Dear Creative

About Dear Creative

Dear Creative is a soft space for the dreamers, doers, and deep feelers navigating life, creativity, and everything in between. Hosted by Martina Gordeen—brand strategist, writer, and agency founder—this podcast blends voice note intimacy with creative coaching, cultural commentary, and personal storytelling. Expect honest solo episodes, powerful guest convos, and reminders that you're not behind—you're just becoming. A love letter to the ones who overthink, over-care, and still dare to try anyway

Publisher

Martina Gordeen

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Nov 2020

Latest episode

1 May 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2025

   Why Overthinking Stops Your Dreams!

   Host Martina Gordeen explores how overthinking paralyzes creatives, preventing them from pursuing their dreams due to fear of imperfection, offering encouragement to start despite uncertainty in this episode.

2. 

   17 Apr 2023

   Networking in the club, toxic eating habits and navigating micro-managers ft Mia Peltier

   Photographer Mia Peltier discusses her start in event photography, networking strategies, and navigating micromanagement in an interview with Martina Gordeen.

3. 

   3 Apr 2023

   “Change isn’t a bad thing, sometimes it’s necessary”

   Martina discusses her recent mindset shifts, renewed relationships, and newfound confidence as a multifaceted creative, offering insights for listeners to embrace change and self-acceptance.

4. 

   20 Mar 2023

   "What if your end goal never happens?" ft Nelson Adeoti, founder of 9Bills

   Martina Gordeen interviews Nelson Adeoti, founder of 9Bills, about setting infinite goals and money management, exploring financial education for all.

5. 

   13 Mar 2023

   S2 E1: "I think I'm a workaholic" ft Jazmyne Ricketts

   Jazmyne Ricketts discusses setting boundaries and prioritizing well-being in a demanding industry with the host, exploring strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance in this interview.

6. 

   25 Jan 2021

   New year, new me?

   Host MGORDEEN reflects on past lessons and shares hopes for the future, revealing personal growth and gratitude amidst challenging times in this reflective episode.

7. 

   23 Dec 2020

   I quit my job and here's why...

   Host Maria Gordeen shares her reasons for leaving a public relations job to pursue her business, offering listeners advice on preparing to follow their dreams in this personal reflection.

8. 

   7 Dec 2020

   Shooting your shot, securing the bag and forming relationships... as friends

   Martina Gordeen interviews Olivia James about taking initiative online and building rewarding, mutually beneficial relationships.

9. 

   24 Nov 2020

   How to say 'no' to your boss and not get in trouble

   The host of Dear Creative explores strategies for confidently declining requests from superiors, empowering listeners to set boundaries and prioritize their well-being in the workplace.

10. 

    16 Nov 2020

    Unpacking creative block and imposter syndrome

    Martina discusses creative block and imposter syndrome, sharing personal experiences and therapeutic techniques to help listeners overcome these challenges.

Who has been a guest on Dear Creative

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mia Peltier
• Nelson Adeoti
• Jazmyne Ricketts
• Olivia James

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.