December 12, 2024
Side Projects & Sustainable Content Creation: Finding Your Creative Energy
In this host-only episode of Compressed FM, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, and Bekah discuss how side projects and creative outlets can paradoxically provide energy rather than drain it. The conversation explores Bekah's ambitious 29-day writing project about open source alternatives, Amy's vlogging journey, and James's streaming experiences. They dive into the importance of finding activities that spark joy, even when juggling busy schedules and family commitments. The hosts share insights about automation tools like PipeDream, discuss the value of downtime for creativity, and emphasize the importance of sustainable work practices in tech.
COMPRESSED.fm Episode 189
Side Projects & Sustainable Content Creation: Finding Your Creative Energy
Jump Links
Links
- Bekah on Dev.to
- PipeDream
- Resend
- Zapier
- DeepGram
- Learn Build Teach
- Virtual Coffee Community
- Deals for Dev
- Virtual Coffee - Community Documentation on GitHub
- Amy's Pick: Ulanzi tripod with MagSafe mount
- Amy's Plug: @selfeachme on X
- Bekah's Pick: Moneyball
- Bekah's Plug: Virtual Coffee Community
- James's Pick: Horrible Bosses
- James's Plug: Learn Build Teach Community
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