Today I'm sharing my newest piece, Freedom, about my natural hair journey. I performed this piece at an open mic recently, and in this episode, I share tidbits of wisdom I gained from stepping out of my comfort zone. Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the showSHEER CREATIVITY LINKSRead Laraya's creative writing on Of Wisdom and WanderCheck out Laraya's websiteOrder Laraya's poetry collection

Everyone has their own fears. Fears for creatives can be unique because sharing our interests and our work with the public can be a vulnerable experience. In this episode, I analyze my own relationship with fear from school age to now, and I share solutions to press forward as a creative in the public sphere.Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the showSHEER CREATIVITY LINKSRead Laraya's creative writing on Of Wisdom and...

Choosing a creative path is always a daunting task, but Sandra Uche is grateful to be thriving on the road less traveled. In this conversation, Sandra shares her journey from corporate to creative, leaving behind her education in public health and starting a jewelry business. SUPPORT SANDRAPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandraauche/Jewelry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nneala.co/Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/gue...

We love seeing Black women traveling! Listen to Alieshia from Alieshia's Adventures talk about starting her travel YouTube channel, her experience relocating to Atlanta, balancing the many aspects of her brand, and more! Watch Alieshia's Adventures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlieshiasAdventuresListen to the Millennial Thoughts Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-thoughts/id1341002595Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a futur...

We're starting off Mental Health Awareness month with a bang! Did y'all know creative counseling was a real practice within the mental health sphere? Listen to this conversation with Creativity Counselor Cindy Cisneros as we chat about her origins in creativity counseling, paving your own creative journey, finding balance, and more!Connect with Cindy: https://www.creativelyllc.com/Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the...

Sometimes the cure to our creative struggle is realizing the power of ourselves. This episode is full of affirmations to help you see the greatness of your creative journey and in yourself as a person. Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the showSHEER CREATIVITY LINKSRead Laraya's creative writing on Of Wisdom and WanderCheck out Laraya's websiteOrder Laraya's poetry collection

Publishing my debut poetry book Words from a Wanderer has been one of my greatest achievements thus far, but being an indie author has its challenges. In this episode, I talk about the "making of" my poetry collection, regretting publishing on Amazon, and dealing with critiques from readers.Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the showSHEER CREATIVITY LINKSRead Laraya's creative writing on Of Wisdom and WanderCheck out L...

Quarter One of 2023 is officially over on Friday, March 31. As creatives, this is the time to reflect over what goals we’ve achieved thus far and what adjustments we can make to reach our fullest capabilities. In this episode, I get real about my future goals for this podcast and beyond. Hopefully this helps you not feel alone in your journey toward pressing past your fears. Order Laraya's poetry book Words from a Wanderer on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/words-wanderer-collection-Laray...

This Sheer Creator is acquainted with multiple disciplines. Brittany Renee is a dancer, choreographer, poet, and content creator from Kentucky. In this conversation, Brittany and I talk about her choreography process, blending dance with poetry, pandemic woes, and her most notable creative projects.Watch Brittany's poem Black Bouquets on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2z5EXoUP7I&t=35sListen to The Black Girl Project on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/agents-...

I'm always learning from everyday adventures. Tune in to hear me talk about my frustrating experience skiing for the first time, and what lessons I learned about my creativity. Hopefully, it helps you be patient with your creativity and reignites your passion for your craft.Want to share a comment with me regarding a current episode or a future episode/guest? Send me a text!Support the showSHEER CREATIVITY LINKSRead Laraya's creative writing on Of Wisdom and WanderCheck out Laraya's websiteOr...