The Creative Coping Podcast

Jamey Bennett aka Chunjay is the self-proclaimed, “worlds okayest rapper” from the group Royal Ruckus. Recently he has released a brand new EP titled “Unexpected Joy” and is the host of the Brews, Beards, and Shipwrecks podcast.

In this episode Jamey gives deep insight behind some of his lyrics, his passion for music, and his involvement in The Samson Society - a community of men who are serious about authenticity, humility, and recovery.

From experience, Jamey shares that grief is not a problem to be solved as much as it is an experience to be tended.

Bonus: Surviving The Snap (My Superpower)

You're probably thinking, "Alright, we get it! You're on the cover of a local magazine, get over yourself!" but that's not entirely what this episode is about. It's so much more than that. This is about insecurity, low self-esteem and overcoming the obstacles that stand in the way of where you want to be. I hope you enjoy! 

Article Discussed In The Episode:

http://www.povhouma.com/mind_body/creative-coping/article_41f99bde-8642-11e9-895f-db9928c3953e.html

Jessica Harper is a singer and songwriter from Thibodaux, Lousiana who describes her sound as "Neo-Soul". She believes that music's purpose is to heal and that is what she intends to do with her own. She says, "I'm a singer/song writer whose quest is to create music that will touch and inspire audiences from all walks of life. Music has been and will always be a never ending quest."  Stay tuned after the show to hear Jessica's song, "2 More".

Connect with Jessica:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicageminiiharper/ 

Reverbnastion: https://www.reverbnation.com/jessicageminii

This interview aired on June 6th on Rock 97.7 in Houma, Louisiana. The interview was conducted by Mike St. John of the Bayou Radio Group. 

For more of Rock 97.7:

Rock977.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rock977ClassicRock/

Link to the Point of Vue article discussed:

http://www.povhouma.com/

Brett Weller is a New Orleans based singer/songwriter who draws influences from a variety of artists. He and his wife, Anna create music that has been described as, "a gumbo of sounds." On this episode we have a great conversation about the authenticity of being an artist, the shift that took place in his songwriting, and the importance of giving hope through his music. Life involves risk to which Brett says,  "We have to take a chance on something. We just can't sit around our life and not risk...but of course those decisions, those moments have an impact and they have a resolve."

Connect with Brett:

https://www.facebook.com/BrettWellerMusic/

https://www.instagram.com/brettwellermusic/

I’m at a point in my life where I am tired of getting stabbed in the back with the same shards of broken trust from the same people who refuse to change. I simply don’t have time for unnecessary drama anymore. So to the things that I can control, I’m changing it for the better. I am devoted to being a better husband,  father, and friend to those who need me. For some relationships, I grieved over the loss of, to others I’ve celebrated and in this episode, I’m finally talking about it.

Brett Harig is the owner of Harig Renovations in North Carolina and aside from his business ventures, he published his first book, "As You're Going". In this episode, we talk about that publishing process as well as having our priorities in line when it comes to our families.

Christopher Cizek takes on several creative roles including photographer, freelance filmmaker, and co-host of Uncomfortably Yours, a podcasts with his fiance', Courtney. Be sure to stay tuned after the show to hear Chris' heartfelt poem, "Theron Bud Yonkin in Retrospect".

Let's play a game...of podcast tag. In response to Youngman Brown over at Your Creative Push Podcast, I am releasing this bonus episode to hopefully ignite something within you to share your story right now. Straight from the show notes of Youngman, he states, "We are going explore the fact that your story doesn’t have to reach a completion for you to start sharing it. You simply have to share what’s inside of you. The closer you can get to that message, the better it will be…not necessarily in quality, but in the weight that it carries for you and for others." Of course it wouldn't be tag if I didn't choose anyone else so I am tagging Calvin and Josh at let god die Podcast to keep this train rolling. Share on!