The Creative-Assist Podcast (Curated)

We're back this week with another episode, we talk about balancing your mental health and staying grounded while being a producer in society. Whether you're producing content, product, or investments it can feel like the lights never turn off. Here we give some tips, apps, and reminders in our experience that keep us grounded and hopefully you can add them where you see fit. Below are the links to our socials: Dexter (Host) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dexterwjr/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Deejayyy Jaren (Co-Host) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.jaren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaren.crews   Song: Cassette Prod By Riddiman

Something a little different this week as we bring in Jaren Crews, a previous guest of the show & friend to talk about a few things that go on in the creative industry. From keeping circles tight in an unhealthy environment to building teams and creating your own culture to thrive under as you reach those goals.  Amongst many other topics and obstacles we may go through. The host (Dexter) Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Deejayyy Find Jaren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real.jaren/   Song: "Cassette" Prod By Riddiman

This week I talk to Adrian Walker, a man who wears many hats, to name a couple would be a photographer & working at VSCO, One of the largest, if not the largest photo editing platforms. Adrians' focus when creating art is to highlight black culture and bring that to the forefront wherever he decides to add value. We talk about his "We Matter" photo collective, creating through burnout phases, his approach to making images and much more! Below are links to check out his work and upcoming events Where his We Matter collection will be hosted: https://thegreensco.com/ The Greens Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreensco/ His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoctaviusw/ Website: http://www.adrianowalker.com/   Song: "Cassette" Prod By Riddiman

This week I got a chance to speak with lifestyle, portrait & live music photographer Jake Tovar. We talk about creative life in different environments, his first time traveling abroad, creating at your own pace instead of comparing yourself or judging your success off of someone else's & plenty more. As Jake takes us through his own path to where he is today, while giving us some of what he learned in his career. You can find Jake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motvd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/motvd His website: http://motvd.com   Song: Cassette (Prod. Riddiman)

Back from a break & ready to tackle fresh episodes, I sat & talked to Jaren Crews & Jaren is a model on the rise who's goal is to pursue his passion, travel the world, keep his ethics in tact & support black owned businesses & creators while doing so. Some of these goals he's already tackling. We talk about ways to get started in modeling & gain some perspective on what goes on in the industry. Some links below to find Jaren, Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/real.jaren Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaren.crews   Song: Cassette (Prod. Riddiman)

This week I had a conversation with Richard Rembert, respected photographer & creative who's goal is to create & pass down resources to other creators. One of his goals is to work with Nat Geo as well, which makes his day to day work even more interesting. The more we understand our value, the more we can all make more money & in return be taken more seriously as a solid career path in society. Lets take advantage of modern societies freelance workforce and build something for our own. Check out Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richpointofview/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichR__ His website: https://www.richpointofview.com/   Song: Cassette (Prod. Riddiman)

This week, interviews are back and I sat down with product photographer & producer of solutions, Jay Rembert. Jay is positive, optimistic & a true hustler at his core. We talk about ways to get into product photography & ways it can make you more money even as a beginner & staying optimistic through lifes ups and downs using mental reframing. He created a guide called "Hustlers Affirmations" to keep you level headed in your journey to success. You can find it here: https://gumroad.com/l/affirmationshustle You can find him on Twitter @rembrandtj_ or on Instagram @pictures__by__jay   Song: Double Up - Nipsey Hussle, Victory Lap [Instrumental] - Remake by Nymeria

Today I spoke with Saskia Nelson, the founder of Hey Saturday & Hey Tuesday. Hey Saturday being her Dating Photography business as to which her and her team are leading in that industry. They focus on building confidence & love as well as connecting others through strong images. Saskia has been credited by TIME, The BBC and photographer Martin Parr for coining the genre Dating Photography.  Hey Tuesday, is a professional head-shot & portrait business, built on creating images for the workplace with a bright and colorful feeling to them.  We talk about her backstory, running a photography business, niching down, understanding pricing, and more! Saskia is a brilliant and thoughtful speaker with a deep understanding of who she is and it shows. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @saskia_nelson and Hey Saturday (Brand Name Change) over at @SatNightAlright and on Instagram @HeySaturday.Co Their website is www.HeySaturday.co   6lack - BALENCIAGA CHALLENGE INSTRUMENTAL) Ft Offset (East Atlanta Love Letter) By Yuma Beats on Youtube

This week I sat down with beauty/fashion & editorial photographer Miesha Williams. Miesha is really talented and aside from all the work she does she understands the balance needed to stay true to yourself. We talk everything from in home studios to trusting the process of freelancing & staying focused on your path in a world of a false perceptions of 24/7 success. You can find Miesha on Twitter @mieshaaw_ and on Instagram @mieshaaw    Song: Drake 4PM In Calabasas Official Instrumental (ReProd. By Bandit Luce)

Rahkim Sabree is an emerging leader in financial education and empowerment. He is a TED speaker, best selling author, and 3x founder. He has been seen in Black Enterprise, Thrive Global, Entrepreneur Media, Yahoo Finance, Authority Magazine, The Grio, and was recognized as a top innovative coach by Business Insider.We talked about price setting, poverty mindset, and much more!Check out Rahkim's website rahkimsabree.com

This week, I sat down with Alexandra Kee, Owner of Krimzin Shades & Tevin Washington, the photographer & empathetic being behind his "Meet The Homeless" project. Where in partnership, they work together to create care packages for the homeless in need. Tevin documents the stories behind great human beings who've unfortunately found themselves in dark situations & goes a step further to make a real connection. It was inspiring to hear their stories and take away a new perspective on mindset, goal setting, giving back & more. You can find Alexandra on Twitter @Vitalhappiness & her Sunglasses brand @Krimzinshades on Instagram as well You can find Tevin on Instagram @Tevindwashington as well as updated on his Meet The Homeless Project @MeetTheHomeless   Double Up - Nipsey Hussle, Victory Lap [Instrumental] - Remake by Nymeria

Today I talk about what branding is versus the idea of brand. Brand is not a logo, website, or colors - but those represent the intentions & values you set as a leader that transfer into company values.

Today I talked to Dami, the founder of Fini Shoes & creative strategist at Herve Leger to learn how he maximized his creativity & vision to create his innovative shoe brand. From an engineering background, to fashion, to an entrepreneur-he kept learning how to take things further. Check out Fini Shoes here: www.fini.shoes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badwine/ Song: Flowers, Prod By Riddiman

In this episode I sat down with creative Cameron Dark to discuss impacting the youth, being the change you want to see, and his life as a photographer for Fastbreak ENT. Fastbreak is a media company for young and talented basketball players, we talk about his grind to get to where he is today. We go in depth about his plans to create activities in schools being a substitute teacher and instill a positive message on the youth through Goldminds, a clothing brand by his partner Trevin Brown & him. He further explains why its an investment in ourselves to invest in them as well.  Check out his work here on IG @diddyshotthat , Goldminds Clothing @realgoldminds on Twitter and Trevin Browns' Twitter is @trevv_   Song: "Crying Over You" - Chris Morrow https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode  

I talked to Branava Deva, a marketer of 7 years focused on B2B and client accusition. He breaks down what brands like Airbnb & Gucci are doing to stay relevant in this climate & how we can apply these things to how we operate & engage with customers.   You can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branavaaaa/ Song: Flowers, Prod By Riddiman

In this episode I talked to my east coast brethren Kenneth Elliot. We touched on building brand on social media, No Code website builders - which one should you choose? & Why creatives need to learn marketing/sales. Follow Ken here: https://twitter.com/kennethspeaks As well as Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennethspeaks/   Song: Flowers, Prod By Riddiman

Today I spoke with Michael Janda & Tom Ross, creative entrepreneurs. We talked about how this recession will effect the future of our economic outook. As well as different ways creative business owners can really embrace the opportunies in a tough - ever changing pandemic environment. Seek growth & you will find it. You can catch up with Michael & Tom here:  You can find Tom's Instagram instagram.com/tomrossmedia and his company designcuts.com You can find Mike's Instagram instagram.com/morejanda and website michaeljanda.com   Song: Flowers: Prod By Riddiman

Flashback Friday episode today & in this episode we spoke with Kenneth Elliot, a professional web developer & digital branding consultant with 20 years of experience and understanding. He is also the Co Founder of BKreative Media, which is a branding & marketing solutions company. We talk about getting into tech, setting boundaries in freelancing, understanding your mission in life & more! Special thanks to our partners Art and Ambition Studios https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Below are links to see what Kenneth is up to: https://www.instagram.com/kennethspeaks/ https://twitter.com/bkreativemedia   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week, we have a conversation with Deandre WIlson. He is 1/2 of a catering business called Turntable, does community work & runs the Keep Rolling Campaign.  We talk about becoming stronger through mental toughness, how he gave away a years worth of food to grow his business & more. Check out Deandre here: https://www.instagram.com/deandredwilson/ Partnership site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/    Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

Whats up everyone, this week we sat down with Christina Hawatmeh, CEO of Scopio Images, We talk about how photographers should continue to create stories & also document the world around them. With that being said, photo artists can make their photos work for them by sharing those powerful stories with businesses and content creators in need of a way to get their own story across. It's a win win. Check out Scopio Images here: https://www.instagram.com/scopioimages/ Partnership Site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman    

This week, we decided to do a chill sunday episode with Jeneva Burton, she is an artist, travelver, and content creator but past that - she is passionate about mental health and being transparent with her experiences to help others.  We talk about creative outlets, and just have an open discussion about mental health.  Hope you enjoy! Check out her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/whereisneva/ Partners Site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week, through being tired by the long weekend and lack of sleep, guest Addie Rawr & host Dexter talk about their partnership together with building an art community. Addie touches on the good & bad of building her own as well, covering topics about networking, social media, & running everything on her own. Visit Art & Ambition Studios here: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/

We sat down with photographer Moses Kinnah, a Ghanaian/Italian born American who has spent time playing basketball growing up & shortly later in life, photographing the game.  We talk about entry into sports photography, his experiences shooting his favorite players, some tips, and interesting insight while at work. Check out Moses' work below! http://www.moseskinnah.com/ Our Partner Site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week we sat down with Khristian Vinca, a videographer, photographer, and "servant" to society. We talk about re-framing the way we approach entrepreneurship, why self discovery is the key to getting unstuck in business, and much more. We also talk about Oncorage Mag, which was created by him and his team of friends. Their goal is to build a positive place for creators to share their work, get exposure, & recognition. More to come in the future! To check it out, click the link below to learn more! https://www.instagram.com/Oncorage.Mag/   Art & Ambition Studios: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman   

This week we talk to artist, mother, veteran, and owner of Exccentrics creative home goods & decor business Jasmine X. We talk about the importance of customer service, how to respond when clients aren't serious about working with you. Customer service can go a long way before we realize us as the business owners are getting played for our time. We also touched on the value of listening to your audience, testing products, and more!  Link to Jasmine's creative business below! Exccentrics: https://www.exccentrics.com/art-1 Our Partners Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week we talked with @wyzeart, a multidimensional creative whos goal is to impact others through art & movements that allow creation & authenticity. From this, a team called "Dirty Canvas" plays a role in Wyze's life & work as well. We talk about team building, breaking from the mold of your personal brand, staying true to yourself, & more! Check out Wyze's website here: https://www.awyzeworld.com/ Youtube: A Wyze World Social Media: WyzeArt Our Partners Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week I spoke with entrepreneur Rae Johnson about the first steps to becoming a Virtual Assistant, otherwise known as VA. We talk about everything from niche, to getting clientele, to getting your business off the ground.  She also has an e-book about this as well where she goes further into becoming a VA, and an agency that serves clients in need called: https://weassistagency.com/ here you can find more info about what we discussed in the interview! Some notes from Rae below! Like us on Facebook: @WeAssistAgency    I often tweet about Outsourcing, Virtual Assistants, Real Estate and Business, find my twitter here: https://twitter.com/_RaeJohnson_   WeAssist is officially launching Q1 2020.  Our Partners Site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ @creatvassist on all platforms   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week we talked with Shane Adams, a photographer based out of Nebraska, now living in Southern California who is open minded when approaching both work & life. We talk about his aspirations to shoot at the Olympics, leveraging relationships, why photography doesn't have to be a popularity contest & more!  @creatvassist on ALL Platforms Our Partners Site Link: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Shanes' Information & Portfolio:  Inshanephotos.com Instagram.com/Inshanephotos Facebook.com/Inshanephotos   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week we speak with Jay Donaldson, the creator of Don Piece watches. Jay designs these timepieces and is looking towards building something unique to stand the test of time. Aside from E-Commerce he also is building a logo creation business & real estate investing. His idea is to build a legacy for his family and generations to come. @creatvassist on all platforms Partner Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Don Piece: https://donpiece.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonPieceTC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donpiececollection/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

Bonus episode where host Dexter talks about applying your photography in different ways. Real estate and other industries that involve working with people and homes is a good way to earn extra money and build a portfolio.  Dexter breaks down how you can break into real estate & get started as a photographer. Our Partners Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Dexter's website: https://dexterjrphoto.com/ @creatvassist on all platforms   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman

This week I sat down with Sasha-Loriene, a talented artist & the founder of Black Girls Who Paint. Black Girls Who Paint has multiple avenues for artist to be a resource in the creative community and a voice for women who are artist. From speaking events to managing BGWP, Sasha has crafted a business using her skill sets and community building. We talk about being a full time artist, mistakes to avoid, building income streams, community building & more!  Our Partner Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Black Girls Who Paint Website: https://www.blackgirlswhopaint.com/ Black Girls Who Paint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlswhopaint/   Song: Caught In The Rain - Prod By Riddiman

This week I spoke with Alisha Robertson, an entrepreneur who turned a love for coaching into a 1 on 1 business, then into a membership community for women to find balance in work & life. She shares her inspiring story as well as her experience turning knowledge into profit, memberships, digital products, and more! @creatvassist on all platforms! Our Partners site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Living Over Existing: https://www.livingoverexisting.com/community Alishas Twitter: https://twitter.com/THEAlishaNicole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealishanicole/   Song: Caught In The Rain, Prod By Riddiman (Youtube)

Back from a hiatus, talking to Trevin Brown; an entrepreneur, photographer, and the CEO of Goldminds Worldwide. Goldminds is not only a clothing line ran by Trevin & Cameron, but a brand focused on impacting the youth in positive lights, and motivating the community to make an impact.  We talk about what it takes to build a successful brand, what collaborations could do for you, teamwork, mindset & more!  Links below to everything mentioned in the show: Our Partner Site: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Goldminds: https://www.goldmindsworldwide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_goldmindswrldwide/ Twitter: @GMSWRLDWIDE @creatvassist on all platforms   Song: Cassette By Reddiman

This week I sat down with Amy Silverman & we talked about beginning your venture in real estate & what that might look like. She is the founder of Silver Springs Real Estate consulting & specializes in finding ways to invest smarter, not harder. This episode is a great listen for those who are just getting started & want to use it as steady side income while pursuing other passions! From loans, to property management & different opportunities in different cities, & more; Amy broke down some of her experiences in being an investor for 13 years. Links down below to check out the sites mentioned on the show. Our Partners Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Amys' site: https://www.silverspringsconsulting.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SilverInvests @creatvassist on all platforms!    Song: Cassette, Prod By Riddiman  

This week I spoke with Timauri Jackson, he is the creator of Sole 4 The Soul. First known for his custom sneaker designs, and is now known for re-purposing luxury bags and making them into items like watchbands, pet collars, camera straps, & more.  We talk about his path to creative freedom and what it took to grow his business, using social media as a tool, and school as a resource to fund what you want to create. Our Partners Website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Timauri's Website: https://sole4thesoul.com Timauri's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sole4TheSoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sole4thesoul/ @creatvassist on all platforms   Song: Cassette, Prod By Riddiman

This week we spoke with Kenneth Elliot, a professional web developer & digital branding consultant with 20 years of experience and understanding. He is also the Co Founder of BKreative Media, which is a branding & marketing solutions company. We talk about getting into tech, setting boundaries in freelancing, understanding your mission in life & more! Special thanks to our partners Art and Ambition Studios https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Below are links to see what Kenneth is up to: https://www.instagram.com/kennethspeaks/ https://twitter.com/kennethspeaks https://twitter.com/bkreativemedia   Song: Cassette By Riddiman

Today I spoke With Kennedi Carter about her recent work with Essence and her experiences as an artist with various topics around the creative industry. Consistency and building relationships is still the number one path to getting noticed as a creative, but not only as a creative but all forms of work.  Kennedi's work has been in multiple publications, her goal is to break through how society sees black love, imperfections, beauty, and blackness as a whole through a unique lenses of fine art & photography. Links below to learn more about her & her work! Partnership website: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artandambition/ Kennedi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internetbby/ Website: https://www.ken-carter.com/#1 Host: Dexter, dexterjrphoto.com   Song: Cassette Prod By Riddiman

In this episode I talk with Rich Rembert, a creative currently based in NYC who's often encouraging other creatives to get the most out of everything. From monetizing content & understanding their value, to making wise investments for the long term. Rich is a photographer who's interests extend out to tech, finance, and real estate. Giving him this unique perspective. We talk about Pinterest, blogging, owning your content, organic traffic, investing, & more. Host: dexterjrphoto.com @creatvassist across all platforms! Below are some resources mentioned in this episode, both paid and free for you to check out: Partners of the show, Art & Ambition Studios: https://www.artandambitionstudios.com/ Extensive Budgeting Spreadsheet By @Barrybj_ on Twitter: https://gum.co/ubslu Setup a consultation with Rich: https://www.richpointofview.com/schedule-appointment Blog/4 Apps Every Entrepreneur Should Use to Invest:https://www.richpointofview.com/richpointofview-blog/2019/8/26/4-apps-every-entrepreneur-should-use-to-invest Song: Cassette Prod By Riddiman