The Black Creator Connection

Hey fam, Thanks so much for an AMAZING and UPLIFTING 2021. This is the finale episode of season 2 and I hope it inspires you and motivates you to go deeper into your courageous, creative life! if you are interested in Life coaching for Creatives by Lauren, simply email llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for more info. Thank you so much again for all y'alls support for season 2! HAPPY NEW YEAR! -Lauren

The final guest of 2021 is THE Walnette Marie Santiago (BMF, Doom Patrol, Atlanta) She is the founder of Sippin' Success, which is an actors collective and community with the objective of choosing to live under the influence of success both on and off camera.  Follow Walnette here!  Follow Sippin Success! Follow the BCC podcast and community! Follow Lauren!

Hey fam! Welcome to our 40th episode!!! This week's podcast guest is the incomparable, Alana Johnson! We speak about comedy, podcasting, SCHOOL, mental health, owning and honoring our feelings, rap, stand-up, auditions, moving from city to city and so much more! This ep has it all so listen in, take notes and enjoy! For more on Alana, go to alanajohnsonactor.com For more on Lauren, check out laurenclarkisrad.com  

Hey Y'all! Been a minute I know, but we're back with a real treat! Today's guest is transformation coach, author and speaker, L.A. Roberts! She shared a little about her background and the work she does as a motivator helping others realize their wildest dreams! Support this brilliant woman and follow her on all the platforms! For rmore about L.A Roberts, visit https://www.larobertsspeaks.com/ For BCC and Lauren Clark resources: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

This episode features Chicago based Director, Screenwriter and Author, Briana Clearly! Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/brianaclearly/ Check out Brian's website: https://www.brianaclearly.com/ For more on the BCC: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ For more about Lauren: https://www.laurenclarkisrad.com/ Thank you for listening, learning and loving!!! :)

Hello Creators! This week we're chatting with MJ VanDevere! A friend, former coaching client of mine and Writing Coach! To learn more about MJ or work with her, check out: https://www.mjvandevere.com/ And for more BCC links and resources: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lar Thanks for listening! :)

Get excited! This week, we're hearing from Nasa Bawa, who is an ancestor MEDIUM (and incredibly gifted at it). She's also a Certified Life Coach & Chakra Practitioner! She empowers her clients to overcome childhood & religious trauma by teaching them how to build a strong relationship with their Ancestors while learning how to rebuild their vital emotional bodies. Learn more about Nasa here: https://linktr.ee/Nasabawa And sign up for the Oct. 31st Sunday Table Read here: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thebcc Thanks for listening! Please leave a review on apple podcasts or support the Patreon for $3/month! Thank you! -Lauren

This week's guest is journalist, CEO, and Forbes 30 under 30, Rhonesha Byng! Find out more about her here by visiting http://www.rhonesha.com/ and become a HER AGENDA INSIDER: https://heragenda.com/her-agenda-insiders Also, sign up for the BCC Sunday Table Read October 31st, 3pm ET/noon PT!  More resources: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thebcc

This week's guest is Ontario based writer/filmmaker Carlos Anthony! Find out more about him here: https://linktr.ee/carlosxanthony Also, sign up for the BCC Sunday Table Read October 31st, 3pm ET/noon PT! Thank you for listening and following! More resources: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thebcc

Hey fam! This is hopefully the first of many in a series where I'll be interviewing former guests of the show. Had to kick it off FIRST with one of our early guests and fan favs, Lexie Wilson!! We got a really amazing life and biz update from her, so listen to and follow this QUEEN, if you haven't already! Also, sign up for the BCC Sunday Table Read September 26th 3pm ET/noon PT! Thank you for listening and following!

This week's episode is a solo ep! A new guest will be on next week! In the meantime, I hope today's topic helps someone in worrying less! Trust yourself to figure it out and BE HERE NOW! Sending love to all. -Lauren If you would like to support this show, join the Patreon community for $3/month! Work with Me! : https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

Hey BCC fam! This week's special guest is Shannon Brown from Black Film Queen Studios and SO much more! Enjoy! I mean, I know you will, it's 2 leos on Zoom, what more can you even ask for?  Linktree for Shannon & BFQ studios: https://linktr.ee/s.nicole Linktree for the Lauren & the BCC: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark  

This week's special guest is Brittany Sherell! a Mindset Coach, TEDx Speaker and Author. For more on Brittany, check out her website! https://brittanysherell.com/ As always, thank you for supporting the BCC if you are or plan to!  Resources/Links: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

This week's episode features writer, comedian, musician, mentor and ad man, Raman Mama. Grab your inhalers and let him take your breath away with what he creates and how he sees the world. Follow him on IG & Spotify for more! https://www.instagram.com/airraman/  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SU2pnKa37nYp0T7BpyhkS As always, thank you for supporting the BCC if you are or plan to!  Resources/Links: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

No, this isn't an episode about my landlord, she's actually pretty nice, but the title will make sense towards the end. This week I'm walking you through my process as a creator for how I essentially manage my time and audit exactly how I spend my time. It was very helpful for me and I hope it helps you, too! If you would like to support this show, join the Patreon community for $3/month!    Follow and support Lauren/ the BCC: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

Kyla Sylvers (Melanin & Magic Productions) tells us about growing up in Chicago, studying acting while abroad in London, England, the importance of making your own work and more!! Check it out!! Follow and support Kyla:  https://linktr.ee/ksylvers   Follow and support Lauren & the BCC: https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

OMG my freaking mom, aka Miss Judy, is here! She's my first guest this season! She did such a great job. Not surprised. We are TALKERS over here. Outside of calling me fake and insecure, there was so much love and she did amazing. #roasted lmao. Check out the episode, enjoy, and let me know what you think!  Resources/ Links/ Work with me! : https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

Welcome back fam! Season 2 is officially a go! Today, I just wanted to say hey and welcome everyone back to the VIBE.  Today's episode agenda:  -”Hello again” -”What is Juneteenth” -Ways to support the show   Resources/ Links:  https://linktr.ee/clarka_lark

Hey fam, Today's episode is the season 1 FINALE (i know) but don't worry, there will be new episodes for you to enjoy June 19th 2021. If you don't wish to wait for more black creative empowerment, become a supporter of the Patreon by going to patreon.com/laurenclarkisrad Thank you everyone for listening and for your tremendous love and support. Keep eyes on the community social channels for activity and updates! Thank you again! Enjoy this episode and talk to you soon! -Lauren

This week, we have THE Lakesha Lorene! Ah!! Enjoy her inspiring story! And check out her production company: https://www.lovinglifeproductions.com/ Follow Lakesha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lakeshalorene/ Also... laurenclarkisrad.com for services and collabs! ;) Donate to the Patreon. $3/month will help in creating content that empowers black creators! Thank you for supporting if you are or plan to! :) https://www.patreon.com/laurenclarkisrad Follow the Black Creator Connection on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBCC3 Thank you so much for supporting this show however you can! 

This week's featured guest is Zach Young! An insanely talented  comedian from Brooklyn, NY! For more on Zach: https://www.instagram.com/zachyounginsta/ laurenclarkisrad.com for services and collabs! ;) Donate to the Patreon. $3/month will help in creating content that empowers black creators! Thank you for supporting if you are or plan to! :) https://www.patreon.com/laurenclarkisrad Follow the Black Creator Connection: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBCC3  

Lauren speaks on why we need Black History Month and the 5 Pillars of Creative Resilience: Power, Prosperity, People, Process, and Proposition.  laurenclarkisrad.com for services and collabs! ;) Donate to the Patreon. $3/month will help in creating content that empowers black creators! Thank you for supporting if you are or plan to! :) https://www.patreon.com/laurenclarkisrad Take care of yourself regardless and know that YOU ARE LOVE.

HAPPY 20TH EPISODE! We're chatting with the hilarious and electric, Glo Butler, this week! Plus, intentionally looking out for the joy in all things? Yes please! Have at it! This was great!  P.S.- if you're able, you can now contribute in the production of future episodes on Patreon! For as little as $3/month you can receive updates AND share a message to black creators on the show! Find out more by going to https://www.patreon.com/laurenclarkisrad If you need anything else, you can ALWAYS Email me to say what up or ask any Q's! Much love! -Lauren

Happy MLK day! WHATS GOOD?! I wanted to put out a GREAT episode a day earlier than usual to celebrate this holiday (and also apologize for no new ep last week! I have a good reason, I promise).  Today's guest features the lovely, funny and remarkably wise Joseph Lymous! Enjoy this wonderful convo! Also, if you like this podcast, you can now support it by donating $3/month at Patreon!

HAPPY 2021!! This week, we talked to Karine Fleurima aka https://www.instagram.com/wikkid_beat/ aka creator of The Artist's Way REMIXED a 12 week workshop for the pandemic weary BIPOC creative. Visit https://thecreativemindset.podia.com for more info. Payment plans & scholarships available.   Also, Lauren launched her new website https://www.laurenclarkisrad.com/ and has some words for you about your limiting beliefs. Enjoy!

This week is just a lil piece of Clarky. Just wishing you a merry merry and hoping you keep your eyes on your prize in the new year. You is kind, you is loved, you is important.    Email llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for Q's or to join the black creator virtual check-ins on the 1st and 15th of every month from 7-8pm EST!

Our final guest interview of 2020 is with the incredible TV writing and stay-at-home dading Marcus Stricklin! We talk about his life (he's been everywhere!) and his art. Do not NOT listen, this is a very special ep! And follow him on TikTok, the vidz are EPIC:  Also, you're black. You've got superpowers now. But guess what, you been had them. Now that you know, what are you going to do with them? Lauren has words for you if you don't know. Email the show to say what up or ask any Q's! Much love! Happy birthday, Jesus!

Hey family! We chat with Michelle Alveranga, the founder and CEO of T.R.U.S.T Wellness Inc.! http://trustwellnessinc.ca/ We talk about grief counseling, nutrition, poetry writing, FAMBLY, and how Toronto is the rude city of Canada, but still nicer than most of America (lol). Check out the show and work with Michelle! The final Black Creator Connection Check-in of 2020 is Dec. 15th at 7pm EST. Email llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for access if you're a black artist! Or if you'd like to be a 2021 podcast guest, email me your pitch, too!  Thanks for supporting this community and podcast!

Lucky you! You get to hear from the charming, bright and brilliant Karlet Hewitt in this episode! Karlet (https://www.instagram.com/karlethewitt/) chats with Lauren about virtual event producing in the time of Rona. (spoiler alert: she been busy y'all). We also talk about what keeps us motivated to create and the fact that she also once wrote a book in 2 days! Talk about high achiever. She does it with grace.   To learn from her is also to love her. Listen and enjoy!  The final Black Creator Connection Check-in of 2020 is Dec. 15th at 7pm. Email llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for access if you're a black artist! 

This week on the BCC pod we're talking to the CEO and Founder of Shikorina by Habi (https://www.instagram.com/shikorinabyhabi/)!! We go in depth about self care, self love, plant mom life, mentorship, strong women, finding motivation and boundaries re: social mediaaaaaaa.  This ep is the secret sauce y'all. So much value. Get into it!  The final Black Creator Connection Check-in of 2020 is Dec. 15th at 7pm. Email llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for access if you're a black artist! 

This week, our featured guest is the one and only Raquel Palmas! She's a NY based writer, actor, comedian, BLM Champion, world traveller, and very funny, very talented lady! Follow her on IG to see some of her dopeness: https://www.instagram.com/rockwell826/ The next virtual Black Creator Connection Check-in is Dec. 1st from 7-8pm EST! If you're a black artist, come acquaint yourself with the BCC fam! DM on IG for info: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ Happy Thanksgiving!

Hey! Just ya girl, Lauren, this week. Talking to YOU about some of my past pitfalls as a creative and what I did to change my game. I think it's important to reflect and share so here ya go! I hope it helps.  To join the BCC private community or send feedback/suggestions for the show, email me! llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com Follow the BCC on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ Lauren's personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/clarka_lark/ Thank you for following, subscribing, and supporting! 

JAHZ is the painting Emcee from Englewood, New Jersey (spelled wrong in the title for humor get it?) Check out his incredible music, start here, you're welcome: https://linktr.ee/thejahz And his body of art (some for sale now!) here: https://www.instagram.com/thejahz/ The Black Creator Connection IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ Support black owned businesses and communities! It's all happening folx. Stay blessed. 

Hey family! This week I spoke with David Crownson ("Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer") about West Africa, comic book creation, acting, Chadwick Boseman (RIP) and so much more! Follow David and HTDS! https://www.instagram.com/dcrownson/ https://www.instagram.com/harriettubman_demonslayer/ Email me for questions, pitches, support, or service llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com

llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com for questions, pitches, love mail or hate mail (if you must).  Also, how are you? You good? It's okay and understood if you're not. Sending love and I hope the message I have for you this week helps you either by making you think or laugh. Thanks for tuning in for episode 8. This has been so fun and what a long strange trip it's been.

This week's guest! Samantha Soler aka @cosmicsoundgarden !! We talk about Sound Healing, her journey into Plant Medicine/Healing and how you don't need permission to live your life on purpose! Please follow and support this incredible spirit in everything she does. What a light! Get into it! 

Aaron and I first met in NY doing stand-up and improv and we were in an all black comedy troupe for a time called My Momma's Biscuits. He's truly good people and shockingly wild at times which is unsuspecting because of the way he sounds (you'll hear what I mean.) He's the best of the best, the tops as a creator and a human. To know him is to love him. Check out his music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/51wD6xNQi0Iz0mdrL6cEhB And Watch “Love Talk with Big Smoove” Fridays at 11pm EST via The Litverse! https://www.instagram.com/thelitverse/ You can also follow the Black Creator Connection on Instagram and Twitter- @theblackcreatorconnection on Instagram and @TheBCC3 on twitter. Shoot us over a DM on either of those pages if you're interested in joining the private facebook group. Or if you're not into social media, but you have questions, thoughts, ideas, asks...email me at llcoolclark@laurenclarkisrad.com

Hey family, this week it's just me and you. I'll do this every now and then when I feel it in the atmosphere that we need to be reminded of "the mission."  This week, I'm giving tips for how to tackle the remainder of 2020 with your mind and heart in tact by the end. Whatever comes, you can handle it. Q4. Let's go! Follow us on Social Media! IG: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatorconnection/ twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBCC3

 this week's guest is one of the all around greatest guys you'll ever meet! @YoJeanty aka Ronnie Cortado aka STEVE JEANTY!! Steve is a rapper, comedian, writer and filmmaker! Do yourself a favor and Go to spotify right now and download "Fully Flared 2" by Ronnie Cortado! Also, check out "thebaremax" on Spotify, too. Just because. Or just make sure you listen till the end of this. You'll get it. You're welcome. #BlackMusicMatters

Lexie Wilson is a therapist, emotions coach and new friend who attended a Black Creator Connection Virtual Session and was such a warm, bright presence on our call, I absolutely had to talk to her ASAP to find out how she became so optimistic. Turns out, she's resilient as hell and has endured many set backs re: career, family, self-worth, and creativity. Do not miss the story of her evolution! Get into it and follow her on IG @theLexieWilson to root for, work with or love HER! And check out and become a member of the Emotional Mastery Society --> https://theemotionalmasterysociety.thinkific.com/pages/welcome

This week we're chatting with Kimille Howard, who is a writer, actor, filmmaker and director originally from Indiana, but since moving to NYC in 2013 has gone from being a seat filler at the Tony's to ATTENDING the ceremony and party with her cast from Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations! We talk about how she got her start, how a connection from years previous led to an incredible position at the Met Opera and all the ways in which she worked her up in some of the theatre industry's most competitive circles. Get into it! & Follow her on IG: @kokosurprise

Welcome to Episode 1! My name is Lauren Clark and I'm the host of the Black mmm hmmm Creator Connection Podcast, which is a show for artists who are doing and for artists who want to be doing. I'll be talking to an assortment of black creators and sharing insights into my own journey as well.  You can expect this show to be a source of JOY, ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE, ACTIVISM and HUMOR (if time). Thank you for subscribing and supporting if you are or will!