An ecommerce merchant needs to be creative, whether it’s finding opportunities, designing a website, or growing a brand. Fortunately, there are a variety of podcasts to spark and harness your creative fire.
Here is a list of free podcasts to boost your creativity. There are shows on entrepreneurialism, design, motivation, and strategies for work. Guests include creative pros and inspirational, outside-the-box success stories.
The Accidental Creative
The Accidental Creative is a show about staying prolific, brilliant, and healthy in life and work. Host Todd Henry interviews artists, authors, and business leaders — creative people doing brilliant work. Recent episodes include “Limitless” and “How To Keep Going.”
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The Moment
The Moment is hosted by Brian Koppelman, a writer, filmmaker, record producer, and creator. Episodes are interviews about pivotal moments that fueled fascinating creative careers. Recent episodes feature Anthony Mangieri (Una Pizza Napoletana pizza genius) and Julian Fellowes (screenwriter and director).
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The Unmistakable Creative
The Unmistakable Creative is a show about personal and thought-provoking stories from prominent thinkers and doers, including best-selling authors, artists, peak performance psychologists, happiness researchers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, artists, venture capitalists, and even former bank robbers. Recent episodes include “The Universal Laws of Success” and “Accepting The Transparent Reality of Your Core Identity.”
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Creative Pep Talk
Creative Pep Talk helps you find your creative gift, develop it, and connect it to the audience that needs it most. Get the motivational boost to find your creative breakthrough. Recent episodes include “How to Get Super Pumped by Unearthing Your True Desire” and “How to Get Into Your Flow State.”
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Strategy Hour
Strategy Hour gives actionable strategies and marketing tips to grow a creative business. Abagail Pumphrey and Emylee Williams from Think Creative Collective, a consulting firm, share the ins and outs of their experience building a successful six-figure online business. Recent episodes include “Learning to Focus So You Can Achieve More” and “Tackling Pinterest for the Newbie.”
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Creative Biz Rebellion
Creative Biz Rebellion is hosted by Kelly from Hello World Paper Co. & Stamps and Caroline from Caroline Creates, a podcast advisor. Both are product-based business owners who want to connect with and help others. Recent episodes include “Local Market Prep Part 1” and “SEO Isn’t Scary.”
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Design Life
Design Life is a show about design and the issues young creatives face, such as managing time and overcoming creative block. While it is targeted to designers, the show has plenty of relevance for digital entrepreneurs. Recent episodes include “Creating Design Principles” and “Done is better than perfect.”
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School of Greatness
School of Greatness is a podcast by bestselling author Lewis Howes. Follow inspiring stories from brilliant business minds, world-class athletes, and influential celebrities as you learn to break through your own barriers. Recent episodes include “Keep Your Standards High” and “Break the Cycle of Fear and Doubt.”
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Entrepreneurs on Fire
Entrepreneurs on Fire is hosted by John Lee Dumas, who interviews inspiring entrepreneurs, such as Seth Godin and Gary Vaynerchuk, to help you on your business journey. Recent episodes include “How to Drive Sales Without Spending a Cent on Advertising” and “Do Less, Have More.”
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How I Built This
How I Built This is a podcast about the stories behind some of the world’s best-known companies. Host Guy Raz weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists and the movements they built. Recent episodes include “Squarespace: Anthony Casalena” and “Canva: Melanie Perkins.”
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On Brand
On Brand is a podcast about the art and science of brand building. For entrepreneurs, the show offers inspirational and practical content from the thought leaders of brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Salesforce, and Whole Foods Market. Recent episodes include “Designing Meaningful Brand Experiences” and “How to Develop Tasty Content That Sells.”
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Being Boss
Being Boss is a podcast on mindset, habits, tactics, and lifestyle for creative entrepreneurs. Hosts Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon interview bosses on creativity, collaboration, community, and more. Recent episodes include “Introducing One Plus One” and “Self-Limiting Beliefs and Goal Setting.”
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Well Made
Well Made is a podcast about the people and ideas behind your leading online brands. The show is hosted by Stephan Ango, co-founder of Lumi.com, a packaging provider for supply chain teams. Recent episodes include “Merging the Disruptor and Disrupted” and “Connecting with Color.”