What We’ve Learned as Creators in 2021

In this episode, Charli, Haley, and Miguel reflect on the year as creators, sharing what they’ve learned the easy way, the hard way, and what’s to come in 2022.

Show Notes

The time has come for annual reflection. When you’re passionate about growing a side hustle, it’s important to reflect mindfully on the year you’ve had rather than forging ahead carelessly and going through the motions of yet another 12 months. So what have you learned this year as a creator? And what changes are you planning in the year ahead?

In this episode, Charli, Haley, and Miguel reflect on their own 2021 while asking listeners the same question. From setting boundaries, finding hobbies, stepping away from good things, diversifying income streams, and overcoming the fear of creating in public, here’s a look at lessons learned in 2021.

Questions

• [02:52] - What are some of your favorite things that you’ve learned as creators in 2021? 
• [10:20] - How have you learned things the hard way in 2021? 
• [30:02] - What energy are you taking into 2022? 

Quotes

[04:26] - “One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year is that being prepared allows my brain way more room for creativity.” ~ @haleyjani

[20:05] - “I’m at that point where the reason I make a video is not because I genuinely want to make a video, it’s because I want to connect with the people on the other end. That’s the important part to me. So I want to make sure that what I’m making is connecting.” ~ @charliprangley

[33:41] - “I think my word is going to be purposeful. I’m always really eager to produce results and get stuff done and the downside of that is I’m always heads down looking at one thing very myopically. And I really want to stop doing that so much and stop trying to get those quick wins. Because ultimately I think I could make more impactful choices if I were to stop for a second, zoom out, and sort of map my road a little bit better.” ~ @miguelp.img 

Links

• Watch The Future Belongs to Creators on YouTube
• Creator Sessions
• Henry Thong
• Inside Marketing Design 
• Happy Happy Houseplant
• Charli on YouTube
• Nathan Barry
• Nathan on Twitter 
• Craft & Commerce Conference
• Cory T. Taylor
• The Starting Line

Connect with our hosts

• Charli Prangley
• Miguel Pou
• Haley Janicek

Stay in touch

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Instagram

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What is The Future Belongs to Creators?

A show for creators, by creators. Every Wednesday, hosts Charli Prangley, Miguel Pou, and Haley Janicek explore the creator economy, discussing the topics and questions facing creators and creative hopefuls alike.