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UTOPIA Part Four: Transforming Vulnerability into Victory
UTOPIA Part Four: Transforming Vulnerability into Victory Hello, beautiful creators! Welcome back to the digital home of the Courageous Creativity Show, proudly powered by the Rising Tides Charity. I am incredibly fired up to share the profound, soul-stirring insights from our latest powerhouse...
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Utopia cast and crew and discuss the upcoming shows November 6th through the 8th!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/carol-welter-presents-utopia-tickets-287700 Step into the chilling climax of the year's most provocative psychological thriller. Utopia: Part Three strips away the final facades of corporate malice and forces you to confront the terrifying reality of performance...
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The Cast of "Just be a man about it" shares the power of the story and the future.
Welcome back, beautiful family of creators, patrons, and visionaries, to another powerful episode of The Courageous Creativity Show, powered by Rising Tides Charity! I’m your host, bringing you the voice, the heart, and the passion of our founder, Winston A. Wilson. Get ready, because today’s...
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Authoring My Own Story: The Camera That Fought the Brain Fog
In 2020, a doctor handed me a scan of my brain. It showed 40 lesions. That was my "line of demarcation"—the moment my world split into "before" and "after" the MS diagnosis. In that cold, clinical room, I realized that my voice (my Sauti) was the one thing the disease couldn't take, but it was up...
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The Voice of Resilience with Tanya Blackwell | Courageous Creativity Show
The Voice of Resilience with Tanya Blackwell | Courageous Creativity Show Description: Welcome back to the Courageous Creativity Show! I am absolutely thrilled to sit down with an amazing creator, writer, and fellow Atlanta Dramatists board member, Tanya Blackwell. In this episode, we explore…
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Leading Through the Fog: Navigating Chronic Illness, Creativity, and the Power of the Pause
In this episode, you will learn: The Leadership Pivot: How to transition from leading sales teams to leading your own health journey. Creativity as Medicine: How writing plays like LYRICS keeps the mind sharp even when the body is weak. Your Voice Rises: Why my company’s vision is essential for...
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Do I have Imposter Syndrome? Yes and....Here are some thoughts and tips.
The Personal Battle (How I Combat It) You might look at my frameworks or my career and think I’ve got it all figured out. But let me take you back to 2020. I was sitting in a doctor's office, looking at an MRI of my brain showing 40 lesions. In that moment, the ultimate 'Imposter' voice spoke up....
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Stop Working. Start Dreaming. (The Strategy Behind the Vision)
Epic Quest" starts with a vision, but are you giving yourself the space to see it? As part of the Sauti Global mission to help you find your voice, this episode dives into the lost art of daydreaming. We aren't talking about being lazy; we are talking about the strategic use of imagination to...
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Portia Cue returns. Her spirituality and empathy will help keep us grounded.
Portia returns with a deep conversation about all which swirls around us these days. https://portiacue.com https://winstonawilson.com
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"Passing Shadows" with Carol Welter. A show for the ages. This conversation has it all.
As the director of this incredible play, I sat down with Carol to go behind the curtain. In this summary, you'll see us discuss: The Play's Deep Origins: Carol shares the powerful inspiration for "Passing Shadows," a story rooted in the "Windrush" generation and the complexities of identity. Her...
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Do you want to learn now to keep going? Tomina returns to guide us.
We are thrilled to welcome back the extraordinary Tomina Ward to our show! Tomina is a remarkable individual—a decorated Marine Veteran who served our country with distinction, a gifted public speaker who captivates audiences with her captivating stories and insightful perspectives, and a devoted...
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Simplify to focus.
I'm convinced that by simplifying areas will unlock my creativity. Let me know what you think.
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Friendship is the most important thing in my life. Thank you John,
From the streets of Roosevelt, NY, to today's podcast! 🎙️ This week, I'm catching up with my dear friend John C. Smith, and we're reflecting on the power of community and the journey of growth. We'll share our experiences of growing up in Roosevelt in the 80s and how those formative years shaped...
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Jason returns and shares how to keep going as an actor!
JASON C. LOUDER: A Master Storyteller! His Most Powerful Appearance Yet! Film, TV, and the Heart of Babatunde Discover the Courage to Tell Your Unique Story!
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I'm concerned but hopeful (for the future).
It's interesting to see all the things we see on the news, and we all have some anxiety. Keeping our values first puts us in the best position to maintain our productivity moving forward. https://winstonawilson.com Join the show, and let's talk about your system and life. https://winstonawilson.com
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Tarnesha Small shares her journey from Columbus to Film and Creative Success.
This conversation will inspire you. Tarnesha is an amazing person with an incredible story. Tarnesha Small is the daughter of two army veterans, father Carlton J Robinson and mother Annie Robinson. After her parents retired, they raised her and her two older sisters in Columbus, Ga. As a child…
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2024 was a creative year. The future is bright.
"Hey everyone, it's Winston here, and I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for an amazing year. This year has been a journey filled with incredible experiences and the support of some truly wonderful people. I'm especially grateful for my men's group from Buckhead Church.…
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Three years of MS. Thank you A.I. How do you keep going? My story to God.
I love A.I. (for the most part). I uploaded some of my letters to Notebook LM (from Google) and the hosts created this awesome conversation.
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"Dying to Learn" is a powerful story about school shootings. Leroy Barrett shares his journey.
"Welcome to the Courageous Creativity show where we dive deep into the stories that shape our world and explore the art that inspires change. We’ll be talking about one of the most pressing issues of our time—school shootings and their devastating impact on families, communities, and society as a...
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A Voice for the Voiceless: Jeanette Hill on the Power of Black Storytelling
Join us for a captivating conversation with Jeanette Hill, an award-winning playwright who's using her words to illuminate the complexities of Black life. From exploring themes of racism and domestic abuse to advocating for mental health awareness, Jeanette's work is a powerful force for social...
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Thank you from Lyrics!
"Hey everyone, it's Winston here. I'm still riding high from the incredible response to my play, LYRICS. The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival was an absolute dream, and I'm so grateful to everyone who came out to see it. A huge shoutout to our amazing cast and crew. Your talent, hard work, and...
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What do you see when you look in the Mirror? I share what I see when I see it.
We all have a familiar experience, one we share countless times a day. We stand before a mirror. In my case glance at it when I’m on my way to the you-know-where. Sometimes it's a glance, checking our hair or outfit. Other times, it's a more deliberate moment, taking stock of ourselves. When you...
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How do I craft and think about characters?
I know there are many thoughts and practices out there about creating characters. The way I think creating characters may be different than some others. I hope you find value in this quick message. Website: https://winstonawilson.com Get tickets to the latest play: https://lyricstheplay.com
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How do we grow as an Actor? Angel L. Henderson gives powerful guidance.
Angel returns to share her story about how we continue to grow and connect as Actors. Thank you Angel for returning to the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/iamangelhenderson/ https://www.threads.net/@iamangelhenderson
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Di Thomas shares how to be authentic as a film maker and creator.
Join Di Thomas as Di shares guidance on being focused as a creator. Di's film career is growing and expanding in many wonderful directions. You will love this conversation. Thank you so much, Di! https://instagram.com/dthomaspictures https://risingtidescharity.org https://winstonawilson.com
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What do I use to be productive and creative?
What do I use to be creative? I use several things, but the main thing I use is a place to store my ideas. You've heard me talk about Notion recently, and that is a place where I have an idea, and then I put it in there. But I also create a roadmap, so if I have an idea for a blog or a podcast, I...
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Snowflake Productivity part 1. We are all different
I love productivity, not because of apps but because it helps me creatively. I'm hopeful this may give you some insight into my process. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also if you have any ideas for topics please let me know. https://winstonawilson.com
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How Wolverine helped my childhood and informs my personal productivity.
When I was growing up, the character Wolverine from the X-Men resonated with me. I like many growing up was filled with rage. I was bullied incessantly and at any moment felt like I could burst and go berserk (Wolverine's greatest fear). I know this episode is a departure from my typical topics,...
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Caesar Wilson’s monologue
In 2023 Caesar Winston Wilson performed "The Broken Wings of Young Black Male" by Winsphere Jones. At the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival. This was for the annual Doctor Doris Derby Monologue Competition. He did this while serving as an intern at this year's festival. We are so proud of him. To...
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Jeneen shares how she and we can continue on our creative ”Journey”.
It is such a pleasure to have Jeneen Hammond join us on the CCshow. I've had the pleasure of experiencing her show "Journey" on more than one occasion. Her spirit and love for us will be an inspiration to everyone. Don't forget to become a member of the site for the full video version as well as...
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The Making of Lyrics, part one. The music.
I created a song to represent the first episode in my making of the "Lyrics" series. In the video, I share that I begin with what is the "Inciting Incident" that drives the story, Check out the video and subscribe for more. https://youtu.be/XCAsBoqH6bE
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Portia returns and we talk about the future (and A.I).
I've known Portia for many years. She has personally been there for me as an actor in one of my staged readings. Since then I've followed her journey and her relentless focus on spirituality. I'm so honored to have her join our conversation. She is one of the most intelligent and insightful…
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Do we need to create stories about our children? Thank you Leroy Barrett.
Leroy shares his powerful journey with us. This was one of the most provocative conversations we’ve ever conducted. This film not only has a stirring title, (Dying to Learn) but also teaches a lesson about trauma. Brother Leroy Barrett is an incredible filmmaker and educator. You will feel moved…
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You are a brave Creator. Join the Courageous Creativity Community.
I've been so proud to talk to creatives of all types. They have honored me and our audience with us all that they have learned and overcome. I've learned something that seems obvious, all of us have something that we've gone through. Many that have been part of our conversations are strong and…
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Don’t wait for anyone to let you in. Keith Franklin shares his journey of courage and collaboration.
We are so thrilled to have Keith Franklin join the Creativity Cocktail Podcast. He exemplifies what it means to have courageous creativity. His story is about collaboration and a genuine love for the art of theatre. Check out his performing art company and subscribe to our wonderful show about...
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How do we live a life with Creativity and Spirituality? Anjil gives a plan.
Anjil Jeter is one of the most caring and talented individuals I know. She shares her heart as she continues her journey. In this conversation she will an authentic blueprint about her life and the future. Thanks for coming back to the show Anjil. https://www.risingtidescharity.org...
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My Son Caesar Winston Wilson has graduated and I’m so proud. He is my heart.
My Son is such a wonderful person. In this conversation he shares his journey and his view on his future. He has been my focus and I get a bit emotional in this podcast. Please help me celebrate this wonderful milestone of his college graduation.
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The Southeastern Theatre Conference paints a beautiful picture of the future of Theatre.
I had a chance to take part in my first ever Southeastern Theatre Conference. It was in Lexington Kentucky a city I've never visited. I always get a thrill from going to new places, especially ones in which I've been near but never spent any time. As many places I visited I truly dug the city. It...
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How do you balance life as a writer, educator, and leader? Alethea gives you a blueprint.
Alethea McCollin shares with us how can begin to overcome obstacles to our collective journey. Everything from battling through the early days of Covid, to the challenges of writing, and managing life. Do you have a similar story? Plug into this conversation to hear the inspiration which will…
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Quiana’s Voice and a poem from David V. Wilson.
Quiana's voice had a successful first year. We raised three thousand dollars towards our goal. Our board member David V. Wilson shares a powerful and inspirational poem that we know you'll love. Our goal is five thousand dollars. We will be delivering this to a deserving young creator. Click…
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Why Quiana’s Voice and how I feel about us.
I want to thank everyone for helping us bring to Quiana's Voice. to the world. In this message I will share my gratitude and what drives me. https://quianasvoice.org https://risingtidescharity.org
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Winston’s personal message about ”Quiana’s Voice” November 12th at 5pm
When I loss many friends and family to external violence, diseases, and suicide before they had a chance to fully share their creative voice it hurt. I felt that if I and all of us, who aspire to be spiritual and creative souls could begin to pour into people. We would do this one person at a…
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Jay Weiser shares with us how to be prepared for the future challenges in life and business.
The five leadership superpowers is a framework created by Jay Weiser to help organizations handle the present and prepare for future disruptions. He shares that our most recent situations are opportunities to create plans and integrate them with the daily activities of our organizations and…
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How do we push forward as an actor? Jasmine Ahine shows us a few steps.
Jasmine shares her journey as an actor, producer and educator. She is an incredible testament to never giving up. You will enjoy this conversation with a rising star. https://www.risingtidescharity.org https://quianasvoice.org
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Do you wish to live your life on your own terms? Dana returns to give us some guidance.
Dana Stringer returns to the show to share her incredible journey. She has created her own path in pursuit of her art. What I always have loved about Dana is that she is making her own "box" and is finding an audience. Donate to "Quiana's Voice" to help us raise $5k to give to a young deserving...
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The Creativity Cocktail introduces the Productivity Cocktail.
Being personally productive has helped my creativity immensely. It gives me the margin to be present with my art. There was another channel called "TimeBuster Tools" which I shared my practices. This channel shared my philosophy as well as some of the solutions that I use (and stopped using)....
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War on clutter part two. Is it a struggle for you? It still is for me. Let me give you my thoughts on how to fight back!
Clutter is everywhere. Not just physical items but digital items. I share my thoughts on this ongoing war and my thoughts on consumerism and how it effects my creativity.
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Find your audience. One day at a time.
As artists and business owners we try to find a broad base of people that will dig what we are doing. I've been guilty of this is in the past. There is more work to find our audience but it's rewarding. There is an audience for each of us, no matter what are good or service.
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How do you balance being an actor, creative with loving life and family? Elyse Davis gives you the blueprint.
One of our most popular guests return to share with us her journey. If you've ever wanted to find out how to balance being a creative, a business owner, and a family, Elyse Davis gives you a powerful roadmap. Thank you Elyse!
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What do I use for Writing?
One of the things I'm asked, is what do I use for writing. In this short conversation I share what I use and a few steps to get writing and loving every minute of it.
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