On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, our host Winston Ward stops for some Wednesday "Winspiration". In this episode he discusses faith and discipline and states that it is the hallmark of success for all creatives. He relates the amount of discpline and faith that you need to the amount of faith people have in religion. It literally takes all that you've got in order for your passion and dreams to flourish. Check out this episode and comment what you think of it below. He surely dropped a ton of gems that could change your perspective about things. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC . Stay Creative Guys!

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast we interview the amazing Adiasha Richards LMHC of Growth & Transitions Counseling! She dropped so many gems in regards to mental health and opened our eyes to the many stigmas associated with mental health in the black community as well as in the Caribbean community. We also spoke about depression and mental health issues among creatives as well. This episode gets really deep and we are super excited that Adiasha stopped by to shed some much needed insight into these topics. Follow her on Instagram @Queenz_Therapist. If you're interested in any therapy sessions or mental health counseling of any sort, go to http://growthandtransitionscounseling.com & you can speak with Adiasha or any of the other amazing clinicians she has on her team. You can follow our podcast on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to keep the conversation going!

On this installment of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays discuss their favorite creatives in Black History! This list includes Spike Lee, Quincy Jones, Bob Marley and a few other amazing creatives. They also discuss what it's like to be young, black & gifted in this current generation. Stay tuned for more episodes and lets keep the conversation going on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Winston Ward stops by to ask a very important question. Do you have what it takes to be a successful creative? He breaks down what that means and also the importance of sacrifice in the life of a creative. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC to stay up to date with everything and to keep the conversation going. We look forward to speaking with you! Stay creative my friends!

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays have the amazing opportunity to interview DeyShawn Ambrister aka Dey Phoenix. Deyshawn is both an avid pole fitness dancer as well as an advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. He dropped so many gems during this podcast about staying true to who you are, investing in yourself, scheduling, overcoming stigmas etc. This is definitely not an episode you want to miss. Follow DeyShawn on instagram at @Pho3nixinc to learn more about his campaign “HIV Stops With Me”. Follow us on instagram as well to keep this conversation going. @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward and Ash Slays stop by to discuss Valentine’s Day and what it means to creatives. We discuss 5 tips to loving a creative, advice for single creatives, some of out best/worst dates and of course a Valentine’s Day playlist for your listening ears. Definitely a lot of advice here in this playlist for both creatives and the lovers of creatives. Check it out and let us know what you think. What’s the best date you’ve ever been on? The Worst? Let us know down in the comments. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to drop some gems in regards to letting your passion guide you. Many creatives nowadays are focused solely on the money and not enough on their passion. Once you make your passion a priority as many of our predecessors did, your passion will turn into your paycheck! Check out the episode and let us know what you think down below in the comments. Is your paycheck more important than your passion or is it vice versa? Lets talk about it creatives. 

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On the latest installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we  interview the amazing Acacia Berry of Archaelogical Analytics. On this final podcast episode with Acacia, she dropped so many hidden gems about purpose, passion   & staying true to who you are.  Follow us on Instagram   @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

Happy New Year from Winston Ward & Ash Slays of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast! On this episode we discuss the things we're leaving in 2019 & what we're planning for 2019. What are you leaving in 2019? What are you planning for 2019? Let us know down in the comments or on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC !!! Once again, Happy New Year & we wish you nothing but peace and happiness in the new year. 

On the latest installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, we  interview the amazing Acacia Berry of Archaelogical Analytics. During  this podcast, she dropped so many hidden gems about purpose, passion  & staying true to who you are. Be on the lookout for the next part  of this Acacia Berry series. Follow us on instagram  @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC