Creative Processes Episodes

Welcome to Pam Speaks to You, the podcast dedicated to helping independent authors and creative professionals build thriving businesses. I'm your host, Pamela Hilliard Owens, and today, with Season 2, Episode 14, we're tackling a topic that I believe is absolutely essential to your success and well-being: healthy boundaries in your creative business. If you're anything like me, you probably got into this creative work because you're passionate about serving your audience. You love what you do. ...

Running a creative business is one of the most complex, rewarding, challenging, and meaningful things a person can do. And you deserve to do it with full visibility—not half-blind, hoping for the best. Your Monthly Business Review is not a chore. It's an act of respect for yourself and for the business you're building. It says, "I take this seriously." I'm paying attention. I'm in it intentionally.” Thank you for supporting the sponsors of each episode who have short, 30-second ads. Those ads...

Owens, your host, and today, in Season 2, Episode 11, we're tackling a question that comes up constantly with my clients: What's the real difference between task management and project management? And more importantly, which one do you actually need? If you're like most creatives, you've probably heard these terms thrown around interchangeably. Someone tells you to "use task management," another person says you need "project management," and honestly, it all starts to sound the same. But here's...

Whether you're a designer, writer, musician, artist, filmmaker, or any other type of creative professional, you know that inspiration doesn't always strike on schedule. But here's the thing—the most successful creatives aren't just waiting for inspiration. They're building systems that work with their creative energy, not against it. Today, we're breaking down how to plan your day, week, month, and quarter in a way that actually supports your creative work instead of stifling it.

Welcome back to another episode of the Pam Speaks 2 You Creative Business Podcast! I'm your host, Pamela Hilliard Owens, and today we're diving into something that every creative person struggles with at some point: building sustainable habits that actually stick. Whether you're a writer, designer, musician, artist, or any kind of creative professional, you know the struggle is real. You've got big dreams, amazing ideas bouncing around in your head, but somehow, getting into a consistent creati...

As a creative solopreneur since 2008, I've navigated through a sea of task management and project management tools. While many of these platforms cater to large sales teams or enterprise-level businesses, only a select few truly cater to the unique needs of solo business owners. After much trial and error, I've found my go-to: ToDoist. While it leans more towards task management than comprehensive project management, its simplicity and efficiency make it ideal for solopreneurs like myself, as we...