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Art & Cocktails
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 yo...
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Facing the Haunted House of Our Finances: How to Release the Ghosts Holding Creatives Back from Success and Abundance with Kat
Hello, beautiful friends. It’s spooky season, with cold mornings, hot coffee, and time to face the real ghosts that haunt artists and creative entrepr...
Meet Your Shadow: How to Go Deeper in Your Creative Practice with Chelsey Pippin Mizzi
In this week’s episode, Kat is joined by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi, author of The Shadow Path, to explore how shadow work can deepen your creative process...
Being a Magic Maker: Pam Grossman on Magic, Creativity, and the Enchanted Path of Art
Welcome back to the Create Podcast. Just in time for the fall season, I am joined by Pam Grossman, a writer, curator, teacher, and practicing witch wh...
The 2025 Creator Stack for Artists: What's Working to Grow Business, How to Use Time Wisely, and Not Burn Out While Showing the F Up
In this episode, I (host Ekaterina Popova) dive into what I call The 2025 Creator Stack for Artists. These are the four simple tools you need to build...
How to Talk About Art, Connect with Collectors Authentically, and Stay Nimble in Shifting Times with Liz Lidgett
Are people still buying art? The answer is yes. But how you talk about your work, connect with collectors, and navigate uncertainty can make all the d...
Our Next Chapter: Podcast, Magazine, and Community Together
In this special solo episode, I, Ekaterina Popova, share important updates about the future of the podcast, the magazine, and our community.
Wha...
Fortifying Your Money and Success Mindset Despite the Times
In this episode, I, Kat Popova, founder and editor of Create! Magazine and certified master coach, share practical ways for artists and creatives to s...
Reconnecting to Your Why and Finding Harmony in Art, Business, and Life
Have you ever wanted to quit it all? The studio, the business, the endless to-do list? If so, you’re not alone.
In this episode of Art &...
The Club: Discovering the Forgotten Parisian Haven for Women Artists with Jennifer Dasal
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with art historian, author, and podcast host Jennifer Dasal to talk about her latest book, Th...
From Dream to Published: Kristy Gordon on Writing, Publishing, and Inspiring Artists
Kristy returns to Art and Cocktails to share the inspiring story behind writing and publishing her book. We talk about the dream that began in childho...
Back to Basics: Falling in Love Again and Building a Fun Art Practice with Kat
Hello friends, and welcome to Art & Cocktails. In this solo episode, I’m Ekaterina Popova ( Kat), inviting you to return to the joy, curiosity, and gr...
Danielle Clough: Painting with Thread, Embracing Craft, and Following Creative Instincts
In this special episode of Art & Cocktails, artist Danielle Clough joins host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) to share her journey to becoming an international...
Thriving as an Introvert in the Art World: Openings, Exhibitions & Networking on Your Terms
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, awkward, or drained by art openings or networking events, this episode is for you. Host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) shares...
Make It Weirder: Maggie Smith on Poetry, Success, and Creative Survival in the Age of AI
This episode is a dream come true. I sit down with bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith, whose viral poem Good Bones captured hearts around the wo...
Let the Place Speak: On Art, Life After Academia, Building a Practice on Our Own Terms, and Starting Again with Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg
In this heartfelt and grounding conversation, Kat reconnects with her former professor, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, to explore wha...
Beyond Trends: Tatum Dooley on Making the Art World More Interesting, Accessible, and Artist-Driven
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova speaks with Tatum Dooley—writer, brand strategist, and founder of Art Forecast. Tatum shares...
The Creative Business Audit: Maximize Your Profit, Reclaim Your Time, and Make Space for What Matters
Feeling overwhelmed in your creative business? In this solo episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) walks you through how to do a Creative Business Audit—a pr...
There is Nothing Left to Prove – It’s Already Yours! Energy & Creating from Alignment with Olga
In this uplifting and practical mindset episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and author Olga, whose new book It’s Already Yours offers a refr...
From Artist to Opportunity Creator: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Submission Tips with Sergio Gomez
In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with artist, curator, educator, and coach Sergio Gomez to talk about what it truly...
What Artists Truly Need in 2025 (It’s Not More Content)
In this honest chat, Kat shares an unfiltered look at what artists like you and me truly need in 2025 and beyond.
From navigating overwhelm and...
Shrinking the Problem, Expanding the Dream: Trusting the Next Level and Letting Go
In this solo episode, host Kat — artist, certified coach, and founder of Create! Magazine — speaks directly to those navigating the in-between seasons...
How We See and Understand Art with Gita Joshi
What makes a work of art resonate? Is it the colors, the subject, the symbolism—or something more elusive?
In this episode, curator, author, and...
Why Your Pitch Isn’t Landing—And How to Actually Get Published in Magazines, Podcasts, and More with Kat
If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I not getting featured?”—this episode is for you. Whether your pitches are met with silence, you’re dropping “feature...
What 9 Years of Self-Employment Taught Me About Selling Art, Standing Out, and Scaling a Creative Life with Kat
In this solo episode of Art & Cocktails, I’m (Ekaterina Popova) celebrating my nine-year self-employment anniversary—marking the moment I walked out o...
Unmasking the Artist: Speaking Your Truth, Navigating Motherhood, and More with Sarah Detweiler
In this powerful conversation, Kat sits down with artist Sarah Detweiler to explore the intersections of motherhood, identity, and creative evolution....
Radical Joy, Creativity, and Abundance: Creating from Consciousness with Ingrid V. Wells
What if joy, trust, and intention were the most powerful tools in your art practice?
In this illuminating episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat is joi...
Finding Your Voice and Visual Language with Jennifer Peart, Visionary Landscape Artist
In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat sits down with visionary landscape artist Jennifer Peart, whose work explores the intersection...
From Scarcity to Expansion: Healing Your Relationship with Money as an Artist with Kat
In this episode, Kat dives into a powerful and often emotional topic that touches every creative at some point—money. Whether you’ve struggled with pr...
Emotional Wellness Tools for Artists: Strategies to Overcome Your Inner Critic with Dr. A. Yanina Gomez
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) sits down with Dr. A. Yanina Gomez, a psychologist, author, and co-founder of The Art...
Uncovering Hidden Desires: Break Free from Self-Sabotage and Rewrite Your Success Story with Kat
Ever find yourself unknowingly sabotaging your own dreams and wondering why? You're not alone! In this quick solo episode, Kat Popova shares heartfelt...
Navigating Art Fairs with Alicia Puig of PXP Contemporary
Join host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) as she reconnects with Alicia Puig, curator and founder of PXP Contemporary, fresh from their recent experience at Su...
Spring Cleaning for the Soul: Identity Reset, Powerful Habits, and Lasting Growth
In this fresh episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova guides you through a gentle spring reset for your identity, creativity, and personal growth...
The Power of Incremental Upgrades: How Small Changes Create a Thriving Life and Creative Business
Hey, it’s Kat (Ekaterina Popova)! In this episode, I’m sharing how small, intentional upgrades have helped me build a more fulfilling and sustainable...
Your Burning Questions, My Honest Answers: Burnout vs. Limiting Beliefs, Studio Visits, How to Be Seen, Avoiding Scams, Pop-Up Shows & More
In this special Ask Me Anything episode of Art & Cocktails, I (Ekaterina Popova) answer your top questions about navigating the art world, growing a s...
Reclaiming Power and Ambition, Navigating the Art Market & Building Meaningful Connections with Emily McElwreath
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Emily McElwreath—art advisor, independent curator, educator, and host of The Art Career Podcast. With n...
Stepping Out of Victim Mode into an Empowered, Thriving Artist: Creating Success No Matter the Art Market or Economy with Marina Press Granger
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat and Marina Press Granger dive deep into how artists can shift from feeling powerless to fully embracing their...
The Art of Reinvention with Cara Alwill : Embracing Change, Letting Go of Ego, and Building What Lasts
In a world that’s constantly shifting, how do you stay true to your creative vision while allowing room for growth? In this episode, bestselling autho...
You Have More than You Think: Moving, Pivoting, and Grace in the Unexpected + Answering Your Questions!
In this episode, I (Ekaterina Popova) take you behind the scenes of my recent move and how it became a powerful metaphor for life, business, and creat...
Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Art: Building Something That Lasts Beyond Social Media
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Ekaterina Popova shares her thoughts on building a sustainable art career in the unpredictable world of social med...
How to Hit $10K Months as an Artist – Without Burnout or Guesswork
Making a living as an artist can feel overwhelming. Maybe you’re struggling with inconsistent income, low visibility, or wondering if financial stabil...