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- How do we push our creativity through these days? Casey gives us a start.
Our very first guest returns to gives us his thoughts on how do we overcome these very unique days in our lives. Casey J. Ashley is an actor, leader, and advocate that has graced screen and stage with his powerful presence!
I personally want to thank him for being there for me as a creative whenever I needed him. Thank you my brother. Love ya -Winston.
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4 min - How do we heal and move forward with our creative life? Ivory gives us a roadmap.
Ivory Shields returns to the podcast and shares a powerful message of healing and growth. Her empathy and awareness will capture your heart and spirit. Ivory has the distinction of being on the podcast more than any other guest and we thank her deeply for her support.
Her new channel Soul Audacity is incredible!
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Subscribe so you don't miss the next conversation. The next friends that appeared at our 2nd anniversary event will blow your mind!!!!
7 min - Why is so difficut for us creatives to keep going? Laura Pfizenmayer tells you how and why.Laura Pfzinenmayer is a writer who has taken one of the most challenging moments anyone of us could have, and made a triumphant piece of art. Her play "Cancer is a pain in my a.." ,is incredible story in which each of us can relate. I had a chance to hear it as part our mutual affiliation with Atlanta's "Merely Writers" creative group. She shares some powerful messages in this conversation about perseverance, the craft, and the energy of momentum. People come into our life at exactly the right time. When you listen to this conversation, it will be your perfect time to hear Laura's message.Donate now to receive an early copy of our audio book for creatives coming later this year.Don't forget to subscribe to our channels so more people will hear the story about creatives of all types, conquering circumstances.https://www.risingtidescharity.orghttps://winstonawilson.com52 min
- How do I get started with a productivity system?
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I share with you my thoughts on the four mental considerations we should think of (annually) when it comes to our productivity system.
We only have a system so we can spend more time with those we love.
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6 min - Do you value your health as a creative? We must make this a focus, so we can focus.
Health is a value that we all need as creatives. When our health is not where we would like, it can effect our ability to get into a flow state. In this episode, I share my thoughts on Health as a value. Please subscribe and let us know how you feel and think about this episode.
"Keep your health on track allows you to attract and attack your creativity."
7 min - Do you want to learn about leadership from one of the best? Toni gives us examples.
Toni Simmons-Henson is a leader, author, advocate, and wonderful spirit. For over ten years she has guided the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival to greatness. She has given creators an audience and platform for many to share their work. The Atlanta Black Theatre Festival is one of the most renowned theatre festivals in the world. She is also a published author and poet that will share her voice in front of audiences across the globe.
She recently was awarded as the Creativity Cocktail's creator of the year. We are so appreciative that this honor shall henceforth be named the "Toni Simmons-Henson" award or "Toni' for short. She gives you a brief synopsis of the amazing things she has been doing to create a world in which creators survive and thrive in this conversation. Download this episode, subscribe and keep following the Creativity Cocktail podcast on all platforms!
"We must tell our stories." -Toni
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22 min - A reading from the play Jet Blacks starring Casey and Ivory. "REUNIFICATION"As part of our celebration of our two year anniversary.THIS IS A READING OF JET BLACKS PLAY WRITTEN BY WINSTON A. WILSONI want to thank our first every guests Casey J. Ashley and Ivory Shields for helping us celebrating our podcast's two year anniversary. They reprise their roles from Jet Blacks night club in a reading of the pivotal scene from the play. Every time we have an event (live or virtual), there will be a creative blessing. We hope that you enjoy this snippet and please subscribe to the podcast for all creatives.Jet Blacks was originally written a long time ago as I was feeling emotions coming out of 9/11. As the pandemic began, I wanted to feel some hope as a response to the many emotions I was going through. I begin to reimagine the story with the same characters in a different time. This scene represents the main character coming to grips with the emotional trauma of reuniting with his mother. When i write, I feel something usually and it and this represented that moment. Jet Blacks was written a bit over a decade ago and without a doubt the biggest play I've done, going over a cool two hours.We created Creativity Cocktail as a way for creatives to use their talents to help guide them through emotional trauma. It has been my ultimate pleasure to be associated with the energy to promote and celebrate the creative soul that each one has within. Create your universe-Winston.Our Website:https://www.risingtidescharity.orgOn Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creativity-cocktail/id1397215271?i=1000528537910On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6CI20YOiIL1SVLEzMQoURg?si=RHSooQRKSQal3jEgsCIAgw&dl_branch=1SUBSCRIBE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsqyDvvXrRgsy2QKYIi2mYQ20 min
- Values are what connects purpose to routines and tasksValues are the connective tissue between purpose and daily tasks. You can't get things done unless you know why the things you are doing have meaning. Goals can run into a minefield unless we aligned them with our core being. "You are a masterpiece painting that you are beautifying one brush stroke at a time." -WW,,#values #productivity #calling #purpose #winning #whyamIhere #whodoIlove #whatarevalues #feedingmymind #nevergiveuphttps://risingtidescharity.orghttps://winstonawilson.com6 min
- Emily McClain gives writers and all of guidance on starting, working, and completing projects!Emily is a wonderful playwright and educator. She is not only successful and immersed in our community, but she also helps others grow. One of the Rising Tides Charity's principle's are represented in Emily's commitment to the craft and giving to others. We are so honored to have her join us. If you are writer, go get your notebook out because you are going to need it. We want to thank Emily for joining us and hope she will join us again!https://newplayexchange.org/users/27781/emily-mcclainhttps://www.facebook.com/emily.mcclainhttps://pumphouseplayers.com/event/paradise-stayed/https://risingtidescharity.org50 min
- If you have a business, Dap Paxton will show you how to grind!Dap Paxton returns to the Creativity Cocktail. He exemplifies the drive of entrepreneurship and creativity. Do you struggle with the balance between the two? Listen to our conversation and he will give you tangible advice on how to focus. i’m so looking forward to him coming back to CC and you will get some much incredible wisdom from this brother!https://dapsworldstudios.com1 hr 7 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.
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