Control vs. Surrender: The Artist’s Balancing Act

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In this solo episode of Creative Risk, Joshua Morgan cracks open one of the most tender and universal tensions in any creative’s life: the balance between control and surrender. With sharp introspection and his signature candor, Joshua explores how control offers structure, discipline, and the ability to advocate for ourselves-while letting go opens the door to spontaneity, intuition, and unexpected opportunity.

From career detours and perfectionism to artistic standards and self-trust, this isn’t a self-help checklist-it’s a heartfelt meditation on how artists can both steer the ship and surrender to the tide. If you’ve ever found yourself gripping too tightly or floating without direction, this episode offers a powerful reminder that both control and surrender are essential tools-not opposing forces. This is for the over-planners, the floaters, and everyone trying to build a creative life with purpose and peace.

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“CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.