KTS Reviews Creative Corner

Jake Johnston has been training in jiu-jitsu for nearly thirty years. One of the original members of Pedro Sauer’s team in the early nineties, Jake has gone from teaching jiu-jitsu out of his garage to co-owning a school with over 130 students. His experiences both training and teaching jiu-jitsu have helped him to better understand the Gracie philosophy which is based on efficiency, control, and patience.

To learn more from Jake, find him on Facebook, Instagram, or visit him at the Gracie St. George Academy in Southern Utah.

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Ray and Cara Forrester own and coach at Crossfit St. George in Southern Utah. Both of them seasoned athletes, Ray and Cara keep things family-oriented in their gym as they help men and women in their community push themselves in ways they never thought possible. Today we discuss their motto “Grit. Grow. Give.”, and how those three things have helped them in their lives as well as in the lives of their gym members.

To check out more of what Ray and Cara are doing to Crossfit St. George, find them on Instagram or head over to their website.

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LJ Tirado is a videographer and founder of Tirado Media, an advertisement company he started that specializes in video marketing. Using his skills as an artist and as a small business owner, Tirado constructs Facebook and web advertisements that share his clients’ values while having his own creative spin on things.

In this episode we discuss networking, the mechanics of video marketing, and how to grow a business organically without the use of social media. For more information on Tirado Media, visit them at their website.

.*Note: The Meetup app we discuss in this episode can be downloaded at the Google Play Store.

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Uncle Aaron Ward struggled with addiction for much of his teen and young adult life. Now over twenty-eight years into his own recovery, Uncle Aaron helps others to work towards and maintain sobriety at Lion’s Gate Recovery. He has been a counselor for multiple recovery programs over the years, all of which have prepared him for his position as a co-owner of Lion’s Gate.

As co-owner, Uncle Aaron was able to develop a recovery program that he felt was more effective than others he’d previously worked with. His team is made up of like-minded people who share that same passion to help others turn their lives around.

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Poleta “Leka” Saena is an artist currently based out of St. George, UT. Born and raised in between American Samoa and Alaska, Leka uses art to connect with his Samoan heritage. What started as a collection of “Daddy’s drawings” on Instagram has blossomed into the graphic design company Lekz55. Today Leka and his family use their platform to share Pacific Island culture with the world.

“Remember Who You Are and Straighten Your Crown” refers to one of Leka’s original drawings of a young taupou straightening a tuiga on her head. We based today’s interview off of that image as a way to focus on knowing your roots and being proud of them. Some topics we cover include the Poly Movement happening in the creative industry, authenticity in Pacific artwork, and how this family of three work together to make things happen.

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Creative Advice: Do it. There’s no way to reach your potential if you’re not even trying.

Connect with Leka: Lekz55 is most active on Instagram and their website Lekz55.com. You can also find them on Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat.

**Note: Just to provide a visual of today’s theme, below is a snapshot from my Instagram story.

Becky Sampson is a motivational speaker, life coach, and an up and coming author. Ten years ago she lost 130 lbs after learning to cope with a binge-eating disorder. She has kept the weight off ever since, and now spends her time sharing her story with the world.

In this episode we discuss goal-setting, how to win in life by losing, and how to set yourself up for success.

Creative Advice: Do something to motivate yourself daily, and then celebrate the small successes you have at the end of every day.

Connect with Becky: To learn more about Becky, be sure to look her up on Facebook and at BeckySampson.com.

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Uncle David Galea’i is a three-time world fireknife champion and current fireknife dancing instructor at the Polynesian Cultural Center. In 2006, he organized local fireknife dancing group Vaimatina. Today Vaimatina travels worldwide to teach, perform, and host fireknife dancing competitions.

In this episode Uncle David shares how he got involved with fireknife dancing and gives some advice for beginners. He explains that, while “fireknife dancing is dangerous,” it is also a beautiful art form that connects us to our culture and the inner toa Samoa inside of all of us.

*This episode was filmed at the Hale Ohana of the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Fireknife Dancing Advice: Get involved with the community and find people to talk to. The best way to improve is to connect with seasoned fireknife dancers and get their input.

Connect with Uncle David: For more fireknife dancing tips and to see what Vaimatina is up to, look them up on Facebook and Instagram.

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Tilomai Hill is a full-time makeup artist in Los Angeles, CA. Born and raised in Laie, Tilomai says her upbringing and family life are what keep her grounded in such a fast-paced work environment. Some of her current projects include Love and Hip Hop season 6, along with several music videos for the biggest names in the music industry.

On a personal level, I’ve always looked up to Tilo. She and a lot of the older cousins were basically big sisters to me. A little over five months ago I told her how I didn’t know if I had what it takes to be an author. By the end of that conversation, she committed me to buying a ticket to my first writing conference. Two weeks later I pitched my novel to three different publishers and got writing advice from Brandon Sanderson. I know this will sound 100% biased, but Tilo is legit! In this episode she shares how perseverance and keeping a positive attitude have helped her chase her dreams.

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Creative Advice: JUST DO IT! Nobody is ever going to take you seriously if you can’t take yourself seriously. People may not believe in you now, but they’ll come around as they see you progress. Dive in headfirst and you’ll learn how to fly.

Connect with Tilomai Hill: To see more of and be inspired by Tilomai’s work, be sure to follow her on Instagram.

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Richie Norton is a bestselling author, CEO, blogger, and all-around happy guy. His dream is to help other people live their dreams, which is exactly what he’s been doing over the course of his career. He does personal coaching, business consulting, offers a wide variety of online courses, and has appeared on platforms like Forbes, CNN, and the Huffington Post.

In this episode we discuss Richie’s core belief that all great ideas were once considered stupid. Along the way we touch on how fears can cripple potential, Gavin’s law, and Richie’s success acronym S.T.A.R.T.

To connect with Richie head on over to RichieNorton.com, where you can download the 76-day action guide for Mastering The Power of Starting Something Stupid mentioned in today’s episode. Richie can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Creatives go through a lot of stress. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to make a name for yourself or are well-established in the field. There will always be bills to pay, a fridge to fill, and deadlines to meet. For budding creatives, it’s especially difficult to balance everything when there’s the constant nagging of, “Am I even going to make it?” The constant failure and rejection can easily lead to depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and worst of all, quitting.

In this episode, youth counselor Ryan Ng provides a few ways creatives can administer proper self-care. We go into depression, coping with rejection, and a couple ways to support those struggling with mental illnesses.

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