Casually Creative

Casually Creative

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Casually Creative episodes

  • Mercedes Fulbright: The One with Sci-Fi Wokeness

    For Mercedes, community organizing is about more than making changes in government. Community organizing is about creating a better and more verdant world where any and everyone can find their place. From her time in college becoming more prominently aware of social injustice, to her time on the frontlines pushing towards the world she envisions but can not yet see, Mercedes' life has been marked by defining moments. It was a momentary encounter with her grandmother and three words spoken that simultaneously deconstructed and created a new world for her, as she learned about a past that had been hidden for her entire life. In our conversation, Mercedes opens up about how her past has both influenced her present path and informed her about the future world she's a vibrant part of building.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Creativity in Corona Minisode- The One with No Closets

    Creativity is often best discovered within confines and constraints, and we wanted to take a step back and celebrate and cheer on those who, in the midst of a moment that has caused the world to stand still, are still actively moving forward. Those whose decision to pivot their businesses has led to new innovations, entrepreneurial ventures, and socially impacting movements that are making our world better. These bi-weekly minisodes will feature those folks and invite you to think differently about what creativity means- even in Corona. 


    Adam Medrano has served as an advocate for the citizens of Dallas for 7 years, first serving as a City Councilman over Dallas' District 2, then rising to become Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, and now Mayor Pro Tem. We sat down with him to discuss the initiatives Dallas is undertaking to combat COVID-19, and explore some of the innovative ways city agencies have begun to approach challenges that there is no book or contingency plan to prepare you for.


    Dallas COVID-19 Resources

    •  VisitDallas and Uptown Dallas lists of restaurants still operating and offering home delivery.
    • Dallas' dedicated COVID-19 website 
    • Dallas County dedicated COVID-19 website
    • COVID-19 dashboard of total cases, new cases, deaths, and 311 COVID-19 calls
    • Information on unemployment insurance can be found here. 
    • Texas Workforce Commission automated virtual assistant to help Texans sign up for unemployment insurance.
    • Anyone whose job has brought them into direct contact with someone with coronavirus (for instance, a first responder or a health care worker) and has become ill or is required to quarantine can file for WORKERS’ COMP. File for that here.
    • If you or a friend or family member are out of work, the Texas Workforce Commission provides support services.
    • Residents can call 211 or visit www.211texas.org and give their zip code for a list of local financial and in-kind resources available in their area.
    • Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced-cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic by visiting https://findhelp.org
      • 39 min
    • John LaRue: The One Where the Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo

      *Just a quick note- friends sitting around a table sometimes use more colorful language when they're comfortable with each other. If you're listening to this episode around kids, you may want to throw in some earbuds- we promise it will be just as good.*

      John LaRue is one of those guys who you meet and instantly want to spend hours talking to. Softspoken with a boisterous laugh and stories to match, John is one of your new best friends.


      John's story is varied and interesting, to say the least. From receiving not one, but two patents before his 15th birthday, to a career that has ranged from restauranteur to teacher, and now barback/custodian/emcee/security/holder of all the keys at one of the most innovative artistic establishments in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood, John consistent mission has always been to connect people. As co-founder of Deep Ellum Art Company: a performance venue, gallery, and bar dedicated to the "Creative and Native," John now works to connect artists with lovers of the arts, often giving artists their first gallery experience.

      Deep Ellum Art Co. Facebook

      54 min

    About Casually Creative

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    Casually Creative is a series of honest conversations with unexpectedly creative people. From poets to police officers, designers to developers, and artists to engineers, we’ll unpack how creativity is often evident in places we overlook. Co-hosts Byron Sanders and J. Damany Daniel talk to the people who embrace their creativity everyday and learn the things that make them “nerd out” along the way.