On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by to help us create our frame. Laying out your priorities and having a system (or Order of Operations) can have a tremendous effect on your creativity. At times we can be unfocused and clustered but creating your frame can help get organized and create efficiently. Keep up with Ash Slays on In @Ash_Slayss and follow the podcast on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

In this installment of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ashley & Winston speak on getting back on your grind for the new season. We speak on various topics such as Getting Your Uniform together and Preparing Your Supplies. Its not what you think either. Follow us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC See You Soon!

On this installment of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by with a very personal #TalkToMeTuesday episode. She discusses the importance of being up front about the issues your facing and handling it with grace because you never know who could be watching. Often times we aren't aware of who we're inspiring as we're climbing up life's vigorous mountains. Stay up to date with everything we've to going on by following us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativesNYC & on Twitter @TheCreativesNYC

In the second installment of this playlist episode, Hosts Winston & Ashley sit down and discuss more music that should be grouped together in playlists. Our themes for this episode are Motivational Songs/Gospel, Black BBQ Classics & Songs That Put You In Your Feelings. We end off the episode with our favorite songs of all time. Be sure to check us out on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC & on Twitter @TheCreativesNYC . We'd love to hear from you! Here's the list of songs from our playlists

Motivational songs/ Gospel Hits 

Brighter Day - Kirk Franklin

Boss - The Carters

Endow Me - Coko

Rebuild - J. Moss

James Fortune - The Curse Is Broken

Never Would Have Made It - Marvin Sapp

Sorry not sorry- Demi Lovato

Power- Kanye West 

UltraLight Beam - Kanye West

Apple Of My Eye - Rick Ross

Black BBQ classics 

Before I Let Go - Frankie Beverley

Ella Mai - Boo’d Up

Meek Mill - Dreams & Nightmares 

Beyonce - Love On Top

She’s a bad Mamma Jamma

step in the name of love- R Kelly 

Candy- Cameo 

Happy People-R Kelly 

Juicy- Biggie 

Every little step- Bobby Brown 

Poison - BBD 

Songs that put you in your feelings 

Melanie Fiona - It Kills Me

Keyshia Cole - Love

Boyz II Men - End Of The Road

Lauryn Hill - Killin Me Soflty 

Usher - You Got It Bad 

Suffocate- J.  Holiday 

1+1 - Beyonce 

Don’t- Bryson Tiller 

One sweet Day- Boys II Men ft Mariah Carey 

In love with another man- Jasmine Sullivan 

Normal Girl - Sza

On today's episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down and talk about playlists and how they set the mood for any and everything. We discuss our favorite songs and some of the playlists we currently have on our devices. Be on the lookout for our comprehensive list of all of the songs on Tidal, Spotify & Apple Music playlists very soon! Follow us at @RiseofTheCreativeNYC

Here's the list of what we have so far. 

Get Me Hype

Juvenile - Back That Ass Up

Uncle Luke - Doo Doo Brown

Cardi B - Bodak Yellow

Goldlink - Crew

BHAD Baby - Gucci Flip Flops

Migos - Walk It Like I Talk It

The Carters - Ape Shit

ASAP Ferg - Plain Jane

Beyonce - Freakum Dress

Drake - Nice For What

Sexual Healing

Omarion - Sexplaylist

Tank - When We(Remix)

Trey Songz - Scratchin Me Up

Trevor Jackson - Right Now

Beyonce - Rocket

Usher - Can You Handle It

August Alsina - Kissing On My Tattoos

Rihanna - Sex With Me

Ne-Yo - Mirror

Marques Houston - Naked

From 9-5 to Trap Star

Crime Mob - Knuck If You Buck

Gucci Mane - Lemonade

Block Boy JB - Look Alive

Kodak Black - Roll In Piece

Jay Z - Big Pimpin

Watch The Throne - Niggaz In Paris

Young Jeezy - Soul Survivor

DMX - Meet Me Outside

50 Cent - Gangsta

Trick Daddy - Imma Thug

Bar For Bar

Kanye West - All Falls Down

Kendrick Lamar - DNA

J. Cole - Born Sinner

Jay Z - Story Of OJ

Biggie - Warning

Throw Backs

Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It

FB & Maze - Before I Let Go

Blackstreet - No Diggity

Sporty Thieves - Fuck I Look Like

Boyz II Men - On Bended Knee

Color Me Badd - Sex You Up

BBD - Poison

Michale Jackson - Remember The Time

Dru Hill - Never Make A Promise

Monica - So Gone

SWV - Weak

D’Angelo - Brown Sugar

On this installment of the Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Ash Slays stops by for her weekly #TalkToMeTuesday to discuss creating your challenge. Ashley offers a unique perspective around challenges and encourages all of us creatives to embrace them. Follow us on Instagram at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, Host Ash Slays & Winston Ward had the opportunity to catch up with Chris Disla of Truth And Love Photography @TruthandLovePhotography . He discussed several topics ranging from the type equipment he uses to what he considers "The Money Shot". One thing that still resonates with us is his views on understanding your purpose and working towards it relentlessly. Alot of practical information was given during this podcast so please tune in and listen to these gems. Follow us at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC 

Keep Up Chris Disla and his photography at TruthandLovePhotos.com

On this special #FathersDayEpisode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, Hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays sit down with Evangelist Sebastian Boyd of Evangel World Outreach Church. He drops so many gems around knowing what your destined to do, understanding your purpose, studying and of course his creativity. He spoke about something in particular that was really insightful. It was the idea of being relatable. As creatives who aspire to reach the masses, an integral part of our journey relies on the quality of being relatable. Take a deep dive into this episode and let me know what you thing. I'm sure you wont be disappointed. Follow us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC

On this episode of The Rise Of The Creative Podcast, hosts Winston Ward & Ash Slays talk about a creatives using their platform to create awareness to social issues going on within out community and nation. We praise/highlight the ones who are currently doing it such as Killer Mike, Lebron James, Shaun King etc and offer creatives other ways on how to bring more awareness to the issues that are going on through their own individual platforms. Follow us on Instagram @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC and stay tuned for more episodes!

On this episode of The Rise of The Creative Podcast, our amazing host Ash Slays talks about the importance of having a team. She shares an interesting story of how she witnessed an up and coming celebrity's image become tainted due to her lack of having a team. She urges creatives to surround themselves with with a team that reflects them and their artistry. We hope you enjoyed this #TalkToMeTuesday episode brought to you by Ash Slays. Follow her at @Ash_Slayss & Stay Connected With The Podcast at @RiseOfTheCreativeNYC