Creativity Chat

Katie Summerrow of Katie Max Fine Art is an Atlanta based expressive abstract fine artist. She became infatuated with art when she began to find her own unique style and develop her skills during her studies at The University of Georgia. Her works are remarkable for how they bring about nostalgia, memories and warmth. Katie's pieces reach for ways to marry my understanding of color psychology with the deep emotions felt through music and lyrics. Seeking to bridge the gap between melodic and visual, she translate moments of time where our feelings are felt but not always tangible. The combination of active strokes captured, and gentle movement of color play creates a dichotomy between energy and rest, leading the viewer through the visual playing field. In today's Creativity Chat, Katie talks about: getting her start with custom home commissions, leaping into doing art full-time, a Christmas gift-themed TikTok video going viral, learning new tools, diversifying her income, launching prints, including taxes on a website, getting her prints in Citizen Supply, leasing a studio space, quotes from “The Artist's Way” by Julia Cameron, not caring if everyone likes your art, and much more. You can find Katie Max Fine Art in the links below: Website: www.katiemax.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiemax.art/ For inquiries or submissions to be featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Shontay Lundy created Black Girl Sunscreen, a 30 SPF lotion infused with natural ingredients and formulated for women of color. Made with melanated skin in mind, BGS dries completely clear and protects melanin without the white-cast. In today's Creativity Chat, Shontay talks about: the importance of finding your why, leaving your hometown, how one thing leads to another, grassroots marketing, expanding your network, raising capital, pitching to potential investors, weighing investment options, BGS being sold in Target, ways she's utilizing her creativity outside of work, and much more. For more information (or to purchase BGS), visit: https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/shop-bgs/ You can also buy Black Girl Sunscreen at Target: BGS SPF 30 ($15.99): https://bit.ly/BGSSPF30 BGS Kids SPF 50 ($9.99): https://bit.ly/BGSKIDSSPF50 BGS SPF 45 ($17.99): https://bit.ly/BGSSPF45 BGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsunscreen/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Jef Afonso is the Senior Vice President of Systems and Technology at an Atlanta-based fintech company. In this episode, he talks about what to look for in a mentor, bonding with your team outside of the workplace, learning from everyone around you, empathizing with others, the importance of preparation, showcasing your work, being adaptable/patient, and much more! Jef's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-afonso-7643652/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Cameron Harris started Breaking the Shackles, a non-profit that brings awareness to modern day sex slavery, in high school. Today, we talk about how the idea began, throwing annual benefit concerts, taking the non-profit to the University of Georgia, and hopes for the future. Breaking the Shackles Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaking_the_shackles/?hl=en Venmo: @breakingtheshackles "Creativity Chat sent me" :) Cameron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_e_harris/?hl=en ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

JaQwan J. Kelly is an actor, writer and producer known for his work Hulu's WuTang: An American Saga, Steven Spielberg's The Post and Blue Bloods. A Harlem native, his acting journey first began at the Harlem School of the Arts. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from SUNY Purchase. Today we chat about switching from being a journalism major, getting into acting, booking his first commercial, collaborating with friends, and the genesis of "He, The People". You can watch "He, The People" on Prime here: https://www.amazon.com/He-People-JaQwan-J-Kelly/dp/B08DL7Z57W/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=he+the+people&qid=1616647082&sr=8-1 JaQwan J. Kelly's imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5744298/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm JaQwan J. Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaqwanjkelly/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Ashley Akerson is based in Jackson, Tennessee, where she founded Ashley Nicole Pottery. Today we talk about the importance of slowing down, the ceramics community, starting without feeling ready, beginning seasonal collections, and using art as therapy. You can buy Ashley's pottery here: http://ashleynicolepottery.square.site Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleynicolepottery/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Topaz Adizes founded "The Skin Deep", a creative studio that has been exploring and reflecting the emotional experience of human life as it rapidly and dramatically shifts in the digital age since 2014. Through the interactive documentary project {THE AND}, an Emmy award-winning interactive documentary that brings you into the emotional space of real people's connections, The Skin Deep has filmed over 700 pairs in over 17 locations around the United States and the World. Today, we chat about making from what was formerly lacked, the importance of asking better questions, and being careful with the words chosen to describe ourselves. Find "The Skin Deep" here: https://www.theskindeep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_skindeep/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theskindeep Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aVSlavh9cO8zwUUPUPTjv?si=gAY34zKdRQGMAnRM3iC4pQ Topaz's Social: Website: https://www.topazadizes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topazadizes/ ______________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

McGee Nall enjoys writing for fun and for work. She is enthusiastic about journaling and knows how to write for a myriad of genres. We chat about the ending of Peter Pan being the launchpad for her writing career, the importance of being kind to the things you made when you were younger, and an iceberg analogy of the journalistic approach. (I think that's what it's called.) Find McGee here: https://www.mcgeenall.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mcgeenall/ _____________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Alyssa Gant-Black is the founder of YaYa Books, an online bookstore featuring literature written by Black authors and books that speak to the Black experience. Today we chat about: continuing a parent's dream, growing as a collective, amplifying black voices, the importance of mentorship, and starting before you feel ready. Find YaYa Books here: https://www.yayabooksllc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yayabooksllc/ Find Alyssa here: https://www.instagram.com/alyssabrianaa/ _____________________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Stephanie Chan is a 3D artist and illustrator interested in character modeling, surfacing, and lighting. Today she shares on the process of making "Dog Days", an animated short she directed for her senior thesis. "Dog Days": https://vimeo.com/421802271 Stephanie's Portfolio: https://www.ordinarysim.com/ Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ordinarysim_/?hl=en _____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Stephanie Chan is a 3D artist and illustrator interested in character modeling, surfacing, and lighting. She has been sharing her work across a myriad of social media platforms since she was nine years old. Today we talk about how she got into becoming a computer graphics artist, her internship at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the importance of sharing your work. "Dog Days": https://vimeo.com/421802271 Stephanie's Portfolio: https://www.ordinarysim.com/ Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ordinarysim_/?hl=en _____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Sonia Lowman is the Writer and Director of BLACK BOYS, a feature-length documentary illuminating the full humanity of Black boys and men in America. Today we reflect on key points in the film like: mirrors and windows, less than two percent of teachers being black men, analyzing your own biases, collaborating with organizations and making this a co-creation, and much more. Watch “Black Boys” for free on NBC’s Peacock platform: https://www.peacocktv.com/black-boys https://www.blackboysfilm.com/ You can also watch Sonia’s film “Teach Us All” on Netflix. I need to watch it too. :) Sonia's links: https://www.sonialowman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sonia_lowman/ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Emily Diana Ruth's willingness to share her behind the scenes process on YouTube led to her becoming one of my creative influences nine years ago. We talk about her coming to the realization that she wanted to be a director, what film school showed her, assumptions of what filmmaking is, creating a film in your hometown, and the importance of finding micro-mentors. __________________________ Emily's portfolio: http://emilydianaruth.com/ Emily's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydianaruth/ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat

Wendy and Chloe Collins are the mother-daughter team behind Atlanta, Georgia's Perennial Pop Co. We talk about creating what couldn't be purchased, partnering with local farmers, having several streams of income, moving to a new kitchen, branching out into wholesale, life during a pandemic and the importance of always being ready to pivot. Find Perennial Pop Co. here: https://perennialpopco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/perennialpopco/ ------------------------- For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Wilby and I talk about the difference between making from a healthy versus unhealthy place. We talk about: depression, taking creative breaks, and her new song "Bad". You can listen to Wilby on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Y6ECsGp8e5NR3v88UBIPT?si=-U782k1hSNGdy8vmoqo2Gw "Bad" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_v3XVrrd7g Wilby's Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilbyyymusic/ Website: https://www.wilbyyymusic.com Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_v3XVrrd7g Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilbyyymusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Zmuzq7s_CLoN61aoOA1xQ?view_as=subscriber For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Nell Boling wrote “Law-B and the Magnolia Tree”. It is a story about a young girl who craves adventure, faces her fears, and finds that joy is her greatest ally! We chat about why this book was made, the process of making it, the team Nell formed to make it happen, going to school with a learning disability, and some of her personal life realizations. Where to buy it: https://www.nellboling.com/law-b-and-the-magnolia-tree Nell's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawson_boling/ ----------------------------------- Nell's Team Illustrations by Sydney Smith: https://www.sydneysmithart.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sydney_smith_art/ Book Editor McGee Nell: https://www.instagram.com/mcgeenall/ Nellboling.com photography by Kayley Mewbourne; https://kayleylorraine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kayley_lorraine/ ----------------- For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

My grandmothers couldn't vote when they were 18 because it was illegal for black women to do so. We chat about their experiences voting for the first time and their main hinderance when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed. GA residents can check their polling locations here: https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do ______________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Jonathan Wade is not afraid to try new things. In today’s Creativity Chat, he talks about getting into acting, graphic design, voice over, working at Apple, moving to Atlanta, planning photoshoots, and much more. Acting website: itsjonathanwade.com Acting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjonathanwade/ Photography website: https://www.jrwade.com/ Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrwade_photo/ See Jonathan in “Still Dream”: https://vimeo.com/407060198 ATL Thunderdome: https://www.instagram.com/atlthunderdome/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Phillip Vo's EP "Sophomore Year" came out this past spring. It features songs like: "Young Love", "Wrong", "Old Boyfriends", and "October Rain". Today we chat about: his writing process, the songs that are never heard, receiving encouragement from friends, where his confidence comes from, and why he should start a Kickstarter for his next album. Well, I tried to encourage him to start a kickstarter, but stay tuned to see if he does. Where to find Phillip: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipvomusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JAA5Ru4PGTa9oWXsp9DnQ?si=zj_T72hFScGUN-W_DUICKQ "Old Boyfriends" music video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgmJsRpA6u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Victoria IX chats about creating with the listener experience in mind, learning how to play drums, programming with Logic, producing music, her new album, and much more. You can listen to Victoria IX on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5R8eKj6Y4suW4qTEdQcT5C Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriatheninth/ Victoria's Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/victoriaix/emotional-distancing ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Elana Tee has never waited to teach or mentor. With organizations like Girls Who Code and the Code Cooperative, Elana is an example that you are never too young (or too old) to volunteer your time in serving others. Elana: https://www.instagram.com/elanadrinkstee/ Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/ https://codecooperative.org/ The Code Cooperative is a community of people who learn, use, and build technology to create life changing possibilities for individuals and communities impacted by incarceration. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codecooperative/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Brendan Abernathy's new single "You Are Loved" is now streaming anywhere you can find music. On today's Creativity Chat, Brendan talks about the process of pursuing music after college, touring the country with house shows, taking a leap of faith, the importance of community, and many more topics. Brendan's links Website: https://www.babernathy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendanabernathy/ You can listen to "You are Loved" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/1E7mnjlJAuel6Hoj2KMFvX?si=4nHZkJRWS2OaDTAlmerZmw You can find Brendan on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39ETOzAilLp4bcJAUU8mmW?si=e912JJBuQRyXqANitLUxkw ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Sydney Smith lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia where she continues to expand her art practice. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Clemson University, where she first began exploring the relationship between art-making and personal reflection. As a painter and printmaker, Sydney developed an interest in using natural elements and layer to communicate the complexities and realities of growth in the human experience. Her previous work served not only as a method of reflection, but it formed as a means to humanize, unify, and celebrate those navigating such a journey. Today we chat about creating during coronavirus, doing live wedding paintings, the importance of play, and much more. Learn more about Sydney here: https://www.sydneysmithart.org/ Sydney's art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydney_smith_art/ Sydney's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swishysydsmith/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

I asked myself, "Who is championing creativity in my life?" Mia Brabham and Ellen Dziubek immediately came to mind. We met through YouTube and have been friends for the past 10 years. Mia is an author, host, creator and digital personality living in Washington D.C.. She just released her first book "Note to Self." Ellen is a Freelance Portrait Photographer and Videographer living in Toledo, Ohio. Today we chat about internet friendships, what school didn't teach us, the beauty of collaboration, and loads more. Mia's links: Website | https://www.bymiabrabham.com/ Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/yourstrulymia You can purchase "Note to Self" here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08B39MR8T/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B08B39MR8T&linkCode=as2&tag=175306-20&linkId=b90ea59e705ef59feac717263d87c8cb Ellen's links: Website | https://www.ellendziubek.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ellendziubek/?hl=en ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

I'm sharing 19 Films to Watch with Black Leads that have influenced, encouraged and/or educated me (from this year to ten years ago). I hope at least one will do the same to you. 1. "Dark Girls" (2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOjgTIN9pTE 2. "Light Girls" (2015) Oprah’s YouTube channel uploaded it for free a few weeks ago): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2XfuJS3bZQ 3. "Good Hair" (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m-4qxz08So 4. "Becoming" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePNJGL7nDU 5. "More than Just a Game" (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuUrAzQDetg 6. "Race" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIe4JKjYn4 7. "Loving" (2016): youtube.com/watch?v=zRXuCY7tRgk 8. "Mandela: A Walk to Freedom" “UK Version” (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGuC7elOO6M 9. "The Hate U Give" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8OkVT0hw 10. "Concussion" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io6hPdC41RM 11. "Selma" (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6t7vVTxaic 12. "Hidden Figures" (2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfrDhgUMGI 13. "Hair Love" (2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28 14. "42" (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9RHqdZDCF0 15. "Marshall" (2017): youtube.com/watch?v=IfvzEXhhWNk 16. "Pele" (2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBrfxHOXsDE 17. "Harriet" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqoEs4cG6Uw 18. "Just Mercy" (2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVQbeG5yW78 19. "Black Panther" (2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjDjIWPwcPU ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

My dad was born in Georgia in the 60s. He began attending an elementary school 10 years after it was integrated. He talks about his experience as a student, man, and a father. He speaks to why Black Lives Matter, and gives life advice. Had a fun time recording this one. Hope you enjoy it! ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Celeste M. Scott talks about studying to become a screenwriter while writing articles for Polychrome Magazine. She shares how a trip to New York (and a visit on a tv show set) encouraged her to write editorial pieces for Local Wolves. Celeste moved to New York pre-coronavirus and just recently launched 'Not a Writer's Club,' a newsletter with prompts to help you write, even when it’s hard. I think you're going to like this Creativity Chat. Where to find Celeste: Her website: https://www.celestescott.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestuhl/ You can sign up for Not a Writers' Club: https://notawritersclub.substack.com/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Cecily Davis is a dancer and choreographer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She spent a few seasons with the Georgia Ballet and shares her story on her journey so far. We talk about starting later than others, moving to a new city, beginning to choreograph, and loads more. Cecily's dance account: https://www.instagram.com/fouette.enthusiast/ Cecily's personal account: https://www.instagram.com/cecil_ysara/ "The Giver" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sF3TqacPZ0 ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

What is it like living as an au pair in America? Daniele has been with three different families and has nannied toddlers to teenagers. Today we chat about what Daniele has learned being an au pair, what it's like to live with your bosses, a difference between Brazilian and American culture, and creative ways to entertain children. Daniele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adanicardoso/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Katelyn brings creativity into the classroom as a sixth grade language arts teacher. As a third year teacher, she is always wondering what her students need. Today's conversation is on: what Katelyn's students are doing, how their writing changes, speaking life, the importance of creating outside of the classroom, and more. ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

We are two millennials that got laid off. Today’s conversation centers around: the pros and cons of being laid off, the importance of saving, the perks of maintaining a portfolio, what we learned from our former jobs, and more. Gabriel's portfolio: https://monroviastudio.com/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

The Bible: 1 + 2 Peter: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.1.ESV Proverbs: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.1.ESV Psalms: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.1.ESV 1, 2, 3 John : https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1JN.1.ESV 1 + 2 Kings: https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1KI.1.ESV Videos: Stephanie Chan: “Dog Days” Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ordinarysim/dog-days-animated-short-film adalenne: “Infertility Diary // IVF * the search for a Surrogate” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9fh2icUE1I Shawn Lowe: “Seattle Christmas 2020” https://vimeo.com/395885035 marco hernandez: “Atlanta Will Return” https://www.instagram.com/p/B-yEJEulMa6/ mary caroline: “My Photoshoot Makeup Look” https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Usj18nU4e/ Kivvi roberts: https://www.instagram.com/kivvirachelle/ Podcasts: Even If: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/even-if/id1505235865 Elevation Church: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevation-with-steven-furtick/id216015753?mt=2 “This Isn’t What I Pictured” : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-isnt-what-i-pictured/id216015753?i=1000459751699 “Don’t Make a Scene”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-make-a-scene/id216015753?i=1000460544892 Music: Brendan Abernathy: https://www.instagram.com/brendanabernathy/ Johnnyswim: http://www.thesongswithstrangers.com/ Will Richardson: https://www.instagram.com/willhrichardson/ Abraham Alexander: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2f6fW5uWhqbEDXDK6IGirN?si=uc4bvgiAQ7Cc8bmWB1TQTw "Promises" by Maverick City Music: https://open.spotify.com/track/0aZFEiDKLK2B4gzPaGCZVm?si=KrBwcnzYRXmG_iI6-ra6Bw “Bedroom Lofi”: https://open.spotify.com/album/4svHsoxj408f97BomR3SXO?si=6cRWMZeBSgCEEt4ZvB2T-Q Books/Poems: "Rise of the Truthteller" by Ashley Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/2XWUrIn “All Along You Were Blooming: by Morgan Harper Nichols: https://amzn.to/2VJrBIw “Becoming” by Michelle Obama: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/1524763136 “Thirst” by Christian Bosse: https://amzn.to/3au7t2z Sarah’s watercoloring: @heyimsarahking Megan's calligraphy: @meganfikse ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Lawson and I have been friends for six years now. We reflect on some of our favorite memories and what we've learned from each other. Law B's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawson_boling/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Khristi Lauren Adams is a Speaker, Author, and Advocate. She wrote “Parable of the Brown Girl: The Sacred Lives of Girls of Color.” Today’s conversation centers around: being approached to write a book, writing from experience, creating a book proposal, having a book proposal rejected for having too niche of a subject, holding firm to the original proposal, and getting picked up by another publisher. Khristi shares on black girls (and women) finding their voices and learning how to use them to speak confidently in situations where there are no other people of color (and when there are). Khristi's Links: Website: https://khristilaurenadams.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristiadams/ You can purchase "Parable of the Brown Girl" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Parable-Brown-Girl-Sacred-Lives/dp/1506455689/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1586400853&sr=8-2 or Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/parable-of-the-brown-girl-khristi-lauren-adams/1132529558 ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

AnnaKate Auten is the brand strategist and lead designer behind Rhema Design Co. She shares: why branding matters, the process of creating a brand, her go to creative tools, what keeps her inspired, ending what you think you ‘should’ do, why she thinks Target is a great brand example, and some of her favorite fonts. If you know me, I swooned a little talking about fonts. You can find AnnaKate here: Website: https://rhemadesign.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhemadesignco/ Places to find fonts: Typewolf: https://www.typewolf.com/ Pizza Typefaces: https://typefaces.pizza/ Adobe Fonts: https://fonts.adobe.com/ Google Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/ My Fonts: https://www.myfonts.com/ VJ - Type ('Love' and 'Dida' were shouted out): https://vj-type.com/ People Mentioned: Wayfarer Design Studio: http://www.wayfarerdesignstudio.com/ Viola Hill Studio: https://www.violahillstudio.com/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Kate Kleinhans uses sign language to teach her Pre-K class. Today's chat mentions: taking an American Sign Language class at 16, changing majors in college, spending time in the Jamaican Deaf Village, rock climbing, and living in San Francisco. Kate on social: https://www.instagram.com/chipsnkateso/ https://www.instagram.com/_lettersfromkate/ My instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher Feel free to contact me via e-mail at kristin@kristinwitcher.media

How do you make friends as an adult? It may seem like a silly question, but it does get harder. In today's episode, Peter and I chat about: starting a book club, joining intramural sports, going to events and the importance of becoming friends with people who share your mutual friends. ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

How to Travel on a Budget or Creative Ways to Travel on a Budget would have been more searchable topics; however, Savannah visited 38 countries by the time she was 25. Today’s Creativity Chat takes place in front of a live studio audience. By live studio audience, I do mean Callie, Sara and Erin were in the room. It centers around: traveling to a country (where you do not speak the language), inexpensive flights on Ryanair, studying abroad, learning Portuguese, living in Italy, Charles Schwab, and Sara’s previous love for Tim Tebow. Savannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savannahjordan7/ ____________ For inquiries or submissions to be a featured on an episode, e-mail: kristin@creativity.chat Kristin's instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Kayley Lorraine Mewbourne is a wedding and brand photographer based in Athens, Georgia and beyond. Matt Mewbourne is a ceramist and chandler for Rekindle Candle Co. Today’s Creativity Chat focuses on: beginning their businesses, selling at the Athens Farmers Market (and festivals), photographing weddings, renting a shared space for teaching others in Monroe, Georgia, and Matt and Kayley’s love for creativity. Where to find Kayley: https://kayleylorraine.com/ http://instagram.com/kayley_lorraine Where to find Matt: https://rekindlecandle.co/shop https://www.instagram.com/rekindlecandle.co/ Rekindle's store location: 109 N Broad St. Monroe, GA 30655 Feel free to contact me via e-mail at kristin@kristinwitcher.media You can also follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmwitcher

Rebecca Botter is an Atlanta-based actress that opens up on: studying abroad at The University of Oxford, depression, getting waitlisted for LAMDA, auditioning for LAMDA a second time, moving to Chicago, self-sabotage, dyspraxia and loads more. https://rebeccabotter.com/ In the past few years, Rebecca has been splitting her time between acting in the US in various major cities (Nashville TN, Chicago IL, and now Atlanta GA) and studying at some of the top british academic institutions. She studied Shakespeare at The University of Oxford and then returned to London to study Classical Acting at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts). During these years she has done Shakespeare onstage and starred in a variety of short films. She hosts the podcast “The Search for Pink” which is named after her Instagram, @thesearchforpink . She talks to the camera a lot and lets you know her current favorites. You can follow Rebecca's journey here: http://instagram.com/thesearchforpink/ You can listen to the "The Search for Pink" podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-search-for-pink-podcast/id1476634931 Feel free to contact me via e-mail: kristin@kristinwitcher.media You can also follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmwitcher/

James Martin is an Atlanta-based freelance cinematographer. He attended the University of North Carolina and studied Photojournalism. James gets excited about the way street lights hit the fog; he has the coolest eye for shots and has made films that have caused me to audibly gasp. Today's conversation centers around: freelancing after college, the importance of competitively pricing your work, posting consistently to social media, and James' creative process for making Nathan Colberg's “The Giver” music video. James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesnjellies/ "The Giver" music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sF3TqacPZ0 Nathan Colberg's website: https://www.nathancolberg.com/ Cecily's dance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fouette.enthusiast/ If you'd like to follow me on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmwitcher/ P.S. I couldn't find Sarah's Instagram, but let me know if you do.

Beau Shell is the Founder and CEO of Lil' Ice Cream Dude in Athens, Georgia. With over seven years of experience, he opened up his first physical store last year. Lil Ice Cream Dude's Cool World is located on 1040 Gaines School Road. Today's conversation centers around starting a business, partnering with the local community, fundraising through Kickstarter, writing a children's book, remaining encouraged, and recognizing when it may be time to quit. I know. It sounds like we covered loads... we did. Beau's social links: His website: https://lilicecreamdude.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilicecreamdude/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaushell/ If you'd like to follow me on Instagram, click here: https://www.instagram.com/kristinmwitcher/

Six years ago, I watched Simon Sinek's "How Great Leader's Inspire Action". I realized I wanted to understand the motive behind the things I was able to make. Today I share the mental process of taking this idea and turning it into a weekly podcast. If you'd like to follow me on Instagram, click here.