Creator by Design

Hallee Smith
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Welcome to Creator by Design - a space for creators and entrepreneurs who want to stop chasing trends and start creating with purpose. I’m Hallee Smith — a creativity coach, content strategist, and someone who’s seen both the highs of internet fame and the emptiness that can follow. Each episode blends personal stories, creative strategies, and hard-won lessons to help you find clarity, confidence, and inspiration. If you’re ready to step out of autopilot and build a life and body of work that truly reflect who you are, you’re in the right place. *Previously, The Passion Project*

  1. 12/08/2025

    Dear Creator, Here’s How to Find Your Voice

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ The biggest hurdle creators face isn’t gear, strategy, or even consistency; it’s identity. Who are you as a creator? What do you want to say? Why should anyone listen? In today’s episode, I break down the three core pillars every creator must master to build confidence, stay consistent, and actually turn content creation into a career: YOU, your AUDIENCE, and your BUSINESS. You’ll learn how to uncover your creative identity, stop letting self-doubt drive your content, understand what your audience truly wants, and finally see how creators turn their skill set into income and freedom. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been posting for years, this is the clarity you need.

    14 min

  2. 11/17/2025

    There's a Big Opportunity for Actors Right Now

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ In this episode, I’m breaking down why I think actors and performers have more opportunity than ever before, even in a time when the industry feels slow, unpredictable, or downright discouraging.I come at this from a unique angle: I’ve been a full-time creator for the past five years, I’ve grown an audience of over 1.8 million, and I’m now stepping deeper into acting. Because of that, I’m seeing the acting world from both the inside and the outside and I think there is a massive opportunity most people are missing.If you’re an actor, performer, or creative who feels stuck, this episode is going to make you see your opportunities in a completely new light.

    17 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    The Biggest Mistake New Creators Make

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ Let’s talk about what it really means to create first and market second.If you’ve ever felt stuck between creating and marketing, this episode is for you. I’ve spent five years as a full-time creator and I’ve learned the hard way that most of us try to market something that doesn’t fully exist yet.In this episode, I talk about the in-between and the messy overlap where social media blurs the line between creating and promoting. I’ll share how I got lost in that space, what finally clicked for me, and why clarity in your creation always has to come before growth. Whether you’re an artist, coach, freelancer, or creative entrepreneur, this is the mindset shift that will help you stop spinning your wheels online and start building something that actually feels aligned. 👉 American Baron from the Example: https://www.instagram.com/americanbaron/

    14 min

  4. 10/27/2025

    How to Become Unstoppable as a Creator (It’s simpler than you think.)

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ When you’ve got the skills but still feel stuck, it’s usually not a strategy problem—it’s a self-belief problem. In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset + simple tools that helped me stop chasing external validation and start creating from a steadier place. (Yes, even after 1.8M followers, the inside doesn’t magically fix itself—ask me how I know.) What we get into: Why “believe in yourself” isn’t helpful… until you make it practical How to stop letting metrics, flops, and “no’s” derail you Five tools for steady self-belief (without turning joy into homework) The one-line mantra that changed my year—and how to choose yours If you’re an over-thinker (hi, same), this one’s going to feel like a deep breath.

    14 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Authenticity Has Lost Its Meaning (But do we even know what it REALLY means?)

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ We’ve been told that being “authentic” just means showing up as yourself, but what if that version of “authenticity” is actually a lie? In this episode, I’m unpacking why the word authenticity has lost its meaning and how performative “realness” online has turned something genuine into a trend. From my own journey of going viral and losing touch with who I was, to the deeper question of how do we actually know ourselves, this is a conversation about finding your truth beyond the mask.If you’ve ever felt pressure to “just be yourself” but didn’t even know what that meant, this episode will help you redefine authenticity on your own terms. The vide I mentioned by Jordan Peterson: “How to Know If You’re Being Authentic or Fake”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph2Ddo36wC4

    19 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    The Art of Talking to a Camera

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop When you’re first starting to show up online, it can feel like you’re talking into a void, just staring at a camera, trying to sound natural, but everything feels awkward and forced. I get it. That used to be me too.In this episode, I’m sharing the exact mindset shift that changed everything for me. It’s something I learned in acting class called “personifying the camera” and it completely transformed how I create. I’ll walk you through the same exercise I teach in my workshops so you can finally feel like you’re talking to someone, not at something. Here’s what we dive into: ✨ Why showing up online feels so uncomfortable at first ✨ The acting exercise that made me fall in love with creating again ✨ How to figure out who you’re actually talking to ✨ Why your ideal audience is probably a past version of youIf you’re an over-thinker (hi, same), this one’s going to hit home.

    13 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Your Niche Isn’t Your Identity (Here’s the Reframe Creatives Need)

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ Do you cringe when you hear “pick a niche”? Same. It feels like putting yourself in a box, but that’s not what niche actually is. In this episode, I’ll reframe how you think about niching: ✨ Niche = positioning (how your offer is seen) ✨ POV = identity (your creative lens) ✨ The sweet spot = freedom + money Your niche isn’t you; your point of view is. When you separate the two, you stop feeling stuck and start creating with clarity. 👉 Action step: define your POV. That’s what makes your work magnetic. #niche #changeyourmindset #changeyourperspective #creativefreedom #creatormindset #creatorbydesign

    14 min

  8. 09/30/2025

    What 1 Million Followers Taught Me About Living With Intention (the official podcast re-brand & a new season YAY)

    Below you can find all of my most current resources! ✨ Art of Content Creation Course: https://artofcc.hallee.shop/home ✨ Art of Content Creation Waitlist: https://artofccwaitlist.hallee.shop/artofccw ✨ Content Hub Notion Template: https://notionhub.hallee.shop/ ✨ Camera Confidence Guide: https://cameraconfidence.hallee.shop/ Hi I'm back!! & Welcome to the total re-brand of (what was previously) The Passion Project. I present to you: Creator by Design. A Podcast made to inspire you to stop overthinking and start creating. I'm kicking it off by asking a big question: Are you living with intention or just going through the motions? In this episode, I share my journey from internet fame to finding creativity, fulfillment, and purpose, along with a powerful exercise to help you reflect on your own pivotal life moments. If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot and start creating a life that feels like yours, this is the episode for you.

    14 min
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Welcome to Creator by Design - a space for creators and entrepreneurs who want to stop chasing trends and start creating with purpose. I’m Hallee Smith — a creativity coach, content strategist, and someone who’s seen both the highs of internet fame and the emptiness that can follow. Each episode blends personal stories, creative strategies, and hard-won lessons to help you find clarity, confidence, and inspiration. If you’re ready to step out of autopilot and build a life and body of work that truly reflect who you are, you’re in the right place. *Previously, The Passion Project*

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  • Creator
    Hallee Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hallee Smith
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