New on The Happy Producers Podcast: Perfection is Boring?! A Creative Pep Talk with Dale Hayward

Hey everyone — Virginie here!

I’m still buzzing from my conversation with the insanely talented Dale Hayward, co-founder of the stop-motion studio See Creature and See Learn. If you love breathtaking storytelling and real talk about the creative process, you're going to want to hear this one.

We got deep into a topic that hits home for so many creatives: perfectionism.

Dale dropped truth bombs about why chasing "perfect" can actually kill creativity—and how embracing the beautiful, human flaws in our work can make it truly unforgettable.

🌟 Highlights you don't want to miss:

• Why imperfections are the soul of stop-motion—and how fingerprints, flickering lights, and tiny "mistakes" bring animation to life.

• The myth of "perfect work" (and why a stray hair or crooked frame matters less than you think).

• How deadlines can actually set you free and make you a braver artist.

• A refreshing take on AI vs handmade art (spoiler: real humanity still wins).

This episode is a love letter to creative messiness, storytelling, and the human magic behind every frame.

✨ Whether you’re in animation, illustration, production, or just tired of beating yourself up for not being perfect, you’ll feel seen, inspired, and ready to create more.

🎧 Tune in now and fall back in love with the creative process

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And remember... perfection is boring. Fun is better. 💛