Creative Conversations with Briana Elmore

We are back with another solo episode with Briana where she dives into the notion of not chasing your dreams, but being present as you move towards your dreams. In this conversation, Briana unpacks the importance of showing gratitude for your process and giving yourself grace along the way. This conversation is an opportunity to be transparent with yourself and reflect on where you've come from in your creative journey as you push towards your goals.

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Chicago rap artist, Cassius Tae, speaks in a way listeners find a commonality and inspiration from. Each song engages in conversation around heartfelt emotions like love and pain, self awareness, and desires for success. Tae's aesthetic is embodied through a blend of classic hip hop and mainstream production, allowing him to speak with, not at, whoever hears him. Ultimately, you listen to Cassius Tae to hear yourself. Briana and Cassius Tae break down the stigmas that exists for black men owning and operating in vulnerability. We speak about the healing that takes place where vulnerability lives. This conversation is about the humanization of creatives.   

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Estelle Avbuere studied Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, and supplemented her studies with voice and music classes. Now, while temporarily working in healthcare, she sings, acts, and dances, and hosts Creatively by Estelle: A Podcast for Creative & Performing Artists. 

She is determined to help other beginner musical theatre performers and vocalists grow their creative gifts through her emerging voice coaching business. She’s finally pursuing her God-given dream of being an artist and inspiring other artists, and she’s happy to bring other creatives along for the ride!   Briana and Estelle discuss transitioning into a creative oriented lane and owning your journey. We unpack the feelings of trying to please others with your life's work and making the conscience decision to give yourself autonomy over your career path.  

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HIDDEN CREATIVE SERIES

This week, we kick off a new series of episodes that we will be incorporating into the show with creative deep dives on historical creative figures who are not as well known but have had an imense impact on creativity. We kick this series off with learning about the story of Ethel Waters. We gain some insight into her accomplishments as well as her complicated personal life.

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In this solo episode with Briana, she tackles what to do when you don't feel like creating. Step 1: Know that it is okay! As creatives, it is okay to not be inspired. Take a step back to refocus, care for yourself, and create as the best version of yourself both personally and creatively. Briana discusses this and more as she continues to empower creatives to give themselves some grace along their journey and listen to themselves if they are experiencing a 'creative block'.

Introvert v. Extrovert Quiz https://www.buzzfeed.com/emmamyles/introvert-extrovert-food-quiz

Toxic Traits Quiz https://www.buzzfeed.com/jane_m/eat-meals-reveal-worst-quality-quiz

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We know change can be scary, especially as a creative! In another solo episode with Briana, she talks about navigating through creative growth. She gives a transparent update on how she's growing from writer and editor into the role of podcaster. She discusses the attachment that artists have with maintaining their first creative pursuits while adding to their creative resume. This episode will hopefully serve as an affirmation of your greatness and a call to honor your creative roots! It's literally only up from here!

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In this episode we dive into a conversation with wellness professional, serial entrepreneur, and realtor Richelle Barge. We delve into how essential your health and wellness is to your overall being. You cannot be creative if you aren't holistically healthy. As Richelle talks about her own journey to finding the best profession that rendered happiness, we discuss how she found her calling as a wellness professional specializing in gut health. Her story will ignite your desire to care for yourself as you move closer to your creative aspirations.

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We have a Creative Conversations first, this week with our first group interview with musical group Z.A.M. Official. Z.A.M. Official is a hip hop trio of strong women who are taking their industry and artistry by storm. We break down stereotypes that are associated with groups in the music industry as we talk about their unique journey into their group. As individuals, these ladies stand strong and, as a group, they bring a new flare that gives empowerment and humanization to woman. Their music not only gives you the permission to be yourself, but it also gives you the confidence to walk in your authenticity.

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This week, Briana speaks with fellow One Choice Magazine family member, Trishana Horton. Trishana is the editor of the Arts & Culture and a very talented singer, songwriter, wrier, educator and owner of Note to Note. She is definitely an accomplished multi-hyphenate who has had experience in the power of creative collaboration. We talk about how important it is to walk confidently and fully in your art while owning the lane you are in. The confidence and boldness that we must possess to be able to draw people into your art form and give loyalty to your brand. This episode is whole kee kee that will encourage and inspire you to be a movement by yourself and a force when collaborated. and be sure to subscribe to One Choice Magazine to see consume the Arts & Culture section edited by Trishana.  

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In this solo episode with Briana, she reflects on what it means to have a creative community of friends and how important it is to show up for them while highlighting past guests on the show. 

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Tyriq has a new project, I Am Everything, that can be streamed on all music platforms!

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