On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and speak about the future of the pod. We discuss future episodes and what's next for us. Stay up to date with everything we have going on by following us on IG at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative.

On this episode of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down with Tribal NYC owner Brittany Betts-Thompson. Brittany discusses Tribal NYC and her passion for making candles and other Items based around scents. We speak about her ups and downs with getting the business up and running as well as her trial and error with deciding on certain scents. She dropped so many gems in regards to perseverance and having a strategy in running your business. Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts. Follow Tribal NYC on Instagram at @TribalNYC_ and check out her website www.tribalnewyorkcity.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC & as always, Stay Creative.

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston & Ash Slays speak about their transition out of working a 9-5 job to being a full time creative. We speak about the ups and downs of being a full time creative as well as the joys It brings. We also give some insight on how to go about transitioning out into this world full time with some helpful tips and practices. Stay up to date with us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to continue the conversation. And as always, Stay Creative!

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to speak about creating your own timeline. In a world full of people who constantly find themselves conforming to the plans of their peers and society, Ash Slays encourages you to create your own timeline. Do things at your own pace, It's way more fulfilling that way. Check out this episode and share with us a time when someone tried to change your plans. Stay informed with everything we have going on by following our Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, Stay Creative. 

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward & Ash Slays discuss creating your value and what It means to creatives. We touch on things specific to us in regards to when we started seeing value within ourselves and how we like to give value to other creatives. Check out this episode and let us when did you find value within yourself. Let's continue this conversation on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . And as always, stay creative.

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we're celebrating Episode 100. Thank you to everyone who sent in videos and sat down with us via zoom to make this episode possible. So many gems from so many beautiful people were dropped on this episode. Tap in and help us celebrate. Cheers to 100. See you at Episode 200! Be sure to follow us on Instagram & as always, stay creative. 

In this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slayss & Winston Ward discuss preacher's kids and how growing up in church affected them as adults. Being a preacher's kid herself, Ash Slays speaks candidly on the things that she experienced. As most creatives growing up in the church, we faced lots of pressure to fit into the secular crowd or to just conform to religion. We unpack all of this and more in this episode. Check It out and let us know what you think either down in the comments or on our Instagram, @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC. And as always, Stay Creative. 

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we sit down with multi-faceted artist Quincy Valentine (@Mr.QValentine). We spoke on how creativity runs in his family, being a rapper/singer/producer and he also dropped some gems for all aspiring creatives. His secret talent stumped us as well. Tap in and check out this episode and let us know what you resonate with. Stay up to date with everything Quincy is working on at QValentineMusic.com. Stream his new single "Like You Do" available on all digital music streaming platforms. Follow us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to continue the conversation. And as always, Stay Creative!

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we sit down with SOMU artist Gerard Thompson ( @GtTheArtist ) and discuss his debut project "Blue Dream". He discusses his inspiration behind the title, favorite songs, and what's next for him musically. We also discussed his progression from his previous mixtapes and how this project put him in a different place creatively.  A lot of gems in this podcast for artists who are looking to take their creativity to the next level. Lastly, Ashley stumped Gerard with some amazing Rapid Fire questions. Check out the episode and let us know what you were able to take away from this. Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreative to continue the conversation and as always, Stay Creative.