The Creative Couples Podcast

Frankie Orella & Spencer Holleman
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The Creative Couples Podcast

The Creative Couples Podcast shares stories and insight to support creative work in marriage. Co-hosts and partners, Frankie Orella and Spencer Holleman, explore the unique dynamic between marriage and creative work to help couples be better creative workers together and supporters of each other’s work. They share their own experiences and advice as well as stories with guest couples.

  1. 10/06/2023

    Cultivating Togetherness with Young Children

    Hey there! It's been awhile (as usual), but we have a better reason this time... We just had our second child! In this episode we discuss our experiences with pregnancy, home renovations, and the challenges of balancing creative work and family life. We talk about the importance of communication and togetherness in a marriage, especially during intense seasons like having young children. We also touch on the concept of dividing and conquering tasks as a couple, while still finding ways t...

    30 min

  2. 03/14/2023

    Jason and Rachel Fort (Noontides) - Creating Music Together and the Tension of Parenting & Careers

    In this episode we talked with the fun and intentional Jason and Rachel Fort, who make up the indie pop duo, Noontides. Jason and Rachel share the ups and downs of creating music together and how they protect their relationship, family, and finances while pursuing a dream. We also have candid conversations on raising children, being women and mothers in the music industry, and recovering from hard days.Jason and Rachel’s mindset and fun personalities will be infectious as you hear them tell t...

    45 min

  3. 02/28/2023

    Christian and Leah Hale - Taking a Career Leap and Advice for Freelance Business Owners

    What if we weren’t afraid to try? In this episode we sat with the kind and courageous Christian and Leah Hale to talk about being individual business owners as a musician/producer and web designer, respectively. The Hale’s are great examples of pursuing creative careers even when it’s scary. They tell the stories of transitioning from corporate work, investing in their crafts, not being afraid to change directions, and how to get away from trading dollars for hours.They’re also pass...

    1h 1m

  4. 02/21/2023

    We Took Our Own Advice (on marriage and work in 2022…)

    Hello, friends! It’s good to be back with you. In this episode, we chat about why we took such a long podcast break, the importance of acceptance and dealing with disappointments, and learning how to be better spouses and parents. We also talk about the importance of good counseling, why children should see their parents do things they love, escapism, and what’s coming next. Join us in this candid conversation as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2022. We’ve missed you!&...

    25 min

  5. 12/14/2021

    Caleb & Kara Campbell - Regulating Emotions, Creating Safe Spaces, and Hard Days of Marriage

    In this episode we sat down with the wise and passionate Caleb and Kara Campbell.Caleb is a U.S. Army Veteran and former NFL player turned Leadership Speaker, Trainer, and Podcaster. Kara is a former celebrity chef and event connoisseur turned relationship coach who empowers others to trust themselves and know their inherent value.Caleb and Kara share their inspiring career stories full of unique experiences that led them into their current creative careers and the story of how a writing retr...

    55 min

  6. 11/30/2021

    Our Honest Thoughts on This Podcast + 2022 Plans

    This is a special episode where we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of creating this podcast together and what it means for The Creative Couples Podcast in 2022.We talk about how the podcast has impacted our marriage positively and negatively, the difference between choices and sacrifices, quality over quantity, our favorite episodes, what we’ve learned about being better co-creators, and why no one is good at multitasking. In addition to sharing important life updates that affect...

    23 min

  7. 11/16/2021

    Dan & Katie Snyder - Life-Changing Career Moments, Doing Scary Things, and How to Care Less about Others’ Opinions

    Ever met someone who went from working for FEMA to being a full-time musician? What about a hospital grief counselor to a photographer and life coach? Yeah, us either… until this episode! We sat down with the hilarious and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Dan and Katie Snyder. Dan is a songwriter, producer, and keyboard player who has supported multiple artists and toured with bands of his own. Katie is a life coach, photographer, and podcaster. They’ve played significant supporting roles in ...

    51 min

  8. 10/26/2021

    How Day Jobs Help Your Freelance Work

    Day jobs and freelance work are often seen as mutually exclusive options. But in this episode, we share how day jobs may actually be beneficial to freelance work. It may not be obvious, but when you’re starting out in a career and/or working with your spouse to create together, a day job may be exactly what you need to kickstart a creative freelance career. And sometimes your day job may show you exactly what you don’t want in a career; that’s helpful too. As we share parts of our career...

    22 min
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About

The Creative Couples Podcast shares stories and insight to support creative work in marriage. Co-hosts and partners, Frankie Orella and Spencer Holleman, explore the unique dynamic between marriage and creative work to help couples be better creative workers together and supporters of each other’s work. They share their own experiences and advice as well as stories with guest couples.

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  • Creator
    Frankie Orella & Spencer Holleman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Frankie Orella & Spencer Holleman
  • Show Website
    The Creative Couples Podcast

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