Creatives Over Cocktails

Reminiscing on the days of Love Jones and Bar Car - we welcome professor, entrepreneur, and public speaker, Eric Holt. We talk about defying limits and turning nos into clients through the lessons of patience. Get insight on the impact of Covid-19 on live music venues and how you can support local venues nationwide through #saveourstages.

Plus, Cocktail Enthusiast Bre has a special holiday treat - Crockpot Sangria. #sipslow

Eric Holt is CEO of Chiminus Enterprises, a diverse lifestyle marketing and consulting company that is nationally recognized. He is also the Managing Partner of Chiminus’ successful subsidiary concert promotions company, The Lovenoise Group. Relentless in his pursuit of excellence, which is complemented by his great work ethic, Holt insists on giving back to the community. Eric Holt also has full-time professorship at Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University where he specializes in Urban Music, Live Music Venues, Marketing and Promotions.

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Featured Cocktail: Crockpot Sangria
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Support Your Local Music Venues
National Independent Music Association Initiative
https://www.nivassoc.org/take-action

Support Small Businesses - Mentions
Just Play Entertainment: https://www.justplayentertainment.com/
Stacey Wines: https://www.instagram.com/staceywines/
Adore Boutique: https://www.instagram.com/adoreboutiquenashville/
Pilot Boutique: https://www.instagram.com/pilot_nashville/
Mario Charles Productions: https://www.instagram.com/mariocharlesproductions/
Small Business Highlight: WKND Hang Suite https://www.instagram.com/wkndhangsuite/

Leia Avery, inventor, entrepreneur, and founder of Just Play Entertainment is bringing the nostalgic fun. She talks about the importance of having fun, her creative process and tapping into your passion and purpose. We talk about building a business, flipping failures to overcome during Covid, and coming out of the pandemic on top. Discover the importance of positivity and how to strengthen relationships despite the distance between loved ones.

Leia Avery is the Founder of Just Play Entertainment, a full-service game and event production company. Available for in person social distancing events, Just Play was recognized by “The Look Chicago” as one of the top 10 companies to celebrate special occasions during the pandemic. Leia is also the inventor of the popular Hip Hop Charades which was featured on WCIU’s The Jam TV Show, VH1’s Black Ink Crew Chicago and social media platforms such as Baller Alert, Rolling Out Magazine and HBCU Lifestyle. Hip Hop Charades also was featured at the New York Toy Fair and Chicago Toy and Game Expo where it was awarded as one of the “Top 10 Boredom Busters” by Mom’s Choice.

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Whisk & Blend
Featured Artist: Morgan Bosman
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Featured Drink: The Bre-A-Rita aka Cadillac Margarita
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This episode we welcome Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly of Louis York. They talk about challenging the norms, breaking ceilings, and pivotal moments in their careers. Described as “Spiritual Soul Food” by co-host Brian Sexton, Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly discuss Stevie Wonder’s influence on their creativity, life lessons and making the decision to go your own way.
For the past 15 years, multi-Grammy nominated musicians Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly have defined the sound of pop and R&B. Both together and apart, they’ve written and produced hits for artists spanning Miley Cyrus and Rihanna to Christina Aguilera and Bruno Mars, challenging the conventions of what listeners have come to expect and guiding the direction it should take.

Find more about We Sound Crazy Podcast, Tiny Book Club and Louis York at: Wierdoworkshop.com
Book recommendation: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

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On this episode artist Omari Booker explores how his experiences with the biases of the criminal justice system shaped his current work and what he cares about. We talk about the influence of hip hop on his life and the gift of being an artist for a living.  
Omari Booker takes a process-oriented approach to his art, embracing it as a therapeutic modality through which he is able to express his passion for the freedom and independence that the creative process allows him to experience. The philosophy that undergirds Omari’s work is FREEDOM THROUGH ART and he aspires to create work that communicates to his audience their unique and intrinsic ability to be free. Learn more at https://omaribooker.com/


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During "Class is in Session" our weekend bartender, Dee, explores elements of a fine cocktail and introduces the crew to the Mezcal Old Fashioned.

Listen here for a preview of what you can expect from Creatives Over Cocktails' Season 1!

In part 3, Gina Miller gives us the inside scoop on Entertainment One’s latest signings. She discusses the ins and outs of artist development and identifying your message to the world. Gina Miller shares what she wishes she can unlearn and her prayer for 2020.

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Guest: Gina Miller http://www.ginamillerpresents.com/
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Brain Sexton https://www.instagram.com/iamspreadluv
Lonnell Matthews, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithlonnell
Eboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb

We’re back with the missing episodes from our interview with Gina Miller, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Entertainment One. In part 2 of our conversation we continue her journey to the life changing experience of being named one of Billboard’s 2018 Women in Music Top Executives. We talk purpose, discernment, collaboration and taking a real look in the mirror to change the trajectory of your thought process.

Gina Waters Miller, a lifelong musician, music educator, and music industry veteran, her love for music and the arts has forged the way and proven to be a significant part of her life’s purpose and work. Miller oversees the day to day operations for eOne in Nashville, which includes monikers eOne, Light Records & IndieBlu Music. She believes in service and is committed to reaching back, pulling up and pushing forward. As an executive, entrepreneur, educator and advocate for equality and equity; she is a sought-after speaker, clinician, writer, mentor, contributor, and philanthropist. Miller uses her voice, influence, and time to work, empower, illuminate, and bring action to the organizations she faithfully serves and community in which she lives.


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Lonnell Matthews, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/inspirewithlonnell
Eboné Merrimon https://www.instagram.com/deepsouleb

Mentions and Sponsors
Twisted Sistuhs Wine
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Kia B Nails (Mention COC host Ebone for 20% off)
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Adore boutique
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Gritty Soul
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Blu Artistry Nikki Campbell
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“Beautiful Girl You Are Already Enough.” Merchandise by Gina Miller
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As of podcast release date Supernatural Hair and Beauty is closed.

Our Creatives Over Cocktails hosts chop it up with eOne Entertainment Executive Gina Miller. In this first part, of a 3 part series, Gina describes how she got her foot in the door of the music industry.

Meet co-host Brian, Ebone and Lo, and hear more about what to expect on the Creatives Over Cocktails Podcast.