Joining Pod

Tell me more.

What actually happens in Pod meetings?

Pod is structured to go deep quickly and get stuff done, but free enough to have space to go where the group needs. In every meeting, we check in, then connect honestly and quickly about the least-talked about, most-needed topics faced by creatives, through journal and discussion prompts. There's group feedback, idea sharing, and lots of opportunity for connection and getting real. We share about creative process & progress, decide best next steps, get help where we're stuck, and create methods for real accountability on the goals you're setting. In Pod, we talk about the actual work we do, and connect about what it means to be the creative person doing that work.

What is the time commitment?

For POD SPRINT, the intimacy of the group depends on all members showing up every week. You will attend weekly 90-minute sessions, carve out a few minutes to check in with your buddy each week, and have time to actually put some action behind your Pod focus. We suggest starting POD SPRINT when it feels important to make progress, and you know you can prioritize the project you have chosen.

For POD FLOW, the commitment is totally up to you. You can attend as many sessions as you like a week, and if you get a job, go on vacation, or need a break, you aren’t bound to a schedule. POD FLOW members are also connected in a chat space, and also receive a weekly creative alignment exercise, you so you can continue your creative momentum, even when you aren’t able to attend a session.

Who else will be in my Pod?

Your Pod-mates are creative professionals like you; super-capable and passionate, and fiercely wanting something more or different. The group is usually diverse in field of work, age, gender and race. The unifying factor is that we are not beginners. We are capable, powerful creatives who are already thoughtful about our lives. This is what allows us to relate and go deep quickly. The diversity of fields also helps us get new ideas from fresh sources.

How do I choose my Focus for Pod?

Pod is for a real shift in your creative life. You can choose any creative aspiration, project or goal that is calling you. It could be something you've been wanting to do, that you're scared of, or aren't sure where to start. The braver the better, because we will be right there with you. Past Pod members have chosen to make a dance film, write a new song, start a screenplay, get through writer’s block on a half-done work, apply to grad school, start a business, revamp audition material, change careers, and more.

How is this different than other groups and programs?

This isn't therapy, but it is therapeutic. It's not a "success" group or "mastermind" because there isn't one expert with all the answers. It's not about "more is better at all costs." It's about making art and taking care of you, the artist. Pod gives you structure to move forward creatively, and the emotional and mental support of a group to endure the intense challenges of being a creative person, so you can thrive.

Do you offer scholarships?

Yes. We offer a limited number of scholarships in each Pod for traditionally under-served populations on a needs-basis. Email hello@joincollectus.com for more information.

Is it completely virtual?

For now, yes. We have dreams of doing our first in-person Pod in NYC next year.

I have other questions...

Love that! Reach out at hello@joincollectus.com and we'd love to chat with you.