Curious about Improv and how it can help you in your creative or professional career? We are joined by Darryl Hinds, an alum of the Second City Toronto Main Stage and regular on CBS’s Little Mosque on the Prairie. This episode discusses how Improv helps creatives and non-creatives alike, how to have a stronger audition, and how to pivot creatively. Show notes available at www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com

YouTube star Shereen Ladha shares how she balances her full-time corporate job with her professional dance business.  Shereen is the director of the popular YouTube channel 'dancewithSL'.  She's been named Top 100 Canadian women with cool jobs and one of Canada's Stars on the rise by Google Canada.  Shereen talks to us about balancing your two careers, bringing your true self to work, and finding your unique proposition to the world.  Show notes and more: www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com

Brooklyn-born, Long Island-bred, Stefon Bristol is writing his own success story as a fresh face with a creative voice in the indie film world. Stefon is an award-winning filmmaker. His first feature film, See You Yesterday, was released on Netflix in May 2019. Hear Stefon’s journey, how he developed and nurtured a mentoring relationship with Spike Lee, and much more! Show notes at www.creativebreakthroughpodcast.com. Subscribe to email newsletter for creative grants, opportunities, and resources.

Welcome back to season 2 of Creative Breakthrough! After a three-month hiatus I have a lot to share! At the end of Season 1, I was stressed out, semi-depressed, and definitely not feeling creative. Tune in to hear about the changes I made (and my good news!) and how I’ve been able to align myself with the universe to begin accepting blessings (again!)! If you are a creative entrepreneur or creative hustler, and are feeling uncreative or not yourself and need inspiration, this is the episode for you!

It's the season 1 finale - see you in September! Thank you all for tuning in! Today’s guest brings together all the themes we’ve discussed in Season 1. Tissa Hami, a Muslim Iranian female, shares her journey from Wall Street to stand-up comedian. We discuss how she discovered her passion, how she accelerated her career, the pros/cons of being a full-time creative, and why decided to stop performing. An entire creative journey weaved in to one episode! More information at: funnybrowngirl.com/podcast

Felicia Pride, a writer on Ava DuVernay’s Queen Sugar, opens up about her creative journey, why she took a break from writing, and her creative writing comeback. We also talk age and that you're never too old! Felicia’s story is inspirational in her search for truth and fulfillment as a woman of color in the industry.

Felicia also provides useful advice for screenwriters interested in writing programs. More information: funnybrowngirl.com/podcast

I’m back from Africa, where I had the opportunity to speak about creativity and my podcast, facilitate improv workshops, and perform comedy. In this week’s episode, I talk about my experience, how I landed this once in a lifetime opportunity, lessons learned, and advice for creatives looking to share their creative content with a global audience! And of course, a big thank you to the organizers of the Ismaili Economic Forum for inviting me and giving me this awesome opportunity!

James Lopez, the Head of Motion Pictures at Will Packer Production, opens up about his journey from call center representative to Producer of Girls Trip and Little. He discusses his time in the music industry working at Atlantic Records and his transition in to the film industry. In this interview, James shares his strategies to be successful and his advice to others looking to excel in their creative journey. More information: funnybrowngirl.com/podcast

There is a stigma around quitting. We are scared people will judge us or that we are not worthy of the opportunity. But guess what? Winners quit all the time. Being flexible is a key trait of a winner, and sometimes that includes quitting. Today, I open up for the first time why I left the radio and the lessons learned. If you feel stuck or unhappy in your creative pursuit, you don’t want to miss this episode.

Aliya was on track to be a successful banker on Wall Street when she decided to leave her coveted job and trained at the International Culinary Center. She now calls herself a Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Personality, Mother and (now!) App Developer. Aliya has worked at a number of restaurants around NYC including Junoon (which won a Michelin Star!) before writing her first cookbook. Aliya shares advice on creating a niche for yourself and jumping head first in to your passion project!