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- Michelle serves us guidance on a powerful and fun life!
Michelle is a world traveler, actor, and chemist. Her story is so inspirational that many of us that many wear many hats will find solace in her words. This conversation is amazing and fun!
https://www.instagram.com/chelleyintheraw/?hl=en
Follow our Journey Series!
Jason Louder, Natalie Fikes, Ivory Shields, and Nathalie Belfield are confirmed. Look for more spirits to join this one-time amazing event.
Our Spirit https://youtu.be/Ep23rJhvyok Healing https://youtu.be/i0IIq-1ugio
Family https://youtu.be/k1F1vO_qPDM
Create https://youtu.be/Ndm3euozNWI
https://risingtidescharity.org https://instagram.com/creativitycocktail
43 min - "We Created a Story today!" With Casey and Dap!
Casey J. Ashley, Dap Paxton, and I create a virtual story from thin air in one conversation. This is the reason we created this beautiful organization. While our world goes through struggles, we do what I believes our spirit tells us is good and right. The way we creators can respond to our chaotic world, is through telling stories that share our experiences. There is a great new story that you will witness it's birth in this conversation. You can say you heard it here first!!! Don't forget to follow and subscribe to see all the great things happening on the Creativity Cocktail and Rising Tides Charity.
Coming up soon:
- Stock Market Education
- Free Acting Classes
Get notified!
Thanks you Dap and Casey! We have a diamond in a story!
We submitted this story to the copyright office in our names in one day!
https://risingtidescharity.org
1 hr 19 min - "FAMILY" with Rhonda and David!
Rhonda Morgan, David Wilson, and I share why family is so important these days. We also talk about how important it is to engage our community in our effort to serve and love each other. It is so great to have them both on the Creativity Cocktail again and please subscribe and leave comments for us.
"Creativity unleashes your capacity." -Winston
Thank you David and Rhonda for the awesome message!
https://risingtidescharity.org
https://instagram.com/creativitycocktail
43 min - Ray Abram the author of "Connect like a Boss" gives us a blueprint for networking!
Ray Abram shares one of the most important bits of advice we can all learn these days. Connecting with others on a deep level through these times is important. Our conversation talks about how he developed and crafted his amazing novel and you will find his story compelling with practical steps. Thanks so much for the guidance Ray.
Purchase "Connect Like a Boss." on Amazon!
Go to our Website and help us by Donating to help creatives with developing their voice.
32 min - Toni Shows us how to "LET IT GO".
Toni Simmons-Henson shares with us how to create, deliver, and love in this discussion swirling in the midst of four powerful world challenges (Pandemic, Social Unrest, Climate Change, and Politics). Toni will give you encouragement and guidance to keep you going towards your goals and your purpose. The Creativity Cocktail wants to thank Toni for all she does for our theatre community.
"We must tell our stories" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BOOK RELEASE: Let it Go: Queens Gotta $#!+ Too! Paperback & eBook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086K2BK32 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BlackFamilyTableTalk.com A NEW podcast to discover ways to strengthen Black families. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CONTACT: Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Book/Call: AskToni.youcanbook.me ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
UPCOMING EVENTS: Atlanta Black Theatre Festival ONLINE! Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2020 Atlanta, GA
ABTF's Beyond the Return: An Arts and Cultural Pilgrimage: Dec. 3 - 13, 2021 Ghana, West Africa
https://risingtidescharity.org
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https://winstonawilson.com
49 min - Rodney Damon Collins, the greatest actor you will know NOW!
Rodney is an incredible actor from LA. His powerful creative spirit will captivate you in this conversation! We talk about how do we react to our current environment and leverage our creative spirit. Rodney, this is awesome!!! If you aspire or currently an actor you have to get down with this conversation.
Thanks, Brother!
https://www.instagram.com/rodneydamoncollins/?hl=en
SAG-AFTRA OH🛩SoCal Host @aqua.talent @rdcspeaklifecoaching_ma@mbtalentmanagement@globalinfluenceragency@dharmannstudiosPR: @thedupreeagencylinktr.ee/rodneydamoncollins44 min - Terence's view as a photographer helps to chronicle these times.
Terence is our creator of the month! He takes his passion and purpose and is helping to document these times. In this conversation he shares his journey, his family, and his authenticity. He is a strong man of faith and takes us on a tale about how we should not take any moment for granted. He also debunks the 5G-Coronavirus conspiracy!
Terence, this conversation was great!
https://www.risingtidescharity.org
49 min - "Healing" Part two of our journey with the Creativity CocktailFounder Winston A. Wilson is joined by Tomina Ward, Dap Paxton, and Natalie Fikes in a riveting conversation on the healing process as we encounter challenges in life. Tomina is the creator of the Black_Therapy_Love app and a military veteran. Dap is an actor, writer, and owner of Dapsworld productions. Natalie is a powerful business coach, professional speaker, and actor. You will be invested in every moment of the conversation and we are asking you to subscribe and share your comments. Part Three is "Create" and you want to be notified about our next fantastic chapter!https://winstonawilson.comhttps://blacktherapylove.mn.cohttps://www.nataliefikes.comhtttps://risingtidescharity.org1 hr 16 min
- Nicole gives a mini-master class in finding your voice as an actor!Nicole Burgess is an incredible actor that is continuing to rise. She shares amazing insight for current and new actors. In this conversation you will hear a strong emphasis on "authenticity". We love how she share steps to really dig inward into ourselves to manifest outward power. We hope she can join us again. Thank you thank you! YOU will play repeat on this one!https://www.imdb.com/name/nm644028034 min
- "Our Spirit" Featuring Jason Louder, Natalie Fikes, and Ivory ShieldsIt’s a pleasure for our first-panel conversation to have some of the greatest souls in Atlanta join us. Jason Louder, Natalie Fikes, and Ivory Shields are accomplished public speakers and have shared powerful messages to many audiences. This series will focus on delving into who we are as human. I thank all of them for being part of this next step in our organization and sharing their wisdom with the world. Join us for our next sessions with some more wonderful souls in August!“Creativity increases our capacity to create abundance in this world.” -WWhttps://risingtidescharity.org1 hr 9 min
About Courageous Creativity
From the publisher's feed
Creators on "The Courageous Creativity Show" redefine success and purpose not merely by traditional metrics like applause or fame, but through a deeper commitment to authenticity, impact, and personal growth, especially when navigating life's challenges.
Here's how they express this:
Redefining Success
• Provoking Thought and Resonating with Audiences: For playwright Jeanette Hill, a play is successful if it makes people think or provokes discussion, even if they don't agree with the content. Similarly, if a character resonates with even one person, it's a success. The goal is for people to leave thinking, even if they don't have a good time. Jeanette believes that if the audience "got it" when they leave, that's what she's striving for. She recalls a time when people in a restaurant were arguing about characters and events from her play, indicating its success in sparking discussion and relating to their lives.
• Inspiring, Healing, and Transforming: Jeneen Hammond's motivation is to tell stories that inspire, heal, and transform, emphasizing the power of one's own story and voice. This mission to help communities tell their stories, as seen in her nine-month project in Pennsylvania, highlights success through collective impact and revival. Jeneen views herself as a "steward" of stories that come from "Divine orchestration," highlighting a purpose beyond personal gain.
• Authenticity and Vulnerability: The show emphasizes that genuine conversations and authentic work are key to impactful connections with the audience. Tarnisha Small, for example, found her voice and confidence through acting by embracing vulnerability and letting go of the fear of failure. Jeneen Hammond notes that writing from an authentic space, truly reflecting oneself, can be scary but leads to impactful stories.
• Emotional Connection: Success is often measured by the emotional connection a story creates, whether through laughter or tears. Jeneen Hammond herself knows a story is on an emotional track if it makes her cry or laugh.
Finding Purpose Amidst Challenges
• Drawing on Personal Experiences: Many guests transform personal challenges into their purpose.
◦ Grief and Navigation: Angel L. Henderson shares that navigating life after losing both parents requires immense courage, making her journey of building her own voice and seeking counseling a display of strength.
◦ Overcoming Self-Doubt and Trauma: Tarnisha Small's journey into acting was sparked by a friend's perception of her potential, helping her overcome low self-worth and shyness. Tamina Ward uses her experiences with childhood teasing, abandonment, and generational trauma to inspire young adults to break free from their past burdens. She intentionally "dropped the pack" of past hurts. Jason C. Louder's stories, like the one about "Baba Tunde the Grio," often focus on themes of love, hope, faith, and overcoming self-doubt and trauma.
◦ Healing from Pain: Jeanette Hill discusses how her play "Clean Sheets," which garnered a perfect score but theaters were afraid to produce, addresses cultural hurts, aiming to move from a "scab to a scar" for societal healing. She emphasizes that there's "no honor in pain" and that unresolved hurts can manifest as anger or other negative behaviors.
• Embracing a Divine Calling and Stewardship: Jeneen Hammond believes her writing comes from a "Divine orchestration" and views herself as a "steward" of these stories, emphasizing a purpose beyond personal gain. This resonates with the idea that every person has a "Divine calling and assignment and purpose."
• Proactive Creation and Entrepreneurship: Instead of waiting for opportunities, creators like Tarnisha Small choose to write and produce their own films to create roles for themselves and others, recognizing the need to be entrepreneurial. Jeneen Hammond developed "The Dreamer's Village" to help people revive their creative dreams and learn to monetize their gifts, emphasizing taking ownership of one's God-given dream and not waiting for external validation.
• Mindset and Resilience:
◦ Learning from Setbacks: Jason C. Louder views challenges as "learning opportunities" that can push one forward. He uses financial challenges in the acting industry as a motivator for learning and growth.
◦ "Just Do It": Portia Cue and Winston Wilson encourage creators to "just start" their projects, regardless of how big or small, and not wait for perfection or validation. Portia gives the example of Lita Renee Brown and Dour Ashwood producing their own micro-miniseries, "Pressure."
◦ Consistency and Persistence: Jeanette Hill, a prolific playwright with over 100 plays, exemplifies consistency, writing "all of the time." She advises writers to keep notes, save all writing, and not let "writer's block" stop them, encouraging "what if" exercises and knowing that "there's no such thing as useless writing." She also notes that her stride was not hit until she was 72, emphasizing the importance of showing up every day, authentically, and doing what you're supposed to do, regardless of external validation.
◦ Daily Practices: Guests maintain well-being through practices like gratitude journaling, meditation, exercise, and daily creative activities. Tarnisha Small starts her day with prayer, meditation, and gratitude journaling. Winston Wilson practices daily gratitude, focuses on top priorities, and engages in creative activities. Tamina Ward emphasizes that mindset fuels courage and resilience, and that even when physically limited (like her knees for running a marathon), mental focus can drive capability.
◦ Allowing for Breaks: Tarnisha Small advises taking breaks when feeling frustrated, as the industry isn't going anywhere, allowing for a fresh perspective. She also learned to not fear failure, which had held her back.
◦ Borrowing Belief: Tomina Ward suggests that when an individual's belief system is low, they can "borrow that belief" from good people in their circle.
• Community and Giving Back:
◦ Sharing Resources and Wisdom: Jason C. Louder stresses the importance of sharing resources within the creative community, noting that "we cannot exist without one another." Tamina Ward is compelled to "speak life" into young adults and educators, sharing her "wealth of knowledge" to help them avoid past mistakes and break generational trauma. She believes human beings are "the original AI" through storytelling.
◦ Pouring into Others: Winston Wilson, the host, expresses that his core value is helping others succeed and that talking to people and connecting with them is a key motivator. He daily calls someone he hasn't talked to in a while to offer support. The show itself aims to inspire at least one person to expand their path. Jeneen Hammond's "Dreamer's Village" provides a supportive community for individuals to revive and monetize their creative dreams. John C. Smith, a lifelong friend of the host, exemplifies how strong, long-lasting friendships provide unwavering support and positive influence in life and creative pursuits.
In essence, creators on "The Courageous Creativity Show" believe that true success stems from creating work that is authentic, impacts others positively, and allows for continuous personal growth and healing, driven by a deep sense of purpose that often transforms personal adversity into a powerful mission to serve and inspire their communities.
https://winstonawilson.com