How do you prioritize your passion projects when you’re always short on time?

Dan Nelken’s work has appeared in big brand campaigns and international award shows.
But after decades in advertising, he was tired of watching great ideas get castrated by committee.

Dan wanted the freedom to direct his own work and flex his skills without worrying about briefs, approvals, and brand reputation.

But it was never the right time or the right idea.

Then Dan found out that his wife was pregnant.
His little girl could have been the PERFECT excuse to procrastinate for another 5 years

…but she became his biggest motivator.

Dan remolded his schedule to fit his personal work into his busy life as a CD, copywriter, and dad.

After 8 years of stops and starts, he found a way to finish a book that HE cared about. By shifting from creative to creator, Dan produced his greatest work (the book has gone on to be an international bestseller). It has made him a more confident creative professional — and reignited his passion for the craft.

Your personal work should NOT be a massive time-suck, add to burnout, or leave you broke.
On March 28, Dan will pull back the curtain and share his journey in producing self-directed projects.

If you work in creative services, attend this Talk + Social to discover:

* Why personal projects are critical for mid-to-senior creatives (if you’ve stopped caring about the work—this is for you)
* Dan’s counterintuitive method for picking the right project from your pile of half-baked ideas
* Simple tips for finding your audience and making money (Dan has amassed 39K followers just by building in public)
* How to silence your inner critic — and get your work across the finish line

Join us for drinks and pizza with talented local creatives — and discover how to make the empowering move from creative to creator.