Episode #39
Cranky & Trolled: Managing Online Criticism Without Losing Your Mind w/Liz Kohler Brown
This episode is sponsored by the Illustration Bootcamp . In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives , the Cranks sit down with artist and educator Liz Kohler Brown to talk about an unavoidable hurdle in the creative hustle: trolls. The comments. The drive-by insults. The "helpful" critiques that somehow feel like a gut punch. Together, they unpack how online criticism often reactivates old creative wounds. They also name what's really happening behind the screen: projection from abandoned creative dreams, bots chasing clicks, and the strange social disinhibition that makes people bold in ways they'd never be face-to-face. But this isn't an episode about spiraling, it's about strategy. Liz, Carrie, and Toni break down practical advice for navigating creative challenges online, from adopting a firm "Block & Delete" policy to redefining social media as a business tool rather than a validation machine. If you're building a creative career in public, this conversation is for you. Want More Cranky? Join the Cranky Club on Apple Podcasts to get early access to every episode, completely ad-free. You'll also unlock the full archive — all past episodes, right at your fingertips. Strut Your Cranky Stuff! Let the world know you're not just creative, you're cranky too! We recently launched a line of merch on Bonfire . Grab yours today! Liz Kohler Brown… Liz Kohler Brown is an artist and designer who sells her artwork around the world on products like greeting cards, fabric, and wallpaper. She loves helping other creatives around the world learn how to find their style and sell their work inside her membership The Studio. lizkohlerbrown.com Get the Sell Your Stuff Field Guide Two Cranky Creatives … Two Cranky Creatives is hosted by Carrie Cantwell & Toni Federico, two seasoned art entrepreneurs who pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of making a living as a creative. Expect unfiltered, real talk about the challenges, victories, and everything in between that comes with navigating the art world as a business. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the hustle, join us every other week for candid conversations that go beyond the usual sugar-coated advice. Thank you to our sponsors! Illustration Bootcamp This podcast is hosted by Libsyn. Host your podcast today (affiliate link).
