Common Shapes
Common Shapes

Common Shapes

Cody Cook-Parrott

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A podcast about Practices, Systems, and Rituals for a Creative Life, hosted by Cody Cook-Parrott.

New episodes weekly on Wednesdays. Learn more at codycookparrott.com/podcast

Recent Episodes

The Dance of Self-Employment with Jamila Reddy
OCT 8, 2025
The Dance of Self-Employment with Jamila Reddy
<p>Jamila Reddy is a writer, meditation guide, ex-entrepreneur, and dear friend.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>What it means to be a writer</li><li>The capacity it takes to self-publish</li><li>Stepping away from entrepreneurship</li><li>Self-promotion vs self-expression</li><li>The marketing work required to keep a business afloat</li><li>The joys (and horrors) of working for others</li><li>Paywalls as a way of gathering community</li><li>Healthy distraction and self-care that doesn’t feel like labor</li><li>New definitions of success</li></ul><p> </p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://buttondown-0000.com/c/MjYxN2QxMjktZDBkMi00ODg5LWI4MzktOTYwNjhlYmY4MTU2fGY2Y2Y3NTExLWY2YjMtNDU2OC1hYmViLWY4Yjk3NDg4NjZjNXxodHRwczovL2NvZHljb29rcGFycm90dC5teWZsb2Rlc2suY29tL242eXlybmNwYXg/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jb2R5Y29va3BhcnJvdHQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bG9va2luZy1mb3ItYW5jaG9yc3xlbWFpbA==">Creative Ideation Portal</a></li><li><a href="https://jamilareddy.me/">Jamila’s website</a></li><li><a href="https://jamilareddy.substack.com/">Jamila’s newsletter</a></li></ul><p> </p> <p>Thanks to <a href="https://www.softersounds.studio/">Softer Sounds</a>, <a href="https://saltbreaker.bandcamp.com/">Saltbreaker</a>, and <a href="https://sundogcowboy.com/">Jess Herrera</a> for their help making this podcast. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please <a href="https://buttondown.com/codycookparrott#subscribe-form">become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody&apos;s World</a>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Monday Monday at <a href="https://codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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63 MIN
Into the Broadcast: Taking Ideas from Fragment to Finished
OCT 1, 2025
Into the Broadcast: Taking Ideas from Fragment to Finished
<p>Today’s episode is about the long journey of cultivating consistency in our creative practices.</p><p>I talk about: the magic of giving up, how to find the right pace, minimum viable actions, tools for building momentum, and places to share your work.</p><p>This one’s for you if you’ve been circling something important that wants to be released into the world. Or if you’re excited about integrating daily or weekly practices, so they can support your long-term projects.</p><p>Tune in then <a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/intothebroadcast">get the Into the Broadcast Map</a>, and <a href="https://codycookparrott.com/the-long-arc">join me in The Long Arc this weekend</a>.</p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/intothebroadcast">Into the Broadcast Map</a></li><li><a href="https://buttondown-0000.com/c/MjYxN2QxMjktZDBkMi00ODg5LWI4MzktOTYwNjhlYmY4MTU2fGY2Y2Y3NTExLWY2YjMtNDU2OC1hYmViLWY4Yjk3NDg4NjZjNXxodHRwczovL2NvZHljb29rcGFycm90dC5teWZsb2Rlc2suY29tL242eXlybmNwYXg/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jb2R5Y29va3BhcnJvdHQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bG9va2luZy1mb3ItYW5jaG9yc3xlbWFpbA==">Creative Ideation Portal</a></li><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.com/the-long-arc">Sign up for The Long Arc on 10/4</a></li></ul><p> </p> <p>Thanks to <a href="https://www.softersounds.studio/">Softer Sounds</a>, <a href="https://saltbreaker.bandcamp.com/">Saltbreaker</a>, and <a href="https://sundogcowboy.com/">Jess Herrera</a> for their help making this podcast. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please <a href="https://buttondown.com/codycookparrott#subscribe-form">become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody&apos;s World</a>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Monday Monday at <a href="https://codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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20 MIN
The Cartography of a Season: Mapping Your Podcast & Business Cadence
SEP 24, 2025
The Cartography of a Season: Mapping Your Podcast & Business Cadence
<p>Let me take you behind the scenes of mapping fall in my business.</p><p>You’ll learn the three essential parts of a practice-based earning ecosystem. Plus, I share exactly how I plan my launch calendars to support my financial and energetic needs.</p><p>Tune in for clarity, camaraderie, and creative cartography.</p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://buttondown-0000.com/c/MjYxN2QxMjktZDBkMi00ODg5LWI4MzktOTYwNjhlYmY4MTU2fGY2Y2Y3NTExLWY2YjMtNDU2OC1hYmViLWY4Yjk3NDg4NjZjNXxodHRwczovL2NvZHljb29rcGFycm90dC5teWZsb2Rlc2suY29tL242eXlybmNwYXg/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jb2R5Y29va3BhcnJvdHQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bG9va2luZy1mb3ItYW5jaG9yc3xlbWFpbA==">Creative Ideation Portal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ameliahruby.com/">Amelia Hruby</a> &amp; <a href="https://nicantoinette.com/">Nic Antoinette</a></li><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.com/the-long-arc">Sign up for The Long Arc on 10/4</a></li><li>Join the joyful waitlists for: <ul><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/pollinating-your-practice">Pollinating Your Projects</a> - happening in November</li><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/offline-practice">Offline Practice</a> - happening in December</li><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/landscapeswaitlist">Landscapes</a> - ongoing</li><li><a href="https://codycookparrott.myflodesk.com/quilt-class">Quilt Class</a> - returning in November?</li></ul></li><li><a href="https://app.flodesk.com/sign-up?ref=CODYCOOKPARROTT">Use my link for 50% off your first year of Flodesk</a></li></ul><p><br/></p><p> </p> <p>Thanks to <a href="https://www.softersounds.studio/">Softer Sounds</a>, <a href="https://saltbreaker.bandcamp.com/">Saltbreaker</a>, and <a href="https://sundogcowboy.com/">Jess Herrera</a> for their help making this podcast. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please <a href="https://buttondown.com/codycookparrott#subscribe-form">become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody&apos;s World</a>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Monday Monday at <a href="https://codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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38 MIN
Creative Ideation Portal Day 3: Art as Service
SEP 19, 2025
Creative Ideation Portal Day 3: Art as Service
<p>Today we complete our mini series going over the free <a href="https://buttondown-0000.com/c/MjYxN2QxMjktZDBkMi00ODg5LWI4MzktOTYwNjhlYmY4MTU2fGY2Y2Y3NTExLWY2YjMtNDU2OC1hYmViLWY4Yjk3NDg4NjZjNXxodHRwczovL2NvZHljb29rcGFycm90dC5teWZsb2Rlc2suY29tL242eXlybmNwYXg/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jb2R5Y29va3BhcnJvdHQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bG9va2luZy1mb3ItYW5jaG9yc3xlbWFpbA==">Creative Ideation Portal</a> - a guide to help you vision your projects and share them with the world.</p><p>Tune in to days one and two first. Then join me for today’s conversation about why the world needs your art and how to share it (even if you feel scared).</p><p>If you’re listening when this comes out, join me and Amelia Hruby at the FREE COMMON SHAPES PARTY on Saturday, September 20th (aka tomorrow!). <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EZ506H9WSaK0WZjhgWZEeQ?utm_source=codycookparrott&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=looking-for-anchors#/registration"><b>RSVP here</b></a><b>.</b></p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://buttondown-0000.com/c/MjYxN2QxMjktZDBkMi00ODg5LWI4MzktOTYwNjhlYmY4MTU2fGY2Y2Y3NTExLWY2YjMtNDU2OC1hYmViLWY4Yjk3NDg4NjZjNXxodHRwczovL2NvZHljb29rcGFycm90dC5teWZsb2Rlc2suY29tL242eXlybmNwYXg/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jb2R5Y29va3BhcnJvdHQmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249bG9va2luZy1mb3ItYW5jaG9yc3xlbWFpbA==">Creative Ideation Portal</a></li><li><a href="https://www.codycookparrott.com/newsletter">Cody’s World</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ameliahruby.com/">Amelia Hruby</a></li></ul><p> </p> <p>Thanks to <a href="https://www.softersounds.studio/">Softer Sounds</a>, <a href="https://saltbreaker.bandcamp.com/">Saltbreaker</a>, and <a href="https://sundogcowboy.com/">Jess Herrera</a> for their help making this podcast. If you&apos;d like to support the show, please <a href="https://buttondown.com/codycookparrott#subscribe-form">become a paying subscriber of my newsletter, Cody&apos;s World</a>.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Monday Monday at <a href="https://codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">codycookparrott.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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15 MIN