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Nobody is going to tell you you’re ready. The people in these conversations didn’t wait to hear it. The Creative Hustle with Anika Goyal gets incredible women on to tell the story behind: the rejections, the risks, the advice they ignored, and the questions nobody thought to ask them. Between interviews, Anika gets honest about self-doubt, people-pleasing and finding your people. You’ll come for their first steps. You’ll leave taking yours.
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What if the details you barely notice are actually the things that make your favorite TV shows unforgettable?In this episode of The Creative Hustle, I'm joined by Gillian Cole, an art director and graphic designer working in film and television, to explore the hidden art of visual storytelling.We talk about how fictional worlds are brought to life, why the smallest design decisions can completely change how an audience experiences a story, what happens when creative vision meets real-world limitations, and how to build an artistic identity while bringing someone else's ideas to life.We also get into the future of filmmaking, and why some of the most influential people in entertainment are the ones you've probably never heard of.Because there's a lot more to your favorite shows than what happens on screen.In this episode:The art department's role in creating cinematic worldsBehind the visual storytelling of Off Campus and The Hunting PartyThe creative decisions audiences rarely noticeBalancing artistic identity with collaborationFinding fulfillment in a creative career behind the scenes
What if the thing you're working so hard to prove is the very thing keeping you from feeling enough?In this episode of The Creative Hustle, I sit down with Marina Middleton, CEO and Partner of Create & Cultivate, the world's largest women-led business festival, to unpack what success actually looks like when you're building a career, a business, and an identity of your own.We talk about redefining success on your own terms, separating your self-worth from your work, and learning to stop treating failure like a personal indictment. Marina also shares insights on evaluating your competition, truly understanding your consumer, and building something that stands out in a crowded market.Because ambition is one thing. Making your entire identity dependent on what you achieve is another.If you're a creative, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who's ever felt like they're falling behind, this conversation is your reminder that you can want more for yourself without believing you're not enough already.Stay tuned for new episodes every week and make sure to follow Anika Goyal on @thecreativehustlewithanikag
What if your dream life is just a performance for people you don't even like?We've become obsessed with being iconic. The dream career, the enviable relationship, the perfectly curated life, the kind of success that makes everyone who doubted you wish they hadn't. But somewhere along the way, did we forget to ask ourselves whether we're actually happy?In this episode of The Creative Hustle, we're unpacking the obsession with being admired, the pressure to turn every experience into a personal brand, and why proving people wrong can still mean letting them control your life. Because there's a difference between wanting a life that feels incredible and wanting a life that looks incredible.And here's the uncomfortable question: if nobody could ever see your life, would you still want it?Let's talk about ambition, main-character syndrome, the fear of being ordinary, and why you don't have to become extraordinary to deserve an extraordinary life.Stay tuned for new episodes every week and follow Anika Goyal on Instagram for bonus content and updates @thecreativehustlewithanikag
Is it talent, the face card, or the parasocial relationship? 👀In this episode of The Creative Hustle, I sit down with music industries major Borlaza to unpack the pretty privilege industrial complex and the cult of fandom, from how appearance shapes the way we perceive artists to why we become so emotionally invested in people we’ve never met.We get into fandom culture, the psychology behind putting artists on a pedestal, exploring different genres, and what it really means to have your own music taste in a world where algorithms, aesthetics, and online communities influence everything.Let's get into it. 🎧Stay tuned for new episodes every week!
Everyone wants the lore. Nobody talks about what it costs to live it.From treating your life like a PR campaign to fandoms acting like they own the narrative, what happens when being yourself starts feeling like a performance? We’re unpacking parasocial relationships, the trauma child actors often face when growing up in the spotlight, the power of your inner monologue, and why obsessing over your dreams doesn’t mean you’re any less afraid.Because at what point did being a person become a full-time job?The lore is juicy. The human experience? Complicated.Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @thecreativehustlewithanikagStay tuned for new episodes every week!
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Create & Cultivate experience: the incredible women I met, the conversations I had, the moments that genuinely surprised me, and the advice I haven’t been able to stop thinking about since.We’re talking about why a “risk” isn’t really a risk if you have nothing to lose, why you should never compromise your values for a paycheck, when it’s time to stop working for free, how to pitch brands without selling your soul, and why being the youngest person in the room might actually be one of your biggest advantages.Most importantly, we’re talking about the beauty of not knowing what happens next, and why sometimes the best part of building a life is figuring it out as you go.Come with me into the room. 🖤Stay tuned for new episodes every week!
What happens when you stop waiting for permission and just… take the leap?In this episode, I sit down with K7: a college student, actor, dancer, kung fu practitioner, and unapologetically curious human who refuses to put themselves in just one box.We talk about what it really means to take risks before you feel ready, choosing curiosity over fear, trying things simply because you can, and breaking out of the mindset that you need someone else’s permission to go after what you want.From college to performance to figuring out who you’re becoming along the way, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to have your entire life mapped out before you start moving.Sometimes you just have to take the leap.And maybe be a little crazy enough to see what happens.🎧 Listen now, and then go do the thing you’ve been waiting for permission to do.
Six years ago, I started this podcast at 12 years old with a microphone, a big imagination, and absolutely no idea where it would lead. Fast forward to today: hundreds of episodes, incredible guests, countless conversations, and thousands of listeners later, we’re celebrating six years of The Creative Hustle the only way that felt right: with your questions.In this special anniversary episode, I answer fan-submitted questions about podcasting, creativity, growing up online, behind-the-scenes stories, biggest lessons, career dreams, awkward moments, favorite interviews, college, music, and everything in between. Nothing was off limits.Whether you’ve been here since episode one or just found the show, thank you for being part of this journey. Your support, curiosity, and kindness have helped turn a childhood passion project into something bigger than I ever imagined.Here’s to six years of creating, learning, taking risks, and figuring it out as we go. Let’s dive into the questions.Follow the show, leave a rating, and follow along on Instagram: @thecreativehustlewithanikag.
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