Black & Creative

On this episode, I interview author & podcaster: Ayanna Prater. We discuss how to balance life, full-time jobs & creative projects.  Follow Ayanna here & stream her podcast: The Playbook Podcast  Purchase Ayanna's book here. 

We're back on the mic today with Makayla Stovall, a photographer and student at middle Tennessee State University. On this episode, Makayla talks about her creative process and experience with having her photos showcase on campus at the Baldwin photography gallery. We also discuss the importance of black photographers and how their work is not only a reflection of themselves, but of the culture and the community.  Follow Makayla here & be sure to follow Black & Creative Podcast on Instagram. 

This week, I'm joined on the mic with LaJeromeny Brown. We bring up a big question. Should parents decide their children's career?  Follow LaJeromeny on Instagram here.  _______ Follow Black & Creative podcast on Instagram & Twitter.  Want to be on the show? Send us a DM!  This podcast was brought to you by Podbean. 

Meet Jada Samone, visual artist from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She shares her experience managing her personal brand. With Instagram hiding content due to the new algorithm, she talks about how she promotes herself and the creative process behind her art.  Follow Jada on Instagram here. 

We're back for season 2 of Black & Creative! On this episode, meet MZ RYME. Up and coming conscious rapper who dropped his new EP: No Justice & No Peace. Now available on all streaming platforms.   Follow MZ RYME here  Listen via Apple Music 

Meet Qualls, 22 year old Chattanooga native who just released his newest EP: Valley Chronicles. Now available on all streaming platforms.   Follow Qualls on Instagram here.  Listen to the album via Apple Music here. 

We often don't get to talk about how we're really feeling. In this episode, jared and I discuss how to positivity show love to other black men.    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram.  Follow Jared here. 

Black mental health isn't addressed as much as it should be. It's time to discuss it. Follow Christian here.   8 Mental Health Resources for Black Folks – Because You Deserve Support

We as Black man have been failing the Black woman. This episode with Ryan Mabry talks about how we as men need to do better at Protecting and Defending Black women. We also talk about cancel culture and who is included and excluded. 

What does it mean to protect and defend Black women? What can we do as a society to ensure that our Black women are safe?  Follow Dede here and be sure to follow us on Twitter  

We're back with another Meet the Artist interview featuring upcoming Christian artist; Souleste. Be sure to check out her single on SoundCloud and follow her on Instagram. Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter! 

Social Media is a powerful tool that can help creatives display their work, gain inspiration and build an audience for support. This week I interviewed Taya Wade, a poet from MTSU. On this episode we talk about Taya's experience with writing, inspiration and how her social media presence has influenced her poetry.  Be sure to follow Taya on Twitter @Nataya_Wade and Instagram @Taya_Wade  Also, be sure to follow Black & Creative on instagram @blackandcreative_

Welcome back! Listen in as Sinclair interviews $avvy the winner of best new recording artist at the 2020 Urban Awards. $avvy talks about his creative process, artists who motivate him and his passion for music. Check him out on this episode of Meet the Artist.  Follow $avvy on instagram - @OG.$AVVY  Check out his latest song "SNL" available on all streaming platforms

What inspires you to create? What are those motivating factors? Listen in as Sinclair and this weeks guest; Jacobi Edwards talk about inspiration and motivation factors of being a creative.    Shout out to Jacobi Edwards for this weeks episode! You can follow him on instagram at @WhatwouldJacobido. Also, follow his Popsicle business at @Frozenpopstick 

How does it feel to be a black creative in a space that's dominated by white people? Sinclair and special guest Keyann Reaves talk about their experience on creating while black.  Social Plugs: Sinclair (Instagram & Twitter : S_inclairr) Keyann Reaves (Instagram: keydanea__) 

Welcome to Black & Creative!  I'm Sinclair, the host for B&C. This is a podcast for black creatives to discuss various topics regarding their skill and creative processes. Episode 0 of this podcast is an overview of the podcast itself and a quick introduction of myself. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more episodes coming your way! Shout out to (IG: LavyProduction) for the intro!  Twitter & Instagram: S_inclairr