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Creative Champs

Hosted by Kei Maye, educator and founder of the learning platform Creative Champs.The Creative Champs podcast serves as an honest, unfiltered resource to help you on your creative journeys.Powered by almost two decades of creative industry experience, this podcast has been designed to provide all the tools and support without the gatekeeping.Stories, experiences, lessons, tips all bundled into bite-sized chunks. So whether you're a freelancer, creative entrepreneur or work within the visual arts sector - this podcast has all the tools needed to give you a head start.

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Episodes

S2 Ep 25: Final Episode of the Season

Hey all! I've had to make the decision to wrap up this season of the podcast to protect my schedule, my workload and my sanity. Massive thank you for your support and listenership! If you want to keep in touch, I'm on IG (@kei_maye) or you can keep up to speed with all things Creative Champs over on the website: creativechamps.co x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11, 202315 minSeason 2Ep. 25

S2 Ep 24: Clients vs Customers

Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at the differences between clients and customers as well as the pros and cons of each in terms of navigating this and generating income. Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 24

S2 Ep 23: "I can't do it like they can."

Hey all! In this episode we're going to be taking a look at how to work through those negative thoughts and feelings associated with execution of work, and how we match ourselves up to others - dulling ourselves down in the process. Let's talk about it. New website launch! creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 23

S2 Ep 22: Oof. This Is A Freestyle.

Hey all, apologies for skipping last week - life has been doing a LOT. Let's talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 202325 minSeason 2Ep. 22

S2 Ep 21: "Pivoting Makes Me Look Non-Committal"

Hey all! I'm back from my travels, ready to get back into the flow of things :) This week's episode is all about pivoting! It's all about switching things up in your careers, treading new paths and trying new things, also covering some of the worries that come along with that. *New website for Creative Champs is opening 27th April (creativechamps.co) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 21

S2 Ep 20: Fake Friends In The Industry

Hey all! This episode is all about dealing with fake friends in the industry, cliques and the feeling of wanting to be liked by everyone. We're gonna get into the nitty gritty in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 Ep 19: "How Much Does Your Accountant Charge?

Hey all! This episode will be taking a look at all things to do with accounting! Well, some of it at least! I'll be explaining why I decided to opt with limited company ownership over being a sole trader as well sharing how much I have paid for accounting services and where I found them. If you have any questions regarding anything on this episode, head over to my instagram @kei_maye :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 16, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 19

S2 Ep 18: How To Handle Nightmare Clients

Hey all! This episode takes a summarised look at how to deal with those difficult client situations; you know, the ones that sometimes cause you to question your entire career. Let's get into it! Also, mentioned in this podcast episode was my free Basic Freelance Contract template - found over on: gumroad.com/creativechamps x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 18

S2 Ep 17: PMDD IS RUINING MY LIFE.

Hey all. PMDD has been kicking my butt's but for several years now and I'm ready to really talk about it. If you have deal with PMDD too - come on in, let's see how we can get through this without mashing up business in the meantime! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 17

S2 Ep 16: For Those Who Do Everything, Everywhere, All At Once

Hey all! This episode is all about task prioritisation! As someone who identifies as half octopus, I understand all too well the urge to do many things at once, expecting magical things while spreading myself thin. This episode goes into detail about how I've personally been combatting this! Sharing this in the hope that it will help you too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202324 minSeason 2Ep. 16

S2 Ep 15: How To Build Your DIY Websites Faster

Hey all! This week's episode is all about helping you finally get those URL's open and ready for visitors. Many of us (myself included) have been guilty of sitting on those closed websites until the subscription needs to be renewed, so here's some tips to shake out of that rut! Resources mentioned: copyipsum.com & rocketlawyer.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 09, 202318 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2 Ep 14: Creators Over 25 Need Support Too.

Hey all! This week's episode is all about creators over 25 and the lack of support there is for creators in older age groups. It's not cool, never has been & I want to speak about it. Look out for the new creative champs site, where I'll be presenting the related content mentioned in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 03, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2 Ep 13: How I Create This Podcast: Laid-Back Method ;)

Hey all! In this episode I'll be sharing the ins and outs of how I created this podcast and keep it going. Recently, the community on IG said they wanted to hear how it's all done - so here we are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 202317 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2 Ep 12: "Should I Share My Prices Upfront?!"

Hey all! This episode we're gonna be taking a look at the benefits of sharing your prices on your website as well as how to make this happen when you have different rates for different clients/projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 202313 minSeason 2Ep. 12

S2 Ep 11: The Stress of Late Payments (& tips to help)

Hey all, hope you're well! This episode was inspired by a tweet from the amazing baby girl that is Kelechi Okafor (@kelechnekoff) speaking about the fact that as creators, we have to expend so much energy chasing late payments that we end up drained as a result. As a result of the disrespect and disregard that some companies & organisations show us by not paying us on time (and not making the effort to) Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 12, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2 Ep 10: Overcoming January Blues

Re-Upload! Apologies for the static on the previous version! This episode is all about navigating the dreaded January Blues that so many of us deal with year after year. This episode does tie into the creative industry but it's also intended to be a general episode as I think the blues is something many of us feel from time to time - across industries. Here are some pointers to help you bypass these feelings this time around (and hopefully beyond!) Rest in Peace Grandma (Irene Hazel May) <3 H...

Jan 05, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2 Ep 9: 2023 Pep & Prep

Happy New Year everyone! This is a round out to the year as we head into another new chapter - prepping ourselves for the new year and the things we want to explore. Hop in x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 29, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2 Ep 8: The Bad & The Ugly...Part 2

Hey all! In this episode I'm going to be sharing an experience of mine from a little while back - transparency is needed within creative industries, so here's my contribution x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 Ep 7: "I'm too inexperienced to provide anything useful!"

In this episode, we're taking a look at ways that you can go ahead and share content that is valuable to your audience, regardless of how many years of experience you have behind you. creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 202216 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 EP 3: Making Money In The Background

Mentioned in this episode was the Koji website (withkoji.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 202219 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 EP 2: I'm Breaking Up With You: Ending Client Projects

This episode is all about those moments where you realise it's not gonna work out. You and the client have come to the end of the road (prematurely) but how do you address this in your contracts? Let's get into it. Creative Champs Podcast is hosted by creator & educator Kei Maye. Champs is a learning platform designed to help make life easier for creators and creative business owners from all walks of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 10, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 EP 1: What The Cockadoodee Has Been Going On?!

Creative Champs Podcast is hosted by creator & educator Kei Maye. Champs is a learning platform designed to help make life easier for creators and creative business owners from all walks of life. Website Instagram Click here for free downloads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 03, 202214 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep 60: Series Finale <3

Hey Champs! This is the final episode of the first series here on the Podcast - hope you've enjoyed the series! As always, feel free to shoot over any suggestions or recommendations for podcast material for the next series. Get in touch on socials (Instagram @creative.champs) E-mail: hi@creativechamps.co Or the website: creativechamps.co Biggest of love to you all! The work hasn't stopped! Look out for events and happenings over on Creative Champs website and social platforms. Hosted on Acast. S...

Jul 19, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Ep 59: "I'm a visual creator...I don't want to be an entertainer."

Hey Champs! This episode is a frank one - all to do with recent announcements around Instagram and just existing as a visual creator on social media in general. All opinions expressed in this episode are mine and relate to personal conversations and experiences. Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Ep 58: "They offered to pay me with pasta, fam."

Hey Champs! This is an 'over to you' episode where I read out anonymous content from the creative community. The topic of today's segment is all about being offered ridiculous things in exchange for payment. Mate. It's a wild one. Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Founder Instagram @kei_maye Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Ep 57: "Client Said I Can't Share The Work Publicly...What Next?"

Hey Champs! This week we're talking about client project work that has been bound by the terms of a non-disclosure agreement. Are you wanting to share the work publicly or find a way to include it without breaching the terms? If you're not sure how to go about this - this one's for you. Instagram: https://instagram.com/creative.champs Website: https://creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Ep 56 "The Client Ghosted When It Was Time To Pay."

Hey Champs! This episode will be providing some pointers and preventative steps to deal with clients who ghost at different stages of the creative process. This is easily one of the more annoying things we deal with - but there are ways to combat these experiences. Let's get into it. Instagram: @creative.champs Website: creativechamps.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 21, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 56
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