Fresh Ideas for Creatives

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast, host Alejo Porras shares a deeply personal solo reflection on imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the belief that many creatives carry quietly: I’m not enough.Alejo walks through his own story of growing up without clear role models, feeling like he didn’t belong, and constantly measuring himself against others. He explores how this inward focus fueled insecurity and stalled momentum in both life and business — until a shift in perspective changed

On this episode’s menu of the Fresh Ideas Podcast, host Alejo Porras sits down with Carly Kerndt, Founder and CEO of FlyDog Digital, to explore how to turn rejection into opportunity and build a thriving creative business from the ground up.Carly shares how getting laid off during the pandemic became the catalyst for creating her own agency, and the lessons she learned about marketing, client experience, and self-belief along the way. From freelancing out of necessity to leading a global team,

Every new opportunity has fears associated with them. Perhaps it’s a big client or a complex project out of your comfort zone.The main thing that can ruin that opportunity for you is not your creative skill, but your fear of the outcomes.In this episode Alejo analyzes fear through the lens of film, taking cue from Alfred Hitchcock. Then he gives three tips to help you overcome your fear.On this episode’s menu:* Why fear is the real obstacle behind creative stagnation* How suspense and storytelling

Being seen as expert is more than showing your work online. You’ve probably felt it: you do great work, you post it, and then nothing happens.In today’s episode, Alejo sits down with James Barnard, a renown logo designer who’s built his massive career under one principle: Share what you know and everybody wins.You’ll learn how to position yourself as an expert, build your credibility, and get in the radar of the kind of clients you seek.On this episode’s menu:* The trick surgeons use to learn

Too many creatives live frustrated because they can’t seem to access the opportunities they long for. In this episode, Alejo chats with Maureen Evelyn about Rejection Therapy: How seeking out rejection in a playful way has the power to open opportunities in our lives. MENU: * Destroying imposter syndrome * Sticks and Stones for Productivity * The importance of Limiting your options * Mentors’ advice * How to attract qualified clients through social media CONNECT WITH MAUREEN EVELYN:* Web:

Being excellent is not about going above and beyond. Being excellent is about staying true to your promises. This first episode is my promise. Hear what’s this podcast going to be about and what’s intended to help you with. I believe artists who pair their craft with business knowledge, never starve.Welcome to my kitchen, let’s cook a thriving creative practice together.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:MENU:* What’s excellence and why it matters* Selfless reasons to create this podcast* Selfish reasons to create