Episode 0: Welcome

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State of the Union

Creative Workers Union Media Association

2 episodes

21 hours ago

State of the Union is a podcast from the Creative Workers Union, created for designers, illustrators, and creative professionals who are tired of pretending everything’s fine. Hosted by Josh Horton—founder of Creative Workers Union—this show features honest, unfiltered conversations about the realities of creative work: the wins, the losses, the fear, the breakthroughs, and the moments that make it all worth it. No posturing. No highlight reels. Just real stories from people who show up, do the work, and still believe in the power of community. If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, overlooked, or on the edge of giving up, this podcast is for you. Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and how we move forward, together.

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Episode 0: Welcome

State of the Union

14 minutes 19 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 0: Welcome

In this first episode, Josh Horton—founder of Creative Works and the Creative Workers Union—shares the honest story behind this podcast: why it took years to launch, what finally pushed him to hit record, and why real, unfiltered conversations about creative work are more important now than ever.

If you’re feeling uncertain, burned out, or just looking for something real, this episode is for you.

🔗 Relevant Links

Got a story about your creative life—a win, a struggle, a breakthrough, or just a moment that captures what it’s like right now?

📩 Email us at stories@creativeworks.co

Include your name and location—we may feature it in a future episode.

📲 Follow & Connect

Instagram → @creativeworks
Threads → @creativeworks
LinkedIn → Creative Workers Union

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