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Your Creative MindAuthor: Izolda Trakhtenberg
Behind every book, play, and song is a person juggling self-doubt, deadlines, and the drive to create. On Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg talks with writers, artists, musicians, and creative professionals about how they make their work and how they manage the stress and anxiety that often come with creating. Through candid interviews and practical insights, youll learn storytelling techniques, mindfulness practices for creative professionals, and strategies for overcoming perfectionism in writing and art. Whether youre searching for inspiration, tools to strengthen your resilience, or fresh ideas for balancing creativity and mental health, this podcast is your guide to creating with courage, clarity, and joy. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Getting Paid Is Part of the Art
Episode 890
Monday, 23 February, 2026
The simple question that protects artists, writers, performers, and creative entrepreneurs from unpaid work What changes when you decide your creativity deserves professional respect and pay? In this solo episode of Your Creative Mind, Izolda Trakhtenberg speaks candidly to writers, musicians, actors, and creative professionals about getting paid, setting boundaries, and refusing the “do it for exposure” narrative. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Izolda shares practical language for negotiating creative work, mindset shifts that build authority and consistency, and stories that show why professionalism protects both your art and your energy. You’ll gain confidence around rates, contracts, and saying no without apology, while still choosing when generosity truly serves you. This episode supports sustainable creative careers, confident self-advocacy, and treating artistry as meaningful, paid work. Your card for this week: Connect with Izolda Website: https://IzoldaT.com Book Your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/izoldat/discovery-call New Play Exchange: https://newplayexchange.org/users/90481/izolda-trakhtenberg This episode is brought to you by Brain.fm. I love and use brain.fm! It combines music and neuroscience to help me focus, meditate, and even sleep! Because you listen to this show, you can get a free trial and 20% off with this exclusive coupon code: innovativemindset. (affiliate link) URL: https://brain.fm/innovativemindset It’s also brought to you by my podcast host, Podbean! I love how simple Podbean is to use. If you’ve been thinking of starting your own podcast, Podbean is the way to go!** Listen on These Channels Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Podbean | MyTuner | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | Deezer | Overcast | PodChaser | Listen Notes | Player FM | Podcast Addict | Podcast Republic | **Affiliate Link












