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OH MY HECK, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We wouldn't be surprised if *this* auld acquaintance be forgot... we know it's been a hot minute. BUT HEY - we're kicking off 2020 with our OFFICIAL RELAUNCH of the Create Loud Podcast! [crowd goes wild] If you're confused about what we mean by "relaunch," we recommend giving this episode a listen. If you're not confused, we still recommend giving this episode a listen...for auld lang syne. We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or email...

OHHH DO WE HAVE A TREAT FOR YOU, FOLKS In our newest episode, we got to interview the coolest person in the Beehive State: Krissie Freaking Holifield (Pretty sure that's her actual middle name) Krissie is one of the hosts and designer of the I am Salt Lake podcast. After moving from Wisconsin and dabbling in stand up comedy, she joined forces with Chris Holifield to showcase the inspiring people in Salt Lake City. She lives in Salt Lake City with her hubby, Chris, and their daughter...

Are you ready for this? I don't think you're ready for this. PREPARED TO BE RIDICULOUSLY INSPIRED. "Stephanie Hock grew up in Murray, Utah. She loved watching her mother draw and was fascinated that she could draw anything. When Stephanie was thirteen, she watched her mom work hard to finish her bachelor’s degree in fine art (while pregnant with her seventh child). Her love of art and motivation to reach for her dreams inspired Stephanie to do the same. She graduated from Utah State...

In the creative world, there's something that most of us are afraid of: BURNING OUT The thought of losing that spark can be terrifying! What's sad is that it happens to professional creatives all the time. Following our dreams takes a lot out of us! It's not all sunshine, rainbows, and unicorns (but we appreciate when it is lol am I right?) Whether you're on your way back from a burnout (or on the brink of one) Cody and Rachel want to help! In this episode, we talk about a lot of ways...

When it comes to your craft, should you focus and specialize in one skill? OR should you have an infinity gauntlet and, like, try to collect ALL the stones? If ya know what I mean... In this week's episode, Cody and Rachel talk about just that. Wearing the hats, trading all the jacks (that's a phrase, right?). We're talking about all the awesome talents you have and what the heck to even do with them. Don't miss it! Who do you think would win in a fight: Keanu Reeves or Ludacris? Let...

Why does this episode title make me thing of Rachel's horrible attempt at an Italian accent? (This has nothing to do with accents, but still. Please feel free to read the title in any accent you want. Even if it sounds bad. No judgement here.) Anyway. We've got a couple little updates & tidbits for you in this week's episode! I'm sure you're dying to know what they are, so we won't keep you waiting any longer. ALSO: We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an...

If there's one thing the Create Loud crew wants you to know, it's that YOU are in charge of your own path. That includes how you gain your education. Do what you want to do, go where you want to go. Or, hey - don't even go at all! It. Is. Entirely. Up. To. You. In this week's episode (basically a sequel to our "We Don't Need No Education" episode), Cody and Rachel open up about their experiences with schooling, share their thoughts on sOciEtY's view of education, and discuss the...

It's time to play the music, it's time to the light the lights! This week's guest, Adam Kreutinger, has designed and constructed puppets for television, film, and theatrical productions internationally. In addition to being a teacher, Adam is also a puppet artist, magician, juggler, balloon twister, and painter. (Basically, he's the coolest person we've ever talked to!) Adam's talented puppetry, vibrant attitude about following your passion, and amazing insight is just a few reasons why...

It is with great pleasure and excitement that we release our fantastic interview with WILLIAM HUNG. William Hung is a motivational speaker and business coach who shares his experience on American Idol to motivate audiences to live a more fulfilling life. This is the most motivational, inspirational episode in Create Loud history! We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit...

If there’s one thing Cody and Rachel want you doing (after listening to their weekly episodes, of course), it’s getting out there and creating stuff! Even if it’s bad. Even if it’s weird. Even if it’s hard. Even if it’s scary. Even if it’s... I think you get the idea.Join the Create Loud duo as they discuss why you shouldn’t let anything stop you from bringing your ideas to life. You do you, boo! Your art is your art. Ain’t nobody got time for haters. We want to hear from you! Send us a...

Have you ever realized that if a freelancer takes a pay cut, as a freelancer, they’re really hurting everybody? The famous “race to the bottom” principle states that if you devalue your own work, you devalue the work of others. Check out this week’s episode of Create Loud, where we discuss how to avoid that! Be paid what you’re worth, and even more important, make sure EVERYBODY is getting paid what they’re worth!We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email...

Now that Cody and Rachel are officially living the freelance life, they’re learning that things can often get in the way of work. It’s normal, it happens… but what do you do when it does? Big or small, curveballs are kind of an inevitable thing in the biz. We’re here to help you through it! We’re here for you.(Warning: this episode mentions suicide and the effect it had on one of our hosts as a survivor.)We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at...

Jodi L. Milner is the author of the young adult dark fantasy novel, Stonebearer’s Betrayal. She has also written well as several short stories that have appeared in print anthologies and SQ Magazine. She's a firm believer that life is what you make it and she intends to make it a good one.An avid student of the interesting and obscure, Jodi has an unhealthy fascination with medical science which led to her working professionally in both human and animal medicine. These days she raises a...

You love us, you really love us!*crying emoji*[insert acceptance speech here]In this episode, we’re talking all most things Hollywood!(Our recap of the 91st Academy Awards was pretty dang good considering we didn’t even watch lol)Wait... weren’t the Oscars, like…weeks ago?Yes. Thanks for noticing.But HEY… We don’t just talk about our favorite moments from the Oscars! Cody, for instance, will never see the Hollywood Walk of Fame the same way again… You’ll find out why and a whole lot more...

There must be something in the water because...Cody just quit his day job! That means BOTH hosts of Create Loud are now officially freelancers! YAY!If you’re wondering what to do once YOU make The Leap, get ready for some answers from Cody and Rachel’s very own experiences. We hope you find the inspiration you need to prepare and make your dreams a reality! Go get ‘em!We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook,...

That sure got your attention...Sorry, but this episode isn’t another one of those true-crime podcast episodes. (We know you’re obsessed. So are we). But we’re dead serious when we say that you’ll love it. Cody and Rachel provide killer commentary in this episode! (Poor choice of words?) Anyway, here’s our episode about slaying your procrastination. It’s extremely wonderful, shockingly enlightening, and...vast.We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at...

Happy New Year, Creatives!We’re getting back into the swing of things here on Create Loud with a brand new episode! It’s all about resolutions and goals...and how no one keeps them. Check it out! (One of our resolutions is to come up with better show notes.)We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit createloud.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createloud/message

We know, it was a long break, but we’re back at it, more excited than ever to get going! We’ve got a lot to talk about this time--from Cody’s crazy life experiences (and finally making “The Jump”) to Rachel’s… holiday. We talk about the cool guests we’ve got on the way and the many future podcast topics we’ve got swirling around the ol’ walnut. Don’t miss it!We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram,...

It looks like Christmas came early this year, folks because in 34 short minutes you’re going to hear the best Christmas entertainment you’ve heard in a long time. Jam-packed with Rachel’s flawless segways and plenty of Cody’s opinions, this is the podcast episode you didn’t know you needed. It’s our gift to you. Merry Christmas and stuff.We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit...

Rachel Robison has no problem giving you a motivational jump start. Just tell her when and where! Don’t believe us? Give this episode a listen.(Spoiler alert: it gets real)We want to hear from you! Send us a message on Facebook or send us an email at podcast@createloud.org. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or visit createloud.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createloud/message