Feeling torn every time you head to your 9-to-5 job, as if you're cheating on your creative side hustle? And vice-versa?

You shouldn't feel dissatisfied with either role you play as a creative, because like most artists, you may never make your full-time income from art alone.

There's 4 key mindsets and strategies that you can implement that will help end the struggle between your traditional full-time job and your creative passion - and we shared them in this Creative Checkup livestream excerpt.

1. Give Each Role Equal Focus
2. See Them as Compatible, not Competitve
3. Make Creative Work a Natural Part of Your Day
4. Implement Systems that Help You Find Balance

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What do you do when your creative dream seems to be dying in front of you? Do you have the ability to keep it alive when things are going wrong?

Our guest on the God and Gigs Show, entrepreneur, TV host and author Victory Lyric has seen the best and worst of the creative journey, and she's got the answers to that question.

From cooking for the iconic Julia Child, to opening several businesses and appearing on the Food Network, Fox, CBS and NBC, Victory has earned the respect and admiration of creatives around the country. But that didn't protect her from facing devastating setbacks that threatened her creative dream.

In this episode, you'll learn how to keep your faith and hope thriving when things aren't going well for you as an artist and creative. You'll learn from Victory's heartfelt and practical wisdom on maintaining your course and seeing a light at the end of the long tunnel you might be in.

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How do you know you're following God's timing for your creative life, and not your own?

It can be incredibly scary and frustrating for a faith-focused creative to feel uncertain about God's will and timing - but there are clues that can help you determine when it's the right season to make a big move.

In this Creative Checkup episode, host Allen C. Paul shares his own experience of looking to God for the right timing and explains how those lessons can apply to your own life - especially when it's hard to determine what's best.

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Have you ever felt like the world just doesn't hear your voice? Struggling to shake a nagging sense of insignificance?

In this uplifting conversation, Grammy-winning music educator and motivational speaker Mickey Smith Jr. shares his powerful insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing resilience, and consistently taking purposeful action towards your dreams. Through candid personal stories and a faith-based perspective, he'll reignite your passion for pursuing a life of creative significance.

Mickey's central message is about finding your "sound" - that internal significance that allows you to resonate with others in a profound way,

He'll guide you to gain clarity on your unique vision and equip you with powerful daily strategies to:

• Conquer the mental roadblocks and negative self-talk holding you back
• Implement daily rhythms and habit stacks for consistent progress
• Cultivate an unwavering belief in your God-given desires
• Embrace a mindset of gratitude to fuel your motivation

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Are you tempted to compromise your artistic vision and values for the "riches" of influence?

In this Creative Checkup discussion, you'll be introduced to 7 compelling reasons why you should resist the temptation to become an influencer as an artist.

We're pointing out, with no holds barred, that the thought that these two paths are interchangeable is actually dangerous to your creative life.

This episode, taken from our LIVE Creative Checkup that happens every Friday at 1pm, will demonstrate:

• How prioritizing influence over artistic expression can erode your core purpose and creative fulfillment
• The mental and emotional toll of constantly chasing validation and maintaining a carefully curated online persona
• Strategies to cultivate authentic connections with your audience that transcend the superficial nature of social media trends
• Practical ways to harmonize your artistic endeavors with necessary business and marketing efforts, without sacrificing your values

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What's the TRUE cost of being a top creative? And what untold struggles are you going to face as you achieve your God-given dreams?

In this episode, renowned drummer and educator David Chiverton returns to The God and Gigs Show to share why being a successful musician is sometimes overrated, and why he prioritizes family and personal growth more than major musical opportunities.

With honesty and transparency, this top drummer who has worked with Sheila E., Leslie Odom, Jr. , Jon Secada, Maxwell and dozens of other A-list artists explains how he's kept his faith and family foremost so that he never misaligns his vision or mission as a musician.

Listen to see how a successful creative keeps his roles in the proper perspective.

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Do you struggle to do the ONE thing that would make the BIGGEST impact on your creative life?

It seems faith-focused creatives can do everything well except the one thing that could change everything, and we procrastinate on the thing that should get our full attention.

In this Creative Checkup, you'll learn a key principle that keeps you in the cycle of procrastination, and how to fix it so that it never keeps you from finishing your God-ordained creative project.

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In a world of copycat creatives, can you become indispensable and unmistakable to those in your field?

In this candid conversation, Haitian-American creative force Phinees "Phinestro" Robert shares his inspiring journey of curiosity, obedience, and using his gifts to serve humanity - so that you too can find your niche in a crowded creative marketplace.

You'll be captivated by his harrowing leaps of faith - like the time he scored a Spider-Man promo for Marvel with zero prior experience. With refreshing authenticity, he reveals the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have made him a sought-after composer, producer, and educator:

• Harnessing your multi-potentiality to bring ideas to life across diverse mediums
• Embracing opportunities that may seem insignificant but catalyze major breakthroughs
• Developing a mindset of excellence that makes you indispensable in any environment
• Staying rooted in your calling while navigating life's pivotal personal transitions
• Leveraging creativity to uplift communities and inspire the next generation

Whether you're an artist or entrepreneur seeking to amplify your impact, Phinees' zeal for maximizing his God-given potential is contagious. His vivid storytelling and insights will reignite your passion for showing up as the unmistakable version of yourself that only you can be.

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