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| S2 Ep 25: Final Episode of the Season | 11 May 2023 | 00:14:38 | |
Hey all! I've had to make the decision to wrap up this season of the podcast to protect my schedule, my workload and my sanity. Massive thank you for your support and listenership! If you want to keep in touch, I'm on IG (@kei_maye) or you can keep up to speed with all things Creative Champs over on the website: creativechamps.co x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 24: Clients vs Customers | 04 May 2023 | 00:17:23 | |
Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at the differences between clients and customers as well as the pros and cons of each in terms of navigating this and generating income. Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 15: How To Build Your DIY Websites Faster | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:18:05 | |
Hey all! This week's episode is all about helping you finally get those URL's open and ready for visitors. Many of us (myself included) have been guilty of sitting on those closed websites until the subscription needs to be renewed, so here's some tips to shake out of that rut!
Resources mentioned: copyipsum.com & rocketlawyer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 14: Creators Over 25 Need Support Too. | 03 Feb 2023 | 00:15:46 | |
Hey all! This week's episode is all about creators over 25 and the lack of support there is for creators in older age groups. It's not cool, never has been & I want to speak about it. Look out for the new creative champs site, where I'll be presenting the related content mentioned in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 13: How I Create This Podcast: Laid-Back Method ;) | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:16:59 | |
Hey all! In this episode I'll be sharing the ins and outs of how I created this podcast and keep it going. Recently, the community on IG said they wanted to hear how it's all done - so here we are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 12: "Should I Share My Prices Upfront?!" | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:12:50 | |
Hey all! This episode we're gonna be taking a look at the benefits of sharing your prices on your website as well as how to make this happen when you have different rates for different clients/projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 11: The Stress of Late Payments (& tips to help) | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:30:54 | |
Hey all, hope you're well! This episode was inspired by a tweet from the amazing baby girl that is Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) speaking about the fact that as creators, we have to expend so much energy chasing late payments that we end up drained as a result. As a result of the disrespect and disregard that some companies & organisations show us by not paying us on time (and not making the effort to)
Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 10: Overcoming January Blues | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:20:18 | |
Re-Upload! Apologies for the static on the previous version! This episode is all about navigating the dreaded January Blues that so many of us deal with year after year. This episode does tie into the creative industry but it's also intended to be a general episode as I think the blues is something many of us feel from time to time - across industries. Here are some pointers to help you bypass these feelings this time around (and hopefully beyond!)
Rest in Peace Grandma (Irene Hazel May) <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 9: 2023 Pep & Prep | 29 Dec 2022 | 00:18:58 | |
Happy New Year everyone! This is a round out to the year as we head into another new chapter - prepping ourselves for the new year and the things we want to explore. Hop in x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 8: The Bad & The Ugly...Part 2 | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:22:17 | |
Hey all! In this episode I'm going to be sharing an experience of mine from a little while back - transparency is needed within creative industries, so here's my contribution x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 7: "I'm too inexperienced to provide anything useful!" | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:16:04 | |
In this episode, we're taking a look at ways that you can go ahead and share content that is valuable to your audience, regardless of how many years of experience you have behind you.
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| S2 Ep 6: Let's Talk About A.I Art | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:19:31 | |
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| S2 Ep 23: "I can't do it like they can." | 30 Apr 2023 | 00:20:02 | |
Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at how to work through those negative thoughts and feelings associated with execution of work, and how we match ourselves up to others - dulling ourselves down in the process. Let's talk about it. New website launch! creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 5: Contract Loopholes (and how to nav them) | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:18:26 | |
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| S2 EP 4: The Bad & The Ugly (Pt 1) | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:17:46 | |
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| S2 EP 3: Making Money In The Background | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:18:34 | |
Mentioned in this episode was the Koji website (withkoji.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 EP 2: I'm Breaking Up With You: Ending Client Projects | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:17:33 | |
This episode is all about those moments where you realise it's not gonna work out. You and the client have come to the end of the road (prematurely) but how do you address this in your contracts?
Let's get into it.
Creative Champs Podcast is hosted by creator & educator Kei Maye.
Champs is a learning platform designed to help make life easier for creators and creative business owners from all walks of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 EP 1: What The Cockadoodee Has Been Going On?! | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:13:31 | |
Creative Champs Podcast is hosted by creator & educator Kei Maye. Champs is a learning platform designed to help make life easier for creators and creative business owners from all walks of life. Click here for free downloads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 60: Series Finale <3 | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:08:21 | |
Hey Champs! This is the final episode of the first series here on the Podcast - hope you've enjoyed the series! As always, feel free to shoot over any suggestions or recommendations for podcast material for the next series.
Get in touch on socials (Instagram @creative.champs) E-mail: hi@creativechamps.co Or the website: creativechamps.co
Biggest of love to you all! The work hasn't stopped! Look out for events and happenings over on Creative Champs website and social platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 59: "I'm a visual creator...I don't want to be an entertainer." | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:23:56 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is a frank one - all to do with recent announcements around Instagram and just existing as a visual creator on social media in general. All opinions expressed in this episode are mine and relate to personal conversations and experiences.
Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 58: "They offered to pay me with pasta, fam." | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:15:44 | |
Hey Champs! This is an 'over to you' episode where I read out anonymous content from the creative community. The topic of today's segment is all about being offered ridiculous things in exchange for payment. Mate. It's a wild one.
Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Founder Instagram @kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 57: "Client Said I Can't Share The Work Publicly...What Next?" | 28 Jun 2021 | 00:13:45 | |
Hey Champs! This week we're talking about client project work that has been bound by the terms of a non-disclosure agreement. Are you wanting to share the work publicly or find a way to include it without breaching the terms? If you're not sure how to go about this - this one's for you.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/creative.champs Website: https://creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 56 "The Client Ghosted When It Was Time To Pay." | 21 Jun 2021 | 00:13:47 | |
Hey Champs! This episode will be providing some pointers and preventative steps to deal with clients who ghost at different stages of the creative process. This is easily one of the more annoying things we deal with - but there are ways to combat these experiences. Let's get into it.
Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| S2 Ep 22: Oof. This Is A Freestyle. | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:24:51 | |
Hey all, apologies for skipping last week - life has been doing a LOT. Let's talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 55: 'More Than Just A Pretty Face' | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:10:03 | |
Hey Champs! Hope you're enjoying the sunshine! This episode takes a closer look at the different components of a great design project, offering some tips on mastering your design skills to amplify results.
Mentioned in this episode: Alex Fefegha of Comuzi Lab
Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co
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| Ep 54: FIVERR. | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:21:28 | |
Hey Champs! Phew this is a sticky one. This platform is consistently mentioned in visual art communities - with many freelancers unsure about whether or not they should set up shop on Fiverr.
Let's get into it.
P.S - The new website is now OPEN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 53: 'The Client Rejected My Work' | 24 May 2021 | 00:17:54 | |
Hey Champs! So this episode we're speaking all about client rejection. Ooof...how do we deal with the feelings surrounding said rejection to steer things in the most productive direction?
This is something so many creators have and will have to deal with as part of the process and career development, although this doesn't change how rubbish it can feel! Let's get into it.
Instagram: @creative.champs Website (opening June 1st) Creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 52: What on EARTH is going on at Champs? | 17 May 2021 | 00:11:43 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is a bit of an-hoc episode letting you all know what on Earth is happening behind the scenes. This week in particular has been absolutely jam-packed but it's not all in vain! Have a listen to hear updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 51: How To Protect Your Digital Art & Design Work | 10 May 2021 | 00:18:19 | |
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://copyrightservice.co.uk/reg Resources to use when searching for domain host providers to report copyright infringement and/or theft: https://lookup.icann.org/ https://who.is/
As always you can find Champs over on Instagram @creative.champs Or get in touch with the founder Kei Maye @kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 50: Doing All The Things You Don't Wanna Do | 03 May 2021 | 00:15:19 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is a trip down memory lane; a storytime about not really following your true path and honouring creative projects out of a false sense of necessity.
Let's get into it!
Instagram - @creative.champs Founder - @kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 49: Burnout & Vanity Metrics | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:14:29 | |
Hey Champs. This episode we're taking a look at the other pandemic that's been sweeping the nation as of late - burnout. Talking about the constant chasing of vanity metrics, engagement and what this means for our work/life balance and energy levels. Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 48: How Your Spending Style May Be Affecting What You Charge | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:15:40 | |
Hey Champs! This episode we're gonna be taking a little look at spending styles and how these can affect how you go about setting rates for your services. This is to provide a little food for thought - what is your spending style? Do you feel bad about charging higher rates because of your spending style? Let's get into it.
Instagram: creative.champs Founder Instagram: kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 47: But They Don't Know What They Want!! | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:15:42 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is taking a look at what you can do whenever a client doesn't seem to know what on Earth they want when seeking out a design project.
What should you do? What can you do? Let's get into it.
Instagram: @creative.champs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 46: How do I go about finding my own style as a creator? | 05 Apr 2021 | 00:12:23 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is all about finding your own sense of style as a visual artist or designer - something that so many of us getting into spar matches with. Let's take a look at this whole 'style finding' thing and make some sense of it, shall we?
Instagram: @creative.champs
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| S2 Ep 21: "Pivoting Makes Me Look Non-Committal" | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:15:34 | |
Hey all! I'm back from my travels, ready to get back into the flow of things :) This week's episode is all about pivoting! It's all about switching things up in your careers, treading new paths and trying new things, also covering some of the worries that come along with that. *New website for Creative Champs is opening 27th April (creativechamps.co) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 45: What Are My Options After Uni? | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:16:00 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is taking a look at the different available options after graduating from your creative degree (or even if you pack in the course half way, whatever works for you) Detailing some of the routes one can take outside of corporate routes that aren't actually a desirable option for many creators.
Let's get into it.
Champs Instagram: @creative.champs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 44: Let's Talk Business, Creators. | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:17:35 | |
Creative students and graduates - do you feel like you were taught enough about the business side of the creative industry? Considering a large majority of creative students go on to become freelancers, do you feel more could be included in the syllabus to accommodate this?
Let's get into it.
Instagram: @creative.champs Founder: @kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 43: How To Get Experience On Your Own | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:13:31 | |
Hey Champs! That age old annoying thing we have all gone through as creators at one point or another: needing experience to get experience & paying clients. In this episode, I'll be sharing with you the same steps I took to secure paying clients at the start of my creative career - without needing to do unpaid internships (which I couldn't afford to do at the time anyway.)
Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 42: Fast Track To Attracting Clients? | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:11:37 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is all about the little things you can do and the tweaks you can make to attract clients to your creative business. What this isn't - is a fast track. There are so many promises and guarantees of '6 figure months' and 'speedy roads to success' when really and truly, these roads often lead to nowt but crashes.
Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 41: The Darker Side of Self-Employment | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:19:59 | |
Hey Champs! So in this episode we'll be exploring the side of self employment that people rarely seem to speak on. The worries around time management and finances (to name but a few) touching on a couple of tips and things to consider as you navigate through.
Mentioned in this episode: @taylor.onlinemarketing on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 40: THEFT | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:27:42 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is all about theft. Theft of artwork, theft of content creation - plagiarism and regurgitation - all of which appears to be spiking up all over the place!
Mentioned in this episode: @elisedarma who provides marketing for business/ producer of the 300 Captions Vault.
Head over to Instagram pages: @creative.champs and @kei_maye for more support on dealing with these situations!
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| Ep 39: Dealing With Chronic Pain. A Pain In The Bum. Literally. | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:11:34 | |
Hey Champs. This is a fairly short episode just touching base and discussing chronic illness/pain and navigating them while you work. I personally suffer from digestive and reproductive system issues - so this can sometimes affect my ability to be fully present at all times - if you're reading this and you experience similar things, please know that you are absolutely not alone.
Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 38: 'What website provider should I use?!" | 08 Feb 2021 | 00:25:20 | |
Sometimes when you have too much choice it can make things really difficult! This episode will take a deeper look into some of the website providers based on personal experience and useability.
Covered in this episode: Wix Squarespace Webflow Wordpress
Hope this helps!
If there's anything you would like to be featured or spoken about on the podcast then feel free to send an e-mail over to hi@creativechamps.co
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| Ep 37: Top Tips For Creative Freelance Projects | 01 Feb 2021 | 00:12:24 | |
As mentioned in the podcast episode 'How To Deal With Difficult Clients' masterclass is available for pre-order. Grab your reduced price entry here. Masterclass released on Feb 10th at 7pm GMT - check your junk mail folders on the day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 36 - ft @Aliyahart: Mates Rates & Exploitation | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:26:45 | |
Hey Champs! We've got the first guest up on the podcast talking about all things mates rates and dealing with exploitation in the creative industry. In conversation with the talented @aliyahart (Instagram) - check out Aliyah's work and platforms over at: https://linktr.ee/aliyahart
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| S2 Ep 20: Fake Friends In The Industry | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:22:27 | |
Hey all! This episode is all about dealing with fake friends in the industry, cliques and the feeling of wanting to be liked by everyone. We're gonna get into the nitty gritty in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 35: It's 3AM - What's Going On?! | 18 Jan 2021 | 00:10:31 | |
Hey Champs - this week's episode is slightly different... Collectively, everyone's sleep patterns seem to be absolutely wrecked - may as well make an episode! In this instalment, we're having a little pow wow about self discipline and these wretched call outs affecting that have been plaguing the creative industry for so long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 34: Working For Exposure | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:17:55 | |
Ooof this is a sticky one isn't it folx! Welcome back everyone! First episode of the year and we're pulling no punches! The topic is Working For Exposure - let's get into it. Links referred to in this podcast episode: https://www.boredpanda.com/working-for-exposure-tweets/
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| Ep 33: Final Episode for 2020 | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:12:23 | |
Hey Champs! This is the final episode of the podcast for the year! This is a mini round up of what's to come, changes coming to the podcast and things to look forward to in the new year. Thank you all so much for your continued support of the podcast and for tuning in! Big love.
We'll still be active over on Instagram and website links :)
Insta - @creative.champs Web - creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep 32: Too Sh*t To Charge | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:15:22 | |
Hey Champs! This episode is taking a deeper look into those feelings of impostor syndrome and feeling as though you're not good enough to charge for the work you do.
Let's get into it.
Instagram page: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co E-mail: hi@creativechamps.co
The last episode of the podcast for 2020 will be broadcast on Monday Dec 14th. Season 2 will resume Monday Jan 11th 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||