About this episode
At its core, I organized my 5 day virtual summit about Navigating the Future of Entertainment to help us creatives, artists, and storytellers answer two key questions:What the hell is happening to our beloved film industry? And how can we shape the future of cinema?In this episode, I’m joined by Amie McNee, bestselling author of We Need Your Art, artist, creativity coach, and TEDx speaker who has become a beacon for creatives reclaiming their voice and self-worth. We talk about why art matters more than ever, how vulnerability keeps us human in an age of AI perfection, and why making “shitty art” might be your bravest act yet. If you’re feeling discouraged, disillusioned, or ready to give up, this conversation will remind you to keep creating.*This conversation contains a significant amount of explicit language. Rather than bleeping everything out or editorializing, I preferred to share the raw, authentic version because we're all feeling all the feelings right now. And I didn't want to restrict our process in any way. Viewer discretion is advised.Want lifetime access to ALL the Summit content?? Click here for lifetime access to all 15 interviews, bonus resources, and my 90 minute Masterclass to help you navigate the next act of your creative career.Key TakeawaysCreate art when it matters most. In times of crisis, art isn’t optional—it’s vital for healing, connection, and helping communities make sense of a chaotic world.The bigger the dream, the lower your standards should be. Perfectionism and procrastination stem from fear—embrace terrible first drafts, face the fear, and keep creating.Claim your creative identity without waiting for permission. Be your own boss with firm structure and kindness, using small daily steps to build momentum toward your biggest goals.Episode HighlightsWhy art matters more than ever in a world on fire.Vulnerability in creative work, especially for men amid hustle culture and stoicismHow language shapes owning your art and creative identityWhy too much time can be a Kryptonite for creatives and how setting restrictions creates space for making “shitty art”The struggle of being your own boss and the two essential things creatives must do to avoid burnoutThe power of being seen by another creative to reignite self-trust amid exhaustionSociety’s myths about creatives and reclaiming the tru
