Small Creator, Big World

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Hey there 👋 We’re Becky and Bhav, and we’re so glad you found your way here. Small Creator, Big World is our little corner of the internet where we talk about what it’s really like to put yourself online. Every month, we share stories, ideas we’re noodling on, and behind-the-scenes experiments about growing as creators. This space is for anyone who’s trying to build something meaningful without getting lost in the noise. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while, we hope you’ll find encouragement, fresh ideas, and do it all in good company.

  1. MAR 14

    Embrace Your Slow Growth: You Don't Need 100K in a Year

    🚨 Sign up to our Small Creator Big World Newsletter: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com🧡 Join our (free!) Creator Office Hours: https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about the quiet pressure of the creator economy - the feeling that you should be growing faster, posting more, and turning everything into a business.We chat about creating alongside a full-time job, the temptation to optimise everything, and why some creators deliberately choose the slower, messier, more enjoyable path instead.If you've ever felt like you're doing the internet "wrong"… this one's for you.⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - So… we got some feedback 👀04:20 - When creating isn’t your full-time job 🎨17:35 - Staying small on purpose 🌱27:52 - Working with creators… while being creators 🎥32:18 - The reality of “part-time” creating ⏳38:01 - You don’t have to monetise everything 💸50:03 - A catch-up, a book rec, and a pep talk 📚LINKS📺 Gio's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@gio_vescovi🎨 Gio's book: The Pen and Ink Drawing Guide - https://amzn.to/4lumaJh🎨 Gio's pen and ink drawing course - https://www.drawingroom.co/📘 Paul Millerd - Pathless Path: https://amzn.to/4sFnOtH📘 Paul Millerd - Good Work: https://amzn.to/46SohR2📺 ​Becky Vance: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectBecks📘 Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom: https://amzn.to/46YSzBx📘 Lin Manuel Miranda - The Education of an Artist: https://amzn.to/4s7JsHb*****FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    1h 5m

  2. FEB 26

    Everyone Says “Start an Email List” … But Should You?

    🚨 Sign up to our Small Creator Big World Newsletter: https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com ***** Hey World 👋 In this episode, we go down the email list rabbit hole. We talk about whether every creator really needs a newsletter, what a lead magnet really is, and then brainstorm our own in real time. If you’ve ever thought “I should probably start an email list” but don’t really know why … this one’s for you. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Why Did We Start A Newsletter 📰 10:43 - Why Collect Emails 💌 23:46 - What Actually Is a Lead Magnet? 🧲 26:53 - Building Our Lead Magnet (In Real Time) 🧠 42:37 - Best Platform for Newsletter ⭐ 52:29 - Feb Publishing Challenge + Life Updates 💪 LINKS ⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator 🎨 Becky’s Art Book: ⁠In Plein Sight - https://beckyisj.substack.com/p/in-plein-sight 📰 Jakub’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkliszczak 🧘‍♀️ ⁠31 Day Mobility Challenge - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIconE7hKrWG1TsP1Bv0zxWOj1LEMU6MG&si=S3e6MxJdLM_SzNBy🧎‍♂️ KneesOverToesGuy - https://www.youtube.com/@Kneesovertoes ***** FIND US ✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/ 📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavs WORK WITH US 👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min 🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 13

    We Tried Building a Creator Community (Here’s What Happened)

    🚨 Sign up to our newsletter for small creators - https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com ***** Hey World 👋 In this episode, we talk about hosting our first ever Creator Office Hours - why we decided to stop over-planning and just test the idea, what actually happened when people showed up, and what the questions revealed about what small creators *really* need. We share everything we learned from running a tiny experiment in public, so if you’re building something on the internet and wondering whether to keep planning or just try the thing … this one’s for you. Happy creating ✨ ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How We Got Started 💻 07:00 How We Actually Execute ⚙️ 13:10 Testing the Community Idea 🧪 21:01 Learning by Doing 🛠️ 25:42 People Actually Showed Up 👀 30:46 Support Over Strategy 🤝 38:28 Client Wins & Website Launches 🚀 LINKS 🌎 Our Last Episode - https://youtu.be/bJCE0ZzFW5Y 💻 Creator Office Hours - https://luma.com/smallcreator 🐙 Roast my Website - https://bhavs.carrd.co/ 🌐 Build your Own Website for Free: https://try.carrd.co/scbw ***** FIND US ✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/ 📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavs WORK WITH US 👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min 🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    44 min

  4. FEB 6

    We’ve Been Doing This Podcast Wrong (+ What We’re Changing)

    🚨 Sign up to our newsletter for small creators - https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we tried to answer a deceptively simple question: what even is a small creator? Somewhere along the way, we unpacked why we don’t want this podcast to be about optimisation - and what we actually want it to be instead.We talk building community over “expert advice,” why stories beat strategies, and how we’re using the podcast and newsletter to document our own creator journeys in real time.If you’re creating, figuring things out, and craving a bit of company along the way - this one’s for you ✨⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - An Accidental Existential Crisis (Before Minute One) 😅12:56 - This Isn’t About Growth - It’s About People ❤️23:19 - Creating for Fun, Not Optimisation ✨27:56 - So … What Even Is a Small Creator? 🤷‍♀️38:09 - The Accidental Fan Club Segment 💖41:26 - Conversations Over Creator Tutorials 💬49:01 - Our Final Definition of a Small Creator 📏52:53 - Why We Started a Newsletter (Honestly) 📨59:14 - Bhav Life Update: Simplifying Everything 🧹01:01:21 - Becky Life Update: Checklists, Clients & Momentum ✅LINKS✍️ Jakub’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkliszczak⏰ Join our (free!) Creator Office Hours - https://luma.com/smallcreator*****FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    1h 9m

  5. JAN 15

    4 Lessons from 2025 as Small Creators

    ⏰ Join our Creator Office Hours (it's free!): https://luma.com/smallcreator*****Hey World 👋 In this episode, we’re looking back on 2025 as small creators - the goals we set (and ignored), the career curveballs we didn’t plan for, and what actually moved the needle when everything felt a bit chaotic.We talk quitting without a perfect plan, learning in public, our accidental podcast “wrapped,” and why we’re heading into 2026 with fewer goals and a lot more curiosity. If you’re a small creator figuring things out as you go, this one’s for you.Happy creating and happy new year ✨⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Goals Were Set. Goals Were Ignored 😅12:11 - Resigned First, Thought Later 🤡23:42 - The One Thing I’d Do Differently ⏳35:10 - 2025 Wrapped ⏪46:48 - Goals, But Make It Vibes 🌀LINKS🔗 Small Creator Big World Newsletter - https://smallcreatorbigworld.substack.com*****FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://go.beckyisj.com/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    1h 1m

  6. JAN 2

    The One Resource You Need As A Small Creator

    Hey World 👋 In this episode, we share our top resources for small creators, from podcasts to people to follow. Instead of adding to the noise, we’re sharing the few resources that have helped us think clearer and create better, including one that we keep forwarding to our friends because it’s just THAT good.If you’re a small creator feeling overwhelmed by options and advice, this one’s for you 🚀⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Top 6 Podcasts 🎧10:14 - Top 5 Books 📚22:48 - Top 3 Articles 📝35:25 - Top 6 Creators to Follow 👀47:35 - Top 5 Courses 🎓56:55 - Top Apps of the Year 📱01:08:17 - Life Updates & What’s Next 🔮WORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chatLINKS🔗 Get our full list of resources here: https://bhavs.notion.site/SBCW-2025-Best-Resources-2dc75dd454ed8062823aeaec05b99d41🗺️ Tintin's $100k YouTuber Roadmap: http://100kroadmap.co*****FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    1h 18m

  7. 12/14/2025

    Why I Left Journalism for Content Creation

    Hey World 👋 In this solo episode of Small Creator Big World, I (Becky) talk about why I left journalism for content creation - and why I think other journalists should consider the switch too. We get into why so many journalists are jumping into podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube, what you gain (and lose) when you leave a newsroom, and why owning your audience matters more than being attached to a big media brand. If you’re a journalist thinking about your future, or a creator who cares about doing good, credible work on the internet, this one’s for you. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How I Got My Start in Journalism 📝 03:43 Realising My Work Lived Online 🌐 08:59 Why Journalists Are Moving Into Content Creation 🚀 13:17 Why Owning Your Audience Changes Everything 🌱 🔗 LINKS 📝 Becky’s Article on Indie Thinkers: https://www.indiethinkers.com/cp/175531136 FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavs WORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    20 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    Why Your Work Gets Better When You Stop Creating Alone

    Hey World 👋 In this episode, we dive into why finding your creative people matters so much - from the loneliness of starting out to the huge boost you get from having a squad who gets it. We talk about writing processes, idea storage, giving and receiving feedback, and how creator group chats quietly become the engine behind everything you make.If you’re building your thing and want to feel a little less alone, this one’s for you. 🎨🚀⏰ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Creating Alone vs Creating Together 🎨09:07 - How Writers Turn Ideas Into Essays 📝15:33 - Why Creator Group Chats Are a Lifeline 🔗20:59 - Collaborating on Creative Work 🤝30:05 - Putting Yourself Out There to Meet Creators 🚀34:34 - Life Updates and Travel Plans ✈️🔗 LINKS MENTIONED📝 Becky’s essay on “How to find your tribe”: https://beckyisj.substack.com/p/how-to-find-your-tribe*****FIND US✍️ Becky’s Substack: https://beckyisj.substack.com/📸 Bhav’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justbhavsWORK WITH US👩‍💻 Book a call with Becky: https://calendly.com/beckyisj/30min🐙 Book a call with Bhav: https://calendly.com/justbhavs/bhav-chat

    39 min
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Hey there 👋 We’re Becky and Bhav, and we’re so glad you found your way here. Small Creator, Big World is our little corner of the internet where we talk about what it’s really like to put yourself online. Every month, we share stories, ideas we’re noodling on, and behind-the-scenes experiments about growing as creators. This space is for anyone who’s trying to build something meaningful without getting lost in the noise. Whether you're just starting out or you've been at it for a while, we hope you’ll find encouragement, fresh ideas, and do it all in good company.

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  • Creator
    smallcreatorbigworld
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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