Ryan and Amanda explore the parallels between the Old Testament and the modern institutional church beginning with the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
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The Die Sober Podcast is hosted by Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston, stars of A&E’s Emmy Award winning television show, “Intervention.” Join Darren and Zach as they dive headfirst into addiction, intervention, recovery and family support. Darren Hobbs is the founder of Nashville Recovery Center, teaching family’s healthy skills to fight and WIN against Addiction since 2012.
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The podcast where we promote indie comic creators and become inspired by what they create and how they create it. Brought to listeners by the comic book creator's go-to print partner; Comix Well Spring.
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Getting Sober in the Spotlight (ft. Braunwyn Windham)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with Braunwyn Windham. The dynamic TV personality takes us through getting sober in the public eye of the Real Housewives of Orange County and how it directed her journey to sobriety. Now a recovery and sobriety coach, Braunwyn shares how important it is to help others and be the most au…
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It Went From Fun To Survival feat.Jason Wahler
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with former reality tv star turned sobriety/mental health advocate Jason Wahler. The trio touch on many topics varying from what Jason has been working on in Nashville, to the difference in the landscape of the drug and acohol scene from when they were younger to now, as well as signs an…
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The Addicted Brain is a Relief Seeking Missile ft. Lizzie Harrigan
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach sit down with long-time friend and colleague Lizzie Harrigan. The founder of Bright House Counseling, Lizzie is a clinical social worker and therapist with extensive background in behaviors and addiction. Listen in as Lizzie breaks down the importance of individual care, family history, and the c…
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In this episode, we intended to give a sort of update on our current thought processes but ended up in one of our conversations that trails off to many topics and thoughts. So, you get a glimpse into what it’s like when we talk to each other. Enjoy!Por Ryan and Amanda Stokes
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What have we allowed ourselves to believe because of the institutional church? That talent = anointing? church membership = being born again? disagreements = persecution? church positions = spiritual authority? Have we inadvertently placed our faith in these “good deeds”?Por Ryan and Amanda Stokes
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Inspired Ink 50 - Dan Hills - A Sit Down With Comix Wellspring CEO - Part 2
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Dan Hills talks about the future vision of CWS, what changes are already being implemented for our launch of the new site, what’s going on with pre-press, and how we will always be focused on our community. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:54 Having a Vision for the Future 07:22 Making Changes for the Future 17:56 Th…
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Inspired Ink Ep #50 - Dan Hills - A Sitdown With Comixwell Spring CEO
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TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Achieving Balance 10:04 A Team That’s Truly Invested 14:17 Growing Pains & Moving 24:12 Building a Team from the Community 30:03 Refining the Process & Business Transitions 47:48 Looking Back in Hindsight Find Comix Wellspring Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comixwellspring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixwell…
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"I Flatlined for FIVE MINUTES..." (feat. Zach Livingston)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, host Zach Livingston is in the hot seat. During this interview style podcast guided by Darren Hobbs and by producer, Erin Dugan, you get a real look inside where Zach came from, his dances with death, his realization of a life he never imagined possible. The interventionist leads with gratitude and humility, rem…
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What happens to your brain on drugs? In this week's episode of Die Sober podcast, Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston break down the short-term and long-term effects of drug use, the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) that contribute to drug use and the best methods for fighting against the cyclical nature of addiction. Email us today at thediesober…
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Episode 31: False Equations Part 3 - Church Leadership = Spiritual Authority (Part B)
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Ezekiel delivers a message to the false shepherds in Chapter 34.Por Ryan and Amanda Stokes
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Inspired Ink Ep #49 - Al Acevedo - On How Being True To Yourself Brings The Greatest Rewards
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator AL ACEVEDO joining us, and we talk about How finding communities can better any aspect of life, the influence that toy designing and animation has on comics, and how you can make things happen on your own if you truly want it enough. TIMESTAMPS 01:02 Working Solo & Release Structure 10:25 Work…
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Inspired Ink Ep #48 - Wicked Tree Press - Anthologies, AI, & Active Creating
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have creator Jessica Maison of Wicked Tree Press joining us this week! We talk about balancing creative endeavors from film, prose, and comics, what AI could mean for our future, and why anthologies are an amazing approach for indie creators. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Books …
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Burn The Boats: The Philosophy of Sobriety (feat. Jamie Vance)
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, Darren is joined by Jamie Vance, the CEO of Mind Body Wellness. Follow along as these two explore their "Burn the Boats" philosophy in their personal sobriety, as well as how they deliver the same intensity to clients. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video …
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““Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.” Ezekiel 3:17 AMPPor Ryan and Amanda Stokes
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Inspired Ink #47 - JaVon Stokes - Values of Being A Comic Book Creator
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Javon Stokes of Visually Stoked media joining us. We talk about how educational programs can be a boot camp for creators, the values you should hold as you table, and the discipline you must have and the rewards it will deliver. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:…
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Inspired Ink #46 - Kristian Herrera - Why Story Structure Is The Vital Blueprint For Great Comics
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have author Kristain Herrera joining us! We talk about writing craft and how working through story structure in each issue can greatly elevate your story, why it’s great to work with collaborators and how they can bring out the best of your story idea, and how pulling from others can inspire your ideas. Al…
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A New Way to Intervene ft. Amanda Marino
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This week, Darren and Zach are joined by fellow cast member on A&E’s Intervention and owner of Next Level Recovery Associates, Amanda Marino. They cover the differences they see in the level of danger (specifically the growing level of fentanyl pressed drugs and synthetics being used today) in comparison to the danger they experienced during their …
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Inspired Ink #45 - Starside Comic - Creative Growing Pains & The Value of Collaboration
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! We have Dylan and Lane from the book Starside! We talk about their approach to cons that aren’t focused on cons & why they love cons like IC3, what it’s like to go through creative growing pains, and the importance of caring for your supporting audience. All this and SO much more on today’s inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:…
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Inspired Ink #44 - Morgan Herron - On Setting Goals & Pushing Through Until Finding Success
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Welcome back to Inspired Ink! This week we have creator Morgan Herron joining us! We talk about how Saturday Morning cartoons influence comic book art, why you should always be excited about the work you produce, and how standing out can strike a chord with audiences. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Getting Into …
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The Stigma of Addiction ft. Skip Stokes
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Darren and Zach are joined by Skip Stokes, Recovery Coach and founder of Ten/28 film. Follow along as they discuss Skip's latest project, the Shame on Us Documentary, which covers shame, consequences, and the stigma surrounding Substance Use Disorder and its effect on recovery. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comment…
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We Recover in Community, with Patrick Custer
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Host Darren Hobbs is joined by long time friend and colleague Patrick Custer to talk about the importance of community in early sobriety. Addiction thrives in isolation. Follow along as Darren and Patrick remember their early sobriety, and how being accepted and welcomed were game changers in their lives. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.…
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Inspired Ink Ep 43 - Amanda Semler - Finding Jobs That Fuel Your Creative Career
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We talk about avenues to explore to become a self-sufficient artist, why a day job might help your creativity, and what success means as an independent creator. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Early Inspirations & Translating Movie Sets to Comics 12:23 Using Mixed Media & Storyboarding in Film and TV 22:21 Artist…
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Inspired Ink Ep 42 - Frank Martin - The Process of Branding & Expanding As a Writer
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This week we have writer Frank Martin joining us! We talk about the pros and cons of having a wide variety of creative work, how past work can resurface and become reshaped after time, and why you should always just keep writing no matter what. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Thoughts on graded books and the conv…
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Inspired Ink Ep 41 - Clara Meath - On Mastering Focus & Balancing Creativity
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This week we have creator Clara Meath joining us! We talk about figuring out how to survive and keep your mental in check as a creator, the real difference between patience and putting time aside for your craft, and her advice to have success when tabling. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:04 Balancing projects 04:44 …
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Inspired Ink Ep #40 - Tony Wolf - Pursuing Passions Relentlessly & Finding Success
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This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator. TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert 14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time 26:…
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Darren and Zach walk through their Intervention process. Families affected by addiction are often afraid of the unknown. Come along with our hosts as they explain what an intervention is, and how to prepare. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video submissions! NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION ON A&E C…
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In this episode, Darren and Zach lead the audience through a self actualized journey. Is it possible that you or your loved one is drinking or using drugs to their detriment? Darren and Zach ask real questions to guide families with addicted loved ones towards healthy habits and navigate into sobriety. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com…
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Darren and Zach explain what Intervention is for families affected by substance abuse. There is a great deal of mystery around addiction and how Intervention actually works. Come join our hosts as they explain WHY Intervention is the ultimate act of love any family can offer their addicted loved one. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com w…
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Inspired Ink Ep #39 - Tony McMillen - On Creating A Signature Style
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On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 1…
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Inspired Ink Ep 38 - Dan Mendoza - Pulling From Animation & Shaping Your OWN Path
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Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’…
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Inspired Ink Ep #37 - Anna Peterson - Bridging The Gap Between Television and Comics
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Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics. TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Solo workflow management 04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics 08:47 The pace of com…
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Meet your host Darren Hobbs as he tells his own personal story of addiction and recovery. Darren discusses how his family and personal journey deep into addiction led him to his career and passion for helping others. At his own rock bottom, Darren came to know that no matter what, he wanted to live today to its fullest, and one day Die Sober. Email…
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Fifty million Americans suffer from addiction, yet many of them suffer in silence. Hosts Darren and Zach take a deep dive look into the signs and symptoms of addiction for you to explore in your own lives. Email us today at thediesoberpodcast@gmail.com with all of your comments, questions and video submissions! NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION ON A&E COM…
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Inspired Ink Ep 36 - Rick Lopez - The Artist's Guide To The Galaxy
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We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere 04:15 Artistic inspiration 07:45 Early comic i…
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Inspired Ink #35 - Melissa Capriglione - Indie Insight On Agents And Publishing Houses
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This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Pitching a graphic novel 06:20 Working with editors and ag…
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On this week’s episode of Die Sober, Darren and Zach want to change the public’s view of rock bottom, and when recovery can take place. “They need to hit rock bottom before they seek help”, is a false common trope amongst recovery specialists. However, Darren and Zach contend that letting someone slip to rock bottom is gambling with human life and …
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Inspired Ink #34 - WTF Comics - Indie Publishers on Changing The Industry
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We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Timeline for creation 05:00 Diversit…
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Inspired Ink #33 - Max Flowers - The Finer Details of Comic Book Craft
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Today on the show we have creator Max Flowers of Rat Brain Zine joining us today! We have an amazing craft talk about the importance of printing from page quality to formatting your book, comic book storytelling from physical to digital, and panels, panels, panels, how they affect your story! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMES…
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On this week's episode of Die Sober, join hosts Darren and Zach as they highlight the reasons they love their work helping families fight addiction and begin the healing process. Both have used their personal and family experiences as launchpads into the career of their dreams. In this episode, Darren and Zach colorfully discuss previous experience…
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Welcome to the Die Sober Podcast! In this episode you will meet your hosts Darren Hobbs and Zach Livingston, stars of A&E’s Emmy Award winning television show “Intervention.” Join Darren and Zach as they dive headfirst into addiction, recovery, and family support. WATCH THE NEW SEASON OF INTERVENTION!!! -- COMING MAY 27, 2024 ON A&E! Email us today…
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Inspired Ink Ep #32 - Jeff DeMars - Craft Talk: Inking At It's Finest
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We have creator Jeff DeMars joining us! We talk about the craft of inking comics, what it truly means to be a strong inker, and how you can support creators in even the smallest of ways. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Setting up a Kickstarter 09:30 Support in indie comics 13:50 Inking talk 25:45 Inspirations 32:…
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Inspired Ink #31 - Reece Jenkins - Fresh Ideas On Collaborating on Crowdfunding and Family
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TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Being satisfied with a crowdfunding campaign 04:00 Things to implement in future campaigns 13:00 Learning from others and applying that advice 16:30 Making a father & son comic 24:45 Looking to future projects 28:00 Reading comics 31:30 Inspirations 37:20 Translating action to the page 45:00 Coloring process 50:00 The importance of…
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Inspired Ink Ep 30 - Eli Schwab - Creating YOUR Future In Comics
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We have Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion joining us today! We talk about the journey and history of the Cosmic Lion, what it’s like being a creator and balancing publishing, and the heartfelt moments that keep us creating. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Comics community in LA 02:30 Origins of Cosmic Lion 07:50 Interest…
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Inspired Ink #29 - Tanya Dorph Mankey - The Reality Of The Aspiring Creative Life
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We have artist and creator Tanta Dorph-Mankey joining us today! We talk about what it means to have a day job as a creative person, managing expectations as you work towards a creative degree, and how finding your community can help provide you with confidence in your projects! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Man…
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Episode 29: False Equations Part 2-Church Leadership = Spiritual Authority (Part A)
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Let’s talk church leadership. What’s your idea of a good church leader? Do you hold your pastor in an unhealthy high regard? Have you place unBiblical and unattainable expectations on those in authority? Are those church leadership roles Biblical? Are your church leaders fulfilling their role according to scripture or according to man? This is the …
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Inspired Ink Ep #28 - Hunter Reese - Crafting An Audience To Find Success
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We have writer and creator Hunter Reese joining us! We talk about how all of us in the creative world live a double life like many of our favorite heroes, how we all draw inspiration from our earliest influences and why capturing an audience is the best way to success. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Intro to mak…
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Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie
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Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie This week we have the founder of Indie Creator Con (ICC) joining us. We talk about how Indie Creator Con came to exist, what it means to find your purpose and a calling in life as a creator, and how you can build upon your past and create a bigger and exciting future. TIME…
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Inspired Ink #26 - Evan Maguire - Finding Creativity As A Freelancing Creator
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This week we have creator Evan Maguire joining us! We talk about freelancing as an artist and the avenues that can open up, finding an audience that fits a niche you love to create, and why to always remember why you make art to keep yourself driven. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Finding freelance work 04:00 Ty…
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Inspired Ink #25 - Dave Brown - Finding Passion By Crafting Art That You Love
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We have creator Dave Brown joining us today! We talk about why having a diverse selection can benefit you when tabling at conventions, the opportunities that arise at these shows to help you stay inspired, and why it’s so vital to finish your work and move on to the next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Managing …
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