By next week I want to start a food blog, submit 50 applications for my dream job, get in shape by walking 5 miles a day and still have time for family watching Netflix every night. Yikes! Does this sound like you? Quantity defines your life. Not necessarily always in a good way. Here’s how...

De-Clutter Your Schedule

This was recorded in May immediately after one of my lowest moments in my dance career. After talking to or making calls to several friends I didn’t feel any better. Then I tried something I had tried before, and although I laughed almost the entire way through, I was able to bring myself happiness. The...

How To Beat The Demons In Your Head

You’ve listened the interview episode with Michele Arrieta, like 5 times, and now got your Instagram strategy is down pat! Now what? Listen for the answer in this episode.   This episode is also available on Youtube! Watch my pretty face tell you the things you probably already know but still aren’t doing 😉 Watch...

Expanding Your Digital Reach

There are words that are stuck in your head right now that aren’t serving you and you can’t seem to get them out of your mind. “You don’t deserve to call yourself a professional.” “How do you think you can charge that?” And I share the worst one at the end of the episode. Listen...

Don’t Cater To The Haters

Does it seem like you have interested leads but they just won’t by today? Listen for the solution inside of this episode that will sure to get your ideas flowing and add the help of some friends 🙂 Episode topics taken from the Creative Calling Activity Book The Creative Calling Activity Book is available on...

Get Noticed Today With This Simple Trick

I share my success hiring my new assistant and the impact they have on my business. Listen to the end to hear how you can start developing the qualities of those you look up to most. All episode topics have been taken from the Creative Calling Activity Book. The Creative Calling Activity Book is available...

My New Digital Assistant

My mechanic has a great saying, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a good mechanic, just wait until you hire a bad one.” Sometimes we can carry this same mentality when it comes to investing it ourselves. Listen to find how I found investing in myself was greater than staying complacent. Activities taken straight...

Breaking Myths About How Expensive It Is To Invest In Yourself

In your daydreams you imagine traveling to two different places. Which one do you pick first? What is an easier and more convenient trip comes up? I’ll tell you this “secret” to determine where your heart really lies. Activities taken straight from the Creative Calling Activity Book. The Creative Calling Activity Book is available on...

How to Pick Between Two Things You Love

A great quote from Ghandi says that you can create harmony by aligning your thoughts, your words, and your actions. I admit I’m guilty at being distracted by every piece of beautiful art online. In this episode I give you the cure for this. Also, listen to the end for some tips on how to...

How To Create More Art You Want To Make

Sometimes when we try to dream without limitations, our more practical side can get in the way to keep us from wanting by being “realistic”. In this episode I explain how you can keeps both of these “sides” in harmony. The Creative Calling Activity Book is available on Amazon! Creative Calling Activity Book: See your...

Creative Mindfulness

Creative Calling Podcast started as a podcast for designers and illustrators to get inspiration and motivation to live their creative passions. That is, until host, Briana Christine, made the move out of her "safe" marriage into flying solo. Shortly after discovering the many avenues in the world of dance. This show has become in every way about truly discovering who you are, what you love and how to really go after what you want. Now the question is, will you take the steps necessary to get there?

I secretly and now publicly think that no one should be doing a podcast he does not have a pleasant voice to, listen to since that is the only thing we have to anchor to the podcaster‘s message. One of the things I appreciate so much about Briana is that her friendly, genuine and upbeat personality shines right through when she speaking to you. If feels authentic, and pleasant to my ears.

She combines business sense with introspective thoughts and presents it in an easy to listen to package that I enjoy. Being consistently and authentically positive is not easy and I think Briana does a great job with exactly that.

Easy on the ears

A wonderful honest and insightful podcast with in depth industry insights.  Bravo!!

Wonderful!

Creative Calling Podcast

Episode Recap Emerging Insta famous visual development artist Michele Arrieta shares her top tips on how she has tripled her following on Instagram – Briana comes in to fill in the gaps for small business owners and creativepreneurs. Instagram is a tool Why are you trying to build a following on Instagram? Sell something Get...

Michele and I converse about Instagram tips

Stacy Wakefield

Episode Recap Stacy Wakefield has a long standing career in book design and recently became a published author. She primarily freelances from her home in New York. She shares her thoughts on why it might be better to start with a career before becoming a full-time freelancer. Art School Tips Stacy explains how getting into...

Finally a graphic design career veteran I can talk to in person, thanks Stacy Wakefield

Casey Robin

Following our desire to become a full-time creative is a dream that can feel overwhelmingly daunting. Casey Robin is very aware of this sensation and joins me to share her tools to overcome these fears. A Sneak Peek at my Interview with Casey Robin  Listen to the full episode to get Casey’s inspiring responses to the following questions. Your education...

Conquering creative fears with Casey Robin

Episode Recap In this episode Briana gets vulnerable with a story about her personal life and her struggles overcoming her own self-doubt even when it looked like she was succeeding. It’s a powerful testament to discovering the value of one positive comment. Tyler Phillips suggested the book Drawn to Life by Walt Stanchfield to me. I was most interested...

Remembering how far I’ve come since 2012 part 1

The words you choose to describe yourself can serve as a mirror of how you feel about yourself and give insight to others of what to expect when they interact and work with you. In this episode, I ask a critical question about the words you use to describe yourself. I then go into detail...

How To Write About Yourself

Patrick Moss

Episode Recap Patrick and I talk about what it’s like to work in the freelance animation industry, his experience networking inside and outside of jobs and self-publishing his illustrated book. Getting Started in the Industry Patrick attended Rochester Institute of Technology before receiving his first job with Fisher Price. After Fisher Price, he went to...

Finding out what self-publishing is REALLY like with Patrick Moss

Chris Ayers

  Episode Recap Freelancing character designer Chris Ayers joins me to share his amazing story of cancer recovery that led to his illustrated series, The Daily Zoo – An Animal A Day to Keep the Doctor at Bay. Plus, he shares important tips for illustrators and designers about networking, sharing your portfolio, and exhibiting. Throughout the...

I asked Chris Ayers what it’s like to be a character designer

Tyler Phillips

Episode Recap Tyler now works at Dreamworks animation but he originally received his degree in graphic design. He shares his journey to Dreamworks as well as provides tips for aspiring animators on what they should include in their demo reel.   How did you choose the Design School you went to? Like many of us,...

Ok, Tyler Phillips, I never really wanted to be a graphic designer, now what do I do?

In search to answer the question: Is it possible to have multiple careers of passion? I serendipitously met Bram Cayne who works as a storyboard artist and drummer.   I’ve made these condensed notes just for you to follow along with my conversation. To get all the good stuff make sure to download the episode....

Balancing two passions in your career with Bram Cayne

Mina Roy

Mina is a UI designer and freelance illustrator who “fell” into the industry. She humbly shares her story and gives 5 motivations for artists to keep creating. 5 Reasons to Keep Creating No matter how much technology and analytics you have you are still only viewing something from your computer screen Just because you didn’t...

5 reasons to keep creating with Mina Roy

Episode Recap After listening to a money sermon at church about giving money “just because” I got to thinking about how designers often use this same logic while promoting themselves to their perspective employers and clients about their creative value. Listen in to best practices about communicating your value and the service you provide.  Have you...

I heard a provoking sermon at church today – then this happened…

Whether you went to an art college or a liberal arts college the most important aspect of an illustrator’s education is creating a portfolio in their style. Zach and I get deep about how to find what really inspires us and comments from our former professors we should really ignore.   Zach’s Art Education Options...

How to channel your creative style with Zach Heffelfinger

Episode Recap Elise and I have a great conversation about what it’s like to freelance for over 6 years, how supportive spouses are key to growth and motivation, our experience selling art on Etsy and Vida and how to make expressive art.   We met at the CTN animation expo as exhibitors. In our conversation we...

Inside the freelance life with Elise Packard

Episode Recap In episode 14 I revealed my bad habit of nearly constant negative mental chatter. It is normal to talk to ourselves all day long and, unfortunately, this negativity is all to common. Often it is tainted with guilt about our past or anxiety about our future. This negativity can destroy any seed of hope that...

Remembering how far I’ve come since 2012 part 2

Episode Recap Guest and author, Perry Covington, shares his experience publishing his books series, with guest interviewer and aspiring comic writer, Caleb Arnold. The Creative Writing Process Once Perry has an idea for a book, he likes to outline his books on a big white board and write it out chapter by chapter. Occasionally, he finds...

Caleb and Perry answer my questions about children’s book publishing

Episode Recap Avoiding small obstacles can keep us from accomplishing big things – yet we do this all the time don’t we? On this episode Caleb Arnold interviews ME! We talk about adversities and obstacles I’ve faced in my relationships, as a design professional, and the happiest moment of my life. One of my guests...

A casual conversation with Caleb about overcoming adversity

How did I develop my portfolio to establish my style as a illustrator, read 12 books in a year, get in the shape I love and stay on track with my visions of the future? The answer is inside this episode. The only thing I must say that I don’t like about this recording, is...

Stop Hitting Snooze On Your Dreams

Having a system for collecting inspiration is a great way to be efficient in your creative process. However, eventually your projects may start to lack innovation. You are creative enough to come up with a new solution but are you looking in the right places? This episode taken from the Creative Calling Activity Book will...

Finding Inspiration In Places You Never Thought To Look

Ralph Thomas

Summary At age 40 Ralph decided it was time to put aside working on everyone else’s projects and pursue his own. In order to do this he needed to get out of crisis mode – but how? Listen in on this fantastic interview from the creator of SketchWallet.   Your project promo videos are NOT...

Getting out of crisis mode with Ralph Thomas from SketchWallet

Jessica Thomas

There are careers that involve creative problem solving and others that manage creative problem solvers. Is it possible to pursue both at the same time? That’s what Jessica Thomas and I discuss in this episode. Improving Your Skills as an Artist Stick to one thing you are really passionate about. Get really good, critical feedback...

People centric creative careers with Jessica Thomas from Blizzard

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