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Creativity Chat
by Kristin Witcher
Creativity Chat exists to remind you that you are creative and to encourage you to utilize your creativity through conversations on art, business, and race. Kristin Witcher is the host and new episodes will be shared every Wednesday.
Episodes
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Pushing through Fear with Katie Max Art
Katie Summerrow of Katie Max Fine Art is an Atlanta based expressive abstract fine artist. She became infatuated with art when she began to find her own unique style and develop her skills during her studies at The University of Georgia. Her works are remarkable for how they bring about…
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Protect Your Melanin with Shontay Lundy
Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast. In today’s Creativity Chat, Shontay talks about: the importance...
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What to Look for in a Mentor with Jef Afonso
Jef Afonso is the Senior Vice President of Systems and Technology at an Atlanta-based fintech company. In this episode, he talks about what to look for in a mentor, bonding with your team outside of the workplace, learning from everyone around you, empathizing with others, the importance of...
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Highlighting Injustice through Music with Cameron Harris
Cameron Harris started Breaking the Shackles, a non-profit that brings awareness to modern day sex slavery, in high school. Today, we talk about how the idea began, throwing annual benefit concerts, taking the non-profit to the University of Georgia, and hopes for the future. Breaking the…
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Past Work Informs Future Work with JaQwan J. Kelly
JaQwan J. Kelly is an actor, writer and producer known for his work Hulu's WuTang: An American Saga, Steven Spielberg's The Post and Blue Bloods. A Harlem native, his acting journey first began at the Harlem School of the Arts. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance...
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Slow Down with Ashley Akerson
Ashley Akerson is based in Jackson, Tennessee, where she founded Ashley Nicole Pottery. Today we talk about the importance of slowing down, the ceramics community, starting without feeling ready, beginning seasonal collections, and using art as therapy. You can buy Ashley's pottery here:...
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Asking Better Questions with Topaz Adizes
Topaz Adizes founded "The Skin Deep", a creative studio that has been exploring and reflecting the emotional experience of human life as it rapidly and dramatically shifts in the digital age since 2014. Through the interactive documentary project {THE AND}, an Emmy award-winning interactive...
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Writing for Fun with McGee Nall
McGee Nall enjoys writing for fun and for work. She is enthusiastic about journaling and knows how to write for a myriad of genres. We chat about the ending of Peter Pan being the launchpad for her writing career, the importance of being kind to the things you made when you were younger, and an...
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Opening an Online Bookstore with Alyssa Gant-Black
Alyssa Gant-Black is the founder of YaYa Books, an online bookstore featuring literature written by Black authors and books that speak to the Black experience. Today we chat about: continuing a parent's dream, growing as a collective, amplifying black voices, the importance of mentorship, and...
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Making an Animated Short Film with Stephanie Chan
Stephanie Chan is a 3D artist and illustrator interested in character modeling, surfacing, and lighting. Today she shares on the process of making "Dog Days", an animated short she directed for her senior thesis. "Dog Days": https://vimeo.com/421802271 Stephanie's Portfolio:...
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Show Your Work with Stephanie Chan
Stephanie Chan is a 3D artist and illustrator interested in character modeling, surfacing, and lighting. She has been sharing her work across a myriad of social media platforms since she was nine years old. Today we talk about how she got into becoming a computer graphics artist, her internship…
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Sharing Stories Not Your Own with Sonia Lowman
Sonia Lowman is the Writer and Director of BLACK BOYS, a feature-length documentary illuminating the full humanity of Black boys and men in America. Today we reflect on key points in the film like: mirrors and windows, less than two percent of teachers being black men, analyzing your own biases,...
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You're Always Influencing Someone with Emily Diana Ruth
Emily Diana Ruth's willingness to share her behind the scenes process on YouTube led to her becoming one of my creative influences nine years ago. We talk about her coming to the realization that she wanted to be a director, what film school showed her, assumptions of what filmmaking is, creating…
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Always Be Ready to Pivot with Wendy and Chloe Collins
Wendy and Chloe Collins are the mother-daughter team behind Atlanta, Georgia's Perennial Pop Co. We talk about creating what couldn't be purchased, partnering with local farmers, having several streams of income, moving to a new kitchen, branching out into wholesale, life during a pandemic and…
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Making from a Healthy vs. Unhealthy Place with Wilby
Wilby and I talk about the difference between making from a healthy versus unhealthy place. We talk about: depression, taking creative breaks, and her new song "Bad". You can listen to Wilby on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y6ECsGp8e5NR3v88UBIPT?si=-U782k1hSNGdy8vmoqo2Gw "Bad"...
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My Best Friend Wrote a Children's Book with Nell Boling
Nell Boling wrote “Law-B and the Magnolia Tree”. It is a story about a young girl who craves adventure, faces her fears, and finds that joy is her greatest ally! We chat about why this book was made, the process of making it, the team Nell formed to make it happen, going to school with a learning...
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Grandmas talk about Voting for the First Time
My grandmothers couldn't vote when they were 18 because it was illegal for black women to do so. We chat about their experiences voting for the first time and their main hinderance when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed. GA residents can check their polling locations here:...
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Try New Things with Jonathan Wade
Jonathan Wade is not afraid to try new things. In today’s Creativity Chat, he talks about getting into acting, graphic design, voice over, working at Apple, moving to Atlanta, planning photoshoots, and much more. Acting website: itsjonathanwade.com Acting Instagram:...
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How to Write a Song with Phillip Vo
Phillip Vo's EP "Sophomore Year" came out this past spring. It features songs like: "Young Love", "Wrong", "Old Boyfriends", and "October Rain". Today we chat about: his writing process, the songs that are never heard, receiving encouragement from friends, where his confidence comes from, and why...
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Adding Texture to Your Art with Victoria IX
Victoria IX chats about creating with the listener experience in mind, learning how to play drums, programming with Logic, producing music, her new album, and much more. You can listen to Victoria IX on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5R8eKj6Y4suW4qTEdQcT5C Victoria's Instagram:...
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Mentoring through Code with Elana Tee
Elana Tee has never waited to teach or mentor. With organizations like Girls Who Code and the Code Cooperative, Elana is an example that you are never too young (or too old) to volunteer your time in serving others. Elana: https://www.instagram.com/elanadrinkstee/ Girls Who Code:...
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Making Art Accessible with Brendan Abernathy
Brendan Abernathy's new single "You Are Loved" is now streaming anywhere you can find music. On today's Creativity Chat, Brendan talks about the process of pursuing music after college, touring the country with house shows, taking a leap of faith, the importance of community, and many more…
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The Inability to Not Create with Sydney Smith
Sydney Smith lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia where she continues to expand her art practice. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clemson University, where she first began exploring the relationship between art-making and personal reflection. As a painter and printmaker, Sydney...
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Championing Others' Creativity with Mia Brabham and Ellen Dziubek
I asked myself, "Who is championing creativity in my life?" Mia Brabham and Ellen Dziubek immediately came to mind. We met through YouTube and have been friends for the past 10 years. Mia is an author, host, creator and digital personality living in Washington D.C.. She just released her first…
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19 Films to Watch with Black Leads
I'm sharing 19 Films to Watch with Black Leads that have influenced, encouraged and/or educated me (from this year to ten years ago). I hope at least one will do the same to you. 1. "Dark Girls" (2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjgTIN9pTE 2. "Light Girls" (2015) Oprah’s YouTube channel...
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Dad Talks About Race and Shares Life Advice
My dad was born in Georgia in the 60s. He began attending an elementary school 10 years after it was integrated. He talks about his experience as a student, man, and a father. He speaks to why Black Lives Matter, and gives life advice. Had a fun time recording this one. Hope you enjoy it!...
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Creating Outside of Work with Celeste M. Scott
Celeste M. Scott talks about studying to become a screenwriter while writing articles for Polychrome Magazine. She shares how a trip to New York (and a visit on a tv show set) encouraged her to write editorial pieces for Local Wolves. Celeste moved to New York pre-coronavirus and just recently...
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No Path is the Same with Cecily Davis
Cecily Davis is a dancer and choreographer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent a few seasons with the Georgia Ballet and shares her story on her journey so far. We talk about starting later than others, moving to a new city, beginning to choreograph, and loads more. Cecily's dance account:...
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How to Become an Au Pair with Daniele Cardoso
What is it like living as an au pair in America? Daniele has been with three different families and has nannied toddlers to teenagers. Today we chat about what Daniele has learned being an au pair, what it's like to live with your bosses, a difference between Brazilian and American culture, and...
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Creativity in the Classroom with Katelyn
Katelyn brings creativity into the classroom as a sixth grade language arts teacher. As a third year teacher, she is always wondering what her students need. Today's conversation is on: what Katelyn's students are doing, how their writing changes, speaking life, the importance of creating outside...
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How Millennials Survive a Layoff with Gabriel Thompson
We are two millennials that got laid off. Today’s conversation centers around: the pros and cons of being laid off, the importance of saving, the perks of maintaining a portfolio, what we learned from our former jobs, and more. Gabriel's portfolio: https://monroviastudio.com/ ____________ For...
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Curating Creativity during COVID-19
The Bible: 1 + 2 Peter: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.1.ESV Proverbs: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.1.ESV Psalms: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.1.ESV 1, 2, 3 John : https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1JN.1.ESV 1 + 2 Kings: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1KI.1.ESV Videos: Stephanie…
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The Importance of Deep Friendship with Law B
Lawson and I have been friends for six years now. We reflect on some of our favorite memories and what we've learned from each other. Law B's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawson_boling/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail…
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Finding Your Voice with Khristi Lauren Adams
Khristi Lauren Adams is a Speaker, Author, and Advocate. She wrote “Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color.” Today’s conversation centers around: being approached to write a book, writing from experience, creating a book proposal, having a book proposal rejected for having...
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Why Branding Matters with AnnaKate Auten
AnnaKate Auten is the brand strategist and lead designer behind Rhema Design Co. She shares: why branding matters, the process of creating a brand, her go to creative tools, what keeps her inspired, ending what you think you ‘should’ do, why she thinks Target is a great brand example, and some of...
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Teaching with Your Hands with Kate Kleinhans
Kate Kleinhans uses sign language to teach her Pre-K class. Today's chat mentions: taking an American Sign Language class at 16, changing majors in college, spending time in the Jamaican Deaf Village, rock climbing, and living in San Francisco. Kate on social:...
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How to Make Friends as an Adult with Peter Akinosho
How do you make friends as an adult? It may seem like a silly question, but it does get harder. In today's episode, Peter and I chat about: starting a book club, joining intramural sports, going to events and the importance of becoming friends with people who share your mutual friends.…
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30 Countries Before 30 with Savannah
How to Travel on a Budget or Creative Ways to Travel on a Budget would have been more searchable topics; however, Savannah visited 38 countries by the time she was 25. Today’s Creativity Chat takes place in front of a live studio audience. By live studio audience, I do mean Callie, Sara and Erin...
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Working with Your Spouse and Running Two Businesses with Kayley and Matt Mewbourne
Kayley Lorraine Mewbourne is a wedding and brand photographer based in Athens, Georgia and beyond. Matt Mewbourne is a ceramist and chandler for Rekindle Candle Co. Today’s Creativity Chat focuses on: beginning their businesses, selling at the Athens Farmers Market (and festivals), photographing...
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When Your Dreams Don’t Come True with Rebecca Botter
Rebecca Botter is an Atlanta-based actress that opens up on: studying abroad at The University of Oxford, depression, getting waitlisted for LAMDA, auditioning for LAMDA a second time, moving to Chicago, self-sabotage, dyspraxia and loads more. https://rebeccabotter.com/ In the past few years,...
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Pros and Cons of Freelancing with James Martin
James Martin is an Atlanta-based freelance cinematographer. He attended the University of North Carolina and studied Photojournalism. James gets excited about the way street lights hit the fog; he has the coolest eye for shots and has made films that have caused me to audibly gasp. Today's...
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How to Start a Business at Eight with Beau Shell
Beau Shell is the Founder and CEO of Lil' Ice Cream Dude in Athens, Georgia. With over seven years of experience, he opened up his first physical store last year. Lil Ice Cream Dude's Cool World is located on 1040 Gaines School Road. Today's conversation centers around starting a business,...
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Why I Made A Podcast On Creativity
Six years ago, I watched Simon Sinek's "How Great Leader's Inspire Action". I realized I wanted to understand the motive behind the things I was able to make. Today I share the mental process of taking this idea and turning it into a weekly podcast. If you'd like to follow me on Instagram, click...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Creativity Chat exists to remind you that you are creative and to encourage you to utilize your creativity through conversations on art, business, and race. Kristin Witcher is the host and new episodes will be shared every Wednesday.
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Creativity Chat exists to remind you that you are creative and to encourage you to utilize your creativity through conversations on art, business, and race. Kristin Witcher is the host and new episodes will be shared every Wednesday.
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