Nov 15

What the heck is ComfyUI? And is right for creative pros?

The creative landscape is flooded with AI tools that promise instant art at the push of a button. You type a sentence, you get an image. It's a neat trick, but for a working professional, it's often an incomplete solution. The lack of fine-grained control, the inability to replicate a style consistently, and the "black box" nature of these simple generators make them novelties, not reliable production tools. The real potential of generative AI isn't... read more ›
Nov 14

What the heck is “Vibe Coding,” and why should you care?

You've probably seen people talk about "vibe coding." It was original coined by Andrej Karpathy as a tongue-in-cheek term, but it's caught on as a way to refer to the new style of software development where you let AI take the wheel. Essentially, you tell the AI what you want ("an app where I can upload a photo, it adds my watermark, and emails it to my client") and it will do the rest -... read more ›
Nov 12

Squarespace for Creative Pros: The Honest Review

The debate around website builders is a tired one, especially in professional creative circles. There’s a lingering sentiment, a kind of digital-era snobbery, that if you’re a “real” photographer, designer, or artist, you need a website that’s hand-coded, endlessly complex, or at least built on a platform that requires a PhD in plugins and updates to manage. The perception is that tools like Squarespace are for beginners, for hobbyists—not for serious professionals with a discerning... read more ›
Nov 12

Mark Manson’s Playbook for Turning Anxiety and Frustration into Creative Fuel

It’s not every day you get to talk to someone who has sold more than 10 million copies of a single book. When I sat down with Mark Manson, the number one New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything Is F*cked, I was struck by how his candid, no-nonsense approach to life is not a persona. It’s the real deal. He’s a writer who has captured... read more ›
Nov 12

Jay Shetty’s Playbook for Thinking Like A Monk

It’s not every day you meet someone who traded tailored suits for monk’s robes, and then leveraged that ancient wisdom to build a modern media empire dedicated to helping others. But that’s Jay Shetty. A dear friend and one of the most insightful voices of our generation, Jay has carved a path that is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Growing up in London, his early life wasn't a straight line to success; it was... read more ›
Nov 12

Wim Hof’s Rules for Boosting Your Energy and Mastering Your Mood

He’s known as “The Iceman,” and for good reason. Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, run a half marathon barefoot above the Arctic Circle, and holds numerous world records for withstanding freezing temperatures. But Wim’s work is about so much more than just enduring the cold. He has shown, through personal practice and scientific study, that we have the power to consciously control our immune system, manage... read more ›
Nov 12

Angela Duckworth’s Rules for Building the Grit to Push Through the Messy Middle

For years, I’ve said that my favorite human characteristic is creativity. But right next to it, fueling every breakthrough I’ve ever had, is grit. It’s the engine that turns creative ideas into reality. It’s the stamina to push through the messy middle when the initial excitement wears off. So, when I had the chance to sit down with the world’s leading expert on the topic, I jumped. That expert is Angela Duckworth. Angela is a... read more ›
Nov 12

Jimmy Chin’s Guide to Achieving Impossible Creative Goals (One Step at a Time)

He is one of the most celebrated and respected adventure photographers and filmmakers on the planet. If you’ve seen the nail-biting, Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, you’ve witnessed his masterful storytelling. But Jimmy Chin is more than just the guy behind the camera; he’s a world-class mountaineer, a National Geographic photographer, and a constant source of inspiration for anyone looking to merge their passion with their profession. Jimmy’s story is a powerful lesson in following an... read more ›
Nov 12

Charge More. You’re Worth It.

Hey friends, Chase here. If you’re a creator, here’s a hard truth: most of us don’t charge enough. We look around, see what others are doing, and call that “the going rate.” But that’s not how value works. There’s no upper limit on creativity — you can charge whatever someone is willing to pay. The key is learning to position yourself and negotiate with confidence. Your job isn’t to fit perfectly into “industry standards.” It’s... read more ›
Nov 10

Nate Bargatze’s Guide to Building an Undeniable Creative Career (as seen on Netflix)

Of all the comedians working today, Nate Bargatze is one of my absolute favorites. His delivery is quiet, his observations are brilliant, and his stories about his family, growing up in Tennessee, and navigating the absurdities of daily life are universally relatable. He has a unique ability to build a joke with such patience that by the time the punchline lands, the entire room is in stitches. It’s a masterclass in timing and restraint. Nate’s... read more ›