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The Right Questions with James Victore

The Right Questions with James Victore

James Victore 89 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Right Questions with James Victore is a podcast that helps creatives and entrepreneurs get paid to do what they love while maintaining their sanity. Host James Victore shares insights and strategies for navigating the creative business world. Each episode offers practical advice on finding purpose and building a sustainable career. The show aims to inspire listeners to ask the right questions and take meaningful action.

Episodes

From The Archives: When 'Boring' Is Powerful
From The Archives: When 'Boring' Is Powerful Aug 20, 2026 1104 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhy are you so afraid of your own voice? This powerful question lies at the heart of our exploration into the paradox of creative expression. Through the remarkable story of Danish artist Line Jensen, we discover how embracing what feels mundane can create profou
Episode 87: Creative Champions
Episode 87: Creative Champions Aug 6, 2026 1086 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingYou can be talented, hungry, and stubborn as hell and still stall out if nobody has your back when the real decisions get made. We get personal about that missing ingredient: the champion. I tell the story of Stephen Brower, an art director I met early in my New
From The Archives: Getting Unstuck
From The Archives: Getting Unstuck Jul 30, 2026 1613 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingFeeling stuck is a universal struggle, especially for those of us engaged in creative pursuits.I've grappled with the paralyzing sensation that often spirals into self-doubt and fear. Can we reclaim our creative freedom when it feels like our talents are sli
From The Archives: How Being Wyrd Is Following Your Destiny
From The Archives: How Being Wyrd Is Following Your Destiny Jul 23, 2026 1215 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHave you ever pondered the idea that your quirks might be the key to your destiny?I, James Victore, invite you to explore the empowering concept of embracing our innate weirdness and how it aligns with our true purpose. Inspired by my book, "FEC Perfection,&
From The Archives: Stressed Out
From The Archives: Stressed Out Jul 16, 2026 704 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingUnlock the secrets to unleashing your creativity even when stress tries to take over.Imagine being able to harness the power of your breath, thoughts, and movement to not only manage stress but to foster a creative mindset that thrives under pressure. Join me, Ja
From The Archives: Self-Respect and Empowerment Through Routine
From The Archives: Self-Respect and Empowerment Through Routine Jul 9, 2026 876 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingCan discipline actually lead to more freedom in your life?Discover how I’ve turned the skeptics’ nightmare of strict schedules into a liberating journey of self-expression and success. By sharing personal insights from my life, I help you understand how the power
From The Archives: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Marketing Your Creative Work
From The Archives: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt in Marketing Your Creative Work Jul 2, 2026 1886 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingHave you ever felt that gnawing discomfort when you're trying to market your own work? You're not alone. Drawing from George Orwell's disdain for advertising, this episode of "The Right Questions" tackles why marketing can feel so dauntin
From The Archives: Transforming limitations, Turning I Can't To I Can
From The Archives: Transforming limitations, Turning I Can't To I Can Jun 25, 2026 1604 If you are a stuck or frustrated creative and want to get paid to do what you love, let's talk. https://yourworkisagift.com/coachingWhat if the limitations you believe define you are actually your greatest opportunities for success?On this episode of "The Right Questions," we explore how external influences shape our fears and self-doubts from an early age. Through captivating metap
From The Archives: From Day Job to Creative Fulfillment
From The Archives: From Day Job to Creative Fulfillment Jun 18, 2026 2059 You can have a thousand good ideas and still feel stuck if you don’t trust yourself enough to finish one. I’m James Victore, and this week I answer a listener question from Dan that hits a nerve for almost every creative: why do we start personal projects with fire and then quietly abandon them?This is fresh from the archives, where we bring back episodes from the past and let them shine once agai
Episode 86: Two Type Nerds Geeking Out. Charles Nix
Episode 86: Two Type Nerds Geeking Out. Charles Nix Jun 11, 2026 3626 Most people think creativity is about talent and inspiration. We don’t. Creativity shows up as obsession, rebellion, and a strangely tuned attention to tiny details and Charles Nix is the perfect guide for that. Charles grew up with a real offset printing press in his basement, went on to teach typography for decades (including leading communication design at Parsons), and now serves as Senior Exe
Episode 85: AI Q&A Part Two
Episode 85: AI Q&A Part Two Jun 4, 2026 1354 AI is starting to feel less like a tool and more like a demand: adapt right now, train on prompts, and don’t ask too many questions. We push back hard on that pressure, starting with the incentives behind the hype. When the business model is shaky, the marketing gets louder, and when the infrastructure is built on data extraction, “data centers” start to look a lot like surveillance centers. That
Episode 84: AI ain't your friend. A Q+A
Episode 84: AI ain't your friend. A Q+A May 28, 2026 1137 AI can write a decent paragraph, mock up a concept, and spin infinite ad variants in seconds. The scarier question is what it does to us when we start believing the machine more than we believe ourselves. I’m coming off a live “AI and You” webinar with a packed Q&A, and I’m taking the biggest questions into the studio to answer them with more honesty than a corporate slide deck will ever allow

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