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The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal

What does it really take to create something people care about? Host, Anika Goyal has been asking that question since she was 12. Now 18, with 240+ episodes and interviews with musicians, authors, and entrepreneurs, she"s still not done asking. The Creative Hustle is a real conversation about creativity for this generation, the process, the hard lessons, and what it looks like to build a life around your art before anyone tells you you"re ready. Follow Anika Goyal on Instagram for more updates on

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00:15:55

Senior Vedant Tiwari on Creative Power, Business, and...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/29

In this episode, I sit down with the high school senior, impeccable videographer, and founder of a video marketing agency, Vedant Tiwari whose campaigns have reached 3.7+ million views and helped 17+ nonprofits, youth-led organizations, and businesses grow through intentional storytelling.We talk about the moment creativity turns into leverage, why virality means nothing without strategy, and what it actually looks like to run an agency while still balancing school, identity, and pressure. Vedant

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00:15:55

In Conversation w/ Senior Riyan Parekh: Living...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/27

In this episode, I sit down with Riyan Parekh, a high school senior juggling life as a philosophy club president, Boy Scout, tennis player, and full-time thinker, to talk about what it actually means to live philosophically at 18.Riyan shares the philosophical motion he lives by, how leading discussions has reshaped the way he listens in his personal life, and what it’s like balancing ambition, reflection, and responsibility in a world that often rewards self-obsession over self-awareness. We unpack

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00:16:58

Feeling Too Much in Fabric: Colin Wilkes on Costuming...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/22

In this episode, I sit down with Colin Wilkes, the costume designer behind the film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth. We talk about what it means to feel too much, and how that emotional intensity shows up through clothing, color, and character dynamics. Colin breaks down how wardrobe helps tell a love story, shapes who characters are before they even speak, and quietly mirrors the tension, tenderness, and timing that make this story hit so

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00:23:19

Tony Award-winning writer Greg Kotis on Urinetown:...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/22

In this episode, I sit down with Greg Kotis, the Tony Award–winning writer behind Urinetown the Musical, to unpack the power of satire, musical theatre as social commentary, and why the strangest ideas are often the most truthful. We talk about the creation and legacy of Urinetown, how Mr Kotis approaches storytelling that challenges audiences without alienating them, and what he’s been working on since.We also dive into creative chemistr, how to find your creative soulmate, why collaboration

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00:14:00

More Than a Genre: Singer-Songwriter Georgia Parker...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/21

In this episode, I sit down with singer-songwriter Georgia Parker to talk about her upcoming album, the duality that exists within her sound, and what it means to create without forcing yourself into a box. We get into the gray areas of music, the push and pull between vulnerability and confidence, softness and strength, who you were and who you’re becoming.This conversation is part creative diary, part philosophy, part real-time reflection on being an artist in a world that constantly asks you to

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00:15:32

Enemies to Lovers to “I Made It”: YA Author Andy...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/16

In this episode, YA author, Andy Darcy Theo joins me to unpack why the genre hits so deeply. We talk about the tropes readers can’t get enough of (and why they work every time), what goes into crafting emotionally addictive fantasy worlds, and how writers know when a story is actually working.Andy also opens up about the journey from loving romantasy as a reader to creating it as an author, including the quiet, unexpected moments that make you stop and think, wait… I really made it. We get real

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00:21:29

"Hot Rodent Men, First Loves, YA Romance w/author...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/12

In this episode, I’m joined by YA romance author, Sujin Witherspoon to talk about writing emotionally honest love stories, creating chemistry that actually works, and why teenage feelings are never “too much.” We also discuss flawed characters, quiet vulnerability, hot rodent men, and the scenes authors fight editors over. Equal parts thoughtful and unhinged, this conversation is for readers who annotate books, fall for fictional people a little too hard, and still think about their favorite YA

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00:19:15

Dissecting the Fear of Wanting too Much

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2026/01/11

In this episode, I’m talking about the fear of wanting too much:why emotional investment gets labeled as neediness, how creatives learn to downplay their passion, and what it costs us to shrink our desires just to feel safe.We unpack the difference between healing and self-protection, softness and self-abandonment, and what it really means to want deeply in a world that rewards detachment.If you’ve ever edited your enthusiasm, lowered your expectations, or stopped wanting something out loud, this

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00:12:18

The Biggest Lessons I Learned as a Creator in 2025

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/31

In this episode, I’m sharing the five most important lessons I learned as a creator in 2025. From realizing follower count doesn’t equal quality content, to embracing change, avoiding creative boxes, redefining success, and making space for rest, this episode is a thoughtful recap of a year that changed how I create and why I do it.

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00:15:27

I Used to Chase Fame. Here’s Why I Stopped.

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/29

There was a time when fame and money felt like the end goal: likes, numbers, proximity to power, and the illusion of “making it.” In this episode, I’m getting painfully honest about my past obsession with visibility and validation, and how I learned to unlearn it. We talk about redefining success, why quality work matters more than clout, and how chasing recognition can quietly ruin your relationship with creativity. I also revisit the messy definition of fame, the roots of success, nepotism in the

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00:31:39

What Does “Sanskarí” Really Mean? Love, Media &...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/22

In this episode, I sit down with author Ananya Devarajan to unpack her novel Sanskarí Sweetheart and the much bigger conversations it opens up around culture, romance, and representation. We talk about what “sanskarí” actually means today, how tradition and desire can coexist, and why South Asian love stories deserve more nuance than they’re often given.Our conversation dives into Desi representation in mainstream media, including what shows like Never Have I Ever get wrong about South Asian

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00:13:39

I’m Calling BS on the Creative Industry (Hot Takes...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/22

I said what I said. In this episode, I go off on four creative hot takes I’ve been sitting on for way too long: why “last meeting theory” feels fake and often excuses a lack of effort in creative relationships, how the diamond paradox is wildly skewed when it comes to creative labor, and what it actually means to be betrayed in an industry that preaches collaboration while moving shady behind the scenes. This is a messy, honest rant about creativity, power, effort, and the myths we’re told to accept

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00:16:50

Inside Nicole Han’s Creative Universe: Emotion,...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/13

This episode dives into the inner world of Nicole Han. Together, we unravel how she turns lived experience into art, how she navigates vulnerability, and what she’s discovering about herself through each new project.A thoughtful, atmospheric conversation for listeners who love understanding the heart of an artist!

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00:12:21

Nepo Baby vs. Self-Made: What Really Shapes a...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/12/07

In this solo deep-dive, Anika breaks down one of the internet’s favorite debates: what actually separates a “nepo baby” from someone who’s self-made and why the conversation is way more complicated than it looks.From unpacking privilege and access to reflecting on her own journey as a creator who built everything from scratch, she explores how background, opportunity, and luck shape who gets seen in the creative industry.Anika shares the reality of starting her podcast at 12 with no industry ties,

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00:19:59

The Great Podcast Takeover: Netflix is Coming for Us...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/11/30

The internet is losing it over the Netflix–Spotify merger… and honestly, same. In this episode, I break down what this move actually means for listeners, creators, and the entire future of podcasting. From algorithm panic to global reach potential, I’m diving into the excitement, the chaos, and the very real questions this merger raises.Whether you’re a media nerd, a creator, or just someone who wants to know why your favorite podcasts are suddenly showing up on Netflix, this episode unpacks the

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00:14:10

You can't 6-7- your way through life! Do the work too!!

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/11/17

Look, we’ve all been there: coasting at a comfortable “6 or 7 out of 10” effort on everything. Not failing, not thriving… just vibing in that suspiciously safe middle zone. It feels nice, it feels manageable, it feels… meh but acceptable.But let’s be honest:You can’t 6–7 your way through life and expect 10/10 results.Life doesn’t hand out bonus points for vibes alone. At some point, you’ve gotta do the work — the real, sometimes boring, sometimes annoying, sometimes “why am I even doing this?”

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00:26:42

The Art of Becoming: A Conversation with EPIC’s...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/11/14

In this episode, I sit down with the actress Anna Lea who embodies Penelope in EPIC: The Musical, a character known for her quiet strength, complex emotional landscape, and the kind of inner conflict that unfolds through breath, silence, and song. Together, we trace the artistry behind her performance: how she builds Penelope’s emotional duality, the choices she makes to portray someone torn between waiting and moving, and how music becomes the heartbeat of that journey.We dig into the subtle craft

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00:22:44

Netflix XO Kitty Actress Audrey Huynh on Storytelling...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/11/13

In this episode, Anika Goyal sits down with actress and singer-songwriter Audrey Huynh, best known for her breakout role as Stella in XO, Kitty. From growing up in a multicultural household to stepping into the global spotlight, Audrey opens up about how she’s learned to embrace her voice, navigate imposter syndrome, and turn creative doubt into confidence.We dive into the behind-the-scenes world of XO, Kitty, her evolution as an artist, and the ways Gen Z is reshaping what authenticity means in

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00:13:58

Everyone Wants to Blow Up… Until They Do

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/11/03

Fame looks fun until you realize how heavy it feels to be watched all the time. In this episode, Anika unpacks the not-so-glam side of “making it”. From the pressure to stay relevant to the burnout that comes with being everyone’s favorite person online. It’s a real talk about validation, peace, and learning to create for yourself again. Because sometimes, the fame game isn’t the best game and that’s okay.

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00:08:58

The Era of Main Character Syndrome (and Why It’s...

The Creative Hustle With Anika Goyal ·

2025/10/26

In this episode, Anika unpacks the psychology behind our obsession with being perceived, how social media made self-love performative, and ways to shift from being the main character to being the author of your story. Expect chaotic honesty, hot takes, and a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to be the main character : just not the only one.

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