The Creative Minds Podcast

The Creative Minds Podcast
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Audio episodes of Creative Minds, delivered to your ears for on the go enjoyment. insidecreativeminds.substack.com

  1. Aug 2

    How Great Artists Escape Distraction

    Use promo code CreativeMinds2026 for 15% off your first campaign at https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotionCome find the extended cut: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0moVocy98Wp9ql2M4KG86w/join This is a piece I’ve wanted to make for awhile now. You might have caught the script which dropped as an article here last week - and it’s all about creative retreat. Today then we have the full podcast, or video available on the YT if you fancy that too. This summer has felt busy (for good and bad) - but I stepped out for a week, and took Creative Minds with me. And I guess if there’s a single goal for this one, it’s to inspire some people out here, to take a creative retreat of their own. I’m going to put a short reading list/watching list, which supported me in the production and storytelling for this one. And yeah, I really hope you enjoy it. ✌️❤️, Will Reading list/watching listCamus ‘Create Dangerously’https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/christianmieves/files/2020/04/Camus-Albert-Create-Dangerously.pdfVarious introductions to the work of E.E. Cummingshttps://www.themarginalian.org/tag/e-e-cummings/The George Saunders book I speak about in the piecehttps://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain-from-the-man-booker-prize-winning-new-york-times-bestselling-author-of-lincoln-in-the-bardo-george-saundersFantastic overview of the impressionist movement Creative Minds is a small operation, that drives large impact. My work here, and the time I spend on it, is supported by the CM Members, and wouldn’t be able to exist without them. If you think what I do matters, please consider supporting it. You’ll get early access to the feature pieces, extended cuts of some videos, a thank you at the end of the edits, and the knowledge that you’re supporting this work for everyone who gets value from it. Sign up now, and cancel anytime it stops working for you. It matters. Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Jul 13

    Joy Sullivan - Poet & Amazing Creative Mentor | CM Conversations

    Hey, It’s too hot, can you tell? Sending peace and love to you, wherever you find yourself to enjoy this one. Inside, Joy shares a personal journey of pushing and building experience and voice. And in the end, finding great community and success. Joy is a poet, and I’ve been writing recently too, so wanted to share some words below here to send you into the interview - it’s an extract from an upcoming spoken word piece I’m working on. More emotion than promotion, so sending with love and peace. And just before we jump into it - go and check out Joy’s work here and her writing community here, and the Creative Minds course here too. There’s community and structure to help you push forwards with your creative goals if you’d like it. Oh and another thing - I’ve been reading this book of poems recently, and loving it. Go request it at your local bookstore and if you regret the purchase, read it again, then again, then hit me up for a full refund. Now to the writing… which I’ve been setting to the below song by future dream guest for the next season of CM Conversations ‘Duval Timothy’. Hit play and give the words a read - or don’t - either way, sending love. River Blue It gets hotter around here now. Blinds down I’m hiding from the summer sun. Friends tell me they’re suffering, I hear them. This year’s been long. But not half as long as the one before that. When my guts were pulled out. Entrails, trailing me. As I walked the in-between. As I walked the in-between. As I walked between town and my flat. Entrails. Leaving my blood splattered past the Waterloo clock, and onto the northern line then angel, and later on the same journey back. We all face times like that, she told me, and I liked her. She seemed to care a lot. And patient after patient. It can’t be such an easy job. I sent an image of my face to my friends, as I careered across… A continuation to come, in some form. And go now to explore the music of Duval Timothy if you haven’t yet - it’s entirely good. Speak soon, and peace, Will Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

    Joy Sullivan - Poet & Amazing Creative Mentor | CM Conversations

  3. Jul 6

    How To Create Without Fear (Really Though)

    Use promo code CreativeMindsPod for 15% off your first campaign at https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotion This is the longest episode yet, and about something I’ve personally found real value in. Whenever I have a stressful event to meet in my work (or life), I always fall back on meditation as the best preparation tool. I use it to manage anxiety around upcoming performances, and I’ve found my writing is better - or at least it leads me towards the writing I really want to be doing - when I’m meditating regularly too. I made this piece to talk about my own experience with meditation, but also to dig into all the uses the many artists and creatives I’ve looked at over the years, have spoken of also. The link to Kasia Murfet’s Substack, which is featured in this piece is here, and I thoroughly recommend it. If you want further support to take on your creative goals this summer - come check out the 30 day challenge here - https://creativeminds.mykajabi.com/do-the-hard-thing There’s an active community in there now, and I’m very proud of how the energy is coming together there. And with that said, good luck in your own work, thanks for being here, and speak v soon, Will Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Jun 21

    I realised that the younger version of me, would relish the opportunity to be doing this - Holas May | CM Conversations

    Super enjoyable and interesting one here. Holas is a hip hop artist from Adelaide, Australia, and I really think this one will resonate for some people, because it hit for me as a musician pushing to make space and time for projects whilst balancing the rest of life. Go and check out Holas’s work here and support: He was also kind enough to give me some links to other Australian rappers so we can up our game here - Claz (Adelaide) Elsy Wameyo (Adelaide) Legac.y (Adelaide) https://www.youtube.com/@legac.y.MP3 Baro Sura (Melbourne): https://www.youtube.com/@barosura/featured For those interested in the course. DO THE HARD THING - Summer term is now open and active to join. https://creativeminds.mykajabi.com/do-the-hard-thing Take the 30 days at your own pace, and join the community today. I made what I would’ve wanted (and still do want) as an ambitious creative. Built with intentionality and care, and focused on real lasting change. There’s no better time to come and join the summer term community, and get your journey started there - and I threw in some bonus readings if you check it out now too. Peace, and speak soon, Will Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Jun 14

    Find something real, and build your art around that - Daniel Sluman

    We’re back with CM Conversations. And an amazing one to return with. Daniel is a poet, but he brought interest and experience on all types of struggles artists deal with - creative routine, approaching the political from the lens of the personal, and the necessity for vulnerability when we share our work. There will be something in here for every passionate creative, and it’s a great starting point for the new season. As you jump in here, I also wanted to call forward anyone who’s trying to make a real step-change in their practice this summer, and would like some additional support to do so. I’ve just opened up my second intake for Do The Hard Thing - a 30 day challenge where I support artists and creatives to Step towards the harder work they’ve been avoiding with 30 days of guided reflection and direct action. Come join here: https://creativeminds.mykajabi.com/do-the-hard-thing I’ve built on the feedback from the first cohort, and built something more flexible, more long-term in regards the community building, and where the access to the material is completely up to you. Another thing I wanted to say here, was a massive thanks for anyone who read and supported the first collab post I did here earlier this week. I first reached out to Sydney 3 or 4 months ago now, and to push the collaboration all the way to release, then see such warmth and support shown here for the work - really was a blessing. If you haven’t checked that one out, go take a read now. It’s getting great support, and Sydney’s writing really hits on Substack - a great follow. So with all that said, peace, the links to Daniel’s work, which we have the honour of getting a short reading from at the end of this conversation, are below: Daniel Slumen Insta: https://www.instagram.com/danielsluman/ Daniel Slumen Publisher: https://ninearchespress.com/publications/poetry-collections/pain-songs And yeah, I hope you enjoy this one, go and show him some support from this community. Best, Will ✌️❤️ Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

    Find something real, and build your art around that - Daniel Sluman

  6. Jun 1

    The (UNSEEN) Art of Slow Creativity | CM Podcast

    Use promo code CreativeMindsPod for 15% off your first campaign at https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotion CM Conversation creatives: Joy sullivan - https://joysullivanpoet.com/ Onehand - https://www.onehandspace.com/map As a video, this piece is getting my best retention and comment ratio for awhile, so I really hope it’s going to hit for some people as a listening piece too. Not to mention it’s longgggg - so perfect for the car or your next gym trip or studio session. Peace, and thanks as always for being in here. Pls let a fellow creative know about the work if you get value from it. ✌️❤️ Will Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

  7. May 11

    How (NOT) To Use Your Time As A Creative

    Use promo code CreativeMindsPod for 15% off your first campaign at https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotion This one took some time to make, but the YouTube community are reacting well, and I hope those who enjoy the podcast, can get the value I’m trying to put down here too. Distraction, presence, time, patience, reality vs the online space - this piece encapsulates a lot of the themes that are so close to Creative Minds. And yeah, I hope you love it (like I loved making it). This piece was also the first main feature to include three snippets from the CM Conversations - powered by artists and creatives from the newsletter community. I’m linking all their conversations and direct work below - so do go and enjoy those too if one of them speaks to you. Love to all those in here, peace and good luck in your own projects. ✌️❤️, Will Ben Reeves https://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/deep-dive-on-creative-process-with Publications by Ben Reeveshttps://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Ben-Reeves/241394884 OhPandahhttps://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/ohpandah-sobriety-street-art-leaving OhPandah’s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ohpandah GOGOhttps://insidecreativeminds.substack.com/p/if-you-stay-present-and-connected GOGO’S radio showhttps://www.dublab.com/shows/the-wavelength Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

  8. Apr 12

    Annahstasia - Navigating Independent Artistry, Self-Definition, & Finding Truth in Live Performance

    Use promo code CreativeMindsPod for 15% off your first campaign at https://playlistpush.com/spotify-playlists-promotion My attempt with this HTSC series, is to build out a collection of voices that can support the CM community in their own journeys. I hope some of you will resonate with what Annahstasia’s bringing forward here. And please explore any of the interviews further below. Annahstasia on Tether, Lenny Kravitz, and co-starring in Kendrick Lamar's "Luther" | Broken Record Annahstasia on 'Satisfy Me' - What Success Means, Mastering her Craft & Moving On from Modelling Annahstasia Interview: The Making of Tether & Reclaiming Folk Through Soul and Blues Get full access to The Creative Minds Newsletter at insidecreativeminds.substack.com/subscribe

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Audio episodes of Creative Minds, delivered to your ears for on the go enjoyment. insidecreativeminds.substack.com

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    The Creative Minds Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
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