The Create! Podcast
1) Reconnecting to Your Why and Finding Harmony in Art, Business, and Life
Have you ever wanted to quit it all? The studio, the business, the endless to-do list? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of Art & Cocktails, I share how I nearly walked away, and what brought...Show More
2) The Club: Discovering the Forgotten Parisian Haven for Women Artists with Jennifer Dasal
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with art historian, author, and podcast host Jennifer Dasal to talk about her latest book, The Club: Where American Women Artists Found Refuge ...Show More
3) From Dream to Published: Kristy Gordon on Writing, Publishing, and Inspiring Artists
Kristy returns to Art and Cocktails to share the inspiring story behind writing and publishing her book. We talk about the dream that began in childhood, the process of bringing it to life, and the mi...Show More
4) Back to Basics: Falling in Love Again and Building a Fun Art Practice with Kat
Hello friends, and welcome to Art & Cocktails. In this solo episode, I’m Ekaterina Popova ( Kat), inviting you to return to the joy, curiosity, and grounding that comes from showing up for your art wi...Show More
5) Danielle Clough: Painting with Thread, Embracing Craft, and Following Creative Instincts
In this special episode of Art & Cocktails, artist Danielle Clough joins host Ekaterina Popova (Kat) to share her journey to becoming an internationally recognized embroidery artist. Known for her bol...Show More
6) Make It Weirder: Maggie Smith on Poetry, Success, and Creative Survival in the Age of AI
This episode is a dream come true. I sit down with bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith, whose viral poem Good Bones captured hearts around the world. We talk about navigating creative life with h...Show More
7) Let the Place Speak: On Art, Life After Academia, Building a Practice on Our Own Terms, and Starting Again with Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg
In this heartfelt and grounding conversation, Kat reconnects with her former professor, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, to explore what it truly means to live a creative life—on your o...Show More
8) Beyond Trends: Tatum Dooley on Making the Art World More Interesting, Accessible, and Artist-Driven
In this episode of Art & Cocktails, host Ekaterina Popova speaks with Tatum Dooley—writer, brand strategist, and founder of Art Forecast. Tatum shares how she built a trusted curatorial platform that ...Show More
9) The Creative Business Audit: Maximize Your Profit, Reclaim Your Time, and Make Space for What Matters
Feeling overwhelmed in your creative business? In this solo episode, Ekaterina Popova (Kat) walks you through how to do a Creative Business Audit—a practical process to clarify what’s working, where y...Show More
10) There is Nothing Left to Prove – It’s Already Yours! Energy & Creating from Alignment with Olga
In this uplifting and practical mindset episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and author Olga, whose new book It’s Already Yours offers a refreshing and accessible approach to identity, mindse...Show More