FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS

Art & Cocktails Podcast

Grab your favorite drink and join Ekaterina Popova—artist, certified master coach, and founder of Create! Magazine—for an uplifting conversation about contemporary art, mindset, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features insightful chats with artists and creators from around the globe. Tune in for practical tips, encouragement, and inspiration, delivered one conversation at a time.

Love For Art & Cocktails!

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Five-star Reviews
Uplifting, Authentic, & Loving - the Best!!
I have been listening to Create (formerly Art & Cocktails) for 3+ years. When I came back to art, this podcast, and guests, were my INSPIRATION. Helpful tips and interesting artist stories gave me tools to keep a positive mindset. Also recommend the amazing Art Queens Membership for a thriving, encouraging community. I can’t say enough about how valuable this has been to my well-being and growth as an artist. Thank you Kat and Alicia!! You rock!!!

Margot Dermody

01/07/2022

Becoming a favorite!✨
Grateful for the insightful and inspiring conversations. The optimism really makes me feel like even the craziest dreams are possible. You can tell Kat is genuine and I love that about this podcast. I just ordered my first Create magazine and I can’t wait to receive it. Thank you for the endless inspiration. It’s needed and appreciated!

elysejokinen

04/20/2022

Seriously Love!!
So inspiring every time, thank you Kat and Alicia and everyone else behind this podcast!!! 💓💗💓💗

chloeee🧚🏻🧚🏻🧚🏻

07/19/2022

Kat is best 💕
I’m not exaggerating when I say Ekaterina Popova changed my life 💗 When I was struggling to get my art career started and felt totally lost and alone, Kat’s podcast and her encouraging, generous words made me feel supported and hopeful for the first time. She is the living example that anything is possible if you don’t give up and work smarter! (Not just harder) Thank you Kat for everything you do for emerging artists!

ginabythesea

04/16/2021

Inspiring Podcast!
This is truly one of my favorite podcasts centered around art and creativity. Ekaterina is a wonderful host and each episode is deep, meaningful and inspiring.I highly recommend this podcast to anyone involved in the creative process!

Victoria Fry

04/08/2021

ALL THE FEELS!
Love this podcast! Kat shares so many awesome artists journeys as well as her own struggles and triumphs! Everything real on this and so many helpful tips! One of my top favorites!!!!

mverni_Art

01/26/2020

So inspiring and helpful
Absolutely love listening to this while painting. Such helpful information and so motivating. If you want a pick-me-up to enhance your art practice, this is for you!

cmc625

04/06/2021

Uplifting & Insightful
Kat and her co-host Alicia are such knowledgeable and inspiring women with generous spirits. If you’re an artist at any stage of your career, you will definitely get a lot out of subscribing and listening to this podcast. Put it on when you need motivation, inspiration, or just a comforting voice to support you on your artistic journey!

creativelyclaire

04/06/2021

Meet Your Host

Welcome, artists and dreamers, creators and visionaries. I’m Ekaterina Popova, your host—artist, certified master mindset coach, and founder of Create! Magazine.

Join me in a welcoming virtual space where we’ll have fireside chats about art, running a small business, mindset, spirituality, and more.About KatOriginally from Russia, I moved to the U.S. with my mom in 2001. My creative journey involves working with oil paints and watercolor to explore themes of home, belonging, and identity.Fueled by a passion for fostering artistic community, I founded Create! Magazine and Art Queens. These platforms are close to my heart, dedicated to creating nurturing spaces where artists can connect and thrive. My dedication to sharing knowledge also led me to co-author "The Creative Business Handbook" and "The Complete Smartist Guide" with my friend Alicia Puig. Through the Art & Cocktails podcast, I aim to share tips, wisdom, and inspiring conversations to empower you.

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Create! Podcast

Create! is a podcast for the artist who believes that our entire life is a canvas, and we have the power to create anything we desire. Uplifting conversations about art, creative business, and more. Hosted by Ekaterina Popova, artist, coach, and founder of Create! Magazine.