Episodes 447
Avg. Duration 26m
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Apple Rating 4.9 (257)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Create! Podcast (formerly Art & Cocktails) is your space for inspiration, encouragement, and practical insight at the intersection of contemporary art, creative business, and mindset. Hosted by artist, coach, and Create! Magazine founder Ekaterina Popova, the show is designed to help you grow your art career, expand your creative vision, and build a sustainable, joyful life. Through candid conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, writers, curators, and thought leaders—as well as empowering solo episodes—you'll find tools, ideas, and stories that remind you that life itself is your canvas, and you have the power to create a career and future that truly supports you. Find us at www.createmagazine.co/podcast — where the conversation about art and business starts.

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Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting

Jun 05, 2026 42m

This episode is two things in one: an honest, personal check-in from Kat as we head into summer, Q&A from our community. followed by a conversation with San Diego-based Mexican painter Yahel Yan,…

Simplifying Content Creation for Makers with Brand Photographer Nicole Bedard

Jun 01, 2026 25m

Content creation burnout is real, and if you have ever hit a wall with showing up online, this episode is for you. Ekaterina sits down with Nicole Bedard, brand photographer, video storyteller, and…

What Survives the Fire: Larry Ossei-Mensah on Clay, Curating, and Creative Excellence

May 26, 2026 46m

Independent curator, cultural critic, and co-founder of ARTNOIR, Larry Ossei-Mensah, joins us for a deeply reflective dialogue on his dual identity as a high-profile champion of the arts and a…

Petite Pleasures, Big Dreams: Jo Gamel on Daily Painting, Following Every Interest, and Showing Up for Your Most Ambitious Goals

May 21, 2026 32m

Jo Gamel is back, and this conversation covers a lot of ground. A Philadelphia-based fine artist, gallery liaison, teaching artist, science fiction writer, and member of the music project Medal of…

How to Stop Being Forever Emerging and Graduate to Your Next Level with Ekaterina Popova

May 14, 2026 22m

There is a next-level version of you already waiting and this episode will help you step into it. Drawing on a decade of running Create! Magazine and watching hundreds of artists grow, Kat…

Artist. Curator. Founder. How Indira Cesarine of The Untitled Space in NYC Built a Creative Career That Does Not Fit in a Box

May 09, 2026 32m

Indira Cesarine is an artist, curator, and the founder of The Untitled Space, one of New York City's most vital independent galleries. She has built a practice that refuses to be contained by a…

Art for Everyone: Collecting, Connecting with Buyers, and Building a Career from Anywhere with Liz Lidgett

May 06, 2026 24m

Ekaterina Popova sits down with Liz Lidgett, gallery owner, art advisor, and author of the newly released book "Art for Everyone: How to Collect Art and Personalize Your Space on Any Budget." Liz has…

Protecting Art Spaces: Leadership and Fundraising with Amy Cavanaugh Royce

May 02, 2026 15m

In this episode of the Create! Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova sits down with Amy Cavanaugh Royce, the Executive Director of Maryland Art Place (MAP). Amy shares her journey from a professional…

10 Years In: The Failures That Built My Creative Business

Apr 30, 2026 28m

Ten years ago, I took the leap into full-time creative entrepreneurship with no roadmap, no guarantee, and a lot of hope. This episode is my honest look back at what actually got me here, and it is…

This Super Simple Confidence Hack for Artists with Marina Granger

Apr 24, 2026 16m

In this episode, Kat welcomes Marina Granger back for another installment of their ongoing series. They dive deep into the nuances of identity, confidence, and a unique manifestation practice Marina…

The Timeless Principles of Getting Paid for Your Art (Still Relevant in 2026)

Apr 11, 2026 13m

So much of what we hear right now is about what is changing, what is closing, what is shifting. In this solo episode, Ekaterina Popova cuts through the noise to focus on what has remained true across…

The Secret Financial Lives of History's Most Famous Artists (Yes, Including the Illegal Stuff), with Mason Currey

Apr 05, 2026 26m

What does it actually take to make art and make a living at the same time? This week, Ekaterina Popova sits down with Mason Currey, author of the beloved Daily Rituals series and his brand new book,…

How to Climb Out of a Funk and Get Your Passion Back

Apr 01, 2026 11m

If you have been going through a funk, whether it is burnout, a creative slump, seasonal blues, or just feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Kat gets real about the challenges she faced this past…

You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It.

Mar 29, 2026 26m

You Don't Have to Choose Between Making Art and Building a Career. James Miille Proves It. Photographic artist James Miille has shown work in New York, Paris, Miami, and Mexico City, built two…

The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be Is Not a Problem with Kat

Mar 24, 2026 13m

You invest in a mentor, a course, or a new skill, and instead of feeling excited, you feel exposed. You see the artist you admire and wonder if you will ever get there. Your ego wants you to quit…

The Art Business Advice Nobody Tells You About Commissions, Burnout, and Actually Making It Work with Emily Jeffords

Mar 21, 2026 36m

Emily Jeffords is back on The Create! Podcast and this one is for every artist who is quietly wondering if there is a better way to do this. Emily is a painter, educator, and founder of the Making…

Daniel Arsham: How to Break Into the Art World and Build a Career Nobody Can Ignore

Mar 16, 2026 22m

Most artists wait for the art world to invite them in. Daniel Arsham stopped waiting - and built his own gallery at 21 instead. In this episode, Kat sits down with Daniel Arsham, one of the most…

When Art Meets Craft: Color, Creativity, and Calling Yourself an Artist with Lisa Solomon

Mar 09, 2026 37m

What does it mean to call yourself an artist - and who gets to decide? In this episode, I sit down with multidisciplinary artist, educator, and author Lisa Solomon for a wide-ranging conversation…

Astrology, Feng Shui and Owning All Parts of Your Creative Identity with Marina Granger

Mar 02, 2026 34m

If you've ever felt like you had to hide certain parts of yourself to be taken seriously in the art world, this one is for you. I'm sitting down with my dear friend Marina Granger, founder of The…

Finding Your North Star: For Artists Who Refuse to Compromise Their Vision with Jessica Libor

Feb 23, 2026 24m

What happens when you feel outside pressure to make work that doesn't feel like you? In this episode, Kat sits down with Philadelphia-based artist and curator Jessica Libor for a deeply honest…

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