Creative Mode

Angela Zomaya
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Creativity is resistance. In a world where the lines between art and output grow increasingly blurry, how can we preserve our human creativity? From pop culture to indie movements, each week I discuss imagination-generated content and the real life inspiration behind it. This is Creative Mode.

  1. New music from Harry Styles and Noah Kahan, Markiplier at the movies, and art as a means of becoming

    4 ФЕВР.

    New music from Harry Styles and Noah Kahan, Markiplier at the movies, and art as a means of becoming

    "The process of creating art makes art out of you." - Brandon Sanderson What happens when we open our mind to the darker parts of our inner artist?  Dive in for the season one finale of Creative Mode, where Annie shares thoughts on new singles from Harry Styles (Aperture) and Noah Kahan (The Great Divide), thoughts on Markiplier's debut film Iron Lung, and reflections on week three of The Artist's Way.  Thank you, listener, for joining me on this maiden voyage into the world of podcasting! To keep up with me between seasons, use the links below. 💖 LINKS: Listener survey 📩 Instagram Website Brandon Sanderson - The Hidden Cost of AI Art Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    16 мин.
  2. High School Musical, synchronicity, and art for social change

    29 ЯНВ.

    High School Musical, synchronicity, and art for social change

    "Art changes people. People change the world." 🌍 In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie celebrates 20 years of High School Musical, the movie that started her love of musicals! Then, synchronicity and how being present can lead to transformation in subtle but significant ways. Finally, why the world needs your art now more than ever. 🎨 Links: 📩 LISTENER SURVEY! Instagram Monica Trinidad Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    9 мин.
  3. Fallout and Retrofuturism

    22 ЯНВ.

    Fallout and Retrofuturism

    Take my listener survey here! 💖 What did the future look like in the past?  In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie discusses the retrofuturism of the Fallout franchise (now a hit series on Amazon Prime).  Also, reflections on Week 1 of The Artist's Way, Olympic figure skating, and the importance of having multiple creative identities. Links: Take my listener survey here! 💖 Instagram Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    13 мин.
  4. Make a Zine!

    15 ЯНВ.

    Make a Zine!

    Zines are an accessible way of self-publishing your art, poetry and creative musings. And they're totally punk rock! 🤘 In this episode, Annie talks about her discovery of zines, beginning The Artist's Way (again), and a failed phone call to Harry Styles HQ.  Also, all you need is AUDACITY, not talent. Try it and see what happens.  Links: Instagram Let's Talk About Zines and Why You Should Make One How to Make a Zine the Old Fashioned Way (brattyxbre) How to make a Zine in One Hour Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    13 мин.
  5. Radical Non-Judgement

    7 ЯНВ.

    Radical Non-Judgement

    What happens when you try new things and withhold judgement? Something amazing, probably. Building off of last week's year in review, Annie predicts 2026 will be a year of expansion. Better warm up those hamstrings!  Links: Instagram What happens when you start taking creativity seriously? (feat. The Artist's Way) Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    5 мин.
  6. Brick by humble brick

    31.12.2025

    Brick by humble brick

    What color is your castle? 🏰 The tower is a symbol of upheaval... and transformation.  In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie reflects on the year 2025, shares an almost prophetic journal entry, and invites you to think about what you want to build for yourself next year.  Instagram  Website Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    12 мин.
  7. The Christmas Episode! Rediscover childhood wonder to unlock your creativity

    24.12.2025

    The Christmas Episode! Rediscover childhood wonder to unlock your creativity

    Remember how magical Christmas was when you were a kid? What else gave you that feeling of wonder and whimsy? In this special Christmas episode of Creative Mode, Annie plays a special message from Santa Claus himself, and revisits some of her earliest childhood memories of art and creativity.  Later, a throwback to the Hey, Arnold! Christmas episode, the Justin Bieber Christmas album, and little Cindy Lou Who is all grown up. 🎅🎄🎁 💡 Key insights: How things from childhood find us again later in lifeReflecting on the things that made life fun when you were a kid and how they can show up in 2025/2026Growing up is magical, too 💖Links: Instagram CQ Santa  Nickelodeon's Greatest Christmas Special The Pretty Reckless - Where Are You Christmas? Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    11 мин.
  8. Friction and Creativity: Choose Your Difficulty

    17.12.2025

    Friction and Creativity: Choose Your Difficulty

    Friction: a force that resists movement or causes conflict.  Friction shows up in our lives in different ways. Now, there are AI tools designed to remove friction for the sake of producing a faster output. But if you reduce the creative process in this way, what actually comes out the other side? In this episode of Creative Mode, Annie shares the new buzzword taking over AI conversations and how creatives can actually use friction as a tool for momentum.  Key insights: Any creative process will be met with resistance.Ways to reduce friction without removing it entirely.How to build an on-ramp for yourself and use friction to create better art.Links: Create.Repeat - The Value of Friction in Creativity Frictionless Creativity by Lawrence Yeo Designing Friction in an Age of Frictionless Creativity Creative Mode is an independent production. If you'd like to support the show, please visit https://buymeacoffee.com/azomaya. Your support will help me continue making weekly episodes and improve production quality as the show grows. Thank you! ❤️

    14 мин.
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Creativity is resistance. In a world where the lines between art and output grow increasingly blurry, how can we preserve our human creativity? From pop culture to indie movements, each week I discuss imagination-generated content and the real life inspiration behind it. This is Creative Mode.

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  • Автор
    Angela Zomaya
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    13
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    © 2026 Creative Mode
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