciated artist and the issues this raises in making a living from music. This episode also features a couple of stupendous tracks by Light Falls Forward.
#43: Scanning, not focusing
In our forty third episode Richard is joined by Jessica Smith to discuss scanners and the beauty of not focussing.
ReverbLive2014 – The Review
Jessie Smith reviews our ReverbLive2014 Podcast event which took place on December 5th at Ziferblat London featuring Hanna Willow, Nadine and My Northern Sky.
#18 A message from… Jade Armitage
In Episode #18 we chat to Jade Armitage about ‘A Message From…’ her bespoke Disney inspired video message service for children.
#17 HandSteady with Christopher Peacock
In Episode #17 we chat to Christopher Peacock about being an inventor, starting his handSteady business, developing a product, patents and lots more.
CH Live! London October 2014
Review of our sixth CH Live! event held on Wednesday 29th October 2014 in London, UK. Key speaker was Anthony O-Thomas CEO of GoodFruit crowd funding.
#16 Crowd Funding with Anthony O-Thomas
In Episode #16 we chat to Anthony Ogunbowale-Thomas about his crowd funding platform GoodFruit, how it differs from others and what it would be like if the Suffragettes had had a crowd funding platform.
#15 A Natural Progression with Dan Dexter
In Episode #15 we chat to Daniel Dexter about setting up and managing a business in the audio visual and events industry.
#42: Sidestepping the music
In our forty second episode Richard is joined once by Ian Christie to discuss running side projects.
#14 Those water cooler moments with Emma de Polnay
In Episode #14 we chat to Emma De Polnay about setting up and managing a business whilst being an artist.
CH Live! London July 2014
Review of our fifth Creatives Hub Live! event held on Tuesday July 29th 2014.
#41: Collaboration not Competition
In our fortieth episode Richard is joined once again by Lucy Beaumont to discuss promoting arts events.
#40: Art in Alternative Places
In our fortieth episode Richard is joined by Lucy Beaumont to discuss running arts events.
#13 I learned that from the Internet with Yen Ooi
In Episode #13 we chat to ‘Creator, thinker, do-er’ Yen Ooi and discuss her process of writing, creating and managing creativity and cats…
#39: A twenty minute cat nap
In our thirty nine episode Richard is joined once again by Iris Louwerens to discuss how to thrive once you’ve quit your job.
#38: Pie in the Sky Idealism
In our thirty eighth episode Richard is joined by Iris Louwerens to discuss quitting your job. Is it ever a good thing or just pie in the sky idealism?
#12 Finding Arun with Marisha Pink
In Episode #12 we chat to author and entrepreneur Marisha Pink her process of writing Finding Arun, travel, best places to work for freelancers and more.
#36: A whole web of connections
In our thirty sixth episode Richard is again joined by Adam Dickens in his car in a random field near St Albans, UK to discuss working for charities.
#11 Farmers & Sailors with Addictive Daughter
In Episode #11 we chat to Joey & Persia from Addictive Daughter about the inspiration behind Addictive Daughter, oh and farmers and sailors….
CH Live! London April 2014
Review of our fourth Creatives Hub Live! event held on Tuesday April 29th 2014 in London, UK.
#35: Hatch in a hatchback
In our thirty fifth episode Richard joins Adam Dickens in his car in a random field near St Albans, UK to discuss working globally.
#26: It’s goodbye from her
In our twenty sixth episode Richard and Claire review the year. Oh, and its Claire’s last episode.
#24: Its not the French, its the English
In our twenty fourth episode Richard and Claire discuss the idea of competition. Is it good? Is it bad?
Three principles to build a thriving business
Iris Louwerens, founder of Dig Mondays shows us three principles to build a thriving business. Editors note: This is a guest blog post.
What’s it really like being a solopreneur?
The term solopreneur is often used for those who work on their own but have no desire to build a large empire. But what’s it really like being one?
#9 Leaving Work Behind with Tom Ewer
In Episode #9 we chat to Tom Ewer from Leaving Work Behind about going it alone, blogging and publishing his income online.
Being alone (or meeting the checkout girl at Morrison’s was the highlight of my week)
Its not good to be alone. Don’t make the checkout staff at your local supermarket your only regular human contact -as wonderful as they may be. Keep meeting new people.
#4 Scanning or Diving? – On being a Scanner with Claire Meredith
In Episode 4 we interview Claire Meredith an advocate of 'scanners' who lets us have the low down on this important personality type.
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