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  • Join hosts Jared and Joshua in this episode of "Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee" as they explore the theme of "Embracing the Journey." Hear candid stories and insights about resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of validation.

    At around 11:55, listen to a pivotal moment: “At that moment, I was either gonna quit this forever, because I’m so embarrassed of how that went. Or I’m gonna go find an open mic tonight, and make up for that by getting on stage and doing something well.”

    We tackle the tough question at around 22:31: “What about the 90% that aren’t extraordinary, do they just starve and die?” This segment highlights the struggles many creatives face and the importance of persistence.

    Finally, at around 36:40, we dive deep into self-worth: “If I start feeling up or down based on outside factors, where am I getting my values from… because I know the value of who I am and was created to be, I know deep inside that my value already exists.”

    Join Jared and Joshua for an insightful episode on embracing the creative journey, finding fulfillment beyond external validation, and staying true to your path. Tune in and be inspired to keep moving forward, no matter where you are on your creative path.

    Reach out and join the conversation: Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chcocpodcastConnect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast⁠⁠Joshua's Site: ⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/joshuaspeaks⁠⁠Joshua's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuaspeaks⁠⁠Joshua's Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mrjoshuaspeaks⁠

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  • Join Jared and Joshua on this week's episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee (CHCOC) as they delve into the topic of navigating setbacks. From handling disappointments to making strategic changes in your social media presence, they explore ways to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.Discover insightful discussions on reclaiming your agency and forging a path forward, even when things don't go as planned. Tune in for actionable tips on maintaining resilience and finding alternative avenues for personal and professional growth.Listen in as they share personal anecdotes and practical advice on overcoming obstacles, empowering you to embrace challenges and emerge stronger than ever. Don't miss out on this empowering episode filled with wisdom and inspiration!Available now on Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts.Reach out and join the conversation: Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chcocpodcastConnect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast⁠⁠Joshua's Site: ⁠⁠https://songwhip.com/joshuaspeaks⁠⁠Joshua's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuaspeaks⁠⁠Joshua's Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mrjoshuaspeaks⁠--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

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  • Brew up some creativity with Jared and Joshua on this week's tantalizing episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee (CHCOC) podcast!

    Get ready to dive deep into the swirling currents of the new world order, as they unpack the profound impact self-censorship wields on our creative prowess. But that's not all! They'll also boldly venture into the treacherous territory of ageism in the workplace, uncovering why it's seemingly become the gatekeeper to our dreams.

    But wait, there's more! Join our dynamic duo as they navigate the labyrinth of job hunting and dance with the enigmatic creatures known as creative recruiters. Brace yourself for tales of resilience and unwavering determination in the face of adversity, as they shine a spotlight on those who dare to defy the odds.

    Tune in for an invigorating blend of insight, inspiration, and unabashed authenticity that'll leave you craving another cup of CHCOC!

    Join the conversation:

    Watch on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chcocpod.⁠

    Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast⁠

    Joshua's Site: ⁠https://songwhip.com/joshuaspeaks⁠

    Joshua's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuaspeaks⁠

    Joshua's Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/mrjoshuaspeaks

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  • This week on the Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee (CHCOC) podcast, Jared and Joshua discuss just how far back they really go, what “being available” actually means, and how big of an effect artificial intelligence (AI) may or may not have on us going forward.Next, they then take a look at when it might be best to move onto new professional pursuits. Plus, what sort of impact comparing ourselves to others, both personally and professionally, has on our mental and emotional health and more!

    Join the conversation:

    Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chcocpod.

    Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast

    Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557773595357

    Connect with Jared:

    Site: https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaredkessler

    Connect with Joshua:

    Site: https://songwhip.com/joshuaspeaks

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuaspeaks

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjoshuaspeaks

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  • How do you know if you’re being scammed by a recruiter? What do you say (or not say) when you finally get on the line with one? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more.Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, needs to know they’re not alone. And you can help!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Feeling insecure about your work? How do you get over it (again and again)?All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more.Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, may need to hear this. And you can help!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Struggling to let people know about you and your services? Finding it hard to explain just how different you are from everyone else that does what you do?All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast to learn more.Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. Because someone, somewhere, may need to hear this. And you can help!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • When is stealing someone’s idea ok? Is it ever? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Pigeon holed? What can you do about it? On this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee, host Jared Kessler discusses how you can break out of being pigeon holed, as a creative, and start to get work outside of your typical industry. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.

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  • Small? Medium? Or large? In this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversation Over Coffee host, Jared Kessler, discusses why the size (of the company) really does matter and what kind of effect it can have on you and your happiness. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review! It really helps to get an episode like this to those who need it. And I can’t do it alone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Overworked? Need a break?On this solo episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee, host Jared Kessler discusses taking a break, over the ever-popular “grinding it out.”Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • How do you negotiate pay? Get paid what you’re worth? And find higher paying work? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Boundaries. Do we even know what they are? If so, why are we so scared to set, follow, and communicate them to those we work with? All of these questions and more, host Jared Kessler, discusses on this week’s episode. Want to learn more about Jared and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps to get this to those who need it.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Are cafes dead? Is a company laptop a blessing (or a curse)? Should clients cover common expenses? All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Irfan Chaudhry — a 3-D artist and graphic designer born in London and based out of Seattle — discuss on this week’s episode. Have a question about Irfan? Find out more by simply connecting with him here: https://www.irfanchaudhry.com or follow him on Instagram @irfandesign.Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear? Please don’t forget to share this across social media, subscribe, and leave a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Just wanted to end the season with something that’s been on my mind. Thank you everyone who’s listened and has been a part of this! I’m excited for what’s to come, in Season 2!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • How do brands reassert their authority into people’s lives? What impact do consumers have on brands? Are we using brands to virtue signal? And now that so many people are working from home, does company culture still exist?Join Jared Kessler and special guest Jeremy Katz, who, as the Worldwide Editorial Director of Ogilvy and Mather, tackle these questions and so much more!Want to learn more about Jeremy and the company he recently started called Above/Below Marketing? You can visit him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-katz/. Or learn more about him and his company, which still may be under construction, here: https://abovebelowmarketing.com or through emailing him here: [email protected] on how to work together. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear?Please don’t forget to leave a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • How do you stay true to you and your original vision? Juggle a family? Focus on being a generalist or more niche? And decide whether or not you should do work for free (at various points in your career)?Join Jared Kessler and special guest Shawn Hubbard, who, as a professional freelance photographer has an impressive list of clientele that includes the Baltimore Ravens, Under Armour, Red Bull, The New York Knicks and more!Want to learn more about Shawn? Simply visit his website here: https://shawnhubbardphoto.com or follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shawn_hubbard (@shawn_hubbard). Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear?Please don’t forget to leave a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • How do you balance doing a lot of things well? Talking to clients about their budget? And building your career right after college?All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Jacob Christensen — owner of an Emmy-nominated video production studio located in Seattle, WA — discuss on this week’s episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over Coffee.Have a question about Jacob Christensen? Find out more about him and his video production company here: http://JKCVideo.com. Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear?Please don’t forget to leave a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • What should creative applicants know that most don’t, to be be seriously considered for a job? How much do employers look at someone’s social media feed (and base their decision to hire someone on what they said or didn’t say online)? What do the general public get wrong about creative recruiters? All of these questions and more, Jared Kessler and his special guest Kim Lovell — a creative recruiter and former designer for companies like Nike and Forever 21 — discuss on this week’s episode. Have a question about Kim Lovell? Find out more by simply connecting with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimannlovell/ Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast. Like what you hear?Please don’t forget to leave a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support

  • Trust. Client expectations. B2C versus B2B. And how where you live can impact the work that you do. Join host Jared Kessler and special guest Brian Unflat — a Creative Director for CMD agency as well as a former Designer and Art Director for many other highly-recognized ad firms and brands — on the latest episode of Creatives Having Conversations Over (Virtual) Coffee. Have a question about Brian Unflat? Find out more by simply connecting with him on LinkedIn here (so when you’re in Portland you can buy him a beer): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-unflat-773392/ Want to learn more about Jared Kessler and how to be a guest or sponsor of the show? Please visit https://www.jaredkesslercreative.com/podcast or check out behind-the-scenes photos, stories and more on his IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/chcocpodcast/. Like what you hear? Please consider leaving a review. It really helps!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chcoc/support