Finallyyy not only did I fulfill my promise to drop a Clam Slam segment this week, it also features Phillip! As a local director, filmmaker, networker, GENIUS- alright i'll stop choking on it. Phillip shares his creative insights, how he's grown as a movie maker, and his journey as an artist. Phillip also shares how conversation is resistance, and why we all have the responsibility to teach others.

00:45 Meeting Philip and First Impressions

07:29 Creative Collaborations and Soundboarding

11:33 Navigating Negative Environments

22:12 Social Injustice and Personal Experiences

30:41 Racism and Social Conditioning

37:48 Political Perspectives and Gender Bias

42:51 Political Landscape: Republican Unity vs. Democratic Spectrum

44:23 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives in Creativity

45:33 The Rise of Independent Platforms

46:03 Navigating Political Identity and Shifts

48:28 Ignorance vs. Uneducated

49:38 Stories of Racism and Trauma

52:15 The Role of Curiosity in Personal Growth

52:53 Journey into Filmmaking: From History Teacher to Director

01:02:55 Building a Network and Finding Opportunities

01:06:08 Kansas City: A Hub for Creative Opportunities

01:20:08 The Value of Creative Expression and Collaboration

01:22:35 Final Thoughts