Creativity Chat

Phillip Vo's EP "Sophomore Year" came out this past spring. It features songs like: "Young Love", "Wrong", "Old Boyfriends", and "October Rain". Today we chat about: his writing process, the songs that are never heard, receiving encouragement from friends, where his confidence comes from, and why he should start a Kickstarter for his next album. Well, I tried to encourage him to start a kickstarter, but stay tuned to see if he does. 

Where to find Phillip:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipvomusic/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JAA5Ru4PGTa9oWXsp9DnQ?si=zj_T72hFScGUN-W_DUICKQ

"Old Boyfriends" music video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgmJsRpA6u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Victoria IX chats about creating with the listener experience in mind, learning how to play drums, programming with Logic, producing music, her new album, and much more.

You can listen to Victoria IX on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5R8eKj6Y4suW4qTEdQcT5C

Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriatheninth/

Victoria's Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/victoriaix/emotional-distancing

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Elana Tee has never waited to teach or mentor. With organizations like Girls Who Code and the Code Cooperative, Elana is an example that you are never too young (or too old) to volunteer your time in serving others.

Elana: https://www.instagram.com/elanadrinkstee/

Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/

https://codecooperative.org/

The Code Cooperative is a community of people who learn, use, and build technology to create life changing possibilities for individuals and communities impacted by incarceration.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codecooperative/

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Brendan Abernathy's new single "You Are Loved" is now streaming anywhere you can find music. On today's Creativity Chat, Brendan talks about the process of pursuing music after college, touring the country with house shows, taking a leap of faith, the importance of community, and many more topics. 

Brendan's links

Website: https://www.babernathy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanabernathy/

You can listen to "You are Loved" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1E7mnjlJAuel6Hoj2KMFvX?si=4nHZkJRWS2OaDTAlmerZmw

You can find Brendan on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39ETOzAilLp4bcJAUU8mmW?si=e912JJBuQRyXqANitLUxkw

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Sydney Smith lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia where she continues to expand her art practice. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clemson University, where she first began exploring the relationship between art-making and personal reflection. As a painter and printmaker, Sydney developed an interest in using natural elements and layer to communicate the complexities and realities of growth in the human experience. Her previous work served not only as a method of reflection, but it formed as a means to humanize, unify, and celebrate those navigating such a journey. 

Today we chat about creating during coronavirus, doing live wedding paintings, the importance of play, and much more.

Learn more about Sydney here: https://www.sydneysmithart.org/ 

Sydney's art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydney_smith_art/ 

Sydney's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swishysydsmith/

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I asked myself, "Who is championing creativity in my life?" Mia Brabham and Ellen Dziubek immediately came to mind. We met through YouTube and have been friends for the past 10 years. Mia is an author, host, creator and digital personality living in Washington D.C.. She just released her first book "Note to Self." Ellen is a Freelance Portrait Photographer and Videographer living in Toledo, Ohio. Today we chat about internet friendships, what school didn't teach us, the beauty of collaboration, and loads more. 

Mia's links: 

Website | https://www.bymiabrabham.com/

Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/yourstrulymia

You can purchase "Note to Self"  here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B39MR8T/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08B39MR8T&linkCode=as2&tag=175306-20&linkId=b90ea59e705ef59feac717263d87c8cb

Ellen's links: 

Website | https://www.ellendziubek.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ellendziubek/?hl=en

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I'm sharing 19 Films to Watch with Black Leads that have influenced, encouraged and/or educated me (from this year to ten years ago). I hope at least one will do the same to you.

1. "Dark Girls" (2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjgTIN9pTE

2. "Light Girls" (2015) Oprah’s YouTube channel uploaded it for free a few weeks ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2XfuJS3bZQ 

3. "Good Hair" (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-4qxz08So

4. "Becoming" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePNJGL7nDU

5. "More than Just a Game" (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUrAzQDetg

6. "Race" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIe4JKjYn4

7. "Loving" (2016): youtube.com/watch?v=zRXuCY7tRgk

8. "Mandela: A Walk to Freedom" “UK Version” (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGuC7elOO6M

9. "The Hate U Give" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8OkVT0hw

10. "Concussion" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6hPdC41RM

11. "Selma" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic

12. "Hidden Figures" (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI

13. "Hair Love" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28

14. "42" (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9RHqdZDCF0

15. "Marshall" (2017): youtube.com/watch?v=IfvzEXhhWNk

16. "Pele" (2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrfxHOXsDE

17. "Harriet" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqoEs4cG6Uw

18. "Just Mercy" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78

19. "Black Panther" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU

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My dad was born in Georgia in the 60s. He began attending an elementary school 10 years after it was integrated. He talks about his experience as a student, man, and a father. He speaks to why Black Lives Matter, and gives life advice. Had a fun time recording this one. Hope you enjoy it! 

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Celeste M. Scott talks about studying to become a screenwriter while writing articles for Polychrome Magazine. She shares how a trip to New York (and a visit on a tv show set) encouraged her to write editorial pieces for Local Wolves. Celeste moved to New York pre-coronavirus and just recently launched 'Not a Writer's Club,' a newsletter with prompts to help you write, even when it’s hard. 

I think you're going to like this Creativity Chat.

Where to find Celeste:

Her website: https://www.celestescott.com/

Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestuhl/

You can sign up for Not a Writers' Club: https://notawritersclub.substack.com/

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Cecily Davis is a dancer and choreographer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent a few seasons with the Georgia Ballet and shares her story on her journey so far. We talk about starting later than others, moving to a new city, beginning to choreograph, and loads more.

Cecily's dance account: https://www.instagram.com/fouette.enthusiast/

Cecily's personal account: https://www.instagram.com/cecil_ysara/

"The Giver" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sF3TqacPZ0

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Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher