{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"316. Stop Giving Away Your Creative Power","description":"316. Stop Giving Away Your Creative Power In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan discusses the importance of valuing oneself as a creative individual. He emphasizes the need for creatives to recognize their worth and not to seek validation externally. The conversation explores the challenges faced in the creative job market, including the pressure to accept undervalued work and the importance of self-awareness in navigating these situations. Mike shares personal experiences and insights to encourage listeners to stand firm in their creative power and pursue opportunities that align with their values. 3 Key Takeaways: \ud83c\udfa8 Value Your Creative Power \u2013 Mike Brennan explores the critical concept of self-worth, emphasizing how vital it is for creatives to own their abilities and not chase external validation. \ud83c\udfa8 Know Your Worth in the Marketplace \u2013 Through real-world examples and analogies, Mike Brennan illustrates how creatives can protect themselves from exploitative opportunities, like unpaid test projects and undervalued contracts. \ud83c\udfa8 Choose the Right People and Projects \u2013 Instead of saying \u201cyes\u201d to every opportunity, focus on seeking collaborators, clients, and communities that truly align with your skills and values\u2014because not every client is your client! Links and Resources Mentioned:   Mike Brennan\u2019s Website - https:\/\/mikebrennan.me   Daily Creative Habit Facebook Group https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/dailycreativehabit\/   Daily Creative Habit Journal (details on Daily Creative Habit Journal - https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EpKoCZ)   SmartLess Podcast (episode referenced: David Duchovny)   &amp;nbsp; Feeling inspired? Subscribe to Creative Chats and leave a review\u2014your support helps us reach and empower more creators! Ready to level up your creative journey? Explore the Daily Creative Habit Membership and resources at mikebrennan.me. Take action on your creative goals, connect with the community, and remember: Know your worth and stand in your power! &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Creative Chats with Mike Brennan","author_url":"http:\/\/creativechats.me","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38917530\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/00acec\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195131175"}