Episode 17: Building in Public

Creative Work Hour

Creative Work Hour Podcast - Episode 17: Building in Public

Date: November 17, 2024

Today's Crew:
Alessandra, Greg, Ken, Devin, Bobby B, Bailey, Hillary

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Introduction

Welcome back to another edition of the Creative Work Hour podcast! In Episode 17, we dive into the concept of “Building in Public.” This idea is at the heart of our podcast, and we’re excited to share our journey with you as we create and refine our content live in front of our audience.

What Does “Building in Public” Mean?

Building in public is all about transparency and collaboration. It’s the practice of sharing your creative process, challenges, and successes with an audience as you work on a project. This approach fosters community engagement and allows for real-time feedback—precisely what we aim to achieve with our podcast.

The Challenge of Perfectionism

Alessandra shares her experience overcoming perfectionism to produce content regularly. Initially, striving for perfection stalled our progress. Embracing the concept of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) allowed us to move forward and start sharing our work with you.

The Creative Work Hour Podcast: A Community Initiative

Our podcast has been a long time coming, with requests from our community for over two and a half years. Through building in public, we’ve connected over shared interests and fostered a vibrant community. With over 160 monthly activities, we embrace the concept of “Practice Not Perfect” across different fields.

Designing Our Podcast Together

In this episode, we discuss how to shape the future of our podcast, and we’d love your input!

• Podcast Length: Currently, our episodes run between 10 to 15 minutes. We’re considering extending them to a cap of 30 minutes to keep them engaging without overwhelming our listeners.

• Suggestions for Thematic Series:

  • Tiny Desk Concerts: Exploring the world of intimate musical performances.
  • Crossover Episodes: Featuring members of our community and their unique interests.
  • Board Games: Discussions with members passionate about board games.
  • Music Composition: Deep dives into the creative process of our composer members.
  • Creative Practices: Exploring different artistic disciplines and how they intersect.

Incorporating Consistency and Diversity

We’re considering incorporating a set of consistent questions for guests to bring coherence across episodes while balancing the diverse interests within the Creative Work Hour community.

The Power of Surprise and Creativity

One of the key takeaways from our discussion is the importance of surprise in creativity. Just like unexpected twists in a story, our podcast can benefit from spontaneous conversations and new ideas.

• Embrace the Unexpected:
  • Round Table Discussions: Allowing conversations to flow naturally can lead to exciting insights.
  • Community Involvement: We encourage our listeners to suggest topics or volunteer for episodes, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration.

Engaging Our Community

We want to highlight the diverse talents within our community. We’re inviting you to engage with us and contribute ideas.

• Involving the Audience:
  • If you have suggestions for topics or would like to share your experiences, please reach out!
  • Exploring crossover episodes to highlight members’ interests and expertise.

Join the Conversation!

As we continue to develop the Creative Work Hour podcast, we invite you to be a part of our journey. Your feedback and ideas are invaluable to us.

• Contact Us: For topics or suggestions, email us at [e-mail]

Closing Remarks

Thank you for tuning in to the Creative Work Hour podcast! Stay creative, and remember: it’s all about practice, not perfection.

We look forward to your feedback and ideas as we move forward. Tune in next time as we continue to explore and expand our podcasting journey!