What happens when an internet sensation decides to take creative control? In this episode of the Never Not Creative podcast, Rachel and Andy sit down with Lubalin, the musician, content creator, and viral TikTok star known for his hilarious Internet Drama series.Lubalin opens up about his journey—how a fun experiment turned into a massive internet hit, the challenges of being known for one thing, and his evolution into a serious music artist.We explore the creative struggles of balancing viral fame with artistic ambition, dealing with the highs and lows of social media metrics, and finding ways to stay grounded. Lubalin shares insights on navigating career pivots, embracing change, and maintaining creative integrity. Whether you're a designer, musician, or any kind of creator, this episode is packed with lessons on staying true to your craft while adapting to an ever-changing digital landscape.🔎 Find Out More About LubalinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lubalinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lubalin_vibe_emporium/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lubalinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lt3CXKfhLXjYl2VFD6vN4Thanks to our sponsor Streamtime - project management software for creative businesses in pursuit of health and happiness. https://streamtime.net
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Getting started
In this episode of the Never Not Creative podcast, hosts Andy Wright and Rachel Zhang are joined by Paper Moose Co-Founder, Nick Hunter to discuss how to break into the creative industry, emphasizing the importance of internships, personality, and authenticity in applications. They explore the significance of passion projects, the concept of Ikigai, and the necessity of networking. The conversation also touches on the challenges of entry-level jobs and offers practical tips for new graduates to stay motivated and make their own luck in their careers.Takeaways Internships are crucial for getting started in the creative industry. Personality and authenticity are key in job applications. Researching potential employers can set you apart from other candidates. It's important to show your unique voice and perspective. Networking is essential for career growth and opportunities. Passion projects can help build your portfolio and inspire you. Career paths are rarely linear; be open to pivots and changes. Ikigai can guide you in finding fulfilling work. Don't take job rejections personally; keep pushing forward. Stay proactive and ready to seize opportunities as they arise.Thanks to Paper Moose and Streamtime for their support. Streamtime is project management software for creative businesses...including Paper Moose!
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What am I worth?
In this episode of the Never Not Creative Podcast, hosts Andy and Rachel explore the complex topic of determining your worth in the creative industry.We discuss the challenges creatives face in measuring their value, whether as employees or freelancers. Our conversation touches on different pricing strategies, the importance of balancing passion with commercial viability, and gender dynamics in the workplace.We also delve into strategies for negotiating pay rises and promotions, including practical tips from negotiation training and insights from Asking For A Friend guest Regina Stroombergen.The episode is brought to you by our friends atStreamtime and B Corp agency,Paper Moose who shared their home and recording studio!
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Impostor Syndrome
Andy Wright and Rachel Zhang discuss every creatives dreaded topic – Impostor Syndrome. How to deal with those voices that keep telling us we're not good enough, we don't deserve to be in the room, or that everyone is better than us.
Luckily they source advice from previous Asking For A Friend guests, Maria Devereux (Executive Creative Director and Head of Innovation at Accenture Song), Psychologist, Dr. Aileen Alegado, and Aimee Davies from The Hey Mate Project.
Thanks to our supporters Streamtime, creative business management software for happier, healthier agencies.
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How do I deal with bad behaviour?
Rachel and Andy are discussing the topic of how to deal with bad behaviour from colleagues, managers and even clients.
It's a topic that has been frequently asked in our Asking For A Friend events and so we've brought the learnings and discussions into our latest episode.
Our hosts discuss the excellent advice shared on questions like:
How do I approach a manager who has been taking credit for my work?
How can I change the toxic culture in an organisation?
How do I deal with a micro-manager?
How do I deal with clients who are being a bully?
We reference excellent advice and opinion from:
Regina Stroombergen (Thinkerbell)
Tarra Van Amerongen (Atlassian)
Tara Hurster (The T.A.R.A. Clinic)
Nicky Bryson (Brand Momentum)
Sharon Draper (Psychologist)
Jess Lilley (The Open Arms)
Martine Beaumont (Select Wellness)
Dr Aileen Alegado (Mindset Consulting)
Thanks to our supporter, Streamtime – Project management software for happier, healthier creative businesses. Also to our editor Linley Lai and Community Manager Fong Yu. And to our friends at Paper Moose, who were very kind to share their studio and resources!
Welcome to the Never Not Creative podcast.
Never Not Creative is a community for creatives to come together and tackle the challenges we face in the creative industry. From how to manage and improve your mental health, to getting paid what you're worth and everything in between.
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