Creator Juice

Hosted by Lucas O'Keefe and Vishal Joseph

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Welcome to Creator Juice! A podcast bringing limitless energy for the everyday creator. Join hosts Lucas O'Keefe and Vishal Joseph as they break down the weekly trials and tribulations of being a content creator. Whether you're doing this full-time, part-time, or just looking to get started, each episode will give you the guidance, strategy, and motivation required to continue on the right path.

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August 19, 2026Episode 347 min

Building a Creative Career by Just Keeping Going ft. Adam the Illustrator | Episode 3

What does it actually cost to keep showing up online, every single day, for years? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with Adam Bosley — the Toronto-based illustrator known online as Adam, the Illustrator, whose bold, feel-good artwork celebrating friendship, mental health, and creative exploration has built a following of more than 800,000 people. Adam built his signature style out of a pandemic-era habit of illustrated "how-to guides," and turned it into six years of showing up, two to three times a week, without fail. In this episode, we get into the real cost of showing up online every single day, what it's like watching the algorithm work against you, and Adam's brutally honest take on AI. We talk about: Why he almost made a bitter, cynical guide to 2020, and switched the tone at the last minute How a pandemic hobby of illustrated "how-to guides" became Adam, the Illustrator Why he still thinks of himself as an artist and designer before a content creator What it's really like watching the algorithm work against you Why he's gone to therapy to deal with the pressure of showing up online The crayon drawing from his six-year-old niece that made him want to retire Adam's honest, unfiltered take on AI as a working illustrator How to protect your creative career in the AI era Why "happy mistakes" matter more than perfection Building in-person community through his Toronto doodle sessions Turning his characters into physical toys His dream of throwing a full art show Why he believes it all comes down to just stacking days Whether you're building a creative career of your own, feeling the weight of the algorithm, curious about where AI fits into creative work, or just need a reminder that consistency pays off, this episode is packed with practical advice and heart. 🎙 Creator Juice is the podcast where creators share the real stories behind building careers, brands, and opportunities through creativity. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow Adam: Instagram: @adam_theillustrator Follow Creator Juice:Instagram: @creatorjuicepodcast

August 11, 2026Episode 258 min

How to bring your expert Energy to Linkedin ft. Goldie Chan | Episode 2

How do you build a personal brand when you’re not naturally the loudest person in the room? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with Goldie Chan — author of Personal Branding for Introverts and the creator famously dubbed the “Oprah of LinkedIn.” Goldie was one of the earliest creators to bet big on LinkedIn video, publishing more than 800 consecutive daily videos starting back in 2017. In this episode, she shares what that experience taught her about consistency, confidence, finding your point of view, and becoming known for something online. We talk about: • Why you should start messy instead of waiting for perfection • How Goldie became known as the “Oprah of LinkedIn” • Why you should focus on one social platform first • How to post on LinkedIn while working a 9–5 • The difference between confidence and ego • How to find your unique point of view • Why expertise comes from both depth and time • Personal branding for introverts • How to become known for something online • Why generosity is one of the best personal branding strategies • Building a human brand in the age of AI • Networking when you’re an introvert • Why people increasingly crave imperfect, human content Whether you're building a personal brand, trying to grow on LinkedIn, looking for your next career opportunity, or simply trying to get more comfortable putting yourself out there, this episode is packed with practical advice. 🎙 Creator Juice is the podcast where creators share the real stories behind building careers, brands, and opportunities through creativity. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow Goldie Chan: Instagram: ⁠ @goldiecylon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldie/ Website: https://www.goldiechan.com/ Follow Creator Juice: Instagram: ⁠@creatorjuicepodcast

August 4, 2026Episode 152 min

The Truth About Finding Your Creative Style ft. Tyler Pate | Episode 1

How do you build a creative career that actually lasts? This week on Creator Juice , we sit down with illustrator, art director, and founder of The Creative Pain , Tyler Pate. From working on iconic brands like SpongeBob, TMNT, Garfield, and Nickelodeon to creating projects for Paul McCartney, Tyler shares what really happens behind the scenes of a successful creative career. More importantly, he explains why none of it happened overnight. In this episode we talk about: • Finding your creative style (without forcing it) • Why "trust the process" matters more than talent • Building a passion project while working a 9–5 • Creating a brand people actually remember • Working with major brands like Nickelodeon • Art direction and creative careers • Balancing freelance work, social media, and personal projects • Why consistency has nothing to do with posting every day • How to avoid creative burnout • Advice for new designers and illustrators entering the industry Whether you're an illustrator, designer, freelancer, content creator, or simply someone trying to build something meaningful alongside your day job, this episode is packed with practical advice and honest stories. 🎙 Creator Juice is the podcast where creators share the real stories behind building careers online and turning creativity into opportunity. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Follow Tyler Pate: Instagram: @thecreativepain Website: https://thecreativepain.com Follow Creator Juice: Instagram: @creatorjuicepodcast

August 14, 2024Episode 2835 min

How to get started with YouTube and long form content

Have you ever wanted to start creating YouTube content but don't know whereto start? Are you sick of short videos like Instagram Reels and TikTok videos only lasting 24 hours before they stop being shown to your audience? Well YouTube could be the answer! Or other long form content formats like podcasting and writing. In this episode, Lucas and VJ break down what works on YouTube and how they would approach starting a new YouTube channel right now. And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're dealing with as a content creator so we can answer it on the next episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

August 7, 2024Episode 2734 min

How to take a break from content creation

Being a content creator or a creative person has its own marathons to run! That's because it's a long game, not a quick sprint. We often forget this due to the fast nature of social media, which pressures us to show up and post something every single day. This isn't sustainable or realistic and breaks are important! In this episode, Lucas and VJ talk about how to take a break from content creation, how to return from one, and how to preserve the momentum you've built online even when taking a break. And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're dealing with as a content creator so we can answer it on the next episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

July 11, 2024Episode 2625 min

How to get your creativity back

Does being a content creator make you vulnerable to "losing your creativity" or burn out? This happens to all of us and in this episode Lucas and VJ discuss ways to return to your creative form. The best way? Being creative for the sake of being creative NOT for creating more content. If you're looking to feel inspired again, this could be the episode for you. And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're dealing with as a content creator so we can answer it on the next episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

June 27, 2024Episode 2538 min

Listen to this if you want to make better content

Everyone knows that "good" content should be the main focus of your social media and content strategy. But what IS good content actually? What does it look like? How can we figure it out and make our own content worth consuming? If you're looking for an answer to any of those questions, then this is the episode for you! And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're dealing with as a content creator so we can answer it on the next episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

June 20, 2024Episode 2442 min

How to create memorable content

Do you post content but feel like nobody sees it? No likes? Comments? All that fun stuff? Well...is your content memorable? Maybe that's what you should start by asking yourself! In this episode, Lucas and VJ breakdown what goes into memorable content, which means content that starts trends rather than content that follows trends. This could be the most important episode you listen to if you feel stuck right now. And leave us a note with your frequent problems you're dealing with as a content creator so we can answer it on the next episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

June 12, 2024Episode 2336 min

Don't know what to create content about?

In this episode Lucas and VJ dive into the three simple questions a content creator should ask in order to find out what they can create content about. They break down some practical examples for various niches and how you can find your niche in the first place. Here's a spoiler: It's not just about choosing the content topics that are "trendy" or popular right now. We love talking about the relevant issues content creators like us are dealing with every day so give this a listen and join the conversation. You can also leave us a note about what you think about this episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)

June 5, 2024Episode 2237 min

Dealing with low reach as a content creator

In this episode Lucas and VJ start by talking about the hardships faced by many creators: not getting the post reach you feel you deserve on social media! They also dive in to a difficult situation that has been created by so many AI tools these days: losing your creativity due to AI and how you can handle that. We love talking about the relevant issues content creators like us are dealing with every day so give this a listen and join the conversation. Leave us a note about what you think about this episode. We would love to hear from you! 👇Clickable Links start here👇 ☎️ Contact us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Creator Juice Official⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤙If you would like to suggest the topic for our next episode: Drop your question in the Q&A!! ( You could also DM us on Instagram or leave us a voice note)