Hey friends, Chase here Let’s talk about something every creator experiences — but almost nobody talks about openly. Rejection. If you’re pursuing anything creative — photography, writing, design, building a business, launching a project — you already know the truth: you hear a lot more no than you hear yes. But here’s the twist. Most people think rejection is the signal to stop. In reality, rejection is often the signal that you’re doing the work.... read more ›
Mar
11
Mar
04
Hey friends, Chase here If you’re a creator who’s ever wondered why someone with “less talent” seems to get more opportunities… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: being great at your craft is only the price of admission. It gets you in the door. But what happens after that? That’s where your career is made. In today’s micro-show — Craft Is the Entry Fee — I’m talking about the things that matter... read more ›
Feb
25
Hey friends, Chase here There’s a myth that quietly messes with a lot of us — especially if you’re a maker, builder, or artist. It’s the myth that creative fulfillment is something you find. That if you just get lucky enough… brave enough… talented enough… you’ll stumble into “the thing” and everything will click. But here’s what I want to remind you today: Your path isn’t discovered. It’s designed. Not as in “perfectly planned.” As... read more ›
Feb
18
Hey friends, Chase here Let’s talk about a part of the creative process that almost nobody celebrates — but everyone eventually meets. You start something because you feel alive doing it. There’s momentum. There’s curiosity. There’s possibility. And then… the middle shows up. The part where it’s not new anymore. The part where it’s not instantly rewarding. The part where you’re still not “there,” but you’re far enough in that turning back feels like quitting.... read more ›
Feb
11
Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on a truth most of us spend years trying to outgrow: playing it safe has a cost. Not just a financial cost. Not just an “I didn’t take the leap” cost. I’m talking about the hidden cost — the slow trade of your originality for approval, your curiosity for compliance, your honest voice for whatever feels least risky. A lot of... read more ›
Feb
04
Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that quietly changes everything once you see it: You don’t get paid first for the work you want to do next. You build it first. Most people wait for permission. They wait for a client, an investor, or an opportunity to show up before they start creating. But in my experience, it works the other way around. The... read more ›
Feb
02
I’m a huge fan of Weavy. It’s arguably the best generative AI canvas app for creative professionals who want the power of a node-based system without the headache of managing a raw ComfyUI installation. But there is a very powerful function in Weavy that is barely documented. I love the product and the company, but their official documentation doesn't explain a lot of the critical details. So, I’m going to do it here. We’re talking... read more ›
Jan
31
Higgsfield AI just dropped a new app called Angles 2.0, which as you'd guess from the name allows you to create new angles from an existing image. Maybe you wish you’d stepped two feet to the left. Maybe you need a high-angle shot for a vertical social crop, but you only generated a wide eye-level frame... Angles 2.0 aims to solve that problem. I took it for a spin- here’s the breakdown of how it... read more ›
Jan
28
Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that runs counter to how most of us try to solve creative problems. When we feel stuck, uncertain, or restless, our instinct is usually to think harder. To analyze. To wait for clarity. But here’s the truth I’ve learned the hard way: you can’t think your way forward. Clarity doesn’t come from sitting on the couch running mental... read more ›
Jan
24
Midjourney is arguably the most aesthetic tool in our kit right now, but let’s be honest: it can be a nightmare to control. It’s like working with a world-class painter who refuses to listen to your feedback. And specifically, editing in Midjourney has historically been unpredictable - but it IS possible, as long as you don't expect it to work miracles. Ideally you want to one-shot your Midjourney images with the right style and image... read more ›








